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d that the people of Virginia had no other alternative than to rely on themselves. This paper Mr. Dejarnette carried around to all our Representatives, but obtaining only five signatures, thought it inadvisable to publish it. It is but justice to make known this fact in regard to a man who is as true to the honor of his State and the best interests of the South as any man living. The paper to which I have alluded will probably be signed to-day, and at once forwarded to your city. Harris (Letcher's successor) and Millson will hardly sign it. Clemens is doubtful. I have written a long letter, because I am anxious exceedingly that Virginia should act promptly and becomingly. A single quotation from an article addressed to Southern conservatives by the Tribune, and I have done: "Union men of the South! the day of compromises is over. We want to retain the Union, but it must be as equals. You have a right (as against us) to sustain slavery; we have a right to reject and co