Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23
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RICHMOND, Nov. IL.
The purpose Of Virginia is to maintain position
ofarmed neutrality until she is prepared 10 tender
her services a mediator under the official sane
ton Of the Legislature Of a Convention called by
/ its authority. She will meanwhile prepare for the /
worst for ifthe States now Threatening to seeds
shall adopt her programme, and that shall fail 70
be carried ont by noncompliance the part Of
the North, Vrginia will unite In the secession
movement She will ask the Southern States TO
lgo into Southern Conference with her, and i. is
understood that they will so, provided she lays
down beforehand the programme which shall form
the basis ofaction which will EMBRACE
lst A repcal of the statues nullifying the Flu
gitve Slave Law by those States which have passed
such statutes witha guarantee Of faithful enforce
ment Of thatlaw in the future
I'd. concession that the Constitution author
ICES the carrying of slaves into the common Terri
tories and consequent protection of slave property
therein.
Sd. That Congress nor the Executive shall not
interfere except for its protection in the latter when
necessary nte.f 1s
Ten thousand stand of arms ere being distributed
in Mississippi by order of Gov. Pettus. Accounts
received here recently represent that State as al
most unanimous for secession.
Especial dispatch to the New York Herald
CHARLESTON, Nov. II.
Our leading importing merchants have erected a
mammoth pole near the Charleston Hotel and the
hosting of the State Plag on it has been duly cele-
bratedi the cheering was tremendous. Rev. Mr.
Gadsen delivered prayer, and speeches were made
. by MeSsrs Baker, Robertson, Canuean Hammond
and Northup. The Washington ARTILLERY paraded
9 and fred one hundred guns as the flag went M
bells were rng and the band played the Marseilais
q Ilymn-this fired the French element in our nonu-
: iation after the LYNN the band played Miserere
i for Ill Trovatore, this was meant for the Union
On all the large Hotels the Palmetto FLAG Is Aoyyino,
secession badgcs are universal; not shin in the
harbor hoisted the Federal flag. There is another
demonstration tonight The stand near.the pole is
: Illuminated, speeches have been made by Captain
1 Thomas, of the State Military Academy. who as
sured the people that the. Cadets were ready At
, moments notice. also by Chancellor Carroll and
4 Messrs. Neil, Cooper, Kirkwood and Others The
citizens are raising great clamor for the banks TO
T suspend now. 1t is supposed that it may be done
about the middle of next week; the notes here.
however, are as good as gold The Convention
Will probably sit week. The first thing done will
be secession Mr.. Magrath is mnch talked of as
commissioners to settle with the government the
terms OF secession. I .F,.
: MILLEDGEvILIE, Nov. Is.
Affairs are much quieter since Wednesday night.
Mr. Stevens made great speech, taking strong
conservative grounds the effects subsequently show
th't IL pLONSS'c ol On tile troubled waters and all
parties are nsy disposed to act cooy and consider
ntely. fts
u The convention bill passed the Senate to-day.
The election of delegates takes place on the second
d of January, and the Convention meets on the
Wednesday following.
AUGUSTA, GA. Nov. II.
Every county except one in Georgia. gives 4,
majority against Breckinridge of not less than
4. $500.
ALEXANDRIA Nov. II.
Bells majority is 100 certain.
$ New York, Nov. 10.
,e The Times Washington correspondent says in.
formation is received here that Elk Governor Aiken
: opposes secession.
=" NJ. 0tero, delegate from New Mexico, has writer
- home advising his constituents to connect thel
destiny with the Pacific States, should the Union bt
- dissolved.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.
ne Floyd, Secretary of War, has expressed his &c
es termination to deliver the forts and arsenas il
ne South Carolina, intact TO his successor on thu
al fourth OF March.
10 The Florida papers calling upon the Govern
as or to convene the Legislature, account of Lin
p coins election.
New YoRK, Nov. 10.
The Calornians in Washington advocate an in
" dependent Republic on the Pacific
IN The Bank of Sing Sing closed Saturday.
New ORLEANS, Nov. 10.
Gov. Moore will convene the Louisiana Legisla
ture on the 10th of December
nd augusta, GA, Nov. 20.
nd The largest meeting ever held in Green count
in came Off on Friday. The most influential men Il
nd the county participated Resolutions Of a conser
&C. yotve character were almost unanimously adopted
to They urge the call of State Convention OF a.
vi parties TO calmly consider the evils threatening til
mr. destruction of the National Union, appealing t
oh the people Of the U6ion to discard the counses
cir agatUg politicians and demagogues of all sections
by and to rally TO the support Of our imperried Gov
ID eminent. They say that the politicians instead
II alaying the excitement have stirred it up instea
no of REFRESHING national distrust and dislike the
ire have promoted it instead of removing causes
mo- dispute, they have created them for the sake
lat power and Office in 10th sections; they have pan
dcred to the passions and prejudces Of the peopl
at home, keeping each section ignorant of the pa
trotic, conservative, and catholic feelings Of til
other until mutually exasperated by the inccndiar
and dsorganizing representations of hungry polit
Clans and Office seekers Of both sections, and fin
=" themselves engaged in fierce controversy whe
IN they had no band in bringing on.
On, A large meeting in Handbook county, on Satul
DID day. adopted, unanimously, firm, conservative res
olutions declaring that the election eff Lincoln wa
Ho Sdueo iVl ul9solu'Oui out thit lhe uhlllchul
ers legislation Of many of the free States was an ou
raj rage on the community and demanding resistanc
of. New York Banks.
der New YoRK, Nov. 10.
no Fifteen Of the principal city banks met and unar
raj mousy resolved to unite in the purchase of 80
up, 100000 sterling bills, paying in proportion to the
Md capital They also resolved to expand during Il
MD week five per cent beyond their receipts and re-
me ommend the same course to the other city banks.
9nr New YoRK, Nov. 20.