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The Convention.

Hon.Geo. W. Summers concluded his speech yesterday on the Peace Conference propositions, which he urged as a basis of adjustment to be submitted by Virginia to the contemplated Conference of Border Slave States. The speech, as might have been expected from the distinguished orator, was marked by high ability, with an occasional burst of eloquence which thrilled his listeners, whatever might have been their difference of opinion upon the points presented. Ex-President Tyler has the floor for to-day. A series of anti-secession resolutions, offered by Mr. Tare of Brooke county; and proceedings of public meetings in Bedford and Smyth counties, offered by Messrs. Goodin and Shoffet, were referred to the Committee on Federal Relations.

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