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The Daily Dispatch: June 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], Position of Hon, John Bell. (search)
he had taken his position. The noose was probably around his neck, but he was frank to declare himself a Rebel! He had counseled resistance to the invasive policy of the Federal Government, and that made him a Rebel, and if there was any punishment to follow it, he was willing to incur it; he did not seek to evade either the charge or the responsibility. [The applause which followed this declaration of Mr. Bell was so great that he could not, for a moment, proceed. During the pause, Dr. Curry presented the distinguished speaker with a beautiful bouquet on behalf of the ladies present, which compliment Mr. Bell appropriately acknowledged.] Mr. Bell resumed-- Notwithstanding the eagerness of the North to engage in and prolong this war for military glory, he did not believe it would be of long duration. He thought it would be ended in a year. England and France had an interest in the matter, and they would not permit it to continue. It was to their interest to favor a