He can stand as a strong supporter of the borough, criticize the Mayor and oppose secession all at once.

In 1861, he fled New Orleans, leaving his family behind, for having opposed secession.

His greatest support in the Deep South came from areas that opposed secession.

Although he opposed secession, he ultimately went south and accepted a commission.

Huntsville firstly opposed secession from the Union in 1861, but provided many men for the state's defense.

Alarcon decided not to run for Valley mayor, and instead opposed secession.

But, he opposed secession and urged Tennessee to remain with the Union.

He opposed secession and refused to swear allegiance to the Confederacy.

County officials largely oppose secession and say they have worked to address the East End's needs.

The latter were mostly former Whigs who had opposed secession.