Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
MISSISSIPPI STATE CONVENTION.
SECOND DAY.

. SECOND DAY.
 JACKSON, Miss, Jan. S.--The convention re-as- sembled at 10 o'clock, M. The commissioners from South Carolina and Alabama were invited to take seats in the convention. A resolution was adopted to amend the constitution of the State, authorizing the borrowing of money for the pur- pose of military defense. The following standing committees were apponted: On federal jurisdic ton property in the State of Mississippi, pos Il affairs the state constitution, naval and military affairs, and the formation of southern conIede- 1 racy. resolution passed inviting the judges of the high and circuit courts to seats in the | venton. Most of the time to day was occupied i by the discussion of the power of the convention to amend the constitution of the State. A tee- | graphic despatch announcing the determination of Georgia to secede immediately, was received with applause. The convention adjourned until 10 A. M to- morrow.
 The committee on the secession ordinance will | report tomorrow
 The excii iement is intense. The gallaries at the | convention were covered with ladies.
 The military paraded to day, and went through the evolutions of mimic warfare. A flag with if teen stars displayed.
 The hotels are thronged with interested citizens The committee con the ordinance of ofsecessibn are now in caucus. The result of their deliberations Is awaited with intense excitement and anxiety. LATER.--An ordinance of immediate State seces- sion has been unanimously agreed upon by the com mittee of fifteen. The ordinance will pass to- morrow, when the convention will go into secret session.
 XAXVI CONGREsS--SECOND SESSION. WASHINGTON, Jan. s.--HousE--The resolution introduced, during yesterday proceeding by Hon Garnett B. Adrain, democrat, of New Jersey, ap proving of Major Anderson's evacuation of Fort Muultrie, and promising to support the President in enforcing ali constitutional laws to preserve the Union, was adopted by vote of l24 against 56. STEAMER CHARTERED BY THE GO.
 TREATMENT.
 BosToN, Jan. S.--The steamer Joseph Whitne, has been chartered by the Government, to carry troops and munitions of war to Fort Tortugas near Key West. She will sail on Thursday IMMEDIATE SECESSION MAJORITY IN
 NEW ORLEANS.
 NEW ORLEANS, Jan. S.-The majority in the city for delegates to the State convention in favor of immediate secession is 3S0.
 FIRING GUNS AT LOUISVILLE AND | OTHER POINTS.
 LOUISVILLE, Jan. 6.--A salute of 8 guns was fired in honor of Gen. Jackson at sunrise, and B at noon for Maj. Anderson. Sautes were fired at quite number of points north of here ill honor oi both.
 NEW COLLECTOR FOR CHARLESTON. WASHINGTON, Jan. s.--Mr. McIntyre's nomna ton collector ut the port of Charleston in place
 
 tee on finance in the Senate. Immediate action has not been requested on this appointment.
 WA sHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE. NEW YoRK, Jan. S.--The Washington cores nondent of the Post, says: [. Judge Campbell o1 the supreme court, will resign, if Alabama secedes from the union."
 The Commercial Advertisers correspondent says: '' The Presidents message is so decisive ir favor of the enforcement of the laws, that it neces sitates the retirement from the cabinet of Seereta ries Thompson and Thomas. It isnow considered certain that Hekmans coercion resolution will pas. the House by large maority
 UNION AND DOUGLAS MEETING AT
 LOUISVILLE.
 LOUISVILLE, Jan. S.-Union and Douglas demo cratic conventions are now in session in this city The Union convention will probably pass resolu tions to the effect that nothing less than the con culTence of the No tn with Senator Critenden' :: resolutions will satisfy Kentucky It is not vel known what action will be take by the Douglas de- mocratic convention.
 CITIZENS MEETING.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. s.--Commodore shubrick, oi the United States navy ervcd in this city yester- day from Charleston. He reports that the greatest anxiety and terror prevails there, enhanced bv every fresh report of the movements in the North IL IS believed that revolution of feeling against the d1sunionsts must soon unless the course to be pursued by Georgia iniuses new lie into the
 
 VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
 RICHMOND, Va, Jan. S.-The Legislature met easterday. The question of a State convention yhs been made the special order for Wednesday. RESIGNATION OF NAVAL OFFICERS. NORFOLK, Va, Jan. S.-Lieut. Chapman and Sailing. Master Mills, of the United States sloop. ot-war Brooklyn, have resigned.
 THE STOLEN BONDS.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. S.--It is stated that the bonds offered for Wm. F. Russel's bail will not be ac- cepted.
 RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
 LOUISVILLE, Jan. 6.--The Ohio river at thi point IS rising with GA feet water in the canal.
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