Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-12-20
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SpR1raF1E1D ILLINOIS, Dec II, 1860.
On Saturday last, Mr. Bates had an interview Win
Lincoln and it is said he was formally offered 'ne posi
ton of Secretary of the Interior Mr. Bates Is
against secession says it is treason and must oe put
down, and the authority of the government man'alneu
at all hazards.
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON CITY, December II, 1860.
Secretary Thompson left here today for South caro-
na in order to be in attendance at the State ConVen
ton which meets in Columbia to-day.
PEACE COMMITTEE.
New YORK, December II, 1860.
The Union meeting here have appointed exPresident
Fillmore, Green g. Bronson, and Richard Lathens
Esqs as Peace Committee to visit the South Carolina
Convention.
wENDELL PHILLIPS MoBBED IN BOSTON.
Boston, Dec. II, 1860.
Wendell Phillips delivered an address yesterday
When he left the Hall the crowd rushed him. but he
was protected home by the police.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec 18th 1860
The object of Secretary Thompson's mission from
Mississippi to Raleigh, is said to be to effect CO.
operation of the Southern States in case Lncons ad-
minstration commits any overt act against the South
CONGRESS.
In the Senate on yesterday, Mr.. Wade made speech
against secession His tone was defiant and triumphant
In the House various propositions and resolutions
offered for the consideration of the committee of 3d.
looking to harmonizng the difficulties. Iovejoy voted
for proposition to repeal the notification laws of the
Northern States.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. / 9th, 1860.
SENArE-Y EsrERDAY-Mr. Powells resolution re-
IF
to the select committee of l3 was adopted Gen. Lane
submitted resolutions requesting general convention OF
the States; referred. Mr. Crtenden series of reso
lutions looking to amendment Of the Constitution
reestabshng and extending the Missouri Compromise
line prohibiting Congressional interference with slavery
in the District OF Columbia authorizing the Interstate
slave trade; the repeal of the personal liberty bills in
the Northern States the suppression of the African
slave trade.
The House laid Mr. Crawford's resolution on the
table.
FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 18th, 1860.
Gov. Plckens was inaugurated at two o'clock yester
day afternoon and both Houses of the Legislature ad
journed to meet in Charleston on Thursday next.
THE CONVENTION.
The State Convention met at Gen. Jamiso1
was elected President. A Committee of twenty-ont
appointed, who were authorized to report an ordi
nance for sect ssion.
The Convention then adjourned to meet in Charleston
at o'clock this afternoon.
The small pox has become epidemic at Columbia an(
Camden. There is great panic in consequence anon:
The citizens and strangers. It is feared the disease will
be carried over the whole State.
SOUTH CAROLINA CONVENTION.
CHARLESTON, Dec 10th, 1860.
The Convention met yesterday in this city at the ap
pointed hour Several Committees were appointed ant
the Convention adjourned at IL O'Clock to-day.
FROM BOSTON.
Boston, Dec. 10th, 1860.
A strong appeal has been published to the people O
Massachusetts, signed by the most prominent and EN-
nent of the State, denouncing the personal liberty
bill of said State, and urging the repeal of the
STEAMSHIP BURNT.
New YORK, Dec. 18th, 1860.
The Steamship John A King of the Charleston
ne took fire at her dock this morning, and was con
sumed to the waters edge.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
PORTLAND, ME-, Dec. 18th 1860.
The steamship Bohemian brings Liverpool dates t.
the 9Th inst.
Rosn was dull at IS a IS 3D. Spirits Turpentin
33s. Rice quiet.
1t is rumored that AntonelIi has resigned.
The Austrian ortresses in Venetia are preparing TO
vigorous defence.
NEW YORK MARKET.
New YORK, December 10, 1860.
at the close yesterdayl
Cotton firm; sales Of l 200 bales. Flour advance,
5 cents Southern 81 80 S. Is. Wheat anvance,