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Smith (search for this): article 2
Public meeting at the African Church. --In response to the call of Governor Smith, of Virginia, to meet him at the African Church, the greatest concourse of people assembled in that building last evening that ever before were at one time collected under its roof. The meeting was advertised to be held at half-past 7 o'clock.to the very death the demands of the Northern tyrant that now animates the whole Southern people was plainly visible in that meeting. About seven o'clock Governor Smith, attended by President Davis and several distinguished citizens, came upon the stand. The proceedings were opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Burrows, of thehereby we would compel the Yankees in less than twelve months to petition us for peace upon our own terms. At the conclusion of President Davis's speech, Governor Smith arose and read the following preamble and resolutions seriatim, which were unanimously adopted as the sentiment of the meeting: "Whereas, the Commonweal
Burrows (search for this): article 2
he sight and by the eager spirit that animated all present, to the first days of secession. Never before has the war spirit burned so fiercely and steadily.--The firm resolve to resist to the very death the demands of the Northern tyrant that now animates the whole Southern people was plainly visible in that meeting. About seven o'clock Governor Smith, attended by President Davis and several distinguished citizens, came upon the stand. The proceedings were opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Burrows, of the Baptist Church. The Governor addressed the multitude in a patriotic and soul-stirring speech, during which he was frequently interrupted by thunders of applause. He was followed by President Davis in an address of about three-quarters of an hour, during which he was frequently interrupted with the wildest outbursts of applause. Upon the subject of tire recent peace commission, President Davis said he himself had never entertained much hope of effecting honorable terms so lo
Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): article 2
past, we will sustain their efforts by every means and resource at our command. "Resolved, That in this presence, and in the face of the world, reverently invoking thereto the aid of Almighty God, we renew our resolve to maintain our liberties and independence; and to this we mutually pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." After the adoption of the foregoing preamble and resolutions, loud calls were made for Vice- President A. H. Stephens, Hons. G. A. Henry, of Tennessee; Hunter, of Virginia; Oldham, of Texas, and Rev. Dr. Duncan, of Richmond. The two latter responded in appropriate speeches, of about twenty minutes each; after which the meeting adjourned with three hearty cheers for each of the speakers. Last night's. experience fully demonstrated the absurdity of attempting to hold the great mass meeting of Thursday in this building, or, indeed, in any building. It is safe to say that thousands of people went away last night unable to gain entranc
United States (United States) (search for this): article 2
n our labors. In his correspondence with Lincoln, that functionary had always spoken of the United States and the Confederacy as our afflicted country; but in his replies he (the speaker) had never e duty, as it was her indisputable right, to withdraw from the association known as the United States of America, and resume her separate sovereignty; and whereas, this, her legitimate act, has been f for the purpose of subjecting her and them to the absolute and tyrannical domination of the United States; and whereas, after four years of hostilities, conducted on the part of our enemies with a bpurn with the indignation due to so gross an insult, the terms on which the President of the United States has proffered peace to the people of the Confederate States. "Resolved, That the circumConfederate States. "Resolved, That the circumstances under which that proffer has been made add to the outrage, and stamp it as a designed and premeditated indignity to our people. "Resolved, That our profoundest gratitude is due to the sol
William H. Redwood (search for this): article 3
The Court of Appeals. --This court, on Saturday last, refused the appeal applied for by the Commonwealth in the case of William H. Redwood. This settles the right of exemption from service in the second class militia of all members who can prove themselves over fifty years of age, under the joint resolution of the Legislature.
Henry Clay (search for this): article 4
scharged. The case of John W. Leathers and John Kenney, charged with being persons of evil fame, and with robbing Major William H. Gibbes, on the Petersburg cars, last Friday afternoon, of two thousand one hundred dollars, was continued till the 10th instant. Also, Sarah Leathers and George Finnegan, charged with receiving the same, knowing it to have been stolen from Major Gibbes. Thomas Doherty and George Miller were charged with permitting their children to deface the statue of Henry Clay, on the Capitol Square. The case was continued till such time as witnesses can be procured. The charge against Mrs. F. H. Heffley of annoying and disturbing the family of E. Senof was dismissed, after a hearing of the evidence. Ella, a slave, was remanded for trial before the Hustings Court on the charge of setting fire to the dwelling-house of Joseph C. Courtney. Several negroes, charged with going at large, were ordered to be whipped. After which the court adjourned.
10th (search for this): article 4
Mayor's Court. --The following cases were disposed of by the Mayor yesterday: James Newland was charged with stealing wood from Mr. Dunnington; but, after a hearing of the case, he was discharged. The case of John W. Leathers and John Kenney, charged with being persons of evil fame, and with robbing Major William H. Gibbes, on the Petersburg cars, last Friday afternoon, of two thousand one hundred dollars, was continued till the 10th instant. Also, Sarah Leathers and George Finnegan, charged with receiving the same, knowing it to have been stolen from Major Gibbes. Thomas Doherty and George Miller were charged with permitting their children to deface the statue of Henry Clay, on the Capitol Square. The case was continued till such time as witnesses can be procured. The charge against Mrs. F. H. Heffley of annoying and disturbing the family of E. Senof was dismissed, after a hearing of the evidence. Ella, a slave, was remanded for trial before the Hustin
Dunnington (search for this): article 4
Mayor's Court. --The following cases were disposed of by the Mayor yesterday: James Newland was charged with stealing wood from Mr. Dunnington; but, after a hearing of the case, he was discharged. The case of John W. Leathers and John Kenney, charged with being persons of evil fame, and with robbing Major William H. Gibbes, on the Petersburg cars, last Friday afternoon, of two thousand one hundred dollars, was continued till the 10th instant. Also, Sarah Leathers and George Finnegan, charged with receiving the same, knowing it to have been stolen from Major Gibbes. Thomas Doherty and George Miller were charged with permitting their children to deface the statue of Henry Clay, on the Capitol Square. The case was continued till such time as witnesses can be procured. The charge against Mrs. F. H. Heffley of annoying and disturbing the family of E. Senof was dismissed, after a hearing of the evidence. Ella, a slave, was remanded for trial before the Hustin
John Kenney (search for this): article 4
Mayor's Court. --The following cases were disposed of by the Mayor yesterday: James Newland was charged with stealing wood from Mr. Dunnington; but, after a hearing of the case, he was discharged. The case of John W. Leathers and John Kenney, charged with being persons of evil fame, and with robbing Major William H. Gibbes, on the Petersburg cars, last Friday afternoon, of two thousand one hundred dollars, was continued till the 10th instant. Also, Sarah Leathers and George Finnegan, charged with receiving the same, knowing it to have been stolen from Major Gibbes. Thomas Doherty and George Miller were charged with permitting their children to deface the statue of Henry Clay, on the Capitol Square. The case was continued till such time as witnesses can be procured. The charge against Mrs. F. H. Heffley of annoying and disturbing the family of E. Senof was dismissed, after a hearing of the evidence. Ella, a slave, was remanded for trial before the Husti
Joseph C. Courtney (search for this): article 4
scharged. The case of John W. Leathers and John Kenney, charged with being persons of evil fame, and with robbing Major William H. Gibbes, on the Petersburg cars, last Friday afternoon, of two thousand one hundred dollars, was continued till the 10th instant. Also, Sarah Leathers and George Finnegan, charged with receiving the same, knowing it to have been stolen from Major Gibbes. Thomas Doherty and George Miller were charged with permitting their children to deface the statue of Henry Clay, on the Capitol Square. The case was continued till such time as witnesses can be procured. The charge against Mrs. F. H. Heffley of annoying and disturbing the family of E. Senof was dismissed, after a hearing of the evidence. Ella, a slave, was remanded for trial before the Hustings Court on the charge of setting fire to the dwelling-house of Joseph C. Courtney. Several negroes, charged with going at large, were ordered to be whipped. After which the court adjourned.
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