Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-17
The Latest News.

The Latest News.
We learn from an extra from the PROGRESS office
.b,t , great fire occurred in Newborn on Tuesday
r,ornipg last 1t originated on the corner of Broad
nd Middle streets. The Courthouse and many 9TH
=, buildings were consumed The loss is consider
able
The Virginia Convention act provides for the cleo
t;on of enc hundred and 6fty-two delegates on the
oh Of February-the Convention to assemble on the
18th February. On the same day that delegates are
elected separate poll is to be opened to take the
ssse of the voters to whether the action of the
Convention dissolving connection with tie federal
ron or changing the organic law of the State shall
bs submitted to tie people for ratification or reiec
fon Delegates must be % years of age.
The Star of the West having returned to New
York landed her troops on Governors Island on
the 18th.
It is said that the President has instituted an in
pirr into the sentiments of the Southern clerks at
Washington, and it is believed that the departments
rIl be purged of all diSunionists. We trust the
President will intexbly carry out this determine
ton man has right to the bread of this gov
eminent and at the time labor to tear it down.
The majority of the committee Of thirty-three of
the House of Representatives reported on the 14th
IS follows: An act for the admission of New Next
co; also, bill giving fugitive slaves the right of
trial bv jury in the State from whence they fled
They also propose an amendment to the Constitu-
ton that there shall be no interference with slavery,
EXCEPT from the slave States and to make this valid
it must be concurred in by all the States. They
submit resolutions declaratory of the obligations of
the Federal and State Governments to execute the
laws; they deprecate John Brown raids and person.
al liberty bills.
New military companies are pouring into Charles
ton from all parts of the State. The Governor has
sent message to the House of Representatives de-
failing his plans for guarding the coast and recon-
mendng the purchase of three steam propellers; he
prefers small iron propellers, of light draft
each provided with thirty-two seamen; one propel-
Ter to be stationed in Charleston harbor, one at
Beaufort and one at Georgetown. Also, to fortify
all the iniets and mouths of rivers with redoubts
and ordnance, and for the boats to keep up con-
slant communication between all points, as protec.
ton against sudden invasion by lawless bands.
resolution has been passed by the Legislature
of South Carolina, unanimously, that any attempt
by the Federal Government to reinforce Fort Sum,
ter, will be regarded as an act of open hostility and
declaration of war. Also, approving the act and
promptness of the military in firing the " Star Of
the West" and promising support to the Governor
in all measures of defence.
Gov. Curtin, in his inaugural address before the
Legislature Of Pennsylvania says that nothing in the
life acts of Mr.. Lincoln warrants the existing
citement in the South. He says that Pennsylvania
should repeal any laws Of hers that are in opposition
to the Constitution. He says also it will be the
duty of Pennsylvania to unite with the people O
other loyal States in just and honorable measures
Cancellation, so that present dangers may be avered
He says also that the federal government must ar
rest the progress of anarchy and enforce the laws
and that the Union must be preserved
Lieut. Hall, direct from Fort Sumter, and Col
Hayne of South Carolina arrived at Washington OF
the 14th. The precise object of their mission ha
not transpired further than it has reference to
understanding between the two parties so as t.
avoid conflict 1t is ascertained that the govern
ment will not at present send reinforcements to For
Sumter
The Senate of Arkansas has refused to pass tn
House bill calling Convention in that State.
The Commissioners from Alabama, Judge Hop
kns and Mr.. Gilmer, appeared before and addressed
the two houses of the Virginia Legislature on tin
18th
The Legislature of Alabama organized on the 18th
1t will confine its action far possible, during
the session. to the business arising from the actor
of the Convention. The Governor, in his message
urges the necessity of Alabama at once being places
upon the most efficient footing, and the ap
pointment of military board by the Legislature
The Convention was in secret session.