Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.
The Times correspondence says that Hon. John
Sherman, Chairman of Committee of Ways and
Means intends to put through the appropriation
bills at the earliest moment of the session in order
to allow Congress during the short session to dis
cuss and settle the sectional difficulties which pre-
sent themselves He is expected on Saturday.
Hon. Green Adams Of Kentucky says his State
may be counted as true for the Federal Union at
all times until the rights of the States actually
invaded
The Cabinet held a meeting yesterday. 1t is
rumored that the Southern members averse to
Mr.. Buchanan discussing the question of Secession
in the message--they deening it advisable to wait
until formal declaration had been made by the
Seeding States. When the subject would be trea-
ted in formal message.
Dec. 3-Evening.-A consultation is holding be-
twcen,several Delegates from the Southern States
the cooperation pfthe border States in the Sc
| cesson movements.
The Union meeting of Representatives and SEN
ators was postponed at the request of Mr.. Crtten-
den.
MILLEDGEvILLE, Nov. 80.
| The Legislature chose Breckenridge Electors
The Bank Bill passed the Senate ever the Gov
ernOrs veto by a vote of rs to ID.
COLUMBIA, Nov. 80.
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consider the best method of fortifying the most
posed portion of the coast.
Florida advices say that the secession feeling large
! ly predeminates
CHARLESTON, Nov. go
The banks discounted moderately to-day The
merchants much relieved.
/ At another immense meeting, Mr.. Memminger
recommended the taking of Fort Moultrie by force
if the Federal Government did not surrender it to
South Carolina, on retiring from the Union.
i MEMPHIS, DEG. /.
| large and excited asscmbage last night passed
resolutions accepting the irrepressbe conflict now
upon us, calling on the Governor to convene the
Legislature calling contention of tho State, and
also one of all the Southern States and pledging
Tennessee to stand by the action ofa Southern Con
vention, for veal or woe.
LOUISVILLE Dec. |.
report from Burksvile says that fifteen negroe:
and one white man were hung for an attempted in
surrection the part of the negroes, led by the
white man. No particulars are given.
CLINTON, Missouri, Dec. 1.
Reports speak of the inhabitants along the Mis-
souri, border fleeing to escape from bands of abo
I tonists supposed to be connected with Montgomery
but indicating great alarm.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. ].
All the Banks have suspended.
r Judge Nesbet, formerly conservative man, adj
f vocates immediate secession.
D WARSAW Mo-, Dec. 2.
! Gen. Frost's brigade encamped last night between
K Calhoun and Belmont. They are moving yer,
: slowly the men having very feet, occasioneC
= by marching over rough roads.
i Gen. Parsons passed through Calhoun yesterda,
on a secret mission to the border
o AT latest accounts Montgomery was still eRcamp
ed at or near Fort Scott and defes the world L
n take him. 1t is thought that he will leave whei
: he hears of the approach of Generals Harvey ant
4 Frost.
II The people in all the border coundes strongl,
endorse Gov. Stewart in sending out troops to cate
N montgomery. lfthey can only take him. genera
IS day of thanksgiving will be held in the 0sag
Valley.
" Two suspicious characters, supposed to be Mon
re gomerys spies yesterday in the Rorther
part of Henry county making tracks in the directo
effort Scott.
Montgomery's men are all through the countr
y giving out reports to mislead the people.
= The frequent outrages by Abolition bands ar
II kindling a strong disunen feeling.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.
The Times correspondent says that the membe
Of Congress from North Carolina, Louisiana, TEN
essee and Kentucky representatives. States as strong
" Union.
The Pacific Railroad Committee will report tw
routes, one central and another extreme South.
The Union members propose that that portion
the Presidents message relating to secession be sui
il mitted to committee of one from each State an
nd their decision be accepted as final.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Seward this week wi
X, offer concliatory resolutions and that John Cocl
he rane and other prominent members of both parti
se are engaged in compromise arrangements.
ed BosToN, Dec. 3.
~ Redpaths John Brown meeting at Tremo
70 Temple was taken possession of by Union men, wi
~ appointed Richard S. Fay chairman and passed r.
oh solutions denouncing Brown, justynghis execut'
ms and lauding Virginia. The additions vainly e.
D. deavored TO get a hearing. Finally the police we
'' called. Amid much confusion the hall was clear
10 and the Temple closed by order Of the Mayor.
ill WARSAW, Mo-, Dec, g.,
raj Thomas Murray, of this city has just return
ne from the military encampment beyond Clinic
os lie represents General Frosts brigade getting alo
finely, and says the company of cavalry must
ma near the troubled district by this time. The eli
ilu zens ofClinton gave the brigade warm WELDON
''V and sent wagons to bring in those who were d
abled.
up Dr. Melton has just returned again from Fc
Scott and represents all quiet there, and that Mon
'a gomerys band Ave hundred strong is posted
'u' Sugar Mound.
q. The town Of West Polnt, Bates county, is almc
.ns deserted from fear of an attack. Montgomery
ecu ordered several citizens Of Bates 10 leave nnd
penalty of death If they remain.
o' A meeting at Clinton ON Saturday passed resol
CT tons requesting the Governor to hold all perso
Ipurporting to come from Southern Kansas W
70 deny the existence Of any trouble there believi
ny that they belong 10 Montgomerys band and We
ISL accessory to the murder Of Scott Hines Bishs
Moore, and Others and declaring for Southern i
- public unless protection IL given them.
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