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The Daily Dispatch: March 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National Crisis. (search)
Va. 29. Adolphus E. Smith, Wake. N. C. 30. John G. Trevilian, Goochland, Va. 31. Nicholas Johnson, Louisa, Va. 32. Robert S. Ellis, Jr., Orange, Va. 33. Henry H. Turner, Isle of Wight, Va. 34. Robert E. Moore, Wythe, Va. 35. Seabrook Jenkins, Colleton Dist., S. C. 36. Geo. E. Waller, Henry, Va. 37. Henry C. Reamey, Henry, Va. 38. Wm. P. Campbell, Monroe, Va. 39. Thos. A. Bohanon, Madison, Va. 40. Henry E. Jennings, Halifax, Va. 41. R. Heber Goods, Bedford, Va. 42. J. McCabe Horner, Chesterfield. Va. 43. Cyrus Doggett. Jr., Gloucester, Va. 44. John B. Brumback, Page, Va. 45. H. H. Miller, Rockingham, Va. 46. J. Wilmer Tompkins, Albemarle, Va. 47. John W. Bruffy, Augusta, Va. 48. William M. Thomas, Tazewell, Va. 49. Virgil Weaver, Fauquier, Va. 50. Rev. J. W. Miller. Richmond city. 51. Thos. L. Ingram, Lunenburg, Va. 52. Wm. Z. Heggle, Rockingham, N. C. 53. B. F. Raines, Sussex, Va. 54. Mason G. Ellzey,
The Daily Dispatch: March 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 38 (search)
P. B. Wills, formerly of Petersburg, Va., and Jas. B. Bingham, formerly of Richmond, have become connected with the Memphis (Tenn.) Bulletin. A colored woman, named Polk, died at Louisville, this week, aged 105 years. She formerly belonged to the Thurston family, in Frederick county, Va. The French exiles in Boston had a festival Wednesday evening, in commemoration of the French Revolution, February, 24th 1848. John Brown's memory was tested. Dr. Thos. P. Mitchell, formerly a member of the Virginia Senate, from Bedford county, died on Saturday last. Thirteen of the twenty-two supporting the City of Mexico have been "suppressed" by the Government, causing much excitement. The sase and blind factory of S. P. Ivey Wilmington, N. C., was burnt on Tuesday night. Loss $10,000. The raised in 1860 about three pounds in weight pay than the crop of 1860.
The Daily Dispatch: March 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
fer the rights and franchises of the Jamas River and Kanawha Company thereto; by Mr. Neal, to incorporate the Silver Run Mining and Manufacturing Company: by Mr. Rives, to amending the 3d section of chapter 7th of the Code; by Mr. Christian, for the relief of Thomas M. Hundley, Commissioner of the Revenue of the county of Matthews. Bill Rejected--Refunding to Abner Anthony, Sr., taxes erroneously paid into the treasury, and to authorize the re-assessment of his lands in the counties of Bedford and Pittsylvania. The President informed the Senate that he had appointed Messrs. Nash and Greever, on Saturday, as Senate Committee, to act with a committee on the part of the House of Delegates, to accompany the remains of Judge Hopkins, a distinguished member of the other House. The President directed that the names of the above members be recorded upon the Journal. Bills Passed.--House bill authorizing the sale of real estate belonging to Ebenezer Academy; House bill fixing t
The Daily Dispatch: March 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
tee on Federal Relations, and would, if he had an opportunity, at the proper time offer a substitute for the resolutions before the Convention. Mr. Goods, of Bedford, replied. The gentleman from Franklin had, on yesterday, asked the Convention to wait for a more perfect copy of the Inaugural than the telegraph had furnished. Mr. Grant, of Washington, continued the debate, in a decided anti-coercion, anti=submission speech. Mr. Early desired to reply briefly to the gentleman from Bedford, Mr. Goode.) The President reminded him that he could not speak again on the question, unless by leave of the Convention. Several members--"Leave," "leavvention, over whom he (Mr. E.) was elected on the Union platform by something like a thousand majority. [Laughter] He disclaimed having said that the member from Bedford had "sought" opportunities to speak, but merely that he had spoken elsewhere. Mr. Goode made a brief and good-natured rejoinder. Mr. Hall, of Wetzel, ur
The Daily Dispatch: March 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
kens but passing notice. I learn that the small-pox is quite prevalent in Dinwiddie, and several deaths have occurred. Our citizens are satisfied with a milder type of disease, the chicken-pox, which has attacked all ages and sizes, but is especially popular among the infantile portion of the community. Mon CŒur. Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.Military affairs. Liberty, Bedford Co., Va. March 4. A volunteer company was organized a few days since, at Ashland, Bedford county, and Mr. N. C. Harris was elected, unanimously, Captain; R. W. Saunders, 1st Lieutenant; Wm. Steptoe, 2d Lieutenant Mr. Harris is a distinguished graduate of the V. M. Institute, and is fully qualified to fill with great credit and honor to himself the position to which he has been called. The military spirit is rapidly increasing here. There are several other companies that are being organized, and will soon be ready to show Mr. Lincoln that somebody will be hurt, if not now, should h
The Daily Dispatch: March 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ian Church. Personal Explanation. Mr. Early (by permission of the gentleman from Alexandria, who was entitled to the floor, arose to a personal explanation. He alluded to the remarks made in connection with the remarks of Mr. Goode, of Bedford, day before yesterday. Since that time a correspondence had passed between them, which he would ask, with the assent of the member from Bedford, to have read before the Convention. The letters were then read by the Secretary, showing that Bedford, to have read before the Convention. The letters were then read by the Secretary, showing that nothing personally offensive as intended by either party. Mr. Early added that the former personal relations between himself and the member from Bedford were perfectly restored. Ordinance of Separation. Mr. Wysor, of Pulaski, asked and obtained leave to submit a proposition in the form of an Ordinance, to be referred to the Committee on Federal Relations. It reads as follows: An Ordinance dissolving all political connection now existing between the State of Virginia and ot
The Daily Dispatch: March 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], The intended evacuation of Fort Sumter. (search)
The Convention. Hon.Geo. W. Summers concluded his speech yesterday on the Peace Conference propositions, which he urged as a basis of adjustment to be submitted by Virginia to the contemplated Conference of Border Slave States. The speech, as might have been expected from the distinguished orator, was marked by high ability, with an occasional burst of eloquence which thrilled his listeners, whatever might have been their difference of opinion upon the points presented. Ex-President Tyler has the floor for to-day. A series of anti-secession resolutions, offered by Mr. Tare of Brooke county; and proceedings of public meetings in Bedford and Smyth counties, offered by Messrs. Goodin and Shoffet, were referred to the Committee on Federal Relations.
The Daily Dispatch: March 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], The intended evacuation of Fort Sumter. (search)
Virginia State Convention.twenty-third day. Tuesday, March 12, 1861. The Convention was called to order at the usual hour, Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Petersin, of St. James (Episcopal) Church. Voice of the people. Mr. Goggin presented the proceedings of two meetings held in the county of Bedford. upon the subjects now distracting the country Both declare a purpose to resist coercion, and favor the secession of Virginia. Mr. Goggin endorsed the high character of the officers of the meetings, and asked the reference of the papers to the Committee on Federal Relations. They were so referred. Mr. Sheffey presented the proceedings of a meeting lately held in Smyth county, favoring preparation for resistance to coercion, declaring secession expedient, complimenting South Carolina, &c., and endorsing the course of their delegate in the Convention. Referred to the Committee on Federal Relations. Committee appointed. The President announced the followin
The Daily Dispatch: March 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], Excitement in New Orleans (search)
Immediate secession. --Meetings in Wythe Botetourt, Appomattox, Bedford, Craig and Shenandoah counties, have adopted resolutions calling for the immediate secession of Virginia. The students at Roanoke College have passed similar resolutions.
The Daily Dispatch: March 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], Tit for Tat. (search)
York since the 8th of January, charged with slave trading, has escaped. Geo. W. Slacum, a native of Alexandria, Va., and for many years U. S. Consul at Rio Janeiro, died at Covington, Ky., on the 9th inst. The Paris Patrie asserts that, instead of the French army being on the point of leaving Rome, the instructions to General Goyon are quite in a contrary sense. Col. John Read, one of the oldest citizens of Huntsville, Ala., died on the 14th instant. He was a native of Bedford county, Va. The residence of Joel M. Hale, in Brunswick county, Va., was destroyed by fire on the night of the 15th inst. President Lincoln's reception at Trenton, N. J., for a few hours, cost the State $2,008. The Verandah Hotel, at Salisbury, N. C., was destroyed by fire on the 15th inst. Loss $4,000. The City Council of Petersburg has voted $5,000 for the purchase of arms for the volunteers of that city. The water of Loch Katrine, now supplied to Glassgow for drinking
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