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The Daily Dispatch: April 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], "The Bulls and Bears." (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.reception of the news in Pittsylvania. Pittsylvania C. H., Va., April 18th, 1861. By last night's mall we received the latest, most cheering, and interesting news, regarding the present state of the country; among the rest, that "Virginia had seceded" and was no longer a part or portion of that Republican Union over which the Illinois Rail-splitter wields his maul. So soon as the glorious news was heralded to our citizens, preparations were madePittsylvania C. H., Va., April 18th, 1861. By last night's mall we received the latest, most cheering, and interesting news, regarding the present state of the country; among the rest, that "Virginia had seceded" and was no longer a part or portion of that Republican Union over which the Illinois Rail-splitter wields his maul. So soon as the glorious news was heralded to our citizens, preparations were made to fire thirteen salutes, as we are of the opinion that there are at least that number of the quondam United States who sympathize with, will soon, or have become members of the "Southern Confederacy." Every man was perfectly enthusiastic, and in less than an hour the firing commenced; it was loud and long, and hearty cheers stood from every point. Music swelled its strains, and many a martial air thrilled the car of those who are ready and willing to march and fight under the folds of the Pal