September 3-5, 1863
A Day in the Life of the Confederacy
The Richmond Daily Dispatch: September 3, 1863
A "Dusty"Affair--The Mayor yesterday patiently listened to the testimony of a number of negro witnesses in the case of Marths Dusty,
a mulatto woman, charged with unlawfully assaulting and beating another negro, whole name was recorded as Frances Dusty.
These negroes reside in the vicinity of, and have some connection with Chimborazo hospital, and, though closely related to each
other, there seems to exist no very amicable relations between them. [CHIMBORAZO WAS AN EXTREMELY LARGE
CONFEDERATE HOSPITAL in Richmond]
Marths, it appears, had lost a set of blood-red curtains, and as Frances had been seen in the neighborhood of her house, they
(Martha) immediately suspected her of committing the theft, and therefore marched over the F's house, determined to lay hold on
them at sight. Seeing up at Frances's window a set of curtains corresponding off, when a derringer was entered by Frances the
result of which was a general set to and — this warrant.
The matter was adjourned over — till this morning, in order that the witnesses might be summoned to appear. Frances Dusty, in
retaliation for the charge entered against her by Marths, instituted a complaint that the latter had stolen her curtains, and that she
wished Martha prosecuted for the offence. This case was also adjourned over till this morning.
The Daily Dispatch: September 4, 1863
Sentenced to be shot--The decision of the military Court-Martial in the case of the prisoners arrested for the murder of Adjutant
Richard Mallett, from Raleigh, N. C., near Scottsville, Va., a few days since, was made known yesterday. Their names are:
Francis Bunn, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
James Ellis, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
W. H. Ketty, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
R. D. Clark, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
Jno R. Eledboe, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
John L. Rajner, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
John Fulch, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
Henry Pricot, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
B. Bunn, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
Dorsey Bunn, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
These men were deserters, from the C. S. service, and Adjutant Mullott and guard had been sent to arrest them and, having
discovered them, were about making their arrest, when they turned and fired, killing the Adjutant in his tracts. The guard immediately
returned the fire, severely wounding one of them, (Henson Fulch,) whose trial has not yet taken place. The verdict of the Court in the
case of these murderers sentences them to be hung on to-morrow (Saturday) in the presence of Gen. Edward Johnston's
command, Ewell's division, Army of Northern Virginia. There is no doubt they will expiate their crime at the time appointed.
Let their terrible doom be an admonition to all who have ever thought of committing the damnable act of traitor to their country, and
teach them that loyalty and devotion to the cause in is the only course which is honorable and right to pursue.
[RICHARDSON MALLET, JR, ENLISTED AS A 3RD LIEUT., PROMOTED 1ST LIEUT. & ADJUTANT, JULY 8, 1862 INTO THE FIELD
AND STAFF OF THE 46TH NORTH CAROLINA INFANTRY, JULY 8, 1862. HE ALSO SAW SERVICE IN CO. D, 1ST NC INFANTRY.
HE WAS KILLED AUGUST 28, 1863 AT SCOTTSVILLE, VA.]
Attempt to pass counterfeit money--Yesterday morning Deputy Marshal Henry Myers and detective Washington Goodrich arrested
two negroes, named Johnson, (free,) and Carey, slave of Wm. S. Blackburn, of Middlesex, charged with passing counterfeit money.
Johnson presented at the counter of the Confederate States Treasury Department a $100 counterfeit bill for exchange.--Goodrich
was immediately sent for, and took him in custody, when the negro stated that he had received it from the negro boy Carey, at Camp
Lee, to exchange for him.--Deputy-Marshal Myers was sent after Carey, and succeeded in making his arrest. The case was
examined before Commissioner Walson yesterday afternoon, and it was found that Carey had received the bill from a soldier in
payment for a watch, and did not know it was worthless. Having some doubts, from his inability to spend it, of its genuineness, he
had given it to Johnson to dispose of, if good. Johnson at once proceeded to the Treasury Department, and there learned its value,
when his arrest ensued. In view of these facts, the Commissioner very promptly acquitted them both. The bill was a glaring
counterfeit, and believed to be one of those recently issued and offered for sale from Yankee land.
An Infuriated woman--A white woman, named Fannie Taylor, was brought before His Honor yesterday morning on the charge of
being drunk and disorderly in the street. Officer Branch, who arrested her, testified that, about five o'clock Wednesday afternoon, the
accused was found on 17th street, in the neighborhood of Victor's mill, in a very drunken state, and that she was using language of
an obscene and profane character. Upon admonishing her in regard to her conduct she turned on him, and for some time he was in
doubt as to "who was the best man of the two. " Finding the contest between them rather exhausting to himself, he was compelled
to call in assistance, and, with the aid of citizens, she was at last gotten to the cage and securely fastened up.
Fannie desired the Mayor to listen to her version of the affair, which, with his usual gallantry to the sex, he assented to. She had been
up all Tuesday night, and feeling badly afterwards had resorted to the whiskey bottle to "put her all right again." Not having taken
anything for sometime before, it had flown to her head and made her as "a little merry." As to being guilty of the excessive impropriety
alleged against her, "that was a lie." indignation fell and shown by her when accepted by an officer brought forth from him the rudest
kind of treatment. He had choked her, beat her over the head, and entirely stripped her of her clothing.--She hoped the Mayor would
allow her to go this time, and she would assure him it would be the last time any complaint would be made against her.
His Honor recognized Fannie as a woman of worthless habits, and declined to set her at liberty. She had been before him several
times and had already served some time in the city jail. There she must go again, unless she could furnish security for her good
behavior for twelve months. In the course of the proceedings His Honor very property admonished his officers that undue violence
was not to be exercised in the performance of their duty, especially when the subject was a woman. From the appearance of this
woman she had been roughly treated, and in future such conduct could not be overlooked. It was asserted that the marks on her
face, neck and hand had ensued from her helpless condition and several falls which she had. Fannie was committed to prison for
twelve months.
Buying things in Market to sell again--Notwithstanding the promptness and determination shown by the Mayor to enforce the
ordinances and laws regulating the government of this city, hardly a day passes by that there are not from one to a dozen persons
arraigned before him for total disregard of these laws. No one has the right to buy anything in the market-places here, during the
regular business hours, to sell again, whether for himself or any one else. It is a practice detrimental to the interest of the whole
community, and a rigid enforcement of the law is the only way by which the nuisance can be abated. Let every citizen have an eye to
these offenders, and, when discovered, hand them over to justice. The following parties were settled with by His Honor yesterday:
A. Kaufman, for buying a lot of fowls in the First Market on Wednesday to sell again, was fined $5.
E. Lipkie was fined $5 for buying a lot of Irish potatoes in the same place, to be used for 'trading purposes.' The potatoes were also
confiscated to the treasury of the city.
Mrs. Schonfalber had been caught buying in the Second Market, in violation of law, a load of melons. Mrs. S. had been up for the
same offence before; but, it being stated that she was very poor, she received some indulgence, and was not taxed with any fine.
Her melons were, however, confiscated.
An Atrocious act--On Wednesday night last, about 12 o'clock, Mr. Oliver P. Baldwin, residing at Ashland, Va., was awakened by an
oppressive smell of smoke in his room. As soon as possible he hurried out of doors, and discovered a fire progressing under his
house just in time to extinguish it before it had gone too far to render the safety of his property possible. A large pile of shavings and
other combustibles had been heaped up under the house, immediately at the foot of the stairs leading to his chamber. The match
had been applied and the fire had already made some headway; but, with the assistance of his family and the almost superhuman
efforts of Mr. B., the flames were subdued without any material damage being done. Some suspicion is entertained as to the one
who committed the deed, and it is to be hoped that the guilty one may be arrested and made to suffer the severest penalty of the law.
--Rose, belonging to the estate of Thomas O'Burton; was charged with having stolen from the boarding-house of J. E. Criss, one
counterpane worth $50, one pair of window curtains valued at $50, a lot of cups and saucers, and some towels. The result of a
search warrant failed to discover any of the articles alleged to have been stolen, save one towel, which corresponded with those
said to have been stolen from Criss's residence. The Mayor was not willing to punish any one upon a mere comparison of an article
produced, and would continue the case to allow the complainant to bring further evidence against Rose, if he had any.
The Confederate State Court--This Court resumed business, according to adjournment yesterday, at 11 o'clock.
John F. Brown was ordered to be discharged from the military service under writ of habeas corpus, he being a minor, under the
conscript age.
The application of Zebulon Boon for his discharge from the military service, on the ground of his being a mail contractor, was
granted.
A writ of habeas corpus was awarded H. T. Fairick, who applies for his discharge from service because of being a mail contractor,
which will be heard on Saturday.
The case of John T. Horton was continued until the 11th inst.
Julius Jobe was released from custody on $5,000 bail to appear for a hearing, upon his application for a discharge from the military
service, on Saturday.
Michael Roseberry, who applied for his discharge, was released; but immediately recommitted upon a warrant from Commissioner
Watson, on account of informality in the case.
The application of James Johnson, charged with disloyalty; was continued until to-day.
The application of Frank Livingston, who claims to be a commissioned officer in Major C. C. Callan's cavalry, and therefore not liable
to conscription, was continued until Saturday.
The Prisons--There were brought down yesterday afternoon on the Central train and lodged in the Libby prison, fourteen Yankee
cavalrymen. Ten of them belonged to the 4th Pennsylvania cavalry, and the other four were members of the 1st Maryland cavalry.
They were taken at Gaines's cross roads, on the 2d inst.
At Castle Thunder were committed Chas. Cotton, a Yankee deserter from company D, 1st Maine infantry, and M. Schwarty, a
member of the second class militia, who refused to do duty.
Vagrancy--George Wilkins was arraigned before His Honor yesterday on the charge of being drunk in the street, and as having no
visible means of support. He claimed to be regularly employed in business in this city, and had only been loafing about for the last
three weeks because he was sick.--A day or two ago he had done a little tailoring, and, realizing the money for it, thought he "would
go on a little bust." He was field to bail in the sum of $200 for his future good behavior.
Charge of Arson--Edmond, slave of Jacob Keek, was arrested by special constable Wm. S. Wade, of Henrico county, yesterday, and
carried before Justice Waldrop, charged with burning the house of D. W. Heath, in said county. The accused was committed to the
county jail for further trial.
Postponed--The examination of Alfred Winston, charged with shooting Mrs. Elizabeth Lucas, of Henrico, which was to have taken
place yesterday, has been postponed till Saturday morning next, at 10 o'clock. The examination will take place at Wm. S. Wade &
Co.'s office, near the corner of Franklin and Governor sts.
Benefit of Lee Mallory--The programme for the Metropolitan Hall to-night cannot fail to entertain all who may attend. The proceeds
are for the benefit of the indefatigable manager, whose exertions for the last six or eight months to please the public deserve the
most unbounded success.
Ordered a Whipping--Robert, slave of Elizabeth Hancock, was arraigned yesterday for trespassing upon the premises of Mrs. Anna
Street. He was ordered 30 lashes.
Fined--John McPherson was fined $5 yesterday by the Mayor for shooting a gun within the cooperate limits in the day time on
Wednesday last
The Daily Dispatch: September 5, 1863
Disposed of.-The Mayor yesterday dismissed the negro woman named Martha and Frances Dusty, with an admonition never to
appear before him again, if they did not wish to taste the virtue of a cowhide well laid on. Martha had accused Frances of stealing a
pair of curtains, belonging to her, and Frances had entered a complaint that Martha had given her a severe healing.
A "Dusty"Affair--The Mayor yesterday patiently listened to the testimony of a number of negro witnesses in the case of Marths Dusty,
a mulatto woman, charged with unlawfully assaulting and beating another negro, whole name was recorded as Frances Dusty.
These negroes reside in the vicinity of, and have some connection with Chimborazo hospital, and, though closely related to each
other, there seems to exist no very amicable relations between them. [CHIMBORAZO WAS AN EXTREMELY LARGE
CONFEDERATE HOSPITAL in Richmond]
Marths, it appears, had lost a set of blood-red curtains, and as Frances had been seen in the neighborhood of her house, they
(Martha) immediately suspected her of committing the theft, and therefore marched over the F's house, determined to lay hold on
them at sight. Seeing up at Frances's window a set of curtains corresponding off, when a derringer was entered by Frances the
result of which was a general set to and — this warrant.
The matter was adjourned over — till this morning, in order that the witnesses might be summoned to appear. Frances Dusty, in
retaliation for the charge entered against her by Marths, instituted a complaint that the latter had stolen her curtains, and that she
wished Martha prosecuted for the offence. This case was also adjourned over till this morning.
The Daily Dispatch: September 4, 1863
Sentenced to be shot--The decision of the military Court-Martial in the case of the prisoners arrested for the murder of Adjutant
Richard Mallett, from Raleigh, N. C., near Scottsville, Va., a few days since, was made known yesterday. Their names are:
Francis Bunn, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
James Ellis, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
W. H. Ketty, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
R. D. Clark, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
Jno R. Eledboe, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
John L. Rajner, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
John Fulch, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
Henry Pricot, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
B. Bunn, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
Dorsey Bunn, Co. H. 13th N. C. reg't.
These men were deserters, from the C. S. service, and Adjutant Mullott and guard had been sent to arrest them and, having
discovered them, were about making their arrest, when they turned and fired, killing the Adjutant in his tracts. The guard immediately
returned the fire, severely wounding one of them, (Henson Fulch,) whose trial has not yet taken place. The verdict of the Court in the
case of these murderers sentences them to be hung on to-morrow (Saturday) in the presence of Gen. Edward Johnston's
command, Ewell's division, Army of Northern Virginia. There is no doubt they will expiate their crime at the time appointed.
Let their terrible doom be an admonition to all who have ever thought of committing the damnable act of traitor to their country, and
teach them that loyalty and devotion to the cause in is the only course which is honorable and right to pursue.
[RICHARDSON MALLET, JR, ENLISTED AS A 3RD LIEUT., PROMOTED 1ST LIEUT. & ADJUTANT, JULY 8, 1862 INTO THE FIELD
AND STAFF OF THE 46TH NORTH CAROLINA INFANTRY, JULY 8, 1862. HE ALSO SAW SERVICE IN CO. D, 1ST NC INFANTRY.
HE WAS KILLED AUGUST 28, 1863 AT SCOTTSVILLE, VA.]
Attempt to pass counterfeit money--Yesterday morning Deputy Marshal Henry Myers and detective Washington Goodrich arrested
two negroes, named Johnson, (free,) and Carey, slave of Wm. S. Blackburn, of Middlesex, charged with passing counterfeit money.
Johnson presented at the counter of the Confederate States Treasury Department a $100 counterfeit bill for exchange.--Goodrich
was immediately sent for, and took him in custody, when the negro stated that he had received it from the negro boy Carey, at Camp
Lee, to exchange for him.--Deputy-Marshal Myers was sent after Carey, and succeeded in making his arrest. The case was
examined before Commissioner Walson yesterday afternoon, and it was found that Carey had received the bill from a soldier in
payment for a watch, and did not know it was worthless. Having some doubts, from his inability to spend it, of its genuineness, he
had given it to Johnson to dispose of, if good. Johnson at once proceeded to the Treasury Department, and there learned its value,
when his arrest ensued. In view of these facts, the Commissioner very promptly acquitted them both. The bill was a glaring
counterfeit, and believed to be one of those recently issued and offered for sale from Yankee land.
An Infuriated woman--A white woman, named Fannie Taylor, was brought before His Honor yesterday morning on the charge of
being drunk and disorderly in the street. Officer Branch, who arrested her, testified that, about five o'clock Wednesday afternoon, the
accused was found on 17th street, in the neighborhood of Victor's mill, in a very drunken state, and that she was using language of
an obscene and profane character. Upon admonishing her in regard to her conduct she turned on him, and for some time he was in
doubt as to "who was the best man of the two. " Finding the contest between them rather exhausting to himself, he was compelled
to call in assistance, and, with the aid of citizens, she was at last gotten to the cage and securely fastened up.
Fannie desired the Mayor to listen to her version of the affair, which, with his usual gallantry to the sex, he assented to. She had been
up all Tuesday night, and feeling badly afterwards had resorted to the whiskey bottle to "put her all right again." Not having taken
anything for sometime before, it had flown to her head and made her as "a little merry." As to being guilty of the excessive impropriety
alleged against her, "that was a lie." indignation fell and shown by her when accepted by an officer brought forth from him the rudest
kind of treatment. He had choked her, beat her over the head, and entirely stripped her of her clothing.--She hoped the Mayor would
allow her to go this time, and she would assure him it would be the last time any complaint would be made against her.
His Honor recognized Fannie as a woman of worthless habits, and declined to set her at liberty. She had been before him several
times and had already served some time in the city jail. There she must go again, unless she could furnish security for her good
behavior for twelve months. In the course of the proceedings His Honor very property admonished his officers that undue violence
was not to be exercised in the performance of their duty, especially when the subject was a woman. From the appearance of this
woman she had been roughly treated, and in future such conduct could not be overlooked. It was asserted that the marks on her
face, neck and hand had ensued from her helpless condition and several falls which she had. Fannie was committed to prison for
twelve months.
Buying things in Market to sell again--Notwithstanding the promptness and determination shown by the Mayor to enforce the
ordinances and laws regulating the government of this city, hardly a day passes by that there are not from one to a dozen persons
arraigned before him for total disregard of these laws. No one has the right to buy anything in the market-places here, during the
regular business hours, to sell again, whether for himself or any one else. It is a practice detrimental to the interest of the whole
community, and a rigid enforcement of the law is the only way by which the nuisance can be abated. Let every citizen have an eye to
these offenders, and, when discovered, hand them over to justice. The following parties were settled with by His Honor yesterday:
A. Kaufman, for buying a lot of fowls in the First Market on Wednesday to sell again, was fined $5.
E. Lipkie was fined $5 for buying a lot of Irish potatoes in the same place, to be used for 'trading purposes.' The potatoes were also
confiscated to the treasury of the city.
Mrs. Schonfalber had been caught buying in the Second Market, in violation of law, a load of melons. Mrs. S. had been up for the
same offence before; but, it being stated that she was very poor, she received some indulgence, and was not taxed with any fine.
Her melons were, however, confiscated.
An Atrocious act--On Wednesday night last, about 12 o'clock, Mr. Oliver P. Baldwin, residing at Ashland, Va., was awakened by an
oppressive smell of smoke in his room. As soon as possible he hurried out of doors, and discovered a fire progressing under his
house just in time to extinguish it before it had gone too far to render the safety of his property possible. A large pile of shavings and
other combustibles had been heaped up under the house, immediately at the foot of the stairs leading to his chamber. The match
had been applied and the fire had already made some headway; but, with the assistance of his family and the almost superhuman
efforts of Mr. B., the flames were subdued without any material damage being done. Some suspicion is entertained as to the one
who committed the deed, and it is to be hoped that the guilty one may be arrested and made to suffer the severest penalty of the law.
--Rose, belonging to the estate of Thomas O'Burton; was charged with having stolen from the boarding-house of J. E. Criss, one
counterpane worth $50, one pair of window curtains valued at $50, a lot of cups and saucers, and some towels. The result of a
search warrant failed to discover any of the articles alleged to have been stolen, save one towel, which corresponded with those
said to have been stolen from Criss's residence. The Mayor was not willing to punish any one upon a mere comparison of an article
produced, and would continue the case to allow the complainant to bring further evidence against Rose, if he had any.
The Confederate State Court--This Court resumed business, according to adjournment yesterday, at 11 o'clock.
John F. Brown was ordered to be discharged from the military service under writ of habeas corpus, he being a minor, under the
conscript age.
The application of Zebulon Boon for his discharge from the military service, on the ground of his being a mail contractor, was
granted.
A writ of habeas corpus was awarded H. T. Fairick, who applies for his discharge from service because of being a mail contractor,
which will be heard on Saturday.
The case of John T. Horton was continued until the 11th inst.
Julius Jobe was released from custody on $5,000 bail to appear for a hearing, upon his application for a discharge from the military
service, on Saturday.
Michael Roseberry, who applied for his discharge, was released; but immediately recommitted upon a warrant from Commissioner
Watson, on account of informality in the case.
The application of James Johnson, charged with disloyalty; was continued until to-day.
The application of Frank Livingston, who claims to be a commissioned officer in Major C. C. Callan's cavalry, and therefore not liable
to conscription, was continued until Saturday.
The Prisons--There were brought down yesterday afternoon on the Central train and lodged in the Libby prison, fourteen Yankee
cavalrymen. Ten of them belonged to the 4th Pennsylvania cavalry, and the other four were members of the 1st Maryland cavalry.
They were taken at Gaines's cross roads, on the 2d inst.
At Castle Thunder were committed Chas. Cotton, a Yankee deserter from company D, 1st Maine infantry, and M. Schwarty, a
member of the second class militia, who refused to do duty.
Vagrancy--George Wilkins was arraigned before His Honor yesterday on the charge of being drunk in the street, and as having no
visible means of support. He claimed to be regularly employed in business in this city, and had only been loafing about for the last
three weeks because he was sick.--A day or two ago he had done a little tailoring, and, realizing the money for it, thought he "would
go on a little bust." He was field to bail in the sum of $200 for his future good behavior.
Charge of Arson--Edmond, slave of Jacob Keek, was arrested by special constable Wm. S. Wade, of Henrico county, yesterday, and
carried before Justice Waldrop, charged with burning the house of D. W. Heath, in said county. The accused was committed to the
county jail for further trial.
Postponed--The examination of Alfred Winston, charged with shooting Mrs. Elizabeth Lucas, of Henrico, which was to have taken
place yesterday, has been postponed till Saturday morning next, at 10 o'clock. The examination will take place at Wm. S. Wade &
Co.'s office, near the corner of Franklin and Governor sts.
Benefit of Lee Mallory--The programme for the Metropolitan Hall to-night cannot fail to entertain all who may attend. The proceeds
are for the benefit of the indefatigable manager, whose exertions for the last six or eight months to please the public deserve the
most unbounded success.
Ordered a Whipping--Robert, slave of Elizabeth Hancock, was arraigned yesterday for trespassing upon the premises of Mrs. Anna
Street. He was ordered 30 lashes.
Fined--John McPherson was fined $5 yesterday by the Mayor for shooting a gun within the cooperate limits in the day time on
Wednesday last
The Daily Dispatch: September 5, 1863
Disposed of.-The Mayor yesterday dismissed the negro woman named Martha and Frances Dusty, with an admonition never to
appear before him again, if they did not wish to taste the virtue of a cowhide well laid on. Martha had accused Frances of stealing a
pair of curtains, belonging to her, and Frances had entered a complaint that Martha had given her a severe healing.