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SOUTH CAROLINA CONvFNTI0N

Charleston, Dec 28.-The injunctions of &c.
crecy having been removed from the proceed.
ings Of yesterday, the following is the ordi.
nance which was passed in secret session
An ordinance to amend the Constitution of
South Carolina in respect to the Executive De-
partment: I'D.
lst. That the Governor shall have full pow
ers to receive ambassadors, ministers, consuls,
and agents Of foreign Powers ; to appoint such
agents, who shall be paid from the contingent
fund to conduct negotiations with foreign Pow
ers to make treaties by and with the advice
and consent Of the Senate, two thirds Of the
Senators agreeing thereto; TO nominate, and by
and with the advice and consent Of th Senate
to appoint such ambassadors public ministers,
and consuls, as the General Assembly shall
previously direct to be appointed and also oil
other officers whose appointment not otherwise
provided for by law, by granting commissions
which shall expire at the end of the next ses-
sion Of the Senate to convene the Senate
whenever necessary; provided, nevertheless,
that during the existence of this Convention,
all treaties and directions for the appointment
Of ambassadors, minister's and consuls, be sub.
ject to the advice and consent Of the Conven-
ton.
I'd. That the Governor Immediately appoint
four persons, with the advice and consent Of
or, shall form a council, to be called the Ex-
ecutive Council, whose duty it shall be to ad-
wise with him; to il vacancies, during the re.
cess Of the Senate, in all the offices where he
has the power to nominate.
1n secret session of the Convention yester.
day, Mr.. Memminger reported resolution
defining the right Of citizenship in South Caro-
lima. 1t includes all free white persons who
were within the limits of the State at the date
Of her secession, whether nativeborn or natu-
ralized, and all born outside of the State whose
fathers were then citizens thereof; also, all per-
sons from any one of the United States, who
shall, within twelve months from the time of
secession, come into the State with the inten-
ton OF becoming permanent residents, they
taking an oath Of allegiance; also, those who
shall come into the state after the expiration
of twelve months from the date of secession,
and reside therein seven months, with the in.
tention Of remaining, and taking the oath Of
allegiance aud, lastly, all free whites who
shall enter the military, naval, or civil service,
after oath of allegiance.
Charleston, Dec. 2S, 3 p M-Capt. Hum
phrey, the military storekeeper, is still in pos.
session of the L. :. Arsenal here.
Castle Pinckney and Fort Moutrie were oc.
cupicd by the State troops, under the instruc.
tions OF Gov. Pickens, and to keep peaceable
possession of them for the purpose Of protect
ing the Government property. There were on.
ly about twelve men in these forts, who peacea.
bly, surrendered. There was no collision, and
none was anticipated when the troops left this
city to garrison these forts
The excitement is now subsiding in this city.
The details of this movement will be found in
the Courier of this date.
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GOSHEN BUTTER AND LHEESE.

7 WILL have in store in day or two Choice
L GOSHEN BUTTER and CHEESE, of as fine
quality as can be had, to which invite the at
tention OF purchasers.
JESSE B. WILSON,
327 Pa. av between Sixth and Seventh
nov 26 streets, south side.
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A REDUCED TARIFF OF PRICES FOR AR
IA tices adapted for Christmas and New Year
presents. Shawls, Cloaks, Silk Robes, Velvet
Cloaks, Silk Dresses, and many new and stylish
WOOLLEN DRESS FABRICS.
With all other kinds Of first class Dry Goods in
general and special use-the tariff Of prices on
the whole of which has been reduced to the pres
ent depressed value.
Carpets, Oil-Cloths, Curtains, Rugs, &C., up
per floors.
Blankets, Comforts, House Linens, &C., base
ment aud the vaults.
Strangers, sojourncrs, and citizens, will inspect
our stock at their pleasure-an examination i'm
plies no obligation to purchase.
PERRY l. BROTHER,
Penn. avenue and Ninth streets,
dec l9-l0tdif Perry Building.
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LADD, WEBSTER, & Co.'s
SEWING MACHINES
Are preferred above all Others
LADD, WEBSTER, h Co.'s
SEWING MACHINES
Are preferred above all others.
LADD, WEBSTER, h Co.'S
SEWING MACHINES
Are preferred above all others.
16s" For reasons why, see advertisement in
another column. ."TfSa
AT JANNEY'S, 34s Pennsylvania avenue.
Young Ladies in attendance.
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Affairs in North Carolina.

RaleiSi, Dec. 2S.-All is quiet here, and
times are dull. The members of the Legisla-
ture are nearly all at home. Public meetings
are being held in various counties. The Union
sentiment is prevalent here, but all hope is
well nigh gone.
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HNHE ROYAL TURKISH TOWELS.
l. Bathing Spouges, Velvet Sponges, Bath
Gloves.
Brown Windsor Soap, Honey Soaps.
Lubin's Soaps and Extracts.
Genuine German Cologne, all sizes, wick
ers and plain bottles.
Bazin's Soaps and Extracts.
Phalon's Soaps and Extracts.
Pomades of all kinds.
Hair Tonics, &c.
With full assortment of new Perfumery.
Hair Brushes, Combs, Tooth Brushes.
Fresh Medicines Pure Chemicals, &c.
Just received at GILMAN'S
New Drug Store, $50 Penn. Av.
Congress, Empire, Saratoga, Bedford Blue
Lick, and White Sulphur Waters, always on
hand as above. dec q
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The Overt Act Committed

Charleston, Dec. 2S.-The Palmetto flag was
raised yesterday afternoon over the custom.
house and post Office at 8 P. M. About the
same hour, the Palmetto flag Hoated out to the
breeze at Castle Pinckney, and a large military
foIce went over last night to Fort Moultrie.
The ball has opened at last.
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state-Convention Called in Illinois.

Springfield, H., Dec. 27.-The Democratic
State Committee of Illinois have called State
Convention, to be held in this city on the 10th
of January, to confer as to the existing national
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Convention Election in Florida,

ton, four fths of the Convention will 60 fol
immediate secession.
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EDMUND F. BROWN,

Notary Public, Commissioner Of the Court of
Claims and for the State Of California, and
attorney for business in the sereral Depart
ments,>
Is prepared to take Dispositions for the Court
l. of Claims, and the Courts in the several States
and Territories; and also to act as Counsellor
and Attorney for business before the different
Departments of Government.
Deeds, Wills, and other Writings, prepared,
and Acknowledgment taken.
Office, 4O2 street, next to Seventh street, op-
posite the Post Office and Patent Office.
dec 4-2aw3m
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Financial.

New York, Dec. 28.-Stocks are lower, but
frmer at decline. Chicago and Rock Island,
57!. Illinois Central, shares, 694 bonds, 90.
Michigan Southern, 81. N. Y. Central, 75b.
Pennsylvania Coal Company, 76. Hudson
River R. r., AZ. Cantons, IA. Missouri 6s, 50.
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PROVISION STORE.

MRS. G. OCKSTADT, 47O Ninth street, be-
lVl tween D and Streets informs the public
that she is prepared to supply them with Meat,
Vegetables, and articles used in the preparation
of Soups, Of good quality and at low prices.
dec "a
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Kentucky,

Louisville, Dec. 2S.-The Governor of Ken.
lucky has called an extra session of the Legis.
lature, to convene on the 18th of January.
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FURNISHED ROOMS to let, with or withou.
l. board. Terms moderate. Apply at No. 4OG
Eighth street, between G and II streets.
dec 2O-lm
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ANNOUNCEMENT,

The members of the Perseverance Fire Com
pany No. have the pleasure to announce to
their many inquiring friends and the public in
general, that their third grand annual Colillon
Party will take place at Franklin Hall, corner of
Ninth and D streets, on Tuesday, the 9Th of jan
uary, 1861. Particulars in future advertisement.
BY order of the Executive Committee.
dec 24-MT&S
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BOARDING.,

By The Day, Week, or Month, ,ciM or,cithout
Rooms.
Al RS. NJ. A. MILLS, having taken and fitted
lSl up, in handsome style, that large and
pleasant house, No. 504 Pennsylvania avenue,
third door east OF Third street, between the St.
Charles Hotel and Adamss Express Office, near
the Capitol and railroad depot, is now prepared
to accommodate Transient or Permanent Guests
with pleasant rooms, with or without Board.
nov 26
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New No. Mess Mackerel
For sale low by
BROWNING Il KEATlNG,
353 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
N o 7 | C L .

q I Z Z.
The copartnershlp heretofore existing between
John Wiley and 7. P. Brown, in the Drug busi-
ness, was by mutual consent dissolved on the
fifteenth day Of December. The business will
be continued at the new stand, corner of Third
street and Pennsylvania avenue, by the remain
ing partner, John Wiley. dec rs
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UNIVERSALISM.

Maternal Al6ection- Woman's Influence and
Woman's Worth.
Theophilus Fiske will deliver discourse upon
these subjects at the First Congregationalst fold
Trinity Church, on Sunday evening next, at
seven o'clock. Seats free The public general
ly are invited to attend dec 27-3t
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FRESH TEAS.

FRESH TEAS.
7 AM receiving a lot of Green and Black TEAS,
l. among which are some of as fine grades as
can be had to which invite the attention of all
lovers Of choice Green and Black Teas.
JESSE B. WILSON,
327 Pa av., between Sixth and Seventh
nov 20 streets, south side.
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TO HOUSEKEEPERS OF WASHINGTON
GEORGETOWN, AND VICINITY.

TO HOUSEKEEPERS OF WASHINGTON,
GEORGETOWN, AND VICINITY.
WE invite the attention of housekeepers to
w our very large and beautiful stock of
China, Glass, and Earthen Ware,
Which is now rendered complete In every depart
ment by our recent importations.
We deem 1t unnecessary To enumerate articles,
as we have everything that Is usually kept In
the China business, from rich decorated French
China Dinner and Tea Sets, to the ordinary
Earthen Ware; and, as we import the majority Of
our goods, we are prepared to furnish the best
quality, either to the Wholesale or retail trade
as low as any of the importing houses Of Bslti-
more.
English and American Cutlery of superior
quality.
Also, Horn, Buck, and Cocoa handled Cutlery,
from the same factories.
Silver-plated Ware on fine albata, warranted.
large stock Of Coal Oil Lamps, numerous
patterns.
Parlor Lamp shades and Chimneys.
Cut Glass Globes.
Hyacinth Glasses, Fancy Articles, Toys, &c.
q. S. FOWLER l. CO.,
dec 4-eo 5O4 Odd Fellows Hall, 7th street.
Fine Family Groceries, Teas, &c.
Rays, Welch's, and Bonds Family Flour.
New Virginia and Pennsy lvsnia Buckwheat.
Fresh Corn Meal
Choice Goshen Butter.
Prime Leaf Lard
Choice Green and Black Teas.
New Sugar-cured Family Hams.
Just received and for sale low by
BROWNING l. KEATING,
1853 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
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GERMANlA HOTEL.

Wines, Brandies, &c.
Choice Old Madeira, Duff Gordon Sherry,
Old LID Port, Fine Table Madeira,
Old Carasquedo Sherry, Superior Brandies
Fine Old India Madeira, IA very superior article,
not usually found in this market.)
Curaco, Maraschio,
Annesette, Absynthe
Congress Water For sale low by
BROWNING l. HEATING,
1853 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
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MARRIED.


On Thursday evening, the 9th inst, by Rev.
John N. Coombs, Mr.. Joseph 0. Walingstord
and Miss Mary E. Hoover, all of this city.
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FOR RENT.

A FINE PARLOR, on the first floor, and three
II Chambers on the floor above, at No. 276
Pennsylvania avenue, two doors east of "Kirk-
wood House." dec l-tf
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F A I r

T n 1 N
The Ladies' Fair, for the benefit of East Wash
ington Mission, Methodist Protestant Church,
will open Monday evening" December "a, at six
o'clock, and continue two weeks. Season tick
cts, 20 cents; single admission, 10 cents chill
dren, cents. dec 24-6t
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BOARDING.

A CONGRESSIONAL MESS of four or Eve
n can be accommodated at Mrs. GlLBERTS,
No. 54S Pennsylvania avenue, between First and
Second streets, Washington, D. G.
nov est
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D. KOLB'S BALSAMIC LUNG INvIGORATOR
A CERTAIN CURE for Coughs, Colds, Afec-
n tions of the Throat and Lungs. A trial
will make svery one its frie. d, being agreeable
to take, and certain to cure. Price so cents.
For sale by Messrs. Gilman, Stott, Clark,
Wright, Nairn, Ford, Kidwell, Thomp,on, Ridge
ly Moore, Major, &c. nov 26
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GREAT BARGAINS.-Toys, Fancy China Or
~ naments, &C., at cost, for cash, at
dec 29--3t LAMMOND'S, Seventh at.
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OF FOR SALE.-Lot Five, in Square 1882
II containing about 900 square feet. Price
three cents per foot. Apply at this office.
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DR.. w. p. MCCONNELL,

SURGEON DENTIST, continues his operations
~ at his old stand on Pennsylvania avenue,
one door east of the st. Charles Hotel, where he
will be pleased to have call from all persons
desiring anything done in his line Of business.
nov 30
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MERCHANT TAILORING.

ERCHANT TAILORING.
'THE advertiser respectfully invites the a,ten-
i ton Of his friends and the public in general
to his new stock of
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings.
He has always on hand goods suitable for the
season, which he would be pleased to make up
to order on as liberal terms as any other estab-
lishment in this city.
Il. NJ. DREW, Agent,
G street, next to Bank Of Washington.
nov 20
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LOOK OUT FOR THEM.-We are constant.
ly hearing of boarding house keepers being
swndled by the many nicely dressed scoun.
drels who flock to the Federal Metropolis at
this time of the year, and are surprised that
they are not more cautious as to whom they
take into their houses. The last case of the
kind that has been brought to our notice is that
of very respectable.loo young man, hail
ing from the Old Dominion, who some weeks
since presented himself at one of the fashiona-
BILE boarding houses on Pennsylvania avenue,
stating that he had recently been appointed as
q clerk to one Of the Senate committees and
that he desired to obtain board, referring to
several prominent Senators as references. He
also stated that his trunk would arrive at the
National Hotel on the following day, and de.
sired that it should be sent for which was done,
but no trunk was to be found. He then pre-
tended to be very much alarmed at the nom
arrival of the trunk, and would Immediately
write to his home in Virginia to ascertain the
cause. Meantime, under one pretext or an.
other, he managed to borrow several very snug
little sums from sojourners in the house; and
yesterday decamped, leaving his entertainers
considerably out of pocket
The NAVY YARD FEsTIvAL.-The festival OF
the East Washington Mission ladies is still in
progress. Large crowds are nightly in attend
ance, and everybody enjoy themselves to the
fullest extent.
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CANDLES AND OIL.
" 20 cases Paraifine Candles.
20 boxes Sperm Candles.
90 boxes Adamantine Candles.
so boxes Hotel Candles.
cask Coal Oil, for burning.
Lard, Whale and Sperm Oil.
Just received, and for sale by
Z. E. WHITE CO.,
No. 60 Louisiana avenue, bet. Sixth
and Seventh streets, opposite Bank
dec 10 Of Washington.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1860-12-29

In CoEGREss, the Senate has followed the ex-
ample Of the House in establishing a special
committee to consider the perils of the Union
and the means for averting them, by adopting
the original resolution Of Mr. Powell OF Ky.
on the subject. The most important occurren-
ces of the week in Congress- are the two speech
of Senator Wade of Ohio and Senator John
son of Tenn upon the political crisis The
one speaker radical republican, the other an
equally radical democrat yet their speeches
ore substantially alike in spirit and effect, unit
ing as they do in avowing with decision and
.boldness the indivisibility of the Union and de-
Tending the policy of coercion. They herald,
we doubt not the policy that will finally be
pursued towards disunion movement, and iDdi-
cate the union of men of all parties, North and
South, who 60 for maintaing the Union at all
hazards To this conclusion the commercial
interests of the country will ere long bring this
question there will be dalliance and indulgence
for a while, but both those in the south who
maintain the right of peaceable secession, and
those in the north, who prefer to grant it rath-
er than rush to civil war, or confine unwilling
elements in the confederacy, will be crushed oui
in the end by the force of interest, which will
demani that the Union remain one and ndiysi
BILE. The course Of Gen. Cass has struck tht
chord the speeches of Wade and johnson
sound it Douglas will throw himself into tn
same scale /; and when endurance with the va
garies Of South Carolina shall cease to be
virtue, and all possible compromise and conce:
sion have failed to satisfy, and this weak ad
ministration have passed away, we shall see an
other and more effective way of saving tb
Union" brought to bear upon the country.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1860-12-29

The PREstDENrs FAsT.--Gov. Buckingham,
Of Connecticut has issued his proclamation In
vi;ing the people Of the nutmeg state to observe
the day in accordance with the design Of our
Chief Magistrate. He suggests that they Inn
plore God
ITO give courage to magistrates to en-
force all laws for the protection Of the obe-
dient, and the punishment of the disobe-
dient that he will incline this whole peo'
pie to abide by and perform their consttu.
tional obligations that he will cause all
questions which now disturb our peace and
threaten our prosperity, to be adjusted up
on the basis of equity and Justice that be
will hold us back from revolution aud blood
shed, and not permit us to plunge into sin'
which will bring upon us still more terrible
judgments but that he will carry rs thro
this crisis in such manner as shall forevcl
check the spirit Of anarchy, bring peace tC
a distracted people, and preserve, strength
en-, and perpetuate our national union"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1860-12-29

FOREIsN.--Intellgence was received at
the foreign Office yesterday afternoon
through st. Petersburgh, dated, Pekin.
November 9th. 1t states that peace was
canciuded with China on the 26th of October
and that the ratihcations Of il were exchang.
ed on the 9th of November.
The French and English forces have evac-
uated Pekin, and the Emperor was expect
cd to return to the capital Immediately.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1860-12-29
THE STORM GATHERING

svcresror PRooREss THE completely OF
,he government in the treason Of S Carolina Is
not only suspected, but northern indignation Is
becominp aroused as II the sentiment was set
,ied one aud indications assume the complexion
Of opposition 10 the action OF the government
an that direction. A dispatch from Pittsburgh
dated the gath, speaks Of intense excitement e1'
is,inU there in consequence OF its beng mace
rrhl;e that United States Quartermaster Talea-
fsro was negotiating for The shipment from the
Alie0banv Arsenal Of seventy-eight guns to
Nswnort near Galveston Island, Texas and as
more to Ship Island, near Balize, at the mouth
Of the Mississippi river, the apparent object
being to strip the Allegheny Arsenal and place
the guns where the SecessioniSts could get them.
The points referred TO are said to be new forts
never vet mounted. These guns we're designed
for their armament The guns are ten inch
Columbads aud carry thirty-two FOUNDERS.
Carriages for them are being made at Water
vliet, N. Y. Upon inquiry, Of the commander
Of the arsenal Major Symiugton of Maryland
information was refused.
General Moorhead, member OF Congress
Immediately telegraphed Ar. Stanton, Chair
Of the House Committee on Military Affairs
for Information in regard to the matter.
Leading Democrats also teIegraphed to
Washington to have the orders countermanded
sayiug that the people would not allow the guns
to be removed.
A call was put in circulation addressed to
the Mayor, to convene a meeting OF the eiti-
zens to take action in the matter The call is
signed by prominent men of all parties The
feeling against allowing gun to he removed
south is almost unanimous. The meeting was
to assemble on Wednesday.
The same dispatch speaks Of a report in cir
culation, during the evening, to the effect tha
muskets, Shells balls, and cavalry accoutremeut
have already been shipped south.
Southern bluster and gasconade is compOra
lively harmless thing, and certain amour
Of It will help.lighteD, and give variety to tn
more serious and sombre cares of life. 1t wi
be well, however, to manage the thing with
degree Of prudence, so as to confne it to tn
proper limits of amusement and harmless recreG
ton. II the lion Of the north, shall becom
aroused by the government indiscretly carr
ing the joke too far, trouble may arise, and sue
trouble, compared to which, that threatened
s. Carolina, will be mere child's play. W
shall await further news from Pittsburgh wit
deep interest, as this little cloud 10 the horzo
of the Keystone state, is portentous one, gi
ing a new feature to the picture, and challengir
the earnest thought of such as are willing
look at matters through any other than pa
tizan medium.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1860-12-29

CoMPRoMIsE.-In the Senate Committee
of thirteen, on Monday, the Republicans
evinced readiness to reite ate the Rcpub-
lcan doctrine of non.intervention with the
rights of the states. Mr.. Seward presented
the following propositions
Ist. No amendment shall be made to the
constitution which will authorize or give to
congress any power to abolish or interfere
in any state with the domestic institutions
thereof, including that of persons held to
service or labor by the laws of such a
state.
This was carried by the following vote :
YEAs-Messrs Powell, Hunter, Critten-
den, Seward, Douglas, Collamcr, Wade,
Bigler, Rice, Dolittle and Grimes-ll
NAYs-Messrs. Davis and Toombs-2.
Cd. The Fugitive Slave Law Of 1850
shall be so amended as to secure to the al.
legged fugitive trial by jury.
Mr. Douglas proposed to amend by insert
ing "in the state from which the fugitive
escaped" This was carried, and then the
whole proposition was voted down by
the Democrats, all the Republicans sustain
ing it.
Sd. 1t shall be respectfully recommended
to the several state Legislatures to review
all of their laws affecting the rights of per
sons recently resident in other states, anC
to modify or repeal all such as shall contra
vene the provisions Of the constitution o
the U. S. or of any of the laws made il
pursuance thereof.
This was lost as follows
YEAs-Messrs Grimes, Seward, Wade
Doolittle, Collamer and Crittenden-6.
NAYs-Messrs Powell, Hunter, Toombs
Douglas, Davis, Bigler and Rice.
The southern men voted adversely upol
the gronnd that, though it was not openly
assigned, this proposition would affect thei
laws imprlsoning colOred seamen.
1t will be seen that the extremists woul
not sustain the propositions intended t
meet the very cases they had spec6call
charged against the North.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1860-12-29

The Republican members of Congress 10
caucus come to the conclusion that no PROPOSE
ton, satisfactory to the ultra southern states by
way of amendment to the Constitution could be
adopied by the people
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1860-12-29

REPoRT.--The N. Y. Herald, publishes re-
port on the authority Of a letter from promi-
nent citizen Of Lancaster, Pa, says that as sure
as Fort Moutrie is taken by the secessionists,
Mr.. Buchanan's residence at Wbeatlaud will be
burned to ashes. Bosh