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The Daily Dispatch: February 27, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 26 (search)
till further, the lines of the enemy. Our troops numbered about eighteen thousand, and were under the command of Generals Floyd, Pillow, Buckner, and Bushrod R. Johnson. Most of the regiments were from Tennessee and Mississippi, but Virginia, A., but it being useless to contend against such odds, the fort and army capitulated to the enemy on their own terms. Floyd, Pillow, and Buckner, fought like heroes. They were everywhere, animating their men, constantly under fire, and encouraging them by their example and presence.--As the regiments moved on to the charge, Floyd would rise in his stirrups and shout: "Be steady, boys, and aim low — fear not, the day will be ours." The total number of our killed and wounded is estimate, were from the West, sturdy farmers and backwoodsmen, and, like ourselves, accustomed to the use of arms. The safety of Floyd and Pillow, with a portion of their command, is beyond doubt. Buckner is also supposed to have escaped, as a dispatch is
The Daily Dispatch: February 27, 1862., [Electronic resource], Disgraceful riot in Lynchburg. (search)
General Floyd --This brave and gallant man, after his brilliant but unsuccessful defence of Fort Donelson, retreated with a portion of his brigade to Nashville. Upon his arrival in that place, he was enthusiastically welcomed by the citizens, and in response to the calls of an immense crowd who visited him at his quarters, spoke as follows: "This," said Gen. F, "is not the time for speaking, but for action. It was time for every man now that loved his country to enlist in the army and for the war.--Not a day ought to be lock-- He spoke feelingly of the fight at Fort Donelson, where only 10,000 effective men fought for four days and nights against a force of 40,000 of the enemy. But nature could not hold out any longer — men required rest, and after having lost over one-third of his gallant force he was compelled to retire, not, however, without leaving over 1000 dead of the enemy on the field. He spoke in high terms of General Sidney Johnston, whom he said had not slept a wi
The Daily Dispatch: February 27, 1862., [Electronic resource], Mayor's Court, yesterday. (search)
Runaway --A negro boy by the name of Floyd, had been staying with his young master at Evansport, and was taken sick and started home with a man by the name of Dr. H. E. Herst, and the train left him at Burksville, Va. The said boy is about 35 years of age, dark complexion, about 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high.--His general weight is about 150 pounds. Any person taking up the said boy, will have him confined in some safe jail, and I will pay all charges for his delivery to me. J. W. Alsobrooks, fe 17--1m* Hill Town, Alabama.