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The Daily Dispatch: March 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Virginia State Convention.thirty-sixth day. Wednesday, March 27, 1861. The Convention was called to order at 10 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Willis, of the Baptist Church. Mr. Turner, of Jackson, moved a call of the roll, which was ordered, and a bare quorum ascertained to be present. Voice of the people Mr. Cox, of Chesterfield, presented a series of resolutions, adopted by a portion of the citizens of his county, at Chester, on Saturday last, in favor of secession. Mr. Cox said the meeting was respectable in character and numbers, and the expression of sentiment would have its due weight with him. Referred to the Committee on Federal Relations. Equality of taxation. The President said the pending business before the Convention was the consideration of Mr. Willey's resolution on taxation and representation. Mr. Turner, of Jackson, being entitled to the floor, addressed the Convention in favor of the passage of the resolutions. He protested a