The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-21
THE NATIONAL CRISIS.
[ Special Despatch. !

Especial Despatch.
THE PRESENT STATUS OF CHARLESTON TO BIZ MAIN
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-It is ascertained that Col
Hayue, on behalf of South Carolina, made applica-
tion to the President, that the existing military
status be maintained at Charleston, to which Mr.
Buchanan assented. This terminates the matter
peaceably, for the present.
THE SECESSION OF GEORGIA.
MHLEDsEvILLE, Jan. 19.-The Convention, at 2 0
P. NJ, to-day passed the ordinance of secession by
a vote of 20S to 80.
AUGUSTA, Jan. l9.-Our city is illuminated with
fireworks, and cannons are firing in honor of the
secession of the State. Bells are ringing amid
great enthusiasm and rejoicing.
[sEooND DIsPAToH.1
PARTICULARS OF THE PASSAGE OF THE SECESSION oRDI-
NANCE.
MILLEDGEvILLE, Jan. l9.-The Convention has
been in secret session all day. The following is
understood to have transpired during the proceed
ngs:
Hon. b. Hill introduced substitute for the ordi-
nance of secession, but it was lost, and Mr.. Hill
that as Georgia was determined on secession he
would share her fate for veal or woe.
Judge Linton and Hon. A. II. Stephens disap-
proved of the ordinance, and said they saw no
for its adoption and, therefore, would not vote
for or sign it.
A motion was made to postpone the operation of
lost by about 80 majority.
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among those voting against the ordinance.
resolution was adopted to continue the pre-,
sent postal revenue system until ordered other
wise. Also that all civil Federal officers be like
wise continued
The ordinance ordered to be engrossed on
parchment, ready to be signed on Monday.
The Convention adopted the following ordinance
to dissolve the Union between the State of Georgia
and the other States united with her under a COM
pact entitled the Constitution of the United States
We, the people of the State of Georgia. in Con
vention assembled, do declare, ordain, and it is
hereby declared and ordained, that the ordinance
adopted by the people of Georgia in Convention in
the year 1885, whereby the Constitution of the
United States was assented to, ratified and adopt
ed, and also all acts and parts of acts of the Gener-
al Assembly ratifying and adopting the amend
ments to the said Constitution, are hereby repeal
ed, rescinded and abrogated and we do further
declare and or6ain that the union now subsistinp
between the State of Georgia and the other tates
under the of the United States cf America, ,
is hereby dissolved and that the State of Georgia
is in the full possession and exercise of all those
rights of sovereignty which belong and appertain
to a free and Independent State
LOUISIANA FOR SECESSION
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 49, The returns from the
election for delegates to the State Convention
show that two thirds of the members elect are
secesgioniss.
SECESSION IN LoUIsIANA-THE PROGRAMME ARRANGED.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 1s.-The programme for the
Louisiana Secession has been agreed upon by the
leading members of the Convention. Arrange
ments are making with the seeding States to hold
a General Convention at Montgomery, on the goth
OF February, for the purpose of devsing a plan
Tor the new Confederacy, adopt the Federal Con-
sltution, claim the title of Republic, and ask
recognition by the European Powers. The United
States forts at the mouth of the ssippi will be
largely reinforced and it is contemplated to fit out
priVateers, if coercion is attempted by the North.
FLORIDA SENDS FOR TROOPS
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 19.-The Commander of the
Florida forces has telegraphed to the Mayor of
New Orleans for 1000 to aid in the capture of
Fort Pickens.
PILOTS AT PENSACOLA PROHIBITED UNDER PAIN OF
DEATH FROM BRINGING IN U. s. vEssELs-A U. S.
STEAMSHIP AsHoRE-FORT PICKENS EXPECTED TO
SURRENDER.
New ORLEANS, Jan. ls.-The Mayor of New Or
leans replied to the request for troops for Florida
that 1000 men could be raised in 48 hours If Flor
da would equip them. To this the Governor of
Florida answered: send Immediately. The excite
ment here is intense and meetings will be held to-
morrow.
New ORLEANS, Jan. l9.-The Pilots at Pensacola
have been notified not to bring in any United
States vessels, under penalty of death.
ship is ashore Is miles east of Fort Pickeps,
supposed to be the United States steamship Sup
ply, with the officers Of the Nayy-yard on board,
Lieut.. Skinner commanding.
Fort Pickens is expected to surrender to the
Florida forces, who have 25 heavy guns.
CONCENTRATION OF FLORIDA TROOPS AT PENSACOLA
PENSACOLA, Jan. l9.-There are now two thou.
sand Florida troops at the Navy Yard, and rein
iorcements are arriving from all directions.
The United States steamship Wyandotte is now
lying at the entrance of this barbor, in communi-
cation with Fort Pickens, having the families of
the officers on board. She is out of coal and sup
plies, but is not permitted to enter the harbor.-
Opinion here is divided regards the prospect of
fight.
MORE HOPEFUL ASPECT oF-AFFAIRs-rHE POSITION OF
GEoRGTA-PAcIFIC INFLUENCES AT woRK-rHE vIR-
GINA MEDIATION AND THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, NJ. M.-Letters received
here from distinguished sources in Georgia, saw
that although that State considers it to be her du
ty to secede she willing to reunte withhe other
States on satisfactory guarantees as to her polit
cal and social safety. She takes the secession step
at this time, the writers remark, in obedience to
what she considers her vital interest
Two nights ago Fort Pickens, Florida, was in
immediate danger of an assault. but since that
time despatch, signed by numerous secessionists
in Congress, has been sent thther to their friends
urging them by all means to avoid collision with
the Federal troops. There seems to be no danger
therefore OF an immediate conflict in that quar-
ter.
Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, will remain in
Washington ten days or two weeks longer. His
visit here has been productive of great good in the
interests of peace. 1t is not apprehended that any
attack will at present be made on Fort Sumter
The Alabama members of Congress will await in
structions from their State, while those from Geor
gia will remain here until they receive an official
copy of the ordinance of secession adopted BY the
Convention of that State.
Active measures are in progress to have the
cause of Virginia in sending commissioners to
Washington the fourth of February responded
10 oy similar movements in all the States. Des-
patches have been sent to Harrisburg, Albany,
Columbus and other capitos where the Legislatures
are In session, urging the prompt appointment of
gooo ana able men to confer with the Virginia
Commissioners.
E1-President Tyler is expected in Washington in
cay or two to urge, behalf of Virginia the gov
ernment TO stop all acts measures likely to lead
70 nostiitles with the Southern States. Meanwhile,
Juoge Robinson of Richmond will proceed to South
Carolina and Florida on a similar errand as in
those States there are points-Fort Sumter and
Fort fickens, where collisions are more likely i'm
meois1ey TO occur than elsewhere ip the South. =