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GUARDIAN.
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EDITORS ft PROPRIETORS.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1861.
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R. J. Hamit, Secretary.
MOUNT ZION ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER, No. 1«, meets
on the second aud fourth Monday nlghl* i n each
■tenth. L. J. GLENN, H. P.
C. R. lUlLKfTBB, Secretary.
lansm,
day in January, April, July and October.
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Joui M. Boaixo, Recorder.
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ATLANTA INSURANCE C0MPANT.
W. W. BOYD, M.-.E.-
W. T. Mead, Recorder.
ODD-FELLOWS.
CENTRAL LODGE, No. *8, meets every Tuesday night,
T. P. MARSH, N. ti.
J. E. Arnots, Secretary.
EMPIRE ENCAMPMENT, No. It, meets on the sCeer
and fourth Wednesday nights.
Wli H. BARNES, Chief Patriarch,
W. W. BOYD, High Priest.
T. P. Elkmimo, Scribe.
SUPERIOR COURTS.
COWETA CIRCUIT.
Os ville A. Bclx, LaQrauge, Judge.
N. J. Hamuobd, Atlanta, Solicitor General.
Couties. Time of Session.
Clayton—1st Monday In May and November.
DeKalb—4th Monday in April and October.
Payette—2nd Monday In March and September.
Fulton—1st Mouday In April and October.
Meriwether—Sd Monday In February and August.
Troup—8d Monday in May and November.
TALLAPOOSA CIRCUIT.
D. F. Uamxoxd, Newnan,. Judge.
M. Kendrick, Cedar Town,. Solicitor General
Counties. Time of Sessions.
Campbell—1<! Monday In February and August.
Carroll—1st and *d Monday in February and August
Coweta—1st Monday in March and September.
Floyd—4th Monday in Jan. and 1st Monday in July.
Heard—3<1 Monday In March and September.
Haralson—3d Monday In April and Ootob«r.
Paulding—4th Mon *
Polk—3d Monday i
BLUR RIDGE CIRCUIT.
Giorob D. Rics, Marietta, Judge.
Wm. Pbillin, Marietta, Solicitor Genera'
Counties. Tim* of Sessions.
Cherokee—1st Monday iu March and September.
Cobb—3d Monday In March and September.
Dawson—2d Monday In February and August.
Fannin—3d Monday in May and October.
Forsyth—3d Monday in February and August.
Gilmer—1st Monday In Mav and October.
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Milton—1st Monday in June and November.
Pickens—2d Monday in March and September.
Towns—4lh Monday in May and October.
Union—3d Monday in May and October.
CHKftOKKK CIRCUIT.
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A. W. Juhnsob, Gassvllle, Solicitor General
Counties. Time of Sesslona
Murray—id Monday la JL,
Walker—Monday before I
September.
Whitfield—4th Monday in April and October.
DENTISTRY. _
H. HUNTINGTON, M. D.,
DENTIST,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
OFFICE in Rawson’s new build
iog, corner Whitehall end Hunter 8treesl.—
Residence first bouse to the left of Col. Yan-
»/'«■
References: Hon. R. F. Lyon, Mr. E E
Rawson, Messrs. Beach it Root, Rev. Mr. Rog
ers, Dr. Logan, Atlanta; Rev. C. M. Irwin, D.
A. Vaaon, Esq , Ool. Nelson Tift, Col. W. J.
Lawton, Henry Tarter, Albany. Jan 16.
DM. J. P. H. BROWN,
PBTOTlSWf,
SUCCESSOR TO CAMPBELL A »RO.,
OFFICE ovsr Massey ft Lansdell’s
Drug Btore, Whitehall street? Atlanta,Georgia.
AH operations pertaining to Dental Surgery
performed with the greateetcare twawlyjeO
E. J. ft K. W. CRAVEN,
DDNTIST8,
HAEE removed to tbeir new
and splendid room in Parkbb*s
Block, oppoaite Beach A Roots, where they are
prepared to wait on all who may wish their
services.
Ministers, who are pastors charged half-
price. Calls from a distance attended o with
promptness. junel9-watw
W. 1. DICKEY,
SURGEON AND MECHANICAL
DHNTI »T
ATLANTA, 0*01.14.
OFFIC*—Up-.Uire, next door to Richard i
Book 8tore. aap24twlyr
H. B. CLIFFORD,
BACON, FLOOR, COFFEE, 8U0AR,
RICE, VISE, I1AUQINQ, ROPE,
—AMD-
general PRODUCE BROKER
-AND—
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Ho. 143. 4th or "Wiili St,
LOtnSVXLLLS, IT.
P ERSONAL altoation gi.en loallordoraaod
consignment. Having thorough knowl
edge of the markets and my bus-ness, I flatter
myself that 1 can save those who intrust their
business to roe, n Ihlr profit. I deal strtatly en
the cash syatem. Those who send their mon
ey and orders to me get the full benefit of our
dash Market. I do not use the money, and
buy the article on time of SO, 00 or 90 days, as
is eften done In all markets. I car ship ns
low ss any man in tha Booth-West. Alt I »sk
Is a trial. New York Exchange received at
set ling rate here. 1 do net speculate j do only
a legitimate tasineea, gentlemen. jam It.
JOS. P. LOGAN, Pretident
PEHINO BROWN, Cashier.
DIRECTORS.
L. P. GRANT, J08EPH P. LOGAN.
THOMAS L. COOPER, JOHN W."DUNCAN,
GEORGE G. HULL, JOS. D. LOCKHART.
D EPOSITS received and commercial paper
discounted.
Collections received and remitted for at cur
rent rates of Exchunge on day of payment.
Uncurrent money, Gold and Silver Coin,
bought and sold.
Loans and Notes negotiated.
Stocks, Bonds and Real Estate bought and
sold on commission.
ptP Prompt attention to correspondents,
aprtlld
FIRE AH LIFE INSURANCE!
W E are Agents for the Augusta Insurance
Company, and the Insurance Company
of the VeJley of Virginia.
Our rates of premium will compare with anv
of the Northern Companies. Wo trust our
eitiaena will patronise Southern Institution*,
especially wbeu they are strong, solvent and
prompt in redeeming all losses.
8. B. ROBSON k CO.
aprill7 Atlanta, Georgia.
FIRE AND LIFE
IRSUBANCB AGENCY.
the leading Companies in the country—all
having Cask Capitals and a large surplus. The
Companies thus* designated divide sevcnty-Jive
per ct. of the net earnings with the policy holder*:
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, N. Y.
Capital and Surplua, $l,4fttMMM> 2m
•CONTINENTAL IMSURANCE COMPANY,
NEW YORK.
Capital and Surplus, $1,000,000.
•SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY, N. Y.
Capital and Surplus, $600,383.
CITIZEN INSURANCE COMPANY. N. Y.
Capital and Hurplua, $324,362.
NIAGARA INSURANCE COMPANY.
Capital and Surplua, $304,9S4.
SPRINGFIELD FIRE AND MARINE INSU-
RANCE COMPANY, MASS
Capital and Surplus $484,000.
•MARKET INSURANCE COMPANY. N. Y.
Capital and Surplus, $300,000.
HUMBOLDT INSURANCE COMPANY, N. Y.
Capital and Surplus $233,000.
METROPOLITAN INSURANCE CO., N. Y.
Capital and Surplus, $400,000.
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Capital, $1,800,000.
This Company offers security and advan
tages unsurpassed by any Life Insurance Com
pany in the country. It accomodates the in
surer in the payment of premiums, annually,
half yearly, or quarterly. Premiums on poli
cies for life, if over $60 per annum, sixty per
cent, is only required. Annuities granted on the
most liberal terms.
All the above Compauies court investigation
into their condition and system of doing busi
ness.
Office on Whitehall street, next door to T. R.
Ripley’s, opposite the “Intelligencer” office,
july 12 SAMUEL SMITH.
MECHANICAL.
WILLIAM MACKIE,
FRESCO PAINTER AND GRAIN ER,
HAVING located perma
nently in Atlanta, wHlde
vote his whole attention to
the above Branchee in all their details.
Likewise, SIGNS of every description, WIN
DOW SHADES, SHOW CARDS, CARVED
LETTERS made to order in any atyle, war
ranted to equal any City in the Union.
Orders from the Country attended to.
OFFICE—In Beach k Root’s Building-
stairs fobl
Correspondence and Other Papers Rela
ting to Fort Sumter.
The Charleston papers of Monday publish
ed the following correspondence, from which
the restrictions of secrecy huve been remov
ed. We only give place to a portion of the
correspondence; the letter from the Senators
of seceding States to Hou. Isaac W. Hayne,
with the reply of Mr. Hayne, and the letter
of instructions of Judge Magrath to Mr.
Hayne, we are compelled to defer until to
morrow.
(Nos. 1, 2 and 9 of this series of corres-
pondence comprises the letters which passed
between Major Anderson and Gov. Pickens,
at the time the “ Star of the West” was fired
upon by Fort Morris and Moultrie, and have
been publishedEna. Courier.]
No. 4.
[THE GOVERNOR TO MAJ. ANDERSON.]
State of SouTn Carolina, )
Executive Office, Charleston, J.
January 11, 1801. J
To Major llolAeri Anderson, Commanding Fort
Sumter ;
Sir: I have thought proper, under all the
circumstances of the peculiar state of public
affairs in the country ut present, to appoint
the Hon. A. G. Magrath and General I). F.
Jamison, both members of the Executive
Council, and of the highest positoin in the
State, to present to you considerationsof the
gravest public character; and of the deepest
interest to all who deprecate the improper
waste of life; to Induce the delivery of Fort
Sumter to the constituted authorities of the
State of South Carolina, with a pledge, on
its part, to account for such public property
as is under your charge.
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) F. W. PICKENS.
No. 5.
[MAJOR ANDERSON TO THE GOVERNOR.]
Head-Quarters, Fort Sumter, )
South Carolina, January 11,1801. f
To His Excellency F. IF. Pickens, Qoveonor of
South Carolina:
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your demand for the surrender of
this fort to the authorities of South Carolina,
and to say, in reply, that the demand is one
with which I cannot comply. Your Excel
lency knows that I have recently sent a mes
senger to Washington, and that it will he im
possible for me to receive an answer to my
dispatches, forwarded by him, at an earlier
date than next Monday. What the charac
ter of my instructions may be, I cannot fore-
2C.
Should your Excellency deem fit, prior to
resort to arms, to refer this matter to Wash
ington, it would afford me the sinccrest pleas
ure to depute one of my officers to accompa
ny any mewengf r you may deem proper to
he the bearer of vour demand.
Hoping to Gou that in this, and all other
matters iu which the honor, welfare and lives
of our fellow-countrymen are concerned, we
shall so act as to meet His approval; and
deeply regretting that you have made a de
mand of me with which I cannot comply,
I have the honor to be
With the highest regard,
Your obedient seivant,
ROBERT ANDERSON,
Major U. S. Army, Commanding.
No. 6.
[the GOVERNOR TO THE PRESIDENT OF TIIE
UNITED STATES.]
State of South Carolina, )
Executive Office, Hrad-Quaruerr, [■
Charleston, January 11, 1861. )
Sir: At the time of the Reparation of the
State of South Carolina from the United
States, Fort Sumter was, and still is, in the
possession of troops of the United States, un
der command of Major Anderson. I regard
that possession ns not consistent with the
dignity and safety of the State of South Car
olina; and I have this day addressed to Maj
CARVING IN WOOD,
fI^HE subscriber respectfully announces to
X the oititena of Atlanta, that he is now
fully prepared to execute in the beat manner,
every description of CARVING IN WOOD.
He will also give particular attention to the
fitting up of Stores, with Shelves, Counters, Ac.,
after any plan; also, the internal decoration
public Halls, Churches, Ac.
tr-
, „ Old Furniture of good quality will he
repaired at short notice in the best manner.
THEO. MROCZKOWSKI,
Marietta street, opposite Gas Works.
lyjanSl
M ANILLA. Jaw and Cotton OordafB, oi
sioro fnr sole bv
McNA&GHT, ORMOND * 00.
ATLANTA
BLACKSMITH SHOP
—AND—
BRASS FOUNDRY,
ON HUNTER STREET,
Bovwkbm McDomovh and Buti.br Streets,
Near the City Hall.
T HE Subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends, and the public generally, that he
has established, as above, a
Blackamith and Wagon Shop,
and also a
BRASH FOUNDRY,
where he is prepared to do all kinds of work
in his lino. He solicits a share of patronage,
and will guarantee to give entire satisfaction
to all that may entrust him with their orders.
Orders promptly attended to.
JAMES E. GULLATT.
jg^Heheson heed and forsale two DHAYS.
Cheap for Ouh.
Atlanta, Jan. If.
THOMAS ii ABBOTT,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Atlanta Georgia.
Ottce in Smith's Baildlng, Whitehall street.
G. 8. Tioiui, Jalltf Bew. P. Abbott.
Anderson a communication to obtain from
him the possession of that Fort by the au
thorities of this State. The reply of Major
Anderson informs me that he has no author
ity to do what I required, but he desires a
reference of the demand to the President of
the United States.
Under the circumstances now existing, and
which need no comment by me, l have de
termined to send to you the Hon. Isaac W.
Hayne, the Attorney-General of the State of
South Carolina, and have instructed him to
demand the delivery of Fort Sumter, in the
harbor of Charleston, to the constituted au
thorities of the State of South Carolina.
The demand I have made of Major An
derson, and which I now make of you, is
suggested because of my earnest desire to
avoid the bloodshed which a persistence in
your attempt to retain the possession of that
fort will cause; and which will be unavailing
to secure you that posMssion, but induce a
calamity most deeply to be deplored.
If consequences so unhappy shall ensue,
I will secure for this State, in the demand
which I now make, the satisfaction of hav
ing exhausted every attempt to avoid it
In relation to the public property of the
United States, within Fort Sumter, the lion.
I. W. Hayne, who will hand you this com
munication, is authorized to give you the
pledge of the State, upon the adjustment of
its relations with the United States, of which
it was a part.
(Signed) F. W. PICKENS.
To the President of the United States.
No. 7.
[INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE HTATK DEPART
MENT OF THK EXECUTIVE OFFICE TO 1ION.
I. W. HAYNE.]
State of South Carolina,
Ex. Offtck, State Department,
Charleston, January 12,1861.
Sir : The Gov*nor has considered it prop
er, in view of the grave questions, which
now affect the State of South Carolina and
the United States, to make a demand upon
the President of the United States, for the
delivery to the State of South Carolina of
Fort Sumter, now within the territorial lim
its of this State, and occupied by troops of
the United Stales.
The Convention of the people of South
Carolina authorized and empowered Ita Com
missioners to enter into negotiations with the
Government of the United States, for the de
livery of forts, magazines, lighthouses, and
other real estate within the limits of South
Carolina.
The circumstancea which caused theinter-
ruption of that negotiation are known to
you; with the formal notification of its ces
sation, was the urgent expression of the ne-
cessjnr for the withdrawal of the troops of
the United States from the harbor of Charles
ton.
The interruption of these negotiotions left
all matters connected with Fort Sumter and
the troops of the United 8tates within the
limits of this State, affected by the fact; that
the continued possession of the fort was not
consistent with the dignity or safety of the
Htatc; and that an attempt to reinforce the
troops at that fort would not be allowed.—
This, therefore, became a state of hostility;
in consequence of which the State of South
Carolina was placed in a condition of de
fence. During the preparations for this pur
pose, an attempt was made to reinforce Fort
Sumter, and repelled.
You are now instructed to proceed to
Washington, and there, in the name of the
Government of the State of South Carolina,
enquire of the President of the United States,
whether it was by his order that troops of
the United States were sent iqto the harbor
of Cliarleston to reinforce Fort Sumter; if
he avows that order, you will then inquire
whether he asserts a right to introduce troops
of the United States within the limits of this
State, to occupy Fort Sumter: and you will,
in case of his avowal, inform him that nei
ther will be permitted, and either will be re-
f arded as his declaration of war against the
tatc of South Carolina.
The Governor, to save life, and determined
to omit no course of proceeding usual among
civilized nations, previous to that condition
of general hostilities which belongs to war;
and not knowing under what order, or by
what authority Fort Sumter is now held, de
manded from Major Robert Anderson, now
in command of that fort, its delivery to the
State. That officer, in his reply, has referred
the Governor to the Government of the Uni
ted States at Washington. You will, there
fore, demand from the Presideent of the Uni
ted States the withdrawal of the troops of
the United States from that fort, and its de
livery to the State of South Carolina.
You are instructed not to allow any ques
tion of property claimed by the United States
to embarrass the assertion of the political
right of the State of South Carolina to the
possession of Fort Sumter. The possession
of that fort by the State is alone consistent
with the dignity a ml safety of the State of
South CaroTiuaJ: but such possession is not
inconsistent with a right to compensation in
money in another government if it has
against the Stale of South Carolina any just
claim connected with the Fort. But the pos
session of the fort cannot, in regard to the
State of South Carolina, be compensated by
any consideration of any kind from the Gov
ernment of the United States, when the pos
session of it by the Government is invasive
of the dignity and affects the safety of the
State. The possession cannot become now
a mutter of discussion or negotiation. You
will, therefore, require from the President of
the United States a positive and distinct an
swer to your demand for the delivery of the
fort. And you are further authorized, to
give the pledge of the State to adjust all
matters which may be, and are in their na
ture, susceptible of valuation in money; in
the manner most usual, and upon the prinei
pics of equity and justice always recognized
by independent nations, for the ascertain
ment of their relative rights and obligations
such matters.
You are further instructed to say to the
President of the United States, that the Gov
ernor regards the attempt of the President of
the United States, if avowed, to continue the
possession of Fort Sumter, as inevitably
leading to a bloody issue, a question which,
in the judgment of the Governor, can have
but one conclusion; reconcilable with a due
regard to the State of South Carolina, the
welfare of the other States which constitute
the United States, and that humanity which
teaches all men, but particularly those in au-
iBlnres of others; to a re-
thority, to spare the ff
sort to arms, as the last which should be
considered. To shed their blood in defence
of their rights is a duty which the citizens of
the State of South Carolina fully recognize.
And in such a cause, the Governor, while
deploring the stern necessity which may
compel mm to call for the sacrifice, will feel
that his obligation to preserve inviolate the
sacred rights of the State of South Carolina,
justify the sacrifice necessary to secure that
end. The Governor does not desire to re-
miud the President of the responsibilities
which are upon him.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
. A. G. MAGRATH.
To Hon. I. W. Hayne, Special Envoy from
the State of South Carolina to the Presi
dent of the United States.
No. 8.
[letter of senators of receding states
TO HON. I. W. HAYNE.]
Washington City, January 15,1861.
Hon. Isaac IF. Hayne:
Sir : Wc are apprised that you visit Wash
ington as an Envoy from the State of South
Carolina, bearing a communication from the
Governor of your State to the President of
Uie United States, in relation to Fort Sum
ter. Withont knowing its contents, we ven
ture to request you to dcfci Its delivery to
the President for a few days, or until you
and he have considered the suggestion which
we beg leave to submit
We know that the possession of Fort Sum
ter by troops of the United States, coupled
with the circumstances under which It was
taken, is the chief if not the only source of
difficulty between the Government of South
Carolina and that of the United States. Wc
would add, that we, too, think it a just cause
of irritation and of apprehension on the part
of your 8tatc. But we have also assurances,
notwithstanding the circumstances under
which M$jor Anderson left Fort Moultrie
and entered Fort 8omter with the forces un
der his command; that it was not taken, ami
Is not held, with any hostile or unfriendly
purposes towards your State; but merely as
mroperty of the United States, which the
President deems it his duty to protect and
preservej
We will aot discuss ths question of right or
duty on the port of either Government touching
that property, or the late acts of either in rela
tion thereto; but we think that, without auy
compromise of right or breach of duty on either
ride., an amicable adjustment of the matter of
differences may and should be adopted. We de
sire to see such an adjustment, aud to prevent
war or the shedding of blood. We represent
States which have already seceded from tne Uni
ted States, or will have done so before the Unit
.of February next, and which will meet your State
In convention on or before the fifteenth of that
month. Our people feel that they have a com
mon destiny with your people, and expect to
form with them in that convention, a new Con
federation and Provisional Government. We
must and will share your fortunes, suffering with
you the evils of war, if it caunot be avoided; aud
enjoying with you the blessings of peace, if it
can be preserved. We, therefore, think It espe
cially due from South Carolina to our States—
to say nothing of other alavehold^ng Stataa—
that she should, as fur as she can consistently
with her honor, avoid initiating hostilities be
tween her and the United States or any other
Power. We have the pnblic declaration of the
President, that he has not the constitutional
power or the will to make war on South Caroli
na, and that the public peace shall not be dis
turbed by any act of hostility towards your
State.
We, therefore, see no reason why there may
not be a settlement of existing difficulties, if
time be given for calm and deliberate counsel
with those States which are equally involved
with Sonth Carolina. We, therefore, trust that
an arrangement will be agreed on between you
and the President, at least till the 15th of Febru
ary next; by which time your and our States
may, In convention, devise a wise, lust and pea
ceable solution of existing difficulties.
Iu the meantime, we think your State should
suffer Major Anderson to obtain necessary sup
plies of food fuel, or water, and enjoy free com
munication, by post or special messenger, with
the President, upon the understanding that the
President will no^ send him reinforcements du
ring the same period. We propose to submit
this proposition and your answer to the Presi
dent.
If not clothed with the power to make such
arrangement, theu we trust that you will submit
our suggestions to the Governor of your State
for his instructions. Until you have received and
communicated his response to the President, of
course your State will not attack Fort Sumter,
and the President will not attempt to reinforce
It.
We most respectfully submit these proposi
tions, in the earnest hope that you, or the prop
er authority of your State, may accede to them.
Wc have the honor to be,
With profound esteem,
Your obedient servants,
LOU 18 T. WIGFALL, C. a CLAY, Jr.,
JOHllHEMPHILL, BEN. FITZPATRICK,
D. L. YULEE. A. IVERSON,
S. R. MALLORY, JOHN SLIDELL,
JEFFERSON DAVIS, J. P. BENJAMIN.
No. 9.
[LETTER OF HON. L W. 11AYVE IN REPLY TO SEN
ATORS FROM RECEDING STATES.]
Washington, January, 1861.
Gentlemen I have just receivedyour com
munication, dated the 15th instant. Yon repre
sent, you say. States which have already seceded
from the United States, or will have done so be
fore the 1st of February next, and will meet
South Carolina in Convention, on or before the
15th of that month; that your people feel they
have a common destiny with our people, and
expect to form with them in that Convention a
new Confederacy and Provisional Government;
that you must, and will share our fortunes, suf-
ering with us the evils of war, If It cannot be
avoided, and enjoying with us the blessing* of
peace, if it can be preserved.
*' ’ ■ Ms ~ ircnisan.
neemilly
rangement* you suggest, out provided you can
f 'et assurances, with which you are entirely aat-
slied, tliat no reinforcements will be seut to
Fort Sumter in the interval, and tliat public
peace shall not be disturbed by any act of hostil
ity towards Sonth Carolina, I will refer your
communication to the authorities of Soutli Car
olina, and withholding their communication,
with which I am at present charged, will wait
for their Instructions.
Migor Anderson and his command, let me as
sure you, do now obtain all necessary supplies
of food, (including fresh meat and vegetables,)
and, I believe, fuel nnd water; and do now enjoy
free communication by post and special mess
engers with the President, and will continue to
do so, certainly, until the door of negotiation
shall be closed.
If your proposition Is acceded to, you may as
sure the President th.it no attack will be made
on Fort Sumter until a response from tbc Gov
ernor of South Carolina has been received by
me and communicated to him.
With great consideration nnd profound es
teem. Your obedient servant,
(Signed) I. W. HAYNE,
Envoy from the Governor and Council of Soutli
Carolina.
No. 10.
[LETTElt OP SENATORS OP SECEDING STATES TO
THE PRESIDENT.]
Senate Cuamder, Jan. 11,1861.
Sir We have been requested to present to
von copies of a correspondence between certain
Senators of the United States And Col. Isaac W.
Hayne, now in this city, In behalf of the Gov
ernment of Sonth Carolina, and to ask that you
will take intoconsideration the subject of said
correspondence.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servants,
(Signed) BEN. FITZPATRICK,
8. R. MLLORY,
JOHN SLIDELL.
To His Excellency James Buchanan, President
of the United States.
Noll.
[LETTER OP THE PRESIDENT, THROFGR TH* HON.
J. HOLT, BKCRaTART OP WAR, AD INTERIM,TO
TUB SENATORS OP THE SECEDING STATES.]
War Department, Jan. 22. 1861.
7b the Hon. Benjamin Fitzpatrick, S. ft. Jfallo-
yr, and John Slidell:
Gentlemen: The President has received yoor
communication of the lOthinstant, with the cony
of a correspondence betweenyonrsehres and oth
ers “ n^presenting States which have already se
ceded from the L nited States, or will have done
so before the 1st of February next,*’ and Col.
Isaac W. Hayne, of South Carolina,In behalf of
the Government of that State, in relation to Fort
Sumter; and you ask the President to u take In
to consideration the subject of that correspon
dence.” With this request he lm* compiled, and
directed me to communicate his answer.
In your letter to CoL llarnc of the 15th lost, ,
you propose to him to defer the delivery of a
message from the Governor of Sonth Carolina to
the President with which he has been entrusted,
for a few days, or until the Prealdent and Col.
TTayne shall have considered the suggestions
which you submit It Is unnecessary^ refer
specially to these suggestions, batons* tfcaleOer
addressed to you by Col. Hayne, of the t'lbflc
stant presents a clear and specihc answer to
them. In this he says i M 1 am net clothed with
iwwer to make the arrangement yon sumat;
but provided you can get assurances, with which
you are entirely satisfied, that no reinforcements
will he sent to Fort Sumter In the Interval,
and that the nubile peace will not be disturbed
by any act ei hostility towards 8outh Carolina,
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