Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-11-15
FROM CHARLESTON.

There is great excitement here in consequence OF ru-
mors that the Government about to remove the arms
in the Citadel to Fort Moutrie, ETC.
Lincoln has been burnt in efigy.
The Palmetto flag has been substituted tor the Union
hag-IStars and Stripes.
The steamer Keystone State compelled to substl-
tute the Palmetto flag before entering the port
SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
COLUMBIA, s. c., Nov 10.
The day (yesterday) spent in discussing the poll
cy of sending Commissioners to other Stats No &C
ton.
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10th, 1866.
1t is understood here that the President will take no
steps in regard the South unless an overt act shall
be committed, or notification attempted.
ELECTION IN VIRGINIA.
Latest reports say that Breckenridge is 1900 ahead
of Bell in tweny-three counties The State consid-
cred certain for Breckenridge and Lane
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. l2th $3.50.
V1RG1N1A-Several counties yet to be heard from.
The vote close and the official count will be required
before the result can be definitely ascertained.
SOUTH CARoL1NA-Both houses of the South Caro-
lima Legislature in session at Columbia have passed by
unanimous vote bill calling Convention to meet
on the eth December
Tremendous meetings have been held in Savannah,
Charleston Augusta, Columbia, etc., unanimously IA
voring immediate secession. Minute Men are forming
at every point. Resolutions in some cases have been
adopted to return all Northern bills unpaid.
1t is believed that Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and
Mississippi will join South Carolina $50 probably will
Arkansas and Texas-JoURNAL.
and huUp fOrR
and Everett.
In Washington City political gloom overshadows
everything 1t believed that the government will take
no steps with regard to the South unless the Federal
Laws are openly nui6ed.
VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 18th, 1860.
Breckinridge's majority in the State will be about
one thousand.
WASHINGTON CITY ITEMS.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18th, 1860.
1t reported here yesterday that the draft of tie
Declaration of Independence of South Carolina had been
laid before the President
1t is confidently asserted that the President will to-
issue proclamation Southern affairs, which
is looked for with the greatest anxiety.
Northern Railway Stocks declined yesterday six dol
and halt per share
H., 1t is reported in New York that the Bank OF
South Carolina has supended
NEWS FROM GEORGIA.
MILEDGEvnLE Ga. Nov. 18th, 1860.
The military Convention here is large. Resolutions
have been adopted avorng secession The Governor
made strong resistance speech.
Large meetings have been held in Lexington and
Henderson, Kentucky, denouncing secession.
A resolution has been offered contemplating a South
ern Convention to meet at Atlanta.
GEORGIA LEGISLATURE Bills introduced into the
Georgia Legislature declaring Georgia out of the Union
were referred to the appropriate committee.
SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
Columbia S. c., Nov. 18th, 1860.
The House has ratified the Convention bill. The
Senate will ratiy to-day The bill to the State has
been re-commited Resolutions have been introduced
looking to seacoast defences.
Both Houses have passed the Bill suspendng the
penalties for Bank suspension.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
New YORK, Nov. r. 1860.
The Steamship Bremen, from Southampton, has ar
rived at this port. She brings Liverpool dates to the
3lst October
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 81 1860.
Cotton-Sales for the past two days of 1890 bales,
at an advance of IS ia. There large speculative
enquiry.
Flour dull, and former quotations barely maintained.
Wheat, Corn and Rice firm Rosin steady at S. Sd a
IS. Cd. Spirits Turpentine firm at 34s. cd 35s
Consols 931s