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to cover her capital. He further stated that he had never entertained the thought of withdrawing the army from Virginia and abandoning the State; that if, in the course of events, the capital should fall, the necessity of which he did not see or anticipate, that would be no reason for withdrawing the army from Virginia. The war could still be successfully maintained on Virginia soil for twenty years. All which is respectfully submitted. John Robinson, Chairman Senate Committee. wood Bouldin, Chairman House Committee. A copy-Teste: Wm. F. Gordon, Jr., Clerk House of Delegates. By John T. Cowan, Deputy. On the fifteenth Governor Letcher issued the following proclamation, declaring that the capital must not be surrendered, and calling a meeting to provide for the public defence: By the Governor of Virginia — A Proclamation. The General Assembly of this commonwealth having resolved that the capital of the State shall be defended to the last extremity, if such defence i
to cover her capital. He further stated that he had never entertained the thought of withdrawing the army from Virginia and abandoning the State; that if, in the course of events, the capital should fall, the necessity of which he did not see or anticipate, that would be no reason for withdrawing the army from Virginia. The war could still be successfully maintained on Virginia soil for twenty years. All which is respectfully submitted. John Robinson, Chairman Senate Committee. wood Bouldin, Chairman House Committee. A copy-Teste: Wm. F. Gordon, Jr., Clerk House of Delegates. By John T. Cowan, Deputy. On the fifteenth Governor Letcher issued the following proclamation, declaring that the capital must not be surrendered, and calling a meeting to provide for the public defence: By the Governor of Virginia — A Proclamation. The General Assembly of this commonwealth having resolved that the capital of the State shall be defended to the last extremity, if such defence i
a majority of 767. The majority for reference is 804. Amelia and Nottoway., Amelia C. H.--The vote here is L. E. Harvie (Secession) 101; Weisiger (Union) 52; Gregory 13; Jennings Ordinary.--Harvie 36; Weisiger 26; Gregory 13. Blacks and Whites.--Harvie 83; Weisiger 17; Gregory 2 Nottoway C. H.--Harvie 27; Weisiger 23; Gregory 17. Bedford. Liberty.--Wm. L Goggin (Union) is elected by a large majority. The contest is close between Goode (Secession) and Johnson (Union.) Amherst. Amherst C. H.--Garland (Secession) is elect-in this county without opposition. Halifax. Halifax C. H.--Flournoy (Union) 183; Bruce (Secession) 152; Clark 41; Edmonds 82. Reference 146; no reference 68. Charlotte. Haysville.--Wood Bouldin (Secession) no opposition. Vote for "no reference" 44. Alexandria. Alexandria.--Brent (Union) is elected by over 600 majority. Culpeper. Culpeper C. H.--James Barbour (Union) carries this county.
s Hall,May 23.--12 M.--All the votes are cast for secession. For tax amendment, 38; against it, 10. For House of Delegates--W. T. G. Nelson, 46; W. M. Ambler, (not a candidate,) 2. Charlotte. Charlotte C. H.May 23.--So far as heard from in this county, there is not a vote against Secession. The tax amendment is probably carried by a considerable majority. Charles Bruce, for the Senate, gets the entire vote thus far. Samuel F. McGehee has a majority for the House of Delegates. Wood Bouldin was voted for, although he refused to be a candidate. Albemarle. Stony Point,May 23.--All the votes at this precinct were for ratification, and none for Old Abe. I hope the whole State has done likewise. We have heard from several places, all the same way. Charlottesville,May 23.--Unanimous for secession. Messrs. Hart (for the Senate) and Minor and Wood (for the House) had no opposition. Lunenburg. Pleasant Grove,May 23.--Only one vote was cast against secession.
r the amendment of the Constitution, 1,391; against it, 3. For the House of Delegates--Montague, no opposition, 1,269. As large a vote as ever was taken in the county. Charlotte.--official. For Senate — Bruce, 830. House of Delegates--Bouldin, 421; McGehee, 407. For ratification, 883. For amendment to Constitution, 642; against it, 187. No votes against the Ordinance of Secession. Wood Bouldin was not a candidate, but is elected notwithstanding, by 14 majority. Mecklenburg. Wood Bouldin was not a candidate, but is elected notwithstanding, by 14 majority. Mecklenburg. Clarksville gave 231 for ratification, and none against. For amendment, 94; against it, 78. For Senate — Charles Bruce, 203. For House — Baskerville, 116; Earley, 68; Hutcherson, 23. Spotsylvania. The vote for secession will not be less than 1,250; against it, 2. Dr. Quesenberry is elected to the Senate, and Douglas H. Gordon to the House of Delegates. Stafford. There were only 4 votes in the county against secession. Dr. Daniel, for the House of Delegates, is reported <
The Convention. --Among the members of this body which arrived in Richmond yesterday, were R. M. Conrad, Winchester; C. R. Slaughter, Lynchburg; L. S. Hall, Wetzel; Jas. Barbour, Jr., Culpeper; J. B. Dorman, Lexington; J. M. Speed, Lynchburg; Thos. S. Flournoy, Halifax; Wood Bouldin, Charlotte. Hon. Jno. Janney, President of the Convention, has been in the city for some days. The Convention will no doubt reassemble at 12 o'clock in the hall of the House of Delegates.
Mr. Macfarland received 73 and Mr. Dejarnette 28 votes. Fourth District. Mr. Neblett nominated Hon. Roger A. Payor. Mr. Chambliss nominated Mr. Wood Bouldin, of Charlotte county. Mr. Bouldin requested his friend to withdraw his name, as he was elected to the General Assembly. Mr. Goode favored the electMr. Bouldin requested his friend to withdraw his name, as he was elected to the General Assembly. Mr. Goode favored the election of Mr. Pryor in a speech of some length. Mr. Pryor received 55, and Mr. Bouldin 41 votes. The order of the day was postponed till 5 o'clock this afternoon. Leave of absence was asked in behalf of Mr. President Janney, who explained the necessity of absence for four days from to-morrow. Mr. Janney took occasiMr. Bouldin 41 votes. The order of the day was postponed till 5 o'clock this afternoon. Leave of absence was asked in behalf of Mr. President Janney, who explained the necessity of absence for four days from to-morrow. Mr. Janney took occasion to thank the House for the numerous courtesies and favors he has received at their hands. Adjourned over to 5 o'clock.
come to Richmond. This enables the Company to receive and transmit free of all wharfage and forwarding charges, freight of every description that is consigned to their care. Both the financial condition of the Company and of the country, in the opinion of the Board, make it unwise to declare a dividend at this time. But they trust at no distant day to be enabled to declare semi-annual dividends of three per cent. On motion, the report was received and laid on the table. Mr. Wood Bouldin, from the committee to examine the road, etc., presented a long report, which was read and laid on the table. On motion of Mr. J. R. Anderson, the President's report, and the report of the Examining Committee, except so much in each as refers to branch roads and wharfage, were referred to a committee of eleven. The Chairman appointed the following:--F. G. Ruffin. W. W. Carrington, Jos. R. Anderson, W. T. Wootten, H. C. Cabell, J. F. Wiley, W Martin, T. G. Coleman, John T. Clar
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.Military enthusiasm in Charlotte county. Keysville, Charlotte Co., Va., July 23, 1861. The war fever has by no means abated here. On last Saturday, after an excellent barbecue, spirited addresses were made by Mr. Charles Bruce, Rev. Mr. Crenshaw, and others, another volunteer company was organized, and the following officers elected, viz:--Charles Bruce, Captain; A B. Paris, First Lieutenant; Wood Bouldin, Jr., 2d do.; Alfred Mann, 3d do.; T. M. Tucker, First Sergeant; W. K. Priddy, 2d do.; Dr. Cardon, 3d do.; R. L. B. Williams, 4th do.; Sampson Well, First Corporal; W. O. Hamlett, 2d do.;--Spead, 3d do.;--Hudson, 4th do. Mr. Bruce, with his usual liberality, offers to equip the company and provide everything necessary at his own expense. With such a leader and such a cause, there can be no failure in getting a few more volunteers. This makes the 8th company from old Charlotte. Great uneasiness is felt here about the Keysv
A. Mathews, Shelbyville, Tennessee10.00 Miss Virginia B. Mathews, Shelbyville, Tennessee10.00 Miss Margaret Mathews, Shelbyville, Tennessee10.00 Master Robert J. Mathews, shelbyville, Tennessee5.00 Master E. F. Mathews, Shelbyville, Tennessee5.00 Robert Mathews, Shelbyville, Tennessee10.00 Robert E. Reynolds, of Norfolk10.00 George C. Pope, Newsom's Depot, Southampton,10.00 Sundry boxes from citizens of Amelia, thro, Rev. T. A. Crenshaw, containing clothes, &c. One coop, containing fifty chickens, from Miss Elvira D. Bouldin, daughter of Hon. Wood Bouldin, of Charlotte. Lot of chickens, butter and eggs from Mrs. Charles Morris, or Hanover, through Messrs. W. & G. Gwathmey. Also, received daily, vegetables, butter, milk, &c., from Col. Shelton, Mrs, Gaines, Miss Marian Carter, and others, of Hanover, and from Mr. Henry Cox, Mrs. Chapin, Mr. Albert Alken, Mr. Renny, and numerous others, of Henrico. Isaac W. Walker, Chairman of Committee on Collections.
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