, 1860-11-17
BY TELEGRAPH,
TIE SECESSION mOVRmENr.

CoLrMp1A, q. c., Nov, 15.-SIx hundred
minute Men," with military and firemen,
turued out here last night in d grand torch
light procession In honor Of secession. A
meeting was afterwards held, at which cx-
Speaker Orr made speech cspousing scces-
sion. Hc WIS followed by Mr. Keitt aud
others.
The State Fair Is progressing satisfactorily.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 15.-The Governor
OF tho State will issue call for State Con-
ycntion to assemble on the 9Th Of December.
Lie urges the people to prepare for secession.
M1L1EpoEv11LE, Ga, Nov. 15-The leading
men Of MI parties had conference to-day and
unanimously agreed to 3 State Convention.
They recommend resistance. The time aud
mode to be settled By the Convention. Good
feeling prevails.
WAsHisGToE, Nor. 15-An order las been
issued by the Navy Department to TT out the
6loop-of-war Macedonian ut Portsmouth, N.
H., for the Home Squadron. The st. Louis
and Sabine having nearly completed the usunl
It seems that Senator Hammond's rcsigna-
tion Is Immediate, letter having been re-
ccfrcd here directing lis personal effects IL bc
forthwith sent to South Carolina.
The Collector at Beaufort has officially iud1-
Gated his resignation, being unwilling, be sayB,
to strye under 4 Republican Administration.
1t has heretofore been stated that the sub
ject Of an address was under Executive conside-
ration, but it now appears that the idea Is
abandoned in yicw Of the early meeting Of
Congress, to whom, by the Constitution, the
President is required to give information Of
the state Of the Union.
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 15.-Gor.. Letcher
called an extra session OF tho Legislature for
the 7sh Of January, to take into consideration
the condition Of public affairs, and determine
calmly and wisely what action Is necessary In
this emergency.
AIrtLEDGEv1LLE, Co., Nov. 15.-TheTc was
considerable discussion in the Senate To-day on
the motion referring tho million dollars cppro-
priatfon bill for arms aud ammunition to the
Finance Committee. The bill provides that the
money be subject to the sontrelof the Govern
mcnt. Many Senators ohjeeked to placing the
sword and purse In the szinc hands, when the
supposed reference failed. The bill will pro-
coed in regular order and will pass.
a bill was introduced suspending tho collec-
tion of debts until 1861. Laid over.
4 resolution was introduced, giving power
to the Governor in case Of Federal coercion
being employed against a seeding State, to
employ the ctfectua1 military resources Of
Georgia to resist such coercion This resolu-
ton will pass. .
speech last night. Mr. Barlow followed, urs-
ing the establishment Of Southern Contede-
rscy, with sorutc1gpty in the Federal power,
and that all State lines be obliterated
NEW YORK. Nov. 1G-Ricllmond dispatch
es statc that Gov. Wise Of Virginia Is pro-
n0unccd Insane.
Mi'lers at Richmond refused to bug wheat
yesterday on any terms. Corn also declined 8
cents.
Letters received state that the s. knights Of
thc Golden Circle" are starving in Texas,
The Presidential vote Of Virginia is SO near
ly balanced that only the official returns can
decide whether Bell or Breckenridge las cur
ried the State.
WAsntScros, Nov. 16-A letter from
Strong Cotton House in Charleston, says that
there Is really 40 unanimty, cte,, in South Car
sa,,a and merchants, and all the professional
men, arelldccidcdly opposed to secession.
Especial Dispatch to the y. !. World.]
CHARLEsToS, Nov. 15-Sonth Carolina Eill,
under no circumstances, back down from the
position she has taken. She Is now virtually
out Of the Union. The United States flag Is
not recognized in any part Of the State. Sen
ator Chesnut, 1t Is said, will preside in the
Convention.
Baltimore offers Gov. Gist leo men and New
JERSEY 500. Individual applications are number.
less, The Mayor, owing to the present condl-
tion Of affairs, has discharged a large number
Of laborcrs employed on the public works.
Patrick lays, al Englislman, arrested for
lncenala!lsnl; VS. AHrr,su on @ On 'le etean-
,
A handsome sword will be presented to.
night TO i. s. MagTath, who resigned bis seat
| III The United States Court.
Caleb Cushius's brig Joseph Gray, sails for
Liverpool Tomorrow. Capt. Plummer says lc
will bear aloft the Palmetto Lone Star aay:
Especial Dispatch to tbe y. !. ucsala.l
CHARLESTON, Nov. 15.-Another trc1ncn-
lous demonstration took place tonight to
welcome the Charleston delegation. Institute
-1H1
1notiocs, banncrs md Palmetto branches, aud
| crowds tlrongcd in and around it. Addresses
Of welcome were presented amid deatcninS
cheers, and State Senators Porter aud Seccsne,
and Representatives Hinst, 0'Conner, Whit
ley, Tcnholnl, Ycadon, Pope, Namsay, Simon-
ton, Coffin and others delivered stirring ad-
dresses, all breathing the sentiment that
there was 10 alternative left South Carolina
savc4astant secession or eternal disgrace and
ruin.
In the course Of the proceedings, Mayor Nc
Eeth, who presided read u dispatch from Gen.
Bonhatu, announcing that le was out OF the
! Union, .aving resigned his seat in Con
| Ercss. The news was received with a burst Of
| enthusiasm.
MACON, Ga, Nov. 15.-The Senate has pass
| ed unanimously the bill appropriating one
million dollars ut the discretion Of the Cover
f! nor for tho defense Of the State. The joint
Committee on the state Of the Republic
GEA uaAu!AAoAcA} 'AAA AoA ~"A2A!4es
! Il Convention Of the people, With preamble
| recommending resistance.
| 1t is understood that Cor. Brown, IL 7.
johnson, Linton Stevens, 7. K. Cobb, and all
other leading men, have endorsed the bill, and
| that it will pass unanimously
The legislators differ somewhat on the
| mode of resistance, but the Immediate scces-
sion men have large majority.
i. II. Stephens spoke ut Millcd9eyi1lc last
! night lie favored the State Convention aud
| demanded Of tho Statcs which have nullitied
the Fugitive Slave Law to repeal their acts,
| aud upon their refusal, which was certain,
| then the South would so out with clean hands.
Tic crowd called for Mr. Jackson, OF Sayan-
| nah, and sharp discussion followed, Mr..
| jackson speaking strongly for immediate Sc
| cession. Such is the feeling in Savannah TINT
! it is hard work to prevent the pornlace from
| scizing upon Fort Pulaski.
CuARLEsToS, Nov. ia Large Palmetto
tree was erected this evening in front of Irsti-
/ tute Hall An immense meeting was hcld, and
| facing the speakers stand was large trans
&! parcncy, "Wcll done, good and faithful SER
| wants" Mayor McBeth presided and made
line speech. Il. W. Gordon addressed the del
e;:,,ates. Senator Portcr's speech caused pro-
lonsed applause, There were several olher
speakers, and the greatest enthusiasm prevail
eI. During the tlay cannon were tired, aud
ilags were raised with Colonial and State mot
| toes,