New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-06
MESSAGE OF THB GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA.
aIester~ from SHessrs. Rust sad Clay.
SOUTH CAROLINA ABOUT TO SEIZE
THE FORTS
Ero,n Our Own Core.ponacnt


principal speaker, was large and enthusiastic
expected 10 eco fun report in the papers of
TINS morning, but am disappointed, there being
Dot 20 much as single word on the subject
Mayor Macbeth presided, and the long list of
Tice-Presidents and Secretaries embraced, 80
far as il could, the representative men Of the
most Influential classes. Several clergymen were
on the platform. AS to the sentiments uttered
and the approval given to them, the meeting was
thorouGhgoing. Instead Of any concealment, or
Eingeriy handling of the question Of secession.
there was manly, bold, unqualified declaration
which may be summed up in the language
have employed so frequently, that South Carolina
intends TO seeede, make herself wholly and i'm
redintely independent of the Federal Govern
n,cnt and that, should the Government put
itself in her way, or attempt to Illustrate her
plans, sbe will fight, and not yield till she is
stlhjugated by force.
Nr. Meminger, who is counted one of the best
men in the State, at the outset discaimed any
wish TO stir up the passions of men; he wished
solely to appeal to their reason. He went over
the argument touching the rights Of State to
secede, tho relative power of the State and Fed
erhi Government, and the probable results, which
he did not doubt would be beneficial and satisfao-
tory. He aid that, within three days after the
Convention shall have met ION the 18th inst),
South Carolina would be declared out Of the
Union; that Commissioner would be sent to
Washington to treat concerning the Forte and
other Federal property, which would be formally
dsmanded as belonging to South Carolina, as the
quota she was entitled to draw from the broken
copartnership; that if said forts and property
were not duly given up and quitclaimed, the
armed mes of South Carolina pould take them.
Tim they stood ready to do of any moment. 1t
was what they would do as surely as they were
not given up. Should the General Government
undertake to garrison the forts with soldiers,
South Carolina would act first; her young
men. eSger for the time to come, would
be there before the Federal Government, pre-
pared TO bid defiance to it. These utterances
brought forth perfect storm Of applause There
could be no installing the unreserved heartiness
of the response. Indeed, whenever the speaker
touched upon the idea of the inevitableness Of
the event at the earliest day, the applause was
instant and hearty. But would things come to
this pass inquired the speaker He did not
doubt il. should the General Government attempt
TO interfere with the State. Whether or not it
would, he was not prepared to express decided
opinion. He seemed to think the chances against
IT, so far as Mr.. Buchanan was concerned
Who, BIO said, was about going out OF Office, aud
had strong disposition to avoid entering the hos
tile arena The time was unfayOrable for the Gov
eminent and for the same reasons highly favorable
for tho State. Mr. Lincoln it was cOntended,
would be pOwerless. The Force bill has spent
itself by limitations Congress would not pass
another tie incoming President would expert
enee greet difficulty in organizing the Government
In all its departments, in finding men who would
do his will or execute the laws and much time
would consequently elapse before the Govern
ment even if the purpose existed, would be In
situation to attempt coercion on South Carolina.
BY that tine, her sister Cotton States would DO
alongside of her. OF that he was quite confident
South Carolina would not be left to hight her
battles alone. She could procure troops to-day
even from Virginia, which State, though not pre-
pared TO seoede, was ready to fight This hit at
the Old Dominion was much relished, on account
of the manner in which she treated South caro-
Hna's Commissioner year ago thls same
Mr Meminger), the feeling engendered by which
act now goes 30 far that some of the most violent
declare that they viii not go into Southern
Confederacy along with Virginia
Mr.. MeminRer concluded by exhorting the peo-
Die TO be ready. The Legislature, now In sos
zion. would provide the ways aud means; lot
every nup be in an armed attitude, for nothing
y,as 10 effective az to let your enemy know that
Won are ready, steady, and determined. Speak
ing of coercion by the Federal Government, ne
said that the 6rst attempt at it South CaFouna
would regard as cause for war, ana mat sue
would be justified aud right on the record
While these things are going on In CharieHon'
The Legislature, at Columbia, Is engaged on mat
tens not less important or sgmhcaht' Inc
Special Joint Committee or Postal Arrangements
are arduously engaged in the preparation Oh
postaI system, % n substitute tor that OF 'no
General Government The control OF the eioc'ro
telegraph is to be provided for; and II 10 pro-
posed 20 make it a State institution, WIN .
GENERAL Associated Press arrangement WHICH, II
:. eo,tepded. would be a source OF revenue 70
~. s,ste The sum Of sc, 900 will be appropri-
"a % the Charleston Marine School for the
current year. .o.ua !
II ia thought that the session viii be prosrscsoo
tu February or March, with recess IOr 'no
rI,g1svs An active canvass is going on Tor sne
80, ~ Governor, which Office is to be hleo Soon
=, oil legislature. Tie contest appears 10 nave
he