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ty is completely changed, and, with the exception of some few regular, old-line Federalists, the secession feeling is predominant. The "war news" has had a good effect, and the news of the shedding of the first drop of blood at Sumter cemented our people, and Rockingham is ready to "let slip the dogs of war." The mountaineer, schooled to the use of the rifle from boyhood, makes his mark in the conflict, and are never subdued. The mountain passes of Virginia can defy the myrmidons of Abe Lincoln to the crack of doom. This is the section where Washington cast his eye for men to raise a bleeding country from the dust, in the days of the Revolution; and the defenders of American liberty (the Southern people) may look to us again to repel tyranny, (the North,) and not look in vain. We are ready. This morning another flag of the Southern Confederacy floats from the Exchange Hotel, 15 feet by 11 feet, in place of the first one put up, which has become faded by the rains.--This n
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.public sentiment in Albemarle. Charlottesville,Va.,April 16. Our people are all for resisting Abe Lincoln an is Black Republican Government. We have five volunteer military companies in this and as many more in the county. Yesterday several students of the University left to be some soldiers in the Southern army, and this morning numbers of others are to follow. Last night we had a public demonstration, when a large body of our citizens assembled to hear speeches from Hon. S. F. Leake, Thom Wood, Capt. Duke, and others. The spirit rich animated the Fathers of the Revolution manifested in their descendants.--The neighbors of Thomas Jefferson will do their duty. There is but one feeling in Albemarle --we are all Secessionists. Monticello.
From Montgomery.troops from Tennessee--the news from Virginia — Lincoln's proclamation--President Davis contemplates making Richmond his headquarters, &c., &c. Montgomery, Ala.,April 15. --Gen. Pillow has arrived here to offer President Daon of Tennessee troops. Everybody is delighted with the encouraging news from Virginia. The Cabinet will await Lincoln's official proclamation before taking action in regard to it. Vice-President Stephens has arrived. Should Virgrs in ten days, with Gen. Beauregard as second in command. Gen. Bragg can take care of Pensacola. The Cabinet read Lincoln's proclamation amid bursts of laughter. The Secretary of War authorizes the statement that 32,000 more troops will in command. Gen. Bragg can take care of Pensacola. The Cabinet read Lincoln's proclamation amid bursts of laughter. The Secretary of War authorizes the statement that 32,000 more troops will be called out to- day, to meet Lincoln's men.
Telegraphic responses to Lincoln's proclamation. WashingtonApril 16. --The following are the responses by telegraph from the Governors of North Carolina and Kentucky to the calls for volunteers: From the Governor of Kentucky. Frankfort April 15. --To the Secretary of War : Your dispatch is received. In answer I say emphatically that Kentucky will furnish no troops for the wicked purpose of subduing her sister Southern States. B. Magoffin, Gov'r of Kentucky. From the Governor of North Carolina. Raleigh April 15. --To the Secretary of War : Your dispatch is received, and if genuine, (which its extraordinary character leads me to doubt,) I have to say in reply that I regard a levy of troops for the purpose of subjugating the States of the South, as in violation of the Constitution and a usurpation of power. I can be no party to this wicked violation of the laws of the country, and to this war upon the liberties of a free people. You can get no
From Norfolk. NorfolkApril 16. --The excitement continues. The people are anxiously awaiting further news from Washington and Richmond. The strongest determination is manifested to resist Lincoln's war policy.