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The Daily Dispatch: May 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], Death of Bishop Onderdonk. (search)
getting short--a half pint to each man is all that has been allowed for a few days past. The steamer Monticello attempted to get up to Norfolk a day or two ago, for what purpose no one knows. for certain reasons she was allowed to pass Carney Island, but she did not pass the next fort above. She was allowed to return unmolested. Had the force at Carney Island thought proper, she could have been sunk in ten minutes; but they had their reasons for not doing so, which, I think, were very Carney Island thought proper, she could have been sunk in ten minutes; but they had their reasons for not doing so, which, I think, were very good ones. She, or any other, however, had better not make the attempt too often hereafter, or they may repent it. Powder. Norfolk, Va., May 2, 1861. Troops continue to pour in here from various sections. Those here are assigned places, and are ready for service. I may say a word about the gallant Grays, of your city. They attract great attention, and compliments are unbounded. They drill every evening, and the agility with which they handle the musket is truly wonderfu
The Daily Dispatch: may 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
British bark Volant, and the Swedish brig Tyrus, were permitted to communicate with their consignee in Norfolk. The Norfolk L. A. Blues have come up from Carney Island, where they have been hard at work erecting the battery at that most important point. One hundred and fifty men from Fort Monroe have taken possession of the removal to the interior (up the road and by water through the canal,) of the big guns. There is here an eleven-inch gun, which ought to be sent at once to Carney Island. Some of the big shot intended for it I saw piled in front of the ordnance building. Carney Island is its appropriate place. Let it be sent there at once. Carney Island is its appropriate place. Let it be sent there at once. What do you think, General and Commodore? The weather is delightful. A cool and refreshing breeze from the North, with a westward tendency, is prevailing. Old Dominion. Navy-Yard, Norfolk, May 14, 1861. It would surprise even "Old Abe" himself to witness the great activity that prevails at this place. A large
The Daily Dispatch: June 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Minnie ball. (search)
A patriotic lady at Carney Island. --Mrs. Milligan, the esteemed lady of Lieut. J. F. Milligan, C. N., made a large and beautiful Southern flag and recently raised it with her own hands upon the staff at the Carney Island Batteries, amid the deafening cheers of the gallant fellows stationed there, and who will never let it be injured by the desecrating hands of Lincoln's menials,--Nor. Argus. A patriotic lady at Carney Island. --Mrs. Milligan, the esteemed lady of Lieut. J. F. Milligan, C. N., made a large and beautiful Southern flag and recently raised it with her own hands upon the staff at the Carney Island Batteries, amid the deafening cheers of the gallant fellows stationed there, and who will never let it be injured by the desecrating hands of Lincoln's menials,--Nor. Argus.
The Daily Dispatch: January 17, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
steamer Star of the South, which arrived at Savannah Sunday, from New York, carried $75,000 worth of arms, chiefly rifles and revolvers. It is stated that in consequence of the obstructions in Charleston harbor, the steamers formerly plying between that port and New York will hereafter go to Savannah, and have their cargoes transported to Charleston over the Charleston and Savannah Railroad. The inner defence of Norfolk harbor. The Norfolk Day Book, noticing the position of Carney Island, on which a memorable battle was fought by Virginians, says: This little island is situated about five miles from Norfolk, on the southern bank, and commands the mouth of Elizabeth River or entrance to the inner harbor of Norfolk. The blockhouse that was constructed prior to the last war is still standing, and its location is indicated by the octagon dot on the western end of the island. The embankment or fortifications that was thrown up in June, 1813, and behind which our galla
The Daily Dispatch: June 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], Billy Wilson — the Pet of the ladies. (search)
ore the Mayor on Saturday. It seems that this man, who can neither read nor write, was in the employ of one King, who was in the habit of carrying oysters to Fortress Monroe; but, fearing that he was suspected, or from some other reason, went North, telling his employee he would certainly be back in a few days. But many weeks have elapsed and he has not returned, and is in debt to this man to a considerable amount.--The Mayor issued an order for his employment, and he is now at work on Carney Island. A flag presentation took place on Saturday at Sewell's Point. Miss Bilisoly, of Portsmouth, was the presenter — an office she filled most acceptably. Her age imparted some degree of brightness to the occasion, being in the neighborhood of sweet sixteen. This was handsomely acknowledged by the City Light Guards, Capt. Colquitt, who were the happy recipients. The affair drew together a large number of the fair sex of both cities, who expressed themselves highly pleased with the j