The national Republican., 1860-12-01
AFFAIRS AT THE SOUTH.

A Crisis Meeting in Vuyinia-Erpostulatio
Voted Do1rs-South Carolina Sustained,
dc.
Petersburg, Nou. 3O.-The largest meeting
ever convened in this place was held last night.
1t was called by the friends Of the Federal
Union. R. R. Collier, Esq, introduced reso-
lutionsof temporizing character, advocating
submission to Lincolns administration, and
expostulation with the Northern States and
almost similar resolutions were offered by A.
Kelley, Esq. On the other hand, resolutions
strongly and decidedly secession in spirit, and
demanding immediate State action, and joint
action of the Southern States, were introduced
by Hon. Roger A. Pryor, who supported them
in q speech of extraordinary eloquence and
power. The latter resolutions were adopted
almost by acclamation. Mr.. Pryor paid q
glowing tribute to the gallantry and patriotism
Of South Carolina, which was tumultuously ap.
plsuded. Thus has Virginia spoken.
CockaGes are plentiful on the street to-day.
THE NEWS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
Charleston, Nop. 29.-Another meeting of
bank directors was held this morning, and all
agreed to suspend Immediately, notwithstand-
ing that most Of them can pay dollar for dollar
in specie.
1t is deemed probable here, from informs;
ton received to-day, that Mr.. Yancey will b
appointed by the Alabama Legislature the COM
missioner to attend the South Carolina Conven-
ton.
1t is now considered certain here that the or
dinance of secession will be passed either on
the 18th or 18th of December.
Mr.. Hammond has written letter to the
Georgia secession meeting, saying South Caro-,
lima will be out of the Union, high, dry, and
forever, by December 18th at farthest.
Our Representatives are leaving for Wash.
ington. W. Porcher Miles goes tomorrow.
Ordnance and ammunition have lately been
landed from schooners at Fort Moultrie. Some
of the army officers say that now Fort Moultrie
is almost impregnable.
The disposition of the people is decidedly to
resist the landing of more troops there.
sblumbia, S. c., Nou. 2s.-The House to-day
appointed q committee on postal affairs, and
passed resolution directing the military com,
mittee to consider the best mode of fortifying
the exposed portions Of the coast Of South
Carolina.
A petition was received, praying a suspension
of the laws for the collection of debts.
Hon. F. W. Pickens will speak at the Capitol
tomorrow night.
When the palmetto tree was raised to-day nd
national airs were played. The "Marsellaise y
was performed at the close.
The Charleston Mercury urges Caroliniant
in the army and navy to return home.
Columbia, S. c., Nop. 3O.-No more small
pox cases have been reported here.
Very little of general interest has been trans
acted in the Legislature.
A palmetto tree, from Charleston, was erect
to day in Main street. Speeches were made
and much enthusiasm prevailed.
BRECKENRIDGE ELECTORS CHOSEN IN GEORGIA.
| Milledgerille, Nov. 30.-The election OF elect
ors by the Legislature took place to-day. Hon
A. H. Colquitt was substituted in place of Mr.
Mcdonald The result was Breckenridge, l73
Bell, 54; Douglas, 8-about 10 not voting.
The bill authorizing the suspension of tn
banks passed to-day over the GoNernors vet,
by vote of 1876 to l3.
MilledgepiHe, Nov. 3O.-.The Georgia Hous
of Representatives, concurring in the action O
the Senate, has passed the bill authorizing tn
suspension of the banks over the Governor
veto, by vote of l08 to 20.
augusta, Nop 3O.-Advices from Floria
say that in many portions Of the State secessio
flags are flying. The secession feeling largel
predominated.
A grand demonstration took place here thi