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Convention of Minute Men. Norfolk, Va., Dec. 19. --A Convention of Minute Men, from Princess Anne, Norfolk county and city, and Portsmouth, assembled at Ashland Hall, to-day, at 12 o'clock, and was largely attended. Col. Herbert, of Princess Anne, was appointed President, and Charles Harris, of Norfolk, and R. C. McAlpine, of Portsmouth, Vice Presidents. The President on taking the chair, made a strong secession speech, saying the day had passed for compromise, and Virginia should unite with the Southern States against the aggressions of the North. (Loud applause.) Strong resolutions, favoring the right of secession and scorning coercion were passed, each resolution being loudly applauded. Several strong speeches, favoring secession and urging immediate action were made. The speakers referred to Wade's late speech in the Senate, as showing that no concessions are to be expected from the North. The Convention adjourned at 4 o'clock.