The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15
THE NEWS.

hension that tie Government intended to occupy
them with U. S. troops. We learn verbally that
Gov. Ellis has issued orders for the vacation of the
Forts. We suppose he does not believe that the
Government intends garrisoning them: and proba-
bly, he has assurances to that effect
The Mississippi, Florida and Alabama COnven-
tons have passed Secession Ordinances. These
States now in line with South Carolina.
Full accounts of the attempt to reinforce Fort
Sumter with U. S. troops will be found in to-day s
paper 1t will be seen that South Carolina cour-
age was equal to the occasion. Whoever thinks
that the s. c. troops will fight will find himself
much mistaken. South Carolina cannot and must
not be conquered by Federal troops.
The news from Washington affords very little
hone of a peaceful settlement. There are hundreds
Of false reports telegraphed from Washington, and
it is hard matter to tell what is reliable 1t is
stated that much dissatisfaction is expressed in all
circles in Washington at the bogus dispatches
telegraphed from that city to the South.
The Secretary of the Interior, Mr. Thompson,
has resigned his position in Mr. Buchanan's Cabi-
net This is the fourth cabinet officer who has re-
signed since the commencement of difficulties
1t is stated that MIR Thompson resigned because
troops were ordered to Charleston without consult
ing all the members of the cabinet
1t will be seen that a telegraphic dispatch re-
ports that Mr. Thomas (who appointed Secy
of Treasury in place of Mr. Cobb has also resigned
A T. S. Revenue Cutter was captured at Sa-
vannah by some Georgians. The Governor of Ga
had her released at the request of the collector at
the port of Savannah. The Governor states that
he took possession of the Georgia Forts to keep
irresponsible parties from taking them.
Initiatory steps have been taken in some of the
Northern State Legislatures for repeating the anti
fugitive slave laws. The bill introduced into the Penn
syvana Legislature not only provides for allowing the
fugitive slave law be executed but allows Southern
to remain in that State six months and hold their
slaves.
resolution has passed the Senate of the Missouri
Legislature for calling State Convention.
P. Sit is rumored that the prospect at Washing
ton on Saturday, for peace was brighter. We hope
the rumor has some good foundation. but it will do
harm for us all to prepare for the worst.
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THE LEGIsLATURE.-It will be seen by the
proceedings that the Convention question is under
consideration. A substitute has been offered for
the original bill. The substitute proposes to call
an unrestricted Convention by two-thirds of each
House, and does not provide for submitting the
action of the Convention to the people for ratiica
ton. The substitute appears to meet with decided
opposition, and it is thought it cannot pass A
convention must be held, and if the Legislature
does not authorize it we think the people will
voluntarily assemble together at Raleigh after the
General Assembly adjourns We must have some
understanding to prevent conflict of action.
On Thursday, Mr. Barringer of Cabarrus, made
excellent speech in favor of the Convention BILL
In the House, Mr. Dortch proposed to amend it so
as to submit the action of the Convention to the
people for adoption or rejection.
bill has been introduced TO repeal the Jewish
disability clause in the Constitution.
On Tuesday last the House of Commons passed
the bill appropriating 100000 to arm the State
1t had previously passed the Senate with only
dissenting votes. The vote in the House stood
70 to 70. ri members not voting
The CENTRAL CoNFEDERAcY QUEsTloN.-The
more we think about the idea of portion of the
South forming confederacy with some of
: the free States, the more are opposed to it A
friend in the eastern part of the State gentleman
OF moderate, conservative views, and possessing
Ich experience, writes us as follows:
al received the Democrat this evening, and can
not withhold the expression of my hearty thanks
for the manner in which you treat the idea of
Central Republic. 1t is bad enough to be forced
t" have one division, but it will be utterly runous
to have subdivisions, particularly here on the At
lantlc coast. I regard the suggestion of central
Republic as but little less than proposition to
aboltonize the States of Virginia, North Carolina
MARYLAND and Kentucky. If we go, let all the
South 60 together
Il A union with the border free States would final
result in greatly injuring abolishing slavery
OF IN another dissolution. We would have no
more security or peace in union with part of
the free States than we now have with the whole
An aooiltlonst in Pennsylvania or Indiana Hill
rOs is no better than an abolitionist in Massachu-
e'ts or Connectlcut-we would trust one no further
nan the other. No. if we are to have new Gov
Inment let it be made up of slaveholding States
n'reIy, aud let it be stronger, with more central
Nef' than the present one We want no more
rIU,utlons or secessions either-the people want
aOlity and security. The fewer offices and off,
- we better, and the less money will be required
Ao nave received communication on this subject
'ena which we will publish next week
From the Raleigh State Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.
Of %Hemoers of the General Assembly of the State !
In " Worth Carona:-
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