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The Daily Dispatch: August 28, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 7 (search)
. Clark thought it was due to refugees from said districts to give them an opportunity to bring their families away from the overrun district, and to look for proper homes, and make the proper provision for those of whom they have the care. Mr. Orr, of S. C., opposed the amendment, because it would amount to the exemption of all who came from Missouri, Kentucky, West Tennessee, and Northwestern Virginia. These were the every men who ought not to be exempted. Mr. Simms, of Ky., was ped return to Missouri. By passing this law this promise would be broken, and every one of them would be conscripted and put into the Confederate service, when they could undoubtedly do more good at home. After an extended debate, in which Messrs. Orr, Wigfall, Phelan and Semmes took part, the amendment was put to the vote and reflected. A variety of amendments were offered and discussed at considerable length, and rejected. The further consideration of the bill was postponed, and