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The Daily Dispatch: January 18, 1865., [Electronic resource], Virginia Legislature. (search)
ate adjourned. House of Delegates. The House met at noon, and was opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Burrows, of the Baptist Church. A bill was introduced from the Committee on Propositions and Grievances, amending and re-enacting the code of Virginia in relation to the control of Capitol Square and the gates thereof. Mr. Staples introduced a resolution calling for the appointment of a special committee of nine members of the House to take into consideration the subject of our slaves, and what legislation is necessary in the matter; and further, that the said committee inquire and report what position the General Assembly of Virginia should assume in reference to the proposed conscription of slaves by the Confederate Government. The resolution was adopted. A message was received from the Senate, to be communicated to the secret session; whereupon, on motion of Mr. Deane, the House resolved itself into secret session; and when the doors re-opened, adjourned.