Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-11-20

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Special Correspondence Of the Nashville Union and American
RussEILvnLE, KY, Nav. Is.
The Sovereignty convention which adjourned two
weeks since to convene again on the 18th inst, met
here this morning in the college bailding Hon. b.
@. BuRNErT ex-nember Of congress from the Padg-
cab Dstriet, vas temporarily chosen chairman. and
MessFs BURNETT, of Spencer coanty, and T. s. BKYAN
Secreta-y. On the csl Of counties, nearly two hun
dred delegates, representing fty-ous counties an
swered to their names The gentlemen chosen as
temporary officers of the convention, were perma-
nenty elected and the convention organized.
/ Col Gao. W. JOHNSON Of Scott county, in few
remarks addressed TO the assemblage, srged the
necessity of the Convention sitting with closed
DOORS and Of epjoning, at least for the present
injunction Of secrecy upon each member. After 8
short discussion, participated in by several dele,
gates, 1t was ordered that all who were not mem
bers be requested TO withdraw, whereupon the hall
was cleared Without taking any action, further
than the appointment Of q committee to prepare e
series of resolutions the convention adjourned un-
til this evening at q o'clock.
The people Of this section of kentucky feeling
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unwilling longer to submit to the uaurpations Of
both the Federal and State Government, have
thought proper to consult together in an organ
ICED bsdy, to devise such means as may be thought
necessary for their better protection. That some
decisive action win be taken there can be no doubt,
and the public may not be surprised to hear of the
passage Of an ordinance of secession or something
equivalent, and the establishment of provisional
government before the adjournment of the Conven-
ton. Such contingency may occur. and it is pre-
sumed will, although any action looking to g per-
manent severance of the State, viii be warmly
contended against By members present, who think
such proceeding impolitic at this time If an or
dinance of secession is passed. 1t viii be submitted
to the people Of the State at such time rs the Com
federate army shall have advanced far enough into
the interior, that free and unbiased expression
Of the sense of the voters can be had.
BaEcKNRDGE's Brigade, which left Bowling
Green yesterday morning, arrived here this even
ing, and are encamped a short distance from town
where they will remain until after the adjournment
of the Convention. CRIITENDEN is reported about
thirty miles west Of here, with force of 5000
men marching on this place for the purpose of dis
persing the convention. The statements as to his
locality, number Of command and intention, are
probably all without any foundation, although to
avoid any mishap, the sending of force to check
and repel his advance, if any was made, was not
thought improper. Gen BRECANRIDGE accompanied
his brigade hire, and viii probably take q seat in
the Convention at its session this evening; if So
development may be made as to the intentions Of
the Confederate Government of the course to be
pursued by it in regard to Kentucky. Some under
standing, and that favorable one, has undoubtedly
been arrived ct between the Kentucky delegates
sent to Richmond and the Government as to what
aid will be furnished her in the present unhappy
and almost isolated condition which she occupies.
Whatever is done it is hoped viii be for the best
and if question of so much import as that of the
establishment of another and entirely different and
separate Government out Of the chaotic mass into
which Kentucky has resolved herself, 10 determined
upon, assurances have, or should have been OBJ
tanned that its sovereign existence would be recog
nized by the Confederates. ---
As stated in smother communication, in which
was nstaneed the repudi alton OF the action Of the
PIERPoxT Government in Western Virginia, and The
virtual recognition Of Missouri by the Government
at Richmond it is not fair to conjecture that de
the case Of those States will be made to discrimi
nate in favor of Kentucky. Nevertheless, bolstered
up by the presencs Of Gen. JoHNsToN's army now in
this State the Southern Rights men may assume to
act, carry out such plans and adopt such measures
as may seem to them meet and proper for the well
fare Of the State. If an independent Government
is formed, will it be recognized? If not what will
the effect the action of the convention here haYe
upon the present and future Of this section Of Ken
lucky?
The Convention viii probably not remain in SEES
sion longer than tomorrow, and any legislative
action proposed being taken will have bsen con-
summated by that time. The report recently pub
Hshed of the capture of Gen. WILLIAMS and the
greater portion of his command near PikeviIle, q
few days since, meets with fiat and unequivocal
denial here. 1t is stated on what is considered re-
liable authority, that instead of WILLIAMS lOosing
four hundred men he lost but twelve, and killed
over two hundred of the enemy. So much for the
fippancy of Madame Rumor, who Is certainly the
most tangible and antiqusted maid in these parts.
LEXINGTON.