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The Daily Dispatch: April 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Virginia State Convention.fifty-first day. Saturday,April 13, 1861. The Convention was called to order at 10 o'clock, Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Bosserman, of the Universalist Church. The resolution of Mr. Price, of Greenbrier, restricting debate to ten minutes on any one subject, being in order, Mr. Wise moved a call of the roll to ascertain if there was a quorum in attendance. Most of the members answered to their names. Mr. Price briefly advocated his resolution. The PMr. Price briefly advocated his resolution. The President stated that he had received a communication from the Governor of the Common wealth, enclosing a dispatch from Gov. Pickens, of South Carolina, which was read by the Secretary. It announces the commencement of hostilities, and says that no harm had thus far been done to the works of the Confederated army, but great damage had been done to Fort Sumter. Mr. Wise commented briefly upon the intelligence, closing with the expression of a hope that the "terrapin" (meaning the Union men)
The Daily Dispatch: April 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], Evening session. (search)
he war is commenced, and we will triumph or perish. This is my answer to you. Please let me know what will Virginia do, as I telegraph you candidly. F. W. Pickens Mr. Wysor of Pulaski, desired to offer a preamble and resolution, but Mr. Price of Greenbrier, claimed that his own resolution (for the limitation of tribute,) had precedence over any other business. Mr. Wysor asked the privilege of having his paper read, which was done as follows: Whereas, Official information has r of arms: Therefore, Resolved, That it be recommended to the people of Virginia to unite, at once, in defence of their institutions, their rights and their liberties, and to make common cause with their brethren of the Confederate States, thus most unjustly assailed, in a war of self-defence. The President decided that the preamble and resolution could not be — received, unless the execution of the special order were suspended. On motion of Mr. Price, the Convention adjourned.