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The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Federal Congress. (search)
l, and taking up the Senate's amendments to the Army hill. Mr. Richardson, of Ill., (Opp.,) said that the annunciation made by his collea. Mr. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, (Rep.)--I hope he gentleman (Richardson) does not expect me to yield the floor for general debate. This bill is for the army. Mr. Richardson--I'll get on the army directly. [Laughter] I want to do a good thing. I want to congratulate my cof this bill, which is necessary to be passed without delay Mr. Richardson--My colleague (Washburne) has endorsed General Grant. Mr. Washburne--Yes, sir Mr. Richardson--One of the most sensible proclamations was issue by Gen. Grant when he entered Paducah. The General sustaining the Constitution and the supremacy of the laws" Mr. Richardson said that he wished this proclamation could be written in fetteonists, because they were smart. These and other remarks of Mr.Richardson occasioned much laughter. The Senate's amendments to the ar
The Daily Dispatch: March 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Tennessee. (search)
t us not despond, but make united, repeated, and determined efforts to repel the vandal hordes of the North; and, if necessary, let every mountain pass be a Thermopy , before the foot of the fanatical invader shall again poliute the soil of the Confederate States. Sylvania. In addition to the foregoing, the editors of the Dispatch have received a letter from 1st Lieutenant James H. Mason, company K, 56th Regiment, giving the following statement of easualties in his company: Killed--Captain Dabney Carr Harrison. Wounded--Private John T Tucker; not mertally. Taken prisoners — Lieuts P H Clopton and Geo. W Hay; Privates H C Earnest, H T Tucker, E M Peace, W H Wood, B F Marshall, E. H. Acree, Jno Adams; D. W Anderson, R Baskett, Wm Balley, L W Heath, Wm Ingram, A. J Jenkins, Thos Jackson, E W Kelley, H P Kelley, Jno S McGhee, Bo P Richardson, Jos J Smythe, T J Truman, Wm Truman, Wm White, P J. Woody, and Wm H Peace. The balance of the men are safe and accounted for.
The Daily Dispatch: March 13, 1862., [Electronic resource], The battle of Hampton Roads. (search)
r, Lieut. John Lutts. Messrs. Wm. G. Crenshaw, James Ellett, Charles L. Hobson, and Andrew B. Johnston, are raising a battery of Light Artillery, of six guns and 150 men. The men will be furnished with the best uniforms and put in the field free of expense. The company is raised by authority of the Secretary of War, and will be in all respects a first class one. They will receive a few more men and muster in on Thursday (to morrow). The members of the 47th Virginia Regiment, Col. Richardson, are commanded by him to return forthwith to their companies. Charles H. Causey, Lieutenant Cavalry C. S. A., is raising, by authority of the Secretary of War, an independent battalion of Light Infantry, to be used exclusively as skirmishers and scouts, and to be attached to no other corps save at the discretion of the Commander-in-Chief. Dr. W. W. Parker's company, having had assurances of a battery, will act as Light Artillerymen in the war. The guns will be ready in about t
The Daily Dispatch: may 29, 1862., [Electronic resource], Federal Congress.Senate (search)
fter agreed on, to act at all times, and under every emergency, as a defensive corps in the city of Richmond, to protect property, preserve order, and sustain the Government. A gentleman moved to amend the second resolution so as to include all persons exempt by the Legislature or otherwise. Mr. Barus wished the invitation to participate in the defence of the city extended to all, if all were included, the exempts from such service would be voluntary on the part of the individual.--Mr. Richardson objected to any allusion to ages in the resolution. Mr. Peake expressed himself willing to take part in the city's defence. Finally, the resolutions were passed as originally offered. On motion of Peyton Johnston, which was adopted-- Resolved, That the Governor of the Commonwealth be requested to issue his proclamation directing the suspension of business in the city of Richmond, after 12 o'clock M., for thirty days, it so long necessary. On motion of Mr. J. H. Gilme
The Daily Dispatch: June 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 16 (search)
G T Hall, John Kersey, severely; Sergt J M Adams, Corp G L McElwee, privates J J Coward, D M Hope, F Jeffreys, C C Roberts, W E Rose, T C Williams, J S K Sims, slightly. Missing: H Surratt. Company H, Captain Martin.--Wounded: Lieut J J Brown, slightly; Serg't T C Brown slightly; Corp'l B T Martin, slightly; privates D Cash, A J Gee, Jas T Paris, slightly; Missing: T W Martin, A M Cash. Company I, Captain Garvin--Killed: Privates J T Lawson, J G Masingaw. Wounded a Serg't W E M Richardson, slightly; Corp'ls W J King, D H Templeton, S M Neal, severely; privates Berry Blackwell, J B Cantrell, J R Crane, Rucker Mauldin, Daniel Mills T Roper, G F Williams, P E A Williams, R S Medlin, slightly; private W J M Ferguson, severely; privates W G Smith, W A McDow, seriously; private J W. Giltrap, mortally. Company K, Captain Evins--Killed: Corp'l Jas A Moon; privates Geo N Hughston, Marsh T Beyson. Wounded: Capt Evice, severely in left arm; Lieut Jno W White, severely in left wr
The Daily Dispatch: June 7, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 16 (search)
llaferro, M M West, J L Ard, P B Lloyd, E P Garrett, C H Barry, Daniel Farmer, M A Haskin, G W Jones jr, Green Millsors, W H H Purser, T M Rea, N L Strong, J G Touchstone, T J White, James M Wilson. Company E, "Vicksburg Sharpshooters," Capt Richardson.--Killed: R G Tower, S L George, A J Swords, Owen Carsher, Jack Haralson. Wounded: Lieut Henry Evans, Lieut W G Henegan, Geo Baker, John Carte; D Fitzpatrick J B Sortin, B F Backlam, Thos Fitzgerald, El Kinney, J McMurray — Missing: Wm Gill worthy of the cause in which they were engaged, and the sacrifice of such noble souls can never have any other effect than to alienate our affections towards the invader, and sow deep in the bosoms of their friends an undying hatred. Lt. J A. Richardson. Co. C, 19th Reg. Georgia Vols. Casualties in the 5th South Carolina Regiment, Col. J. R. E. Giles. Number of men (including officers) led into action, 410. Col J R R Giles, killed. Lieut. Col Andrew Jackson, wounded.
The Daily Dispatch: June 9, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 18 (search)
rs were killed and wounded in endeavoring to really their men. General Heintzolman, on ascertaining the result, ordered forward a portion of the divisions of Generals Kearney and Hooker to regain the day. General Kearney's men, on being brought into action, charged with the bayonet, driving the rebels before them like sheep, and regaining all the lost ground — about half a mile — when, night coming on operations were brought to a c ose Gen. Sumner's two divisions — Sadgwick's and Richardson's — crossed the Chickahominy about 3 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, taking a position on Gen. Heintzelman's right. Here they encountered Longstreet's Rale's and Huger's divisions, the flower of the rebel army. The fighting was desperate, every foot of ground being hotly contested, but our ldiers were too much for them. The enemy would stand manfully at a distance of sixty yards and receive the fire of our troops, but they were afraid of the bayonet; and in every instance that our
The Daily Dispatch: June 13, 1862., [Electronic resource], Look out, police and city Guards. (search)
Main and 3d streets. St. Frances D'Sale, Brook Avenue, near Bacon Quarter Branch. Hospitals recently O Ned. Liggon and Howard's (factory) Hospitals, Main street, between 25th and 28th streets Rose's (factory) Hospital, opposite the above North side of Main. Crow's (factory) Hospital, corner of Cary and 21st streets. Seabrook's Warehouse, corner of Grace and 18th streets Kent, Paine & Co.'s Hospital, Main, between 11th and 12th streets. Keen, Baldwin & Co.'s Hospital, Main, below Governor street. St. Charles Hotel, corner of Main and Wail streets. Richardson & Co.'s Store, Main street, below 14th. Masonic Hall, 25th street, Church Hill. Breeden & Fox's Store, Broad street, Shockoe Hill. Spotswood Hospital, under Spotswood Hotel. Mayo's and Dibrall's Warehouses, and the Danville workshops in Manchester will be as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made. Hospital rents are being erected at Howard's Grove.
The Daily Dispatch: June 16, 1862., [Electronic resource], Bill to be entitled "an act to further provide for the public residence. (search)
dred, thus showing this battle, so far as loss of life is concerned, to be the second engagement in the war, being exceeded only by Shiloh. The reports of divisions are not yet all in. In Sedgwick's, the aggregate is 47 killed, 279 wounded; in Richardson's, 941 killed, wounded and missing, of whom 400 are missing, most of whom will undoubtedly report; in Kearney's, 1,279 killed, wounded and missing, there not being more than forty of the latter. This makes a total of over 2,500 in three divisi during which some guns and baggage were lost, but Heintzelman and Kearney most gallantly brought up their troops, which checked the enemy. At the same time, however, Gen. Sumner succeeded, by great exertions, in bringing across Sedgwick's and Richardson's divisions, who drove back the enemy at the point of the bayonet, covering the ground with his dead. This morning the enemy attempted to renew the conflict, but was everywhere repulsed. We have taken many prisoners, among whom are Gen. P
The Daily Dispatch: June 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], Speech of Hon. Ben. Wood. (search)
nduct of said Benjamin Wood in the premises, and to that end the said Committee be authorized to send for persons and papers and to examine witnesses upon oath or affirmation. Mr. Bingham said such information had been communicated to him, that Mr. Wood had furnished, or attempted to furnish, intelligence to the rebels. Mr. Phelps, of Missouri, would remind the gentleman that Mr. Wood was not in his seat. Mr. Bingham replied that Mr. Wood was in his seat when he rose. Mr. Richardson, of Illinois, would inquire to what Department of Government this information came? Mr. Bingham replied that it came to all the Departments. He thought it hypocritical to demand to know of what Department, when the Government had received it. Mr. Wadsworth, of Kentucky, said there was a difference between the accused and the accuser. Mr. Bingham replied that he made no charge. Mr. Wood, of New York, had no objection to the adoption of the resolution, but at the same
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