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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1861 , December
December 4.
The Maryland Legislature organized to-day by electing Mr. Berry Speaker of the House, and Mr. Goldsborough President of the Senate.
The Governor's Message was transmitted.
It is eminently loyal and patriotic.
He says he has convened the Legislature in special session, in order that they may at once perform clearly the express will of the people, by taking such steps as will seem most effective to vindicate the honor and loyalty of the State, by undoing, as far as possible, and remedying the evils of the legislation of their predecessors.
He urges measures for the payment of the State's portion of the national tax for the expenses of the war. He says the rebellion must be put down, no matter at what cost.
The State must bear her share, and he hopes it will be done with no niggard hand.
He urges a loan for the purpose; also, that it is due to the pride of the House that immediate provision be made for raising and equipping Maryland's quota of volunteers for the w