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The Daily Dispatch: August 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 15 (search)
e Dispatch] Norfolk, August. 19, 1861. The largest house of worship in the city was crowded last night by citizens and soldiers, to hear a sermon by Rev. Dr. W. A. Smith, who delivered a powerful and very appropriate discourse. The audience, notwithstanding the heat of the weather, listened with most earnest attention, and nearly all present seemed deeply impressed with the solemn truths so clearly set forth by the able and talented speaker. After the conclusion of the sermon, Colonel Jennings followed in an eloquent address of about fifteen minutes, which enchained the attention of the audience, and added to the impressiveness of the occasion. That well-drilled and fine looking company, the Richmond Greys, was present, and the good order and apparent devotion of the members were worthy of the brave soldiers of a great nation. Last night at 10 o'clock, a bright light was seen in the direction of Hampton, and it is supposed that some large building in the suburb of the l