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The Daily Dispatch: January 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], Slaveholding Indians. (search)
In Compliance with the wishes of many friends, I announce myself as a candidate for the State Convention, to be held on the 13th of the ensuing month. Robert F. Morriss. ja 29--6t
The Daily Dispatch: January 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ived.--He did not consent to the use of his name in this meeting. [Cheers--"That's it!"] His name was already before the people, and if they preferred any other to represent them, he was content. Messrs. Thomas P. August, P. H. Aylett, Robt. F. Morriss, and John Robertson were also placed in nomination. Mr. Wm. A. Jinkins wanted to know if the gentleman who nominated Mr. Macfarland could say whether he would abide by the decision of this meeting or not. Mr. R. B. Ward was author, nor taking any part in it. ("Yes you are — sit down!") Fair play is a jewel. He appealed to his friends in the galleries to keep order, and give the meeting all the facilities that others might require under similar circumstances. Captain R. F. Morriss hoped the meeting would take some action relative to recent proceedings at Fortress Monroe. The attention of the Legislature should be directed that way. Virginia never ceded that property to the Government to give the Government an oppo
The Daily Dispatch: January 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], Good Material for soldiers. (search)
in Compliance with the wishes of many friends, I announce myself as a candidate for the State Convention, to be held on the 13th of the ensuing month. Robert F. Morriss. ja 29--6t*
The Daily Dispatch: February 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
desiring the success of the principles I entertain, and believing I can better promote them by retiring, I withdraw my name as a candidate for the State Convention. [fe 1--2t] Robt. F. Morriss.
The Daily Dispatch: March 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], Local matters. (search)
procuring suitable headquarters for said Regiment, payable as their rent for the same when falling due. Messrs. Haskins, Scott, Saunders, Crutchfield and others, supported the resolution. and Mr. Burr moving a suspension of the rules, the motion was adopted, and the resolution was unanimously adopted. On motion, Resolved, That the Committee on Public Grounds and Buildings be authorized to grant the use of the room over the engine house on Brook Avenue to Company I, Capt. Robert F. Morriss, on such terms as they may deem expedient. The ordinance authorizing the erection in certain cases of awning posts and awnings on and over the sidewalks, and prescribing their construction, &c., was taken up and considered. Before coming to a vote, the ordinance was laid on the table, on motion of Mr. Hill. An ordinance providing for the effectual protection of persons performing work upon the public streets, lanes and alleys of the city, was taken up and considered, and
The Daily Dispatch: May 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Stop the Runaway (search)
d, it will be furnished to- morrow: Jefferson Ward. Board of Public Works--A. R. Holladay, 1051; T. L. Broun, 5; J. R. Anderson, 890.--Senate — John Robertson, 800; J. R. Anderson, 178; scattering, 70. House of Delegates--A. A. Morson, 183; John O. Steger, 358; Thos. H. Wynne, 661; N. B, Hill, 769; D. J. Saunders, 459; Wyndham Robertson, 688; scattering, 109. For amendment to Constitution, 946; against, 44. For Ratification, 1161; against, 1. Madison Ward. Board of Public Works.--A. R. Holliday, 1,278; A. A. Morson, 10; Thomas Broun, 1; N. B. Hill. 1. For Ordinance of Secession, 1,336; against it, 1, (James H. Anderson.) For amendment to the Constitution on the tax question, 1,194; against it, 34. Senate.--Judge John Robertson, 1,047; Jos. R. Anderson, 243. House of Delegates--Wyndham Robertson, 1,069; John O. Steger, 895; A. A. Morson, 718; Thomas H. Wynne, 655; D. J. Saunders. 284; N. B. Hill, 287; Gustavus A. Myers, 24; Robert F. Morriss, 24; scattering, 44.
The Daily Dispatch: December 12, 1860., [Electronic resource], Congressional debate, Monday. (search)
noise. A work of no small magnitude connected with this establishment, is bringing the water used in the refinery from Fulton's Spring, half a mile distant, through iron pipes. This water is of the purest and clearest kind. But should more water be needed than can be supplied from the spring, a steam- pump is ready to draw it from another source. The filtering apparatus is an extraordinary piece of mechanism, and there are some new appliances to its efficiency which have been added by Mr. Morriss. It is necessary, however, to visit the establishment in order to have any idea of its completeness and extent, The South has another important facility in this improvement in her progress towards commercial independence. We rejoice to chronicle such enterprises as these, both on account of the favorable indications they afford of the advance of the city in manufacturing industry, an element of prosperity and power which has contributed more than any other to the wonderful growth of
The Daily Dispatch: December 12, 1860., [Electronic resource], Congressional debate, Monday. (search)
$200 reward. --Runaway from the subscriber, on the 6th inst., my Negro Man, William Munroe. 28 years old; about 5 feet 6 inches high; stout: well built; co or black wore a scraggy beard; small eves, and has the peculiarity of not looking you in the face whilst speaking. Supposed to have forged passes or free papers. He may be in the city or lurking about my plantation on the Chickahominy, in Henrico. The above reward will be paid for the apprehension and conviction of the white man who is supposed to have enticed him away; $100 if arrested and delivered on board a vessel or cut of the State; $20 if arrested and delivered in the city or adjoining county. Robert F. Morriss, de 12--6t Franklin street.
The Daily Dispatch: December 14, 1860., [Electronic resource], Congressional debate, Wednesday. (search)
$200 reward. --Ranaway from the subscriber, on the 6th inst., my Negro Man, William Munroe, 28 years old; about 5 feet 6 inches high; stout; well built; color black wore a scraggy beard; small eyes, and has the peculiarity of not looking you in the face whilst speaking. Supposed to have forged passes or free papers. He may be in the city or lurking about my plantation on the Chickahominy, in Henrico. The above reward will be paid for the apprehension and conviction of the white man who is supposed to have enticed him away; $100 if arrested and delivered on board a vessel or out of the State; $20 if arrested and delivered in the city or adjoining county. Robert F. Morriss, Franklin street. de 12--6t
The Daily Dispatch: December 17, 1860., [Electronic resource], Secession movement at the South. (search)
$200 reward. --Ranaway from the subscriber, on the 6th inst., my Negro Mail, William Munroe, 28 years old; about 5 feet 6 inches high; stout; well built; color black wore a scraggy beard; small eyes, and has the peculiarity of not looking you in the face whilst speaking. Supposed to have forged passes or free papers. He may be in the city or lurking about my plantation on the Chickahominy, in Henrico. The above reward will be paid for the apprehension and conviction of the white man who is supposed to have enticed him away; $100 if arrested and delivered on board a vessel or out of the State; $20 if arrested and delivered in the city or adjoining county. Robert F. Morriss, Franklin street. de 12--6t*
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