The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-01-30
FROM THE SOUTH.

relations contemplating National Con-
vention was resumed. The second reso-
luton in the report was amended by ap-
pointing John Tyler. VIM. c. Rives,
John w. Breckenbough, Geo. w. Som.
ers and James A. Sedon, Commissioners
to Washington on the 4th OF February, to
meet the Commissioners from other States
The fifth resolution was amended by mod.
flying Mr. Crittenden's proposition so as
to give additional protection and security
to slave property. The sixth resolution
was amended by appointing John Tyler
Commissioner to wait on the President of
the United States, and Judge John Rob.
ertson Commissioner to South Carolina
and other seeding States, to request them
TO abstain from hostile acts during the
pendency of the proceedings. The re-.
port was then passed-ayes 40, rays S.
Mr. Sedon then offered the following,
which was adopted:
Resolved, That the interests of Virginia
are those of her Southern sisters, aud no
reconstruction of the Union can be per-
manent which will not secure to each Sec
ton. self-protecting power against any in
vasion of the Federal Union upon the
reserved rights Of either
The House then adjourned at an early
hour. ..s
FRANKFORT. KY, Jan. l9.-The Leg.
islature, thus far, has been occupied with
miscellaneous matters having no special
bearing on national affaire.
MILLEDGEvILLE, GA, Jan. 19.-The
Convention has been in secret session
nearly all day. - lf.9 ag a .4a
Benz Hill introduced q substitute fo-
the benefit of all the secessionists, but it
was subsequently lost. He voted for the
ordinance, declaring as he did so. that as
Georgia had declared for secession, be
vonld share her fate for veal or woe.
Judge Linton said, that while he ap-
proved of the ordinance, he saw no rea-
son for its adoption. lie would not there
fore vote for or sign it.
A motion TO postpone the operation of
the ordinance until the 3lst of March,
was lost by about 80 majority
Alex. II. Stephens and He-schel V.
johnson are among those who voted
against the ordinance.
A resolution was adopted to continue
the present postal and revenue system un-
I'll it shall be ordered otherwise. Also to
continue all the civil Federal officers.
The ordinance of secession was or
dered to be engraved on parchment, and
to be signed on Monday at noon.
M1LLEDaEvILLE. GA, Jan. 2O.--The
ordinance declaring the secession of Geor-
gia from the United States, passed the
State Convention at o'clock this p. M :,
by yeas 30S, nays 80.
10 P. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of app-o-
baton are being made here to night in
hopor of the adoption of the ordinance of
secession, including the firing of cannon,
letting off sky.rockets burning of torches,
music and speeches.
PETERSBURG, Jan. ls.--One hundred
kegs of powder and 1000 pounds of shot
and she'll from the Fedegan works, Rich
mond, Left this morning by special train
by the Welden and Wilmington r. r.,
destined to Charleston, to the order oil
Gov Pickens.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 19.--Lieut. Talbot
arrived here last night with gloomy IT,
dings. The Governor and the members
of his cabinet were in consultation the
greater part of last night, On the intelli-
gence communicated by Lieut.. Talbot.
A white Gag came from Fort Sampler
this morning; the object Of it is said TO be
that South Carolina cease erecting forti.
6cations. ~ .=5 9
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. 19.-The
House passed to-day a bill to provide
against the invasion of the State by sea.
II makes pilots liable to fine and impris
onment who bring vessels into the harbor
fof Mobile, and authorizes the commander
of Fort Morgan to destroy the beacon
and landmarks at his discretion
NEW ORLEANS. Jan. ls--The steamer
Atlantic from Pensacola yesterday after
noon, reports the navy yard in possession
of 1000 men. and that troops were arriv.
ing from all directions.
The U. S steam gun boat Wyandotte,
was lying at the entrance of the harbor
communicating with Fort Pickens. hav.
ing the families of the officers of the Fort
on board. She was out of coal and sup
plies, but was not permitted to enter the
harbor. The opinion seemed to be divi-
ding as to resisting an attack on the fort
by the Florida troops.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 2l.-Gov. Pickens
on Sunday sent a lot Of fresh provisions
to Major Anderson. with his compliments
j Major Anderson refused to accep,
them, but returned his thanks for the
courtesy, saying q. the same time, that he
would have to decline accepting anything
until be knew What the Government al
J, Washington, intended to order. a ,af
u Everything is quiet here this morning
Five guns have been fred for the. sece.
ding States. s
The effect of the secession of Georgia
i uoon tho noonle Ia varv hannv hnt N.