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I have made the Colonel promise that if I leave my men he will assign them duties by themselves under their own officers, not training them at all into collision with his. Still I expect there will be trouble, and think my men will be demoralized thereby.
January 15, 1863 - Thursday
The barque "Guerilla" came in today with three Companies of the 50th Massachusetts.
It is blowing almost a Norther but the wind is N.W. She is at an anchorage where the steamer to take the guns and myself would be due were the weather fair. She may with luck, come in before morning! but I hardly think it.
The Captain of the barque and the Captain commanding the troops with the Surgeon have just been ashore. I went down to see them off. My boats were there taking them to their vessel. The Captain of the troops was "timorous," made a misstep and dove over the side. He went under handsomely and would have been swept away with the undertow had not some of the boats crew caught him as he was going down.
I have been laughing ever since at the ludicrous appearance he made coming into the boat forked and upward.
January 16, 1863 - Friday
No steamer from New Orleans. The "Rocky Nell" (schooner) came alongside the Wharf at night to discharge her fright of commissary stores.
She has on board for passengers amongst others, the Surgeon of 28th Connecticut bound for his Regiment in Pensacola, and a Miss O'Brien and Miss Grady. Miss O'Brien is the daughter of a prisoner I had in my custody for three months for publishing a card stating he had not taken the oath of allegiance. To use her own language, 'The turmoil of the times has somewhat upset their fortunes, and she is going to try her hand at teaching as a means of support.'
They had a very uncomfortable night as last night while the Norther was blowing so fiercely (it was the heaviest of the season) and they came on shore while the vessel was unloading, I gave them some supper and a glass of wine at my quarters and then saw them safely on board.
As they were the first ladies I have seen for nearly a year with whom I could speak on anything like friendly terms, I naturally felt quite gallant. I passed the remainder of the evening at the Doctor's, Quarter Master's, Surgeons, the two Captains and myself.
It was decidedly the most jolly time I have had for months. Stories circulated freely and wine was not wanting to point out jests. I wonder if Surgeons are usually so jolly. They seem to be though one would suppose that constant association with suffering would at least tinge their natures with melancholy.
January 17, 1863 - Saturday
I learn this morning that the "Tennessee," which came in last evening, brought official intelligence that the 290 had captured and sunk the "Hatteras" off Galveston and directly in sight of the fleet.
She may be here for coal. As a precautionary measure of defense I have recommended to col. Daniels to put a battery of four guns on the point at East end of the Island and before the Fort. He has commenced the work at once. (290 was Confederate raider "Alabama" commanded by Capt. Semmes and this Ship Island preparation reflects the respect for his daring exploits. (MJS)
The "Nassau" came in this evening, bringing Lieut. Freeman who was taken off from the "North Star," she was going on to Pensacola. He brings late papers and news from the North which is more cheering.
Also orders to mount guns in the Fort (5).
I shall take passage to Fort Jackson in the "Nassau" and will take the 9-inch guns to New Orleans.
January 18, 1863 -Sunday
This has been a curious storm. It blew first from the South and then SW, W, NW, N, NE, E, and now it is howling furiously from the SE. The water is higher than I have ever before seen it. Everything is floating round promiscuously. The water surges with a clean breach over the head of the Wharves and piling, timbers, etc. are drifting at will all about. The water is over the planking of our Commissary and rising.
It has been so rough the steamer could not be at the Wharf and nothing could be done except dismounting some of the Guns and rolling them toward the Wharf.
January 19, 1863 - Monday
The Captain of the "Nassau" says he cannot take the Guns. I went to see the General Berry to see if her captain would take them up, the "Nassau" towing her, but Capt. Emory declined the charger as being unable to get alongside the Wharf.
So if the wind be pleasant enough to come along side the Wharf will start aboard tomorrow. I pray it may.
January 20, 1863 - Tuesday
The steamer came to the Wharf at 2 P.M. and I put my Staff, their baggage and Quarter Master and Commissary Stores on board.
Their _______ was the command of Ship Island to Col. Daniel, 2nd Louisiana Native Guards.
GOOD BYE SHIP ISLAND
My only regret at leaving is that I must leave my two companies there to the tender mercies of a Colonel of Niggers which, if appearances are a true indication, will not be very tender.
January 21, 1863 - Wednesday
Started about four and a half A.M. for Fort Jackson. Had a very smooth and pleasant passage. Arrived at the Fort about 4 P.M.
Found that the colored gentry in uniform had not arrived, so I was not able to assume command until Col. Gooding's troops left, I again went on board the "Nassau" and steamed up the river to New Orleans to see if the nigger question could not be settled another way, either by allowing myself or them to take the field any time to get rid of them.
(MJS V 01875 - 1919) (VF RUST)
Ruth's Cakery - July 18, 1986 Ruth and Jim Thompson opened RuthÂ’s Bakery in Waveland, located on Highway 90 near Highway 603. Due to high rent, a huge loan and only moderate business,they moved to 103 Court Street in Bay St. Louis, January l, 1988.
The business was an immediate hit with the locals. Ruth set up a coffee pot for self-service and hung cups on the wall. Soon the bakery became a clearing house for the town. Everyone came to eat and exchange information about everything under the sun, and, solve all the problems of the world.
In 1989 Jim became full time and business became so good that he and Ruth decided to reduce the long hours, the multi-products and specialize in cakes only.
Ruth's Cakery, March 1995 is a growing cake business. Jim makes all the batters, doughs, fillings and icings. Ruth makes it all look good. They hope to serve the wonderful people of Hancock County for many years.
Rutherford, John D. Jr., 443 St. John (Ph 48-49), 424 Main (Ph 50, 55)
Rutherford, John D. Sr., Kiln Hwy, Kiln (Ph 48 thru 50, 55)
Rutherford, Pat, 415 Easterbrook (Ph 48 thru 50, 55)
Rutter, R. D. Mrs., 216 N. Beach (Ph 48,49)
Ryan, the pugilistic welter weight, has arrived at Prof. Robertson's training quarters (Waveland). (SCE 01/07/1893)
Ryan, Don C. r 115 Julia (Ph 55)
Ryan, E. J., 192 Coleman Av. (Ph 48-49)
Ryan, G. - G. Ryan, who was summering at Bay St. Louis, was drowned at Henderson Point last Saturday evening, and his body was recovered Tuesday morning. The deceased was seen diving off the west end of the pier but was not missed for some time later. When he body was recoverd, an inquest was held by Justice of the Peace, J. T. Peralta and after examination, it was found that his neck was broken, the results of striking his head on the hard sand bottom, was the verdict of the jury. ( Tribune 7-5-1930)