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The Daily Dispatch: January 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Story of the Supernatural. (search)
ended to protect and secure them in the quiet possession of their slave property, shall be observed, their just and equal rights in the Territories respected, and that the powers of the Federal Government will not be used to their injury. Mr. Wickham, of Hanover, offered the following as a substitute for the first resolution: Whereas, The political differences that agitate the country at this time must eventuate in the complete dismemberment of this great nation, unless speedily and owing resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That a select committee, consisting of seven members, be appointed to inquire into the expediency of reporting a bill providing for the call of a State Convention. Increased Taxation.--Mr. Wickham offered a resolution directing the Committee of Finance to inquire into the expediency of passing an act imposing additional taxes on the people of this Commonwealth, with a view of meeting the immediate heavy expenditures likely to be incurre