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The Daily Dispatch: October 6, 1863., [Electronic resource], Confederate prisoners in Northern prisons. (search)
. Lieut. R. W. Daniel, a native of Petersburg, who resigned from the U. S. Navy at Hong Kong on hearing of the revolution, and upon reaching the United States was thrown into Fort McHenry, and subsequently into other prisons, has arrived in Petersburg. The Petersburg Express publishes the following list of Confederates confined in Northern prisons. They are in good health: At Fort McHenry--Dr. Wm H Robertson, of Petersburg, senior Surgeon of Robertson's cavalry brigade. Also, Surgeons Read, South all, Whitehead, T P Mayo of Richmond, and Michie. Dr. Michie is from Petersburg, and was attached to Robertson's brigade. Ass't Adjutant Hill, of Robertson's brigade. A C E Groghan, Aide-de-camp to Maj Gen A R Trimble. Chaplains Gilmore, Hardy, and Cannon. The Rev Peter Tinsley, formerly of Petersburg, Chaplain of the 11th Va infantry. Rev P C Morton, Chaplain of the 23d Va infantry. Rev Mr. Whitten, of the 3d Ala. The Revs. Messrs. Robinson and Murphy, and many other minis
The Daily Dispatch: October 27, 1863., [Electronic resource], New York feeling towards the English and French. (search)
The Installation of Rev. Philip B. Price as pastor of the 3d Presbyterian Church, corner of Broad and 25th streets, took place last Sunday night. This being one of the most interesting ceremonies of the Church, a large concourse assembled to witness it. In the crowd were several ministers of the Hanover Presbytery. The sermon on the occasion was preached by Rev. Dr. Read, of the United Presbyterian Church, and was highly interesting and instructive. His theme was the "Heavenly Rest," and he handled it with marked ability. At the conclusion of the sermon Rev. Mr. Converse, assistant editor of the Christian Observer, and Moderator of the Presbytery, propounded the usual questions to the new pastor and his congregation. He was followed by Rev. Mr. Fletcher, of the Duval Street Church, in a charge to the pastor, and Rev. John D. Thomas, chaplain at battery No. 4, delivered the charge to the people. The exercises of the evening closed with a prayer by Rev. Mr. Bartlett, of South
The Daily Dispatch: November 13, 1863., [Electronic resource], The affair at Rogersville, Tenn. (search)
A General Meeting of the teachers of Richmond and friends of education will be held this evening, at 7½ o'clock, in the lecture-room of the United Presbyterian Church (Dr. Read's). The Teachers' Association of Petersburg have appointed a delegation to visit this city and confer with all who are interested in the provision of school text books and the diffusion of sound instruction in the Confederate States. The gentlemen appointed are expected to be present this evening to present their views, with a view to obtain the co-operation of their fellow-laborers here in their laudable enterprise.
The Daily Dispatch: December 9, 1863., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
Confederate States Congress. The Senate met at 12 o'clock M., Mr. Hunter, of Va., in the chair. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Read, of the Presbyterian Church. After the journal of the Senate had been read, the President's annual message was read. The reading of the reports of the Secretaries and other documents accompanying the message was dispensed with. On motion of Mr. Orr, the several parts of the message and the various documents were referred to the appropriate committees and two hundred and fifty copies of the message and accompanying documents ordered to be printed. Mr. Orr, of S. C., presented a petition from Mrs. Margaret W. Rice, asking that Confederate bonds destroyed by accidental fire be reissued to her. Referred to the Committee of Finance. Mr. Wigfall, of Texas, introduced a bill for allowing officers of the army of and below the rank of Colonel to draw two rations a day. Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. On motion of Mr. Orr, of
The Daily Dispatch: December 10, 1863., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
Confederate States Congress. The Senate met at 12 o'clock M., and was called to order by Mr. R. M. T. Hunter, of Virginia, President pro tem. The proceedings were opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Read, of the Presbyterian Church. Messrs. Maxwell, of Fla., Phelan, of Miss., Johnson, of Ga., Caperton, of Va., and Mr. Clay, of Ala., appeared and took their seats. The annual report of the Attorney-General was laid before the Senate by the chair, and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Orr introduced a bill to provide for the payment of Government creditors in Confederate eight per cent. bonds. Referred to the Committee of Finance. Mr. Orr also offered a resolution instructing the Military Committee to inquire whether additional legislation were necessary to protect the people against the arbitrary impressments of the Commissary Department. Referred to the Military Committee. Mr. Orr also offered a resolution referring to the Finance Committee, wheth
The Daily Dispatch: December 11, 1863., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
Confederate States Congress. The Senate, yesterday, was called to order at 12 o'clock M. by Mr. Hunter, of Va., President pro tem. The proceedings were opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Read, of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Johnson, of Ark., introduced a bill, which was laid on the table and ordered to be printed, to limit or define the term of office of each of the Secretaries of the Executive departments. Mr. Brown, of Miss., offered a resolution that the state of the country demanded that laws should without delay be passed declaring every male citizen in the military service; to repeal the laws authorizing substitutes; to authorize the President to issue his proclamation commanding all foreigners to leave the country in sixty days or take up arms; to regulate details for necessary civil pursuits; to levy direct taxes; to make Confederate notes a legal tender after six months; to prohibit the trade in gold and silver and bank notes and U. S. Treasury notes during
The Daily Dispatch: December 11, 1863., [Electronic resource], Latest from the North. (search)
Lecture Postponed. --The Rev. Dr. Hoge having been prevented by temporary illness from meeting his engagement last night, will deliver his first lecture before the Young Men's Christian Association on this (Friday) evening, at 7½ o'clock, in the United Presbyterian Church, (Rev. Dr. Read's.)
The Daily Dispatch: December 12, 1863., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
Confederate States Congress. The Senate, yesterday, was called to order by Mr. Hunter, of Va., President Protem. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Read, of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Wigfall, of Texas, introduced a bill, which was referred to the Military Committee, to organize forces to serve during the war. The bill provides that after the passage of the act all white residents of the Confederates States between the ages of sixteen and sixty shall be in the military service; those between the ages of sixteen and eighteen, and between the ages of forty-five and sixty, to constitute a Reserve corps, and those between the ages of eighteen and forty-five to constitute the army in the field; the Reserve corps to be used for local defence, subject to the regulations of the army in the field, and not to be ordered beyond their States except in cases of great emergency, and then not for longer period than thirty days. Mr. Sims, of Ky., introduced a bill to amend the act passed 29th of Ja
The Daily Dispatch: December 12, 1863., [Electronic resource], Review of Bragg's last campaign, (search)
was at Ringgold, to which point the reinforcements as they arrived at Atlanta were directed. These orders were executed on the afternoon of the 17th, at which time army headquarters were established at Lee's Tanyard, about five miles from the Chickamauga, and near the centre of the movement across that stream. Crossing of the Chickamauga. Early on the morning of the 18th of September the necessary orders were issued for the crossing of the Chickamauga. Gen. Johnson was to cross at Read's bridge, and then turn to the left and sweep up the stream towards Lee & Gordon's Mills. Walker was to cross at Alexander's bridge, or the fords near the bridge; Buckner, at Tedford's ford, and unite in the movement. Polk was directed, if not too strongly opposed by the enemy, to cross at Lee & Go don's Mills; but should he meet with much resistance, he would move to the right and cross at Dallon's or Tedford's, whichever might be most practicable. Hill was to cover the left flank against
The Daily Dispatch: December 18, 1863., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
onor extended to me by the House of Representatives, and sincerely grateful for the kind sentiments expressed by yourself, "I am, most respectfully, "Your obedient servant, "Robert E. Lee." The Chair presented two messages from the President, the first transmitting a communication from the Secretary of War in relation to the exemption of mail contractors, and the other a communication from the Attorney-General concerning additional estimates for the departments of justice. Mr. Read, of Ky., introduced a bill to provide rations of tobacco for the army and navy of the Confederate States, which was referred to the Military Committee. Mr. Lyons, of Va., presented a petition of the clerks of the departments in Richmond praying an increase of compensation. Referred to the Committee on Claims. The Judiciary Committee reported back the bill to secure responsibility on the part of certain public officers, and to guard against the continued mal-administration of publ
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