[Telegraphic Dispatches.]
Southern Commercial Convention,
Georgia.
It is understood that Gov. Brown, A. H. Stephens, H. V. Johnson, Linton Stephens, T. R. Cobb, and all other leading men, have endorsed the bill, and that it will pass unanimously. The legislators differ somewhat on the mode of resistance, but the immediate secession men have a large majority.
A. H. Stephens spoke at Milledgeville last night. He favored the State Convention demanding of the States which have nullified the fugitive slave law to repeal their acts, and upon their refusal, which was certain, then the South could go out with clean hands.
The crowd called for Mr. Jackson, of Savannah, and a sharp discussion followed, Mr. Jackson speaking strongly for immediate secession.
Important from Alabama.
The State Convention of the Baptists, a very large and influential religious denomination in this State, met on the 13th, and resolved unanimously in favor of disunion. They sent their resolutions to Governor Moore, who pronounces it the most important disunion movement yet made in Alabama.
The contest between the co-operation men and the disunionists has not yet commenced. It will begin as soon as candidates are put forth in the different counties.
It is thought here that South Carolina will undoubtedly secede on the 18th of December, and this adds great strength to the secession feeling in Alabama.
Affairs at Charleston.
Mr. Orr is a candidate for the Convention, and pledges himself to vote for immediate State action. Mr. Keitt is also a candidate, and will certainly be elected.
The reports telegraphed North relative to the State banks about to suspend, are utterly without foundation. The strength of the banks was never greater. Their reluctance to cash even sight cotton drafts in the North, as heretofore was usual, has forced shippers to demand specie in exchange for cotton consignments, and gold is daily received in large quantities from the North and England.
Cavalry and infantry are in the streets today drilling in large numbers. Each company halted and saluted the immense flag of Southern Confederacy floating from the Mercury office.
There are illuminations to-night in various portions of the city in honor of the encouraging news from Florida.
The latest private intelligence received here warrants the belief that every Gulf State will certainly secede.
Edward Ruffin arrived in Charleston to-day, and was enthusiastically received.
The banks are waiting the action of Philadelphia and New York. Specie continues to arrive freely. There is no trouble on that score.
The impression is that the merchants will, in self-defence, be compelled to call for the suspension of the South Carolina banks.
The cannon first fired in honor of accession in this State, has been purchased by a committee and presented to Charleston.
This city is brilliantly illuminated.
The Palmetto Band to-night serenaded Col. Ruffin, of Virginia, Judge Magrath and others.
Meetings are being held in all the districts and parishes of South Carolina in favor of secession.
Florida.
Our newly elected Governor, John Milton, is uncompromisingly in favor of immediate action. Mr. Hilton (recently elected to Congress,) occupies the same position. Florida will certainly secede. Let South Carolina lead the way!
Mississippi.
Resolutions were unanimously passed, expressing a determination to resist Lincoln's Administration, and endorsing the action of South Carolina.
The people are entirely united on these issues.
Addresses were delivered by Messrs. Anderson, Brown; Gholson, Barksdale, Pettus, Harris, Yerger, and Gen. Freeman.
The most intense enthusiasm prevailed, and the meeting adjourned amid loud cheers.
Secession meeting at Mobile.
A resolution to await the action of other States was voted down and withdrawn.
