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The Daily Dispatch: January 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], Chronology of the day--battle of New Orleans. (search)
Nicholas, said his people did not take the Richmond papers, and if the 31st of January was fixed upon as the time for holding the Convention, he would move that the Governor be requested to send special messengers to his people to inform them what they were expected to do. Mr. Kemper again impressed on the House the necessity of the Convention being held at an early a day as possible. Mr. A. Knotts advocated February 7th, as the time of holding the Convention. Mr. Chapman, of Monroe, thought if we are to have a Convention we had just as well have it speedily. Mr. Crane made a strong Union speech — explained his own position and that of his constituents — they were Virginians, but Union men also. He was under the impression that, carried away by the feeling of the hour, he had already given several votes which his judgment could not approve. Mr. McDowell called for the previous question; but was induced to withdraw the motion at the suggestion of-- Mr. Ro