The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-09

all BY an equitable division, h the immediate oreaniza-
tynof it into States with suitable provision for the
would embrace all that is claed any part and could
be arranged without conccssioa Of principle any part
none ws IN ss Sss s
now difference with them, and trusting that govern
mem which has greatly propered, has widely es,
in fame, may bc preserved throigh All time:
Your memoralists humbly pray That such measures,
ehtr Of direct legislation or Of amendment Of the con-
staion, may be speedily adopted, as win accomplish
the thjects above stated-whch they assured viii
restore peace TO their agitated country.
THIS has already been signed by republicans and demo-
cra BY those who got up wall street meeting and
urged the election Of Lincoln.
THE MISSISSIPPI STATE CONVENTION.
JACKSON, JAN 8, 1861.
Tie Committee the Ordinance of Secession Is now in
caucus The excitement and anxiety Is intense
Tie Commissioners from Alabama and South Carolina
were invited 10 seats.
Aressution was adopted 10 amend the constitution OF
the State authorizing the borrowing OF money for the
purpose Of military defence.
The following standing committees appointed
on FEDERAL Jurisdiction of Property in Mississippi, on
Postal Aars, on State Constitution, on Naval and Mil
tary Afairs, the Formation Of Southern Confede-
racy, to report by ordinance or otherwise.
resolution Of invitation to the Judges Of the High
and Circuit Courts TO take seats was passed.
Much Of the day occupied in the discussion Of the
power the Convention to amend the constitution Of the
State.
despatch was received from Georgia announcing the
determination Of that State TO Immediately secede This
was greeted with applause.
The Convention adjourned I'll to morrow, when the
Committee on the Secession Ordinance will report.
The excitement is intense
The galleries were full OF ladies'.
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fifteen stars.
The hotels are thronged with interested citizens from
abroad.
The ordinance Of immediate State secession, unani-
mousy agreed upon in the Committee Of Fifteen, will
pass the Convention tomorrow while il is in secret
session.
THE FLORIDA STATE CONVENTION.
TALLAHASSEE, Jan. z, 1861.
The Commissioners from Alabama and South CAROLINA
were introduced TO the Convention and both delivered
his State.
Judge Mcintosh introduced preamble and resolution,
which was made special order as follows
Whereas all hope Of preserving the Union upon terms
consistent with the safety and honor Of tho slaveholdng
States has been finally dssipated by the recent ndica
t0ns OF the strength Of the slavery sentiment OF the
Be il resolved by the people Of Florida in Convention
assembled that is undoubtedly the right Of the several
States Of the Union TO withdraw from the said Union at
such time and for such as in the opinion of the
people Of each State acting In their s)veregn capacity
may be Just and proper and In the opinion Of this Con
venon the existing such as TO compel Florida
to proceed 70 exercise that right.
The preamble and resolution adopted-ayes o.
nays ).
The Convention was in secret session most Of the after
noon.
II s reported that the forts and other federal property
hayo haop aLanr sion ofh hv the
THE ALABAMA STATE CONVENTION.
MONTGOMERY, Jan. s, 1861.
Mr.. Calhoun, Commissioner from South Carolina, nd
dressed the Convention. His speech wc received
espaches the Governor from Virginia. Florida
Mississippi road to ths Convention which createt
enthusiasm.
Committee Of Thirteen appointed 10 consider nt
report the necessity Of action by the State.
The Convention determined upon secret session by
large majority.
The seats of the two secession members from Shelby
county were contested.
MONTGOMERY, Jan. 8, 1851.
Most Of the day has been passed by the Convention
secret session.
There has been a grand parade here Of the Second
regiment of State troops. Military preparations are
rapidly progressing in all parts Of this State The town
is full of strangers II is thought that the ordinance
Of secession win be passed Wednesday or Thursday.
The Convention with open doors only two hours.
Here are the proceedings
On Tuesday the Convention met q, ten O'Clock A. NJ.
pursuant 10 adjournment.
Mr. Yancey, from the committee to wait upon Hon. A.
H. Calhoun Commissioner from South Carolina reported
that the duty had been discharged and that Mr. Calhoun
was present and ready to address the Convention.
NJ Jones offered resolution requesting Mr.. Calhoun
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Mr. Yancey introduced Mr. Calhoun, who took the floor
and explained the object Of his mission few brief
bu, eloquent remarks and presented several documents
which, on motion Of Mr. Yancey, received and laid
on the table.
Az information Mr.. Watts presented two dispatches
which be said were handed him by the Governor, and
that was important they should be read. They were
despatch from Richmond, signed by A. y Hopkins and
r. NJ Gilmer, Jr. Commissioners from Alabama, dated
January 7, an follows
The Legislature has passed by vote, 1l2 70 6,
solution 70 resist any attempt 10 coerce seeding state
Go out promptly.
The other despatch was from Washington, signed by
Messrs Copton and Moore, dated Jan. T. follows
The republicans In the House day refused TO
sder the compromise OF the border States. They com
plmented MAJOR ANDERSON, and resolved 70 sustain the
President.
message was received from the Governor covering
communication and several documents.
On motion the documents laid on tho table for
the present In his communication the Governor stated
he had responded yesterday 10 the communication.
Mr. Yanccy offered resolution providing that the
President appoint committee of thirteen TO consider
and report what necessary TO protect the rights Of the
State. Adopted.
The President then. read the following despatch from
jackson, Miss, dated 7th inst:
The Convention has passed resolution TO raise Com
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