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e minority section. Mr. Clemens asked if the rules did not allow him to object to any resolution on Federal Relations. The President said that under a rule adopted, all such resolutions would be referred, after they had been explained by the member offering them. Mr. Fisherthen proceeded to advocate his resolution, after which it was referred to the Committee on Federal Relations. The following resolutions were also offered, and referred to the same committee: By Mr. Whitfield, of Isle of Wight. Resolved,That the election of Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency of the United States, and the apprehensions entertained as to the policy of his administration, together with the withdrawal of the seceded States from the Union, having placed Virginia in great peril and embarrassment, the Convention should deliberate coolly and calmly upon the course she is to pursue for the future. Resolved. That if the Peace Congress should fail in its mission; or if the gua