The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-12-08
The National Crisis.


y despatch lated Charleston. S. C..
Nov. 29th says: 1T is now deemed ctrla in
here that the ordinance Of secession will be
passed either on the 18th or 18th Of Decriu.
bcr."
-Thc Georgia Legislature passed, on
the Both ult. a'bils authorizing the suspension
of the banks, and suspending legal process
on alt debts till December 1861.
~ letter from life long Democrat,
and a gentleman Of the highest personal
character. in Springfield ILL.,. to fri,nd in
Virginia, assures him in the most earnest
manner. says the Baltic. american. that the
south has nothing to fear from the admins.
traiion Of Mr. Lincoln that, knowing Mr..
Lincoln well. as friend Of the South land
the country he feels it his duty to express the
firm conviction that Liuculns administration
will be national and patriotic, and will give
nojnst cansc- Of offsnse to any section.
-The candidates for the S. Carolina
Convention from Charleston are all being
questioned as to their views. Those answer.
ing have in substance said that, If elected,
they will vote FOR Withdrawing South Carroll
M from the Confrdcracy Of the United States
and will. thereafter, oppose her union with
any non.sl.velloldins State under any form Of
government.
-Consid,rabla excitement prevailed
IN Charleston, last week. on account of ru
morS of re-inforccments of men and ammuni-
ton at Fort Moulrle. Sumpter &c. A few
pieces Of ordnance and some ordinary sup.
plies Of ammunition lad been landed at Fort
Muultrie occaSoning the excitement. A very
small body Of men are posted at the la tier
Fortress.
- A correspondent of the National
Ltth.e"cer over the signature of A voice
from Virginia suggests. thss Immediately
upon the assembling of Congress that body
shall send to the South Carolina Convention
to meet on the 18th inst. five experienced
upright and patriotic citizens. clothed with
authority from the government to suggest n
plan of adjustment and especially to urge
South Carolina to paLse-to forbear the pre-.
sent execution Of her rash purpose of seccs
sion. and consider and devise the best means
of aifnrding the South redress and security.
Gen. Scott. Edward Everett. Jas. 7
Brady, of n. y. W. &. Rivcs, of Va, D. W
VOORHEES,. of Ind, Dr. Mcrcer, of La and A.
ii. Stephens of Ga, are suggested by the
| writer as proper men for the mission.
II is stated that Hon. Jno. NJ
Bolts. ofNa., has written letter soon to be
published. containing an original scheme fol
the settlement Of the slavery question which
if adopted, will give satisfaction North and
South.
Mr. Brock idge's home organ
recommends convention Of the slave State.
to announce their complaints and demand
redress with such guarantees rs they ma,
think proper. II the 4lh of March in,erven.
before tine North answers through its Lcgis
, lature. then the U. S. Senate shall stop tn,
wheels Of government, by refusing to confirm
MIR. Llncoln's appointments, until all Just de-
mands are conceded.
---Thc Vermont legislature, befor,
adJournlns. referred the question of the repea
OF the Personal Liberty. Dill Of that State, Il
the Commissioners for the revision of tn,
Laws. with instructions to report as to its con
stitu:ionality. The Commissioners of revision
are men of known conservative tendencies
and great legal ability, it is saiij
-Gov. Houston, of Texas, has decln
cd to call the State Legislature together un
less majority Of the people of the Stat,
petition for it.
Washington Reports and Rumors.
DEMAND FOR TROOPS.
Col Anderson. in command in Fort Moutre has mad,
demand upon the War Depar tncnt for additional troop
and munitions Of lie states that the force no,
there is inadequate for emergencies which might aris.
in case the people mob should attempt to take it,
The President and Secretary Of War are to b.
favorable to complying with the demand. Other mem
beers Of the Cabinet differ to the proprcty Of sendn
an increase u, force lest it might exsperare the Sout
ana lead to trouble. 1t has not yet been determine
what course the Administration will pursue in this mat
ter.
A BASIS or ADJUSTMENT.
The more conservative wing Of the Southern Democrac
PROPOSE as basis Of adjustment til. extension Of til
Missouri Compromise to the Pacific; tho recognition O
the right to carry and hold slaves south Of it, with ro
tocon if necessary until State governments be formed
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