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The Daily Dispatch: April 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], Southern vessels seized. (search)
Rev. Dr. Atkinson. One of the most significant of the signs of the spirit of Virginia is the organization of a military company at Hampden Sidney College, with the Rev. President Atkinson at its head as Captain. Probably there could not be found in the Union a gentleman of greater moderation and catholicity of character than the eminent divine and high-toned gentleman at the head of Hampden Sidney College. To see such a man buckling on his armor, and leading forth his young collegians tPresident Atkinson at its head as Captain. Probably there could not be found in the Union a gentleman of greater moderation and catholicity of character than the eminent divine and high-toned gentleman at the head of Hampden Sidney College. To see such a man buckling on his armor, and leading forth his young collegians to the defence of their country, is a most glorious and beautiful sight. What must be the merits of the cause which converts into warriors the most unobtrusive and exemplary of the clergy! How noble the mother, how precious the privilege of dying upon her lap, who brings forth such sons!
The Daily Dispatch: April 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], Major Anderson. (search)
Hampden Sydney. --A secession flag now floats over the old College. When the question was asked, where will we get a pole? "David Ross," the old College servant, true to the students as ever, said, "I'll go and cut one, and carry the big eend." The company, as has been stated by a correspondent, was regularly organized, under the superintendence of Col. Womack. Dr. J. M. P. Atkinson was elected Captain. The services of the company have been offered to the State. "Davy" says he must go along and be cook — an offer that none of the students will refuse. The State has furnished the company with "Pocket Columbiads," and will accept their services. They will await the orders of the Common-wealth. Every one of the students, even those from old Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and California, with North Carolina and Texas, have signified their willingness to go into effective service for Virginia. They are panting to follow their gallant captain to "victory or to death." On Wedne