Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-11-15
The Excitement at the South.

The Feeling in Charleston-Armi,g Of Me
Fire Cbmpaneis-Fiao Of the Southern Con-
tedsracy--Resigndtion Of the Federal Officer,
-Action in TIC South Carolina legislature
Call ofa State Cdnpention-Speech Of Ed
mund Rutfin, of Na.--Democratic Union
Meeting in Philadelphia.
Telegraphic dispatches from the South give
something Of an indication Of the spirit which
prevails in that section regarding the election
Of Mr.. Lincoln. At Charleston the Palmetto
flag had been raised on vessel and over the
Office Of the Mercury and saluts OF 10 guns
fred.
The resigned Federal Office holders have
been serenaded and their action approved by
spublic meeting. The Speaker Of the House
has received a dispatch from Virginia, ten
dering the services of a volunteer corps In the
event South Carolina's seeding. A State
Convention is called to meet on the 18th Of
December. Messrs Black and Thompson
said the agricultural districts wanted more
time. It Is said that secession Is certain
Messrs. Boyco, Bonham, and Kett urge i'm
mediate action Edmund Ruffin Of Va, ad-
dressed meeting advocating secession. A
resolution is before the South Carolina Leg
islature to raise ten thousand volunteers.
Senators Chestnut of South Carolina and
Toombs of Georgia have resigned.
A run is being made upon the South Car
olina Banks and the Legislature Is making
preparation for the event by logalizlng sus
pension.
The Lawyers of Columbia have resolved to
return all northern claims sent for collection.
Vhe South Carolnians expect Georgia, Al
ALBANIA. Texas and Mississippi and Florida
will follow their lead
PROCEEDINGS OF THE GEORGIA LEGISLATURE.
Miuedgerille, Nov. 9-The resolution for the
election of the U. S. Senator was taken up
yesterday, and it was moved that the time
be Monday, the 18th Other days were pro-
posed
Mr.. Harris of North county, favored the
earliest time, as it was well known who Geer-
gia preferred, and when he was elected he
would instantly resign if the interest of
Georgia and the South required it.
Mr.Olivor of Heard county, favored tn
earliest day, objsct;ng to keeping candidates
here in suspense.
Mr.. Jones, OF Newton, urged the greatest
delay as he regarded the present a. time for
deliberation. Thcy needed all the light that
could be obtained before action. A few weeks
might develop Important matters, which
ought to be known before the election.
Mr.. Spaldng, of Mcintosh. favored post
ponement for two weeks. He did not be- |
iieve 10 endorsing 80 early Mr.. Lncoln's g.
lection. Other measures, more important
that Of holding convention and retaliating |
legisation-claimed precedence Of the cleo
ton of Senator.
Mr.. Seward, Of Thomas county, favored
postponement. He was opposed to do any,
thing 50 early to indicate that Georgia, in
tended to submit to Lincoln's election.
Mr.. Harris of North county, inquired of
Mr.. Seward if he favored the secession of
Georgia.
Mr.. Seward objected to interruption. He
said he was in favor of secession if Georgia
% decided in convention. He thought that
Georgia would net be sustaining the other
Southern States by thus early indicating a
willingness to submit to Lincoln's election.
He considered that Southern safety was in
acting as unit.
Mr.. Lawton, of Catham, favored the ut
most d.ay in the election of Senator, There
was no necessity for speedy action, as Georgia ,
would be represented in the Senate till the
lth of March.
He agreed with Mr.. Sewar that 50 speedy
IN INDIGESTION to submit to the election of
Lincoln would place Georgia in antaSonism t