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Bo wrm.m(R$n xxon BwajaBTRMJ nrs 'geMHHMff ay, may », mi. -„SJl±+^TT asataberol whet,I bare who ■" fbr tho benefit *flb«**wt •w, m o»r nlo It lafloti m Advertisers. tad BialaoW »*» ftnarally notifitd Uo* wa ara prop*rod -dod aaklteUy to Uairndor mi OokU and jfotiaao. Tho aaaaacv" haa, perkaps, nSneh ; thee nay aahar aowapapor •par OoorfU; aa4 wo otto it, a* a mporior odroruoiog a*, that an7 ef ww oiiiMot will of lb# medium thee pretest- ,nt of their 1< ** i« onr •Sorts eed < firat cImj journal. States Postage Stamps, in hereby netided that, from dau, we will oot reoeive United Btamps in payment of Btibecrtp- Oar Agent. all, oar General Traveling Agent, ■g for aubeeriptioni to thla pa- gia. We hope onr friends trill arail themeelve* of the oe- Tisit to aubsoribe for the *• South- -y” Personal. . C. Lamar, of Oxford, Miaaiaaippi, gb here yesterday morning. He y to Montgomery. While* mem- —— of Representative# in Waah- Lemar greetly diatingniahed bira- of the moat brilliant and promising _j the South. He it a ton-in-law -gstreet, now President of Colum- South Carolina. lanta Medical College. jiti of the Summer course of Leo- • excellent Medical Institution have under far more flattering auspices been anticipated, in consequence of ! difficulties. The Class ia nearly usual. Many that would have been yiog away on account of the hard ar always brings about; and many would have been here, hare ahoul- muskets and gone to take abend t. This College now, bin advan- eral important respects, that none South can boast of; and Is destin- ‘tant day, to be one of the principal titutioni in the Confederacy. The Stephens Riles, ly organised Company is making -noy ia drilling and training them, s duties of campaign lift. They at 4 o’clock, and drill for two hours, is now at Milledgeville, to procure if he succeeds, they expect to be the service of the ConfederateStates J ay night, at their drill room, the secession of Tennessee and Arkan- onneed to the Company by Captain propotad three cheers for each were given with a hearty good as ws go to press, that the “ Sat- f LaOrange, will (It. a Concert at um on Friday (to morrow) night, efit of this corps. Literary Notices, received tho May number of the Literary Messenger.” This is ons t and best conducted literary pub- America. It is to be hoped that will patronise this excellent Msga- top taking all Northern publication!, la Magasiae North of Mason and " • that ia conducted with tnoreabil- more interesting matter. Send $3 ~ne k Ferguson, Richmond, Virgiu- it for one year. Poerar.—Wo have received two ‘ms, by R. £. Neeld, of Jackson- ma, composed in a small pampblat the "Poet’s Bride,” and the“Ban- The author says 11 he haa been J only one motive in giving these • public,” and that is, u to be bet- in the republic of letters.” “them Literary Companion” Wresting Literary Weekly, at $2 per “blished at Newnan, and edited by flr., who propoees to send It to new for the balance ef this year for $1. food chance. The paper ia wall and dieted. See notice elsewhere. • A. Gilmer, of North Carolina, hilom ultra Union man—who was ae- a large number of Northern Aboli- * a place in Lincoln’s Cabinet—has -ionist. The Nashville Union A is permitted to publish an extract of written from a friend in 8auliebury, -fine, to a distinguished gentleman He, which soya j Carolina ia in a perfect ferment.— A Gilmer has shouldered arms, and with a company in Greensboro’. • Jbfnot «£• Flag, (a late Union pa- ised a company, and is going to be wars.” Mere Provisions Mouth. •wing netfee has been sent to the of the railroede running South from hie: ns l>t»rmicr or Psnrsrc,ra*u, ) » Stats# Marbiai/b Omen, V .. Philadelphia, April 27, 1861. j Hence with the ad vioe of the United tor this district, I hereby ooti I will take Into my embody ell flour previsions, * n< * elee ell mnnitions of HiWry stores. diresUy or indireetly W Maryland, Virginia, North Caro- sas, aid all other Stetee of the Un- i “eking wer on the Federal Oov - that r Will held all soeh property tasaStr UnU. TOR THS « SOUTHERH OONFEDERAGT.” R...TILL., May ».—Tb. Governor haa la- ru.d hi. PnMl.in.llao .onauoainf tb. (MM- The Aet of Seoeesion to be submitted to a vote of the people on the 8th of June next. He also give* notice of the peeaage of n Bill by the Legislature, calling for flfty-flve thou sand troops, and appropriating five millions of dollera for their equipment and support—two millions poeitivcly, and three millions condi tion ally. — -Sr. Joaaa, If. B, Kay 7.—TL.HMm.kip Worth Amiri**, with lilverpool dtMota te Ik. Mill altimo, ku arrived. , speeuletora, s*4 It.#* fbr export, at on ad CMXcdernte Cesgrws. Mortgombst, May 8.—Preaidsnt Cobb read a dispatch from Hon. D. P. Hill, Commissioner from Georg In, announcing that the Arkaaees Convention, on tbe 6th instant, passed unani mously end unconditionally, the Ordinance of Seoeesion. Mr. Morton of Florida, offered a resolution inquiring into the|propriety of appointing Chap lains in the Navy* Adopted. Mr. Ochiltree of Texas, Introduced a Bill prohibiting extra compensation to the diabnra- iog ofHoera of the several Executive Depart ments. Mr. Conrad of Louisiana, moved the appoint ment of a Committee on Claims; which wss adopted—and Congress went into secret ses sion. Confederate Postal Arrangements Com plete. Montgomery, May 8.—The Postal Depart ment of tbe Confederate States ia now ready to taka charge of tbe mails at any mom ant that Congress may direct. Tbs office seal, books, blanks, post routes and clerical force all com plete. No detention of the mails need be fear ed in consequence of any policy the Linooln Government may adopt Gen. Cocke—Land of Washington te be Protected* New-York, May 8.—Brigadier-General Cocke says that Gen. Buggies is quartered at Freder icksburg. Cocke intends to take possession of Fort Washington, in connection with the Com manding ofBoer at Harper’s Ferry, end thus cover and defend the Potomac border against invasion by the Northmen. Gen. Cocke denies that the Federal Capitol has ever been threatened by the Confederate States, l ut declares he will open the war if the soil in which repose the remains of Washing- tor, is polluted by the tread of a single armed Northern mao. Missouri Legislature—Cairo—-Keutucky. St. Louis, May 8.—The Senate is sitting in open and the House in secret sessions. Noth ing of public interest has transpired. A Cairo correspondent of the Republican, says that five batteries have been placed at different points on tbe Mississippi, fully com manding both Rivera Col. Wyokliffe of Kentucky, has assured Col. Prentiss, that no hostile preparations towards Illinois are being made near Cairo. Alexandria, May 8 —The city is quiet.— The rumors of its occupation by Lincoln’s troops are not credited here. Twenty-three steamers in the employ of the United States are now in the Eastern branch of the Potomac. Vessels loaded with troops, ammunition and provisions are constantly passing this city for Washington. In Washington to-day Col. Ellsworth’s pet lambs, eleven hundred strong, were iworn in at the War Department. Travel between New.York and Washington is now unintsrrnptod; pasasngers going by Psrrysville. To day was the day appointed for tbo Fed eral troops to pass through Baltimore. It ia not known whether they did so or not. Senator Bayard Driven from Home—Gen. Butler Threatened. Philadelphia, May 8.—Senator Bayard of Delaware, arrived herethia morning, having left Wilmington, fearing an assault upon hia person. He was accompanied by his two daughters. Mob followed him from the Depot* A police officer finally managed to get him from danger; and after staying a abort time in the Mayor’s office, he left in a private car riage. He denied having been lately at Mont gomery; but had been to New Orleans on pri vate business. It is reported that batteries have been erec ted opposite Gen. Butler's Station, on the Pat- tapsco, Md., which can effectually rake him — Gen. Butler ia preparing to take it. Military Route to be Opened Through Maryland. Washington, May 8.—The Secretary of War has directed that a Military Rcute be opened for two daily trains between Washington and Philadelphia via Annapolis. Lisut. Nicholson has been appointed Adju tant and Inspector-General of the Marine Corps vice Tyler, resigned. Tbe Government declines to accept more than one Regiment of Volunteers, for thrte months, from Michigan. Senator Mason’a Property in Pennayivan*. la to be Coaflseeted. Harrisburg, May 8 —The Committee of In vestigation recommends that tbs Pennsylvania Legislature make invalid any transfer by Sen- ater Mason of hia property in this State, on account of hia alleged treason. A motion was made to extend the time of suspension of specie payments by the Banks until January. Regulars, Net Vo lee tier ■ Wanted. Warrington, May 8.—The War Department has telegraphed the Governor of Massachneetts that no additional troops are wanted, unless they enlist for three years. United State* Officer Arrested. BALTiMoan, May 8.—Lieut. Fauntleroy of tha United States Navy was arrested here to day white** reels to Washington. Onr Supplies Cut Oft. — Louisvillb, Kr.,Mi ^ “ sral has received orders te _ . meat of arms, munitions au^provisions to any of tbe seceded States, either throngh or by Louisville. vane# ef one-eighth on good middling, which wes scarce. Demand aetive. The tales on Fridaj were 20,008 belts. The news of the opening of heetUitiflj^t Charleston caused greet vxeitemeaC, end tfe market advanced one eighth; holders de manding one* fourth. The following era the authorised quotations; Orleans Fair, 8|; Middling, 7|; Mobile Fair, 8; Middling. 7M8; Upland Fair, T|; Mid dling, 7|. Stock of American Cotton on hand, 777,000 bales. Hewitt's Circular calls tbe week’s advance three sixteenths to one-quarter. Console, Oil to fl|. Prom Mobile. Mobile, May 8.—Sales of Cotton to-day. ons hundred and ten hales: and for three days, 400. Receipt*, 690. Freights, id. Prom New Orleans. New Oilmans, May 8.—Seven hundred bales Cotton sold te-dey at 10}@1I. Bales three days, 1,400. Reeeipte, 1,800 bales, against 6,010 bales same period last year. Decrease, 841,- 500; in all ports 809,800. Freights, Id. Foreign French journals publish the Pope's P rotest against crowning Victor Emanuel as Jag of Italy. Paris Bourse weak. Rentes, 68 8 6. John A. Dlx a Major-General. Albert, May 8.—John A. Dix haa accepted the Major-Generalship of the New York forces. Nkw York, M.J- *. —The ship John, from Charleston, has arrived. Arrapolis, May 8.—Several auapicioua crafts which have been fitting out at Baltimore, will be overhauled in tbe Bay. Numerous trans ports are collecting here. HYMRNIAL. TRUETT-NORRITT.—Married, in this city, on Tueaday, May 7th, by Rev. W. J. Scott, Mr. Wm. R. Truitt, of Clcaveland, Tennessee, to Miss Linnik NoiniTTof Atlanta, Georgia. JOHNSON—DICKEN8.—Married, at Macon, Georgia, on tbe 20th ultimo, by Rev. Dr. WilLs, Rorcrt H. John bom, of Georgia, to Mrs. B» A. Dickens, of Marianna, Florida. OBITUARY* McCULLOCH.—Died, recent]v, at his resi dence, near Decatur, Mr. John McCulloch, af ter a long and painful illness. Mr. McCulloch was a native of Ireland, but bad resided at bie late residence over thirty years. He had, by his industry, amassed a handsome fortune, and had the universal esteem of his neighbors.— He wes, for many years, an acceptable mem ber of the Presbyterian Church at Decatur. COMMERCIAL. KirOBTlD DAILY ST WM. H. BARN If. ATLANTA, May 8, 1861. There is nothing new transpiring in the way of prices. They remain the same. Demand handsome and stock* full. Rather than indite anything to-dry ourselves, having no changes to note from yesterday’s quotations, we subjoin tbe following items of interest: We learn that, on application made by some of tbe Diplomatic Corps at the State Depart ment, the following points were ascertained: Tat. Vessels in blockaded ports, when tbe blockade took effect, will be allowed a reason able time to depart. 2d. Vessels bringing emigrants, though they had no notice of the blockade, will not be al lowed to enter blockaded ports. That class of persons come to the United States chiefly to settle in the upper States of the Miasissippi; it will be better for them to enter an open port, and thence make their way to their destina tion, rather than encounter the dangers and casualties incident to the insurrectionary con dition of the Gulf States.—Not. Int. River News* Nashville, May 5th.—Arrived—Cambridge, St. Louis; Minnetonka, Paducah; B. M. Run yan, St. Louis. Departed—C. E. Hillman, St. Louis; Minnetonka, Paducah. The river was falling slowly yesterday, hut we have no doubt the heavy rains of 8unday and yesterday will cause it to commence rising to day. The B. M. Runyan and Cambridge arrived in port Sunday from St. Louis, loaded with provisions. The Silver Bell and Clara Bell are due from the same port, having left on the 2d instant. The John A. Fisher is the regular packet for Paducah to-day. She will leave at 12 M. Tha B. M Runyan will depart for St. Louis to-day at 4 P. M. H. 1. RARDAL. JAMRS S. GEORGE RANDAL to GEORGE, ATTORNEYS AT LADY, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, attend punctually to any and all bus iness entrusted to their care. Office corner Marietta and Preach-Tree street#. March 28-daw. WILLIAM F. PARKER, —wim— THOMAS W. MURRAY, Formerly of 191 Chambers 8L, New York, IMPOITURS 4 WHOLESALE DSALRRS IR Wines, Liquors & Cigars, ARD COMMISSION DSALRRS 1R BUTTER, CHEESE, Ac., .■\\>. am, Ray Stmt, Savannah, Ua. April l(MUw:fm. THCFINCtT WATERING PLACE IN THE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY. THE CHALYBEATE SPRINGS, MBRIWRTHRR COUNTY, GEORGIA, ILL be open for the reception of Visitors on tbe firat of May. The Wil»r, as a Tonic and Invigorator, has qo equal. The Springs are eaaily aoeeeaible from either Co lumbus or Macon. aplt-Sm. O.B.LKiTNKR. W‘ The Companion for One Dollar. W K pro pom to Mid !h» Companion th. r«- maJain, port of Ik* j..r 1881, to nil who will .nolo,* v. On* DotUr. W« h... on hand n fin. lot of On,tool Storm from th, p.0, of •min.nt writ*n, nnd orn oonaUntlp in moipt of Bmo,n PwaMtfid rtfearRrtMMOflntnrwt from wrtlon of MtnhlUiod merit Itch nnm- ber of the Companion nootnln, the Lntnet nnd th* nun deelrnWe fnailp Xewepnper* In thn fionlb. Let nil who deelrn It eneloneenn dollar, nnd nddreot I. V. DAVIS, Bn, Xewnnn, Oeerfie. iftmwmtinm I yrtr- To Anna I Tt Ar farm thn pa blit tbnt he hat na- fefied la Eh* Maaafeotare of BUS and «T- TL1 DBUJIS. MilltarpCompn- •.JSMES the same price aa formerly paid Drums will found more durable and ser- viceabla than any in use in the South. A large sup ply of various qualities kept e onetentlv on hand. H. BRAUMULLRK. Manufacturer, and Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Musical Instrument*, Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Georgia. “ Intelligencer ” oopy till forbid. TO HIRE. T WO young Negro Women to hire Call at the store of MADDOX A WATKINS msy7 Negroes for Sale. T HE subscriber offers for sale Six Likely Ne- groes—a Woman, 87 years eld, e good oook, washer and ironer, and nurse; a Boy, 12 jeers old ; a Boy, 10 years old; e Girl, 8 years old; a Girl, 6 yeais old, and e Man about 17 years lod, a good hand in a Tannery. Apply to March 18-tf. WM. E. McMILLAN. FOR HIRE. I HAVE a stout young Negro Man, of excel lent character, to hire by tha month. apr27. G. W. ADAIR. N. A. McLENDON, WHOLESALE GROCER, ANP DIALIB IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC LIQUORS, Tobacco, Cigars, toe., BACON, LARD, CORN A FLOUR, •Vo. 8, Cherokee Block, Pemck+Troo 4R*, Atlanta, Georgia. T HE attention of close Cash Buyers is re spectfully invited to the above stock. March 28 BEACH & ROOT Are now Receiving a (nil Line tt SPRING GOODS, INCLUDING BAREGE ANGLAIS, ORGANDIES, PRINTED JACONETS, LA WNS, DE CHINES, CHALLIES, SILKS, PRINTS, GINGHAMS, EMBROIDERIES, LACES, ite., Ac. 0 U3 Slock will bo complete and Urge, tod will b* sold for CASH, at M low price, a, Goode have ever been of fered. BEACH <k ROUT. March 4, 1841. BUTLER & PETERS, (Suec«Mor« to High, Butler k Co.,) Commission Merchants, TMJtrjtrESSB m ruoueem Cotton, Groceries, Ac,, ATLANTA GEORGIA, H AVE in store, at their Fire-Proof Ware House, on the corner of Forsyth street snd the Railroad, (opposite the State Road Depot,) 100 BARRELS LARD OIL; 50 BALES Y’ARN j 100 BARRELS LARD; 200 KEGS PRIME LEAF LARD; 1,000 BARRELS FLOUR. Map 4. Klim Invites .A-ttentyan to their Stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING ee< evws • #} j v \ ,»„ v t hJ .! »c .•« •; wi AN TD GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, CLOTHS, OASSIMERES AND VESTING* —FOR THIS— SFMlSrGPS TRADE. Ii ia th« largest, choicest and cheapest Stock w. have ever brought to Atiaate. We invite the speoial attention of CASH WHOLESALE BUYERS, As we are prepared to offer extra inducement* to CASH PURCHASERS We would also cull the atention of Military Men to our Stock of TRIMMINGS —AND- ACCOUTREMENTS, SWORDS, EPAULETS, & SASHES FOR GENERALS, COLONELS AND THEIR AIDS, MAJORS, CAPTAINS, LIEUTEN ANTS, AND SARGEANTS. KNAPSACKS furnished at short notice, at very low prioes. W. F. HERRING & CO. Maroh 30, 1861. LAWSHE & PIJRTELL, Have on. hand a Large Stock of CLOTHS, CASSIMERS, VESTINGS, MARSEILLES & LINEN C00DS 9 BEADY-MADE CLOTHINFCr, GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, and TAILOR’S TRIMMINGS. OUR STOCK IS RICH AND FINE. Wimmi £QQBS, S B. OATMAN, preprint**, and dealer hi . Italian, Amarienn and Kfvwtlaa Markin, Moaamaata, Tomka, Tablet*. Head and Foot Stone*, Uroa, Varna, MarkJ* and laataalad Mate Maateh, Itatnarj Flgaiea, and hnlak- ln( Marble of all daacriplteu. Alwaya os hand a tan aaeotUaeflt el Meow- maata, koiti Plata aad Oarvad, ef all (teas, *ad prion, tasotk Call aad *a* tpocimaat, at Wera Burnt aad Tard^appite deary ia Railroad Depot SWORDS, SASHES, KNAPSACKS, &c. WHOLESALE PURCHASERS Are invited to examine our Stock. We think we can offer them urownanon in ducemento to BUY FOR CASH. We are Agents for the oeiakrated I. M. SINGER * CO.’S SEWING MACHINES. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, April 10, 1861.