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Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Appendix to chapter VII. (search)
them, and they are bound for their support. General Grant to General Halleck.—(Cipher telegram.) before Vicksburg, February 25, 1863. The Queen of the West is now at Warrenton, with the rebel flag flying. Distant firing was heard, lasting from four P. M. yesterday until one this morning. It is supposed to have been between the Queen and Indianola. Apprehension is felt for the safety of the Indianola. General Grant to General Halleck.—(Cipher telegram.) Young's point, La., February 27, 1863. News is just received that the Queen of the West and Webb attacked the Indianola about thirty-five miles below Vicksburg, on the night of the 24th, and, after an engagement of about forty minutes, captured her, with the most of her crew. It is said the Indianola afterwards sunk. General Grant to General Halleck.—(Cipher telegram.) before Vicksburg, March 2, 1863. I have received no forces from the Department of the Missouri, except those at Helena. Are any more to come? <
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Historical sketch of the Rockbridge artillery, C. S. Army, by a member of the famous battery. (search)
is place]; April 29th, skirmished with the enemy, and therefore not mustered. The following changes are noted: Captain William T. Poague, promoted to be major, April 18, 1863, to rank from March 2, 1863. Corporal Abner E. Arnold, appointed assistant surgeon, April 9, 1863. John T. Agner, discharged for ill-health, April 25, 1863. Henry Ford and Andrew J. Vest, discharged April 11, 1863, both being over military age. Kinloch Nelson, transferred to Sixth Virginia cavalry, February 27, 1863. William B. Beard, died March 4, 1863, and John F. Hall on March 12, 1863. Joseph McCalpine died March 1, 1863, of wound received at Fredericksburg December 13, 1862. The next regular time for mustering and preparing pay-roll was June 30, 1863, but it appears that at that time the battery was on the march into Pennsylvania, and this ceremony was omitted till August 18, 1863. Near Liberty Mills in Orange county, Va., a brief epitome of its movements from April 30 to June 30, 186
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1863., [Electronic resource], For Hire. (search)
General Assembly of Virginia. Friday, February 27, 1863. Senate.--The Senate met at 12 M. the President in the Chair. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Foote. A communication was laid before the Senate from the Executive, covering one from Dr. Jno. J. Moorman, State agent for the distribution of salt, insulation to the supply, and the means of transportation therefore over the Virginia and Tennessee railroad. Referred to the Committee on Salt. Bills and Petitions Introduced.--A bill to suspend the salary of Geo. W. Thompson, one of the Circuit Judges of this Commonwealth. Petition of George F. Ramsay and others, praying to be released from fines and forfeitures for violating the law to prevent the unnecessary consumption of grain by distillers. Mr. Johnson called up his joint resolutions, looking to the preparation of an estimate of the amount of food, of all on hand and in course of production within the limits of the Commonwealth; and the resolutions being put to a vote
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1863., [Electronic resource], For sale (search)
Confederate States Congress. Friday, February 27, 1863. Senate.--The Senate was called to order at 12 o'clock M. by Mr. Hunter, of Va., and opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Sehon, of Nashville. Mr. Sparrow, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported back the bill to increase the efficiency of the Confederate heavy artillery, with an amendment, by way substitute for the bill, which latter provides that the 1st South Carolina infantry shall be hereafter known as the 2d regiment South Carolina artillery, and do duty as such, having the same organization that they now have and shall be increased to twelve companies. Laid on the table. The Senate proceeded to consider the bill providing for the impressment of private property for public use, the question being on the adoption of an amendment offered by Mr. Hunter to one offered by Mr. Haynes. Mr. Hunter withdrew his amendment, and the further consideration of the bill and Mr. Haynes's amendment was then postponed.
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1863., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Friday, February 27, 1863. Specie and Bank Notes.--Since our last report the brokers have advanced the rates of premium for specie. They are now asking $2.40 for gold, and $2.25 @2.30 for silver. Bank notes have also advanced. We quote the buying rates at 36 @40 per ct, and the selling rates 42@45 per ct. Bonds and Stocks.--We quote Confederate Bonds (100,000,000,) at $100 and int. The premium of ½ per cent for bonds exchanged for "new currency" is not now quotable, as the amount of eight per cent notes is equal to the demand — The quotations of other leading securities are — Va. reg'd stock 106; R C 6's, old issue, 126; do new issue, 101 and int; N. C. 8's 116 and int. Richmond City Bonds 125; Va Central Railroad stock 90; Richmond and Danville Railroad do 105½ Richmond and York River do 50; Richmond and Petersburg do 110; Exchange Bank 108; Farmers' Bank 107½ Bank of the Commonwealth 107½ Midlothian Coal Mining Co 97½ Va Life Insurance Co 155; Merchants' Insuran
The Daily Dispatch: March 5, 1863., [Electronic resource], The Situation in Middle Tennessee. (search)
Fifty dollars reward. --Loss from the subscriber, on or about the 27th of February, 1863, a negro boy, who answers to the name of Pink. Said boy is 22 years old; 5 feet 8 inches high, and complexion black. He had on when he left a dark jeans coat and jacket. I will pay the above reward for his apprehension and confinement, or for his delivery to me, at Gulnes's Station Wm. L. Stevenson, Co A, 4th reg't N. C. S. T. mh 5--3t*
The Daily Dispatch: March 7, 1863., [Electronic resource], The traffic in negroes. (search)
Fifty Dollars reward. --Lost from the subscriber, on or about the 27th of February, 1863, a negro boy, who answers to the name of Pick. Said boy is 22 years old; 5 feet 8 inches high, and complexion black. He had on when he left a dark jeans coat and jacket. I will pay the above reward for his apprehension and confinement, or for his delivery to me, at Quinea's Station. Wm. L. Stevenson Co. A, 4th reg't N. C. S. T. mh 5--3t*
The Daily Dispatch: March 21, 1863., [Electronic resource], A good Hotel story. (search)
in humble supplication to Him who has been our constant and never falling support in the past, and to whose protection and guidance we trust for the future. To this and L Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America, do issue this my proclamation, setting apart Friday, the 27th day of March, as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer, and I do invite the people of the said States to repair on that day to their usual places of public worship, and to join in prayer to Almighty God that he will continue His merciful protection over our cause, that He will scatter our enemies, and set at naught their evil designs, and that He will graciously restore to our beloved country the blessings of peace and security. In faith whereof I have hereinto set my hand at the city of Richmond on the twenty-seventh day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty three. Jefferson Davis. By the President. J. P. Benjenth, Secretary of State.
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