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A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF TIIB CONFEDERATE STATES. ' Whereas, Abraham Lincoln, the President of the United States, has, by Proclamation, announced the in tention of invading this Confederacy with an armed force, for the purpose of capturing its forts, and thereby subverting its independence and sub jugating the free people thereof to the dominion of a forced power; and, whereas, it has thus become the duty of this Government to repel the threat ened invasion, and to defend the lights and liberty of the people by all the means which the laws of Nations and the mages of civilized warfare place at its disposal; Now, therefore, I, Jefferson Da vis, President of the Confederate States of America, do issue this my Proclamation, inviting all those who may desire, by service in private arm ed vessels on the; high seas, to aid this Government rn resisting so inhuman and wicked an aggression, to make application for Cofnmissions, or Let ters of Marqiie and Reprisal, to be issued under the seal of these Confed erate States; and I do furthermore notify all Jt©y's!sri&applying for Letters of Marque • to. make a statement in writing, giving the name and a suita ble description of the character, ton nage and force of the vessels, and the name and place of residence of each owner concerned therein, and the in tended members of the crew; and to sign Said statement, and deliver the same to the Secretary of State, or to .the Collector of any Port of Entry of these Confederate States, to be by him transmitted to the Secretary of State; and Ido furthermore notify all applicants aforesaid, that, where any Commission, or Letter of Marque, is issued to. any vessel, the owner or owners thereof, and the commander for the time being, will be required to give bond to the Confederate States, with at least two responsible sureties not interested in such Vessel, in the penalty of five thousand dollars; or, if such vessel be provided with more than one hundred and fifty men, then in the penalty of ten thousand dollars, with the’edn’dition that the owners, officers and crew who shall be employ ed on bbjird such commissioned vessel, shall observe the laws of these Confed erate’States, and the instructions given for'the regulation of their conduct; that they shall satisfy all damages done contrary to the tenor thereof by such vessel, during her commission, and deliver up the same when required by the President of the Confederate States ; and I do further specially en join on all persons holding offices, civil and military, under the authority IlfflTe Confederate States, that tltly he vigilant and zealous in discharging the duties incident thereto ; and I do moreover solemnly exact of the good citizens of these Confederate States, as they love their country —‘is they prize the blessings of free government —as they feel the wrongs of the past, and those now threatened in aggrava ted form by those whose enmity is more implacably because unprovoked, that they exert themselves in preserv ing order, in promoting concord, in aiding the authority and efficiency of the laws; and in supporting and invig orating all the measures which may be adopted for the common defense, and hy which,’under the blessing of Divine Providence, we may hope fur a speedy, just and honorable peace. In testimony whereof, 1 have here unto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Confederate [L. S.] States to be affixed, this sev enteenth day of April, A. D. 18GI. JEFFERSON DAVIS. By the President, Robert. Tombs, Secy of State. An Eloquent Argument / Yesterday morning an argument was delivered before the Supreme Court, in the case of Matthew Boyd, Plaintiff in Error, vs. Benj, 11. White, Defendant in Error, by John W. Park, Esq,, of Greenville, which is a theme of admiration with all who heard it. Mr. Park is a young man. lie was admitted to practice before the Su preme Court at this session, a fid this was hia maiden effort before that tri bunal. lie spoke with grace, ease and dignity—without rant or affecta tion, and with logic and power which Attorneys of long practice seldom ac quire. His argument was complete; and though the dry details of a law discussion before a Court which knows and hears only law and evidence, gen erally render all such discussions t'efy uninteresting, and even irksome, yet the attractive manner and power of Mr. Park’s address, enchained and de lighted all—the Judges, Bar and spec tators. We predict for Mr. Park an honorable and useful career, and he has our best wishes. — Atlanta South ern Confederacy , April 13 th. fry Lieut. A. A. Franklin Hill, of Athens, has been appointed Cap taih in the First Regiment Georgia Array. Good appointment that. • The wife of Dr. Church, Ex-Presi dent Franklin College, died at Athens, on Monday last. The Western & Atlantic Rail Road, will pass, free of charge , all volun teers from the Border States destined for service in the Confederate Sates Amy. The merry Methodist Minister who wrote the following marriage notice on the b.»ck of a one dollar bill, suc ceeded in giving publicity to nuptials, sufficient for all practical purposes— The bill lately came into possession of Justice Waito of St. Louis, and the “ notice ” has since been published gratuitously in a large portion of the newspapers of the United States.— Mr. Cox is to be congratulated on his cheap advertisement: “ The dollar bill, together with a miserably executed bogus half dollar, was all that Mr. George H. Cox, of Oshkosh, VVis., gave u e for marrying him to Miss Celia Rice, on the sth of October, 1859. The beautiful en graved certificate I gave him was worth fifty cents, and the recording of the marriage, according to law, cost twenty-five cents, leaving but a quar ter of a dollar, with which to advertise it, and as the papers charge fifty cents for sucli advertisements, which would bring me in debt. I chose this more economical method of advertising said marriage, and letting the world know that Mr. George 11. Gox and Miss Ce lia Rice are married according to law.” “ Signed, Ilenry Requa, Pastor of the M. 111. Church.** Theß)ston Medical and Surgical Journal says, that tobacco, 'when smoked, prevents clergyman’s sote throat. It has been said that few, if any instances, of this affection can be found to exist in those in the habit of smoking, and we know of on? or two instances where it yielded at one to the influence of tobacco. It probably acts by-allaying commencing irritation, Wiitfli if allowed to increase, would end irr inflammation ; and perhaps by counteracting any spasmodic condition of the surrounding muscles —a very natural source of trouble in this dis tressing disease. The Montgomery correspondent of tiie New Orleans Delta says lie has heard the names of Yancey, Davis, Conrad and Toombs mentioned in con nection with the Presidency of the Confederate States, lender the perma nent government, .lie thinks the election will not take" place before next November. A young man in Albany Was pain fully astonished on awakening, the other morning, to find his hand swolen to double its usual size, and excrueia tingly sensitive to the touch. Ilis surgeon says the injury was caused by laying upon the member, and it i3 doubtful if it can be saved. A Dutch Journal asserts that a race of semi-huinan beings, called I’oo nangs, exist in the interior of Borneo, which have tails. These appendages are described as from 8 to it inches in length, stiff, and nearly immovable, neither a. deformity nor the result of disease, but a general- -characteristic of the race. Some afe-to be caught and sent to Holland. Senator Bayard Deiiouiioed. Wilmington, Del., April 17. The largest meeting ever held was held here to day, at which resolutions were passed Censuring Senator Bay ard for placing the State in a false po sition and repudiating his treachery. frem Washington. Washington, April Hi.—The fol lowing are responses by telegraph, from the Governois of.j7qrth Carolina and Kentucky to the'.•gedi'ctary of War, to calls on those'.States for vol unteers : •EhAxktort, Ky., April 15. To tJie Srcf clary of Wart Your dispatch has been received,- In answer, I say emphatically. Kefn'-' tacky will furnish no troops for the wicked purpose of subduing her sis ter Southern States. (Signed,) 13. Magoffin, Governor of Kentucky. Raleigh, N. C., April 10. To the Secretary of War: Your dispatch has been received, and if it is genuine, which its extra ordinary character lends nje to doubt, 1 have to say in reply.-that I regard a levy of troops for the ptfrpose of sub jugating the Confederate States of the South, as in violation of the Constitu tion and a usurpation of power. I can be no party to this wicked violation of the laws of the country, and to this War upon the liberties of a free peo ple. You can get no troops in North Carolina, I will reply in detail when your call has been received by mail. (Signed,) John W. Ellis, Governor of North Carolina. The Secretary of war indicates that independent military companies that volunteer directly to him, will be ac cepted from these States. New Yor.K, April 15, 1801. The Seventh and Sisty-niftth Regi ments have volunteered their services for the defence of Washington. They have ftof. yet started. The Twelfth Regiment holds a meeting to-morrow night. The President of the Confederate States lias made a requisition on Sodth Carolina for eight thousand troops from that State. It is said that ten Irish Regiments in the Abolition States hare offered their services to President Davis. President Lincoln has issued his Proclamation declaring the Blockade of all the ports of the seceded States. TH E GE O R GIA WEE KL Y . Kentucky Legislature to be Convened. Louisville, April- 18.—Gpvernor Magoffin has issUed his proclamation convening the Legislature of Ken tucky on the 27th inst. St. Paul, April 17.—The Gover nor of Menucsota has issued his- pro clamation for a regiment of Militia. Missouri Won’t Help Lincoln, St. Louis, April 18. —Gov. Jaclison tells Mr. Cameron, Lincoln’s Secreta ry of War, that his requsition is ille gal, unconstitutional, revolutionary, in hum in, diabolical, and cannot be com plied with. Missouri, he says, will not furnish a single man on such an unholy crusade. Tennessee Will Help the South. Nashville, April 18. — Gov. Harris replied to Lincoln’s call on Tv*nnessee for two Regiments, that Tennessee will not furnish a single man for coer cion ; but fifty thousand, if necessary, for the defence of our rights and those of our Southern brethren. Arrival of Troops at Washington. Washington, April 18.—--About four hundred Pennsylvania troops, ..r>J etoruiaH's uutierj 7 , arrived here to-day. New Orleans, April 18.—The news of the secession of Virginia Was re ceived with immense cheering. 100 guns w 7 ere fired. The people are frantically joyous. The True Delta has flung out the Southern flag for the first time since the secession move ment, Memphis, April 18.—It is reported that Cairo will be made the base of Lincoln’s operations. Cincinnati, April 18.—The Te povt yesterday of the s&izurc of arms and searching of boats is without foun dation. No orders have been given to prevent theshipmeht of proviSWhs Sotith. The City Council lias tendered 0258,000 to Gov. Dennison. Boston, April 18.—The Boston bankers will loan the Government nearly four millions of dollars. New York, April 18. —Major An derson was enthusiastically received here to-day. It is reported that Meigs with the Sappers ant! Miners Ims gone to Fort Pickens. Col. Ellsworth is organizing a Zou ave regiment of 800 men from the fire department. The Jersey City Zouaves, German Turners ahd others have volunteered. The meeting of the merchants yes terday was rcryEnthusiastic. 012.008' were subscribed for the Seventh Regi ment by twelve merchants. A mob Went doWn to the Journal of Commerce office yesterday to en force the mob law to have the Ameri can flag hung out, The Express and Day Booh complied with the same terms. 3:20 P. M.—The Journal of Commerce saved thelf building by the display of the American flag. Troops for Virginia. Mii.ledgevillk, April 19.—A re quisition is now being made upon Georgia for troops to leave for Vir ginia. to-ttiorrmv night. The Govertitii is now calling for volunteers fi’tiin Ma con, Columbus, Augusta and Griffin. Protracted Sessions of the Cabinet. Montgomery, April 19.—The Cab inet bad a protracted session to day. They determined, among other mat ters, to send'Hon. A. 11. Stephens to communicate with the Governor and the Convention of Virginia. Baltimore, April 19.—Tiie Gov ernor of Maryland has declared mar tial law, and all the volunteer corps lire assembling at their armories. The track was torn up on the Railroad, to prevent the trains from leaving. The President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company refuses to trans port any troops over that road. Seizure of Mail Steamers. Washington, April 19. — Four of the steamers which run from Wash ing to Aquia Creek, wqre detained by the Government to-day, under the ap prehension that they were to be used I for secession purposes. The agent here is endeavoring to have them re leased to-morrow. Harper’s Ferfy Matters. Washington, April 19. — 1 tis re ported here that the few government troops stationed at Harper’s Ferry, felt themselves unable to hold posses sion of the public works, against the superior force of the Virginians, and blew ufi (Woof the principal work shops and the Arsenal, and retreated to the Maryland side. The Steamer Pawnee. Washington, April 19th. The steamer Pawnee, with troops, &c., on board, is ready for further serrieer' The Latest from Baltimore. Baltimore, April 19.—10 J o’clock P. M.—Only two of the Massachusetts soldiers arc known to be killed and three wounded. Several citizens are khown to have been kiTled and five or six seriously wounded. There is comparative quiet in the city. The State troops and a full po lice force are under arms. LATEST NEWS. BIOT AHD BLOODSHED IN fiAfcft •' * ‘ MOBE! The 7th Hew York filgiment Attacked 1 Baltimore, April 19.—There was a terrible scene enacted here to-day. A portion of the soldiers of the Cele- Mrn*o«l Seventh Regiment yf New York were on their way to Washing ton," but when they reached the city, thfey WH-c fTeeivcd with groans, hissefi and other reproachful demonstrations, which soon -ripened into collisions.! Fire arms were freely used, anil many | of the “ Seventh New York ltegi- i ment,” who have volunteered to over awe and dragoon the Sblitli, iiavtj been j sent to that bourne from whence no! traveller returns. There was terrible bloodshed, and j the conflict soon became so general i and bloody, that the Governor was ! compelled to declare martial law. The Baltimore Affair. Washington, April 19.—Latest 10J o’clock P. M.—Twenty men of the Massachusetts battalion, who were en- JtajZPil in (lie rtuy t/yiLij' >» , were brought on liefS it lid have been conveyed to the Infirmary 7 . Others are slightly wounded. There is a strong guard at all the outposts around the City to-night. Fully five thousand troops are under’ arms in and around the city. There is a strong Union sentiment prevailing here, and the deepest re-* gret expressed at the occurrences in Baltimore to-day. There is no violent excitement here, but a deep Reeling of solemn suspense and anxiety 7 . Privateer at Work. Orleans, April 20.—The StEamtr Star of the West has just ar rived from Indianola, Texas. She has taken three prizes under Letters front the Confederate States. Additional About the Star of the West. New Orleans, April 20.—The steamship Star of the West was board ed off Indiitfiola by the Galveston Vtii unteers on Wednesday night, whocap tured her without resistance. -Shelias aboard from eight to nine hundred barrels of provisions. •**. Another Confederate States Steamer. New Orleans, April 20.—The steamer Ilabana has been purchased by tbe'government of the Confederate States. It will be transformed into a war vessel. She will carry eight guns, and one pivot gun. Important from Norfolk and Baltimore. Charleston, April 21 —Telegrams from Norfolk, received by Gov. Pick very exciting, creating im mense enthusiasm all day. At Norfolk 4.30 this morning the Navy Yard was one sea of flattlcS: The scene was awful. Four hundred end fifty troops ar rived with four six-pounders. The Pawnee passed by to the Navy Yard wjth 508 Northern troops. Twenty four hundred troops have been thrown into tort Monrofe. Wise telegraphed to Gov. Letcher to semi more troops. Maryland will dispute the passage of Nqrthern troops. All the bridges on roads ffom the North have been destroyed, and the ferry boat sunk. The Baltimore troops are prepar ing to drive back the Rhode Island regiment. —-Wipstns. of Baltimore, offers seven million dollars to the Southern Con-' fedei-acy. Washington, April 21, —The Har per’s Ferry armories were partially destroyed by fire, by the United States troops before they deserted. Five thousand Minnie muskets and a large quantity of gunpowder have fallen into the hauds of the State troops. The Ta ken—Smaller Towns to hear from— s4oo Taken by Negroes. Montgomery, April 19. — Informal tion has been received at the Treasury: Department that up to 12 o’clock to day 88,000,000 of the 815,000,000 Government Loan, was taken in the' .muncipul - cities—the smaller towns yet to hear from. In this city 8-00,000 was taken, 8100 of which by two ne groes belonging to Gen. Hardaway, and Col. Bibb. The defences of Louisiana and Texas are receiving the particular at tention of the Government to-day. Gen. Scett Resigns and Returns to Vir ginia ! Montgomery, April 19.—General Scott has resigned his commission in the United States Army, aud offered his services to Virginia. Pine Bliss, Are., April 17. The citizens held a meeting to-day. They will revolutionize if the State don’t secede. The steamer Sky Lark has been Pine Bluff with Government stores. Ringgold's Flying Artillery lit the Field. Reading. Pa., Aptir 17.—The Riffggohl Flying Artillery, composed of 108 men, and having four field pie ces, received a requisition frotn the Governor to-day. They set otrt im mediately for Harrisburg, the place of rendezvous for first Pennsylvania troops ordered to the field. A Lr " p' o1 ’* 0 ' 1 * having demands against the ft /X 'He of John W. Well., late of Merri wether ,ounty, deceased, are requested to present the «me to the subscriber, duly authenticated, i uliin time prescribed by law. All those id lehted to rfiid estate are hereby notified t* nake immediate payment. Apnl, nth, 1861. WM. n. HINTON, AdmV. fcAiTDf landii landih |lf the -nhdereigoed offer for sale tbs fttm. Plantation of the late Joseph Moore, i.rceased, lying in the Bth District of MerrU '■wether Cotlnly, and containing about 400 teres of good Oak and Hickory Land. Said and adjoine the plantations of CM. W. R. Fa 'or, A. J. Jones and others. It is in as good i neighborhood us aiiy ih tbfe Stale. For terhis apply to either of the subscribers, fe J- V. MOO I? 12, c. w. Howard. STATE 0F GEORGIA, I TO all whom Merriwether County, j it may ebdeern. Notice is hereby given that two morfths from This date I shall apply to the* Court of Ordinary jof said C’oon'y, for leave to resign my trust as iGuardian for Sarah L. Franklin, minor, j J. J. HUSSEY. I April Ist, 1801. [At SON, GILBERT & BURR; ckmEbps. Whitehall Street, Atlanta) IMPORTERS and W holesaJe and Ketuil dealers in HARDWARE, CUTLERY, GUM'S, IRON AND STEEL, Also Cook, Parlor and Office STOVES, Farmers’ & mechanics’ Tools, OF ALL KINDS. Leather and Rubber Belting, LOW IFOIR. CJ^SIKI 10-ly MjIMWBRV 89095S J. BORIRTG, OF Atlanta, has j ist opened a magnificent assortment of articles in the jliiinery trade. SPft i R G BGBii £7 3 (if the latest style, Rich Trimmings, Laces, Edgings, <fc<\ All exceedingly cheap. The citizens of Merriwether are respectful!jr invited to call at Ler Millinery Rooms) Whitehall Street; 10 - 3ra * Atlanta. SOUTHERN COTTON PACKER! Y i HI SCREW was invented by R. G. Wil- IJL liams, of Georgia, end is decidedly the Imost convenient and durable Screw now in use. lit can be worked by band or horse power. The ■entire cost of ibis Screw will not exceed £125. ■Any planter wishing to build a.Sctetv .that will ■hist his lift? time will please apply to the under ■signed for the right. J. N. BURTON". I 2-ly Warnerville, Merriwether Cos. } Ga. pb.iiig:les! The undersigned having located at Williamsi’iile, Pike County, Ga., b°gß leave to say to those interested in b ilding, that they can be supplied by calling on him, at the rate of £2.35 per thousand at the pile. Orders filled at short notice. WM. W. BEAUCHAMP- February I7t)i. 1861. 3-ly AfACON AND COLUMBUS SHIRT iVJL ings, Colton Yarns, and Geor gia Stripes, for sale bv 1-ly HARRIS it JACOBSOX. SQUrHEIIN ENTERPRISE} THE undersigned luv ing, with a view to profit, and commercial independence, pur chased the TANNERY in this place, are desir ous of purchasing a supply of BARK Sc X2I3DES. They ask the peop’e to aid thetfi in this enter prise by saving all the Bark trod Hides, for which they Will pay the highest prices in CASH. Now show your patriotism by saving the Bark and Had we will furnish the leather and Shoes. ELLIS & FREEMAN. Greenville , March 18, IS6I. 7-tf^ ITE'W GOODS.' FOR SPRING TRADE 18 6 12! TIIE subscribers have received a very hand some assort mefct of SPR3NC ®SOBSI which will be sold on reasonable terms to prompt paying credit customers, of fqj Cash. Give our of Dry Goods an examination before making your purchases. HARRIS & JACOBSON. Greeuville, March 15 th t 1861. l-~ I F hi mm%\ ELLIS & SIMONTON Respectfully inform the public 'hat ®fy art now recei* ing their SPRIXG STOCK, consist ing of Staple and Fancy BOOTS Sc SHOES, .y ii e * a 9 AND BONNET MATERIALS/] 'i* S , Sc C 2-, Also a good stock of HARDWARE, consist ing of Pocket and Table Cutlery, Carpenter a Tools, Grain Cradles and Scythes, Shot Guns, Knob and Stock Locks, Hinges, &c. Also Saddlery, Harness, and a variety of other goods. All of which we *}ll S elT on feasooable terms for cash or prompt paying customers. Call and examine our stock: ROOTS A#D SHOES! + ABIES’. GenU’and Children’s BooU and ft J Shoes of ail descriptions for sale by 1-ty HARRIS ft JAGOBsGN. • ' V.