Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-11-12
THE SIGNS or THE TIMES.

LATEST FROM SOUTH CARoLINA-PAssASE OF THE
Bull IN THE SENATE CALLING STATE Con-
vKNTIoN-lMMKDIArK RESISTANCE ADVOCATED.
COLUMBIA, 9. c., Nov. 9.-In the Senate to-day,
Mr.. Darlington, from the Committee on Federal
Relations, reported q bill calling Convention of
the people Of the State to take into consideration
the dangers incident to the present position Of our
State In the Union, and to take measures which
may be necessary and proper for providing against
the same. The bill provides that the Convention
shall assemble on the second Monday In January,
and the election for delegates occur on the Tues
day previous, the number Of delegates from each
district to correspond with the number of in SEN
last provision Of the bill requests the Governor to
communicate copy to the Executives Of the
slave-holding States, and urge their cooperation
In providing for the future safety, welfare and
After brief discussion concerning the time
fixed the bin passed by yeas forty four, nays one
The dissenting Senator differed about the time
only.
In the House, Mr. Trenholm's resolution to send
commissioner to Georgia, was taken up, and a
sharp debate ensued between the co-operationists
and separate State action men.
action hs the does1ns
Calhoun and McDufie; and recognized by De
Tocqueville. He hoped South Carolina would
throw of the odious Federal yoke.
secede long ago, but for ten years the policy had
been to await cooperation. Now, on the eve Of
success, IL would be the hight Of madness to wait
southern
Mr.. Mullins thought the attempt to secure CO..
operation would be disastrous, and cited the case
OF the commission sent to Virginia. IL we waited
for other States TO lead, slavery would be aban-
India by the East India Company. He felt the
importance Of action, and thought 1t would be
time enough to send commissioners when they
had formally declared the Union broken. Sup
pose Georgia declined acting, what policy would
his friend pursue,
Mr.. MCGOWAN did not indicate any policy, His
idea was to proceed, pari passM, with Georgia.
Mr.. Mullins replied that we could not with
dignity ask CO. operation until have ourselves
| acted.
The consideration of the resolutions was then
postponed till Tomorrow
In the Senate, the bill calling a convention was
referred to the Committee on Federal Relations.
MIR. Simonton gave notice that he would intro
duce bill providing police regulations concern
Ing persons from States hostile to slavery.
Eight hundred Minute Men are drilling here
tonight: Cheering dispatches from all parts Of
the South received, and the services Of volun-
teers profered from Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi,
Kentucky and Tennessee.
Charleston dispatches state that unsuccessful at
temp's were made to-day by troops to remove the
Government arms from the arsenal In the city to
Fort Moultrie: There was great excitement in
nag, and steamerG swiveIs saluted it,
The Governor Of Georgia has sent our Governor
an advance copy OF his message, urging the Legis-
million dollars as military fund, and prepare
for secession The Georgia Federal ofacials are
about resigning.
The State Cadet. are in readiness, emitting the
November holiday.
immense resistance meetings were held here
and at Charleston tonight
A great turnout Of Minute Men from all the
adjoining districts will take place here next week
during the State Fair.
STATE CONVENTION TO BIZ CALLEp-THx BILL
AMENDED By THE HOUSE AND PASSED By THE
SENATE.
COLUMBIA, 8. c., Nov. 10 The Speaker of the
House announced that communication had been
as Senator Mr. Whaley offered resolution that
the resignation be accepted, and that what under
other circumstances would have been regarded
with regret IL now recognized as an act OF loyal
Mr. De Saussure made a report from the Com
mittse Of Ways and Means, recommending a bill
for the Postponement Of the operation Of the act
requiring the banks to have one third Of gold and
silver In their vaults to twO-thrds of their issue
which was unanimously adopted The necessi ty
OF prompt action for the relief Of the banks was
strongly urged. The expresses were daily bring
Ing bills from the surrounding States and other
demands for specie daily made
A bill was introduced to provide police in re.
laton to persons coming from States hostile to the
South.
Mr.. Aldrich made report from the Committee
on Federal Relations, amending the Senate bill
calling Convention of the people, and inserting
that the election be held on the 9Th Of Decembs,
instead Of the 9th Of January, and that the Con.
vcntion meet on the 18th Of December instead Of
the 10th Of January.
Mr. Black, Of York, opposed the amendment
He wanted more time to canvass He wanted the
Senate bill a. II stood
Mr. Thompson, of Union, said the agricultursts
Of the upper country wanted more time
Mr. Winsmith interrupted MIR. T with resolu-
tons In relation to declaring the opinion of South
tabled
Resolutions were introduced from the Charles
ton meeting.
The House then went into Committee of the
w hole, ana discussion ensued on the report
when the question was-''Shal the bill for calling
Convention pass, and be sent to the saate,' .
Another discussion took place.
Mr.. Aldrch, chairman Of the Committee on
Federal Relations, said all had favored the SEN
ates Dill, but Developments had been made with
In the last twenty-four hours, which made de-
clded action necessary. Telegraphic messages
were constantly arriving, calling upon them to
act BOylston. Cunningham, Thompson and
Black spoke The vote was then taken by ayes
and nays, when tie bill passed unanimously,
(l17) the whole number present voting save
The Senate met at O'Clock p. m to consider
the amendments Of the House. Forty-one Sem.
atGrs were present, all voting AYE
1t 10 expected that Georgia, Florida. Alabama
Texas and Mississippi will 20 with South Caro-,
lima.
The news Of Senator Toombs' resignation was
halled with great enthusiasm. In the House Mr.
Simonton offered a resolution that the Governor
raise ten thousand volunteers, which will be con-
sidered on Monday.
This evening great crowd Of at least 1000
people assembled before the Congaree House
The minute men turned out and marched down
Main street with grand display Of fireworks.
Judge Magrath, Messrs. Conner, CaIcock and
Cunningham addressed the crowd Mr. Mapyath
said be hoped South Carolina would be in the
van OF her sister States. He was not there to
prove to them the right to secede The people
say she has; the Legislature says 90; Heaven win
gay she has the right; and IL the Government at
washington should say she has not the right then
prove It by taking the right way
Mr.. Calcock said although the present crowd
was large one, he wished TO see one person moro
present, and he was-Abe Lincoln He would
take him by the hand, bring him to the platform.
and tell him to look upon that crowd. and ask
him II he ever expected to wave the sceptre OF
President over the heads of that people "bonest
Abe" would answer with downcast eyes, "never y
PROCEEDINGS OF THE GEoReIA LEersLArURK-
ENACTMENT OF RESTRICTIVE LAws.-THr
LEGISLATURE REFUSE TO ELECT UNITEp
STATES SENATOR. - :
MiLLEDGEvILLE, Nov. 9-The resolution for
the election OF U. 5. Senator was taken ND YES.
terday, and 1t was moved that the time be Mon.
day, the 18th. Other days were proposed. MIR.
Hams, OF North County, favored the earliest time
as 1t was well known who Georgia preferred. and
when he was elected he would instantly resi1n n
the interests Of Georgia and the South REQ uiTed NJ