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Special session of the Rhode Island Legislature.

Providence, April 18.
--The Legislature of this State met in extra session yesterday. Gov. Sprague appeared at the opening of the session, and made an address to the Senate, impressing upon the members the duty of sustaining the Government in this crisis. His remarks were warmly applauded.

A bill was immediately passed authorizing the raising of a regiment. It is understood that $500,000 will be appropriated.

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