The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-11-12

lutions on Friday. We have since received the fol-
lowing report of the proceedings of the House on
that day:
In the House, Mr.. TrenhOlm's resolutions, to
send Commissioner to Georgia, was taken up and
a sharp debate ensued between the CO. operatonists
and separate State action men.
Mr.. Gray opposed the resolution. Separate ac-
tion, he said, was the doctrine advocated by Cal
houn and McDutfe, and recognized by De Tocque-
vile. He hoped South Carolina would throw off
the odious Federal yoke, and seek safety under the
Palmetto iiag-the fegis of our rights and liberties
Mr.. McGowan said South Carolina wished to se-
ccede long ago, but for ten years her policy had
been to await cooperation. Now on the eve of
success, it would be the height of madness to wait
to unite with her Southern sisters. The history of
Peloponnesia, Poland, modern Italy and Central
America proved the truth of the maxim, ''United
we stand, divided we fall" He was ready how
ever, to abide by the decision of the Convention.
Mr. Mullins thought the attempt to secure CO.
operation woud be disastrous and cited the case of
the Commission sent TO Virginia. If we waited for
other States to lead, slavery would be abandoned
and the South oppressed like India by the East In
dla Company. He felt the Importance of action,
and thought it would be time enough to send Com
missioners when they had formally declared the
Union broken. Suppose Georgia declined acting,
what policy would his friend pursue?
Mr.. McGowan did not indicate any policy. His
idea was to proceed, para pa8su, with Georgia.
Mr.. Mullins replied that we could not with dig
nifty ask cooperation until we have ourselves acted
The consideration of the resolutions was then
postponed till tomorrow.
Mr. Simonton gave notice that he would intro
duce bill providing police regulations concerning
persons from States hostile to slavery.
Eight hundred Minute Men are drilling here to-
night. Cheering dispatches from all parts of the
South are received and the services of volunteers
proffered from Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi,
Kentucky and Tennessee.
Charleston dispatches state that unsuccessful at
tempts were made to-day by troops to remove the
government from thn arsenal in tha nitr- 70
Fort Moultrie. There was great excitement in
consequence, the shipping hosting the Palmetto
flag, and steamers swivels saluted it.
The Governor of Georgia has sent our Governor
an advance copy of his message, urging the Legis-
lature of that State to appropriate Immediately a
million of dollars as military fund, and prepare
Tor secession. The Georgia Federal officials are
about resignine.
The State cadets are in readiness, omittng the
November holiday.
Immense resistance meetings were held here and
at Charleston tonight.
great turnout of Minute Men from all the ad-
Joining districts will take place here next week dur
ing the State Fair.
MASS MEETING IN CHARLESTON.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 9.-An immense mass meeting
of the citizens of Charleston was held this evening
Heretofore they have stood two to for Union
but now they unanimously for disunion.-
The resolutions adopted demand immediate action
A large delegation of Georgians has arrived to.
dav.
Carolina, Georgia and Florida, all the cotton
States, will secede before Congress meets.
The women of South Carolina are also unanimous
for resistance.
Palmetto flags are floating from many streets in
Charleston.
The steamship Keystone State had to haul down
the United States flag and hoist the Palmetto flag
before her arrival at the port Of Charleston 1t is
so reported here by the passengers.
1t is reported here that cotton, in a Boston
steamer, was unloaded, in consequence of deter
mination Of the people of Charleston not to allow
cotton to go to Boston. Other kinds of extrava-
gaEcies and reports afloat.
From the Charleston Mercury Of TAursday.l
NEW ERA.
at is a time for action, not for words" was our
remark in relation to the memorable event of the
9th November, 1850, which determined the failure
OF the great merican experiment Of Federal self
government, and compelled South Carolina to con.
slider and arrange a new political relationship.
The action has commenced, and some of its sig.
niicant beginnings are recorded in another place.
The time and the emergency demand calmness
and GOODNESS, dignity and determination, and such
qualities we believe will be found equal to, or in
creasng with the calls of the day or the hour.
In the opening proceedings and the organization
OF the Legislative Sovereignty of South Carolina
as now represented in the Capital, we hail the indi
cations of unanmity, honesty fidelity and devotion
to the State which should mark the demeanor oil
all officially charged with our destiny and fortunes
at this juncture. Let the General Assembly go on
in this way, firmly but not rashly, consulting prn.
ciple not impulse or party feeling and deferrng to
the advice, wish, or action of other States and Sow
ereignties, who share our position and duty so far
as may be done without sacrifice Of essential anC
vital honor.
The first revolution which asserted and illustra
ted in America the great principles of representa-
tive selt.government, was enacted in South Caro-
Ira in l719.
In the second great revolution of l7GG-T6, she
bore her part, with what fidelity we need not nov
relates suffice it to say that while she sough
isolation, or post of honor in advance of her sisters
she waited for them, when that waiting woult
have dishonored herself and imperilled them.
We repeat, however, it is not time for words
but for resolute, deliberate, cool and determined
action.
During yesterday m1rning our citizens thronre,
the business thoroughfares, expressing their deter
mlnatlon to resist Lincons election at all hazards
Crowds iiocked around the J[ercury Office appa
rentIy the principal rendezvous, and as the resigna
tiOns of the Federal officers put upon the bul
etn board the excitement intense; people be
gan to think, in earnest, that "the South woulc
soon govern the South" and the bright counte
nances of all classes of citizens gave assurance
of harmony in their future actions
The most exciting incident was the unfurling o
the State Flag of South Carolina from the upper
window of the Mercury office, which greeted
with vociterOus cheers, proclaiming, in trumpet
tones, that 'the coors were to be nailed to the
mast"
THE FLAG.
The ground entirely blue, with golden palmetto
in the centre; golden rattlesnake twining rounC
the stem of the palmetto, with its rattle sprung
head erect, and tongue protruded. In the back.
ground to the rear of the tree and snake colder
spread eagle, and single golden star in the upper
right corner, with the words Groom for more OF
the opposite.
THE RESIGNATION OF FEDERAL OFFICERS.
The announcement of the resignation of judge
Magrath and of Mr.. Conner, the District Attorney
fell upon the community with startling effect. TIT
public were entirely unadvised of the course thes
| gentlemen would adopt. and consequently none bu
| the usual attendance of persons having bushes
with the Court were present. The whole scene i
| described as having been of the most solemn ant
| impressive character. The resignation of Judg
Magrath, from high official position, the tenure 0
| which is in no wise dependent upon the Presiden
tial election, is the strongest possible evidence
/ the resistance sentiment of our people, and is
| conclusive answer to the often repeated sande
! that there are men in South Carolina who will
cling to office under hostile government, in pre-
| ference to making sacrifice for the State
VIEW OF THE SOUTHERN REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT
| AT WASHINGTON.
! WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE events now transpir
| ing at the South continue to occasion much solic
tude and alarm in prominent circles of Washington
but some degree OF solace is found in the hope tha
the longer State action is postponed the more et
| fectually will the conservative or Union element
consolidate for resisting the revolutionary move
| ments
From reliable private sources, it appears ths
many VINO 0lSappfOVe OF tne secession proceeding
wear the cockade merely as precautionary mean
| of personal safety.
1t ia not at all probable that any publication wi
emanate from the President of the United States bt
fore he shall transmit to Congress his annual me:
sage, in which the entire country will be addresse
on this dangerous and exciting subject.
RESIGNATION OF SENATORS TooMBs AND CHEsSUT.
| AUGUSTA, Nov. 10.-Senator Toombs, of Georgif
and Senator Chestnut, of South Carolina, have se'
orally resigned their office Senators of the Unite
States.
IN ALABAMA.
| MOBILE, Ala, Nov. "a battalion of cavalry
about being organized to be offered to the Cover
| or of the State.
| MONTGOMERY, Nov. 10.-Mr. Yancey is address
ing large and enthusiastic meeting in Estell Hal
! IN LOUISIANA.
| NEW ORLEANS, November 9.-Placards are pOste
all about the city, calling a convention of those
favor of organizing corps of minute men.
THE BOONE COUNTY (IA.) BANK FRAUD.-The 1
dianapolis Sentinel of Nov 6 says:
Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock was set for IL
examination of Hussey, Hager, Chapman and Xii
| gan, who were arrested on Saturday on a charg
of being implicated in the Boone County Ban
| swinde. Bradley and Mclean had waived an e.
animation and were commit ted for trial in defau
of So, 900 bail for each. At 10 O'Clock Justice Su
| livan, before whom the case was brought, appeare
| at the Courthouse, which was crowded. He state
that, having other set for that hour he woul
be obliged to defer the examination until o'cloc
| p. NJ. AT that hour the room was again file
with business men, who felt an interest in fndin
out as much as possible about the swndle. TIL
prisoners, Hussey, Hagar and Kingan, appeare
with their counsel, and, after a long cOnsu
tation, Mr.. r. l.. Walpole, in their behalf, ros
and stated that the parties, conscious OF their inno
cence, but not being ready with witnesses, waive
GhiDman then 1nDparp1 fp