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1858 AD (search for this): article 1
ounced by a large portion of the press. Vermont Refuses to repeal her nullification act. On the 23d November, a majority of the committee of the Vermont House of Representatives, to whom had been referred a bill to repeal an act passed in 1858, to secure freedom to all persons within that State, reported that the same ought to pass, upon the ground that the act of 1858 is unconstitutional. After clearly stating the argument against the act, the committee proceed to say: While we 1858 is unconstitutional. After clearly stating the argument against the act, the committee proceed to say: While we retain this law on our statute book, we are estopped for very shame as a party in pari delicte from rebuking nullification or secession in other States. By repealing the law we shall perform an act of simple justice to ourselves and the States with whose rights the law conflicts, and shall do much to encourage the hope of patriotic men every where that the bond which has so long held the States in one great and prosperous Union may survive the perilous discontents of the time, and endure for ag
Abraham Lincoln (search for this): article 1
ia. Advices from San Francisco to the 17th of November, state that the people of California were waiting with deep anxiety for the Eastern news showing the disposition of the Southern States on the dissolution question. After hearing of Lincoln's election, all political animosities greatly moderated, the Republicans as well as the Democrats seeming to be fearful of serious trouble from the present political condition of the country. The Republican illumination in San Francisco in honor of Lincoln's election was a complete failure. Not fifty houses in the city responded to the call of the Republican State Central Committee to join in a general illumination. The cause of it was that the Republicans generally were not in an exultant mood. The Sacramento Standard, organ of the Breckinridge Democracy, assumes that the dissolution of the Union is inevitable, and urges California and Oregon to seriously consider the question of organizing a separate Republic on the Pacifi
26th (search for this): article 1
g suspended across the river at Augusta, Ga., connecting that State with South Carolina: The Day of our Deliverance is Dawning! Georgia Coat of Arms Palmetto State. So. Carolina Coat of Arms. Georgia Coat of Arms Hands Clasped. So. Carolina Coat of Arms. Georgia Coat of Arms Empire State So. Carolina Coat of Arms. Now or never. We will secede. Side by Side-one Destiny. Significant demonstration. At a very large meeting in Russell county, Ala., on the 26th ult., a committee reported straight-out secession resolutions, recommending, however, consultation with the other slave States. These were overwhelmingly adopted by the meeting, which was estimated to consist of one thousand persons — the largest congregation ever assembled in Russell county. North Carolina. The Wilmington Journal, of Saturday, alluding to the probable action of the North Carolina Legislature, says: We have seen some members of both houses and of both parties, t
Cox (search for this): article 1
ly signed. One of the features of the plan was the raising of a corps of Minute Men, who are pledged to hold themselves in readiness to defend the South in its action, whenever authoritatively decided upon. Meantime we are having rather tight times here. One of our heaviest mercantile houses, that of Messrs. Fellowes & Co., has suspended payment, with liabilities to the figure of $4,500,000, and assets reckoned at $5,000,000.--Another firm, one yet more substantial in the city, Walter, Cox & Co., commission merchants and cotton traders, has felt itself also obliged to suspend. But these houses will be found to have ample means to meet all their liabilities. They have preferred this course to the sacrifice of the Cotton shipped to it for sale. These suspensions, it is cheering to know, involve only a delay, and are looked upon as necessary to protect the planters' interests. Arms for the South. The steamship Montgomery arrived at Savannah on Monday last, with 180 box
November 23rd (search for this): article 1
ation. The cause of it was that the Republicans generally were not in an exultant mood. The Sacramento Standard, organ of the Breckinridge Democracy, assumes that the dissolution of the Union is inevitable, and urges California and Oregon to seriously consider the question of organizing a separate Republic on the Pacific coast. The idea seems to obtain little sympathy, and is denounced by a large portion of the press. Vermont Refuses to repeal her nullification act. On the 23d November, a majority of the committee of the Vermont House of Representatives, to whom had been referred a bill to repeal an act passed in 1858, to secure freedom to all persons within that State, reported that the same ought to pass, upon the ground that the act of 1858 is unconstitutional. After clearly stating the argument against the act, the committee proceed to say: While we retain this law on our statute book, we are estopped for very shame as a party in pari delicte from rebuking nu
November 17th (search for this): article 1
. The citizens of Page county, irrespective of party, held a meeting last week, and adopted a series of conservative resolutions, deprecating the present condition of the country, and counselling moderation and prudence. The people of the county are for the Union, so long as it can be honorably preserved, and are not unwilling to do anything that will settle the question honorably and satisfactorily. The secession question in California. Advices from San Francisco to the 17th of November, state that the people of California were waiting with deep anxiety for the Eastern news showing the disposition of the Southern States on the dissolution question. After hearing of Lincoln's election, all political animosities greatly moderated, the Republicans as well as the Democrats seeming to be fearful of serious trouble from the present political condition of the country. The Republican illumination in San Francisco in honor of Lincoln's election was a complete failure.
November 24th (search for this): article 1
yland, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri, have as deep an interest in this question as the other Southern States--in fact, they have more — and they have a right to be heard. Let us confer with them. Let us hear what they have to say — let us treat them as friends and not as strangers--and then having heard them, let us take such measures as will best secure our rights, protect our interests, and advance our welfare. Louisiana. A letter from New Orleans, Nov. 24, to the Charleston Courier, says: the Legislature of Louisiana, at its approaching session, will either immediately call a Convention of the people, or direct a popular vote to be taken whether they will have such a Convention.--The writer proceeds: Last evening, there was a large meeting held in the Odd Fellows' Hall, of persons in favor of forming a Southern States Rights Association. It embraced numerous representatives of all parties, and was a very enthusiastic affair. The
Roger A. Pryor (search for this): article 1
s, 1,800 in all, and 40,000 conical ball cartridges, for the State of Georgia. They came from Hartford, Connecticut, and were forwarded immediately to Milledgeville. Movements in Virginia. One of the largest meetings ever held in Petersburg, convened on Thursday night, in response to a call for a gathering of "all friends of the Federal Union." Resolutions of a conservative character were introduced by Messrs. Collier and Keiley, and voted down. The following, introduced by Hon. Roger A. Pryor, were adopted — a result not contemplated by the projectors of the movement.-- Blue cockades were numerous on the streets the next day: Whereas, The people of Virginia did originally ratify the Federal Constitution in their sovereign character, and to the exercise of their own independent will; and did thereby delegate certain enumerated powers to the Federal Government, for certain specific purposes, at the same time reserving to themselves all other rights and incidents of sov
Sharpe (search for this): article 1
commission merchants and cotton traders, has felt itself also obliged to suspend. But these houses will be found to have ample means to meet all their liabilities. They have preferred this course to the sacrifice of the Cotton shipped to it for sale. These suspensions, it is cheering to know, involve only a delay, and are looked upon as necessary to protect the planters' interests. Arms for the South. The steamship Montgomery arrived at Savannah on Monday last, with 180 boxes of Sharpe's patent carbines, 1,800 in all, and 40,000 conical ball cartridges, for the State of Georgia. They came from Hartford, Connecticut, and were forwarded immediately to Milledgeville. Movements in Virginia. One of the largest meetings ever held in Petersburg, convened on Thursday night, in response to a call for a gathering of "all friends of the Federal Union." Resolutions of a conservative character were introduced by Messrs. Collier and Keiley, and voted down. The following, intr
Toombs (search for this): article 1
erms. He said he announced himself nine months ago, in this very Hail that in the contingency of the election of a Black Republican President, he would be an avowed and unqualified Disunionist.--South Carolina should and must now go forward. The numerous friends of Col. Simons in Columbia were highly gratified with his brilliant and perfectly spontaneous effort. Ex. Governor Means, Col. MacFarlan and others also spoke, all eloquently and well, and were heartily applauded. Senator Toombs. This distinguished gentleman was invited to attend the mass meeting at Abbeville, S. C. in his letter to the committee, he says the Black Republican party may be said now to have the legislative and executive departments of the Government. He adds: "How will they use them? Look to their conduct in the States where they have had power, and answer the question yourselves.--Thank you that with the army and navy and 80 millions of money annually at their disposal, (all of which
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