The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-23
main in the Union and nulify or defy the
laws thereof, to Withdraw, from the Union

main in the Union and nulify or defy the
laws thereof, to withdraw from the Union
is quite another matter. And whenever q
considerable section of our Union shall de-
ltberateIy resolve to 60 out, me shall resist all
ooerc've measures designed to keep 1t in. We
hope never to live in republic whereof
one section is pinned to the residue by
bayonets. ut....
| But while we thus uphold the practical
liberty, If not the abstract right Of seces.
sion, we must insist that the step be taken
if ever it shall be, with the elaboration and
gravity BETTING SO momentous an ISSUE
Let ample time be given for reflection; lei
the subject be fully canvassed before the
people; and let popular vote be taken in
every case before secession is decreed. Let
the people be told just why they are urged
to break up the confederation; let them have
both sides Of the question fully presented
let them reflect, deliberate, then vote, and
let the act of secession be the echo Of an
unmistakable popular fiat. A Judgment
thus rendered, demand for separation &C
backed, would either be acquiesced in with
out the effusion of blood, or those who
rushed upon carnage to defy and defeat ii
would place themselves clearly in the
wrong. ........ 3D. ..l.... ...
| THE MONEY MARKET-GOLD MOVING SOUTH.
The n. Y. Times, of the 10th, says:
The Stock Exchange grows more fever
ish with angry political discussion from the
South, and the fall to-day is assisted by the
sudden turn of the Gold Exchanges in favor
OF that quarter. The Geographic advices
from New Orleans place bills on England
at figure which attracts prompt means, in
Gold itself, by express from this city, as a
speculation. This operation has been going
on for some days without being felt by the
large banks having correspondence with the
South, ard the impression is that few
millions will suffice to restore the exchanges
to their ordinary equilibrium. The only
damage to confidence, growing out of it, is
the impression that the sudden unwilling
ness Of the New Orleens banks to move the
cotton crop freely, by the usual purchase of
exchanges both on New York and Liver
pool, is the result of political distrust in the
harmony of the Union.
The additional fall on the Stock Ex-
change today is more decided than yester-
day, the feeling in the afternoon being at
one time near akin to panic, and the share
market, generally, at four o'clock, left off at
about the lowest rates of the day, denoting
an average fall of 2H per cent. since Thurs
day afternoon on most of the active descrip.
lions.
The other New York papers-the 7ri-
bune and the Herald confirm the existence
of panic feeling, owing to political causes
MILLEDGEvILLE, GA, Nov. IL.
The military State Convention met to-
day. The attendance was large. Resolu-
tions were passed, favoring secession. Gov
Brown made strong resistance speech,
declaring the right of secession and the duty
Of the States to sustain their rights. He
declared if the federal troop attempted
coercion, for every Georgian who fell in the
conflict, the heads of two federal soldiers
should atone for the outrage. ~:
The South Carolina Legislature, prior
to adjourning, passed bill suspending the
penalties of suspension of payment by
banks.
The Louisville bankers on the 18th, were
charging FIVE per cent. discount on South
Carolina and Georgia banks.
1t is reported that the bank of South
Carolina has suspended specie payment.
UNION MEETINGS IN KENTUCKY.
LEXINGTON, KY, Nov. II.
The rumor that Vice President Breckin-
ridge is going South, to make union speech
es, or interfere in any manner whatever with
the troubles of the secession States, is with
out foundation.
A meeting by the Bell and Douglas par.
ties was held here to-day; resolutions were
passed denouncing in strong terms any at.
tempt at secession or disunion by any State.
Speeches we're made by Leslie Combs and
others. ;'I ....-. t,t't
HENDERSON, KY, Nov. IL.
A large and enthusiastic meeting, ire.
spective Of parties, was held here to-day
Ex-Gov. Dixon presided. Strong Union
speeches were made by Bell, Breckenridge
| and Douglas men. Union resolutions were
unanimously adopted, and secession strongly
deprecated. A meeting of the people of the
whole county is called for to be held Oh
Saturday next.
CHARLESTON, s. C. Nov. l3.
| The excitement continues intense, the
people are unanimous in favor of sending
delegates to the Convention, pledged to Sc
cession at any cost, and Immediately. Vol.
unteers, including German companies, are
paradiDg under the Palmetto flag. A great
demonstration is projected for Thursday
evening to welcome back the delegates rep.
resentiDg Charleston in the Legislature.
Dispatches are continually coming in
from neighboring States, Offering military
equipments, ammunition, &c. Volunteers, to
aid the State in case of attempted coercion,
are also proffered. They offer to pay their
own expenses.
The money market is very stringent, and
banks refuse to discount.
The Washington Light Infantry took
charge of the q. 8. Arsenal this morning
1t is supposed there is an understanding be-
tween the President and Gov. Gist in regard
to the matter. .
A convention of thirteen slave states
supposed to be for the purpose of adopting
q non-intereourse trade policy with the
Northern States, is-talked of!
Lincoln has been burned in efigy al
Aiken. s..,o ~ ~ %
No man can be elected to the coming
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