The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-11-16
THE SOUTHERN DIsUNlON MOVEMENT.
Gov. Leteher Calls an Extra Session of the
Virginia Legislature.
FLORIDA READY TO co WITH SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Bank Directors of Charleston
Refuse to Suspend.
THE BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE BANKS.
AR MING THE STATE.
&C., &C., &c.

BILL INTRODUCED IN GEORGIA LEGISLATURE TO sUs-
PEND COLLECTION OF DEBTs-DEMoNsTRATIoN AT
CoLUMBIA-CALL OF A CONVENTION by TIE GOVERNOR
OF ALABAMA.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 15.-The Mercury announces
a proclamation by the Mayor prohibiting the land
ing of steerage passengers at Charleston, unless
the ships or steamers so landing them, enter bonds
to maintain them in case Of their becoming encum-
brances.
COLUMBIA, Nov. l5.-Last night there was
grand torchight procession here, embracing 600
Minute Men, together with the military and fire.
men of the town.
Mr.. Orr made speech espousing secession, and
Mr.. Kett and Others followed in the utterance of
similar sentiments.
MTLLEDGEVILLF, Nov. l5.-Leadng men of all
parties have been in conference to-day and unani-
mousy agreed as to the necessity of holding a
State Convention, recommending resistance to the
Federal Government, the time and mode Of with
drawing from the Union to be settled by the Con-
venton. Good feeling prevailed.
In the Senate to-day considerable discussion re-
suited motion referring the bill for the appro-
priaton of million dollars for the purchase Of
arms, munitions OF war, etc, to the Finance Com
mittee The bill provides that the money be sub
ject to the control of the Governor, but many
Senators objected to the placing of the sword
and the purse in the same hands, and finally the
proposed reference failed. The bill will now pro-
ceed in the "eguar order and the Senate will pass
the bill.
A bill was introduced suspending the collection
of debts till 1861.
resolution was introduced giving power to the
Governor, in case Of Federal coercion of the seced
ing States, to employ the available military forces
of the State of Georgia to resist coercion This re-
solution will pass.
Senator Toombs made a powerful secession
speech last night and Mr.. Barton, of Savannah,
followed, urging the establishment of Southern
Confederacy with sovereignty in the federal power,
and all State lines to be oblierated.
ALABAMA TO HOLD CONVENTION
MOBILE, Ala, Nov. 15.-The Governor of Alaba-
ma has decided to issue his proclamation calling
State Convention, and urging the people to pre-
pare for secession. The proclamation will be issued
on the 9th of December, and the election of dele.
gates will take place on the 2lth The Convention
will meet on the 9TH of anuary.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE CONVENED.
RTCHMoND, November 15.-Governor Letcher has
called an extra session of the Legislature to meet
on the 7th of Janury, to take into cousderati ton
the condition of public affairs and determine
calmly and wisely what action may be necessary in
this emergency.
FLORIDA FOR SECESSION.
CHARLESTON, Nov ia despatch has been re-
ceived here from the Governor of Florida, stating
"that Florida will go with South Carolina
FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHINGToN, Nov. l5.-It seems that Senator
Hammonds resignation is to take effect immedi-
atey, letter having been received here directing
his personal effects to be forthwith sent to South
Carolina.
The Collector of Customs at Beaufort, S. c., has
officially indicated bis resignation being unwilling,
he says, to serve under a Republican Admins
traton.
1t has been heretofore stated that the subject of
an address to the people of the United States was
under Executive consideration, but it now appears
that the idea is abandoned, in view of the
early meeting of Congress, to whom, by the Con-
stitution, the President is required to give infor
nation of the state of the Union,
SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 14.-There is much animated
discussion in regard to the proper mode of selecting
delegates to the Convention which will meet at
Columbia on the 18th of December. Several
prominent gentlemen who have been named as del
egates, have declined.
1t is generally conceded that there will be but
one ticket in the field in each district, and that
pledged for secession.
The Courier this morning says "The electoral
body of Charleston must seek out diligently the
wisest, worthiest citizens, of ripe Judgment and
approved fidelity, and must and should call such to
this great office. Those most worthy will be most
reluctant to accept; but in such an emergency, the
deliberately expressed choice of electors should
overrue personal considerations. Let no rash
pledges be given. Let there be no encouragement
to personal considerations factious combinations.
In good time measures can be taken to secure a
proper and responsible selection of names worthy
of the choice of the people.
The Mercury of this morning, On the same sub
| ject, says:-"We desire to deprecate individual
nominations to the Conve ntion. At this momen-
tous uncture of public affairs, personal preferences
! should have no place in our counSes. Ambitious
aspirations should receive no countenance from our
people, in comparison wi the public good. That
| alone should constitute the aim of all. This is no
time for the qualification of any desire for advance
ment. The place should seek the men, and not the
men the place. None should be eager, and none
| should refuse"
! The Legislature meets again on the twenty sixth
instant. Some Committees will not dissolve during
the recess. The Banks going on as usual, this
morning. The officers will probably decide this
| afternoon in regard to their future course. The
opinion gains ground to day that they will suspend
specie payments before Saturday.
The returning members of the Legislature were
received last night with salute of artillery and
will be honored with grand ovation tomorrow
the largest turnout ever witnessed in Charleston.
The members were greeted at every stopping
place along the roads with cheers from assembled
| crowds who had banners bearing the motto,
! 'IMMEDIATE SEPARATE STATE ACTION
with Palmetto tree and a lone star, suggestive of
additions which are expected to be made to the
| Southern Independent Confederacy.
meeting ofthe Hayne and Meeting street whole
sale merchants held last night, to take into con-
sderation the suspension Of specie payments. They
unanimously determined to pay all debts due North
as long as they could raise money to do so.
The 'fClinch Rifles" of Augusta, telegraphed to
the "Washngton Light Infantry of this city
| awe ready to go with you" The Minute
Men of Norfolk, Va, have written to this city for
pattern of the Palmetto flag. Three hundred
men are ready in that city to mOVe-paying their
own eXpenses-to the assistance of any State that
the federal government may attempt to coerce into
submission.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 14-Ten o'clock.-A meeting
is now being held in Institute Hall, to make ar
rangemcnts to give the members of the Legislature
formal reception tomorrow. There will be a
/ grand demonstration.
! large number of citizens have gone I'D to the
depot to receive those who return at II o'clock to-
night. The iiremen in this city, who number about
l,500, have organized themselves into military
companies and drill nightly.
The Washington Light Infantry IL a volunteer
corps. number of citizens solicited the Mayor
to afford adequate protection to the United States
Arsenal, the Federal force not able to do so
in case Of sudden outbreak. The Mayor detailed
for the present. There is n large quantity of arms
and ammunition stored in the Arsenal
CHARLESTON, Nov. I'LL o'clock p MA meet
ing of the directors of the city banks was held this
afternoon. They decided that they would not sus-
pend unless for the relief of the community and
the defence of the State. A ul-grown palmetto
tree was transplaned into Broad street this even
ing, and large liberty pole was raised to night on
| Meeting street. A large number of banners bear
ing the device of palmetto tree with lone star,
have been hung out in various parts of the city DUR
! ing the day.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 14-l2 p M.-The feeling IN
! favor of secession hourly grows stronger. Many
/ openly express the fear that Alabama or Georgia
| will secede before South Carolina holds her Con-
vention, and thus rob her of her long coveted glory
! Some express the hope that it will not be
peaceful secession, but desire blood to be split to
| cement it forever. The German Artillery had
grand celebration this afternoon several officers of
other companies were present in uniform, and all
expressed themselves in favor of secession and
ger for the fray. despatch has been received from
New Orleans to the effect that meeting had been
called to sustain the secession movement in South
Carolina.
despatch from Milledgeville, the capital of
Georgia, states the Military Convention which
called year ago, for the purpose of re-organzing
the volunteer system, and without any ant cipa-
tion of the turn which events have taken, have
given a hearty response to the secession movement
The delegates from sixty-seven military organza-
tions declared, by vote of more than two to one
in favor of secession. The others only voted
against the expediency of the declaration. Gov
Brown was present, and says that he will not per-
NIT the coercion of any State. j.