Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-23
THE RICHMOND WHIG,
TaE SONS OF VIRGINIA IN LOUISIANA.

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| TPro,a the Nsw Orleans Crescent of April 20
meeting of nsives of Virginia, now residents of n
Orleans and Louisiana held last nigh. in the large
gentlemen's parlor of the ST. Charles Hotel Although
the call not issued until about o'clock, the large
| parlor of the hotel crowded TO Overlooking.
The meeting was called to order by Col D. A. Wilson,
who nominated the following gentlemen for officers Ct
| the meeting:
| VICE PRESIDENTS.
| A. D. Kelley. T. l.. Macon
! w. II. Paxton, Marshall Smith,
| Chas. N. Massie, deo. Macmurdo,
w. G. Lipscomb, Ro. b. Scott,
Hon. Gerard Stth, walter Cox,
Chas. X. Wheat, Judge Eagen,
| Chas. Macmurdo, Jno Macmudo,
| ]. D. Denegre, O. D. Yancey,
D. B. Bridges.
SECRETARIES
| VIM NJ semple, L. N. Montgomery,
Mr. Bonford taking the chair, addressed the meet
ug for few minutes in eloquent and patriotic sttain
cong ratuating those present the proud attitude Of
Virglil
Gen. c. R. Wheat moved that committee of three be
appointed wait Gov. Moore, and iavte him TO take
a seat in the meeting. hessrs. Wheat Bridges aud
Suly were appointed the committee.
Mr.. r. A. Grnnan moved that committee OF eight
be appointed to report resolutions the meeting The
motion was adopted and r. A. Grinnan, Judge Eagan,
Col d. A. Wilson, VIM. b. Walker, A. b. James, K. A.
Browne Bei amin Crump and Q. L. G. Dupuy were az
The committee retired and in the meantime the meet
ing addressed by Gen1 Wheat, D. B. Bridges, Esq,
Mr.. Mari, of Tennessee, who announced himself u
grandson OF the Old Dominion" Mr. Mason, of Texas,
who is a son of Senator Mason, of Virginia. and other
gentlemen and these speeches aroused the enthusiasm
of the audience the highest pitch Cheers given
for Virginia. for Louisiana for Mississippi for Tennessee
for Gov Ja kson of Missouri and for Gen. Beauregard
We have the patriotic enthusiasm OF popu
lar assembly more thoroughly aroused.
Tha rnn them arad
ported the following.
At meeting Of Virginans residents of Louisiana,
called upon the announcement OF the passage OF the
dnance of secession by the Convection Of Virginia
Resolred, That natives of the Old Dominion, We
have received tie of her secession with unbounded
Joy.
Resolved That we send her our heartfelt greetings
and will hail the advent OF her in the galaxy
OF our glorious Southern Confederation, with pride and
pleasure.
Resolved That while as citizens of Louisiana by adop
tion, first allegiance is to her, yet we pledge our
selves ever, to be true to Vrgnias rallying
cry, Sic semper Trannis."
Resoired That the action Of the Governors Of North
Carolina Tent essee Kentucky aud Missouri indicating
one unanimous feeling among the Southern
people, fills our hearts and nerves our arms.
The resolutions being put TO vote, unanimously
adopted amid vociferous cheers.
Mr. A. b. James moved that these resolutions be sent
TO the Governors CT the Southern States which have not
seeded, and the resolution adopted unanimously.
On motion, il was
Resolved That the resolutions be published and that
all Vrgnaus in the city be requested TO sign their names
TO printed copy.
Bref and spii. stirring addresses were then made by
Judge Eagan and Gen. Barrow, alter which, the meeting
AGj urned.
N,w ORLEASs 10Th lpril 1861