The national Republican., 1860-12-07
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LATEST FROM THE SOUTH.
IMPORTANT FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.

IMPORTANT FROM SOUTH CARULiN4.
Columbia, Dec. 5.-The House passed the
bill to provide an armed military force with
out opposition. 1t authorizes the Government
to call into service ten thousand volunteers. 1t
will be taken up in the Senate tomorrow.
Tomorrow the election for delegates to the
Convention will take place. There is no ex-
element whatever, but quiet determination
on the part of the people to carry the State out
Of the Union as soon as possible.
The Presidents message is here. 1t does
not create much remark. The people were
prepared for the views expressed in relation to
secession beforehand, and are taking such
steps as they deem necessary to meet whatever
exigency may arise.
The election of Governor, 1t is believed, will
not take place till Monday next.
Charleston, Dec. 5.-The military were out
this evening in full force, with Palmetto ban.
ners flying. Another flagstaff was inaugurated
on the Citadel Green. Major Stevens, super
intendent of the Citadel Academy, delivered
an address lamenting the fate Of the once
glorious stars and stripes. A large number of
ladies attended the ceremony.
TIE PLANTERS HOLDING BACK THEIR COTTON.
Nep Orleans, Dec. 5.-lt is now ascertained
that the planters have resolved to hold on to
their cotton, and the sudden falling off in the
receipts at the ports (amounting to nearly one
half is ample confirmation Of the fact The
reason assigned by the planters for their course
is the severe depression that exists in the At
lantic and Gulf markets, and the suspension
by the banks of Georgia, south Carolina, and
other States, through which their exchanges
are done. 1t is thought that this action OF the
planters will have a tendency to arrest any
further downward movement Of the staple.
The decline already submitted to on the balance
of the crop yet to be received estimating the
whole crop at 100000 bales) amounts in
round figures to about fifteen millions Of dollars.
THE FEELING IN ALABAMA.
Montgomery, Dec. 5.-Mr. Yancey declines
going as commissioner to South Carolina. He
will be in the Convention Of this State ct the
time that the commissioners are sent out. John
Elmore will go as commissioner to South
Carolina. Judge Shorter will go to Georgia
Commissioners will be sent to all the States
that hold Conventions.
The news from the various counties in Ala.
bama continue favorable to the disunionists.
There is no doubt of the secession of Alabama,
with or without South Carolina.
THE SENTIMENT OF NEW ORLEANS.
Ne,c Orleans, Dec. GA synopsis Of the
Presidents message was received here to-day
1t is considered as not interfering with the right
of secession, but does not cover the ground,
and the remedy by constitutional amendment
is deemed inefficient.
The contemplated meeting of merchants ant
banks failed. The principal commercial houses
will hold out. The banks are all firm.
FURTHER PER STEAMER CANADIAN
Portland, Dec. 6.-The following are tn,
latest advices received by the Canadian:
England.-The arrangement made by tht
Bank Of England for an exchange of two mil
lions of gold for like amount of silver from
the Bank of France, caused an improvement
in the money market, and the funds became
buoyant.
The London Herdlds city article regards tn
measure as only palliative. There were nj
gold Withdrawals from the bank on the 2lst
In the discount market there was a tendenc
to greater ease. Good bills were taken at
reduction from the bank minimum. The de
mand at the bank was moderate.
The British Board of Trade had commence,
an inquiry into the burning Of the steame
Connaught.
The Empress of Austria has arrived at Ply
mouth on her way to Madeira.
The result OF the Presidential contest in tn
United States is commented on in Eng LAM
with satisfaction.
The Empress Eugenie had arrived in Scot
land, and was temporarily sojourning in Edin
burgh, preparatory TO visiting the Duke of Ham
iton.
France.-The prohibition against the ex
portation of iron has been abolished in France
Italy. - Colonel Pamela has surrendere'
his battalion of Chasseurs to the Piedmontest
The Queen of Spain has presented ricl
sword to General Guyon. 1t is reported tina
General Guyon has decaaed that he woul
not yield the material belonging to the Bou
bon troops that entered the Roman States t
either France or Sardinia. Negotiations were
however, progressing in relation to the matte
A castle near Munich has been prepared fo
the reception Of Francis III.
Explanations are said to have been aske
of Piedmont by France whether it was wit
its sanction that Garibaldi signifed his inter
ton to attack Venetia in the spring. Th
plan attributed to Garibaldi is, to land in Da
malta, and from thence to 60 to Montenegro
raise the population in order to compel tn
Austrians to keep a considerable force on ths
side, while the Piedmontese are busy before V,
netia.
A statement is current that the English Co
ernment intimated to France its intention
recognising the new kingdom, and Napoleo
signifed his willingness, provided it was pos
poned until the King of Naples evacuate
Gaeta.
Revolutionary movements are at work, an
it is said the five Neapolitan provinces of A
va2zi have partly risen in insurrection.
) The Piedmontese troops had occupied Te
racini, but Cardinal Antonelli protested, an
Gen. Guyons presence intimdated the troop
aud it was evacuated.
Russia.-Advices from St. Petersburgh r.
port the river full of ice, and navigation
Cronstadt stopped.
AuStria.-A Vienna letter speaks of qua
anty from the Germanic Confederation, jone
by Russia, for securing Venetia to Austria, q
necessary for the security of Germany.
Lpdia.-The Bombay mail has reached EN-