The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-11-21
The Federal fir mas at Charleston in
hands Of the SecesSt0sststs.
The Legislature of Mississippi Called to
take Action on Secession. ai
COLUMBIA. s. G.. Nov. Is.

II o'clock last night. He made an exciting
speech, urging prompt and decided action
He said that Mr.. Buchanan was pied to seces-
sion and would be held to it. South Carolina
should shatter the accursed Union. IF she
could not accomplish it otherwise, she would
throw her arms around the pillars of the con-
s~titution and involve all the States in common
ruin. f.-sT
The South Carolina Legislature adjourned
this morning. Nothing of interest transpir-
ed. -. -a i -.
WASHINGTON, Nov. ID.
The Constitution publishes one of The forms
of Declaration of Independence that is to be
submitted to the South Carolina Convention
1t embodies a portion of the Am erican Decla
ration of Independence, with the list Of griev-
ances altered to suit the present condition of
affairs in that State. ---
A copy of this it is und erstood was laid
before the President yesterday.
..5.qsG se, JACKSON, Nov. IL.
20 Gov. Pettus has issued a proclamation con
yening the Legislature on the 26th inst, to
consider the propriety and necessity of proyi-
ding surer and better safeguards for the lives,
liberties, and property of Mississippians, than
the late elections and past actions of the Nor
thern State governments promise.
-a CHARLESTON, Nov. ID.
The excitement continues intense. The
people are determined to send delegates to a
Convention pledged to get the State out of the
Union at any cost Immediately.
Volunteers, including German companies,
are out with State colors.
A great demonstration is projected for
Thursday, to welcome back the delegation re-
presenting Charleston in the Legislature.
Dispatches are continually coming from
neighboring States, offering ready equipped
military organizations, paying all their ex-
penses, to aid the State in the event Of coer-
cion.
The Fest Point Rice Mills, the largest here,
was burnt last night. Loss $780, Oo. In
sured here. -sy7.
The banks have not yet suspended, but the
opinions prevails that they will be compelled
to do so within a week.
A large amount of Northern paper laid over,
The merchants are perfectly solvent and
scorn the idea of reputation. A crisis may
arise soma time ia the fall, but are confident
that they are able and willing at a future time
to meet liabilities. g-- ...+
Money very stringent and banks refused to
discount. s-.- .... $3.50
The Washin gton Light Infantry took charge
of the U. s. Arsenal this morning. 1t is sup
posed that there is an understanding between
Gov. Gist and the President In regard to this
matter.
A Convention of the Cotton States sup
posed fer the purpose of adopting a non-inter-
%vention trade policy with the Northern States
is talked of.
+ No man viii be elected to the Convention
unless pledged to secession before the LIST of
January.
-, WASHINGTON, Nov. Is. %
D.-.G - La 41o4 Al HIa,Jo.
ton Light Infantry have taken charge of the
government arms in that city, supported by
the federal authority in the absence of gov
eminent troops.
MILLEDGEvILLE, Nov. IS.
Hon. A. Stephens and FL. V. johnson make
Union speeches this week.
The bill appropriating a million dollars to
be used at the discretion of the Government
for putting Georgia in a state of military de
tense, has passed the House Of Representatives
unanimously.
1t is believed that the Convention bill will
pass with equal unanimity.
" A CABINET DISCUSSION.
The President, most of the Cabinet, and
several other distinguished gentlemen, met
yesterday Sunday and discussed the present
state of affairs. A witness states hat Gen.
Cass was affected to tears, while Mr.. Buchan-
an, in touching language, lamented the pros
pect or possibility of a disruption during his
administration. OF course nothing was done
or proposed to be done. Such is the first de.
monstration touching secession made by the
administration.