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The Daily Dispatch: April 6, 1861., [Electronic resource] 14 0 Browse Search
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Johnson, Peter C. Johnston, Kilby, Lewis, McComas, McGrew, McNeil, Macfarland, Chas. K. Mallory, Marshall, Marr, Marye, Sr., Maslin, Masters, Moffett, Moore. Nelson, Orrick, Osburn, Parks, Patrick, Pendleton, Porter, Preston, Price, Pugh, Robt, E. Scott, Sharp, Sheffey, Sitlington, Slaughter, Southall, Spurlock, Staples, A. H. H. Stuart, C. J. Stuart, Summers, Sutherlin, Tarr, Tayloe, Waller, White, Whitfield, Wickham, and Willey.--93. Mr. Blow, of Norfolk, moved to amend the resolution byand pass such laws, as separation (if unavoidable) shall render proper and expedient." Mr. Blow urged the necessity of adopting this amendment, and Mr. Wise replied. Mr. Sheffey, of Smythe, moved to amend the amendment by striking out the words "If so empowered." Debated by Mr. Sheffey, and Mr. Scott, of Fauquier. Pending the consideration of Mr. Sheffey's amendment, on motion of Mr. Montague, the Committee rose, and On motion of Mr. Staples, the Convention adjourned.
It is believdd that Gen. Sumner has been ordered to New York, and perhaps South, to direct the movement of the troops, as he left here very suddenly. Gen. Scott's private secretary also left yesterday on short notice for New York. Several interviews have been had to-day between the President and Secretary of War, and the latter with General Scott. Orders have been issued to-day, in the Navy Department to the several Bureaus, to an extent that almost precluded everything else.--Every available naval ship will be called home. Those on the coast of Africa, it is said, cannot be recalled without violating the treaty with England requiring the United States to keep at least eighty guns there. The Cabinet were in session to-day for several hours, and Gen. Scott was present. Among the important questions discussed was the recent affair in St. Domingo. The foreign Ministers here express the opinion that the Spanish Government will not countenance the course of t
erson Ward, moved that R. O. Haskins be appointed temporary Chairman. Carried. L. W. Glazebrook, of Monroe Ward, then moved that David J. Saunders, the former incumbent, be re-elected President of the Council. Carried. Messrs. Glazebrook, Scott and Hill, were appointed a committee to inform him of his election. Mr. S., on making his appearance, was introduced by Col. Haskins, and on taking his seat returned his thanks for the renewed manifestation of the confidence of members, and promnumber of votes for Alderman. He thought the matter ought to be referred to a committee, and all action postponed until next Monday. The committee could incorporate the facts in their report, and then the Council could act as it saw fit. Mr. Scott said he disliked this going behind the return to find out who was elected. The Conductor's certificate settled the matter. It was not for the committee to say who was or who was not elected, or whether he was competent or eligible to serve.