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Gilmore (search for this): article 1
Escape of a Confederate officer from Fort McHenry. About the time of the capture of Charlestown by Gen. Imboden, Capt. John C. Blackford, of Major Gilmore's battalion, was sent in the direction of Martinsburg with a view to ascertain as much information as possible with reference to the position and numbers of the enemy at thdid not end here, however, as he had to pass through the enemy's lines on the Virginia side. This he succeeded in doing safely, and a few days ago reported at Major Gilmore's camp in the Valley. The parties who attempted to escape with Capt. B. were a gentleman named Reed, formerly of Baltimore, and a Mr. George Shearer, of Ws camp in the Valley. The parties who attempted to escape with Capt. B. were a gentleman named Reed, formerly of Baltimore, and a Mr. George Shearer, of Winchester. Capt. B. does not think that either of them were injured by the firing of the guard, but is satisfied both were recaptured. They belonged to Gilmore's command.
Reed (search for this): article 1
im. He was not long in falling into the hands of two of them, who started with him to the office of the Provost Marshal. Fearing that he would be arrested, and having no other arms, he had provided himself with two rocks of pretty heavy calibre, and watching his opportunity, with these he knocked down both the detectives and fled. He next morning found himself making a straight line for the Potomac, which he reached with the assistance and direction of a good Southern man. His troubles did not end here, however, as he had to pass through the enemy's lines on the Virginia side. This he succeeded in doing safely, and a few days ago reported at Major Gilmore's camp in the Valley. The parties who attempted to escape with Capt. B. were a gentleman named Reed, formerly of Baltimore, and a Mr. George Shearer, of Winchester. Capt. B. does not think that either of them were injured by the firing of the guard, but is satisfied both were recaptured. They belonged to Gilmore's command.
Imboden (search for this): article 1
Escape of a Confederate officer from Fort McHenry. About the time of the capture of Charlestown by Gen. Imboden, Capt. John C. Blackford, of Major Gilmore's battalion, was sent in the direction of Martinsburg with a view to ascertain as much information as possible with reference to the position and numbers of the enemy at that point. He had with him some thirty select men, but their movements were observed by the Union men of the neighborhood, who informed the enemy in the town of his location. At night a large force was sent out to effect his capture, which, unfortunately, proved successful. The whole party was sent to Fort McHenry. They had been there but a few days when Capt. B. determined to attempt an escape, and, mentioning the matter to some of his men, two of them resolved to join him in the attempt. That night the three managed to get out of the fort and took to the water, but had scarcely commenced swimming before they were halled by a sentinel, who gave the alarm
Lincoln (search for this): article 1
That night the three managed to get out of the fort and took to the water, but had scarcely commenced swimming before they were halled by a sentinel, who gave the alarm, and the whole guard was turned out and commenced firing upon the party. The other two, becoming alarmed, turned back, but Capt. Blackford, resolved upon regaining his liberty, kept on, and swam across to the Lazaretto. From this point he made his way into the city of Baltimore, but the fact of his escape had spread, and Lincoln's detectives were actively on the look-out for him. He was not long in falling into the hands of two of them, who started with him to the office of the Provost Marshal. Fearing that he would be arrested, and having no other arms, he had provided himself with two rocks of pretty heavy calibre, and watching his opportunity, with these he knocked down both the detectives and fled. He next morning found himself making a straight line for the Potomac, which he reached with the assistance and d
John C. Blackford (search for this): article 1
Escape of a Confederate officer from Fort McHenry. About the time of the capture of Charlestown by Gen. Imboden, Capt. John C. Blackford, of Major Gilmore's battalion, was sent in the direction of Martinsburg with a view to ascertain as much information as possible with reference to the position and numbers of the enemy at that point. He had with him some thirty select men, but their movements were observed by the Union men of the neighborhood, who informed the enemy in the town of his l and took to the water, but had scarcely commenced swimming before they were halled by a sentinel, who gave the alarm, and the whole guard was turned out and commenced firing upon the party. The other two, becoming alarmed, turned back, but Capt. Blackford, resolved upon regaining his liberty, kept on, and swam across to the Lazaretto. From this point he made his way into the city of Baltimore, but the fact of his escape had spread, and Lincoln's detectives were actively on the look-out for h
George Shearer (search for this): article 1
im. He was not long in falling into the hands of two of them, who started with him to the office of the Provost Marshal. Fearing that he would be arrested, and having no other arms, he had provided himself with two rocks of pretty heavy calibre, and watching his opportunity, with these he knocked down both the detectives and fled. He next morning found himself making a straight line for the Potomac, which he reached with the assistance and direction of a good Southern man. His troubles did not end here, however, as he had to pass through the enemy's lines on the Virginia side. This he succeeded in doing safely, and a few days ago reported at Major Gilmore's camp in the Valley. The parties who attempted to escape with Capt. B. were a gentleman named Reed, formerly of Baltimore, and a Mr. George Shearer, of Winchester. Capt. B. does not think that either of them were injured by the firing of the guard, but is satisfied both were recaptured. They belonged to Gilmore's command.
Martinsburg (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
Escape of a Confederate officer from Fort McHenry. About the time of the capture of Charlestown by Gen. Imboden, Capt. John C. Blackford, of Major Gilmore's battalion, was sent in the direction of Martinsburg with a view to ascertain as much information as possible with reference to the position and numbers of the enemy at that point. He had with him some thirty select men, but their movements were observed by the Union men of the neighborhood, who informed the enemy in the town of his location. At night a large force was sent out to effect his capture, which, unfortunately, proved successful. The whole party was sent to Fort McHenry. They had been there but a few days when Capt. B. determined to attempt an escape, and, mentioning the matter to some of his men, two of them resolved to join him in the attempt. That night the three managed to get out of the fort and took to the water, but had scarcely commenced swimming before they were halled by a sentinel, who gave the alar
Sale (search for this): article 1
At private Sale --I have for sale, privately, a superior No. 1. Woman, who is an extra Seamstress and Chambermaid, with a very likely female child, four years old. The woman is under a very character, and said for no fault. Apply to. S R Sondern. Odd ne 4--2t
California (California, United States) (search for this): article 10
Trade with China. --It is stated that the export demand from California for general merchandize for China and Japan is unusually large this season. The principal articles exported in that dissection are breadstuffs, tobacco, hams, bacon, lard, and cheese.
China (China) (search for this): article 10
Trade with China. --It is stated that the export demand from California for general merchandize for China and Japan is unusually large this season. The principal articles exported in that dissection are breadstuffs, tobacco, hams, bacon, lard, and cheese. Trade with China. --It is stated that the export demand from California for general merchandize for China and Japan is unusually large this season. The principal articles exported in that dissection are breadstuffs, tobacco, hams, bacon, lard, and cheese.
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