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The Daily Dispatch: August 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 13 (search)
eviously to some extent depressed on account of Garnett's retreat) have been greatly revived by the complete rout at Bull Run and Manassas. This section was well represented in that glorious victory. Greenbrier had two fine companies there--Captain Dennis' and Captain Brown's. Captain Dennis lost five men killed, and twelve or fifteen wounded. Captain Brown was wounded in the right hand. None of his men were hurt. Monroe and Alleghany counties had several companies in the contest, and a numbCaptain Dennis lost five men killed, and twelve or fifteen wounded. Captain Brown was wounded in the right hand. None of his men were hurt. Monroe and Alleghany counties had several companies in the contest, and a number were killed and wounded. Among the number killed was Captain Tiffany, of Monroe. The various companies mentioned composed a portion of the 27th Regiment, (Col Gordon,) which assisted in the capture of the famous Sherman battery. The forces composing Gen. Wise's Legion are now in this place under orders from the East. They were ordered from Charleston, and are encamped near town. How long they will remain here is unknown to the public.--The movement, no doubt, is a good one, and is in
The Daily Dispatch: August 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 14 (search)
on is one of responsibility and trouble, but everything goes on as smoothly as clock-work. The worthy and gentlemanly Adjutant of the 23d has been appointed Acting Adjutant-General, and most worthily fills the post. This leaves the 23d Regiment with but one of its staff officers, Major Jos. Pendleton, who, however irksome the duties, performs his part with an ability and assiduity entitled to all praise. Since the capture of Dr. Carrington by the enemy we have had only one surgeon, (Dr. Dennis,) who has charge of the sick and wounded at McDowell, (ten miles from here), and has his hands full; but by kind attention he has succeeded in reducing the number of patients. Speaking of doctors, reminds me of two gallant and noble souls who deserve and do receive the thanks and gratitude of every man in the regiment. I allude to Capt. Walton, of the Keysville Guard, who, independent of his duties as commandant of his corps, has rendered most efficient service as a physician, not only t
The Daily Dispatch: August 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], Dead infant found. (search)
aking of the conduct of Colonel Gordon's Regiment, in the capture of Sherman's battery, in my last letter, it was stated in the caption as the 21st. It should have been printed the 27th Regiment. Since writing my last, one of the members of Captain Dennis' company, Joseph Gilkeson, who was wounded in the engagement, has died. In speaking of his conduct on the field of battle, Captain Dennis, in a letter, says: "All who were in the fight acted manly and bravely. Never did men show truerCaptain Dennis, in a letter, says: "All who were in the fight acted manly and bravely. Never did men show truer courage. For two hours our regiment lay behind a battery, to support and protect it; during this time the shell, cannon, rifle, and musket balls fell around us thick and fast — shell burst in the air over us. In this position, several were killed. Finally, the command was given to charge upon the enemy, and we rushed forward most gallantly. In the charge our regiment behaved most gallantly. Perhaps it would not be proper for me to speak of my own command, but the public must pardon me for s
The Daily Dispatch: October 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], Acknowledgment. (search)
ch is soon to be made upon Lincoln's forces-in and around Fortress Monroe: I have been informed, on what I consider good authority, that the rebels propose visiting us here in a few days as follows:--A body of rebels will attack the Newport News camps, and at the same time endeavor to cut off support by the way of Hampton. White this is going on the Yorktown will endeavor to come down the James river, and at the same time the Merrimac will endeavor to get out from Norfolk. Capt. Joe. Dennis, who lives at Back river, is my informant. --Gen. Wool would like to see him. List of residents. For the information of those in our midst who feel interested in the matter, we subjoin the following: I here with send you a list of the residents of this vicinity, men who dwell in the habitations near our pickets, who visit Fortress Monroe daily, and who have sons or near relatives in the Confederate army: Houghton, a son-in-law in Confederate States army: Craver, three s
The Daily Dispatch: October 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 14 (search)
Jesse G. Shepherd publishes a card in the North Carolina papers declining to serve on the Presidential electoral ticket for that State. Necessary absence from the State is assigned as the reason. Thomas H. Lake, sergeant in the Quitman (S. C.) Riflemen, died at Flint Hill, Va., on the 26th ult. He was a young man of high attainments, and his loss is a severe public calamity to the State from which he called. Major Dennis, of the 15th Mississippi regiment, has resigned.
The Daily Dispatch: November 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], Camp Bartow, Pocahontas Co, Oct. 30th, 1861. (search)
ious accident occurred this morning, resulting in the mortal wounding of Private James Nuckols, of Company E, (Goochland Grays,) 23d regiment. During an inspection of arms, a musket in the hands of a member of another company, accidentally exploded, and a ball struck him in the left arm, and a buck-shot in the right breast, penetrating the lungs. Another shot also struck another man on the head, fortunately, however, merely cutting the skin. There is but little hopes of Private N.'s recovery, Our able and worthy Surgeons, Drs. Dilly and Dennis, were promptly present, and did all in their power to alleviate the sufferings of the unfortunate man. The weather here is very cold of mornings and evenings, and a portion of the troops are eagerly waiting orders to go into winter quarters. The roads are in a wretched condition, and transportation is exceedingly difficult. There its great complaint of the mail facilities, which, of late, comes and goes just when it chooses. Ned.
The Daily Dispatch: November 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway.$10 reward (search)
ained by Col. Logan. After a few more rounds they were driven into their encampment, and Colonels Fouke and Logan were in their position on a rising hill. At this time, Col. Dougherty came up with the twenty-second. Another charge was made, and our troops were in possession of their encampment, passing over a large number of dead bodies. This was about 2 o'clock, when an order came to burn their encampment, which was done with a good will. It was a splendid encampment, and Lieutenant Colonel Dennis, of the Thirtieth, fired one of an artillery officer's, which, with all its equipments, could not have been valued at less than $500. And now comes the saddest part. It is not to be supposed that all this was done without any loss on our part. At this time Generals Grant and McClernand. Col. Fouke, and Capts. McCook, and Dresser, had their horses shot from under them; Captain Challenor, of the twenty-second regiment, company K, and seven of his men were killed instantly. I c
The Daily Dispatch: November 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], Trivial cases. (search)
y ordered to be built by the United States Government. Arrival of Fugitive slaves in Philadelphia. For a long time past contraband have been arriving in Philadelphia by divers ways, from parts of Virginia, of Delaware, and of Maryland. The Philadelphia Press says: The latest arrival was that of Tuesday night, when thirty-seven negroes came in by way of Wilmington, from the "Peninsula" of lower Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. They are said to have been the properties of a Mr. Dennis, in Northampton county, Virginia, and of Mr. Decoursey, in the lower part of Maryland, with divers negroes from adjacent estates. These parties congregated in Somerset county, and were supplied with passes, in part, by members of the Fourth Wisconsin regiment. They passed northward by the State road, avoiding the large towns, and on reaching this city, where they were expected, were received and entertained. Most of them passed into the rural districts on Wednesday, while others contin
The Daily Dispatch: December 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], The cowardly Despotism at Washington. (search)
le child, was placed absolutely at the mercy of men without character or responsibility; that during the first evening, a portion of these men became brutally drunk, and boasted in my hearing of the "nice times" they expected to have with the female prisoners; and that rude violence was used towards a colored servant girl during that evening, the extent of which I have not been able to learn. For any show of decorum afterwards practiced towards me, I was indebted to the Detective called Captain Dennis. In the careful analysis of my papers I deny the existence of a line I had not a perfect right to have written, or to have received. Freedom of speech and of opinion is the birthright of Americans, guaranteed to us by our Charter of Liberty — the Constitution of the United States. I have exercised my prerogative, and have openly avowed my sentiments. During the political struggle, I opposed your Republican party with every instinct of self-preservation. I believed your success a
The Daily Dispatch: January 24, 1862., [Electronic resource], Fatal accident in New Orleans. (search)
Fatal accident in New Orleans. --The New Orleans. Bulletin gives the following particulars of a fatal accident which occurred in that city a few days since: A Mrs. Shaffey, whose residence is on the corner of First and St. Dennis streets, lost her life by the accidental discharge of a double barrel gun, which she threw down stairs. Not wishing her husband to go out hunting, she had secreted his gun; but as he insisted upon having it, she, in a moment of petulance, put it on the stairs and shoved it down to him. One of the hammers struck a step, the gun was discharged; the load entered her body, killing her instantly. Mrs. Shaffer was about 40 years of age and a native of France.
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