The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20
THE SECESSION MOVEMENTS.


AUGUSTA, GA, Nov. 1.-THE Brokers here
buy Kentucky and Tennessee money at FIVE per
cent discount, payable in Georgia and South Caro-
lima bank bills
Bitter feuds exist in the Georgia Legislature be-
tween the friends of Iverson and Cobb for Sena-
tor.
Speeches are made nightly in favor of secession
by Senator Toombs, Thos. r. Cobb and others,
and by Stephens, johnson and Others, who are
opposed
WASHINGTON, Nov 12-As far as can be as
eertained there is disposition either the part
of the administration of gentlemen of political
prominence here to interfere with the present
Southern movement, except, perhaps, In a friendly
spirit 1t is now probable that the President will
soon issue an address or proclamation, as the cleo
ton of delegates 70 the South Carolina Convention
is to take place at an earlier day than recently
anticipated, and consequently there would not be
sufficient time for the general circulation of an ap-
peal through the Presidents annual message, as
originally contemplated. This subject tonight
under consideration.
COLUMBIA, Nov. 13-Mr. Keitt was serenaded
and made an exciting speech urging prompt action.
He said President Buchanan was pledged to Sc
cesslon, and would be held to it. South Carolina
should shatteI the accused Union. If she could
accomplish its destruction in no other way she
Constitution and involve all the States in a COM
mon ruin.
WASHINGTON, Nov. l4-Itis authorize lively
announced that President Buchanan has never
publicly privately pledged himself to secession
as Mr. Keitt is reported to have said in a recent
speech.
The postmaster at Orangeburg, s. c., has ten
dered his resignation, to take effect the 1st of
January, unless South Carolina sooner secedes.
His resignation has been accepted, and he is re-
quested to designate his successor and is informed
that in the event of not procuring one who will
give the necessary bonds, the Office will be dlscon-
tnued.
MORE VoLUNTEERs.-Everym mail brings tenders
from volunteers to South Carolina. Baltimore
offers company of one hundred men, New j Jersey
five hundred and individual applications for mill
tary appointments numberless. - Columbia
Carolinian.
A telegraphic despatch from Nashville, Tenn,
says that the banks at that place refuse to take
South Carolina and Georgia money, unless at five
per cent discount.
LOOKING AHEAD An offer from New York. of
club of htty-seven young men, is made to Gov.
Gist, if their services are needed The writer con-
cudes follows:
Sir, honorable patriotism must have its reward
pecuniary acquisitions but, sir, want to serve that
sturdy republic which shall be founded on right,
justice and equity; and i'll order SO to do, l re-
specttuily submit my claim on the generosity of
your Excellency by asking the appointment Of
Consul for this port"
Among the letters to Gov. Gist, some are from
mechanics and workmen, asking employment. We
have no doubt there will be many more SUCH
Columbia Curotinian.
GEORGIA.
NliedgeriUe Nou. IA resolution was in
troduced into the Legislature to-day to the effect
that Georgia declares herself out of the Union.
Another of similar character was introduced,
but calling convention IF the people to ratify
the movement. Both resolutions, were referred
to committee.
The resignation Of Mr Toombs is to take effect
after the 4th March next unless Georgia sooner
secedes.
A resolution was offered in the Legislature to-
day instructing the Senators and representatives
Of Georgia in Congress to resist counting in the
Electoral College the vote of those States which
have nullifed the Fugitive Slave law. 1t has
BEN made the special order of the day for the 2Uth
instant.
resolution was offered contemplating South
err Convention, to meet at Atlanta.
The Legislature by an unanimous VOTE passed
bill appropriating one million Of dollars to arm
and equip the State for any struggle that may oc-
cur. The announcement of the passage Of the bill
was received with the greatest enthusiasm by the
people
The Hon. Stephen A. Douglas is reported to be
seriously ill in Mississippi.
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