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The Daily Dispatch: April 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], Sunday, April 21, 1861. (search)
From Europe.a French frigate reported to have been sent to Charleston. Sr. Johns, N. F., April 20.--The steamship Columbia, from Liverpool on the 8th inst., arrived at this port to-day. It was rumored that France has sent a frigate to Charleston, at the suggestion of President Davis. The British Parliament reassembled on the 8th inst. Some of the leading men of Greece were proposing Prince Alfred, of England, for King of Greece, as the best means for settling the present dynasty difficulties. It is reported that Prince Napoleon intends making a rapid incursion into Syria. It is asserted that a treaty has been concluded between Russia and France. The Opinione Nationale says that in the event of a collision, France has secured the support of Russia, and Austria that of England. The French army is to be increased nearly 200,000 men. Garibaldi is said to be opposed to Count Cavour's policy. The Magyars have invited Garibaldi to lead them
The Daily Dispatch: April 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], An Extraordinary Affair (search)
Capital of the South. The Virginia Convention on Saturday adopted the following resolution: Resolved, by this Convention, that the President of the Confederate States and the constituted authorities of the Confederacy be, and they are hereby cordially and respectfully invited, whenever in their opinion the public interest or convenience may require it, to make the city of Richmond, or some other place in this State, the seat of the Government of the Confederacy. This is an admirable move. Richmond has great advantages for being the Capital of the Southern Confederacy. Its location, healthfulness, accessibility from the South, strategical and moral position, give it claims of a high order. Nature seems to have marked out this grand and beautiful locality for the Capital of a great nation. It is generally believed that President Davis will make Richmond his headquarters at an early day.
The Daily Dispatch: April 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], 179th Regiment. (search)
ginia in the defence of her soil. We will not be guilty of the unchristian spirit of inviting a conflict, but if reason has deserted the authorities at Washington, and they desire a trial of strength, let them invade Virginia, let them take the first step towards subjugation." The Enquirer adds: "Virginia being now one of the Confederate States, can take no aggressive step without the authority of the Government at Montgomery. Her position is one of defence. She is ready and amply prepared to defend her soil; her people, like all brave men, anxiously desire peace; but when this is denied, her people will meet the issue of war with a determination that not one Northern invader shall return to tell the tale of their defeat. "President Davis has the confidence of the people, and he will, at the proper time and in the proper manner, protect the rights and avenge the wrongs of every State and people who may place their destiny and fortunes with the Confederate States."
The Daily Dispatch: April 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Meeting of the Confederate Congress.Message of President Davis. Montgomery, Ala., April 29. --Congress met at noon to-day, and the President's Message was read. It announces the ratification of the permanent Constitution by all the Confederate States, and it only remains for elections to be held for the designation of officers to administer it. The President says the declaration of war laid against this Confederacy by Abraham Lincoln rendered it necessary to convene Congress to devise measures for the defence of the country. He then reviews at length the relations heretofore existing between the States, and the events which have resulted in the present warfare. Referring to the result of the mission of the Commissioners to Washington, he says the crooked paths of diplomacy can scarcely furnish and example so wanting in courtesy, in candor and directness, as was the course of the United States Government towards our Commissioners. The President incidentally re
The Daily Dispatch: April 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ed by infidel abolitionism to bind and shackle the fair form of Virginia. Virginia, Old Ironsides, is now boldly launched in the sea of war — her sails proudly flapping in the roar of the coming storm. Her Sic Semper Tyrannis rivetted to the masthead, defiantly waving in the rage of the warring elements, cheered by as gallant a crew as ever sang pæans to the Goddess of Freedom. Her commander the genius, her pilot the spirit of retributive justice. Old Virginia gives all hail to Gen. Davis with his Beauregard, In salutation to the abolition minions, with cannon, mortar and petard-- To brave the lion in his den, the Douglas in his hall, For, e'en now, Federal Lincolnism is destined to its fall. Come, Southron, come, Virginia has prepared the battle field; the gorey banquet of embattled hosts is spread. Come, Southron, come, welcome your gallant spirits to chaunt in unison the song of freedom's victory. On our sunny Southern sky there is inscrolled in let
The Daily Dispatch: may 3, 1861., [Electronic resource], Characteristic. (search)
y.Extra session of the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States. [reported for the Richmond Dispatch.] Montgomery, Ala., April 29, 1861. April 29, 1861. Congress assembled to-day at noon, in compliance with the proclamation of President Davis, convening an extra session. It was a gratifying scene to notice the cordial greetings, the shaking of hands, the pleasant smiles, and other demonstrations of welcome, which were interchanged among the members, as they met this morning m the President. The first business in order was the call of the roll, and few names were called which were not responded to. The President stated that a quorum was present, and that Congress was now ready to transact business. Messrs. Davis, Jones, Wigfall, and Orr came forward, took the oath, and subscribed to the Constitution. Mr. T. R. R. Cobb, of Georgia, said that as a quorum was present, and the Congress had been convened by the proclamation of the President, he moved
The Daily Dispatch: may 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 10 (search)
on the day of election. He denounced Lincoln and his party; spoke of the noble efforts Virginia had made to save the old Union; but that Lincoln had dissolved it — had released every State from all obligations to be bound by the Federal Government. As Washington county had given a very large majority for the Union candidates — of whom he was one--he now desired the old county to give the largest vote she ever polled for the Ordinance of Secession. He spoke in high terms of praise of President Davis, Vice President Stephens, and the Constitution of the Southern Confederacy. He remarked that although he always loved the old Federal Constitution as a great work, yet, in all candor, he must say that the Constitution of the Southern Confederacy was superior to it in many respects — that no man could object to it. He said that when fighting was to be done, he was to be counted in for the fight. He appealed to the people to vote for the Ordinance of Secession, and said, "If the vot<
The Daily Dispatch: may 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Vicksburg batteries. (search)
Is President Davis coming? We cannot too strongly press upon the military authorities at Montgomery the importance of their early presence in Virginia. The battle-ground of this great conflict is to be upon Virginia soil, and no precaution should be omitted which could contribute to the success of our Southern arms. It is not to be denied that Virginia has been taken at great disadvantage in the sudden outbreak of the war. However plain to the vision of many of her citizens might have been the fact that war was imminently impending, yet the large majority of our people, and the public authorities, could not realize, and would not recognize, the danger. The consequence has been natural. The war has found us not fully provided with the munitions of war and the appointments of an army, and, what is much more important, without well digested military organization. The work of organization has had to be perfected exclusively by civilians. We have a few officers of the late
The Daily Dispatch: June 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 5 (search)
e-enact the heroic deed of that brave Virginian in Alexandria. The two Baltimore companies arrived at Suffolk yesterday. John D. Myrick, a gentleman of wealth, on Norfolk, commands what is called the Baltimore Artillery Company, and advertises for a few more able-bodied recruits. As I said, the spirit of the Marylanders is irrepressible, and aid and comfort will continue to come from that manacled State despite the efforts of the Baboon and his Ape Hicks. The proclamation of President Davis, appointing a day of fasting and prayer, is a model paper, evincing the taste, judgment, and true religious tone of the Christian gentleman and statesman. The Congress of Bankers, shortly to assemble farther South, and to which you devote an article in yesterday's Dispatch, is a proper move at the proper time. Some arrangements ought to be consummated by which the notes of all the solvent Hanks throughout the South should be taken at par by each. The discount which has heretofore
The Daily Dispatch: June 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 11 (search)
the poor devils incarcerated here. If there is anything more than another that they would appreciate it is a "sunny smile." Is their absence owing to want of attraction in the artillery manoeuvres? If so, that is a poor excuse. Ladies, attention! We know you enjoy the sight of a set of fine looking men, and we flatter ourselves we can give you a feast; or, if the Cadets are an inducement, I assure you that Col. Smith, with the assistance of a number of ladies of acknowledged taste, has stationed here the "flower of his flock." It is anything but flattering to see the number who drive by to the other encampments every bright afternoon, not even deigning to cast a smile on our gallant laddies. Don't be so partial. We are, with a few exceptions, the finest looking men this side of "Dixie," and besides, President Davis is daily expected, and if you would see him and us, come early and bring your knitting, for in a few days your chance will be lost. Your friend, John Quill.
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