Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-01-23
Gbe StanDar6.
THURSDAY, JAN. II, 1851.
The Latest News.

!" icdIu uOW ait CAuo hc HTOyfcco OmCc,
that great fire occurred in Newbern on Tuesday |
morning last 1t originated on the corner of Broad
and Middle streets. The Courthouse and many 9th.
er buildings were consumed. The loss is consider |
able
The Virginia Convention act provides for the elec-
tion of one hundred and tiftytwo delegates on the
4th of February-the Convention to assemble on the
18th February. On the day that delegates are
elected separate poll is to be opened to take the
sense of the voters as to whether the action of the
Convention dissolvng connection with the federal !
Union or changing the organic law of the State, shall
be submitted to TIE people for ratification reec
ton. Delegates must be 25 years Of age.
The Star of the West having returned to New I;
York, landed her troops on Governors Island on
the 18th.
1t is said that the President has instituted an in
quiry into the sentiments Of the Southern clerks at
Washington, and it is believed that the departments
will be purged of all disunionists. We trust the
President viii! inHexbly carry out this deter nina
ton man has no right to the bread of this gov
ernment 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 l4th
as follows: An act for the admission Of New Mexi-
co also. bill giving fugitive slaves the right Of
trial by jury in the State from whence they fled
They also propose an amendment to the Constitu-
tion that there shall be 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 dcclaratory 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-
mending the purchase of three steam propellers he
prefers small propellers, of light draft
each provided with thirty seamen; one propel-
Ter to be stationed in Charleston harbor, one at
Beaufort and one at Georgetown. Also, to fortfy
all the inlets 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.
A 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 act Of open hostility and
declaration Of war. Also. approving the act and
promptness of the military in firing on 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 or acts of Mr.. Lincoln warrants the existing
citement in the South. He says that Pennsylvania
should repeal any laws of hers that in opposition
| to the Constitution. He says also it will be the
duty of Pennsylvania to unite with the people of
other loyal States in just and honorable measures of
concation so that present dangers may be averted.
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 on
the 14th The precise object of their mission has
not transpred further than it has reference to an
understanding between the two parties SO as to
avoid conflict 1t is ascertained that the govern
ment will not at present send renorcements to Fort
Sumter.
The Senate of Arkansas has refused to pass the
House bill calling Convention in that State.
The Commissioners from Alabama, Judge Hop
kins and Mr.. Giner, appeared before and addressed
the two houses of the Virginia Legislature on the
18th. ,e 49,. ..g--'- w
The Legislature of Alabama organized on the 18th.
1t will conne its action as far as possible during
the session. to the business arising from the action
of the Convention. The Governor, in his message
urges the necessity Of Alabama at once being placed
upon the most efficient war footing, and the ap-
pointment Of a mitarylboard by the Legislature =
The Convention was in secret session.
Both branches of the Legislature are still engaged
] il, discussing the Convention BILL
The probability is that Convention will be call.
ed its action not to be final until approved by the
people at the polls Indeed, no bill for Conyen-
ton can be passed without provision referring its