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The Daily Dispatch: January 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], An Electioneering bill. (search)
n motion of Mr. Parsons, the late Breckinridge candidate for Lieutenant Governor, John Heyer, Senator from Dent, took the Chair. Mr. Parsons further moved that Col. Ballow, of Benton, be Secretary. Col. Ballow declined. He could not approve any measure tending to secession. He would stay in the Union until he was forced out of iCol. Ballow declined. He could not approve any measure tending to secession. He would stay in the Union until he was forced out of it.--There was yet hope that matters might be amicably adjusted. A resolution was adopted, stating that during the coming session of the Legislature, they would express their opinions officially upon the questions now distracting the Union, and furnish the Governor of Alabama a copy of the resolution on the subject, as the General Assembly may adopt. The Assembly meets to-morrow. Major Harris, Gen. Price and Col. Ballow are most prominent as candidates for the Speakership, but it is considered doubtful whether either can be elected. The Republican urges that no secessionist should be elected Speaker, but urges the passage of an act, at an earl