When was it published?

June 25, 1861 in The Western Democrat

Domestic News June 25, 1861

The Western Democrat

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Pierpont, Daniel Paisley, Carlile, Andrew Johnson, Wise

Q: What keywords are associated?

Virginia Tory Convention, Wheeling, Pierpont Governor, State Reorganization, Abolitionists

Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

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What is this article about?

The Virginia Tory Convention in Wheeling passed an ordinance repudiating the state authorities and reorganizing the government, with abolitionist support. On June 21, Pierpont was elected and inaugurated as Governor, Daniel Paisley as Lieutenant Governor, and a Governor's Council was formed.

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THE VIRGINIA TORY CONVENTION has been in session at Wheeling. An ordinance was passed repudiating the Virginia Convention and State authorities and providing for the election of a new Governor and reorganizing the State Government.

The abolitionists are aiding this movement with men and money. What a pity Carlile, Andrew Johnson and others, were not caught and hung.

Wheeling, June 21.—The Convention was occupied all to-day in signing the Declaration. Pierpont was elected Governor formally inaugurated. A full Governor's Council was also elected, and the elected Governor and Daniel Paisley Lieut. Governor.

and Wise get up towards Wheeling these tories will bare to scamper to some abolition hole.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Virginia Tory Convention Wheeling Pierpont Governor State Reorganization Abolitionists

What entities or persons were involved?

Pierpont Daniel Paisley Carlile Andrew Johnson Wise

Where did it happen?

Wheeling

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Wheeling

Event Date

June 21

Key Persons

Pierpont Daniel Paisley Carlile Andrew Johnson Wise

Outcome

pierpont elected and inaugurated as governor; daniel paisley as lieut. governor; full governor's council elected.

Event Details

The Virginia Tory Convention in session at Wheeling passed an ordinance repudiating the Virginia Convention and State authorities, providing for election of new Governor and reorganizing State Government. Abolitionists aiding with men and money. On June 21, Convention signed the Declaration.