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Domestic News
June 11, 1812
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Surry County, the 71st Regiment of Militia under Col. William Allen held a meeting on Wednesday last to draft 33 infantry volunteers. Overwhelming patriotic enthusiasm led to more volunteers than needed, causing difficulty in selection.
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PATRIOTIC.
We are happy to add to the numerous instances of patriotic enthusiasm which has shewn itself in the ranks of our Militia, the following honorable testimony of the zeal and fidelity of the citizens of Surry county.
On Wednesday last the 71st regiment of Militia under the command of Col. William Allen, of Surry county, had a meeting at the Court House, for the purpose of obtaining by draft 33 Infantry.—No sooner was the Standard of Freedom unfurled, than the patriotic glow which should animate the bosom of every true American, diffused itself throughout the ranks, and in a few minutes so great a number stepped forward, and formed themselves into a company, that considerable difficulty arose in reducing the number volunteered, to the number wanted, nor was it effected without considerable murmurs from those who were to be left behind.—With Soldiers like these what have we to dread?—That enthusiasm—that love of country, which was so strongly marked in those volunteers, whenever they may enter the field of battle will make them irresistible, and cannot fail to cover them with glory.
Nor. Herald.
Surry, May 30, 1812.
We are happy to add to the numerous instances of patriotic enthusiasm which has shewn itself in the ranks of our Militia, the following honorable testimony of the zeal and fidelity of the citizens of Surry county.
On Wednesday last the 71st regiment of Militia under the command of Col. William Allen, of Surry county, had a meeting at the Court House, for the purpose of obtaining by draft 33 Infantry.—No sooner was the Standard of Freedom unfurled, than the patriotic glow which should animate the bosom of every true American, diffused itself throughout the ranks, and in a few minutes so great a number stepped forward, and formed themselves into a company, that considerable difficulty arose in reducing the number volunteered, to the number wanted, nor was it effected without considerable murmurs from those who were to be left behind.—With Soldiers like these what have we to dread?—That enthusiasm—that love of country, which was so strongly marked in those volunteers, whenever they may enter the field of battle will make them irresistible, and cannot fail to cover them with glory.
Nor. Herald.
Surry, May 30, 1812.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Surry County Militia
71st Regiment
Volunteers
Patriotic Enthusiasm
Infantry Draft
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. William Allen
Where did it happen?
Surry County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Surry County
Event Date
Wednesday Last
Key Persons
Col. William Allen
Outcome
more volunteers than the required 33 infantry, with difficulty in selection and murmurs from those left behind.
Event Details
The 71st regiment of Militia met at the Court House to obtain 33 Infantry by draft. Many stepped forward voluntarily upon the unfurling of the Standard of Freedom, exceeding the number needed.