Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-11-21
Secession Movements.

MILLEpGEyILLE, Ga, Nov. 16.-The lead
ing men of all parties have been IN conference
here, and have unanimously agreed to State
Convention to recommend resistance, the
time aud mode of doing so, to be settled in
the Conv eution. A good feeling prevailed
In the Senate considerable discussion has
resulted from the motion referring the mil
lion of dollars appropriation bill for arms and
ammunition to the fuance committee
The bill provides that the money thus sp-
propriated shall be subject 10 the control Of
the Governor Many Senator'S objected to
placing the sword aud purse IN the same
hands. The proposed reference failed The
consideration of the bill Will be proceeded
with in regular order, and will be passed
A oil was introduced suspendig the col
lection Of debts till 1861.
i resolution was introduced giving power
TO the Governor, in case Of an attempt by
the Federal authorities TO coeTce the seeding
States, to employ the military force of Geor-
gia TO resist such coercion Tie resolution
will doubtless pass.
Senator ToOmbs made powerful secession
speech on "Wednesday night SIR. Barlow Of
Savannah followed, urging the establishment
of a Southern Confederacy, with sovereignty
in the federal power. All State lines 70 be
obliterated.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 16.-The demolst-a-
tions of welcome to the members Of the Leg
islature returning from the capital were very
enthusiastic a large palmetto tree was
planted In front of the Institute Hall. gaere
thc meeting was held. and facing the speak
eTs stand was large Transparency, with tie
motto, well done good and faithful ser
wants" Mr. Macbeth, the President, made
fine speech. Mr.. Il Gordon also address
sed the delegates, and the response Of Nj
Porter, the President Of the Senate, called
forth prolonged applause. Several other
speakers made telling addresses, aod the
greatest enthusiasm prevailed There we're
abundant displays Of IRE works. an1 many
houses were illuminated. During The day
caucons were fred as flags we're raised, VIII
colonial and State notices Inscribed uFou
them.
MOBILE, Nov 16.-Thz Governor Of Ais
bama viii issue call for State Convention
cn the sixth of December lie urges iLe
people to prepare ioI secession. The Cover
nor's proc!a nation vi. be Issued OF tie sixth
Of Decent Der, the election q delegates 70
take place on the 24th yroxil2o. ana TIE c0u-
venti0n to meet o. Ile 3;h ot January
RICHMOND, Va. NoT. I5.-Go7eEo0c Let
cher has issued call tor Al eztra5ra:as-y
session vi the Legislature, 70 be held % t1e
3th OF January, TO take into consideration
she condition Of public sEairs, aud ,5ec-rEoios
calmly aud wisely shat =c-!cp Is necessary -
this emergency
COLUMBIA, ) Q. Nov. I5.-Last Disbt
there was a grand torchligh' procession of SIX
hundred volunteers, con posed OF the Eil.li-
tary aud ircm-n. Ex SPEAKER Orr made
speech espousing secession Senator keiLt
and others made similar speeches.
AUGUSTA. Ca, Nor. 15.-The Mayor Of
the city OF Charleston has issued prOclau.&-
ton prohibiting the landing OF storage pas
sengerS unless the captain Of the vessels brIns-
ing them enter into bonds 10 maintain them
if they become encumbTances.
MoBILE, Nov. ia meeting was held
here Ot all parties; they were unanimously
IN favor Of secession. i Tesolai.ou t.
await the action of the other States was yose6
down. -