New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-10

isiepce of those ties Of sympathy and fellowship
which bind together the hearts of on people so
handsomely alluded To by Col Memmnger on that oc-
casion Such rlunts as have been
INDUCED in toward this Commonwealth by the la,e
Executive Of South Carolua do not exhibit that spri'
of comfy which should at all times, and more
especially at this ime characterize the intercourse and
relations between sister States with common dones.
tic institution that best be defended and mantained
by united counsels and actions. such aiiusions 70
Vre mia should never have been made by the Execu-
tive of ate who feels her obligation for the large
contribution of mind and effort which Virginia has
made TO lie common cause, and 10 Is more lsrgeiy
indebted TO her for manifestations of particular concern
in her welfare.
Again he says:
e" must still saw that will resist the coercion OF
Virginia into the adoption of line of policy, when
ever the attempt 10 made by Northern or Southern
States"
The general tenor of the message is opposition to 81
cession under existing circumstances, and sarcastcay
rebukes South Carolina for her dicatory manner Poll
cians from all quarters of the State begin to congre-
gate here in the metropolis. general pilgrimage If
anticipated. Prominent men from the different bor-
der States arrive daily 10 advocate both Union and No.
cession but from appearances the former seem to pre-
dominate The business of the lobby will be quite
diligently attended TO- the impression is almost UNI
versal that the action OF Virginia will ioreshadow the
fate of the Southern Confedeacy scheme. Her course
in the present crisis is looked to with much interest and
in view of the weight of her action upon national
affairs oontending influences will be zealousy brought
10 bear uon her Legislators in their deberaon upon
the troubles Of the nation. II il thought they will
authorize Convention. Many conservative men
urge that Sonlh Carolina has Virgnas real welfare no
more at heart than that of her worst onemes that her
cooperation az well that Of other border States 4
wanted simply to give prestige to the Secession move
ment which she has set foot and that the Old Domn
ion from her geographical and commercial position, has
no interest in common with the more Southern States
further than that of Slavery.
Pursuant TO the proclamation calling them together
the object of the Legislature Is 10 consider propos
ton 10 sell tie James River and kanawha Canal 10
French company who have already made some move
in that way This Canal is one Of the greatest in-
proyements in the State having already cot her seve
ral millions Of dollars, and requiring an immense
amount more to complete IT, II IL designed to bringthe
great West and NORTHWEST in direct communication
with the Atlantic, st Norfolk at great saving of time
distance aud expense, compared with New-iork and
other Northern parts. The opinion ID general, az set
forth in letter Of Mr. Bots, that in the event of Viz
gna seeding and cutting of from the very portion OF
conniry contemplated to support the enterprise thu
10 ts purchase The State will then be in what is
termed sad dilemma
The Secessionss seem to he gradually Gaining ground
az the excitement increases; but the Union and oonser
yatiye men are nevertheless, active and hopeful.
Secession cockades and rostes are seen here aud there
along the streets, with a respectable sprinsing OF
Union badges Secession is the universal topic-morn,
noon ard night three meals day on sccession How
ever ~ much AZ we discuss this subject We have not
vet come to the point Of arring and feahcring man
for whis,ling Yankee Doodle adhcriDg 10 the STARE
and striPes
4 vague uImor moves around that an attempt van he
made by the Minute-Nen Of this State 10 seze Snd
occnpy Fort Monroe, al the mouth Of james River,
before The Inauguration of Mr.. Lincoln, but i, gains
little credence andi looked upon a. the mere ghost OF
Carolna's revolutionary spirit, come to wbet their
almost bunted purpose
Several military companies are undor orders md no
member cn 20 beyond certain limits without leave 81
absence. Three strokes Of the Capitol bell Summon
their immediate attendance a their RESPECTIVE armoricr
NV information il to the elect that this Is intended w
rrecaution against serylc instruction during the hof-
davs-of which there 10 be no indication what
ever--aud not the result VI political excitement
The time. here seem 10 partake Of the general srin-
gency hat Ieryadcs the country, bat occasions no
alarm. Now and then we meet working people who
COMPLAIN Of a curtaimcr or suspension of their labor
To-day was some time since al apart by the seces-
sionis 20 hoist the Palmetto dag in trout Of the Gus
,o-Hou-e but it appears the determined threat Of the
Union men to pull it down deferred them from doing
70. It was conceded on al sides that Such thing
would create disturbance and ii probably given
M a. a bad Job. The one boisted in Petersburg wa
cut down by ftalwart yeoman named Rely, who
pinned the star from the flag on bis breast, marched
about the streets, and challenged any man " take II
from bim