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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 2. (ed. Frank Moore), Doc. 125.-Southern Bank Convention. (search)
James Caskie, Alfred T. Harris, and John L. Bacon; Exchange Bank, L. W. Glazebrook and W. P. Strother; Bank of the Commonwealth, L. Nunnally, J. B. Norton, and James Alfred Jones; Merchants' Bank of Virginia, C. R. Slaughter; Danville Bank, W. T. Sutherlin; Bank of Richmond, Alexander Warwick; Traders' Bank of Richmond, Hector Davis, E. Denton, and Andrew Johnson. On motion of R. R. Cuyler, Esq., the Secretary read the resolutions adopted by the Convention at Atlanta, Georgia, June 3, 1861,s on produce, the cotton crop, and other produce not perishable, in case the blockade shall not be raised, and to submit a plan for the same in its principal bearings, that the sense of this Convention may be known to the Government. By Mr. W. T. Sutherlin-- Resolved, That, in the opinion of this Convention, the most effective and ready resources of the Confederate States, in its present emergency, consist in the issue of Treasury notes, a large proportion of which, in the opinion of this
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Last Capitol of the Confederacy at Danville. (search)
The government, therefore, went South in the only direction open to it. The party stopped at Danville because there were fewer Federal troops near there than any other place offering suitable accommodations that could be reached, and because President Davis thought that he could direct a military coup which he had planned to the best advantage from that point. The president and other prominent government officials were upon their arrival at Danville carried to the residence of Major W. T. Sutherlin, commandant of the town. For a week thereafter the Sutherlin residence was the capitol of the Confederate States. The occupancy of the capitol by the president and his cabinet members ceased even more abruptly than it began. On Monday morning, April 10, information reaached Danville of the surrender of Lee on the previous day. Circumstances made the immediate evacuation of the place necessary. It is a historic landmark, that old mansion, and its appearance is in keeping with
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The First Marine torpedoes were made in Richmond, Va., and used in James river. (search)
t of the proclamation issued by the President on April 5th, hopeful and confident of the ultimate triumph of the lost cause. The last full cabinet meeting. The Sutherlin mansion. (See ante, p. 80.) Weep not that the world changes—did it keep A stable, changeless course, 'twere cause to weep. Bryant. Since Homer first anville. This was on the 2d of April. Upon arriving at Danville the Presidential party was met at the depot, taken to his residence, and entertained by Major W. T. Sutherlin, a wealthy and prominent citizen, who held the offices of commissionary and commandant at this place, and who had been a member of the Secession Convention. Mr. Davis and the capital of the Confederacy were at the Sutherlin mansion for a week. On the morning of April the 10th, President Davis, accompanied by Major Sutherlin, went down-town. While there they were unofficially informed of Lee's surrender on the previous day. At first, although the probability of such an event taki
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
th Carolina, The Prostrate State, 1866-9, 5; opinion in that war would not follow secession, 76; rifle clubs, 75. South Mountain, Battle of, 32. Speer, Judge Emory 95. Spotsylvania C. H., Battle of, 283. Stage of Life, The, 170. Starke, General W. E., killed, 33. Staunton Artillery, 11. Steaman Capture of Fort, 19. Stevens, Prize Master, 54. Strother, Sergeant, Sidney, killed, 277. Success in war, what dependant on, 318. Sumter. Evacuation of Fort, 76. Sutherlin, Major W. T., 80, 886. Tatnall, Commodore J 32. Taylor, Colonel Walter H., 356; General R., his tribute to General Canby, 48. Thomas, D. A., 74; Colonel John D., 74. Torpedoes first used in C. S. Navy, 326; Federal vessels destroyed by, 331. Tracey, Major-General, 109. Trimble, H. G, 170; General J. R., 251, 866. Tucker, Commodore J. R., 141,331. Turner's Gap, 88. Upshur, Dr. J. N., address of, 173. Valley of Virginia, its loyalty, 13; devastated, 17. Virginia, Her cont
The Daily Dispatch: January 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], Horrible accident. (search)
,758.1747,370.5723,270.77 Circulation222,105.00193,530.00172,480.00 Deposit34,060.1231,843.9530,883.58 Surplus Fund19,166.09 Profit and Loss14,914.04 34,080.15 Deduct Dividend four per cent, payable Jan. 7th12,000.00 Deduct Tax on Dividend800.00 Deduct Bonus on Capital 750.00 13,550.00 Balance to Surplus Fund.2,500.13 The undersigned, Directors of the Danville Bank, at Danville, Va., hereby certify that the within statement has been examined, and believed to be correct. W. T. Sutherlin, President. John R. Price. S. H. Holland. Abner Anderson. State of Virginia, Corporation of Danville, to wit: This day personally appeared before me, Wm. T. Clark, an Alderman for said corporation, John M. Johnston, Cashier of the Danville Bank, at Danville, Va., and made oath that the annexed statements, made out from the books of the Bank aforesaid, are correct to the best of his knowledge and belief. Given under my hand this 4th day of January, 1861. will. T.
The Daily Dispatch: February 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
eceived the following election returns: [Special Dispatches to the Richmond Dispatch.]Pittslyvania. Danville, Va., Feb. 4. --The vote here stands, W. T. Sutherlin (Union) 338; Tredway (Union) 322; Carrington (Secession) 159; Witcher (Secession) 128, Majority for reference, 147. Ringgold.--Tredway 140; Sutherlin 86;Sutherlin 86; Carrington 34; Witcher 19. Majority for reference 72. Smith's.--Tredway 50; Sutherlin 50; Carrington 4; Witcher 4. Cascade.--The vote here is four to one for Union. This county has gone for the Union ticket. Campbell. Lynchburg,--Messrs. Speed and Slaughter, (Union) have 1,015; Goggin and Kirkpatrick, (SecSutherlin 50; Carrington 4; Witcher 4. Cascade.--The vote here is four to one for Union. This county has gone for the Union ticket. Campbell. Lynchburg,--Messrs. Speed and Slaughter, (Union) have 1,015; Goggin and Kirkpatrick, (Secession) 374. In the county precincts the vote is close. B. Spotsylvania. Fredericksburg.--John L. Marye (Conservative) has a majority here of 189 over Wm. S. Barlow, which will be increased by the precincts in the county. The majority for reference is 164. S. Roanoke. Salem--C. P. Taylor (Union) is elected in t
The Daily Dispatch: April 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], Damage by the storm. (search)
ce of the Richmond Dispatch.military enthusiasm in Danville. Danville, Va., April 17, 1861. The news of the surrender of Fort Sumter to the Confederate States was received here last Saturday evening per telegraph, from Richmond, at about 4 o'clock. It created great rejoicing among our people, who are since that time united in sentiment, all being in favor of Virginia making common cause with her Southern sister States. At a meeting Saturday night, speeches were delivered by Messrs. W. T. Sutherlin, B. M. Jones, Dr. Withers, and others. Monday night Major Withers and Vincent Witcher, Esq., spoke to the citizens of this place, and especially the young men, to come forward and join one or the other of our volunteer companies; a good many enlisted. Capt. Graves, of the Blues, made at the same time an appeal to the audience to subscribe money for procuring better arms for our volunteer companies. Several gentlemen responded to the tune of between $300 and $400. I understand the
The Daily Dispatch: June 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Confederate Loun. (search)
The Confederate Loun. We have been requested to publish the following correspondence: Confederate States of America, Treasury Dep't, Richmond, June 18, 1861. Sir: W. T. Sutherlin, Esq., Danville, Va.: You are respectfully requested to act as one of the Commissioners to bring for ward the balance of the Confederate Loan at Danville. I hope it will suit your convenience to accept the appointment. With much respect, your ob't. serv't, C. G. Memminger, Sec. of Treas'y. terest in everything that affects the success of the Confederate States, and having full confidence in the justice of our cause, and in our ability, with a united people, determined at every hazard and at any cost, to maintain our independence, I accept the appointment, with the hope and full belief that our people will promptly and liberally respond to your call, and thus aid in the speedy and triumphant success of our cause. With much respect, I am your obedient servant, W. T. Sutherlin.
The Daily Dispatch: July 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], $10 reward (search)
rge S. Cameron. Tennessee.--Bank of Tennessee, G. C. Torbett; Branch Bank of Tennessee, Memphis, Jos. Lenow; Branch Bank of Tennessee, Knoxville, J. G. M. Ramsey. Virginia.--Farmers' Bank of Virginia, W. H. Macfarland; Bank of Virginia, James Caskie, Alfred T. Harris, and John L. Bacon; Exchange Bank, L. W. Glazebrock and W. P. Strother; Bank of the Commonwealth, L. Nunnally, J. B. Norton, and Jones Alfred Jones; Merchants' Bank of Virginia, C. R. Slaughter; the Danville Bank, W. T. Sutherlin; Bank of Richmond, Alexander Warwick; Traders' Bank of Richmond, Hector Davis, E. Denton, and Andrew Johnson. On motion of R. A. Cuyler, Esq., the Secretary read the resolutions adopted by the Convention at Atlanta, Georgia, June 3, 1861, as follows: Resolved, That this Convention do recommend to all the Banks in the Southern Confederacy to receive in payment of all dues to them the Treasury notes of the Government, to be issued under the act of Congress of May 16, 1861, and
The Daily Dispatch: July 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], $10 Reward. (search)
orge S. Cameron. Tennessee.--Bank of Tennessee, G. C. Torbett; Branch Bank of Tennessee, Memphis, Jos. Lenow; Branch Bank of Tennessee, Knoxville, J. G. M. Ramsey. Virginia.--Farmers' Bank of Virginia, W. H. McFarland; Bank of Virginia, James Caskie, Alfred T. Harris, and John L. Bacon; Exchange Bank, L. W. Glazebrook and W. P. Strother; Bank of the Commonwealth, L. Nunnally, J. B. Norton, and James Alfred Jones; Merchants' Bank of Virginia, C. R. Slaughter; the Danville Bank, W. T. Sutherlin; Bank of Richmond, Alexander Warwick; Traders' Bank of Richmond, Hector Davis, E. Denton, and Andrew Johnson. On motion of R. A. Cuyler, Esq., the Secretary read the resolutions adopted by the Convention at Atlanta, Georgia, June 3, 1861, as follows: Resolved, That this Convention documented to all the Banks in the Southern Confederacy to receive in payment of all dues to them the Treasury notes of the Government, to be issued under the act of Congress of May 16, 1861, and al
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