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The Daily Dispatch: April 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], Indiana. (search)
. John B. Strange was called to the chair, and R. S. Brock elected Secretary. The Chairman, in a spirited and eloquent address, explained the object of the meeting to denounce and remonstrate against the act of the Black Republican President, Abe Lincoln, in calling on Virginia for men to fight against her own interest, against herself, and appointing this, the home of the illustrious Madison, as a place of rendezvous for the Black Republican troops. Capt. Wm. C. Scott, of the Gordonsville Greys, then offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted: Whereas, We have learned, through the press, that Abe Lincoln has made a requisition on Virginia for three regiments of troops, and has appointed this as one of the rendezvous for said troops: Be it therefore. Resolved, That, let our Convention do what it may, we consider that any such move would be a desecration of our soil, and that we will resist it to the death. On motion the proceedings of the m
The Daily Dispatch: April 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 8 (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.change of sentiment in North Carolina. Raleigh, N. C., April 15th, 1861. Lincoln's Proclamation, that we received here this evening, created quite a sensation.--A great many Union men of the strongest stamp, upon seeing it, acknowledged that they had been mislead, deceived, and that now they would stand by the South, come weal or woe. There will be a large meeting of true Southern men at the Court-House to-morrow night, to deliberate on, and express their opinion concerning, the present state of affairs. Yes, the people are beginning to see things in their true light and I am confident in saying that the majority of the people of North Carolina, in spite of their error in voting down a Convention, are true to Southern rights, to Southern principles. Gov. Ellis has been quite unwell for the last few days. He is all right on the important question of the day. Long life to him.--He will issue an order to-morrow to call togethe