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Augusta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): article 1
t John A. Liggatt, Esq., on the arrival of the Smyth Blues, 72 strong, and the Wythe Grays, 76 strong, quartered them at the Piedmont House, and incurred all the expense incident thereto, amounting to near one hundred dollars. Augusta county. The Staunton Vindicator justly says: Probably in the history of the world there never has been manifested such enthusiastic devotion to a cause as the people of Virginia are exemplifying in this instance. And proud are we to say it, old Augusta leads the van. That liberality which always follows a consciousness of right has been exhibited in remarkable degree. Horses have been given with a freedom as though they were grasshoppers, money subscribed, transportation tendered in a manner truly astonishing. It is worthy the days of the Revolution. Capt. in Asher W. Harman has now nearly equipped his fine company of Mounted Riflemen, numbering about 100 men. This will be one of the finest in the State, and it opportunity present
Christiansburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
rting for the war — scenes and Incidents, &c., &c. We continue to make extracts from letters received at this office. To publish our correspondence entire would fill up the paper, to the exclusion of everything else. Christiansburg, Montgomery county,April 25, 1861. Our volunteer company, called the "Montgomery Fencibles," commenced gathering in early last week for drill duty, and on last Sabbath night there was a very imposing scene at the Presbyterian Church. Appropriate 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 flag the students, with Capt. Nelson to lead th
Craig (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
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 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 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 announc
Fortress Monroe (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
at there is no danger of its being damaged. Her battery of five guns--one of the best in the world — was gotten up yesterday and removed to Sewall's Point, where it was remounted behind a strong breast-work, and will eloquently respond to any attempt of a Hostile ship to pass through the Roads. When a similar battery shall be planted on Lambert's Point — which will be effected in a few days — the Navy of the Northern myrmidons will be effectually backed down to the protecting beach of Fortress Monroe. The magnificent howitzer battery of the Germantown, consisting of ten guns, was also raised yesterday and sent to Richmond on board the steamer Northampton. This will fully enable our sister city to give another welcome to the New York Seventh Regiment, or to any other friends who may challenge their respects. The shot, shell and other ammunition which were thrown into the river by the vandal hordes before their flight, are also being raised in large quantities. And <
Pulaski, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): article 1
r depot, to see the Western volunteers pass, it having been reported that a train would go down the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad at 5 o'clock P. M., with about 700 volunteers. The train arrived with the three companies from Smyth, Wythe, and Pulaski. Just as the train arrived, the Blacksburg 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 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 accommodation, and no pains were spared to make their situation comfortable. On Wednesday they were engaged most of the time in drilling. Just at night they were marched to the Presbyterian Church, and after singing and reading appropriate parts of Scripture and prayer, were affectionately commended to the care and keeping of the God of Battles--Rev. Messrs. Edward
Mecklenburg (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 1
rights and honor; and I now offer you, a beardless boy of 17 summers,--not with grief, but thanking God that I have a son to offer. May God be with you." Mecklenburg. The Clarksville Tobacco Plant gives flattering accounts of the military enthusiasm prevailing in Mecklenburg. It will be seen by the following that the soMecklenburg. It will be seen by the following that the soldiers there respond with alacrity to the call of their country: The three companies of Mecklenburg volunteers have been anxiously awaiting orders to march for several days. They expect to receive orders before we go to press this week. The Clarksville Blues, Capt. Finley, have been receiving constant accessions to their raMecklenburg volunteers have been anxiously awaiting orders to march for several days. They expect to receive orders before we go to press this week. The Clarksville Blues, Capt. Finley, have been receiving constant accessions to their ranks, and their number is almost complete. The Boydton Cavalry, Capt. Goode, has also received large accessions, and will scarcely be able to accommodate all who apply for admission. The Chambliss Light Infantry, Capt. Baskerville, will also have a full complement of men, if the ranks are not already full.--And all will respond pr
Lynchburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
ill scarcely be able to accommodate all who apply for admission. The Chambliss Light Infantry, Capt. Baskerville, will also have a full complement of men, if the ranks are not already full.--And all will respond promptly to the Governor. Lynchburg patriotism. It would seem that there is no limit to the patriotism of the citizens of Lynchburg. In addition to the many instances of liberality heretofore noticed, the Republican notices the fact that John A. Liggatt, Esq., on the arrivalLynchburg. In addition to the many instances of liberality heretofore noticed, the Republican notices the fact that John A. Liggatt, Esq., on the arrival of the Smyth Blues, 72 strong, and the Wythe Grays, 76 strong, quartered them at the Piedmont House, and incurred all the expense incident thereto, amounting to near one hundred dollars. Augusta county. The Staunton Vindicator justly says: Probably in the history of the world there never has been manifested such enthusiastic devotion to a cause as the people of Virginia are exemplifying in this instance. And proud are we to say it, old Augusta leads the van. That liberality whi
Washington county (Rhode Island, United States) (search for this): article 1
s then taken, when they unanimously decided to take the chances of getting into service, and again taking their places in the cars they soon moved off amid the most immense cheering, and with the well wishes of all present, It is to be hoped that the "Devils" will be cordially received and armed on reaching Richmond, for the State cannot well dispense with the services of so determined and brave a cor. A Virginia mother. The following letter was written by Mrs. Ann Catron, of Washington county, to her son, who promptly enrolled himself in the Mounted Rifles: "The time has come. Will you go? Now you can decide. The next dispatch will be you must go. Your country calls; will you respond now? With trembling hand but unfaltering heart I address you this note, firmly relying upon Him who sways the destiny of nations;--He is able to defend you. With all the timidity due to my sex, I am ready to offer you up in defence of your country's rights and honor; and I now offer y
Fredericksburg, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
ng about 100 men. This will be one of the finest in the State, and it opportunity presents, laurels will be won; for the dashing, intrepid, fearless character of the captain will always lead to where the conflict is fiercest. Military in Fredericksburg. The Fredericksburg Herald, of Saturday, says: There has never been so great an array of soldiery in old Fredericksburg as at this time. Their numbers, the alacrity with which they spring to every order, and their fine carriage andFredericksburg as at this time. Their numbers, the alacrity with which they spring to every order, and their fine carriage and military bearing, would cause Old Abe's knees to smite together like 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 real
Augusta county (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
will respond promptly to the Governor. Lynchburg patriotism. It would seem that there is no limit to the patriotism of the citizens of Lynchburg. In addition to the many instances of liberality heretofore noticed, the Republican notices the fact that John A. Liggatt, Esq., on the arrival of the Smyth Blues, 72 strong, and the Wythe Grays, 76 strong, quartered them at the Piedmont House, and incurred all the expense incident thereto, amounting to near one hundred dollars. Augusta county. The Staunton Vindicator justly says: Probably in the history of the world there never has been manifested such enthusiastic devotion to a cause as the people of Virginia are exemplifying in this instance. And proud are we to say it, old Augusta leads the van. That liberality which always follows a consciousness of right has been exhibited in remarkable degree. Horses have been given with a freedom as though they were grasshoppers, money subscribed, transportation tendered in
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