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The Daily Dispatch: December 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], A Dangerous Plaything (search)
ice. By Mr. Pate--Of authorizing the judges of Circuit Courts to hold special terms for the purpose of trying persons arrested upon charge of treason against the State. By Mr. Thomas, of Henry — Of changing the times of holding the terms of the Circuit Court of the 4th Judicial Circuit. By Mr. Thompson--Of exempting from taxation the estate of an idiot or person of unsound mind, when the same is insufficient to afford an adequate support. Relief of Invaded counties. Mr. Branch, of Williamsburg, offered the following resolutions: Resolved, That the Committee on Finance and Claims be instructed to inquire whether by reason of the invasion of the county of Elizabeth City by the public enemy and his continued presence therein, the Sheriff of said county has been able to collect therein the public revenue for the present year; and if so, to report by bill or otherwise, such measures of relief for said Sheriff and his sureties, as in their judgment is just and p
The Daily Dispatch: December 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], The value of Port Royal to the Yankees. (search)
ins, and sweethearts. These, however, were not alarmed, and laughed heartily at the idea of escaping to the Dismal Swamp or anywhere else. The examination of the negroes that attempted to escape recently to the Yankee fleet in the Roads shows that a plot was formed among themselves to get off; and for this purpose, they deposited their clothes at a certain place, stole money, &c. They tell of each others exploits pretty freely — about revolvers and balls, bowie knives, percussion caps, and other munitions of war. I learn that about 2,000 troops left Fort Monroe yesterday in a large steamer, probably the Quaker City. I have not ascertained their destination. A beautiful sword has been presented to Lieut. Branch, of the Richmond Grays, by the members of his company. The weather is charming. They call it Indian summer. The air is mild and balmy, like that of "rosy-footed May," and how the gentle and fair ones enjoy it. 11:30 A. M.--Heavy firing heard below.