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The Daily Dispatch: June 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], Notice to our subscribers. (search)
providing sustenance for all destitute refugees in localities where the means of the inhabitants are made adequate to furnish such relief. Mr. Sheffey favored a postponement of the question till to-morrow, so that we could raise the necessary amount by that time by private subscription. The question was taken on recommitting, with instructions to make the relief general — ayes 41; nays 35--no quorum. It was again tried, with the following result — ayes 53, nays 35--carried. Mr. Branch read a letter from the Mayor of Petersburg, covering resolutions of the municipal authorities of that city in reference to compelling free negroes to work on public works of defence, for which they will be paid a fair compensation. Referred to Military Committee. An ordinance relating to railroads was, on motion, taken up and discussed. Mr. Kilby opposed grants for local purposes, unless under strong military necessity, and in such cases the people of the localities should pay t