The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-29


losses. Before leaving Hampton Roads, however, sne
received on board from the fort, two companies Ar
tillery under Capts. vodges and LaDghorne. ssep
which, We presume, is only precautionary.
The Norfolk Dow Book Of Friday mentions runaor pre-
valen there that the United States steamer Merrmsc
be rented and sent to sea.
THE INAUGURAL MESSAGE OF THE PRESI- |
DENT ELECT.
SPRINGFIELD, Jan. %, 1851
The first draft Of the Inaugural Message 70 now being
made by the President elect. Tho Chicago platform vii
be the basis of its reflections and recommendations
reference TO the internal affairs OF the nation VII
not be finished until after consultation with the repue
lican leaders in Washington.
Colonel Sumner, Of the First Cavalry, and Major Hun
ter have been detailed the War Department to accom-
pany the President elect to Washington. The length
Mr. Lincon's stoppage the way to Warrington win de
pend the demonstrations likely TO be ma ie in his homo
in different localities His friends here look for tender
of the Inequalities Of the Ohio, New York and Pennsy
vania Legislatures No further invitations viii be iasue
prominent politicians 70 visit the President elect, an
none are desired here The Cabinet will De completed
Washington.
THE NORTHERN STATES CONVENTION.
SPRINGFIELD, H., Jan. 81 1851
Telegraphic advces have been received by G0vefno
Yates from the Governors Of New York, Pennsyfvani
and other Northern States suggesting the proprioy
joining in Convention, to be held At Washington
February TO devise proper remedies for the adusmen
Of the present difficulties The appointment Of FIVE Com
mssioners from each State Is recommended. Goveruo
Yates has finally decided 70 join in the movement. b
this II is supposed he has acted upon the advice Of Mr.
Lincoln.
ANTICIPATED ATTACK ON THE MINT IN
GEORGIA.
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. q, 1851
Intelligence has reached here that previous TO the pas
sage Of the Georgia ordinance Of secession Harrison
Riley Appointment citizen Of the mountain region Of tina
State, proclaimed In another portion Of Georgia that b.
was on his way home and intended to raise party
take possession Of the United States Mint at Dahlonesa
for the United States government In Georgia passe
secession ordinance His declarations caused ocnsde
rabe excitement at Milledgevne, and the Governor wa
requested TO send military force to Dahlonega but h
not done SO at the date Of the advices.
On the same authority the above we learn tha
there H considerable Union sentiment in the mountains
Of Georgia, and an anGsecession meeting was held II
Pckens county when they heard Of the passage Of tn
secession ordinance The old and stripes were rur
up and the Of resistance 10 secession wer
emphatic and unequivocal.
the people Of Georgia will generally sustain the ordinance
Of secession and cooperate in the formation of South
ern cotton States republic.
THE GEORGIA STATE CONVENTION.
AnIDGEvnIx, Ga, Jan. q, 1851.
The ordinance adopted Saturday abolishing the Fe
deral Courts reconsdered and recommitted to-day
for the purpose of making Admiralty Court.
Commissioners were then appointed 10 al the slave
holding States
The delegates to the Montgomery Convention were IN
structed to aid in the formation Of provisional govern
ment on the basis Of tho federal constitution.
The ordinance continuing the existing revenue lawl
was lost, and ordinance substantially like that agreed
upon by the South Carolina Convention WAS adopted
after Q long and animated debate, by the following
vote-yeas $780, nays ITO.
The Commissioners from Mississippi were received To-
day.
The Indications are that the Convention win not ID
tomorrow.
THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE.
BATON ReuGs, Jsn 20, 1851.
In the House resolution INTRODUCED instructinS
The Senators and requesting the Representatives IN Con-
gess 70 vacate their seats and return hse There VS.
much discussion on the resolution, but was finally
adopted.
right Of secession and that any attempt 70 SIS
Ter Southern State from any quarter would DO regardc
BY Louisiana hostile act The resolution passed.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. %, 1881.
Judge NcCeb Of the United States District Court, has
resigned since the adoption @ the ordinance Of seces.
sioo.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGIsLATURE.
CHAMzroS, Jan %, 1861.
The Legislature Of South Carolina has adopted the fol-
swing
south Carolina tenders to he Legislature Of the stats f
Virginia their acknowledgements Of the friendly motivoa
which inspired the msson entrusted 70 Aoo Jsdss no
Resolved unanimously That candor, which 10 due W
he g continued sympathy and respect which has sub
listed between Virginia and South Carolina induces this
Assembly TO declare with fankness that they % not
deem advisable 70 initiate negotiations whom they have
no desire OF intention TO promote the ultimate object NJ
vewhat object being, declared In the resolution Of
he Virginia legislature the procurement Of amendments
Or guarantees TO the constitution Of The Unted
Resolved unsnmousiy, That tho separation of south
Carolina from the federal Union Is final and she has no
further interests in the constitution Of tho United Saes
and The federal government are a their mutual re
Hons as foreign ssatss. Adopted unanimously
or = Il e the soay relations with ss safe of v
gnia declare that they have NO ssnhdence in the Te
ders Of tee United States that The nsss
emn piedge OF that have been disregard
cd That under The preencs Of preserving property los
lie troops have been attempted to be introduced into ona
vessel Of commerce. with view subjugate the peopo
South Carolina and that since tho authores as
have been informed Of the present mediation
Of virginia, vessel OF has boon sent 70 The South
with troops and munitions OF war concentrated 0
soil 81 Virginia Adopted unanimously
Resolved unanimously, That IN these circumstances
tails Assembly With renewed assurance o. cordial re.
spect and esteem for the people Of vrgna, and high
consideration for her Commissioner decline entering
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