Richmond Enquirer, April 25, 1861 Brigadier General M.D. Bonham, at the head of five hundred troops from South Carolina arrived here last evening by the Southern train. A large crowd of citizens and an escort of Virginia troops awaited them at the depot. Cheer after cheer greeted the representatives of the gallant Palmetto State. As [...]

Richmond Enquirer, April 25, 1861 All day yesterday, and up to a late hour last night, the streets were thronged with the gallant volunteers of Virginia who are pouring into the camp at the Fair Grounds near this city, in great numbers. Everywhere the gallant sons of Virginia are responding to the call of the [...]

Richmond Enquirer, April 25, 1861 BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS, in the emergency which was supposed to exist during the past week, arising from information that an invasion of the rivers of the State was about to be made, and the movements of the vessels of the United States with troops into [...]

Richmond Enquirer, April 24, 1861 We rejoice, (says the Lynchburg “Virginia,”) that this distinguished officer and worthy son of Virginia, has withdrawn from Lincoln’s army and thrown himself upon the bosom of his native State. It was what we expected of the man. Capt. Maury has done likewise and thus, these two noble men, the [...]

April 23, 1861 Virginia, God Bless Her! We are prouder than ever of the land of our birth. Virginia gives this day satisfactory assurance to the world that she has not the breed of noble blood. Her long patience and forbearance under wrongs and injuries will not henceforth be construed into timidity or a time-serving [...]

Richmond Enquirer April 20, 1861 The eighteenth of April, one thousand eight hundred and sixty one, will be noted as the most eventful day in Virginia history. On that day Virginia, through her sovereign Convention, dissolved the political bands by which she has been connected with the United States Government from its formation, seventy four [...]

Richmond Enquirer April 20, 1861 Reported for the Richmond Telegraph. (Special Dispatch to the Richmond Enquirer.) NORFOLK, April 19—Col. Elzey and Dr. Jones, both from Maryland, and stationed at Old Point, sent in their resignations yesterday. Both of these gentlemen have served in the army with distinction for a number of years, and last in [...]

Richmond Enquirer April 20, 1861 We feel perfectly safe in making this announcement. Information from all parts of the State is to the effect that the flag of the Southern Confederacy waves triumphantly over the land of Macon. An immense meeting was held at Raleigh, on Tuesday last, at which speeches were made by Hon. [...]

Richmond Enquirer April 20, 1861 The demonstration here last evening in honor of the withdrawal of Virginia from the Abolitionized Union, was grand and enthusiastic. The Main street was brilliantly illuminated for the distance of nearly a mile, nearly every window being lighted up, and bonfires at various points. The procession was extensive and imposing, [...]

Richmond Enquirer April 20, 1861 The Confederate flag was displayed from the Customs House, Hotels and private residences. Eight stars being generally the number of the flag—one having been added for old Virginia. The Custom House was taken out of the hands of the United States, and placed under the guard of State troops. The [...]

Richmond Enquirer April 20, 1861 The Governor of the State of Maryland and the Mayor of Baltimore have united in proclamations to the people of that State and City, urging upon them the duties peculiar to the crisis and responsibilities it imposes upon them. Both the Governor and the Mayor refer to the fact that [...]

Richmond Enquirer April 20, 1861 Latest by Telegraph. THE FIRST BLOODSHED. Resistance to Northern Troops, etc., etc., etc. BALTIMORE, April 19.—A terrible conflict has occurred this afternoon between the people of this city and a portion of the soldiers of the New York Seventh Regiment. Several have been killed and wounded. The whole volunteer military [...]

Richmond Enquirer April 20, 1861 Whereas seven of the States formerly composing a part of the United States, have, by authority of their people, solemnly resumed the powers granted by them to the United States, and have framed a Constitution and organized a Government for themselves, to which the people of those States are yielding [...]

Richmond Enquirer April 20, 1861 WASHINGTON, April 19.—The Alexandria Gazette of this morning confirms the rumor, prevalent here yesterday, to the effect that a body of Virginia troops were marching upon Harper’s Ferry this morning. About 400 Pennsylvania troops and Sherman’s battery of flying artillery arrived here tonight. The Proclamation of Gov. LETCHER, of Virginia, [...]

Richmond Enquirer April 20, 1861 There are some curious coincidences in South Carolina history, between past and present, which deserve remembrance. South Carolina was the first of the Colonies to declare an independent State Constitution in the days of the Revolution. South Carolina was the first State to secede from the late Confederacy and declare [...]

Richmond Enquirer April 20, 1861 South Carolina will aid Virginia with two regiments of her victorious troops to maintain the bold position which she has assumed against Federal usurpation. We understand that the regiment of Col. MAXCY GREGG, and the regiment of Col. PETTIGREW, have been selected for this service. Of course these regiments will [...]

January 1, 1861 Richmond Enquirer The resignation of Secretary Floyd, which was tendered on Saturday night last, will be deeply regretted by the people of Virginia. Under the circumstances, Secretary Floyd has done only what every high toned gentleman would have done. The Administration had given an unqualified pledge, to the Representatives from South Carolina, [...]