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The Daily Dispatch: April 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], The war. (search)
n first conceived, and for which they were then assembled. A perfect organization was the first and necessary preliminary to effective and concerted action. He would, therefore, put in nomination, for permanent President of the Convention, Robert Chalmers,Esq., of Halifax county. No other nomination being made, Mr. Chalmers was elected by acclamation. On taking the chair, the President returned his thanks for what, he said, to him was a most unexpected honor. To be called to preside over aMr. Chalmers was elected by acclamation. On taking the chair, the President returned his thanks for what, he said, to him was a most unexpected honor. To be called to preside over a meeting of such men as were before him — hightoned, courageous, and intelligent Virginia gentlemen — was indeed a distinction of which any man might well be proud. He need not address them to stimulate them to action, or to impress them with the magnitude of the occasion. They were familiar with the events that had taken place, and were transpiring every day; events which had startled the world, and excited the deep indignation of a freedom-loving people.--He would only beg leave to make a su