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But the special session of the legislature was so unanimous in arming the state and calling a convention that little doubt remains that Louisiana will, on the 23rd of January, follow the other seceding states.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “But the special session of the legislature was so unanimous in arming the state and calling a convention that little…”
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Sherman notes the unanimous decision of the Louisiana legislature to arm the state and call for a convention, indicating a strong move towards secession.
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