Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-03
From the South.

CHARLESTON, Nov. 30-The banks dis
counted moderately to day, much to the relief
of the business community. MIR. Memmihger
and Others made secession speeches in Institute
Hall last night. Al the raising OF palmetto
tree, to day, no national airs were played, but
at the conclusion of the ceremonies the Mar
selaise was performed.
AUGUSTA, GA, Nov. 30.-A grand and en-
thusiastic demonstration took place here this
afternoon, in honor of the suspension over the
river OF the palmetto flag. A salute was fired
and the Marselldse and various polkaS were
played by the band. No national airs were
performed.
New ORLEANS, Nov. 3d. Thanksgiving
day was devoutly observed in this city Ar
immense conc0urse assembled to hear DIR.
Palmer of the Presby church deliver
his eloquent and thrilling discourse in favor
of secession, which deeply moved the people
DR. Leacock of Christ's church (Episcopal)
pictured the unchristian aggressions of the
north, and spoke of the hand Of God moving
to protect His ordained institutions. Intense
emotion prevailed
RICHMOND, VA, Nov. 30.-Money is easier
Exchange on New York per cent premium.
Exchange on Philadelphia and Baltimore q
to 3. South Carolina bills per cent. dis
count. The governor will, by request of the
clergymen, appoint a day of tasting and
prayer.
RICHMOND, Dec 1.-The governor will de-
cline the request OF the clergymen to appoint a
day Of fasting and prayer.
CHARLESTON, Dec. IA special Washing.
ton dispatch to the Courier, Of semi-otiicial
tone, says the president hopes South Carolina
will appreciate the delicacy OF his position and
not compel him to use force to collect the rev.
enue. The president will maintain the laws,
collect the revenue and protect the public prop
erty.
TALLAHASSEE, Dec 1.-The legislature has
unanimously passed the convention bill. 1t
meets on the Sd of January
MILLEDGEvILLE, Dec. 1.-The bank bill to
authorize the suspension OF specie payments
makes legal the suspension of payment of all
debts till December, 1861.
AUGUSTA, Dec 2.-It is understood that all
the banks will suspend Monday.
COLUMBIA S. c., Dec. 1.-The proceedings
of the legislature, to-day, were mainly OF local
interest. Resolutions were introduced that it
was inexpedient to fill vacancies in the senate
from South Carolina. 1t will b. adopted Mon
day. The governor will be elected next week,
probably Wednesday. Hon. L. w. Pickens
is named in connection with the office. He
made il strong secession speech before the e-
gislature last night.
CHARLESTON, Dec IA large outdoor
meeting was held tonight Several speeches
were made. including one by Col Bilbo Of Ten
nessee, who said that Tennessee would secede
within thirty days after South Carolina
MEMPHIS, Dec. lat 4 large aud excited
meeting here, last evening, resolutions were
passed accepting the irrepressible conflict, call
ing on the governor to convene the legislature,
directing a state convention to be held, and
telling the southern states that Tennessee Will
stand by the action OF the southern convention
for veal or woe.
MoBILE, Dec "A large and enthusiastic
secession meeting was held here tonight.
Delegates were nominated to the state conven-
lion.
NEw ORLEANS, Dec IA committee OF
citizens OF Texas have petitioned Governor
Houston to convene the legislature. Houston
responded, that, viewing the proposed measure
as unwise he could not call the legislature ;
but if majority Of citizens pettioned tor it,
he would not stand in their way. The seces-
sion feeling largely predomnates.