Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-11-21
THE SIGNS OF THE TINES.
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AUGUSTA, Nov 20--The largest meeting ever
neld In Greene county, in this State, was be d on
Friday last. The most influential men particl-
pated and adopted resolutions almos, unani-
mously Of q conservative character; urging the
call of suite Contention of all parties TO calmly
consider, the evils threatening the destruction Of
the National Gnicns and appealing tone people
Of the Union TO discard the counsels % agftsting
politicians and demagogues of all soctions, and
rally TO the support Of our imperiled Gevernmcnt
The resolnsions say that party politicians, in
stead g siiaying sIcitement have sufred e up;
have promoted IL; and instead Of seeking 70 re-
move the causes Of dispute. created BY them for
the sake OF power and office, In both sections Of
the country have pandered to the passions and
prejudices Of the people at home, keeping each
section ignorant Of the patriotic conservative and
catholic feelings of the other. Mutually exaspe-
Iated ny the incenaiary disorganizing representa-.
tons Of hungry tace- seekers, both sections find
themselves In hercs controversy which they had
A large meeting was also held in Hancock
county on Saturday, which adopted unanimously
firm, conservative Resolutions denying that the
mere election Of Lincoln is a cause for disunion,
but declaring that the uAfriendly Legislation In
many OF the free states is an outrage on the com
ity OF the Union, and demanding resistance =
A majority of the counties in the State have now
held meetings, generally In favor Of secessio on but
many Of strongly conser vative character. Some
Of the resolutions passed favor retaliatory legis
ton All favor the holding of State conventiop,
and all oppose the coercion OF seeding States
The meeting held in Bryan county declared
that no northern fishermen or hunters should here
after operate In their section. Those at present
engaged In hunting or fishing are to be notified
to leave. -
TIE CONSERVATIVE SENTIMENT AT THE Souri,
AUGUSTA, Nov. 20.-The conservative sentiment
of the South appears to be disguised with the in
crossing sectional wrangles, and considers that
the Northern States should promptly convene
their Legislatures and repeal all unfriendly laws
and urge convention Of all the States to make a
prompt and united effort to preserve the Union
aud the country from bankruptcy, anarchy and
ruin.
THE LATEST FROM CHARLESTON
CHihRLzsIoN, Nov. ls.LThe merchants Of
enough from the action Of the banks. There has
been money pressure here for ninety days and
1t 10 daily growing worse. They consider the
policy pursued ruinous, and recommend meeting
OF merchants to determine on the proper course
of action 1t is the general opinion that the banks
should adopt some Immediate relief measure for
the sake Of the community
The Courier of this morning saws: owe assure
our Northern readers, aud beg them TO believe
that South Carolina will secede-alone. if neres-
sary, although we have no fear of that result"
A captain In the ordnance department arrived
last night from Washington
On Wednesday night Thanksgiving there
will be grand torchlight secession parade.
Rumors are prevalent here to the effect that Mr.
Buchanan will, in few days, issue a proclama-
ton against secession.
The Mercury scouts at virgnia's idea of holding
a Southern Conference, and says ii is now too
Iate-that South Carolina wants no conference
but In the Convention which will assemble to
frame Constitution, ind compel the organization
Of Southern Confederacy,
The cannon in the citadel are being overhauled
ard cleaned up.
The Military Committee have agreed upon
plan for arming the State. They will report to
the Legislature as soon as it reassembles- Mon
day next.
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citement here tonight, In consequence of a rumor
from w Washington, to the effect that a meeting of
the Cabinet had been held this morning and that
msJorty OF the members favored coercion.
Capt Berry, Of he steamship Columbia was
presented with go.d-headed cane on his arrival
here, Tor raising the Palmetto flag when leaving
The government arsenal Is constantly guarded
by the Washington Light Infantry IL fs pener-
ally believed that the pretext about this be- NO a
Precautioh against popular servile outbreak is
an Iudge The fact is that an Immense quantity
OF ammunition is stored there, and people believe
The public good requires that 1t should not be re.
moved. Any attempt to remove il would almost
certainly preci pitate revolution and bloodshed
the arsenal walls, but encainp In the surrounding
enclosure. The strictest military discipline pre
walls among those on duty.
The secession flag was hoisted on Saturday in
savannah from the armory Of the Republfc4n
Blues, who lately visited New York The Chat
ham Artillery fired salute on the occasion.
Mayor Jones, Of Savannah, and Others spoke. and
the greatest enthusiasm prevailed +"
Columbia Is much talked OF az the name for tho
new Southern confederation
The Military Committee OF the Lepislature
which sat during the present recess, have ad,
(ourned. They concluded to report to the Lepis-
lature two bills, said TO be decisive and pract cal
In character. They will meet again on M onday
morning, previous to the opening Of the regular
The NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
RALEIGH Nov - at.
state met here yesterday, and organized quietly
Inc uovernors message takes strong Southern
ounds IL recommends a conference with the
neighboring States, and then State Convention
on federal affairs He recommends the ENROLL
ment OF all men between Gig hteen and forty.five
years, ana so recommends the raising of cor ps
OF Ten thousand volunteers, with arms and equip
nents He goes for resisting any effort at coer-
cion in any event
CHARLEsTONIANs IN WARRINGTON
WAsHINGroN, ID. C.. Nov. I5-To the Editor
o. me CHARLESTON Merevry AS many of our
friends Ia Charesto and are ex prss.nv
their opinions in regard to the incoming black
republican administration, II ia well that south.
erners here holding office should make some ex.
preston also therefore send you the annexed
paper, signed bya few friends whom . have met
to-day They are, however, but few Of the
number who would have gladly signed IL had
thefs been an opportunity Of submitting II to
inem. Respectfully, b. F. DEBow.
The undersigned, occupying offices under the
Federal Government at Washington, deem that
it due to their southern friends TO say that under
no circumstances will they consent to hold Office
under Abraham Lincoln --'T
Charles II. Rhett, b. F. DeBow 5. G. JamIson,
a; 1. Harilee BENZ. 8. Howard, J. b. Ezell,
Edmund l.. Yates, J. Calhoun Moses, and Chas'
". wagner, all Of South Caroline; John w
Mosely; OF Missouri A Higgins, Of Alabams
Cnas. X Russell, and Thos G. Braceweu cf
georgia; Rufus r. Rhodes, VIM J. Showers, n.
T.. Worthington, H. A. Kinannon, Jno. A Banks
GALE, and I. w. w. Pullaim, Of Mississippi