AUSTIN STATE GAZETTE, June 15, 1861, p. 3, c. 1
Austin, Travis Co., Texas
A military meeting was held at the Capitol on last Tuesday
evening. It was the largest, most harmonious and enthusiastic we
have ever attended in Austin. Gen. Thomas Green presided, and
Messrs. J. C. Darden, J. Q. St. Clair and Sam. J. Wood acted as
Secretaries. The object of the meeting was to receive reports of
committees appointed at a previous meeting, and to provide
further means to equip volunteers for service. Excellent,
entertaining and instructive addresses were delivered by Col. A.
R. Crozier, N. G. Shelley, Esq., Col. J. P. Neal and E. W. CAVE,
Esq.
This meeting called out the largest array of the beauty of Austin
that we have ever seen assembled in this city. They, at least,
are a unit in favor of Southern union, and thoroughly aroused to
a sense of the dangers that surround us; and we can announce to
our readers that a revolution in public sentiment is now going on
daily. Prejudices are being overcome under the inspirations of
patriotism, and the countenance, encouragement, and approving
smiles of the women of Austin. It will not be long until the
disaffected leaders of the opposition will have the honor of
enjoying in the future the glory of their political "deep
damnation."
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Lynna Kay Shuffield
P. O. Box 16604
Houston, Texas 77222
telephone: 713/692-4511
e-mail: friday(a)argohouston.com
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