Named Entity Results, John Janney

t of ten companies, of not less than sixty-four men each. . . . They will be mustered into the service of the Confederate States at Harper's Ferry. The object of this call to Harper's Ferry will be apparent presently. Virginia, at this time, was in a state of great agitation. Its Convention had passed through a stormy session, extending from the middle of February to the middle of April. It was held in the city of Richmond, and was organized February 13, 1861. by the appointment of John Janney, of Loudon, as its President, and John L. Eubank, Clerk. In his address on taking the chair, the President favored conditional Union, saying, in a tone common to many of the public men of Virginia, that his State would insist on its own construction of its rights as a condition of its remaining in the Union. It was evident, from the beginning, that a better National sentiment than the President of the Convention evinced was largely dominant in that body, and the conspirators within it w

ch alarmed the whole State, but it was speedily subdued. In 1859 an attempt was made by John Brown (q. v.) to free the slaves of Virginia. Early in 1861 the question of secession divided the people. The Confederate leaders of Virginia found it hard work to carry out the State, for there was a strong Union sentiment among the people, especially in the western or mountain districts. They finally procured the authorization of a convention, which assembled in Richmond, Feb. 13, 1861, with John Janney as chairman. It had a stormy session from February until April, for the Unionists were in the majority. Even as late as April 4 the convention refused, by a vote of 89 against 45, to pass an ordinance of secession. But the pressure of the Confederates had then become so A Virginia landscape. hard that one weak Unionist after another gave way, converted by sophistry or threats. Commissioners were sent to President Lincoln, to ascertain his State seal of Virginia. determination ab

duly authorized Commissioner to act in the matter for the said Confederate States, and John Tyler, William Ballard Preston, Samuel McD. Moore, James P. Holcombe, James C. Bruce, and Lewis E. Harvie, parties duly authorized to act in like manner for said Commonwealth of Virginia; the whole subject to the approval and ratification of the proper authorities of both Governments respectively. In testimony whereof, the parties aforesaid have hereto set their hands and seals the day and year aforesaid and at the place aforesaid, in duplicate originals. Alexander H. Stephens, [Seal,] Commissioner for Confederate States. John Tyler, [Seal,] Wm. Ballard Preston, [Seal,] S. Mcd. Moore, [Seal,] James P. Holcombe, [Seal,] James C. Bruce, [Seal,] Lewis E. Harvie, [Seal,] Commissioners for Virginia. Approved and ratified by the Convention of Virginia, on the 25th day of April, 1861. John Janney, President. Jno. L. Eubank, Secretary. --National Intelligencer.

votes his sword to his native State. Bidding an affectionate adieu to his old friend and commander, General Scott, who mourned his loss, but nobly expressed his confidence in his motives, he repaired to Richmond. Governor John Letcher immediately appointed him to the command-in-chief of the Virginia forces, and the Convention unanimously confirmed the nomination. Memorable and impressive was the scene when he came into the presence of that body on April 23d. Its venerable President, John Janney, with brief, sententious eloquence, addressed him, and concluded saying: Sir, we have by this unanimous vote expressed our convictions that you are at this day, among the living citizens of Virginia, first in war. We pray to God most fervently that you may so conduct the operations committed to your charge, that it may be said of you that you are first in peace, and when that time comes, you will have earned the still prouder distinction of being first in the hearts of your country

lt of the popular vote not only overwhelmingly committed the convention to submit its findings to the people for ratification or rejection, but sent to the convention a majority of delegates opposed to the secession of Virginia from the Union. Janney's words. The dominant element in the convention elected as its president the venerable John Janney, and the spirit and purpose of the body may be gathered from his address in accepting the position. He said: It is now almost seventy-threepril, the advocates of secession and of union confronted each other in debate. Foremost among the Union men were John B. Baldwin, Robert Y. Conrad, Jubal A. Early, Alex. H. H. Stuart, George W. Summers, Williams C. Wickham, and the president, John Janney. Right to secede. Of the 152 members of the convention there were probably few who did not hold to the constitutional right of a State to retire from the Union; but, as I have said, a majority were opposed to the exercise of that right,

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and it was ascertained that a quorum was present. Permanent organization. Mr. Summers, of Kanawha, nominated John Janney, of Loudoun, for President of the Convention. Mr. Flournoy, of Halifax, nominated Valentine W. Southall, of Albemarle. The vote was then taken, and resulted as follows: for Mr. Janney64 for Mr. Southall54 Mr. Janney was thereupon declared elected President of the Convention. Messrs. Summers, of Kanawha, and Floursoy, of Halifax, were aMr. Janney was thereupon declared elected President of the Convention. Messrs. Summers, of Kanawha, and Floursoy, of Halifax, were appointed a committee to wait upon Mr. Janney and inform him of his election. this duty having been performed, the same Gentlemen conducted the President to the Chair. He addressed the Convention, in substance, as follows: Gentlemen of theMr. Janney and inform him of his election. this duty having been performed, the same Gentlemen conducted the President to the Chair. He addressed the Convention, in substance, as follows: Gentlemen of the Convention: I did not realize the fact until within the last two hours that I might possibly be called to preside over your deliberations, and therefore have no production of my head to give you; but my heart is full, and from that I desire to addre

The Convention. The State Convention met at the Capitol yesterday. A majority of the delegates were present, and John Janney, of Londoun, was elected to preside over the deliberations of the body. Mr. Janney, in his inaugural speech, expressed decided Union sentiments, but plainly foreshadowed a determination to secure the Constitutional rights of Virginia as the condition of remaining in the Confederacy. John L. Eubane, of Richmond, was elected Secretary, on the fifth ballot. After pMr. Janney, in his inaugural speech, expressed decided Union sentiments, but plainly foreshadowed a determination to secure the Constitutional rights of Virginia as the condition of remaining in the Confederacy. John L. Eubane, of Richmond, was elected Secretary, on the fifth ballot. After proceeding thus far, the Convention adjourned to meet at the Mechanics' Institute, at 12 o'clock to-day. Among the absent delegates yesterday, were Ex-President Tyler, who is engaged in the Peace Conference at Washington, and Ex-Governor Wise, detained at home by sickness in his family.

allard Preston, Samuel McD.Moore, James P. Holcombe, James C. Bruce, and Lewis E. Harvie, parties duly authorized to act in like manner for said Commonwealth of Virginia — the whole subject to the approval and ratification of the proper authorities of both Governments respectively. in testimony whereof, the parties aforesaid have hereto set their hands and seals, the day and year aforesaid, and at the place aforesaid — in duplicate originals. Alex'r. H. Stephens, [Seal.] Commissioner for Confederate States. John Tyler, [Seal,] Commissioners for Virginia. Wm.Ballard Preston, [Seal,] Commissioners for Virginia. S. McD.Moore [Seal,] Commissioners for Virginia. James P. Holcombe, [Seal,] Commissioners for Virginia. James C. Bruce, [Seal,] Commissioners for Virginia. Lewis E. Harvie, [Seal,] Commissioners for Virginia. Approved and ratified by the Convention of Virginia, on the 25th of April, 1861. John Janney, President. John L. Eubank, Sec'

s, and John Tyler, Wm. Ballard Preston, Samuel McD. Moore, James P. Holcombe, James C. Bruce, and Lewis E. Harvie, parties duly authorized to act in like manner for said Commonwealth of Virginia — the whole subject to the approval and ratification of the proper authorities of both Governments respectively. in testimony whereof, the parties aforesaid have hereto set their hands and seals, the day and year aforesaid, and at the place aforesaid — in duplicate originals. Alex'r H. Stephens,[Seal.]Commissioner for Confederate States. John Tyler.[Seal,]Commissioners for Virginia. Wm. Ballard Preston,[Seal,]Commissioners for Virginia. S. McD. Moore,[Seal,]Commissioners for Virginia. James P. Holcombe,[Seal,]Commissioners for Virginia. James C. Bruce.[Seal,]Commissioners for Virginia. Lewis E. Harvie,[Seal,]Commissioners for Virginia. Approved and ratified by the Convention of Virginia, on the 25th of April, 1861. John Janney, President. John L. Eubank, Sec'y