June 13, 1862 – Union Meetings at Norfolk and Portsmouth

The following in relation to Union meetings in these two places, comes from Fort Monroe, under date of June 1 :

The Union meeting held at Norfolk last night was a very spirited affair. The meeting was got up at short notice in consequence of the presence 4f the Hon. Mr. Segur, but it was a complete success. Some 800 people were present.

The projected new Union newspaper in Norfolk will be started this week, and a more extensive Union demonstration will shortly be made.

There was also a large Union meeting at Portsmouth last night, which was attended by 1200 people.

Patriotic speeches were made, and much enthusiasm manifested.

The Union and Journal, Biddeford, ME

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