Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-21
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FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
THE SECESSION CONVENTION.
CoLrxp,A, 8. c., Dec. II.

CoLrNBlA 8. G., Dec. T.
A hclvy and almost obscuring fog hangs like
pail over Columbia, creating general gloom. The
small pox s intense among the citizens and stran-
gers. Many members Of the Legislature have gone
home. A strong effort will be made to-day To ad-
journ the Legislature aad Convention TO Charles
tom il not the Convention will probably promptly
pass an ordinance of secession and adjourn to-day.
LATER.-The Convention assembled at noon; Gen.
Jamison was temporary Chairman The call is
progressing for the delegates from districts and
parishes TO enroll their names. An invitation from
the Legislature 10 the Convention to participate in
the Inauguration OF the Governor at two O'clock
laid the table till the Convention organized.
The enrolling Of members was then continued.
STILL LATER.-The outside attendance at the
Convention is small. Some of the members OF the
Convention are young in appearance, hut generally
% a middle age. So far, h y are CAIN and unm-
passioned.
In the Legislature nothingis Transporting in either
branch The Inauguration ceremonies took place
at two o'clock.
There is hardly doubt about the small pox be-
ing an epidemic here; it also prevails at Camden
\ general stampede from Columbia may be expect
ed and then the disease may spread over the State.
NEW York. Dec l6.
The Herad's Washington correspondence states
that Attorney General Black has received the APP
pointment Of Secretary of State II is reported that
Mr. Edwin Stanton formerly of Pennsylvania but
now n resident of Washington, will be appointed
Attorney General.
There is an impression to-day upon the minds of
men holding high and responsible positions in the
government that although one or two States may
commit overt acts against the Union, that If they
are not intertcred with or menaced, they will not
find it comfortable to remain long out and will re-
trace their steps.
MI 4. A.. a
Notifications of the country AGAINST all attempts to
take them.
| Mr. Floyd expressed himself warmly in favor OF
the Union, and is very decided as to the course we
shall take in opposing any attempt that may be
made to seize the property Of the government.
A messenger was dispatched to Baltimore this of-
tcrnoon to ascertain if Reverdy johnson will ac-
cept the place of Attorney General in the Cabinet
WASHINGTON Dec. Is.
1t is understood that the sloop-of-war Brooklyn j!
to be prepared for sea at once, and held ready tC
proceed to Charleston at moments warning to aiC
in the defence of the forts The order has created
quite stir among the naval men.
n COLUMBIA, Dec. 10.
The South Carolina Legislature elected Mr.. Pick
ems Governor on the tenth ballot to-day. The vot
was as follows: Pickens 80, johnson GA, scatter
ing II
RALEIGH N. c., Dec. II.
In the Senate to-day, bill was introduced t
appropriate 100000 to arm the State, on whic
there was exciting debate. It was made the orde
for tomorrow. a resolution declaring the right G
secession was referred.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-It is understood that tn
| Sloop of War "Brooklyn" will be prepared for Sc
forthwith, and held ready to defend to government
forts near Charleston at moments warning.
: ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1.-THE st. Louis brigade II
turned yesterday morning, and were received b
q detachment of the National Guards remaining
home. Gen. Frost dismissed the troops after bri,
complimentary address, after which they partoOk
n sumptuous dinner at the National Guards Armt
~ Barpums Hotel and other places. The occasio
was repletc with expressions Of friendship and col
gratulatons.
AUGUSTA Ga, Dec. l5.-It is understood thu
Senator Toombs is about leaving for Washington
lie has Just published a letter in reference to Il
J fifth article of the Constitution. He says if Il
Constitution should be amended, the amcndmen
should be such as neither could be evaded resist
ed by the Abolition States, and such as would civ
full and ample security to Southern rights. I
: adds that if the Republican party will vote in GOO
faith for them they can easily be carried throug
Congress- and then he thinks, it would be reasons
BILE and fair TO postpone final action by the SOut
ern States until Legislatures of the Northern Stat
Y could be conveniently called together for defna
e action on amendments in regard to the Person
. Liberty Bills If the Northern States refuse to a
quiesce in this, then he urges Georgia TO secede
+ the latest by the 4h of March.