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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 1. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Origin of the late war. (search)
Not enriches them, But leaves us poor indeed. Had the South permitted her property, her constitutional rights and her liberties to be surreptitiously taken from her without resistance and made no moan, would she not have lost her honor with them? If the alternative were between such a loss and armed resistance, is it surprising that she preferred the latter? Preamble and resolution Offered in a large mass meeting of the people of Botetourt county, December 10th, 1860, by the Hon. John J. Allen, President of the Supreme court of Virginia, and adopted with but two dissenting voices. The people of Botetourt county, in general meeting assembled, believe it to be the duty of all the citizens of the Commonwealth, in the present alarming condition of our country, to give some expression of their opinion upon the threatening aspect of public affairs. They deem it unnecessary and out of place to avow sentiments of loyalty to the constitution and devotion to the union of these S
The Daily Dispatch: January 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], Court of Appeals. (search)
Court of Appeals. --The Supreme Court of Appeals is now in session in this city. The Judges present are John J. Allen, Wm. Daniel, R. C. L. Moncure and John J. Robertson. We learn that Judge Lee is detained at home by sickness.
The Daily Dispatch: January 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 4 (search)
r. --who were appointed by their State to visit, consult, and advise with the authorities of Virginia as to the best mode of protecting their mutual interest in the present crisis, reported that the Commissioners would be pleased to address the General Assembly on the subject of their mission, at 1 o'clock on Tuesday, in the Hall of the House of Delegates. The report was received and adopted. Unfinished Business.--The Speaker said that the resolutions adopted by a meeting of citizens of Botetourt, on Southern rights, (understood to be drawn by Judge John J. Allen, of the Supreme Court,) came up in regular order as unfinished business. After a long discussion, they were laid on the table and ordered to be printed. James City Circuit Court, &c.--The House was informed by a message from the Senate, (through Mr. Wickham,) of the passage of the bill changing the time of holding the Circuit Courts of James City, Williamsburg, and Henrico counties. Adjourned at 2 o'clock.
The Daily Dispatch: October 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], The cotton question in Europe and Asia. (search)
Supreme Court of Appeals. --The regular fall term of the Court of Appeals commenced yesterday at the State Court-House. The Judges in attendance were John J. Allen, Wm. Daniel, R. C. L. Moncure, and Wm. J. Robertson--Judge Leigh being absent. N. D. Massie qualified as attorney to practice in the Superior and inferior courts by taking the oath to support the Constitution of the Confederate States of America.
The Daily Dispatch: February 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], The "Times" and our Commissioners. (search)
Court of Appeals. --Present — John J. Allen, Wm. J. Robertson, Richard C. L. Moncure, and Wm. Daniel, Judges. The following decisions were announced on Tuesday. Marshall vs Poindexter's adm'r and others Argued by Gregory & Carey for the appellant, and John Robertson and John O. Steger for the appellee. Appeal from decree of Circuit Court New Kent county affirmed. Monroe's adm'r vs. Commonwealth. Argued by James Lyons for the plaintiff and John Randolph Tucker, Attorney General for the Commonwealth, upon a writ of supersedeas to a judgment of the Circuit Court of the city of Richmond. Affirmed. Morse vs. Hammett. Argued by Wood Bouldin and Peachy R Grattan for the appellate and James Alfred Jones for the appellee. Appeal from decree of Circuit Court of Mecklenburg affirmed. Majors' ex'or vs. alcock and others. Argued by Wm. Green for appellant and Arthur A. Morson for the appellee. Appeal from decree of the Circuit Court of Culpeper. Decree affirmed
The Daily Dispatch: February 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
Supreme Court of Appeals. --Present; John J. Allen, Wm. Daniel, R. C. L. Moncure, Wm. J. Robertson. The following decisions were announced yesterday: Payne vs. Payne and others. Argued by Arthur A. Morson for the appellants and Wm. Green for the appellees, on an appeal from a decree of the Circuit Court of Culpeper county. Decree reversed, and bill dismissed with costs. Taylor vs. Robinson's adm'r, &c. Argued by Henry L. Brooke and John Randolph Tucker for the appellant, and James Lyons for the appellees, upon an appeal from decree, pronounced by the Circuit Court of Hanover county. Decree reversed, injunction reinstated, and cause remanded to said circuit court for further proceedings to be had.
The Daily Dispatch: March 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
Supreme Court of appeals. --Present: Judges John J. Allen, Wm. Daniel, R. C. L. Moncure, and Wm. J. Robertson. The following decisions have been rendered by this Court since our last report: Wright vs. Godwin and others — argued by Arthur A. Morson for the appellant and R. T. Daniel for the appellees — upon an appeal from a decree pronounced by the Circuit Court of King and Queen county. Decree reversed, and cause remanded for further proceedings. Virginia Central Railroad vs. Winston — argued by James Lyons for the plaintiff and C. G. Griswold for the defendant — upon a writ of supersedeas to a judgment of the Circuit Court of Hanover. Judgment affirmed. Smith's administrator vs. Lloyd's executrix — argued by Francis L. Smith for the plaintiff, and Robert E. Scott for the defendant — upon a writ of supersedeas to a judgment of the Circuit Court of Alexandria county.--Judgment reversed, and cause remanded for further proceedings. Barksdale and others v
The Daily Dispatch: January 14, 1863., [Electronic resource], General Assembly of Virginia. (search)
Another Reffentual attempt was made to postpone the election until Saturday, but after some tery discussion the House proceeded to the confederation of the joint order, when. Mr. McDonald moved that the House adjourn, upon which the eyes and nays were demanded and resulted in the negative eyes 18, nays 83. Fomiactions for Senator.--air. Anderson, of Rockbridge put in nomination the Hon. Wm. C. Rives, which was ascended by Messrs. Prince, Mag Rives, and Staples. Mr. Anderson, of Botetourt, nominated Judge John J. Allen. Mr. Green, of Jefferson, presented the name of Hon, Chas. W Russell Wheeling, which was accorded by Messrs, Edmund and Lairdly. Mr. Wynne nominated Gen. John B Floyd, each gentleman taking occasion to pay an appropriate to the candidate of his choice. It's being found impossible to conclude the election today, its further consideration, was on motion, postponed until 15½ P. M. to-morrow, and, at 4½ o'clock, the House adjourned.
The Daily Dispatch: January 15, 1863., [Electronic resource], "Punch" on the war. (search)
of converting the interest now due from the South Side. Railroad Company to the State into stock of the company, or to make such other disposition of the came as may enable said company to change the line of their road in such manner as is provided in the act of Assembly passed Jan. 26th, 1862 (adopted.) The Speaker announced the arrival of the hour agreed upon yesterday for the further consideration of the election of a Confederate States Senator. Mr. Robertson, of Richmond, Mr. Minon of Albemarle, and Mr. Hopkins of Petersburg, advanced the election of Hon. Wm. C. Rives; Mr. Grafton, of Rockingham, that of Gen. John B. Floyd; Mr. Forbes, of Fauquier, Mr. Hunter, of Jefferson, and Mr. Newton, of Westmoreland, that of Judge John J. Allen; and Mr. Noland, of Loudoun, that of Charles W. Russell. At 3½ o'clock a motion was made and a relied that the further consideration of the subject be delivered until to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock, to which hour the House adjourned.
The Daily Dispatch: January 15, 1863., [Electronic resource], Stolen and Deported slaves. (search)
The Legislature. Another day was yesterday consumed by this body in a fruitless effort to vote for a Confederate States Senator. No new names were put in nomination, but members indulged in advocating the claims of those presented the previous day, viz: Hon. W. C. Rives, Hon. Chas. W. Russell, Judge John J. Allen, and Gen. John B. Floyd. Mr. Barbour, of Culpeper, has the floor for 10 o'clock this morning in favor of Gen. Floyd.
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