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The Daily Dispatch: March 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], The intended evacuation of Fort Sumter. (search)
The Convention. Hon.Geo. W. Summers concluded his speech yesterday on the Peace Conference propositions, which he urged as a basis of adjustment to be submitted by Virginia to the contemplated Conference of Border Slave States. The speech, as might have been expected from the distinguished orator, was marked by high ability, with an occasional burst of eloquence which thrilled his listeners, whatever might have been their difference of opinion upon the points presented. Ex-President Tyler has the floor for to-day. A series of anti-secession resolutions, offered by Mr. Tare of Brooke county; and proceedings of public meetings in Bedford and Smyth counties, offered by Messrs. Goodin and Shoffet, were referred to the Committee on Federal Relations.
The Daily Dispatch: March 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], The intended evacuation of Fort Sumter. (search)
ons to the Committee on Federal Relations; and upon that question the gentleman from Kanawha, Mr. Summers, is entitled to the floor. Mr. Summers resumed his rmarks, commencing with the fifth artMr. Summers resumed his rmarks, commencing with the fifth article of the Peace Conference propositions, where he left off yesterday, and proceeded to express his views thereon. The vote of the Virginia Commissioners was cast as a unit against that section. H by the Southern President, and if so, what were the motives indicated by such a course! Mr. Summers replied, that he cast no reflection upon the motives or the action of the seceded States, howwould reverse the picture and state the objections which he had to it in the Conference. Mr. Summers said he hardly dared attempt a picture which his honorable colleague could to much more succe the people will everywhere come up, saying "well done, thou good and faithful servant." Mr. Summers spoke about three hours, and was listened to with fixed attention. Mr. John Tyler said h