The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-30
General Intelligence.

here to-day. She brings Liverpool and London dates,
via Queenstown to Sunday evening the 9th inst
LIVERPOOL Jan. 6.-Thc sales Of cotton yesterday
reached 500 bales including 2o09 taken Oh specula-
ton and by exporters The market generally closed dq
James Hewitt Co., say that prices had declined fuiy
Id. per pound.
1t WAS reported in political circles that the British
government had sent strong note to France against
the extension of French occupation in Syria
New YoRK Jan 23.-The United States mail steam
ship Arogo from Hayre the morning of the 9th instant
and Southampton the evening OF the same day reaeheu
her dock at an early hour this morning
LvERpooL Jan a.-Thc sales Of cotton for the three
hast days amount to %, 600 bales, the market steady
Adyiccs from Manchester and the neighborng manu-
featuring districts of an unfayorable character
NEW YORK. Jan. 24-Thrty cases of muskets with
considerable quantity Of powder and balls, were Selz-
ed to-day by the police of this city, on board OF the
steamer Monticello which about to sail for Savan-
nah Ga.
The Baltimore steamer VIM. Jenkins has been oc-
cidentalIy DESTROYED by fire at Savannah.
New YORK Jan. IA naval officer left Washing
ton several days since with such instructions Will
probably prevent collision between fort Pickcns and
the Florida authorities.
A dpatch received here from governor Pickens of
South Carolina says there is apprehension OF imme-
datc hostities between major Anderson and the au-
thorities of the State.
PORTLAND Jan. 23d.-The steamship North Britain,
from Liverpool Jan 10th, via Londonderry the even
ing of the lIth, arrived this day Her news is two
days later than brought by the Arago at New York.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 1lth.-The cotton market opened
with an upward tendency but the sudden advance in
bank rates somewhat put a check to business.
The Paris correspondent of the London Herald says
that France will posses by the lst of March army
of ITO 600 men ready to march once besides about
1000 composing the imperial guard. There are at the
present time in the French ga1isons, 100000 men I'M
der arms Three new roncased ships had been order
ed to be commenced at Toulon
Boston, San. Ig.-ResolutiOns have been unanimous
" passed by the legislature of Massachusetts, declaring
the acts of South Carolina declarations OF war, and
rendering the president and money to enforce the
constitution and the laws.
The senate has passed bill to increase the volunteer
militia Of the State, which will undoubtedly pass the
house.
PRoyfDENcE Or. ~ Jan. 2&.-The senate of Rhode
Island has passed bill repeating the personal liberty
law, by a vote Of u to 10.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19-Senator Sumner offered a
resolution asking the president for the conspondence
between the State department and any foreign minister
relative to foreign vessels at Charleston Adopted
TIE bill providing for the removal of the Red River
raft was made the special order for Thursday next.
Senator Clittenden Of Kentucky is discussing
the nomination of Mr.. Holt secretary of He
said the Union must be preserved, pcaceably or fofc
bly,. Kentucky would not consent to become border
State of southern confederacy adding that force used
against lawless citizens not coercion. These re
marks have created great sensation among senators.
In the proceedings in the house yesterday, Mr., But
Ter offered an amendment to the army bill providing
that forces should be- employed against the seeding
States which rejected and the original bill passed
The bill providing for the payment of the California
debt, and appropriating five hundred thousand dol
lars for the suppression of Indian hostites passed
WASHNGToN Jan. 2l.--Mr Rives has left Washing
ton for Virginia protesting to be greatly encouraged
the prospect of peaceabe adjustment Of the present
difficulties; at least so far as to retain the borderSacs
All very hopeful here of final and pacific settle
ment Of the whole question.
JAN 22.-The cabinet is now in session, considering
the object Of cx-presdent Tyers mission to Virginia
Gen. Dix says twill require $50 0GO 600 in the fed
eral treasury in addition to the income dcryeable from
all sources to maintain the government until the first
Of July next. lie says secrearr Cobbs report entirely
misrepreScnts the state Of the finances.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l.-The report of the commit
tee of the house of 33, recommends convention of
all the States, with view peaceablc secession To
portion Emitted States property settle the terms ofcom
mercIa intercourse, and arrange permanently with
gard 10 the navigation Of the Mississippi river.
JAN. 22.-The senate wos occupied TO-DAY in discus
sing the Crittenden compromise resolutions
In the house to-day, Mr. Colfax of Indiana report
ed back the bill for the suspension of mail facilities in
the seeding States.
Mr.. Branch, OF North Carolina offered a substitute
providing for the suspension of the federal laws in the
ScGttiIi suits Until pituitary next, NlCn was not
eepted by Mr. Co'fax, when second was proposed by
Stevens, representative from PENNSYLVANIA declaring
the ports situated in the seeding States not ports of
entry, by proclamation of the president and to stop
the mails onthe lines of the seeding States.
EHrher consideration Of the subject was postponed
until Thursday Of next week.
Measures will be taken to prevent the manufacturers
OF arms in Massachusetts from selling rifles and
to the authorities Of South Carolina.
JAN. 24.-Several leading democrats of both sec
tons, have signed document proposing the resigna
ton of the members OF the house until the 2lst Febru
ary in order that election of representatives
fresh from the people may indicate the views of their
constituency what should be done in the present
crisis.
CHARLESTON, Jan 1g-Iicuenant Talbot has return
ed from Washington with gloomy tdings. 1t is said
that major Anderson has sent white flag ashore de-
handing that South Carolina should cease erecting or
feations
RALEIGH, Jan. 23-Thc call for a State convention
grows more doubtful, account of disagreement as
to the time. North Carolina is conservative but not
submissive. She is in favor of secession if actually
necessary, not however, without mature reflection and
consideration.
MILLEDGEvlLLE, Jan. lathe ordinance for the i'm
mediate secession Of the State of Georgia passed to-
day by the following vote Ayes 2oS-nays So
There is great rejoicing throughout the State Guns
are being fired bells oled onestar flags unfurled to
the breeze and every manifestation of oy at the vel
come verdict.
An ordinance dissolve the Union between the State
of Georgia and other States united with her under the
compact Of government entitled THE constitution of
the United States"
We, the people of the State of Georgia in conyen-
ton assembled do declare and ordain and is hereby
ordained that the ordinance adopted by the people of
the State OF Georgian convention assembled in 7SS
whereby the constitution Of the United States was as
scented to, ratified and adopted also all acts and parts
of acts OF the general assembly ratying and adopting
amendments to said constitution are hereby repcaed
rescnded and abrogated.
We do further declare and ordan, that the Union
now existing between the State of Georgia and other
States under the name and title of the OMITTED States
of America is hereby dissolved; and that the State
OF Georgia is in full possession and exercise of all those
rights OF sovereignty which belong and appcrtan to
free and independent State.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 1910 P. M-Thc night is illumina-
ted fireworks, the firing of cannon ringing of bells,
DC, are among the manifestations of Joy upon the re-
ceptlon OF the news from the capital
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 19.-The bill providing for a con-
vention of the people has passed both houses of the
legislature, with the amendment requiring its submits
sion to the people.
NASHVILLE, JAN 1910 p M.-The senate has final
ly agreed to the house convention BILL with an amend
ment, changing the date of the election for delegates
to the - day of February. The convention is to as
sembe on the 18th of February. The senate has ac-
cepted the amendment
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