Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-11-17
CHARLEsToN, Nov. i

Ahead for the TVias-Ascphsst
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"A large body Of citizens called on
the resigned federal officers last night.
They were greeted with enthusiasm.
The officials returned thanks in spirited
addresses. l.}ao4J~4rE
A dispatch'iii the Cowier says: (.
Buchanan viii resist notification but
not secession. ~rt<vrr~..- ~
- NfLLEDGEv1LLE, Nov s, 3 p. m. 2
Coy. Brown, in special message to
the Legislature, thinks but few States
VIII meet the southern Convention. and
does not recommend the appointment
Of delegates from Georgia. He thinks
the constitutional rights. Of the people
OF Georgia have beer violated by sew
eral non-slaveholding States, to the ex
tent Of .iustifying, IN the Judgment of
civilized nations, the adoption of any
measures necessary for the restoration
OF the future protection Of their rights.
He referred to the, patriotic spirit of
the origin Of our. government, and por-
trays the series. Of, demonstrations and
unfriendly acts. subsequently,. He is
pointedly severe on achusettsIav Tvs.
|, and says if the laws Of Massachusetts
cause plumber from Georgia's citizens,
that State must be compelled to COM
pensate them. "i-a o-T .T2ato"5
He advises repisals, md says: ssLet
us meet unjust aggression, and uncon-
stltutional State legislation with lust re-
| taliation, :" 4 --' = &c.. ..l ,-l'.@ ain
He recommends the enactment of
laws authorizing the Selling of Such an
amount Of money Or property Of any
citizen Of such offending and faithless
State, for indemnifying the losses of
citizens Of Georgia. .'' .2s go"
| He recommends legislation to drive
the manufactured articles. of such of.
Tending States ont Of. Georgia. He
says Georgia has the right as soon as
Northern goods are brought into Geor-
sia, to tax them as she deems proper.
lie advises the passing Of law taxing
goods and merchandise 25 per cent.
introduced after the first Of January,
manufactured in and brought from
Massachusetts,, Vermont, Michigan,
Maine, Rhode Island, New York, Wis
consln, OF any other -unfiiendly State,
and the tax to be RENTED. When the
unfriendly Legislation is repeated
should such legislation prove inefectu-
al-he recommends the repeal of all
parts OF the personal and civil code,
protecting the lives, liberties and prop
erty Of the citizens Of the States. -.
Where such unfiendly laws exist,
he says, in my opinion the time for
bold and decisive action has arrived,
and he is unworthy the confidence Of
the people Of Georgia who refuses to
vindicate her honor at any cost and
maintain her constitutional rights at
every hazard. He believes the leCis-
Iatlon recommended will tend rather
to strengthen than weaken the ties of
the union Of the States. It Will DESTROY
sectional controversy and narrow down
the issue to contest between indiyid-
ual States. He says if the Legislature
fails to enact these laws, he recon-
mends that the people should rise in
their might, and at the ballot box, de-
mand such an enactment.
The Governor entertains no doubt
Of the right Of each State to decide the
act for herself SO long as all the States
abide in good faith by the constitutions
al obligations. No State can withdraw
from the Union without being guilty of
bad faith to the others. ANY Violation
OF the compact relieves all parties
The right of secession for cause was
only denied by those who deny the
sovereignty Of the States. The mes
sage fills twenty-five cloesly printed
octave pages. A final review offensive
to Northern Legislation concludes thus:
For the purpose of putting the State
in defensive condition as fast as pos
sible, preparing for the emergency
which must be met sooner or later, he
recommends the sum of a million of
dollars to be appropriated as military
fund for the ensuing year, and prompt
provisions be made for raising such
portions of the money as may not be
IN the treasury as fast as the public ex.
penditures require. ssMillions for de-
fence; not one cent for tribute," should
be the future motto Of the Southern
States. 10 every demand for further
concession OF compromise Of our rights.
we should reply, the argument is ex-
hausted, and we now stand on our
arms. t $3.50
SAVANNAH, GA, Nov. 8.
The mass meeting by the citizens to-
night was the largest ever held here
Capt. John w Anderson was chosen
President, and Chas. n. Way, Secre-
tary. The following resolutions were
moved by Capt. Barlow, seconded byl
Capt. Henry B. Jackson, and support
ed in an eloquent aud patriotic address
h1- Han wv Il Ipall IL