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1776 AD (search for this): article 1
s, 3d do.; John L. Burnes, 4th do. Sixty brave and patriotic sons of the South responded to the call, and no doubt our company will number one hundred in a few days. Our Captain leaves for Richmond to-day, for the purpose of procuring arms and uniforms. Our company is now anxiously awaiting a call, and will no doubt gladly respond. A Member. Washington College, Va., April 24th. It is a historical fact that the students of Washington College, (then Liberty Hall Academy,) in 1776, marched, with Rev. Wm. Graham at their head, to Rockfish Gap, in order to keep back Tarleton from invading West Virginia, and now they are as ready to keep back Lincoln and his hirelings from invading the soil of Virginia. To-day we organized a volunteer company, called "Liberty Hall Volunteers." The company numbers 60 men. Prof. Alex. L. Nelson (Professor of Mathematics) was elected Captain; Prof. J. J. White, 1st Lieutenant; John N. Lyle, of Christiansburg, Va., 2d Lieutenant, and Lewis S
Botetourt (search for this): article 1
ts. The ladies of the town, in large numbers, have been at work all the week in the Presbyterian Church, in preparation peculiar to their line of duty. Botetourt. This county is rallying gloriously to the call of the Commonwealth. The Valley Sentinel says: The Fincastle Rifles, Capt. Thompson, 80 strong — as brsmile or self conceited smirk upon their visages, but with minds made up, ready to do and to dare, and if needs be die, in behalf of their proud old mother. Botetourt and Craig will probably send a regiment of brave volunteers into the field. Providing the means. The little county of Craig, on Monday last, by voluntaralso, that Montgomery has made up a subscription of $10,000, to be used by her volunteers. A gentleman in Buchanan gives $1,000 for the use of the volunteers of Botetourt. An Editor's farewell. The Tappahannock, "Rural Southerner"contains the following announcement: The publication of the "Rural Southerner" will be
Abraham Lincoln (search for this): article 1
s. Our Captain leaves for Richmond to-day, for the purpose of procuring arms and uniforms. Our company is now anxiously awaiting a call, and will no doubt gladly respond. A Member. Washington College, Va., April 24th. It is a historical fact that the students of Washington College, (then Liberty Hall Academy,) in 1776, marched, with Rev. Wm. Graham at their head, to Rockfish Gap, in order to keep back Tarleton from invading West Virginia, and now they are as ready to keep back Lincoln and his hirelings from invading the soil of Virginia. To-day we organized a volunteer company, called "Liberty Hall Volunteers." The company numbers 60 men. Prof. Alex. L. Nelson (Professor of Mathematics) was elected Captain; Prof. J. J. White, 1st Lieutenant; John N. Lyle, of Christiansburg, Va., 2d Lieutenant, and Lewis Summers, (son of Hon. G. W. Summers,) 3d Lieutenant. A large and beautiful flag of the Southern Confederacy now floats over the College, and rallying under that fla
24th (search for this): article 1
small, has sent off three companies of volunteers — the fourth is nearly completed, and, I understand, a fifth is in progress. And such is the enthusiasm and patriotism in our community, that a company of young ladies could be raised in a few days who are anxious and willing to go to nurse the sick and bind up the wounds, and some of them say they would fight, too. M. D. R. Clover depot, Va., April 25, 1861. A barbecue was given by the citizens of this place on Wednesday, the 24th inst., for the purpose of raising a volunteer company.--About 12 o'clock M., the people assembled at the Baptist Church for the purpose of organizing, electing officers, &c. The meeting was called to order, and the object of the same explained by B. F. Garrett, Esq., and opened with prayer by the Rev. Jno. T. Clark. The following officers were unanimously elected: Dr. Jno. C. Coleman, Captain; Capt. A. Frank Rice, 1st Lieutenant; Capt. Thomas Watkins, 2d do.; Jno. M. Cole, 1st Sergeant; W.
Montgomery (search for this): article 1
s, but with minds made up, ready to do and to dare, and if needs be die, in behalf of their proud old mother. Botetourt and Craig will probably send a regiment of brave volunteers into the field. Providing the means. The little county of Craig, on Monday last, by voluntary subscription and by the action of her Court, will amply provide, not only for the equipment of her volunteers, but also for all families that may be left in want by those who volunteer. We learn also, that Montgomery has made up a subscription of $10,000, to be used by her volunteers. A gentleman in Buchanan gives $1,000 for the use of the volunteers of Botetourt. An Editor's farewell. The Tappahannock, "Rural Southerner"contains the following announcement: The publication of the "Rural Southerner" will be suspended until a settlement of the difficulties now agitating our country can be effected. Persons having claims against the proprietor will please hand them in immediately. Those
Buchanan (search for this): article 1
ud old mother. Botetourt and Craig will probably send a regiment of brave volunteers into the field. Providing the means. The little county of Craig, on Monday last, by voluntary subscription and by the action of her Court, will amply provide, not only for the equipment of her volunteers, but also for all families that may be left in want by those who volunteer. We learn also, that Montgomery has made up a subscription of $10,000, to be used by her volunteers. A gentleman in Buchanan gives $1,000 for the use of the volunteers of Botetourt. An Editor's farewell. The Tappahannock, "Rural Southerner"contains the following announcement: The publication of the "Rural Southerner" will be suspended until a settlement of the difficulties now agitating our country can be effected. Persons having claims against the proprietor will please hand them in immediately. Those persons who owe us, will, of course, continue to held on to our money until after the war, when
Gibson (search for this): article 1
as further resolved that the sections organize themselves into companies, and elect their own officers. It was also voted that the Major and Captains constitute a court-martial. A committee of three in each section, consisting of the following gentlemen, was appointed to get names for the Home Guard in each section: 1st Section--M. Clopton, S. Wicker, and Dr. Temple. 2d Section--Wm. Parsley, S. Ligon, and Jos. Parsley. 3d Section--A. D. Wicker, R. Burnett, and W. N. Barker. 4th Section--Capt. Gibson, Ed. Sydnor, and A. G. Ellyson. The aforesaid committee was also empowered to call and organize the sections as soon as possible. The following resolution was also adopted, viz: That it be recommended to each division of this district to appoint a committee of five persons, whose duty it shall be to visit from time to time the families of all persons who have volunteered or may volunteer, and see that they shall not suffer for any attention or comfort. X. Sweet Springs, Va., Apri
Wise (search for this): article 1
ike unto Belshazzer's, could he obtain a glance. They come from the mountains, the glens and the valleys, with rushing cheer, and woe to the foe which meets them on the field. Their admirable discipline, their proficiency in drill, and the zeal with which they spring to every command, tells more powerfully than pen can portray that they are alive to the exigencies of the times. The Dragoons, from Caroline, are really splendid in appearance. Captain Cary's command, that of Captain Wise, and indeed all, without exception, are of an order to make the military eye sparkle with delight. The main encampment is on the Fair Grounds, but Old Abe's cohorts will find a few of the same sort at other points. The ladies of the town, in large numbers, have been at work all the week in the Presbyterian Church, in preparation peculiar to their line of duty. Botetourt. This county is rallying gloriously to the call of the Commonwealth. The Valley Sentinel says:
John Letcher (search for this): article 1
J. J. White, 1st Lieutenant; John N. Lyle, of Christiansburg, Va., 2d Lieutenant, and Lewis Summers, (son of Hon. G. W. Summers,) 3d Lieutenant. A large and beautiful flag of the Southern Confederacy now floats over the College, and rallying under that flag the students, with Capt. Nelson to lead them, are ready to march to victory or to death! Washington College has furnished our country with some prominent men; among many others are the following, viz: Our excellent Governor, John Letcher; Ex-Gov. McDowell; Hon. John J. Crittenden, of Ky., and Hon. G. W. Summers. K. O. Hanover. Old Church, Hanover Co., April 25, 1861. At an adjourned meeting of the citizens of the lower part of Hanover, held at this place to- day, for the purpose of forming a Home Guard, Rev. D. C. Harrison was elected Chair man, and Rev. J. B. T. Patterson Secretary. The proceedings of the meeting held at Hanover Court-House were read. A plan dividing Magisterial District No. 1 into four
William Ballard Preston (search for this): article 1
volunteers reached the depot, and the car was made to resound with the shoutings of the assembled multitude. The company from Pulaski was detained by order of Gen. Preston; and that company, together with the Blacksburg volunteers, led by our company, marched up to our little village, where every house was thrown open for their aiptions. At 9½ o'clock the whistle gave the signal for starting, and the three companies referred to, under the command of their gallant leaders, Cols. Trigg and Preston, went off amid the shouts of the assembly. There were many tearful eyes and sad hearts in our village on that day — husbands parting with wives, parents with chi to organize in the county — the first to enter the service of the State--left Fincastle on Tuesday, to rendezvous at Boncack's, in obedience to the orders of General Preston. Yes, left Fincastle, and left not a dry eye nor a tearless cheek behind them.--They left as we would have them leave, not with a senseless smile or self con
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