The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-13
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tlon. Such meeting was held az the resi-
dence of v. ". Holden, editor OF the Stan
ddT/, a night OF two after the assembling of
the convention. Every precaution t. ensure
privacy was taken. Although the night
was warm, the windows were closed. tho
lights turned low, the speakers cautioned 10
moderate their voices Gov Graham pre-
sided: Judge Badger, Mr. Gilmcr and 9th
ers. made speeches. Similar meetings were
held at The residence Of Henry W Miller,
the eloquent Union orator, Of az earlier
epoch. There was nothing disloyal to the
South in these consultations the subjects
OF celebration were of party. rather than
State, or National concern but me secrecy
observed may illustrate the state OF feeling
at that period.
Happily the news from the seat OF var in
Virginia was about 70 declare truce ofmanv
months in these intestine {dissensjous The
following delegates were elected by the con
yentlOn OF the Confederate Congress: Sen
at0rS, Geo. Davis, W. T. Dortch: ReDre-
Sentattres, ". y. II. Smith j. VI. Norehead,
\. W. enable, Thos Rutiin, Burton Craiee,
!. ID. Mcdowell Il. {. Puryear A. T. nav-
idson
NORTH CAROLINA - ARMS.
The State had shown SURPRISING activity.
all things considered, in preparing for battle.
The Legislature appropriated nearly five
millions for war purposes, and most OF the
counties voted sums, large and small, in aid
OF the volunteers. Ten regiments OF twelve
months men were called for, and by the first
of June tie following, and perhaps others,
We're in Virginia, or en- route thther, viz
lst Regiment, Col. d. H. Hill; Pad Regi-
ment, Col. Solomon Williams 81. Col. w.
d. Pender; 4th, Col Junus Daniels; 9TH
Col. r. NJ Mckenny; 9th, Col. stephen
Lee
Besides these there were ten regiments of
State Troops In process Of organization.
Fgr example, Col. Fishers regiment, distin-
guished at Manassas as the Sixth \. C.
State Troops. became later the 10th y.
c. Of the Confederate infantry There were
also many companies and battalions on duty
at the Coast Defenccs Col. John f. Hoke
was Adjutant-General at this period, but
soon afterward took command of a regiment
in the field. Col. Wm. Johnston was Com
missary General DIR. Charles l.. Johnston.
Surgeon-G General.
INVASION OF VIRGINIA.
Notwithstanding its repeated declarations
hat the volunteers were wanted solc!yto de-
end the National Capitol, the Lincoln Gov
7rnment no sooner completed the subjugation
IF Maryland than the order was given to ad-
,ance upon Virginia. Much mysterious
preceded the movement, caus-
Richmond Raleigh. Charlotte and Mont
gomcry to New Orleans, as announced By
he New orH II1bUae, was about to com
nencc General Scott, indeed declared he
hould occupy Richmond mot later than
Iunc I5th. y Early on the morning Of May
18th the grand movement was begun More
han II 600 men, in three columns crossed
he Potomac, and took possession Of Alex
ndrla. The town is 50 situated as to be in
and could have been occupied at
NJ time BY single battalion. OF 50 Vir-
mia troopers on picket ten were taken, IN
ed; the remainder galloped away The
,tiz@ns awoke to find the sentries yaHning
II the wharyes as usual, except that they
-ere In blue instead Of grey. No resistance
ou!d be made; none was attempted But
-ay.-one citizen would not submit.
JACKSON DEFENDS HIS DWELLING.
The man vas Capt T. w Jackson. pro
retor Of the Marshall Hotel" lie was
ative OF Fairfax, young man Of humble
lrth, but striking character. His manly
rength, keen eye. and dauntless courage.
ere Joined with good humor. generous I'M
ulses, fondness for children, and fine sc0rn
all things mean and uudcrhanded He
al but recently purchased the Marshall
ouse, and expended all his means upon its
ftment One day the gunboat Pa,ruee
ok position opposite the town, with guns
aimed upon it. Jackson hoisted the Con
derate flag on his rooftree. and set about
organize an Artillery company. Friends
sure to draw the enemy's fire. Then he
me down save over my dead body" A