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The Daily Dispatch: May 14, 1861., [Electronic resource], English Opinions on the Fort Sumter affair. (search)
Citizens' Hall. After partaking of a hearty repast, the first regular toast was pronounced, "The day we celebrate." This was drank standing, followed by three times three hearty cheers for the "old Blues." Capt. Wise responded, giving a rapid history of the company, and inspiring his hearers with all the zeal and patriotism that animates his breast in this struggle for Southern independence. Patriotic speeches were delivered by Col. Ruggles, May, Lacy, Capt. Walker, Capt. Maule, Lieut. Cunningham, Lieut. Gilman, Mr. Seddon, Dr. Blankman and others. The last toast was proposed by Color Sergeant Tompkins: "Our Captain." "Enough said." This was received with vociferous cheers and drank standing, each man purposing in his heart to follow the Captain wherever he might lead, which will always be in the front rank and in the thickest of the fight. Private Mountjoy then enlivened us with a song, which was received with bursts of laughter. The Fredericksburg Brass Band was in attenda