The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-01-18
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nave c0mmlCCeu pOutiCdl wrongs OF SUCH b
character as to justify the people of the State
of Alabama in the adoption of prompt and de-
cided measures for their future peace and Sc
curity, therefore be it declared and ordained
by the people of Alabama in convention as.
sembled:
Sec. /. That the State of Alabama now with
draws from the Union known as the United
States of America, and henceforth ceases to be
one of the States and is, and Of right should
be, a sovereign independent State.
Sec. 2. And be it further declared and or.
dained by the people of the State of Alabama
in convention assembled, That all powers over
the territory of the State and over the people
thereof. heretofore delegated to the govern.
ment of the United States of America, be, and
they are hereby withdrawn from the said gov
eminent, and are hereby resumed and vested
in the people of the State of Alabama. And
as it is the desire and purpose of the people of
Alabama to meet the slaveholding states Of the
to frame permanent government upon the
principles OF the government OF the United
States, be it, also,
Resolved, by the people of Alabama in con.
vention assembled That the people of the
States of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North
ana, Texas, Arkansas. Tennessee, Kentucky,
and Missouri be and they are hereby invited to
meet the State of Alabama, by their delegates,
in convention, on the fourth day of February
next, in Montgomery, Alabama, for the pur-
pose of consultation with other States as to
the most efectual mode Of securing concerted
action in whatever measures may be deemed
most desirable for their common security and
peace; and be it further '"
Resolved, That the President of the Conven-
ton be and he is hereby instructed to transmit
forthwith copy OF the foregoing preamble,
ordinance and resolution to the Governors of
the several States named in the said resolution.
nopo hu tho paonlo IF Alabama n cOnvnn.
ton assembled, at Montgomery, this 18th day
of January, 1861.
The preamble, ordinance and resolutions
were adopted by ayes 81; nays 80. After
the adoption of the ordinance, the Hall was.
opened to visitors. A splendid flag, pre-
scented by the ladies of Alabama, was con.
veyed to the Presidents stand and formally
presented to the Convention in an eloquent
address. Mr.. Smith, delegate from Louisi-
ana, followed, in feeling reference to the
stars and stripes, and then invoked the
blessing of Heaven on the new flag.
Mr.. Baker of Enfellok, then returned the
thanks of the Convention to the ladies, in
most eloquent terms. An immense mass
meeting is now being held in front of the
capitol, and distinguished cooperation DEL
egates are urging the people to unite und
sustain the action of the Convention. The
secession flag presented by the ladies was
raised over the capitol, amid the ringing of
bells, the firing of cannon and the cheering
OF the people. The most intense enthusiasm
prevails.
JACKSON, MISS, Jan. IL.
Artillery was ordered to Vicksburgh
early this morning, by the Governor, to
hail and question all passing steamers.
Fifteen guns were fred last night on the
receipt of the news of the secession of Ala
bama and Florida. G = o e. &
RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. IL.
Both Houses we're engaged yesterday and
to-day on the state convention question,
which has become complicated by mixing
state constitutional reform with federal
matters Amendments for an open, and
for district convention were offered, but
no vote was taken on any 1t is the special
order for Monday. North Carolina would
respond to the proposition for an equitable
adjustment of the difficulties, but will have
her rights at all hazards. This is the public
sentiment here. ftLJI4 Yo3
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL.
A private letter from Florida, dated
January 7th, says number of delegates in
the state convention from western Florida,
express themselves to the effect that if the
state should secede without a PROPER general
understanding, they will secede from the
other part of the state.
The arsenal at Chattahoochee, Florida,
has been seized by order of the Governor,
on the report that the Uni ed States officer
was about to remove arms.
RICHMOND. Va, Jan. H.
A joint resolution from the House
relative to the preservation of the Union
was received by the senate to-day. The
House after debate adopted an amendment
to the convention bill, authorizing the
opening of polls at the time of election for
delegates, to take the sense of voters,
whether any action of the convention
relative to the Federal Union shall be
submitted to the people for ratification or
rejection. The amendment was adopted by
ayes II, nays 81.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Jan. IL.
The Florida state convention passed the
ordinance of secession yesterday by vote
of 81 ayes to 5 nays.
New YORK, Jan. H..
A special despatch to the Herald says -
"NEw ORLEANS, Jan. l1.-All the forti6-
cations are now in possession of the Lou
isiana troops. The United States arsenal
at Baton Rouge in command of Major
Haskins, supported by two companies
of troops, refused to surrender this morning.
The arsenal was surrounded by 600 state
troops, and parley was held between Gov.
Moore and Major Haskins, which finally
resulted in the surrender of the garrison, at
twelve o'clock, to-day. There was no
opposition in taking the other FORTS"
The Crusader has not entered the Missis.
sippi. The excitement continues very
great. (
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. IL. !,
The city is brightly Illuminated tosnight
from the Capitol to the river, while the
streets are filled with enthusiastic people
An immense crowd assembled in MontgOm.
cry Hall, and were addressed by Congress.
man Curry and others. '9 e 80 Z
AUGUSTA, Ca, Jan. IL.
A salute of 100 guns was fred here to.
| day, for Florida. and 100 more for Ala.