The national Republican., 1861-01-11
Mr.. Baker Of Russell offered /. resolution re-.

Mr.. Baker Of Russell offered resolution re-
questing the Governor to furnish information
Of the number Of arms, their character and
description, and the price at which they were
purchased under the act Of the last session of
the Legislature and also what other arms, &C.,
are now under his CONTROL ..l.. ,t.....y -,
Mr.. Jamison moved an amendment, which
was accepted, adding an inquiry as to the nnm.
Der of companies which have been offered and
accepted, and for what purpose and that the
information be communicated in secret session.
On motion of Mr.. Yancey, another amend.
ment was accepted, asking information, TO be
communicated in secret session, rs to the
amount of ordnance and ammunition owned
by the State, the extent of the Federal proper
ty in Alabama, and what portion Of it was
found at Mount Vernon and Fort Morgan.
Mr.. Jamson's resolutions, SO amended, were
adopted. y-LE 1t.tftl| 8
Mr. Coleman offered the following:
Resolsed, by the people of Alabama, That
all the powers Of this State are hereby pledged
to resist any attempt on the part Of the Federal
Government to coerce any seeding States.
A discussion ensued, pending which, an ad-
journment took place. "
Alabama. -.....
Montgomery, Jan. l0-It is understood that
the committee of thirteen reported the ordinance
of secession this morning. 1t will be debated,
and perhaps adopted, to-day. a8In.rLu1
1t is understood that a minority report will be
presented. .a ...- -... .0 ....v a. t.YH-
The majority report favors prompt secession,
and requests that Convention of delegates
from all of the Southern States be held at Mont.
gomery early in February. '-.
The majority report it is believed, will be
adopted by abOut twenty majority. u.I ~ D.. .
Some prominent co.operationists will, in the
event Of secession, take prominent stand in
defence of the position the State may assume.
Montgomery, Jan. 10, P. M.-The Conven-
ton has been in secret session all day, but the
ordinance of secession has not yet passed. 1t
will probably pass tomorrow.
Two military companies left this afternoon
for Mobile.
Florida. r.
augusta, Jan. l0.-It is reported here, on re-
liable authority, that Florida will pass seces-
sion ordinance to-day. ..s
r' Louisiana. r'. '.-...
New Orleans, Jan. lO.-Three separate mil
itary organizations have left this city within the
last twenty.four hours, to seize Forts jackson
and Pike, and also the Baton Rouge arsenal.
Virginia Legislature.
Richmond Jan. lO.-The Governor, to-day,
communicated to the Legislature dispatch
from the Mississippi Convention, stating that
Mississippi, by nearly a unanimous vote, has Sc
ceded, Internationally, from the Union, and
desires, on the basis of the old Constitution, to
form new Union with the seeding States.
In the Senate, Mr.. Critcher's joint resolution,
deprecating the display Of military force on the
part of the South, was taken up.
Mr.. Thomas offered substitute, recommend
ing to Congress to repeal or suspend all laws
constituting ports of entry, etc., aud that the
President abstain from the exercise of powers
calculated to leopard the peace and quiet Of
the country in its present excited condition.
1t was ordered to lie on the table and be
printed.
Mr.. Stuart offered resolution requesting
the Governor, in case he be satisfied of the
purpose of any citizen of Virginia to engage in
such lawless enterprises as the seizure ofthe Fed
eral property, the invasion of the District Of
Columbia, etc., to employ all the power with
which he is invested to prevent such purpose
foom being carried into effect Laid on the ta-
BILE and ordered to be printed. r.. ..
A bill was reported, providing for State
| Convention.
The following resolution passed the House
Resolved in view of the imminent danger
of civil war, That this Assembly, in behalf of
the Commonwealth of Virginia; ask respectfully
On one hand of the residents of the United
States, and on the other of the authorities Of
each Southern State, to the end, if possible,
that peace may be preserved, that they respect
lively and reciprocally communicate assurances
in response also, that the status quo Of all
movements tending to occasion collision, and
concerning the forts and arsenas Of the nation,
shall on either hand be strictly maintained for
the present, except to repel actual aggressive at
tempts and that the Governor communicate
by telegraph Immediately those resolutions to
the Pesident and Governors of the Southern
| States.
The Convention bill was debated, but no de-.
fnitive action taken. The city is much excited.
A Rumor Contradicted.
Richmond, Jan. l0.-In response to many
inquiries it can truly be stated that any rumor
to the effect that large force is preparing in
this State to seize Harper's Ferry is simply
false from beginning to end.
Union Meeting in Baltimore.
Baltimore, Jan. lO.-A large Union meeting
was held here tonight, and was addressed by
W. H. Collins, Reverdy johnson, and A. W.
Bradford. Thousands were present, and the
meeting was enthusiastic. Resolutions were
adopted expressive Of desire for compro-
mise for the settlement of existing difficulties
on constitutional basis and that such Of the
Northern States as have passed personal liberty
bills shall repeal the same.
Resignation of Southern Naval officer.
Montgomery Ala, Jan. lO.-Captain Ran.
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