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Merriwether Inferior Court—MayTermi 1861. Op.dkred, That a Committee of two from each District in this County be appointed to proceed immediately to ascertain the number of persons in their several Districts (who may in the absence of their protectors in their country’s service) require assistance to maintain an honorable support, and to report the same to this Court, on the fourth Saturday in this inst. In pursuance .pf the above order, we do hereby appoint the following named persons in and for the several Districts in said County, to wit S Ist Dist* 2d Dist. G. B. Rollins, Bishop Clements, J. L. Dixon. Thos. McGheei 1 3c? Dist* 7th Dist. Wm. C. Bray, James Seay, B. F. Tignor. E. F. Strozier. Bth Dist. Lower 9th Dist* John S. Blalock, J. W. Redding, John J. Hussey. Jas. L. Stephenson. Upper 9th Dist. . Middle 9th Dist. H. J. Ilodnette, Rufus Johnson, Williams. Reuben Strozier. 10th Dist. 11 t.h Dist* Moses Alman, Win. A. J. Phillips, B. M. Leverett. J. F» McLaughlin. Robt. TANARUS, C. Tucker, J. L G. Martin Andrews, J. I.C. Jesse Partridge, J. I. C. A true copy from the minutes of said Court. Wm. S. Williams, Clerk. THE STERN LOGIC OF EVENTS. The rapid fulfillment of all the pre dictions of Democratic speakers and writers, as to what would take place in our beloved country in the event of a sectional triumph in the election of a President, need not be attributed to any gift of prophecy ; it is the result of the Stern Logic of Events. Poorly read in the history of government, and a poor student of human nature, must be he who, in the face of the warfare which the Black Republican party has been for years waging upon the institutions of the South, could not have foretold the disruption of the Union, and the disasters that might attend that disruption. Now that we have entered upon civil war, let those who would read the story of the future, appeal to the game “ stern logic of events.” What does it teach ? We speak by its in structions. It teaches that if Abraham Lincoln shall persist in attempting to carry out the policy indicated in his reply to the Virginia Commissioners, the fifteen slave States numbering more than 12,000,000 of people will unite in a common cause of defending their firesides and homes. It teaches that every man, within their limits, capable of wielding a sword or levelling a rifle, will take the field determined, like their revolution ary fathers of old, to repel the invader, or to die in the attempt. It teaches that, soon or later, the fate of every Northern army sent within their borders, will inevitably be that which overtook those of the Brit ish tyrant which were landed on our coast to rivet on our forefathers the chains of slavery. It teaches that the armies of the North may meet with occasional tri umphs; may burn a few cities, and devastate a few fields ; may rob the Southern mother and her tender children of their peaceful and quiet homes; may here and there incite servile insurrections, but successes like those will only provoke the wrath of Heaven, and raise up for the South “ armies to fight their battles for them.” It teaches that, at least, after one, three, seven or ten years shall have passed away, after our armies have vanished before the never failing aim of the Southern rifle, the irresistible charges of Southern chivalry, and the terrible ravages of a Southern climate, after myriads of Northern homes have been made desolate, and poverty and distress shall begin to stalk abroad in the» streets of our cities and milages —then the hearts of our people will yearn for peace, and peace will come. It teaches that the independence of the Confederate States trill be recog nized, and that the North will be com-, pelled at last to grant that which, in accordance with the spirit of Ameri can liberty, it should promptly and cheerfully concede/ Such are the teachings of the stern logic of events. We pttt them upon record and invite all who read this ar ticle to remember predictions founded upon therm. The authority of the Federal Government will never again . be established within the limits of the seceded States. The people of those States will never again recognize that authority voluntarily, nor can they be compelled to do so by force/— Bangor (Mffine) UniontfApfil 18/ Frofit Washington and Virginia. Richmond, May 9/—Prentice, of the Louisville Journal, writes to his brother in New York, expressing the opinion that Kentucky will secede/ From Washington we learn that it was reported in that eity yesterday that the Cabinet have had under con sideration a plan to capture President Davis and Vice President Stephens. Gov. Letcher has anonymous letters from "Washington to ; the sdrrre effect. The Virginia Regiments were or dered to-day to march to Culpepper, tile headquarters of Geftz Cocke/ What Gen. Cocke Says. • New York, May B.—Brigadier Gen eral Cocke says that Gen. ltuggles is quartered at Fredericksburg, Vs.«* Cocke to take position in front of Washington, in connection with tho commanding officer at Harper’s Ferry, and defend the Potomac border against Northern invasion. Gen Cooke denies that the Capitol has over been threatened by the Con federate States authorities; but he threatens to open war upon 'Washing ton, if the soil of Virginia or the grave of Washington is polluted by the tread of a single armed Northern man. Military Movements in Cairo, St. Louis, ‘Mo., May B.—Batteries have been planted at different points near this place, along the Mississippi and Ohio, fully commanding both rivers. t Montgomery News. Montgomery, May B.—The Postal Department of the Confederate States is ready to take charge of the mails at any moment Congress may direct. No detention of the mail need be ap prehended in consequence of any pol icy Lincoln’s Government may pursue. Senator Bayard. Philadelphia, May B.—Senator Bayard, of Delaware, arrived here this morning, but has again left for Wilmington, Del., for fear of a per sonal assault, on account of his South ern proclivities. Military Affairs in Washington. The Government has declined to ac Cept more than one regiment, of three months volunteeis, from Michigan, Only Three Years Troops Wanted. Washington, May Bth.—The War Department here has telegraphed to Gov, Andrew, of Massachusetts, that no additional troops are Wanted here unless they will enlist for three years. Butter Preparing for WaC. Alexandria, Va,, May B.—lt is reported here that a battery has been erected opposite Gen. Butler’s station on the Patapsco river, which can effec tually rake his command. Butler, it is said, is preparing to take it. Tennessee Legislature, Nashville, Tenn., May B.—The proceedings Os the Legislature have been made public. -A military bill was passed calling for fifty-five thou sand troops, and appropriating five million dollars—two millions positive ly, and three millions conditionally. Stopping the Supplies. Louisville, Ky., May B. —The Sur veyor of Customs at this port has ffeen ordered by his Government to prevent all shipments of arms, munitions and provisions to the seceding States, pass ing by or going through Louisville, “Dixie ” New York, May B.—John A. Dix, Esq., has accepted the Major-General ship of the New York forces. Troops Concentrated at Harper’s Ferry. Philadelphia, May 9.—lt is re ported that the Virginia troops are concentrating at Harpers Ferry. The Northern Government feels no apprehension of an attact on Cairo. Washington, May 9.—Gen, Lee, Commander of the Virginia forces, says that his troops shall not cross the State line unless attacked. Miscellaneous. Alexandria, May 9.—Simonton, of the N. Y. Times , was accidentally shot yesterday in Washington. A soldier was shot by a policeman in Washington yesterday. A member of the Seventh Regi ment was accidentally shot in Wash ington to-day. The vote in Arkansas was sixty nine for, to one against secession. The Court House in Frederick, Md., was burned yesterday, War Movements.- Washington, May 10.—The War Department has received information that 50,000 men are within two days’ march of Richmond. General Scott has ordered a rapid augmentation of troops at Washing ton. Willard’s Hotel Was saved from conflagration from adjoining buildings by the N. Y. Zouaves. It was set on fire in five places/ Perryville, ssd., May 10. —The graduating class of the West Point Military Academy have arrived here to drill the Federal forces. Toronto, Ca., May 10.—The iron steamer Peerless has been purchased by the Government at Washing ton.- Chambbrsburg, Pa., May 10.—- It is reported that the Virginians are fortifying the heights on the Maryland side of the Potoroaa. Thera are al ready about 6,000 Confederate States troops there. New York, May 10.—The steam ship Quaker City is blockading Cape Henry. It is rumored that the Virginians are fitting out the steamships York town and Jamestoft, to run the Jataes River blockade. “ BeaUty and Booty,” are among the devices on the flags of the New York military, on the way to Balti more/ - " TH E GE OR GIA WEEK h Y New Southern Telegraph Line. Richmond, May io.— The organi sation of a Southern Telegraph Line has been completed to-d&y by tho election of Dr. W. S. Morns, of Lynchburg, as President, and J. R. Dowell, General The line from Alexandria South is now entirely distinotand disconnected frofo the Washington line Northr The new officers are Vifginiabs, end sdund to the <sore. The most perfect confidence may be placed in them and in their zeAl and devotion to the Southern cause. The wires between Alexandria and Washington have been taken down, Important from Alexandria. Alexandria, May 10.—Seward will, in his instructions to Adams, the Abolition Minister to England, repeat more in detail the instructions given to Dayton, The New York Courier Dnquirer says that it has assurances from Sew ard that the war will begin in a few days, and from Blair that troops will be sent to New Orleans. We have important news from Maryland. In the Legislature, on Thursday, S._ Teackle Wallis, of Baltimore, sub mitted the report of the Committee on Federal Relations. It declares that the war waged by the United States upon the people of the Confederate States is. unconstitutional, repugnant to civilization and sound policy, and sub versive of free institutions. A pro test is entered against the war on the part of Maryland declaring that she will take no part, directly or indirect ly, in its prosecution, and the asser tion is made that Maryland desires the peaceful and immediate recognition of the independence of the seceded States. The present military occupation of Maryland is protested against as un constitutional, oppressive and illegal. The final resolutions assert that, under existing circumstances, it i§ in expedient to call a Sovereign Conven tion of the people of Maryland at this time, or to take measures for the immediate organization of the army and militia. The report closes by proposing the adjournment of the Legislature to a day to be named. The repott Was adopted by a vote of ayes 49, nays 11. R The resolutions were made the spe cial order for this morning/ A body of Lincoln trOOps passed through Baltimore about three o’clock yesterday afternoon. It was done in this way: A fleet of United States vessels were first observed from the wharves of Baltimore, coming up the Patapsco river, under the guns of Fort McHenry. The vessels were the steamers Maryland, Philadelphia, the Ice Boat and three propellers, under convoy of the Harriet Lane war steam er, The fleet had on board a total of about 2,700 men. The transports ap proached the wharf at Whetstone Point, and landed the troops there, while the Hdfriet Lane stood off witli her port holes opened to protect the landing. As soon as the debarkation of the forces was completed they were transferred to special trains and passed on towards Washington. All is quiet now at Washington and Alexandria. There has been no move ment to occupy Arlington Heights. Rumored Trouble in Missouri. Washington, May ll.—lt is ru mored here that the Missiouri State troops, under Governor Jackson, have invested the city of St. Louis, and that some eight thousand Federal troops, under the Black Republican, Frank Blair, is defending the city. Large numbers of Confederate troops, with heavy ordinance, are con centrating at Alexandria. A large Confederate force is also marching towards Harper’s Ferry, with, a view, it is supposed, to force their way into Pennsylvania, and cause a diverson of the Federal forces from Baltimore. It is reported that the mountain forests, on the IVlaryland side of the PotomaA, have been fired. Geii. McClellan, of Ohio, has been appointed Commander of the Ohio, Indiana and Illinois forces. Washington, May ll.—James C. Sloo has been appointed Surveyor at Cairo/ Maryland Legislature. Baltimore, May 11.—In the Leg islature to-day, the Committee on Fedoral Relations reported, denounc ing the war against the South as un constitutional. They sympathise With the South ; implore Lincoln to accept the olive branch held out to him by the Confederate State?; ask the peaceable' recognition of Southern In dependence ; says the present military occupation of Maryland is a flagrant violation of the Constitution; but advises citizen not to molest the Fed eral troops. Thirteen hundred Federal troops from Perryville moved toward Wash ington to-day. Strengthening Fort Kouroh. Boston, May llth.—The steamer Pembroke has sailed hence with rein forcements, provisions and munitions of war for Fortress Monroe. Col. Dimakiek, at the latter Fort, was engaged in mounting Colirmbiads and barbette guns on the land side of the Fort. Over 70,000 men have responded to Gov/ Letcher’s call for volunteers- Alexandria Menaced. Alexandria, May 11.—The Uni ted States steamer Pawiloe slipped her cable, late this afternoon, at the Washington Navy Yard, dropped down, and now lies off the city close to the wharves, with her port-boles open and guns run out. hjsyt apoiifß, May 10, via Mobile, Yitr-About twenty .shots were ex changed, between the Confederate ttoops ft\jd Picket Guard at Camp Butler list, night. Baltimore, May 11.—The Western train was stooped by Virginia troops, r ten miles West of Frederick, and ox anjiiied. The same will be done to-all the Western trains hereafter. The Virginians are strongly posted on the route. A train of Western cars, with one hundred horses,, des tined for Baltimore, were captured by them to-day. —.— Three Men Killed. —Wo learn from a passenger, from Philadelphia, that, one <Jay last Week at Havre de Grace three of tho Northern volun teers who were marched from the yefusigd to go any-fqrther, as igning as a reason that they did not volunteer to go into a war of invasion upon the South. An officer Who was standing by instantly cut and hacked two of the men to pieces. The third, Who took the same gronnd, gave vent to a similar expression for the Union, cut his own throat from ear to ear, rather than allow himself to be hacked to pieces.— -Charleston Courier, Fifteen hundred free colored men in New Orleans, at a meeting last Monday night, enrolled themselves for military duty in defence of the Con federate States.-— Atlanta Confeder acy, SOCIAL NOTIGES* »*"> i»i< ii t • CASH, in all cases, will be required for Job Work, Transient' Advertisements, and Spe cial Notices.- NOTICE. As many of the former patrons of the Green ville M«9Qnic Female College have heretofore complained of the difficulty of finding board for theif children, the Pn.kiq.hnt of the College res pectfully gives noil.tip' that he has rented the large and commodious building knowfi as Campbell's Hotel, antjis.'fully prepared to board pupils at as low a rateloj can be obtained any where. All entrusted to his'eaffe will be faithfully at tended, and find all the comforts and advan tages of a home. WM. HENRY PECK. Wanted so hire * A NEGRO MAN to work in the Travat-d Appk to EL LI A A JfltEf.JlAN. 13-ts. ’ isf JB-W AT TROUP FACTORY. THE NEW FLOITING MILLS, at Troup Factory, having the latest improved SMUT MILL and CORN OLE AXEIt attached to the machinery, are now finished. During the dry Summer months the mills will run at night when necessary. Persons living at a di-dunce, bringing GRAIN, TO BE GROUND, and WOOL TO BF CARDED,. can have all done at ni_;ht, proving that ‘‘Timei is iVjonev.” WOOLCVRPS in fine order. Persons Jiv-j ing beyond L»Q range or on the Rnilroad, deposit WOOL with Grocery Merchnnts at La-jj Grange. Odr wagons will curry Wool and;? lioilsT; ' Ts IOM AS LESLIE, Agent. * P. S —Wc BARTER f?ry Goods and! Groceries for \V hea if Oof n ■ . fiac’o n and other) eatables. [ 1 T. L. | T II E ittemtgemurn PUBLISHED AT MONTGOMERY, ALA. Terms— Daily £8 per annum. Weekly s3l per annum. AS the Advertiser is published at Montgom-; cry, the seat of the Congress of the Coil-: federate States, its matter will always be of the; most interesting material It teaches Green ville oasts day of publication. THE Southern <£cnfe&crdct>j —by— HANLEITER & ADAIR., ‘ Atlanta, Ga. - The daily south erN confederacy] under arrangements just completed, will! contain all the latest intelligence of every kind! reported express'y for it- by Magnetic Te'egraph.s and, the Mails. ADo, daily reports of the At-J lento and other Markets, Local Incidents and( Items, Ac., <tc. Price—ss a-year; $3 for six! months, or SO cents feir one month—always int advance. The WEEKLY SOUTHERN CONFEDERAL CY is made up from, and contains the creinn ofj; the Daily. It is a large sheet, and gives more; fresh reading matter that any other Weekly inj the Confederate States. Its Market Reports! will bC full, and made ftp from actual transac-j tions. Price—s 2 a-year; or $1 25 so t sixf months—invariably in advance. Kjf Postmasters are authorized to act asj our Agents in obtaining subscribers and for-f warding the money—for which they will Iff allowed to retain, as commission, tW nty-Kva| b»nW on each Weekly, or fifty cents oft each.. Daily subscriber. jggT Persons getting np Clubs of five, ten or more subscribers, will be supplied with thd Cypietl ordered at 12 J per cent less than outs regular rates. No name will be entered on onr book l , until the money is paid ; and all subscription; are ’dls- ontinued when tbe time /xpires foi which payment is made, unless the sSmO, bt renewed, . . Address, Hanleiter & Anair, Atlanta, Ga. I ~ BOOTS AND SHOES! ~ LADIES’, Gents' and Children’s Boots Sftc Sheet of aji deferyptidns for.sale fiV vj?-' • Harris * Jacobsos. • NOTICE i LL persons having demands against the M- L fate of John W. Welle, lute of Merriwether unty, deceased, are requested to present tlta rib to tha subscriber, duly authenticated, thin time prescribed bjr J*w. AH those in hted to said estate are bereby notified to ike immediate payment. Apr,!, Hth, 1861. WJC. H. HINTON, }l-6w. Adm’r. LAND! LAND!! LAND!!! |*t uuaeiMguro truer lor sate the Aif. Plantation of the lete Joseph Moore, ‘Ceased, lying io the Bth Di,triot of Merri! wetber County, and. containing about 400 re * v" od ottlc Hickory Land; t?aid tud adjoins the plantations of Col. W. R Fa r, A. J. Jones and others. It is i a as good opighborhood as any in the State. For tetms apply to hither of thfc subscribers t J- V. MOOUE, O. W. HOWARD YATE OF GEORGIA, J TO all whom Merriwether Ceunty. f it may coasgm. Notice is hereby given that two months from IS date I shall apply to the Court of Ordinary said County, for leave to resign ray trult as uardtau for Sabah Is Franklin, minor. April Ist, 1881. HUSSEY. iAWSON, OILBKfiT & BURR. S9Bk Whitehall Street, Atlanta, IMPORTERS and $ bolesale and Retail dealers in HARDWARE, CUTLIIRY, GVN3, IRON AND STEEL, Also Cook, Parlor and Office STOVE3S, Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Tools, OF ALL KINDS. leather and Rubber Belting, L.OW FOR CASH! 10-iy miuinery rooms ivur-s. DF Atlanta, has just opened a magnificent assortment of articles in the Milinery fade. SFfiiHS BONNETS if (he latent style, Rich Trimmings, Laces, Sdgings, £c., <fcc, All exceedingly cheap. The citizens of Merriwether are respectfully nvited to call at her Millinery Roorfcs, Whitehall Street, id-3m. Atlanta; —■ ;—— SOUTHERN COTTON PACKER! SCREW was invented by R, G. Wil- A liamS, of Georgia, end is decidedly the most conveoieptued durable Screw now in use. U enn V>« work**! l>v hau'J or horse power* The entile cost of this Screw will 'not cxc figs. Any planter to buiid a Serew tbittwili last his life time wi'T to the iißdet signed for thr> right. ' J. 2L UURTdN, 2-1 y iVurnerville, Merri jgih.ing:le@S The undersigned having Ideated at Willianisville, Pike County, Ga., begs leave to say to those inteftsted in b ilding, that they can be snpplied by Calling on him, at tile rdte of $2.35 per thousand at the pile. Orders filled at sliorf nolice. WM. W. BEAUCHAMP February 17tli, 1861. 3-ly TVs ACON AND COLUMBUS SHIRT* IvX ings, Osnaburgs, Colton Yarns, anil Geor gia Stripes, for sale bv 1-ly HARRIS <fc JACOBSON. Southern enterprise! THE- having, with a view to profit, and commercial ifldependence, pur. chased the TANNERY in this place', are ous of purchasing a supply,of BARK <&: j&iIZDES. They ask the people to aid them in this enter prise bv saving ail the Bark and Hides, for which they will pay the highest prices in CASH. Now show your patfiotism by saving the Bark and iii&O's, and we will furnish the Leather and Shoes. ELLIS A FREEMAN. Greenville, March 18, 1861: 7—ts GJOOJDSiI FOR SPRING TRADE 18 6 1!! rpHE subscribers have received a very hftnd- X some assortment of SPfUHG GOODS I which will be s6ld on reasonable terms to prompt paying credit customers, or sot Cash. Give oar stock of Dry Goods an examination before miaking your purchases. HARRIS * JACOBSON. Grteurillt, Marik 15 th, 1861. 1- ty ELLIS & SIMONTQK Respectfully inform tbe public 'hat they trO now receiving their SPRING STOCK,- consult ing of Staple and Fancy SOOTS Sc SHOES, B6HMIS, and bonnet materials,: HATS, ScC^, Also a good Stock 6f HARDWARE, coaaiat ing of Pocket and Table Cutlery, Carpenter * Tools, Grain Cradles and Scythes, Shot Gang, Knob and Stock Locks, Hinges, Ac. Also ' SADDLERY, KARNES?, and ft variety of other goods. All of which wS will sell on reasonable WhWs for cash or prompt paying customers. GaHftnd examine oar Stoa . ' Country £tfduce.