The Placer herald., 1860-12-08
Two DAYS Later.

The Pony, with st. Louis dates to Nov. Goth
reached Fort Churchill on Thursday. Dispatches
to the Union say of the southern movements.
that bill has passed the Georgia Legislature ap-
proprating one million of dollars to arm and
equip the State
The Alabama Legislature will meet on the 10th
OF Dec. to consider upon the present state of
affairs. The Mobile Register has declared fol
secession. 1t says the late election proves com
mon government to be impossible, The Georgia
Convention will meet upon the 9th of January.
Gov. Magofin, of Kentucky, has written a let
ter in which he takes ground against secession.
A dispatch to the associated press, dated at
Richmond Nov. 18th, says Virginia will main
tain an armed force until it il prepared to offer
her services in meditation She will join the
secession States if her programme is not adopted
which is repeal Of the State laws multiplying
the Fugitive Slave Law; a recognition of the
right to carry Southern property into the Ter
rtories, with provision that Congress or the
Executive shall not interfere, except for the pro-
lection of slave property when necessary.
A Richmond paper. according to- dispatch OF
November 10Th. says Virginia can arm % 900
men, has 60 bronzed rifed field pieces and how
itzers, 500 barrels of Dupont powder, made by
contract, and 5000 shells and grape shot are now
being made for the Virginia market. Other
warllke preparations are progressing
Ten thousand stand of arms are now being
distributed in Mississippi, by order of Gov. Pet
tilt.
The New York Hera1ds Charleston correspon-
dent, under date Of Nov. 18th says leading mer-
chants have raised the secession pole with State
flags, amid tremendous cheers. Prayer was offer
ed by Rev, Mr.. Judson and speeches made The
Washington Artillery fired 100 guns, Bells were
rung and secession badges displayed. The Mar
seiles hymn was sung. Vessels in the harbor
raised the general flag.
Gov. Floyd. Secretary Of War, has expressed a
determination to hand over the arsenals in South
Carolina Intact to his successor on the 4th of
March. An attempt to seize them will inevita-
bly, lead to serious consequences.
Alexander Otero, delegate from New Mexico
is writing home advising his constituents to Join
the Pacific Confederacy, should the Union be
issolved; and Californians at Washington de-
clare their purpose of advocating an independent
Republic on the Pacific.
The Legislature Of North Carolina is to be
summoned.
The New York Htrald's Washington cores
pondent says the Cabinet is on the eve of break
ing up on the dsunion issue
Union meetings have been held in Georgia.
The Mississippi Congressman have unanimous
ly declared for Southern Confederacy.
resolution was offered in the Georgia Legis.
lature demanding q repeal by the Northern
States OF laws obstructing the Fugitive Slave
Law, also Congressional enactment for remov-
ing distractions by Territories to the introduc-
ton OF all property.
The panic in monetary affairs is extending
throughout the country. There iso general de.
probation in bank paper, and great many banks
have suspended specie payment. The suspen-
sion has been legalized by several Southern Leg
islaturcs
The outlaw, Montgomery, has carried matters
with high hand in Southern Kansas. He is
driving pro slavery citizens out of the Territory
by force of arms. He has compelled the Federal
officers to seek refuge in Missouri. The roads are
said to have been lined with persons fleeing fol
safety. Gen Harvey has been ordered to Kansas
to exterminate the outlaws. A large detachment
tern border Of the State