Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-24

fhe georgia dJence 6tH possed-Greot
Conservative Speech Of Hon. Alexander II.
Stephens What the Southern Popers say
WASHINGTON, Sunday, Nov. ls -Iuforma.
tion has been received here that Gov. Aiken
OF South Carolina, opposes secession.
Public sentiment seems to be setting down
under the idea that Southern States, South
Carolina included will unite in demand for
an additional constitutional guaranty, which
it is thought the Free States will cheerfully
grant. Convention Of all the States can
embody new clause 10 the Constitution,
securing the Slave States against further
agitation, and fixing q geographical line
perhaps the ol6 Missouri compromise line
between Free and Slave Territory. Such is
the solution of the difficulty by leading men
here FROM all sections. Ia addition to this
they entirely approve Of the suggestion of the
Times, that payment shall be made for slaves
not surrendered under the Fugitive Slave
act.
Hon. Mr.. Otero has written 10 New.
Mexico, advising his constituents to connect
their destiny with the Pacific States il the
Uuion should be dissolved. Californiars now
here declare their purpose to advocate the
establishment OF au independent republic ou
the Pacific side.
Virginia has certainly gore for Bell by
over 800 votes. All the counties have been
heard from. One man here loses 100000
by the State going for Bell.
All the NJ Mlnisters Of the Gospel here are
opposed to disuuiou.
Tim Rives, the WAR Horse" of the De.
mocracy OF Virginia, says that the Minute
Men organization is the greatest humbug
ever invented.
The first number ofthe Mesila Times, pub.
lished in Arizona Territory, is just to baud.
1t says that great excitement prevails there
on account Of the discovery Of very rich gold
mines in the vicinity of PioDo Alto. Lumps
worth $40 TO 20 were being dug up in any
quantity Parties were realizing from S4 900
to 5000 daily. Judge Neal is en- route to
Washington with official dispatches from
Gov. Ovens about the mines.
Last night Peter Richings, while perform.
ing at the theatre, fell, injuring himself badly.
The performance was suspended.
GEORGIA.
The Savannah Republican discusses "what
should be done" in abored article:
I'VE would suggest that National Con
rention to be composed of three delegates,
iron, each and every State in The Union, aud
appointed according to the pleasure OF each,
shulI be constituted to meet st the earliest day
practicable, aud to whom shall be referred all
the questions of controversy and division be-
tween the North and the South Such
body, composed of the wise aud prudent meu
OF the country, we feel sure, could agree upon
a plan that would protect all interests, quiet
oil heart burnings, give peace to the nation,
and place US once more on the highway OF
glorious career. We would have il assemble
ON the 22G of February-the birthday Of
ashington-aud at Independence Hail. in
Philadelphia, with the hope that the man
selected as the snviors Of our country in 1860
may catch some OF the patriotic fire that ami
mated the breasts Of the noble founders Of
the Republic"
CHARLESTON, Nov. II, l96O-The dele
gates elected SO lar are strongly secession -
The Wholesale merchants aud jobbers in
Hayne and Meeting street have q great de-
muustatiOn to day. The occasion is the dedi.
cation of liberty pole, which they have
planted in the middle of IIayue street, at the
junction with Meeting. The Lafayette Ar.
IIllery, With four field pieces, fred a salute.
Perfect uuanimity of sentiment prevails
among all classes in South Carolina and
under no circumstances will they back out
from secession.
Within thirty days, if necessary, she could
place two hundred thousand armed men 10
tie field as assurance is given that thousands
would flock TO her standard from Georgiu,
Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and
other States.
A large white flag, the Palmetto Lone
Star, is up, with the motto-"AniniS Opipu-
SQue pdrdt."
Cannons are booming, and there is an i'm.
mense cheering.
T. g. Barker, F. NJ. Robertson, Fleetwood
Lanner, Il. A. Priugle aud others, are making
strong secession speeches.
The speakers are mostly merchants, some
belonging to Philadelphia, New York and
Boston.
Ex.J udge Nj Magrsth is spoken of as Com
missioner to Washington when secession
takes place.
Several newly organized companies are
anxlousiy awaiting arms ordered ut the
North.
An officer Of the State government says
he has an important letter from one Of the
head Of departments at Washington. which
will be made public after the 18th OF Deceu-
ber. 1t is surmised to be the resignation OF
Gen. Scott in case OF secession.
CHARLESTON, Nov. Is, lS60.-A law re
quirlng people IRON the North arriving here
to 60 before a magistrate and state their bust.
ness, has been reported, and will soon be put
10 force.
The Modification flag Of 1892 now floats
over the citadel
Senators Hammond and Chestnut are men
tioued in connection with the head of the
Government after secession.
1t is reported that Charleston, after seces
sior, is TO be proclaimed free port for Euro
pean goods.
Secret agents are now in Europe making
L.,
CoLUMAIA, Nov. 7.--Meetings in all parts
oI the State are reported. All are secession
meetings.
No unkind feelings are expressed towarC
Mr.. Lincoln, and there seems to be no inten
ton to resist his Inauguration, as the peopl,
admit the constitutionslty of his election
They say be will bo President of Northern
Confederacy.
MONTGOMERY, Nov. l7th.-A tremendou;
meeting of the people of the county was helc
this morning, to nominate candidates for The
State Convention. The result was the nomi
nation of Wm. l.. Yancey aud Thomas Ii
Watts-the latter Bell man.
A large majority Of the members will vot,
for g. cession.
WAsHINGToS, Nov. Is, ls60-It is cub
ject OF much comment in influential circle
that Georgia and Alabama will not folloy
South Carolina in her insane movement I
Prevent General Convention Of the South
ern States, but will accede to the demands G