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The Daily Dispatch: May 30, 1862., [Electronic resource], Vicksburgspirit of the Mississippians. (search)
As your communications of this date is addressed to the "Authorities of Vicksburg, " and that you may have a full reply to said communication, I have to state that Mississippians don't know, and refuse to learn, how to surrender to an enemy. If Com Farragut or Brig-Gen. Butler can teach them, le them come and try. As to the defences of Vicksburg, I respectfully refer you to the reply of Brig Gen Smith, commanding forces at Vicksburg, herewith enclosed. The following is the reply of Gen. Smith: Sir: Your communications of this date, addressed to the "Authorities of Vicksburg," demanding the surrender of the city and its defences, has been received. In regard to the surrender of the defences, I have to reply, that, having been ordered here to hold these defences, it is my intention, to do so as long as it is in my power. Commodore Lee returned the subjoined answer to Mayor Lindsey's communications: Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of
The Daily Dispatch: May 30, 1862., [Electronic resource], Baptist Anniversaries. (search)
Baptist Anniversaries. --The Baptist General Association of Virginia met at the First Baptist Church of this city yesterday afternoon, to hold its — annual meeting. After singing and prayer, the body was organized by electing the following officers: President--Rev. Ro Ryland, D. D. 1st Vice President--Hon. R. L. Montague, 2d Vice President--Rev. L. W. Seeley, D. D. 3d Vice President--Rev. J. L. Burrows, D. D. 4th Vice President--Rev. A. B. Smith. Secretary — A. P. Abell. Treasurer — J. B. Watkins The rules of order were then read. Rev. W. E. Hatcher and Rev. W. Slate were appointed Committee on Delegations. On motion, Rev. J. B. Jeter, D. D., R. L. Montague, and others, were appointed to prepare suitable resolutions in regard to the war. On motion, the Association adjourned to meet at ten o'clock to day. The exercises of to-day are likely to be very interesting, as the main subjects to be discussed relate to the state o<