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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 17. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Monument to General Robert E. Lee. (search)
ed the Ladies' Lee Monument Association. Their design was to erect a monument to the great chieftain in this city, and to collect funds for the purpose throughout the South. The organization was constituted as follows: President, Mrs. William H. Macfarland; vice-presidents, Mrs. George W. Randolph, Mrs. James Lyons, Mrs. William Brown; treasurer, Miss Elizabeth Byrd Nicholas; secretary, Miss Sarah Nicholas Randolph. Despite the prevailing poverty of the people of the South, and the ents proposed that on the days of religious worship observed throughout the South, every congregation, Christian and Hebrew, make their contributions for this object. It is hoped the requisite amount will be secured at once. (Signed) Mrs. William H. Macfarland, Mrs. George W. Randolph, Mrs. James Lyons, Mrs. William Brown and Miss E. B. Nicholas. The next day, and of the same materials, was formed the Association of the Army of Northern Virginia, whose annual meetings have done so much to
The Daily Dispatch: January 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], To J. M. Estes. W. M. Caldwell, J. B. Ferguson, and others. (search)
ng the controversy. It is not appropriate or adequate to any legitimate or desirable end. Should the Government perversely attempt it, the fable of shearing the wolf would fully illustrate the folly and wantonness of her counsels. The States should be brought back, if haply they may, by concessions alone; and these being yielded in the proper quarter, an appeal to them from the border States, wherein Virginia. I hope, would be conspicuous, could not tail of conciliating influence. I have thus, in baste, referred to the points whereon, I presume, you might desire my opinions, and these, as they may be modified by supervening events, I should carry to the Convention, if so high an honor be in reserve for me, with an engrossing solicitude to respond to my solemn duties as may be best for the honor, progress, glory of the Commonwealth. Again thanking you for your friendly consideration, I am, very respectfully, yours, Wm. H. Macfarland. Richmond, Jan. 25, 1861. ja 26--1t
The Daily Dispatch: January 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], Citizens' State-rights ticket.-- Peachy R. Grattan, P. H. Aylett, Geo. W. Randolph. (search)
A card. --Messrs. Editors: In this morning's Dispatch we perceive our names affixed to a card calling on Messrs. Macfarland, Johnson, and Botts, to announce themselves as candidates for the State Convention.--When we signed this card we had no idea that we were calling on the Hon. John Minor Botts for his nomination. We have not the least objection to Messrs. Johnson and Macfarland, but we do not wish our names attached to any list calling on Mr. Botts to represent our feelings in thind, Johnson, and Botts, to announce themselves as candidates for the State Convention.--When we signed this card we had no idea that we were calling on the Hon. John Minor Botts for his nomination. We have not the least objection to Messrs. Johnson and Macfarland, but we do not wish our names attached to any list calling on Mr. Botts to represent our feelings in this great cause of our State. Andrew Pizzini, F. McCARTHY, Juan Pizzini. Richmond, January 25, 1861. ja 23--1t
The Daily Dispatch: January 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
the North, he would, if they were not speedily given, vote for Virginia to take her place by the side of the seceding States. Mr. Wm. B. Smith nominated Wm. H. Macfarland. Mr. C. B. Luck nominated John M. Patton. The Chair.--Mr. Patton is already in nomination. Mr. Rawlings nominated James R. Crenshaw. Someust, P. H. Aylett, Robt. F. Morriss, and John Robertson were also placed in nomination. Mr. Wm. A. Jinkins wanted to know if the gentleman who nominated Mr. Macfarland could say whether he would abide by the decision of this meeting or not. Mr. R. B. Ward was authorized to withdraw Mr. Macfarland's name. He was not preMr. Macfarland's name. He was not present, and no one could answer for him. The noise was now so great that the Chairman repeated his purpose to vacate. He would not preside over such an assemblage. (Cries of "Don't resign! we'll have order!") The Chair.--Well, if you expect me to preside, you must preserve order. I cannot do it. I hope Richmond will no
The Daily Dispatch: February 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Convention of States at Washington. (search)
Union meeting. --In pursuance of a notice in the papers, that addresses would be delivered by the "Union" candidates for the State Convention, Metropolitan Hall was densely crowded on Saturday night by parties anxious to hear an expression of the views of the candidates in question. Hugh W. Fry, Sr., Esq., was called to the chair. The meeting, though large, was orderly in every respect, and was addressed, in the order named, by Messrs. Jno. H. Gilmer, Marmaduke Johnson, John M. Botts, and Wm. H. Macfarland, All of the candidates avowed their attachment to the Union if it could be preserved on fair terms. Mr. Botts' entree was the signal for a vigorous welcome. His address was the longest, and strongly characterized by, anti-secession sentiments. At a late hour the gathering adjourned. The meeting was quite enthusiastic, and every expression of attachment to the Federal Union was applauded.
The Daily Dispatch: February 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
urge us to repudiate a man who, in the dark days of 1855, stood by us battling for our rights, fighting foremost in the fray, whilst Botts, Gilmer, Johnson and Macfarland were warring against us, coming even to our firesides, to deprive us and our children of the dearest and most inestimable right. Botts and Gilmer were sworn foes, and Johnson and Macfarland aided them by speaking in advocacy of their odious and intolerant doctrine. And but little more than a month ago, Mr. Macfarland presided at the Bell Electoral Dinner, where the following regular toast was drunk: "The Higher Law.--It is the law of the Perjurer. of the Robber, of the JesuitMr. Macfarland presided at the Bell Electoral Dinner, where the following regular toast was drunk: "The Higher Law.--It is the law of the Perjurer. of the Robber, of the Jesuit, of the Assassin, and of the Traitors, John Brown and Wm. H. Seward. (Music — Rogue's March.)" Mr. Botts and Mr. Johnson were at this dinner, and figured extensively in the programme. Mr. Gilmer, a few years ago, in his zeal against Catholics, persecuted a Reverend Father of our Church, and used all his power and skill to ha
The Daily Dispatch: February 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Convention of States at Washington. (search)
Cannot Vote for him. --Messrs. Editors: No man admires more than I do Mr. Wm. H. Macfarland. I think him a man to be relied upon and trusted. I would vote for him, with pleasure, for almost any position he desired, but I cannot vote for him standing among the Palmer nominees. I will illustrate my objection with an anecdote: A farmer, who had two sons, one half-witted and one who was very shrewd, left at his death his little estate, to be divided equally between them. Among the things thus to be divided was a flock of sheep, in which was a pet of the halfwitted heir. He and his sheep were constant companions and devoted friends. The smart brother, it was decided, should divide the sheep, and the other was to have the choice of lots after the division. The lots were accordingly divided, but the cunning divider put the pet sheep, "Billy," in with all the indifferent sheep, and the good sheep he put in another pen. When our halfwitted friend came to choose he at once det
The Daily Dispatch: February 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ere freely resorted to in the course of the day. The vote in the city was between Messrs. Randolph, Steger and Robertson, State- Rights candidates, and Messrs. Macfarland, Johnson, Botts, and Gilmer, Union candidates. Mr. Gilmer withdrew from the contest about mid-day. Messrs. Randolph, Johnson and Macfarland were elected. Macfarland were elected. After the result was announced at the City Hall, speeches were made by the delegates elect. The State-Rights party engaged the services of Smith's First Regiment Band, and the "Marsellaise," "Old Virginny Never Tire," and other enlivening airs, were played at various prominent points. The Armory Band played "Hall Columbia,following is a statement of the result in Richmond: candidates.Jefferson Ward.Madison Ward.Monroe Ward.total vote. Marmaduke Johnson6588006572115 Wm. H. Macfarland5528886742114 John M. Botts5275625171666 George W. Randolph4578695651891 John O. Steger380867471171- John Robertson3867505301666 John H. Gilmer1708685341
The Daily Dispatch: February 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
te Rights candidates, Mr. Randolph--and two of the so-called Union ticket: Messrs, Johnson and Macfarland. But it was seriously designed at one time to have nominated Mr. Macfarland upon the State- RiMr. Macfarland upon the State- Rights ticket; and, in the speeches last night, in acknowledgement of the honor conferred upon them both, Messrs. Johnson and Macfarland made decidedly Virginian, State-Rights, and anticoercion speechesMacfarland made decidedly Virginian, State-Rights, and anticoercion speeches. The whole State-Rights ticket would have been elected but for the influence, 1st, of the cry of secession; 2nd, of the alarm excited among the foreigners relative to their oath of allegiance; aroper guarantees for the future given, they would go for separation from the Union. Indeed, Mr. Macfarland was one of the committee that framed and reported the resolutions adopted by the great meetiin Richmond last month. They place Virginia on the proper ground, and there we now regard Messrs. Macfarland and Johnson as now standing. The principal event of the day will be readily recognize
The Daily Dispatch: June 17, 1861., [Electronic resource], The vote on the Ordinance of Secession. (search)
at a substitute offered by Mr. Scott, of Fauquier, was voted down — years 74, nays 67. The question was then taken on the adoption of the Ordinance submitted by Mr. Preston, and resulted as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative are-- William M. Ambler, Marmaduke Johnson, William B. Asion, Peter C. Johnston, James Barbour, Robert C. Ke. L. Augua R. Hiskey, John J. Kindred, George B. ow, Jr, James Lawson, James B. ea Walter D. Leake, Peter B. Borst, Wm. H. Macfarland, W Bouldin, Charles K. Mallory, William W. Boyd, James B. Mallory, Thomas Branch, John L. Marve, Sr. John C. Bruce, Fleming B. Miller, Frederick M. C. bell, Horatio G. Muffet, John A. Campbell, Robert L. Montegue, Allen T. Caperton, Edmund T. Morris, William P Jeremiah Morton, John R. Cham lise, William J. Seblett, Mantings Chairman, Johnson Cr k, Samuel A. Coffman, William C Parks, Raphael M. Conn, Wm. Ballard reston, James H. Cox, G
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