Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-11-16
Important from the South.
THE SECESSION MOVEMENT

THE GEORGIA LEGIsLATURE-A BILL INTRO
DucEp DECLARING GEORGIA OUT OF THE
UNION.
AIilleGgevile. Nov. I2.-Mr. Hsrfridgo in-
troauced a resolution in the House this morn
ing, declaring Georgia TO be out of the Uuion.
A bill making similar declaration was also
introduced, which provides for calling con
vention to ratify the secession. Beth we're
referred to committee to report upon the
matter.
The resignation of Senator Toombs is to
take place on the 4ih of March, unless Geor
gia secedes before that time.
A NEW MOVE THE ELECTORAL, VOTE OF THE
NORTHERN QUALIFICATION STATES 10 BE
THROWN OUT.
MilledgeyilIe, Ga, Nov. PA resolution
was offered in the House to-day, instructng
the Senator'S and Representatives 10 Congress
from this State, to resist the counting, in the
Electoral College. OF the votes of the States
which have nullifed the fugitive slave law
Its consideration was made the special order
tor the 20fh inst.
A resolution was also offered contemplating
the call of Southern convention in February
1T Atlanta
Oae of the provisions of the "retaIiatory
bill' exempts all foreign goods aud merchan-
disc imported into Georgia and other Southern
ports, from State, county aud corporation tax
after the 1st of January next
bill has been introduced In both Houses,
calling Contention, to which all Federal af-
fairs shall be referred
IMPORTANT RUMoR-soUTH CARoLINA's DEC
LARATIoN OF INDEPENDENCE PRESENTED
TO THE PRESIDENT.
Washington, Nov. 12.--lt is reported that
the Declaration OF Independence OF South Car
olina was laid before the President to day
This rumor needs confirmation.
EFFECT OF THE SECESSION MOVEMENT ON THE
MONEY MARKET.
LOUISVILLE, Nov. I2.-The Brokers' are
charging 5 per cent. discoun. on South Caro-
lima and Georgia bank bills.
LEXINGTON, KY, Nov. I2.-The rumor
that MIR. BFeckinridge is going South to max
Union speeches, or in any manner interfere
with the troubles Of secessons, is stated by
that gentleman to be without foundation.
THE SOUTHERN MEDICAL STUDENTS.
NEW YoRK, Nov. r. The Southern Medi-
cal Students have resolved to postpone their
action until she Southern States shall secede.
REPORTED SUSPENSION OF BANK OF SOUTH
CAROLINA.
New York, Nov. 12.-It is reported that
the Bank of South Carolina has suspended
specie payment.
SENTIMENT IN VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, Nov. II The affairs in the
South attract much attention here.
The people are calmly awaiting the issue.
Meetings will probably be held in the dif-
fereut counties before the Legislature meets,
for the expression of public opinion.
The vote Of the State has not yet been ascer-
tanned. Both the Bell and Breckinri,ige
parties figure out majorities. Several counties
have not been heard from.
1t is understood that Tom Corwin, of Ohio,
can, If he will, occupy prominent position in
Mr.. Liucoln's cabinet, and in the event of his
declining to do so an invitation will be extend
ed to MIR Ewing or Mr.. Vinton, Of the same
State.
Mr. Graham or Mr.. Badger, of North Carr
olina, are also con6dentially mentioQed 10 this
connection.
UNION MEETING AT LEXINGTON, KY.
LEXINGTON, KY, Nov. IA meeting of
the Bell aud Douglas parties was held here to-
day, at which resolutions were adopted denounc-
ing in strong terms any attempts st secession or
disunion by any State. Patriotic speeches we're
made by Leslie Coombs aud others.