The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-26

the purpose OF protecting and fostering the interests of
that section OF tho Union, and also 70 appropriate
the common Territories Of the United states 30 the exclu
sve Of Northern emigration for the purpose of
tending consolidating and rendering that power irrever
sble And Whereas these designs and movements have
attained such ascendancy as combine large majority
OF the Northern people in this sectional party which has
elected TO tho Presidency and Vice Presidency Of the
United states candidates who pledged IN the most
emn form and the panest repeated declarations 10 WELD
AL the influence and power OF the federal government 70
accomplish the objects and purposes Of the party by
which they have been elected. Aud whereas, many
the sayehodng states about 10 assemble in Conven
ton for the purpose adopting for protec
ton Of their rights and the security Of their institutions
and whereas the state OF Mississippi has In noble spirit
offraterny sent Commissioner to communicate to this
General Assembly her desire in this emergency in our TO
deral relations, therefore be II
Resolved, That the General Assembly Of Georgia has
spect the message Of Mississippi the subject of the
present threatening relations Of the Northern and south
distinguished Commissioner the Hon. william L. Harris.
Resolved, That, believing We do, that the present
crisis in our national affairs demands resistance, this
General Assembly its present session has with
unity passed providing for call OF convention
Of tho people Of Georgia. TO assemble the 18th Of Jan
nary 1851 for the purpose of determining the mode
measure and time OF that resistance.
Resolved, That we cordially respond to tho patriotic
hopes Of MssissPp 50 earnestly expressed BY her Legs
and do hereby give to sister State the confident
assurance that in our Judgment, Georgia will promptly
for the defence safety and honor of the South
Resolved, That should any, or all Of the Southern
10,
from the Union and resume their soseregnty it is the
Of this General Assembly that such seeding States
shouid form aconfederacy under 'pnbican form of
government, and 10 that end they should adopt the
stituton Of the United States so altered and amended rs
70 suit the state Of affairs.
Resolved That we do hereby express our cordial appre
citation Of the dgnled and gentlemanly bearing OF the
Hon. William l. Harris toward this 6eaeral Assembly,
charged the responsible duties Of his high commisson
Resolved further, That his Excelency tho Governor
be- and he hereby requested to Cause all the proceed
apffp vapfe fhQ
OF Mississippi 70 be enrolled parchment signed by the
officers Of both houses Of the General Assembly and by
that the DO presented by him TO the Hon William
Harris a. the response Of Georgia TO the friendly greet
r Butler King, Hugh " Mcore,rI. H. Bris,oe Hines
bolt, r. Lwton, .. Prntup, Committee on the part
Julian Hntride, Geo. N Lester, Isham 7. Fannin, N.
". Lewis elf Anderson, Geo. Barnes John L. H,rrs,
Committee On the part of the House of Representatives
GEORGIA.
The secession movement 30 successfully inaugarated
and practically carried out by South Carolina, rapidly
gaining strength and new adherents in Georgia We CLIP
The following from the papers Of that State 70 show the
sentiment Of the people On the subject
ATTENTION, MINUTE MEs.-You are hereby ordered 10
meet this rday) evening" at half seven O'clock at
the Jasper Green's drill room, mako preparations for
celebrating in suitable manner the secession Of South
member be absent. Delegations from all the Southern
Rights clubs are also resRsSvy nyitsd 70 attend
Juuus A. FRRuI, Secretary
ATTENTION SAVANNAH Hon GUARD.-Attend . regular
meeting your usual place this evening, at half past
seven O'Clock Punctual attendance requested but
of importance to be laid before them. By order
Attest: ALFRED J. J. BIOIS, Secretary.
NAMES OF SECESSION CLUBS IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.
Minute Men, Bell Dogs,
Home Guard, Rattle Snakes.
southern Rights Cub, Kangaroos,
Sons of the South, Niger Protectors.
BADGE OF THE MINUTE MEN OF GEORGIA.
Tho following Is copy Of the badge adopted by tho
Minute Men OF Georgia The inscription Is printed
hght blue silk ribbon, in gilt letters
GEORGIA
sTArn ACTON.
4 Palmetto Tree.
{ Stand by your armsp'
{ .MHuTS
1850.