The New York herald., 1860-12-22

this meeting composed Of members Of the General Assem
bly, DO most respectfully but earnestly ask the people o.
such general Convention of Southern States, of
many as win convene and that until such general Con-
venton shall assein Die and deliberate, no nnai separate
state action shall be aken on the question OF our longer
continuance members Of the present coniederacy o
states.
We urge this request deeply feeling its importance TO
all, and TO our great common cause.
We have but one interest separate independent
soveregntiee but in welfare feeling and destiny we are
one individual people.
The action of one State must affect all the Southern
stases The separation OF one from all must greatly n
yoiye not only the feelings but ,he interests o. a NO
and FOR each other. God has not mingled more ndis-
tinguishably the drops Of in rivers than be
has Linked ndssouby the dessnies Of our people and
In climate soil productions and systems Of labor, we
the balance Of the world.
Let Us consult together, then. Let us so act that all
may agree.
must be preserved. Our common movement must be
successful. Common dangers must be avoided Our
devise cooperation. Not for enemies, but for
selves, ourafety our children, our peace, our necess
ties We beeeech you so 70 order your ae,on as that
secured.
Nearly all our sister Southern States are even at this
writing, moving TO this endA We believe almost GER
iainly very large maiorty-wl unite In such Conyen
tion. Incalcuable embarrassments and dangers can
thereby be avoided, and ncalcrlable good ensured.
We know cannot be mistaken as TO success, when We
appeal TO the noble ebvary OF the southern people not TO
take final STEP which must inevitably and rretrevably
In It's very nature, involve ALL without at least Offering
consult with many will consult; and above all
such action will be taken against the urgent request
OF those who beg that consultation, and who
moving to secure :.
We feel il only necessary make known our wishes
and by our brethren they viii be respected
. signed by ffty-two members OF the Legislature.
THE NEW ADJuTANr GENERAL OF GEORGIA.
The Legislature of Georgia has recently appointed Bre
Major Henry c. Wayne, of the United States Army to
the ofHce of Adjntant General OF Georgia.
Supreme Court Of the United States and in the regi-
lar army OF which he has been active member
fom the date OF his graduation at West Point He bears
high reputation for gallantry and military atanments.
tenant Of the Second regiment Of artillery aud by
ccssve steps in line Of promotion received the honorary
rank which he now holds in the army-that OF captain
and brevet major in the Quartermasters department He
TO the city Of Mexico, and believe, has always been
active duty except when detached and placed in
mand OF the camel expedition TO Syria, few years ago.
Major Wayne is excellent dscipnarian, gallant sol
der and accomplished gentleman and will no doubt
I'll his position with credit TO himself aud honor 10
his native state Of Georgia.
THE GEORGE LAW MUsEErs.
The Savannah R,T,dlican says:-George Law has at
last succeeded in working of his worthless old mskets
soft customer. The state Of Alabama is the victim
of the ''sei and IL seems Georgia only escaped the
humbup by the skin of her teeth We take the following
with regard TO the purchase from the Montgomery Nail
II Is only fair to state in reference TO the Objectionable
purchase Of George Law Muskots, that the Governor
learns from the agent Of the State Col. j. r. Powell
that there was strong competition for these guns and
that the price was thus up Alabama 1t is under
stood that Col Cooper Of Georgia, offered $15 piece for
the lot after they purchased If Georgia friends
continue in the same mind, we trust the Governor viii
let them have them al cost Indeed believe he has
authorized the sale OF the guns as soon as possible.