The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-11-12
Resignation Of the Senators of Geor-
gia and South Carolina,
&C. DC. &c

Mr.. Aldrlch made report from the Committee
on Federal Relations, amending the Senate bill
calling Convention of the people, and inserting
that the election be held on the 9Th of December
instead of the 9th of January; and that the Conven-
ton meet on the 18th Of December instead of the
10th of January.
Mr.. Black, of York, opposed the amendment
He wanted more time to canvass He wanted the
Senate bill as it stood
Mr. Thompson, of Union, said the AGRICULTURAL
lists OF the upper country wanted more time.
Mr.. Winsmith interrupted Mr.. T. with resolu-
tons in relation to declaring the opinion of South
Carolina, and inviting cooperation, which were
tabled.
Resolutions were introduced from the Charleston
meeting.
The House then went into committee of the whole
and discussion ensued on the report when the
question was, 'Shal the bill for calling conven-
ton pass, and be sent to the Senate?"
Another discussion took place.
Mr.. Adrich, Chairman of the Committee on
Federal Relations said all had favored the Senates
bill, but developments had been made within the
last twenty-tOur hours which made decided action
necessary. Teegraphic messages were constantly
arriving, calling upon them to act. BOylestOn,
Cunningham, Thompson and Black spoke The
vote was then taken by ayes and noes, when the
bill passed unanimOusl y-(ll7)-the whole number
present voting "aye"
The Senate met at 7 o'clock to consider the
amendments of the House. Forty-one Senators
were present, all voting ''aye"
OF THE OTHER STATES
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Texas and Mississippi, will 60 with South Carolina
The news of Senator Toombs' resignation was
hailed with great enthusiasm. In the House, Mr..
Simonton offered a resolution that the Governor.
raise ten thousand volunteers, which will be consid
| cred on Monday.
This evening great crowd of at least 1000 pco-
pie assembled before the Congaree House. The
| Mnute-men turned out and marched down Main
| street, with grand display of fireworks Judge
| Magrath, MesSrs Conner, Calcock and Cunning
| ham, addressed the crowd Mr. Magrath said he
| hoped South Carolina would be in the van of her
sister States. He was not there to prove to them
| the right to secede. The people say she has, the
legislature says she has; Heaven will say she has
| the right, and if the government at Washington
should say she has not the right, then prove it by
| taking the right way.
| Mr.. Calcock said:-Although the present crowd
was a large one, he wished to person more
| present, and he was-Abe Lincoln He would take
| him by the hand, bring him to the platform, and
tell him to look upon that crowd and ask him if he
| ever expected to wave the sceptre of President
| over the heads of that people. "IIonest Abe''
| would answer, with downcast eyes: ''Neverp'
PROCEEDINGS TIE GEORGIA LEGISLATURE
MILLEDGEVILLE, Nov. 9.-The resolution for the
election of United States Senator was taken up
yesterday, and it was moved that the time be Mon
! day, the 18th. Other days were proposed. Mr.
Harris, of North county, favored the earliest time
| as 1t was well known who Georgia preferred and
! when he was elected he would Immediately RESIGN
II the interests Of Georgia and the South reouir-
! ed it.
Mr.. Oliver, of Heard county, favored the earliest
day, objecting to keeping candidates here in sus.
| pense.
Mr.. Jones, of Newton, urged the greatest delay,
| tanned before action. few weeks might develop
important matters which ought to be known before
! the election.
! Mr.. Spalding, of Mcintosh, favored postpone
ment for two weeks. He did not believe in endors-
| ing so carly Mr.. Lincon's election. Other meas
ures, more important-that of holding convention
and retaliatory egslation-claimed precedence of
the election Of Senator.
| Mr.. Seward, of Thomas county, favored post
| ponement. He was opposed to doing ANYTHING so
early, to indicate that Georgia intended to submit
| to Lincon's election.
Mr. Harris, of North county, inquired of Mr.
Seward ifhe favored the secession of Georgia?
Mr. Seward objected to interruption. He said
he in favor of secession, if Georgia so decided
| in Convention. He thought that Georgia would
not be sustaining the other Southern States bv thus
enrly indicating unwillingness to submit to Lin
coins election. He considered that Southern safe
| ty was in acting unit
! Mr.. Lawton, of Chatham, favored the utmost de-
lay in the election of Senator. There was no ne
cessity for speedy action, Georgia would be re-
presented in the Senate till the 4th of March, He
agreed with Mr. Seward, that so speedy an indica-
| ton to submit to the election OF Lincoln wouId
place Georgia in antagOnism her sister States as
the news would speedily be sent over the country
that Georgia acquesced in the election of Lincoln
Mr.. Spading moved the resolution to lay on the
table for the present, which was adopted. bill
was introduced heavily taxing manufactured arti-
cles from Massachusetts,, Connecticut, New York,
| Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and other
States nullifying the fugitive slave law. Also,
preventing citizens of these offending States from
suing in the Courts of Georgia.
The Legislature adjourned till Monday.
MEETING AT AUGUSTA.
AUGUSTA, Nov. lO.-A large meeting of citizens
took place here o-night-Mayor Blodgett presiding
hah Eotn1 k1,nkL laI
that two or three citizens had been invited to leave
the city by unauthorized persons. The meeting
was called to consider whether we should protect
ourselves by the upholding of the laws and the
preservation Of order, or allow unauthorized per-
sons to take the law into their own hands,
A committee having been appointed to prepare
business for the meeting, they reported series Of
| resolutions, declaring-l. That we live under a
government of law and order and it is the bounden
duty of every citizen to all rights respected and
wrongs speedily redressed, in the forms provided
by law. 2 That the genius of our institutions for
bids the punishment of citizens without fair trial
BY jury. 3 That the assumption by individuals,
however respectable, of any power of government
is subversive of all constitutional liberty dangerous
in its tendencies, and fatal to the vital interests of
the community; and 4. That if the existing laws
are insufficient to protect the rights of citizens
the proper course is to apply to the Legislature to
amend or modify them as the interests of society
require.
Unusual excitement at the time prevailed The
meeting addressed by Messrs Cumming,
Wright, Gone, Sneed, Montgomery, Dortie, Ford,
and others, and conservative sentiment prevailed
The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
PUBLIC MEETING AUGUSTA.
AUGUSTA, Nov. lO.-A large public meeting is in
progress tonight. The Savannah resolutions were
unanimously adopted, after having been amended
so to declare that the only remedy for LINCOLN:
election is immediate secession. This was received
with loud and prolonged cheering.
1t was moved and adopted that the thanks of the
people of the South are due to the gallant mer
of the North who attempted to roll back the tide o.
fanaticsm at the recent election.
| 1t was resolved, further, that the meeting pledge
themselves to submit to rate Of taxation sufficient
to raise million of dollars to organize and arm
the military of the State. further resolution wa!
adopted condemning the action of the citizens
meeting this afternoon, and declaring that the re
solutions adopted thereat do not express the sense
! OF the community.
Col Anderson, of Savannah, addressed the meet
ing, decidedly in favor of immediate action by thc
South. Intense excitement prevailed.
The Minute Mems meeting here adjourned afte,
hearing exciting speeches. They appointed dele
CATION of 10 Minute Men to attend the Military Con
vention next week at Medgeve. They wer,
greatly reioiced to hear that Carolina had passed
the bill for Convention.
Especial Despatch to the Charleston Courier.l
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
, COLUMBIA, Nov. THE House met at II NJ. Th
roll was called and the Speaker took the Chair
Prayer by Rev. R. W. Barnwell.
Mr.. Trenholm offered the following resolutions
which were made the special order for THURSDAY a
l o'clock:
ReSOUed, That the Committee on the Military of tn
Senate and House Of Representatives, be
meet during the recess and to prepare plan for armn
the State and for organizing permanent Military Blu
reau and that the said Committee be instructed repor
by bill to their respective Houses the first day tn
re-assembng of the General Assembly.
ReSoced, That the Committee of Ways and Means Of
the House of Representatives be instructed to sit during
the recess and prepare bill for raising supplies
ry to carry into effect the recommended by the
Military Committee and to report by bill the first
| or the re-assembng of the General Assembly
olv96 hat Tho Gov ha ltao
y to apply the hundred thousand dollars appropria
ted by the last General Assembly to the purchase
Resolved, That Immediately after the election of
Commissioners to the State of Georgia. this General As
sembly do take recess until the third Monday, beinl
the 18th day, of November instant at O'Clock.
ResOred As the of this General Assembly, tha
the election of Black Republican to the Presidency
the United States will be the triumph and practical ap
pcation Of principles Incompatible with the peace
| safety of the Sou thern States.
RESOLVED Thata Commissioner be elected by joint bal
lot of the Senate and House of Representatives who's
duty it shall be- in the event of Mr. Lincons election Il
proceed Immediately Mliedgevile the seat of
ment of the State of Georgia. whose Legislature will theI
be session. to announce the government of that Stat
that South Carolina, in view of the impending danger
will Immediately put herself in state of efficient mill
aurith