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Jefferson Davis (search for this): article 1
r the repulse of the Northern troops from Maryland. Intimation was this morning thrown out that the important work of fortifying the heights surrounding the city is to be commenced forthwith, and would be persecuted with every means at their disposal. Experienced engineers are said to be now engaged in selecting and surveying the most eligible defensive points. The rumor which was most eagerly repeated this forenoon, and which occasioned unbounded satisfaction, was, in effect, that Jeff. Davis was rapidly advancing northward, at the head of 100,000 troops, and might be expected at Richmond, or its vicinity, in the course of a few days. The advance guard of this force — comprising 5,000 South Carolinian--are expected, it is said in this connection, to reach Norfolk in a day or two at farthest. --The rumor was based upon a private letter from well-informed Southern sources, received, it is said, by a merchant of this city. The necessity of some such aid from the South to en
April 23rd (search for this): article 1
ed or in progress. Our correspondence is becoming so heavy that we are under the necessity of omitting many letters sent for publication, and of striking out everything except actual news from others. A Lexington correspondent writes, April 23d, as follows: The war fever has not abated in our county. A well-uniformed Infantry company, (Capt. Updike,) calling themselves the Rockbridge Greys, are now all ready for marching orders. At present they are quartered at the Virginia Milisuch of the Mounted Rifles as have none. In short, in spite of the large "Union" vote given by our county in the Convention election, our people are now all right. The following is an extract from a letter dated Ruther Glen, Caroline co., April 23d: The Caroline Greys drilled at this place yesterday, and are drilling again to-day. It is a company of finely formed and well-drilled young men, and destined, when brought into actual service, to make its mark high and to achieve bright a
Bragg (search for this): article 1
S. D. Ramseur, late of the U. S. A., Captain.--The Raleigh Riflemen, about 90 men. Our worthy Mayor, Wm. H. Harrison, Esq., has been elected Captain of this Company. The Oak City Guards, Capt. W. H. High, about 50 men. Several other companies will be formed in this county. In addition to these, a large number of the citizens over 45 years of age, and heads of families, have organized a "Home Guard," who will perform patrol duty, and will be ready for active service when needed. Ex-Governor Bragg has command of this company. Governor Ellis has called an extra session of the Legislature, to most the first day of May. Although in feeble health, he has, so far, sustained himself nobly in the present crisis. No man has a stronger hold upon the affections of the people of North Carolina at this time than John W. Ellis. The Council of State met here to-day, at the call of the Governor. They have resolved to establish a military encampment here without delay, for the purpose
Hoke (search for this): article 1
North Carolina at this time than John W. Ellis. The Council of State met here to-day, at the call of the Governor. They have resolved to establish a military encampment here without delay, for the purpose of drilling the volunteers. The Governor is receiving offers of volunteers from all parts of the State. A flag of the Confederate States now waves over our State Capitol. Messrs. Syme & Hall raised one over the "Register" office, with fifteen stars, amid great enthusiasm. Adjutant General Hoke, of North Carolina, has issued an order, under the Governor's direction, for the enrollment of 30,000 volunteers. The "fiery cross" of resistance is flashing all over the State. With regard to the seizure of the Fayette Arsenal by 2,200 North Carolina troops, the State Journal says: The United States officer in command of some sixty troops, seeing the demonstration, at once surrendered. He was permitted to salute his flag, which was at once hauled down and the flag of the So
Merrill (search for this): article 1
f a "State secret." Another large supply of arms and ammunition has been obtained, but from what quarter we were unable to learn. Carts and drays were actively engaged all this forenoon in conveying shot and balls in large quantities from the shot tower and other points. A number of Merrill's patent rifles, a destructive and much admired weapon, were this morning received from he manufactories of Merrill & Thomas, by the city authorities, for whom they were expressly manufactured. f a "State secret." Another large supply of arms and ammunition has been obtained, but from what quarter we were unable to learn. Carts and drays were actively engaged all this forenoon in conveying shot and balls in large quantities from the shot tower and other points. A number of Merrill's patent rifles, a destructive and much admired weapon, were this morning received from he manufactories of Merrill & Thomas, by the city authorities, for whom they were expressly manufactured.
Thomas (search for this): article 1
ain the position assumed by the authorities, is generally admitted, and until the actual occurrence of the crisis, all eyes will be turned hopefully and anxiously in the direction from whence the reinforcements are expected to come. It is confidently asserted that a requisition for aid has already been made upon Virginia and North Carolina by the proper authorities, and the origin of the statement is invested with an air of mystery which lends to the rumor much of the authority and dignity of a "State secret." Another large supply of arms and ammunition has been obtained, but from what quarter we were unable to learn. Carts and drays were actively engaged all this forenoon in conveying shot and balls in large quantities from the shot tower and other points. A number of Merrill's patent rifles, a destructive and much admired weapon, were this morning received from he manufactories of Merrill & Thomas, by the city authorities, for whom they were expressly manufactured.
Hall (search for this): article 1
a military encampment here without delay, for the purpose of drilling the volunteers. The Governor is receiving offers of volunteers from all parts of the State. A flag of the Confederate States now waves over our State Capitol. Messrs. Syme & Hall raised one over the "Register" office, with fifteen stars, amid great enthusiasm. Adjutant General Hoke, of North Carolina, has issued an order, under the Governor's direction, for the enrollment of 30,000 volunteers. The "fiery cross" of reterials as any commander could desire. A considerable proportion of the volunteers are said to be from the counties, from which scores are hourly arriving in squads or as individuals. The majority of this uniformed volunteer force are armed with Hall's patent carbine, an easily loaded and rapid firing weapon, better adapted to the use of inexperienced marksmen, perhaps, than the Minnie musket. In military circles the chief topics of discussion are the rumored movements of the Confederate
April 24th (search for this): article 1
ined by the forces of the Confederate States at Charleston over the troops of the Federal Government, and believing it to be the purpose of the Federal Government to reduce the Southern States to subjection Therefore. Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the Confederate States, and unanimously pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor, to the maintenance of the rights of Virginia and the South. North Carolina. A Raleigh correspondent, writing on the 24th of April, gives us the following information from the Old North State: Our people are wide awake, and we are responding nobly to the call made for volunteers to defend the rights of the South. The ladies, ever foremost in good works, held a meeting in the basement of the Baptist Church yesterday morning, for the purpose of making up the necessary clothing, &c., for our volunteer companies. There was a general outpouring of the ladies of the city, and they will provide our volunteers wit
May 1st (search for this): article 1
as been elected Captain of this Company. The Oak City Guards, Capt. W. H. High, about 50 men. Several other companies will be formed in this county. In addition to these, a large number of the citizens over 45 years of age, and heads of families, have organized a "Home Guard," who will perform patrol duty, and will be ready for active service when needed. Ex-Governor Bragg has command of this company. Governor Ellis has called an extra session of the Legislature, to most the first day of May. Although in feeble health, he has, so far, sustained himself nobly in the present crisis. No man has a stronger hold upon the affections of the people of North Carolina at this time than John W. Ellis. The Council of State met here to-day, at the call of the Governor. They have resolved to establish a military encampment here without delay, for the purpose of drilling the volunteers. The Governor is receiving offers of volunteers from all parts of the State. A flag of the Confede
Harper (search for this): article 1
wnsmen over 45 years of age, was readily formed on Saturday last, and organized with Col. J. M. Raff as Captain. By order of the Governor, ten thousand muskets from the Institute armory have been forwarded in 100 wagons to the railroad at Staunton, from there to be sent with dispatch to Richmond — the object being by this movement to have the flint locks on these muskets changed to percussion. Seven thousand pounds of powder have been removed from the Institute magazine, by order of Gen. Harper, and expressed by wagon to Winchester. This draft leaves near 20,000 arms, and 18,000 pounds of powder, together with other munitions of war, for further demands. A correspondent at Buchanan, Botetourt county, writes: Rumor having reached us that Abraham the 1st had called upon the different States for troops, and knowing that the object could be nothing less than a war upon the seceded States, our volunteer corps was summoned together, and immediate preparations were made to m
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