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The Daily Dispatch: February 7, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
rmy of Tennessee. Mr. Semmes spoke at length in opposition to the restoration of General Johnston to the Army of Tennessee. Mr. Wigfall spoke in favor of General Johnston's restoration, and reviewed all his campaign from Manassas to Atlanta. The motion to reconsider was agreed to, and the amendment was concurred in and the bill was then passed. A message was received from the President transmitting the official report of the Confederate commissioners. On motion, by Mr. Henry, of Tennessee, five thousand copies of the message and report were ordered to be printed. The Senate then resolved into secret session. House of Representatives. The House met at the usual hour. Senate joint resolution of thanks to Mr. John Lancaster, of England, for his friendly conduct towards the commander, officers and crew of the Alabama, was referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs. Mr. Russell, of Virginia, introduced a bill discharging persons over fifty y
The Daily Dispatch: February 7, 1865., [Electronic resource], Washington's Dying words. (search)
the fame of the past, we will sustain their efforts by every means and resource at our command. "Resolved, That in this presence, and in the face of the world, reverently invoking thereto the aid of Almighty God, we renew our resolve to maintain our liberties and independence; and to this we mutually pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." After the adoption of the foregoing preamble and resolutions, loud calls were made for Vice- President A. H. Stephens, Hons. G. A. Henry, of Tennessee; Hunter, of Virginia; Oldham, of Texas, and Rev. Dr. Duncan, of Richmond. The two latter responded in appropriate speeches, of about twenty minutes each; after which the meeting adjourned with three hearty cheers for each of the speakers. Last night's. experience fully demonstrated the absurdity of attempting to hold the great mass meeting of Thursday in this building, or, indeed, in any building. It is safe to say that thousands of people went away last night unable