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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 2. (ed. Frank Moore), The Richmond young men to those of New York. (search)
of peace and good will between the Northern and the Southern Confederacies. With the sincere hope that we may be able to congratulate you at our approaching Convention in St. Louis upon this auspicious result, we remain yours fraternally, Wm. P. Munford, Joel B. Watkins, Wm. H. Gwathmey. reply. New York, May 14, 1861. gentlemen: Your letter of the 6th inst. has just reached me. Like every other document which comes from the South, there is in your letter a mix. ture of truth and erresponding secretary of the Trenton Association, is also under arms. Mr Haddock, of Troy, writes me the same. Upon you and your institution must rest the responsibility of this fratricidal war, and shirk it or dissemble it how you may, God will require an account of every man who abets the treason of the South. I cannot pray for the Southern Confederacy. noble heath, Jr., Cor. Sec'y N. Y. Young Men's Christian Association. Wm. P. Munford, Joel B. Watkins, Wm. H. Gwathmey, Richmond, Va.
t in force, and the city wore the gay appearance that always distinguishes a holiday occasion. In addition to the parades and demonstrations elsewhere noticed, the First Regiment turned out handsomely, under Col. Moore, with Lt. Col. Fry and Major Munford, and the following officers of the staff: Adjutant G. G. Otey. Paymaster Wm. P. Munford, Commissary of Subsistence D. B. Bridgford, Quartermaster Wm. G. Allan, Surgeon D'Orsay Cullen, Assistant Surgeon Francis D. Cunningham.--When the differePaymaster Wm. P. Munford, Commissary of Subsistence D. B. Bridgford, Quartermaster Wm. G. Allan, Surgeon D'Orsay Cullen, Assistant Surgeon Francis D. Cunningham.--When the different companies reached the parade ground from their respective armories, at 2 o'clock, the Regiment formed on the Square, where they were reviewed by the largest collection of "fair women and brave men" that we ever recollect to have seen congregated there on a similar occasion. After the performance of the usual military manŒurges, which were much abridged for the want of room, (the space devoted to the ccommodation of the soldiery having become much too contracted,) the Regiment marched from th
cated their rooms permanently in the Madison House, corner of Eighth and Bank streets, fronting the Capitol Square, where we hope our friends will continue to send their supplies. We have every facility for distributing among the sick and wounded such articles as are sent us; and, in view of the great amount of good we have been able to do in this department, we earnestly beg our friends through out the South not to relax their efforts. The reading rooms and library of the Association have also been removed to the same place, and the public (especially the soldiers) are requested to frequent them. Papers from all parts of the Southern Confederacy always on hand. Wm. P. Munford, Jas. E. Burress, Jas. Gordon.Committee. P. S.--The Army Committee would beg leave to acknowledge the receipt of one hundred and seventy-five pairs of woolen socks, presented by the ladies of Carmel Church, Caroline county. They have been sent forward to those who need them. Committee.
ilding winter quarters and some of the companies have finished their cabins. The writer says that on these long winter evenings the soldiers feel the want of something to read, and express a desire for the possession of a library of good books. The regiment being without a chaplain, no oral instruction of a moral nature can be imparted. As under such a state of circumstances men must have something to occupy their minds, and good books supply the need, it has been suggested to us that Wm. P. Munford, Esq., of the Army Committee of the Young Men's Christian Association, will take charge of, and cause to be sent to the regiment, any number of books that may be supplied by the considerate kindness of our citizens. This will no doubt be done with alacrity. It is as little as those who stay at home can do to comfort and console those who are exposing their lives, not only to the hazards of war, in their defence, but to the sufferings entailed by the severity of winter in huts and tents
operations of the Association since the last monthly meeting. During the interval, sixteen active, four associate, and two honorary members of the Association had been elected. A touching allusion was made to the deaths of Cpatain James K. Lee and Mr. Joseph Laidley. A portion of the committee organized for visitation amongst the soldiers in our camps and hospitals were announced. The report closed with an earnest appeal in behalf of this important and interesting field of labor. Mr. Wm. P. Munford, Chairman of the Army Committee, then made a verbal report of the service rendered in this departement, showing that liberal contributions of money, clothing, medicines, &c., had been placed under the control of the committee, by which much destitution and suffering endured by our soldiers had been relieved. These supplies had come in almost unsolicited, evincing a cheering interest on the part of the committee, which greatly encouraged the committee. Arrangements were in progress fo
Harry MacARTHYrthy's Concerts. --William P. Munford, Esq., chairman of the Army. Committes of the Young Men's Christian Association, acknowledges the receipt of $218, the det proceeds of Harry Macarthy's concert for the sick and wounded soldiers. Mr. Macarthy continues his recherche entertainments at Metropolitan Hell, delighting multitudes of ladies and gentlemen every night by his in imitable personations. Every necessary precantion is taken to preserve order and decorum.
in the hospital in that town--148 in number. Among these are Capt. S. T. Walton, Co. K, 23rd regiment, and Capt. R. E. Cowan, Co. I, 37th regiment. The latter died on the 30th, one week after the fight. Captain Cowan was a high-toned and chivairous gentleman, and we deeply regret to chronicle the fall of so noble a spirit. He was from Preston county, and represented the county a few years ago in the Legislature of the State. We hear that Capt Buford, of Bedford, had a flesh wound in the thigh, which is thought not to be dangerous. Col. Burks, of Bedford, commanding the third brigade--composed of the 21st regiment, Col. Patton; 42d regiment, Lieut. Col. Laughorne; 48th regiment, Col. Campbell; Irish battalion, Major Munford-- had three bullets shot through his clothes, but escaped unhurt. Lieut. Col. Langhorne had his horse shot under him. The entire brigade was engaged, except, perhaps, the 48th regiment, which, with Marye's battery, is sold to have been held in reserve.
Wanted. --laborers — The Legislature having made an appropriation to enable the James River and Kanawha Company to keep open the navigation of the canal, and to improve the sluice navigation of James and Jackson's rivers, from Buchanan to Covington, a number of laborers are required for those purposes. Persons having slaves to hire for the residue of this year, or for a shorter period, will please address the undersigned, at the office of the company, Richmond, Va. Wm. P. Munford, Secretary Of the Jas. River and Kanawha Co. mh 28--eod1w
Y. M. C. A. --A meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association was held evening before last, (Tuesday.) in the First Presbyterian Church, (Rev. Dr. Moore's.) The attendance of ladies and gentlemen was very good. Many of our clergymen and a number of military gentlemen were present. After singing, prayer was offered by the Rev. Dr. Hoge. The report of the Army Committee was then read by their chairman. Mr. Wm. P. Munford.--This was a most interesting document, and detailed the operations of the Committee from its organization to the present time. A depot had been early established for the reception and storing of articles contributed by the benevolent for the use and comfort of our soldiers. These contributions had consisted of thousands of articles of clothing, medicines, cordials and delicacies for the sick. They had been duly acknowledged and judiciously distributed to the soldiers. Liberal sums of money had been also supplied, so that the labors of the Committee had
e exercises consisted in singing, praying, and reading the holy Scriptures; after which, the President of the Association, J. B. Watkins, Esq., read the annual report of the operations of the society for the past fiscal year. The association then went into nominating candidates for offices of the association for the ensuing year, which resulted in the election of the following gentlemen: President, Philip F. Howard; 1st Vice President, J. B. Watkins; 2nd do., W. Willis, Jr.; 3rd do., T. Roberts Baker; 4th do., William P. Munford; 5th do., George W. Anderson; Directors, Dr. J. Hall Moore, Dr. Wm. H. Gwathmey, Wm. H. Clemmitt, J. H. Peay, P. C. Nicholas; Corresponding Secretary, James Gordon; Recording Secretary, Mr. Sleight; Treasurer, S P. Smith; Register, J. E. Burress; Librarian, Asa Snyder. The association is in a flourishing condition and doing much good. It is the largest in the Confederate States in membership and in America, according to the ratio of population of the city.
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