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The Daily Dispatch: June 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
t Virginia in any body or House at war with this State. Mr. John Tyler desired an exception to be made in favor of Col. M. M. Payne, now an invalid in this city, from wounds received in the Mexican war. Mr. Garnett, so far from excepting Colonel Payne, would rather be disposed to include him by name, because he has recently taken Lincoln's oath of office, or must do so before he receives his salary. The ordinance was then amended, so as to make it operative only after the first of August next. Mr. R. E. Scott, of Fauquier, opposed the ordinance, deeming it unnecessary and uncalled for. Mr. Garnett rejoined with great ability and power. The question then came up on the indefinite postponement of the ordinance and amendment. Refused. The substitute provides that the acceptance or holding of office by any citizen of Virginia under the Federal Government of the old United States after the first day of next August shall be evidence of treason to the State, except in c