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The Daily Dispatch: may 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
apt. Young, of Norfolk, aided by Mr. Galt, the Sculptor. Capt. Young is an old soldier of the war of 1812, a brave man, and though now upwards of eighty years old, appears as active as a boy of sixteen. Mr. Galt is well known to the country as a sculptor, and left his studio several weeks ago to assist his native State in defending herself in any capacity by which he could act the most useful. The Portsmouth Riflemen, the oldest company of that city, numbering 126 men, and in command of Capt. Owens, are stationed here. They are a fine looking set of fellows and are determined to do their best in this great struggle. By request of the company, Rev. R. R. Jones preached to them this afternoon on their camp-ground. His remarks were fully calculated to fill every mind with seriousness, and I could see now and then huge bears stealing down the checks of those brave men. We are very much annoyed here by the presence of one of Lincoln's ships just off the mouth of the James, an
The Daily Dispatch: November 6, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 15 (search)
o. W. and W. W. Hardwicke, in connection with the fatal shooting affray on the 23d of June last with the Messrs. Button, which resulted in the death of Mr. Joseph Button, was brought before the Grand Jury. A true bill was found against G. W. Hardwicke, while the bill against William Hardwicke was ignored. No other business appearing, the jury was discharged, and Court adjourned to meet next Wednesday. On Saturday last an altercation occurred in this city in the drinking saloon of Messrs. Owens & Dawson, 63 Market street, between Mr. W. H. Reynolds, formerly proprietor of the Bedford Democrat, but recently engaged as journeyman in the Republican office of this place, and Mr. G. J. Salmons, the barkeeper in said saloon, which resulted in Mr. Reynolds receiving a very severe stab on the left check and an ugly cut about the corner of his mouth. Salmons was arrested and taken before the proper authority and held in the sum of $300 for his appearance on Wednesday next, for the cont
The Daily Dispatch: October 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], Wanted. (search)
s Church from the Chain Bridge was accompanied by events of the most deplorable character.--Having passed Vandernerkin's and Vanderberg's houses on their way to the former place, and when about half a mile from it, by some unaccountable blunder Col. Owens's Irish regiment, of Philadelphia, in the darkness of the night, mistaking, for rebels, Capt. Mott's battery, which was in the advance, sustained by Col. Baker's California regiment, Baxter's Philadelphia Zouaves, and Col. Freedman's cavalry, fAll was excitement, and a long time elapsed before the actual condition of affairs was ascertained and confidence re-established.--Many confused stories prevail as to the parties on whom the blame should rest, but Gen. Smith immediately ordered Col. Owens's regiment back to camp. The destruction of private property. The Sun's account continues: The conduct of the Federal troops to-day, while occupying the grounds recently vacated by the rebels, resulted in the burning of property to
The Daily Dispatch: October 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Wanted (search)
posted regarding our movements. The Rev. Louis Republican learns that a statement is forthcoming from Col. Harding, in the absence of the General commanding this department, which will show beyond question the absolute impossibility of aid being rendered by Gen. Fremont before the battle of Wilson's Creek. Washington items. Washington, Oct. 1. --The Kentucky cavalry regiment is still without an officially recognized Colonel. A petition is in circulation recommending Lieut. Colonel Owens for the command. Prince Salm Salm was sometime ago appointed, but at his own request a change has been made, and he is now attached to General Blenker's staff. It is satisfactorily ascertained that the rebels have not lately sent any of their forces to the Upper Potomac. They have merely retired further back into Virginia. Their lines extend from Occoquan and Manassa to Fairfax C. H. Manassa obviously being their base of operations. The friends of Ex-Mayor Berret say
The Daily Dispatch: October 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], The value and Necessity of sea-coast Defences. (search)
Unfortunate accident. --The Lynchhurg Republican, of yesterday, says: Tuesday night, Mr. William Reid, a member of Preston's artillery, encamped near this city, was accident tally shot by a sentinel. The circumstances of the sad occurrence are as follows: At about nine o'clock, while the members of the company were engaged in getting ready to start for Richmond yesterday morning, a loud report was heard in the camp, and Reid immediately cried out that he was shot, and upon examination it was found that the ball had passed through both legs. The blood was gushing from the wound so freely that, had not some of his comrades stopped its flow by a light bandage, death would have speedily ensued. Dr. Owens, Sr., was immediately called in, and the wounded man properly cared for. The injuries, while very painful, we understand, are not likely to terminate fatally with proper attention.
The Daily Dispatch: November 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], Crime and Retribution. (search)
place with so small a force. Major White's command did not participate in the charge. I have seen charges, but such brilliant bravery I have never seen, and did not expect. Their war cry, "Fremont and the Union," broke forth like thunder. [Signed.] Charles Seagoni, Major Commanding Body Guard. Colonel John M. Richardson, who rode over to the vicinity of Springfield last evening, says Major Seagoni was guided to the town, from the Jefferson to the Mount Vernon roads by Judge Owens. The camp was just outside of the city. Maj. Seagoni was compelled to pass through a lane and let down a number of fence rails before he could charge on the foe, thus drawing their fire. There was a good deal of fighting in Springfield, and from the houses, two Secessionists, who ran out of their dwellings and fired at the body guard, were killed. Maj. Seagoni was advised of the force of the rebels, but he was determined to have a fight. Col. Pearce, said to be from A
The Daily Dispatch: December 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], Sudden death on
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om Fauquier county. Company K, Valley Regulators, from Rockbridge. Tenth Alabama. Col. John Forney, seriously wounded in right arm. Lieut Col. J. B. Martin, probably killed. Ashville Guards, Co. A. Capt. Caldwell--Private Geo. S. Dannelly, killed. Coosa Valley Blues, Co F, Capt. Truss--Serg't. S. L Coleman and private R. G. Dunlop killed; private B. H. Corley, wounded severely in the thigh. Alexandria Rifles, Co D, Capt. Woodruff--Privates Jesse Sims, Calvin, Owens, Banister Jennings, and L. Crook, slight flesh wounds; and Lewis Reynolds, slightly, in face. Fort William Rifles, Co K, Capt McKenzie--Privates Bushrod, Moss, and John Callahan, killed; private J. W. Lindsay, severely wounded in the thigh. Yancey Guards, Co I, Capt. Hughes--Corporal C A Webb, privates Herman Herzburg, and William A. Jones, killed; Corporal G. L Johnston, slightly wounded in neck; private M J Hall, severely in the ankle; Abal Christopher, severely wounded in the th
The Daily Dispatch: January 23, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Rebuilding of Charleston. (search)
Glibb, arrested at the second precinct of the first ward, by order of a Judge. J. H. Wintarnight, arrested by order of a United States Marshal Mr. W., when taken to the station-house, had a severe wound upon his face, but how inflicted did not appear. Robert Bennett, arrested upon the charge of being concerned in the 19th of April riot. Joseph Fields, arrested upon an order of a U. S. Marshal. Released by order of Marshal Dodge. J. W. Letainger, arrested by order of Captain Owens. Philip Reed, arrested by order of United States Marshal. James Hooper, arrested upon an order from Sergeant Wright, upon the charge, as alleged by the officer making the arrest, of voting a treasonable ticket. Michael Carroll and Wm. Murphy, arrested for fighting at the 4th precinct, sixth ward. Corroll dismissed, Murphy committed. Dantel S. Wheadon, for obstructing the polls at the 4th precinct, 2d ward. J. H. H. Fcose, inciting a row at the 2d precinct, 6th w
The Daily Dispatch: March 29, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
Col. Wood, the Captain, and four of his men, clad in U. S. overcoats, rode up, stopped the train, captured 23 prisoners, and cutting loose the horses and mules from the wagons, mounted the prisoners on them and sent them back to our men in the woods. This operation was repeated until the prisoners numbered 98, including an aid of General Dumont and several other officers. The prisoners were divided into three squads under separate guards, and all started to return to Murfreesboro'. Lieut. Owens and 10 men, having 60 prisoners in charge, were attacked and pursued by the 4th regiment Ohio cavalry. The pursuit continued 15 miles, and, the prisoners having been abandoned, the Lieutenant and 6 of his men eluded their pursuit by leaping their horses from a sleep bank into the river and swimming across. The enemy declined to emulate their daring example. The other 4 men, to avoid capture, turned into the woods, and, at last accounts, had not been heard from. The enemy fired several
The Daily Dispatch: March 31, 1862., [Electronic resource], Wendell Phillip's late Speech. (search)
A spirited engagement on the Ocean Savannah, March 10--The Savannah Republican, of this morning, path that on Saturday last a Federal gunboat, dispatched to New Smith, Florida, from St. Augustine, sent in a barge with fifty two men to attack our troops. Capt Owens, with thirty two horsemen, opened fire off the barge, killed forty Federalist, mortally wounded two and took one prisoner. Nine escaped. The negro pilot who brought in the barge was captured and hung. The Yankees sent in a flag of truce, asking to bury their dead.--Permission was granted on condition that they would give up all a blen negroes. They agreed, and delivered up seven.
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