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The Daily Dispatch: January 18, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
, it is now thought, be abandoned. The Yankees on slavery. The debates in the Yankee Congress on the abolition of slavery by an amendment to the Constitution are drawing to a close. In the last proceedings, we find the following: Mr. Rollins (Missouri) said, at the last session he voted against the proposed amendment, but when the question shall again be taken, he intended to record his name in the affirmative. He had changed his views with reference to the expediency of the measri in abolishing slavery. We can never have a peace until we, in some way, dispose of that institution. He expressed the opinion that in less than two years Kentucky, too, will be a free State, and will abolish slavery without compensation. Mr. Rollins was applauded at the conclusion of his remarks, which extended over two hours. Mr. Garfield alluded to the progress of emancipation. Slavery was first driven from the territories, and then its kingdom of the States was shaken to its fou