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Augusta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): article 1
ocessions with music paraded our streets. A large number of houses were illuminated. The enterprising proprietress of the Trout House had every window of the building--" from ground to garret"--brilliantly lighted up. The negroes joined in the general manifestations of joy at the event, and hurrahs quite enthusiastically for "Ole Virginny." Altogether, our people were more generally enthused than they have been for many years; and the demonstrations were kept up to a late hour. The Augusta (Ga.) Constitutionalist says: This auspicious event was not unexpected by our citizens. How could it be otherwise, in view of the great emergency, and of the alternative upon which our patriots and statesmen were called to decide? The question with her was, shall she adhere to an anti-slavery government, and aid in the slaughter of her friends and brothers, kindred in blood, sympathies and institutions; or will she scornfully break loose from the contaminating embrace of abolition misc
Atlanta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): article 1
The secession of Virginia. The Southern newspapers continue to bring accounts of the enthusiastic reception of the news of Virginia's secession. The Atlanta (Ga.) Confederacy, of the 19th inst., says: For a short time, every one that met his neighbor hurriedly and anxiously asked, "Is it true?" Soon, however, all doubts were removed from the minds of the most skeptical, and all over the city cheers and shouts of excitation went up. Friends and neighbors met each other with faces beaming with smites and radiant with joy. The bells all over town were set to ringing, and kept up a joyous din of long and loud peals. Our Superior Court was in session, but Judge Bull, on receiving the news, promptly adjourned the Court.--Soon the loud-mouthed cannon was brought out, and a salute of eight guns were fired in honor of the event — His Honor Judge Bull firing off the first one! Everybody was filled with rejoicing that no one tried to conceal.--Even those who lately were "indifferen
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 1
aries.--Wm. M. Semple, L. M. Montgomery. Mr. Bonford, on taking the chair, addressed the meeting for a few minutes in an eloquent and patriotic strain, congratulating those present on the proud attitude of Virginia. The following resolutions were adopted, amid vociferous cheered: Resolved, That, white, as natives of the Old Dominion, we have received the news of her secession with unbounded joy. Resolved, That we send her our heartfelt greetings, and will hail the advert of her new star in the galaxy of our glorious Southern Confederation with pride and pleasure. Resolved, That while as citizens of Louisiana by adoption, our first allegiance is to her, yet we pledge ourselves, now as ever, to be true to Virginia's reliving say, "Sic Semper Tyrannis." Resolved, That the action of the Governors of North Carolina. Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri, indicating one unanimous fouling of resistance among the Southern people fills our hearts and serves our arms.
Missouri (Missouri, United States) (search for this): article 1
aries.--Wm. M. Semple, L. M. Montgomery. Mr. Bonford, on taking the chair, addressed the meeting for a few minutes in an eloquent and patriotic strain, congratulating those present on the proud attitude of Virginia. The following resolutions were adopted, amid vociferous cheered: Resolved, That, white, as natives of the Old Dominion, we have received the news of her secession with unbounded joy. Resolved, That we send her our heartfelt greetings, and will hail the advert of her new star in the galaxy of our glorious Southern Confederation with pride and pleasure. Resolved, That while as citizens of Louisiana by adoption, our first allegiance is to her, yet we pledge ourselves, now as ever, to be true to Virginia's reliving say, "Sic Semper Tyrannis." Resolved, That the action of the Governors of North Carolina. Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri, indicating one unanimous fouling of resistance among the Southern people fills our hearts and serves our arms.
United States (United States) (search for this): article 1
contaminating embrace of abolition miscreants and demons, and seek under the banner of the Confederate States safety and honor? Her patriotic and sagacious sons have decided for her wisely and well. the field. Henceforth the star of Virginia, that shone so brightly in the old galaxy of the United States, will glitter with undimmed lustre in the Southern constellation. The delight of our cir joy as there was yesterday, after the reception of the news that Virginia had joined our Confederate States. Houses were illuminated, bells were rung in all directions, and especially on our steambtion, yesterday, by telegraph, of the glad tidings of Virginia's determination to join the Confederate States, produced in our city the most enthusiastic excitement. We have never witnessed anything om several parts of the city, and every "cologne of vantage," from which the Louisiana and Confederate States flags could be displayed, was improved for that purpose. Cheers and shouts rent the air,
Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): article 1
ries.--Wm. M. Semple, L. M. Montgomery. Mr. Bonford, on taking the chair, addressed the meeting for a few minutes in an eloquent and patriotic strain, congratulating those present on the proud attitude of Virginia. The following resolutions were adopted, amid vociferous cheered: Resolved, That, white, as natives of the Old Dominion, we have received the news of her secession with unbounded joy. Resolved, That we send her our heartfelt greetings, and will hail the advert of her new star in the galaxy of our glorious Southern Confederation with pride and pleasure. Resolved, That while as citizens of Louisiana by adoption, our first allegiance is to her, yet we pledge ourselves, now as ever, to be true to Virginia's reliving say, "Sic Semper Tyrannis." Resolved, That the action of the Governors of North Carolina. Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri, indicating one unanimous fouling of resistance among the Southern people fills our hearts and serves our arms.
Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): article 1
ries.--Wm. M. Semple, L. M. Montgomery. Mr. Bonford, on taking the chair, addressed the meeting for a few minutes in an eloquent and patriotic strain, congratulating those present on the proud attitude of Virginia. The following resolutions were adopted, amid vociferous cheered: Resolved, That, white, as natives of the Old Dominion, we have received the news of her secession with unbounded joy. Resolved, That we send her our heartfelt greetings, and will hail the advert of her new star in the galaxy of our glorious Southern Confederation with pride and pleasure. Resolved, That while as citizens of Louisiana by adoption, our first allegiance is to her, yet we pledge ourselves, now as ever, to be true to Virginia's reliving say, "Sic Semper Tyrannis." Resolved, That the action of the Governors of North Carolina. Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri, indicating one unanimous fouling of resistance among the Southern people fills our hearts and serves our arms.
Charles McMurdo (search for this): article 1
n many a social circle. The city presented the appearance of day of jubilee-- of universal holiday. A large and enthusiastic meeting of native Virginians was held at the St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, last Friday night. It was called to order by Col. D. A. Wilson, who nominated the following gentlemen for officers of the meeting: President.--P. E. Bonford. Vice Presidents.--A. D. Kelly, W. H. Paxton, Chas. M. Massie, W. C. Lipscomb, Hon. Gerard Stith, Charles R. Wheat, Charles McMurdo, J. D. Denegre, T. L. Macon, Marshall Smith, George McMurdo, D. B. Bridges, Robert B. Scott, Waiter Cox, Judge Eagan, John R. McMurdo, C. D. Yancey, Col. J. B. Walton. Secretaries.--Wm. M. Semple, L. M. Montgomery. Mr. Bonford, on taking the chair, addressed the meeting for a few minutes in an eloquent and patriotic strain, congratulating those present on the proud attitude of Virginia. The following resolutions were adopted, amid vociferous cheered: Resolved, That,
Eagan (search for this): article 1
enthusiastic meeting of native Virginians was held at the St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, last Friday night. It was called to order by Col. D. A. Wilson, who nominated the following gentlemen for officers of the meeting: President.--P. E. Bonford. Vice Presidents.--A. D. Kelly, W. H. Paxton, Chas. M. Massie, W. C. Lipscomb, Hon. Gerard Stith, Charles R. Wheat, Charles McMurdo, J. D. Denegre, T. L. Macon, Marshall Smith, George McMurdo, D. B. Bridges, Robert B. Scott, Waiter Cox, Judge Eagan, John R. McMurdo, C. D. Yancey, Col. J. B. Walton. Secretaries.--Wm. M. Semple, L. M. Montgomery. Mr. Bonford, on taking the chair, addressed the meeting for a few minutes in an eloquent and patriotic strain, congratulating those present on the proud attitude of Virginia. The following resolutions were adopted, amid vociferous cheered: Resolved, That, white, as natives of the Old Dominion, we have received the news of her secession with unbounded joy. Resolved, Th
D. Workman (search for this): article 1
erved John Tyler, Jr., son of Ex-President Tyler. Mr. Tyler had the pleasure of firing a gun in honor of the noble act of his State. The demonstration on last night was well worthy of the people of Montgomery. At 8 o'clock a large crowd gathered in front of the Central Bank, and in the midst of large bonfires and the display of fireworks, were entertained with speeches by Alex. B. Clitherall, Col. Finnie, of Memphis, John Tyler, Jr., Mr. Bullock, of Kentucky, Jas. Hodgson, S. Harris, D. Workman, Mr. Chilton, John Pollard, and others. The Mobile Tribune, of the 19th inst., thus describes the scene in that city, on the reception of the news: We have never seen so much excitement and so general an exhibition or joy as there was yesterday, after the reception of the news that Virginia had joined our Confederate States. Houses were illuminated, bells were rung in all directions, and especially on our steamboats. Crowds were gathered together, and speeches were made. Guns
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