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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-15
MISSISSIPPI.

THE ORDINANCE or SECESSION.
An Ordinance dissolve the union between the STATE
OF Mississippi and other states united with her under
the compact entitled sTe Constitution Of the United
States Of America"
The people Of Mississippi in Convention assembled 10
ordan and declare and H. s hereby ordained and dc
clarcd, as follows, 70 witt
Section That all the laws and ordinances by which
the said state Of Mississippi became member OF the
federal Union Of the United states " America be- and the
same hereby repealed and that all obligations on the
part OF said state the people thereof TO observe the
same be withdrawn and that the said State shall hereby
resume the rights functions and powers which by any
and ordinances conveyed 70 the govern
ment Of the said United States and s dissolved from al
the cations restraints and duties incurred ~ the said
feceral nnon and shall henceorh be free sovereign
and indepe ndent state. .
sec That so much Of the rst section Of the seventh
article the constitution this State requires mem
bers u the Legislature and all officers, legislative and
judicial 10 take oath to support the constitution OF
The United states be and tho same 3 hereby abrogated
and annucd
Sec g. That all rights acquired and vested under the
constitution of the United states or under any act OF
Congress passed In pursuance thereof under any law
Of this state and not Incompatible with this ordinance
shall In force and have the same effect as u ths
ordinance had not been passed.
Sec a. That the people OF the State Of Mississippi here
BY consent form federal union with such Of the states
have seeded may secede from the Union Oh the
United states OF AMERICA upon tho basis the prceen
constitution Of the said United States except such pr
thereof embrace ovher portions thar such seeding
1Ates.
Adopted, ysass ~, Dysls.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-15
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE AND
THE CRISIS.

HARRISBURG, Jan. IA, 1851.
Mr.. Smiths Union resolutions up the special
order in the House this afternoon.
Mr. williams, Of Allegheny, made strong and power
full speech sverrng the right of coercion opposing COM
promises advocating vigorous exercise Of the powers Of
the government suppress secession by force assang
severely the petitions for the repeal OF the ninety fifth
section Of the penal oode holding all attempts at compro
mise futile past compromises having been failures say
ng that the Union must be reconstructed ultimately by
the readmsson Of the conquered provinces and that the
shedding Of q small amount Of blood would now save
oceans hereafter.
There were vast numbers present, and applause from
the galleries was frequent
Mr.. DuGled, Of Philadelphia democrat, replied
briefly.
Great importance is attached to Williams speech he
being the exponent Of radca, republcansm and being
regarded oreshadowng the action Of that portion Of
the republicans Of this State
Prominent parties intimate with Gov. Curtin, say that
his inaugural address will contain recommendation for
ropeang all laws conflicting with federal authority fa-
vormg the exhaustion OF all means for conciiaton and
peace before resorted to- and pedgng all the
cuniary physical power Of tho State 10 the
Union unbroken The message win not refer to the Sunbu
ry and Erie road to the repeal Of the tonnage tax II
will leave the Equalization Of the suspension OF specie
the Legislature. The Governor believes, from
the abundant Of the state and nation that all
pecuniary difficulties will soon come right, unless
plcated by civil war. ON the whole the tone of the
messagf sIhighly concuiatory, and VII be well re-
The town is full Of strangers.
The hotels are crowded with applicants fof once, and
visiters.
The snow Is six inches deep, and drizzlng rain Is
fang-promising bad day fOr the Inauguration cere
monies to morrow.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, 1851.
me CRISIS IN nE RrrumIc.

III. CRISIS IN RErumIc.
Mr.. Ecum, (opp) Of Ind asked leave TO offer the fol-
lowing which was read for Information
Resolved That the pre- alarming condition Of the
country mpcravey demands that Congress should take
immediate steps TO preserve The and maintain the
rnion by removing as far possible, all Of sec
cnal Irta, and division, and 10 that end patriotism
nkud prompt cheerful endcr of all parts prel
dices and differences Of opinion this House. DC
sewing the plan Of adj Is,ment proposed by Hon John
&, ,endsn IN the senate Ircenber 10, 1850 would be
quitsbe and h0nor able ctmrramse, involving no sacr
nce TO party or section that noud not promptly be
made for the sake of the measurable blessings OF
and united country her, BY nsu uc The Committee Of
Thirty three heretofore appointed by this House, 70 re-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-15
IMPORTANT CHARGE OF JUDGE sMALI.EY
ON THE REBELLIOUS MOVEMENT AT THE
THE FURNISHING OF ARMS TO sECEDING STATES ls
TREASON, AND PUNISHABLE BY DEATH.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
Rcfore Hon .Iudge Srnallev

THE FURNISHING OF ARMS TO sEcEDrSG STATES 10
TREASON, AND PUNISHABLE BY DEATH.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT
Before Hon. Judge Smalley.
JAS. 14.-M twelve O'Clock this day the Grand Jury
entered Court when the Judge delivered 10 them the fol-
lowing important address,
GENTLEMEN TIE GRAND JuRy-The Court has requested
your attendance this morning in order to call your
attention to and give you some instructions in re-
ation 70 crimes which have long been unknown
in our hitherto peaceful and happy country, which
for more than nfty years the federal courts have
not been called upon investigate and which there
fore very mpcrfectly understood in tho community.
Yet Of them the highest crime known TO the law
in any civilized country. II is that Of high treason.
Recent painful events make II the duty OF the Court TO
define you what constitutes the offence, and also what
constitutes the lesser crime Of mkprison Of treason that
you may inquire whether either have been committed BY
any person persons within the Jurisdiction Of this Court
and If you satisfied that either have that they may
be presented TO the Court 10 be dealt with according 10
law And also that those who desire TO be good and true
citizens may be forewaned and not gnorany and un-
willingly be led into the commission Of any acts IN
violation Of the laws Of their country and which would
make them guilty Of either Of those offences. 10 un.
at this time 10 into an elaborate disqus
t,on Of the law Of The constitution Of the
r-n.ed States clearly defines In what consists The
third section Of the third article provtes .'that rea
sn against the United States shall consist only levy
ING war against them, or in adhering to their
enemies, giving them aid and comfort Again,
the section provides that 1.-The Congress shall
have power to declare the punishment Of treason"
In pursuance Of the power thus conferred, Congress
passed act which approved April 30 1890, which
provides In section one "that person persons,
owing allegiance 10 the United states Of America shall
levy war against them shall adhere TO their enemies
giving them aid and comfort within the United states
elsewhere and shall be thos,oi convicted on confession
IN open court the Testimony Of two witnesses 10
the came overt othe treason whereof be or they
shall stand indicted. such person or persons shall DO ad
shall suffer Death"
Soc ? That II any person or persons, having
knovlcdpe of the comm ission Of any OF the trea
sors n,ofesaid shall conceal, and not, as soon as
40, bc disclose and make known the same 70 tho
rss.fort ~ the United ststcs, or some one Of the
adges thereof or 10 the President Governor OF par
,cnlar state or some Of the judges or Justices
hereof such person persons on conviction shall bo
diudgcd guilty Of msprson Of treason and shall be i'm
or,soned not exceeding seven years and tined not en-
ceeding thousand dollars. -. -
CONTINUED on EIGHTH PAGEl
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WARRINGTON, Jan. IL, 1901.
The order issued by General Scott for the occupation of
the Custom and Post Office Of ST. Louis by United
States troops was made the express solicitation Of the
Assistant Sub Treasurer of that city, COL Sturgeon who
has in his possession large amount OF money and was
apprehensive that might be seized by mob The fol-
lowing despatch received to-day by the government
from him, which explains itself =
The troops did not take possession Of the Custom
House They arrived in the morning and temporarily
occupied vacant In it. and in the evening went
into quarters at the Arsenal All quiet and right here,
sensation dispatches designed 10 advance secession and
excitement 10 the contrary notwithstanding.
II is proposed In compromise circles to offer bill
in Congress authorizing four Northern and four Southern
states lying contiguous TO send equal number Of dele
gates non members Of Congress- to convention to meet
here TO devise compromise for acceptance by
the country New York New Jersey, Pennsylvania and
Ohio are mentioned the Northern States and Mary.
land Virginia. Kentucky and Tennessee the South
ern.
Mr. lamar has teegaphed TO jefferson Davis that, al
though they carried the secession ordinance in Mssissp
p was with great difficulty, aud that there pow
erful party opposed to them that the first pas made
would place them in a minority.
Letters from Of louisiana received here by
planters state that slaves are daily growing and
more dsobedieni, and punishment is daily inflicted
in cases where the hash has not before been
used for months. A Is mentioned where
lady deserted Der plantation, leaving u In charge
Of negroes, and fed to New Orleans Those who have
negroes hire out find no employment for them and
they consequently expence their hands, with
prospect Of release
gentleman who has just arrived here from Virginia
that proposition win shortly be made IN their
Convention for he appointment Of ve conservative
from each State, TO meet at Washington settle pending
difficulties and 70 act entirely independent Of politicians
or representatives.
Ths proposition Of Mr. Bgler, submitted today which
IL Intended TO carry out Mr. Crttendens plan Of vote
by the people, 70 DO taken the 18th OF February Is
essrded with much favor and win be acceptable 10 the
south, and particularly the border south, and quite
a number Of conservative rerublicars have declared
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-15
THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. IA, 1861.
The report 81 the Committee the Preservation Of tho
Public Peace came up in the Senate.
Mr. Douglas offered amendment TO the effect that the
state shall declare herself out Of the Unon, unless Con-
eress and the non slayehodng States shall give speedy
guarantee the adoption Of measures TO moro enectuay
guard the rights Of the South Laid on the table, and or
dered TO be printed.
ABoLffIoNIsTs NOT TOLERATED IN UTICA.
UTICA, Jan. Il, 1851.
Susan b. Anthony, Ber.ah Green and associates came
here waey 10 held An sbg!lan sOnyeni!on, but we're
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-15
THE sLOoP.OF-wAR MACEDONIAN BOUND
SOUTH.

The sloop Macedonian from Portsmouth, passed
Highland Light this morning, bound south, under sealed
orders
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REPORTS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.

SHARIkshoS, jan IA, 1901.
It is believed by many that Major Anderson shot two
muneers at Fort Sumter last week and there
that several more are now in chains Is also said tina.
one Of the mutneers escaped TO this city was return
ed 10 Fort Sumter by the State authorities Inquiry
however, shows this TO be al fudge There is no truth in
any Of it.
Resolutions have unanimously passed the Legislature
declaring that any attempt by the federal
reinforce Fort Sumter will be regarded of open
hostility and declaration Of war; approving Of the
act and promptness of the military in firing the Star
Of the West and promising support the Governor all
measures Of defence.
resolution also offered, but withdrawn, inquiring
Of the Governor why the work the causeway between
Fort Moutrie and the main land was stopped.
The Legislature also passed a resolution TO FIRE fifteen
rounds in honor Of each seeding State.
New military companies pouring In from all parts
of the State.
The Governor has sent message 70 the House OF Re-
prescntatives detailing plans for guarding the coast and
for the purchase Of three steam propcrs Heprccrs small
iron screw propelers Of light draugh each propeller
be provided with thirty two scamen; propeller TO be
stationed in Charleston, one at Beaufort and at
Georgetown also, fortfy all the nlets and mouths Of
the rivers with redoubts and ordnance and for boats TO
deep up a constant communication between them as a
protection against sudden invasion and awless bands
Governor Pckens sent aid TO Fort sumter at four
O'Clock with dispatches for Major Anderson supposed TO
be relation TO the matter Of occupying the attention
Of the department at Washington. Nothing has tran
spred since
The people are quiet but the work OF defence goes
bravely
bill voted down IN the House Of Representatives
providing for the punishment Of whites others circu
ating incendiary pamphlets or other matter
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unable to obta any public tall There indications
that the convention would have been stormy had one
been held
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-15
Charge Of q Federal Judge to a New
York Grand Jury.

WASHINGTON, Jan. IA, 1861
Col. Hayne and Mr. Gourdn, who have been sent here
by Gov Pckens and Lieut. Hall bearer of dispatches to
the government from Major Anderson arrived here at
three O'Clock to-day The latter gentleman proceeded to
lay his dispatches before the government. The two
have not yet disclosed the object of their mssion
but it is understood they authorized to make
arrangement with the government respecting Fort
SUMTER in order prevent collision and the euon of
blood.
The President is entirely in the dark respecting their
mission. He is perfectly willing to hear what they have
TO gay. One thing, however, is certain-he win not
entertain or enter into any negotiation for the de-
livery OF Fort Sumter the withdrawal Of the
United States troops therefrom. These gentlemen will
probably inform the President what they pro-
pose TO do.
The Cabinet had protracted session to-day, and had
under consideration the Charleston difficulties and the
instructions 10 Major Anderson They have decided not
70 send any renforcemens at present. This is in
cordancc with Major Andersons views.
The instructions to Major Anderson not yet
peted The administration will wait before completing
Coloue Haynes mission This mission, assured, is
one peace he the Attorney General Of South
Carolina with full power 10 enter into any arrangement
that viii avoid collision or the shedding of blood.
Major Anderson is also desirous of avoiding the same
terrible calamity
COL Hayne addressed letter TO the President night
asking him to appoint day when he have an inter
view. The President has agreed to sec him tomorrow.
Mr. Gourdin does not come in official capacity. He
comes to use his good Offices TO bring about adjust
ment.
Tomorrow win probably develop the object and pur
pose Of this joint commission from Major Anderson and
overnor Pickens.
The news the refusal OF the Arkansas Senate to pass
Convention bin produces profound impression in
cession well Union circles tonight Senator Rusts
previous prepared him somewhat for this action
which here attributed to the Pacific Railroad bill
before Congress- the road proposed passing through
Arkansas. It is the opinion, however, Of well informed
Southern gentlemen that Arkansas possibly stand
against the overwhelming secession sentiment prevailing
in Mississippi and Louisiana.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-15
A LETTER FROM GOVERNOR PIcKENs.

CHARLESTON, Jan. IL, 1861
G. b LAMAR, President Bank OF the Republic New York
sIR-Please have IT authoritatively published that
flag and vessel will be disturbed prevented from
tcrng haroor unless bearing hostile troops mum
tions OF war for Fort Sumter
All trade is desired, and all vessels in only
will be gladly received Y. W. PlCKENs.
, 1861-03-21


1I1 GREAT WESTERN CANADA, RAILWAYS.
Winter Arrangen.ent>.
TAIN lea7e the Great Central Der4t, SEQ. IAsa
Ftrcat, Chca,ts
sN 4. k-Ll=Htn1ng Exnrtss ,sE1iaT3 e1cepttt}
arrive Al i!etro: tar, L sssparsi u; lfridy4
o.U ~. Albany Etn P. w.. StE York 1E23
TN F,etoE .f4' night
I'll ?. M.-Nev or1 Aid Ecst.n EIp-ss1 ft1cer.
S&turdnxp arrive Ut netsolt ~ L. w. SGs-
pension Bridge Of Ru uTA1u 80 r w. Albany
!D I. Nv New YORK i2..:s] 4. w.. io-t:7 nutn
9N X-CtGrtEnatl FxptcSs {eIcep Sunday }trroc.is
to Cincinnati IN Is ho.rs.
&c =. k.-Ctrctanatt and Louisville k1prrs-; fo1cert
Saturday tlrn' sh tn C1cc!1aai1 1u ii hpp;N
louisville In ~ GtuES.
A10 r. k-Tsain, Saturday oai{ to NEss sunday
Tralns at 6.A} P. u,
fT P3tcct Sleeping GaEs CT Ell lfSat t.a1l,.
The go train connects At Parfs with TIC {;EsI,
and Lake Huron hallway for B1ta,o anil all noic.9
east: at Toronto witt! The tirard Trunk Railway to
Kingston, Ogleusbursh. Aoutteal+ Quehee, and all
points to Canada East northern Vermont New HamR-
ahlre and y-.ne.
Baggage checked through.
Through Tickets tnr p:tis at i,tcsps. Fu,.o.d
Offices In the NORTH aad West, lE. at tic Eo.a,an;'1
on:ce corner Lake End Dearborn kt1oeE3- ard .. fhe
depox DOT of Lake street,
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, 1861-03-21

One Of the most sweeping acts Of reform ey.
er introduced into any State has been promul.
gated in Southern Italy and Sicily. It abol
ishes the concordats Of 1877 and 1874, between
es at once entire freedom Of worship. The
right Of ecclesiastics to intict secular punish.
ment, or to be exempted from the operation
Of State laws, is also taken Awny. All causes
regarding the right Of nomination to ecclesias.
tical benefices are placed under civil jurisdie.
tion. The council Of State has authority to
decide as to the respective functions Of the
civil and ecclesiastical powers. Diocesan Com.
missions are abolished. To these were en-
trusted the administration of vacant churches
and bene6ces also the revenues Of bishops,
abbacles, &c. Part of the proceeds of such
sequestrated property will be applied to tho
endowment Of Tie poor clergy and other acts
Of charity
Another decree lays tho axe to the roots Of
those monetrous outgrowths Of ignorant su-
perstition, the monastic institutions. All such
orders are to be recognized no longer; like
wise the chapters OF collegiate churches in
places having q population less than twenty
thousand. The property hither to held hy
these bodies Is to be taken possession Of by
mission to be appointed. The present men,
bers Of religious hou5es may continue to ro-
side IN any Of these edifice5, receiving an
annual pension Of from sixty to one hundred
and eighty ducats, according to membership,
age, &c. After discharging such obligations,
the annual sum Of forty thousand ducats is to
he set apart from tic revenues Of such pisces
for educational purposes, The remaining pro-
ceeds to be applied 10 similar objects Of use
fulncss and clarity. Separate clauses provided
for taxing the revenues Of bishops and arch
bishops, when exceeding given amount. The
work Of brushing away the monasifc cob
webs which had spread over the best portions
Of Italy appears to be done boldly and
thoroughly by these decrecs. Nothing now
remains but to apply the broom with equal
resolution in the Territory Of which bis Holi-
ness has heretofore held the keys.-N. r Com.
advertiser
, 1861-03-21

BT MATTHEW HwAN.
inscribed to Miss ELLA DEWEY, Geneva Lake, Wis.
We sat upon velvet seat,
The morning air WAS young and fresh;
A netlikc mist, with gliding feet,
Threw round the ieles aeecy mesh.
The little birds were caroling
A blythe, brave song to opening day
And there a bell, with silver ring,
Flung peal on peal Of rythuic play.
We listened, silent with delight
NY little new~found friend and T.
Unto the eweet, cntranclng disht
That vibrant bell cent Quiyeftng by.
The train sped on as trains before
And noize aud space shut out tile bell:
Soft-eyed, my fancy held in store
The thought born Of that stream-Eide spell.
We reached the dusty, busy mart,
And many were the brazen tongues
That changed the calls Of Its vast heart,
As they in spire and befry swung,
And through their noise-as some dear dream
Floata through the dust and toll Of day
Swan memories of.that misty stream
And early bell. Theso words said they:
Resonant, full swectly swe1ls,
But Ger the ffon-l2id track OF life
You swiftly go, and IN the strife
You lose, too soon, the ailyer bells.
And glad for you if mid the strokes
OF fbrazcn Tongues in manhood's prime,
There float sometimes the tender chimes
That in your youth 60 sweetly spoke ~
And 80 I thank you, little maid;
thank you for an hour that stirred
The flowers whose bloom can never fade,
And woke my hfe's sweet singing birds
An hour when you, with little hands,
Put all the withered leaves aside,
And c1asped Instead the gentle bands
Wove by the bell and mlst-wreathel tide1
CHICAGO, July 10th. 1850.