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COLUMBIA, S. c., November Is. - Six |
hundred Minute-Men, with military and |
fremen, turned out here last night, in a |
grand torch-light procession, in honor of Sc |
Cession. A meeting was afterwards held, at |
which ex-Speaker Orr made a speech, es- |
pousing secession. He was followed by
Mr.. Keitt and others.
The State Fair is progressing satisfactorily.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, November 15-The
Governor of the State will iisue call for a
State Convention, to assemble on the 9th of
December. He urges the people to prepare
for secession.
MILLRDGEvMLE, GA, November l5.-The
leading men of all parties had q conference
to-day, and unanimously agreed to State
Convention. They recommend resistance,
the time and mode to be settled by the Con-
vention. Good feeling prevails.
RICHMOND, VA, November 10. - Gov.
Letcher has called an extra session of the
Legislature for the 7th of January, to take
into consideration the condition of public
affairs and determine, calmly and wisely,
what action is necessary in this emergency.
MILLEDevnLE, GA, November 15.-There
was considerable discussion in the Senate
to-day, on the motion referring the 81 ,000 900
appropriation bill for arms and ammuni-
tfon to the Finance Committee. The bill
provides that the money be subject to the
control of the Governor. Many Senators OBJ
iected to the placing of the sword and purse
in the same hands, when the proposed refer
ence failed. The bill will proceed in regular
/ order, and will pass.
! A bill was introduced suspending the col
lection of debts until lS6l-laid over.
A resolution was introduced giving power
to the Governor, in case of Federal coercion
being employed against seeding State, to
employ the effectual military resources of
Georgia to resist such coercion. This resolu-
ton will pass. Senator Toombs made pow
erful secession speech last night Mr.. Barlow
followed, urging the establishment of a
Southern Confederacy, with sovereignty in
the Federal power, and that all State lines
be obliterated.
WASHINGTON, November 16.-A letter from
a strong cotton-house in Charleston says
that there is really no unanimity, even in
South Carolina, for secession. The business
men and artisans, and merchants, and all the
professional classes are decidedly opposed to
secession.
Especial Dispatch to the New York World.l
CHARLESTON, November l5.-South Caro-
lima will, 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. Senator Chestnut, it is said, will
preside in the Convention.
Baltimore offers Governor Gist 100 men,
and New Jersey 500. Individual applications
for military appointments are numberless.
The Mayor, owing to the present condition
of affairs, has discharged large number o
laborers employed on the public works.
Patrick Hays, an Englishman, arrested fol
incendiary remarks, was hurried OIL ON the
|, steamer Marion for New York. yesterday.
, A handsome sword will be presented to
night to A. j, Magrath, who resigned hi
| seat in the United States Court.
! Caleb Cushing's brig Joseph Gray sails 70
Liverpool tomorrow. Captain Plumme
, says be will bear aloft the Palmetto Lon
i Star flag.
Especial Despatch to the N. Y. Herald.l
3 CHARLESTON, S. c., November l5.-An
!, other tremendous demonstration took plac
2 tonight to welcome the Charleston delega
0 adorned with notices, banners and Palmett
: branches, and crowds thronged in and aroun
# it. Addresses of welcome were presente
= amid deafening cheers. Senators Porter an
g Leicesne, and Representatives Buist OCol
It nor, Whiteley, Trenholm, Yeardon, Pop
Y Ramsey, SmOnton, Coffin and Others deliN
b cred stirring addresses, all breathing IL
sentiment that there was no alternative lie
e South Carolina, save instant secession,
i eternal disgrace and ruin.
), In the course Of the proceedings May
d McBeth, who presided, read despatch fro
i General BOnbaur, announcing that he W
n out of the Union, having resigned his seat
If Congress. The news was received with
If burst of enthusiasm.
MACON, Ga. November l6-The Sena
/ has passed unanimously the bill appropI
e ating one million dollars, at the discretion
e the Governor, for the defense of the State.
a The Joint Committee on the state Of d
4, Republic agreed unanimously to report b
L. for calling convention of the people will
al preamble recommending resistance.
D. 1t is understood that Gov. Brown, A.
le Stephens, H. v. johnson and all other lea
s. ing men have indorsed the bill, and that
tn viii pass unanimously. The Legislators d
er fer somewhat on the mode of resistance, B
IN the. immediate secession men have lar
pit x. ii. Stephens spoke at Milledgeville i
IN night. He favored the State Conventit
ch demanding of the States which have nu
ne fed the Fugitive-slave Law to repeal th
ire acts, and upon their refusal, which was c
'o- tain then the South could go out with Gle
er hands.
The crowd called for Mr.. jackson, of
me vannah, and sharp discussion follow
H1 om Mr.. jackson speaking strongly for inn
90 diate secession.
'nT Such is the feeling in Savannah that i
'nu hard work to prevent the populace II
e9' upon Fort Pulaski. -..-.
~ CHARLESTON, November ia large 1
.ar sue metto tree was erected this evening in Il
or- of Institute Hall An immense mest
was held, and facing the speakers stand
OF large transparency, with the WORDS "
.ble done, good and faithful servants"
pom Mayor McBeth presided, and made
uct speech. r. W.. Gordon addressed the d
,ity gates. Senator Porter's speech caused
the caused prolonged applause. There y
ex- several other speakers, and the greatest
the thusiaEm prevailed,
are During the day cannon were hred
her flags raised with colonial and state mot
ears inscribed. .l.e-s t1s rv
sid Fire at Crestline. ~
the CRnsTLISE, o., November 16.-rhe stat