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The Daily Dispatch: February 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
The returns from the Convention election come in slowly, but enough is ascertained to know that the Conservatives will have a very large majority over the Prompt Activists.--Of Secessionists per se, there are not perhaps a dozen elected. We give the following returns: Pittsylvania, (Official.--Tredway, Conservative, 1,999; Sutherlin, Conservative, 1,715; Witcher, P. A., 661; Carrington, P. A., 954. Henry elects Peyton Gravely, Conservative, by 388 majority. Franklin.--Early and Saunders, Conservatives, are elected. Monroe--Elects Caperton and Echols, Conservatives. Majority for reference 700. Prince Edward.--Jno. T. Thornton, Conn., 353; B. J. Worsham, P. A., 183. The majority against reference is 472. Page.--P. P. Borst, P. A., is elected. Hardy.--Pendleton and Hammond, Conservatives, elected by 400 majority. The majority for reference is 1,350. Appomattox.--L. D. Isbell, P. A., no opposition. Majority against reference 250. P
The Daily Dispatch: March 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], Spanish Rejoicing over American troubles. (search)
From Washington. Washington, March 7. --The War Department has received despatches from Maj.Anderson, dated the 4th of March, in which he reports that his mail and market facilities continued. There is good feeling between his officers and the Carolinians. Secretary Cameron has gone to Pennsylvania for a few days. Ex-Secretary Holt remains in office until his return. The new Cabinet held its first meeting to-day. Passed Assistant Surgeon Carrington, U. S. N., of Virginia, has resigned. The Diplomatic corps paid their respects to the President. No nominations by the President were sent to the Senate to-day.
The Daily Dispatch: April 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
nes occurred in the administration of the oath to the men. We make up from the Star of Thursday evening the following: Company A, of the Union Regiment, Capt. Carrington, 100 men, having been drawn up in line north of the Department building, were inspected by Inspector General Stone, after which Major McDowell, U. S. A., caling" spirits, and the former taking the North and the latter the South side of Pennsylvania avenue, they proceeded towards Georgetown at a double quick. The Carrington Home Guards, of Georgetown, Capt. Goddard-- 54 rank and file — were the last on the ground. Being mostly heads of families, many were unwilling to take the oats. Herbert, Hines and McMillan, 4 sergeants, 3 corporals and 65 privates, also mustered at the same place and reported for service. This company, together with Carrington's corps, numbers 175 men all told, and owe much of their efficiency to the military enterprise not only of the company officers, but also to their Major. J. Gr
The Daily Dispatch: April 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 9 (search)
de of slave owners from Virginia. The following is an extract from a private letter written by a prominent citizen of Prince Edward to a gentleman in this city. The letter was written with no design for political effect, but merely the communication of facts that must be distressing to all parties within the limits of our venerated and beloved State: "It is melancholy to witness the stampede of slaveholders from our midst. I found on my return home, that A. R. Venable and A. C. Carrington, two of our best citizens, (owning fine estates in land and negroes in this county,) have gone South to look for a settlement. Mr. A. G. Green, another of our best citizens, with a considerable estate in land and negroes, starts with his family to-morrow for Texas, never to return; and a number of others, comprising the best of our population, with large estates, are making arrangements to go. If this state of things continues, the slaveholding portion of Virginia will soon be impoverishe
The Daily Dispatch: April 17, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Civil War. (search)
citement prevails in this city over the news from Charleston, and great crowds are In the streets. The event is being celebrated by cannon firing, rockets, bonfires, music, and speeches. Nashville, Tenn., April 13--An enthusiastic public meeting was held here to-night, Resolutions were unanimously adopted condemning the Administration for the present state of affairs, and sympathizing with the South. The Hon. Mr. Zollikoffer and others spoke. Columbus, Ohio April 14.--Adjutant General Carrington has just issued orders carrying into effect the military laws just enacted by the General Assembly of Ohio, and providing for 6,000 regular militia, besides the militia of reserve of not less than 35,000 men, to be subject to immediate transfer into the regular force. The regular militia has been organized into 25 regiments, which, when upon a war basts, would make 25,000 men. On Saturday his office was thronged by persons eagerly inquiring for the news, and offering their servic
The Daily Dispatch: April 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], Georgia Items. (search)
d out 150,000 additional troops. It is stated that engineers have selected positions for the erection of batteries in and around Washington for the protection of the city. Col. Charles Lee Jones, Adjutant General of the District Militia, threw up his commission to-day. The Rhode Island volunteers are ordered to Washington. Capt. Stuart, of the splendid Georgetown Cavalry, has resigned. Every public building in this city is now openly guarded, day and night, by enlisted soldiers. The street in front of the Post-Office is filled with provisions in barrels and boxes, and guarded. An ammunition train passed along the Avenue to-day, toward Georgetown, probably to supply the battery which is said to be erecting on the Heights of Georgetown. The Light Artillery are to-night on the Maryland approaches to the city. Carrington, formerly of Virginia, is appointed District Attorney here. J. M. Fleming is appointed District Attorney for Eastern Tennessee.
The Daily Dispatch: June 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ear the Long Bridge. They had in their possession four kegs of powder, a bundle of fuses, and a package of matches. They had taken a boat, and were moving in the direction of the further draw of the Long Bridge, It is supposed with a view to blowing it up. A sergeant of the regiment overheard them essaying their pains. The men were sent to General Mansfield. arrested as A Spy. Yesterday, William H. Craven, of Loudon county, Va., was arrested at the Long Bridge by a squad of Capt. Carrington's company of D. C. volunteers on duty there. The prisoner resided about three miles from Leesburg, and it so happened that Mr. J. H. May, who was a neighbor of his, but who was forced to leave his home because of his loyalty, was detailed for duty with the squad at the bridge. When Craven rode up May recognized him and had him arrested. from Fortress Monroe and the Potomac. The steamer Philadelphia, which left Fortress Monroe at six o'clock on Sunday evening, has reached Was
The Daily Dispatch: January 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Washington. (search)
ts citizens and a few companies of flying artillery; while the public buildings will be put in charge of the clerks, armed for any emergency. So I heard this morning. So far from Gen. Scott's being opposed to coercion, as stated in this correspondence last week, I now learn that he has concocted a plan to subjugate the whole South. If this be true, is it not the duty of the Virginia Legislature to demand the sword presented him, and offer compensation in money? A self-styled Gen'l. Carrington, a native of Virginia, has issued a call first in the Abolition paper here (the National Republican,) and then in the Star, requesting the citizens to enroll themselves as volunteers under him for the defence of Lincoln at the time of inauguration. He wants to be Marshal of the District under Lincoln. In contrast to these Virginians, (if they deserve so to be called,) I can but mention the views of Elwood Fisher, Esq., whose acquaintance I have formed recently. He is a native of Lyn
The Daily Dispatch: February 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], Penalty for marrying a minor. (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.election — high water. Clareesville, Mecklenburg Co., Va., February 4th. The polls have been closed here, and Carrington is sixty ahead. The Roanoke is higher than it has been since 1850, and has prevented a large number of voters from attending the election, being entirely unsafe for crossing.--Carrington would have gotten a larger majority, but for this untimely overflow. It seems to be conceded that Goods gets the return. I will apprize yo Clareesville, Mecklenburg Co., Va., February 4th. The polls have been closed here, and Carrington is sixty ahead. The Roanoke is higher than it has been since 1850, and has prevented a large number of voters from attending the election, being entirely unsafe for crossing.--Carrington would have gotten a larger majority, but for this untimely overflow. It seems to be conceded that Goods gets the return. I will apprize you of the official result as soon as it can be had. Occasional.
The Daily Dispatch: June 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], Ohio holding back. (search)
hundreds of thousands of men, and millions upon millions of money, at an instant's notice. The following, from leading Lincoln journal of Ohio, is rather significant: When the Legislature authorized Gov. Dennison to borrow $3,000,000, it was supposed that the Ohio banks would fly to the relief of the State, her patriotic soldiers, and the nation whose existence was to be tested by blood. No men were so wild and devilish in crying traitor, no party now all country — life, property, everything, must be put at the service of the country. Now, what have we witnessed? The Governor made calls, proclamations, orders, and what he could not do Gen. Carrington was on hand to do for him; the Legislature passed laws; the people rushed to arms by thousands, and all went on swift as the running tide. At last the bonds were ready and the money was called for. The Ohio bankers met here last week, entered into deep and solemn consultation, and subscribed three hundred thousand dollars
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