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, Cotton Market.—The sales ere 1,500 bales, of which exporters took 5,000 bales. 1 firra. Ioney Market.—Consols wore quoted at 92}(n)92<l for account. The America brings $162,000 in specie. Mississippi State Convention. Jackson, Miss., Jan. 7.—The Convention organized at 12 o'clock to-day. Mr. S. Barry, of Lowndes, was elected President. The President in bis remarks lavors secession. A resolution was introduced that a com mittee of fifteen he appointed by the Pre sident, with instructions to prepare and re port as speedily as possible an ordinance for the withdrawal of Mississippi, with a view totho establishment of a confederacy of tho Southern States. A committee of three wore appointed to wait on the Governor, for communications of importance. Tho Convention adjourned till 10 o’clock to-morrow. Alabama Slate Convention. Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 8.—The Con vention assembled at tho usual hour to-day. Mr. Calhoun, the commissioner from South Carolina, addressed.the Convention in an eloquent speech, which was listened to with marked attention, and elicited con siderable applause. Dispatches to Gov. luuorq, from the Go vernors of Virginia, Florida and Mississip pi, were read, and created great enthusi asm. A committee of. thirteen was appointed, to consider and report to the Convention the action necessary to bo taken by the State in the present crisis. The Convention then determined, by a large majority, to go into secret session. The seats of the two members from Shel by county, secessionists, are contested.— It is not known wliat action will be taken in regard to them. Louisiana Election. New Orleans, Jan. 7.—Tho immediate secessionists have carried the city*. Florida State Convention. Tallahassee, Fla., Jan. 8.—Tho commis sioners from South Carolina and Alabama were introduced to the Convention yester day; and both gentlemen delivered able addresses. The latter also presented docu ments from his State. Jiufoe McIntosh offered the following preamble and resolutions, which were made tho special order: Whereas, All hope of the preservation of the Union, upon terms consistent with the safety’ and honor of ’the slaveholding States, have been dissipated by tho recent indications of the strength of tho anti slavery sentiment of tho free States; there fore, ho it Resolved, by the pcoplo of Florida, in convention assembled, that it is the un doubted right of the several States of tho Union to withdraw from the said Union at such time, and for such cause or causes, as, in the opinion of the people of each State, acting in their sovereign capacity, may be just an J proper ; and, in the opinion of this convention, existing causes are such as to compel Florida to proceed to the ex ercisc of that right. The preamble and resolutions were adopted by a vote of, ayes G2, nays 5. The convention was in secret session the most of the afternoon. It is reported that tho forts and the fed eral property in this State have been taken possession of by the military, actiug under ihc orders of the Governor. Pennsylvania t. S. Senator. Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 8.—Edgar Cowan, a moderate Republican was elected United States Senator from Pennsylvania to-day, in place of Win. Bigler, resigned. Fulled States Troops for the South. Boston, Mass., Jan. 8.—Tho steamship Whitney, has been chartered to carry troops and munitions of war to the Fortress es. She sails on Thursday. A Convention in Tennessee. Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 8.—The Governor in his message to tho Legislature recom mends that the question of calling a Con vention lie left to tho people, lie says that tho remedy for tho present evils ex- isls only in Constitutional amendments— on a refusal whereof Tennessee should*main tain lu r equality in the Union or her in dependence out of it. lie recommends the organization of tho Militia, and ihc pur chase of arms. Military Movements. Leavenworth, K. T., Jan. 8.—Two com panies of United States Artillery’ loft here for Baltiinoro this morning. Washington, Jan. 8.—Secretary Thomp son has resigned. Virginia Legislature. Richmond, Jan. 8.—The Senate passed a scries of anti-cocrcion resolutions. Caldwell, of Wheeling, voted no. A resolution was also adopted, appoint ing a committee to consider the subject of calling a State Convention. In tho Houso a resolution was offered for the appointment of a committee to re port on the oxpediencyiof prompt measures lor the defence of the coast of Virginia. A communication was received from the Secretary of tho Commonwealth, showing tho actual expenses incurred in the John Brown invasion to be $22,474. The Star of the We>t Fired Upon. We are permitted to copy tho following private dispatch to tho Constitutionalist re ceived this morning from a correspondent at Charleston: * . Charleston, Jan.*G.—Tho Star of the We A attempted to reinforce Fort Sumpter at about seven o’clock this morning. The batteries on Morris Island opened a fire on her, and fired some ten shots, when she retired. Fort Sumter did not fire a gun. Tho correspondent says that this state ment may 7 be relied on us nnthonlic. -'■ir of Russell, offered a resolution Governor to furnish the Convention with information as to the number of arms, character, description and price purchased under the act of the Legislature, and what other arms, &c., un der his control. Mr. Jam ison amended by requesting i u for mation as to the number companies of sol diers that have been offered and accepted, and for what purpose. Tho amendment was excepted. The information will bo communicate 1 to the Convention in secret session. Mr. Yancey amended by asking infor mation in regard to the amonntof ordnance and ammunition owned by the State, & the extent of Federal property in Alabama, and what portion found at Mount Vernon and Fort Morgan. JcmiSon’s resolution was so amended and adopted. Mr. Coleman offered tho following : Resolved, That all the powers of this State are hereby pledged to resist the at tempt on the part of tiio Federal Govern ment to coerce any seceding State. A discussion resulted, pending which the Convention adjourned until 11 o’clock Thursday’. Tho majority report it is believed will bo adopted by about twenty majority.— Some of the prominent co-oporation men will in the event of secession take a prom inent stand for the defence of tho position tho State assumes. Tt is reported hero by reliable authority that Florida will pass the secession ordi nance to day. Montgomery, Jan. 10.—The Convention lias been in secret session nil of to-day, and adjourned this evening, until 10 o’clock to morrow morning. The ordinance of secession lias not yet been passed, but it was freely discussed to day, and is almost certain to be passed to morrow. Military for Mobile. Montgomery, Jan. 10.—Two volunteor companies left this city this afternoon for Mobile. Secession Passed. *, Miss., Jan. 9.—An ordinance secession of this State ssed .to-day by a 8 in this city were illu- ms were fired. Tho ex citement was intense. from South Carolina The delega invited to scats in the and Ala Conventio Efforts to postpone the action of the ordinance were voted down. The fifteen opposing votes will sign tho ordinance of secession to-morrow. New Orleans News. New Orleans, Jan. 10.—The military ex pedition left this city within twenty-four hours to seize forts Jackson and Pike and Baton Rouge Arsenal. Private letters from Mexico say that Gen. Miramon left tho Capitol on the night of tho 25th ult. Washington Affairs. Washington, Jan 9.—Senate.—The Sen ate received the President’s messago in cluding the Commissioners from South Carolina’s first communication, and the President’s response. Mr. Davis after great opposition suc ceeded in introducing the Commissioners rejected rejoinder as an accompanying document. Mr. Clark, of Missouri, introduced a re solution favoring the enforcement of the laws, perpetuating the Union. Tho President's message was made the special order for Thursday. House.—The President’s message was read and a resolution introduced, inquiring relative to negotiations to seenre the trans fer of tho present status of the Forts, Ar senal, Post-office, Custom House, Revenue Cutter, etc., in South Carolina. The re solution was adopted. The civil appropriations were dobated. CONGRESSIONAL. Washington, Jan. 10.—Senate—In the Senate to.day Mr. Slidell’s resolutions of inquiry as to who is now the Secretary 7 of War, was adopted. In the course of his remarks, Mr. Slidell, censured the Presi dent. Mr. Davis, of Mississippi, also opened his battery 7 against tho course of the Admin istration relative to South Carolina, and sustained the latter. He Implored the Re publicans to savo the country from the ter rible effects of a civil war. House—In tho House a committee on tho President’s Special Message was ap pointed. Nothing else of importance was done. Considerable excitement prevailed here to-day, relative to the events of y’esterday in Charleston harbor. Washington, Jan. 11.—It is now author itatively stated that Post Master General Holt will be appointed permanent Sccre- tray of War. Ills nomination will probably bo sent to tlio Senate tomorow. The Interior and Post Office Depart ment are still vacant. It is stated that tho Star of the West will not return to Charleston, but will return to New York, while the Brooklyn will take troops to Norfolk. Seizure of Louisiana Forts. New Orleans, Jan. 11—Forts Jackson, St. Phillips and Piko have been seized by the volunteers. was mentl Mlsslsisppl State Convention. Jaeka.in, Miss., Jan 8.—The Convention landed this morning in the nppoint- Bjptanding Committees. Tho Gov ernor'^ communication will be presented to morrow, A resolution for the appointment of Com missioners to Alabama and Florida, to in form those States that tho Convention would adopt a resolution preparatory to the secession and formation-of a Southern' Confederacy, elicited much debate. The Ordinance of Secession was unani- ... monsly* ugreed upon by the Committee of with closed doors, fifteen, and it will pass the Convention to morrow. Alabama State Convention. Montgomery, Jan. 10.—It is understood that the committee of thirteen passed the ordinance of secession this morning. Tho ordinance will be debated and perhaps adopted to-day. It is understood that a minority report will be presented. The majority 7 report is for prompt secession and requests a Con vention of delegates from all Southern States bo held at Montgomery early’ in February. Ylrgluia Legislature. Richmond, Va., Jan. 9.—Senate.—A joint resolution was introduced to appoint a Committee to report to the President that in the judgment of the General Assem bly the additional display of military pow er at the South will jeopard the tranquility 7 of tho Republic, and that tho evacuation of Fort Sumter is the first step towards restoring peace. The resolution wus laid over. Resolutions rclativo to a National Con vention with an amendment for a Conven tion of tho slaveholding States for the commencement of action was referred to the Joint Committee on Federal Relations. JiortU Carolina Sews. Raleigii, Jan. 8.—It is reported that the State Volunteers have taken posses sion of Fort Caswell. It is thought that tho report is reliable. There is considera ble excitement here. Judge Person, in tho House, took the ground that secession was a right and a necessity. Charleston Items. We take the following items from the Courier of Thursday, 10th : Among tho volunteers who arc now in Charleston, offering service, are Prof. V. H. Mangct, of the Georgia Military School, at Marietta, long and favorably’ known as a Professor of Modern Languages in this State, and in the Barhamvilie Female Col- iegiate Institute, near Columbia, and John Mitchell, Jr., of Alabama, a son of John Mitchell, and the only member of the fam ily now in this country. Mr. Mitchell is an accomplished Engineer for his years, and has abandoned a lucrative engagement in Alabama. Mrs. Mary S. C. Witherspoon, of Socie ty Hill, has sent for the use of the Darling ton Guards, a number of mattresses. It is this thoughtful care of our soldiers, by the daughters of Carolina, that nerves their hearts and makes them willing to endure every peril aud privation. designation of Another Officer.—It is with pleasure we learn that the resignation of another gallant officer of the United States Navy,Lieut. T. A. Huger, who is at present on board of a United States ship in the Bay of Naples, has been delivered to the Secretary of the Navy at Washington.— The letter of resignation was written some months ago, and left with a relative, to be delivered at tho proper time. The Mercury of tho same date has the following: Arrest for Treason.—J. N. Merriman, Collector of the port of Georgetown, S. C., was on Monday last arrested by’ the peo ple of Georgetown on a charge of treason against tho State. A letter was found written by’ him and addressed to Mr. Bu chanan, stating that ho (Merriman) had ju6t cleared vessels in the name of tho Unit ed States, and that ho would continue to do so. The letter calls upou the President to send a boat and men to collect the Fed eral revenue, and informs him of the pro gress made in the construction of the works near Georgetown, and premises to keep him posted from time to time in relation to the same. The letter is signed by his ini tials, J. N. M. When arrested, he acknow ledged having written it. Lopse, his de puty, was also arrested. Ho said he had been in the habit of writing out Merriinan’s letters, but ho had not done so in this ease, as he considered it treason. Both Invo been committed for trial. More Cheering Prospects. A Washington letter says : Senator Crittenden is i n high spirits, having receiv ed numerous despatches and letters assu ming him that if the people can, in accor dance with his proposition, be allowed to f directly for or against his resolutions, there can be no donbtbut what the^ will be earned by an overwhelming majority. I begin to believe that all conservative men, of all parties, in Congress will finally rally upon Mr. Crittenden’s proposition, and that, if it will pass, it will prevent a ncral disruption. * Washington, 'Jan. 12.-—Mr. Seward, in his great 9pqcpli,sftid that there could not be such a thing as poaeeablo secession. He advocated tho repeal of tho Personal Lib erty bills, aud said that tho Constitution should never be so altered as to give to Congress the power to abolish slavery in the States. The territorial question should be settled by admitting all the present Ter ritories as States, and Kansas with the Wyandotte Constitution, and that laws should bo enacted to prevent the invasion of one State by another, aud that there should bo two Pacific Railroads, Northern and Southern. House.—Tho Mississippi member pre sented the letter of withdrawal. The Navy bill was op. Mr. Pryor want ed to strike out four million for pay of tho officers and men, and he said that lie would sink the Navy rather than it should bo cm- ployed against his countrymen. Ho (Mr. Pryor) said that tho imbecile Administra tion was controlled by an aspiring soldier, and ho warned Virginia against impending tyranny 7 . ' Congressional. Washington, Jan. 11.—Senate.—In tho Senate to-day Mr. Hunter’s resolution to retrocede to certain seceding States, the fortifications therein, was up for con sideration. Mr. Hunter spoke in favor of his resolu tion, and in the course of his remarks said, there is no hope of preserving the Union; the only hope is for its reconstruction.— He favored a dual Executive and suggest ed reforms in the Executive branch of the Goveruraeut and the Supreme Court, and declared that coercion ¥ was neither proper nor possible. If the Government did not intend to coerce, they would have no use for the forts and arsenals in the seceding States, but if they did, such forts and arse nals ought to be taken by the seceding States. lie concluded by appealing for a continuance of peaco. The Senate then went into executive session. House.—Jn the House private bills were under consideration. Arrival or the Star of the West. New York, Jan. 12.—The steamship Star of tho West arrived here last night, bring ing back to Governor’s Island the troops which she took to re-inforco Fort Sumter. Florida Ordinance signed Tallahassee, Jan. 10—The Ordinance of Secession was signed to-day by the mem bers of the Convention. Florida State Convention—The Ordinance or Secession Passed. Tallahassee, Jan. 11.—The Convention passed the Ordinance of Secession yester day, at twelve o’clock and twenty minutes, by 7 a vote of sixty-two to seven. Virginia Legislature. Richmond, Jan. 10.—The Legislature re ceived a communication from Mississippi, stating the desire for a new Union of the seceding States, on the basis of the old Con stitution. Several resolutions of a conservative character were tabled. A bill providing for a State Convention was reported. A resolution passed the Houso request ing the President and each Southern Staco to unito in assurances for the preservation of peace and the restoration of the status of the Forts and Arsenals, and maintained except to repel actual aggressions. The Convention bill was debated. Tho city was excited. Movements or the Brooklyn. Norfolk, Jan. 9.—Tho United Statossteam sloop-of-war Brooklyn started from tho navy yard to-day. It is supposed that her destination is Hampton Itouds. She sailed with scaled orders. Washington, Jan. 9.—Commander Hart- steine, of South Carolina, has resigned his position in the army. Capt. Kearney, of Now Jersey, lias writ ten recalling his letter of resignation, but it appears this was never received at the Navy Department. Senator Seward has tho floor for Satur day to speak on the State and the Union It appears from an official report, that since April last the Government has sold to various parties twenty-four thousand muskets altered from flint to percussion locks at the cost of twenty-two cents apiece. The amount realized by their sale was about sixty thousand dollars. Tho mus kets are almost worthless and were previ ously condemned-by ordnance officers at Washington. Tho object of the departure of the Brook lyn for Charleston is supposed to bo to re lieve tho Star of the West iu case the South Carolina authorities oppose her ingress in to tho harbor aud bring back her provisions to Norfolk. The Brooklyn passed the Capes at 2 o’clock this afternoon. Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 9.—Tho Con vention on Tuesday and Wednesday was mostly occupied in secret session, setting th closed doors. Yesterday a committee of thirteen was appointed to draft the ordinance ot seces- adjouvnod until 10 sion, aud is composed of 7 secessionists, and 6 co-operationists. They will proba- 011 Thursday. ■MhM interest was done I a test vote, it is probable that tho lion ordinance will pass by about 5 ma- Troops for Florl ry, Ala., Jan. 9.—Five volun-. panics loft here to-day for Pcnsa- it is understood, at tho request t< Message of the Governor of Tennessee. The Governor’s Message to tho Legisla ture recommends that the question of call ing a Convention be left to the people. He says the remedy for the present evils exists only in constitutional amendments, and in case of the refusal thereon, Tennes see should maintain her equality and intle peudencc out of the Union. He recom mends that the militia bo reorganized and arms purchasscd. The Star of the West. Washington, Jan. 12.—Tho steamship Star of the West was struck by 7 two balls, one on the bow and the second on the starboard-quarter betweeu the smoke stack aud engine beam. Nobody 7 was hurt.— The steamer struck on t he bar tvyico in coming out, and saw at night stefimors coming out of'Charleston Harbor, suppos ed in pursuit. The same night tho Star of the West spoke the ship Emily St. Pierre from Liverpool for Charleston, which had been refused admittance in consequence of having the American flag flying. When leaving the harbor tho Star of tho West Government Patronage Withdrawn. Washington, J»n. ll.—The Govern ment lias withdrawn its patronage from the Constitution, (a newspaper of this city.) it is supposed on account of its recent ar ticle on Secretary Holt. Special Despatch to tho Charleston Courier. IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON. Washington, Jan. 9—8:30 P. M.—The Senate, in Executive Session this afternoon, referred the nomination of McIntyre to the Committee oc. Commerce, where Messrs. Clay’ of Alabama, Toombs of Georgia and Clingman of North Carolina arc certain tinst it.; Messrs. Bigler of Pennsylva nia, and Chandler of Michigan, for it, and Mr. Saul sb ary doubtful. Mr. Hamlin, of Maine, Vice-President elect, has resigned from the Senate; so, without doubt, the Committee will report unfavorably 7 , if at all. It is probable, as Mr. Clay is Chair man, that they may never report, and Mc Intyre cannot discharge his official duties while the Senate is in session and fails to act in the matter of his confirmation. Mr. Postmaster Huger’s reply to Holt’s circular says: “ I do consider myself re sponsible to the Government of the United States/ in conformity with tho existing laws, for the postal revenues received by 7 mo as Postmaster at the city of Charleston. You will, accordingly 7 , receive my quar terly accounts in a few days.” Ho en closed a copy 7 of tho Ordinance of Seces sion, concerning the postal affairs. Major Anderson’s official correspondence with tho Administration will bo published in a few days. Mr. William A. Graham, of North Caro lina, has written here that he has been ten dered and has declined a position in tho Cabinet of Lincoln. Senator Mason, in company with a num ber of other Virginia gentlemen, left Wash ington this cvcnpng for Richmond, to urge the immediate session of that State. The Housq ,.(fommittco of Thirty-three hhs agreed upon the amendment to tho Fugitive State.jjLuw, providing trial by Jur , , Tho War Department has appointed a new Inspector ot Ordnance, with instruc tions to make an immediate examination into the condition of the arms and muni tions of war of the Government of tho United States. Senator Clay, of Alabama, appeared in his sent 011 tho floor of the Senate to-day, for the first time this session. A meeting of all tho Senators from tho Gulf States was held to-day—Senator Fitz patrick, of Alabama, being alone absent— at which a unanimous declaration was made for immediate secession. Tho report that tho Cabinot, to-day 7 , had under consideration tho expediency of ar resting Toombs, of Georgia, because of his dispatches to that State advising tho seiz ure of tho Federal forts, is a hoax. Tho Administration, however, is much incensed at his course. (iiv<- usaid he, “equality, security, and tranquility, and you restore peace.— Deny them to ns and'take the consequen ces. These are the cost of our allegiance. Refuse them and you will fail to have our obedience.” most intense excitement was pro duced iu the House, by the introduction and passage of resolutions approving Major Anderson’s course, and sustaining the President in the execution of the laws by all tho constitutional means in this power. Many voted in tho affirmitive, under Doug las’ views of enforcement. . The House refused to suspend the rules to allow Etheridge to introduce his pro positions given above. This is regarded here as another evidence of the, hopeless ness of a compromise. There is no doubt, that the Cabinot did to-day seriously consider the propriety of arresting Toombs for sending tho despatch recommending the seizure of the Georgia forts. Tho proposition also included Wig- fall, of Texas, for despatches alleged to have been sent to Charleston. The House Committee of thirty-three agreed to one proposition to-day—that the fugitive siave law is to be amended so that a negro is to be returned, in the care of the Marshal, to the Marshal of tho District whence he escaped, and that he is there to have a trial by jury, and tho Personal Liberty bills of the Northern States are to bo repealed. No other point has been settled. Much dissatisfaction is expressed in all circles here at the bogus despatches sent South from this city by tho Associated Press. Otoro, the delegate from New Mexico, is preparing an address to his constituents, recommending the rejection of the proposed admission of the Territory as a State, urg ed by the Republicans. Alabama Secedes front the Union. Montgomery, Fla., Jan. 11.—The Ordin ance of Secession was passed by tho Con vention to-day at 30 minutes past 2 o’clock, P. M. Tho announcement of its passage created great enthusiasm, and was follow ed by the firing of canntn, ringing of bells, and general demonstrations of peopular gratification at the result. Alabama State Convention. Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 11.—The follow ing is the Ordinance of Secession, as passed by the Convention to-day : An Ordinance to dissolve the Union exist ing betweeu the State of Alabama and the other States, united under the compact styled the United States of America Whereas, The election of Abraham Lin coln and Hannibal Hamlin to the offices of President and Vico President of the Unit ed States of America, by a sectional party, avowedly hostile to the domestic institu tions, and to the peace and security of tho people of the State of Alabama, following upon the heels of many and dangerous in fractions of tho Constitution of the United States; by many of the States and people of tho Northern section of the Union, is a political wrong of so insulting and ntenac ing a character as to justify tho pcoplo of Alabama in the adoption of prompt aud de cided measures for their future peace aud security, therefore Section 1, Be it declared and ordained, by the People of the State of Alabama, in Convention assembled, That tho State of Alabama now withdraws from, and is here by withdrawn from the Union known as the United* States of America, and is, and >f right ought to he, a Sovereign and In- lepeudent State. Sec. 2, And bo it further declared and >rdained, by the People of the State of Al abama, in Convention assembled, That all powers over the Territory of said State, tnd over the people thereof, delegated to the Government of the -United States of America, be, and they are hereby, vvith- irawn from said Government, and are .icroby resumed and vested in the People of tho State of Alabama. Sec. 3 And as it is tho desire and pur pose of tho People of Alabama to meet tho Slaveholding States of tho South who ap prove of such purpose, in order to frame and revise a permanent form of Govern ment, upon the principles of the Govern ment of tho United States. Sec. 4, Bo it also resolved by tho People of Alabama, in Convention assembled, That tho people of the States of Delaware, Mary land, Virginia, North Caroliua, South Car olina, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Lou isiana, Texas, Arkansas, Tcnnosseee, Ken tucky and Missouri, bo, and they are here by united to meet the people of the State of Alabama, by their delegates, on the 4th day of February next, at Montgomery, in the State of Alabama, for the purpose of consultation witii each other as to the most effectual mode of securing concerted and harmonious action, in whatever meas ures may ho deomed most desirable for the common peace and security. See. 5, And bo it further resolved, That the President of this Convention, be, and he is hereby instructed to transmit, forth with, a copy of the foregoing preamble, Ordinance, and resolutions to tho Govern ors of the several States named. Sec. 6 The said resolutions done by tho people of tho State of Alabama, in Conven tion assembled, at Montgomery, this elev enth day of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-one. Tho foregoing prcamblo, Ordinance, and resolutions, were adopted by the following vote. Ayes 61, nays 39. ■WM r Council Proceedings. CnAVBr.it, Jan. 5, 1SG1. 1 I wad held this even .. ininti.lftnt. Lylo and Wardens Gri tmak, — .. _ ere nad aad bo following bills wore ordered to be paid: Pitnur, Engl M. E. MoW «. is. E. It. Hodgson & Bro., Boy George, Sexton, * ”” Wm. Shearly, .... Tho official returns of tho Town Eloction, held this day, was then presented aud the following gentlemen were declared duly elected for the Town of Athens, for the year 1861, to wit: For Xutcndant—F W Adams. For Clerk of Council—Wm H Dorsoy. For Marshal—B B Moon. For Deputy Marshal—Wiley F Hood. For Wardens in the 1st Ward—Wm S Grady, John C. Pitncr, Charles S Newton. For Wardens in 2d Ward—James T Sausom, Ross Crane. The Board then adjourned, sine die. WM.1I. DORSEY, Clerk. Council Chanbkr, Jan. 5, 1SG1. The now Board inct this evening aud organized. Present—Intcndant Adams aud Wardens Wm S Gra dy, John C Pitner, Charles S Newton, James T Sausom, Jonathan Hampton and Wm S Hemphill. Ou motion of Warden Grady, tho Board adjourned until Monday next at 3 o'clock, P. 11., at the Town Hall. WM. H. DORSEY, Clerk. Cocxcil Chamber, Jan. 7,1861. An adjourned meeting of tho Board met this even ing. Presont—Xutcndant Adams and Wardens Gra dy, Pitner, Sausom, Newton, Crane, Hemphill and Hampton. Tho minutes of tho last meeting were read and con- fimed. Tho third annual report of tho fire department was then read. On motion of Warden Newton, tho report wns order ed to he published, and tho same was refetrvd to t committee of threo. Tho Intendant then appointed tho following commit tees, to wit: Committee on Salaries—Wm S Grady, James T San sum and J Hampton. Committee to Rovisc the Laws and Ordinances of the Town of Athens—J C Pitner, C 8 Newton and Wm S Hemphill; and on motion, the Intcndant was added to committee. Warden Crane was authorised to biro a hoy to drive the mule cart and take care of tho mule, for the year, 186L On motion of Wnrdcn Crane, the Board then pre sented the boy five dollars whieh was hired last year to drive the mulo cart, and the Clerk of the Council was authorized to pay tho same out of tho Town Treasury. On motion, tho Board then adjourned until Saturday next, at 3 o'clock, P. M., at the Town Hall. WM. H. DORSEY, Clerk. 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Syrup, 70 “ 75 Salt, bushel, GO “ so Salt, Liv’l, sk.' 175 " 175 Stool, Cast, 21 « 25 “ German, 15 « 1& u Blister, 10 “ 12.; “ Spring, 10 « 12 Iron,common size a 6t “ 7 inch wide, 7 “ 7" “ Baud, 7 « 7 “ Nail Rod, 9 ‘C m 10 75 50 Pealed Peaches, 150 “200 .Corn, Unpeeled, 100 « 75 Meal, 12 Oats, 100 Rye, 75 |Bccswax. 75 « 100 (Feathers 12 « 15 jWool, 15 a llagn, ShoulderSjlO “ 12 Peas, LIQUORS—CORRECTED BY ’ Whiskey, Corn, 75 @100 Cabbage, Irish Potatoes, Sweet “ Onions, Bacon, Sides, “ Hams, Rectified, 40 ’• CO -Ry®, 60 « 75 Manongab 100 “ 150 Scotch, 350 “ 400 Brandy, Peach, 100 “125 American, 60 “ 75 French, 400 “ 600 Apple. 75 “100 ' BY 8AX80JI i *N Wine. Madura, Port, 9- Sherry, vr 4 6in, Domestic, ; 5 IIoiiamL if* Rum New Eng. M „*J Jamaica, 2 50 03JJ A Glance at the Past.—I former timzs, spring and fa'l were unwelcome visitors to many, if not most, planters' wives, on whom devolved tho suporirtend the making of clothes of numerous servants, as are often seen upon plrntations, and it is not to bu wondered at that the atlveDt of those seosous, on account of the ma ny duties they brought with them, were dreaded. The mistress of every plantation then had plenty to do, with very frequently imperfect or unskilled assistance.— Now, happily, however, there is a very decided change for the better, and a Grover A Baker Sowing Machine will do more in a few hours than could in time past he done in a day, and do it better than could posssibly be done with a hand needle. As evidcnco of the efficiency of tho Grover A Baker Machine,, wo may state that Hon. Judge McGuire, of Munrne, La., who has one, says, “ My negro clothes were made with it last fall, and again this spring. I am perfectly satisfied with it, and would not be deprived of its uso for threo times its cost. 7 ’ Can any thing he more pointed or satisfac tory ? A Grover A Baker Sewing Machine should be indispensablo iu every family, ami especially in every -planter's family, and wo think will be found in the pos session of avery planter who regards his own interest. RELIEF IN TEN MINUTES. BRYAN’S PULMONIC WAFERS. The Original Medicine Established in 1737, and first article of the kind ever introduced under the name of “Pulmonic .Wafers,” in this or any other country, all other Pttlmonic Wafers are counterfeits. The ffennine can he known by the name BRYAN bciny stamped on each it'AFEll. BRYAN’S PULMONIC WAFERS Relieve Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Hoarseness. BRYAN’S PULMONIC WAFERS Relieve Asthma. Bronchitis, Diffioult Breathing. BRYAN’S PULMONIC WAFERS Relieve Spitting of Blood, Pains in the Chest. BRYAN’S PULMONIC WAFERS Relieve Incipient Consumption, Lung Diseases. BRYAN’S PULMONIC WAFERS Relieve Irritation of the Uvula and Tonsils. BRYAN’S PULMONIC WAFERS Relieve the above Complaints in Ten Minutes. BRYAN’S PULMONIC WAFERS Are a Blessing to all Classes and Constitutions. BRYAN’S PULMONIC WAFERS Are adapted for Vocalists and Public Speakers. BRYAN’S PULMONIC WAFERS Are in a simple form and pleasant to the taste. BRYAN’S PULMONIC WAFERS Not only relieve, bnt effect rapid aud lasting Cures. BRYAN’S PULMONIC WAFERS Are warranted to givo satisfaction to every one. No Family should he without a Box of BRYAN’S PULMONIC WAFERS in the house. No Traveler should be without a supply of BRYAN’S PULMONIC WAFERS in his pocket, No pc-son will ever object to give for BRYAN’S PULMONIC WAFERS Twenty-Five Cents. JOB MOSES, Sola Proprietor, Rochester N. Y. Sold in Athens by C. W. A H. R. J. LONG, and all Druggist. Van Schaack A Griersox, 'Wholesale Agents for the South. May 10, I860.—ly To the Public.—Tho undersigned, being well known as a writer, would offer his services to all those requiring literary aid. ne will write Orations, Addresses, Essays, Presentation Speeches and replies; prepare matter for the press; write Acrostics, lines for Albums, Obituaries, and in fact attend to every species of correspondence. Tho utmoBt scerosy maintained. Address, May24 FIN LEY JOHNSON, Baltimore, Mil. THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY. SIR JAMES CLARKE’S Celebrated 'x* Female Pills. t. Tho general now is, to return I ritb the proper means ofd foot n landing. Texas Election. t Galveston, delegates in favor of a I Southern Confederacy obtained a majority. Special Despatch to the Charleston Mercury. Washington, Jan.’7—1 P. M.—It is ru mored here that the Qabirtet, at its session to-day, came within one vote of an*C£ting Senator Toombs ou tho charge of treason, in having sent a despatch to Georgia, ad vising her to socuro the forts. In tho House of Representatives, Mr. Lithoridgo of Tennessee, has just moved the adoption of a joint resolution providing for au amendment of the Constitution, as follows: First. That Congress shall have no pow er to interfere with slavery in tho States of tho Union. Second. That it shall hnvo no power to abolish slavery in the United States forts, dockyards, etc. Third. That slavery shall bo forever free from Congressional interference in the Dis-^ triot of Columbia. Fourth, That Congress shall not inter fere in the moving of slaves from State to Stale. t<. Fifth. That the slave-trade shall be abol- .ished. ;• m . Sixth. That slavery shall bo prohibited in territory north! of the 36.30 lino, and ‘ there shall be no interference with it* ingress or any ■ — T „ t no additional territory unless by a two-thirds , or by treaty. ''[or- ‘'U'btli. That article 4, section 2, of tho Federal Constitution shall bo amended. The vote is now being taken, amid groat excitement, for a suspension of the rales to consider the resolution immediately. • Washington, January?—? : >dp.mgE-The speech of Senator Toombs to-day was very violent in manner, hut moderate in its de mands. STATEMET Of the Receipts and Expenditures for “the Town of Atk- , ens, for the year 1860. Received, from Taxes collected in ISGO, $5621 52 Liquor License, luSO 00 Billiard License, 150 00 Omnibus and Drays, License, 05 00 Tixis on Shows, 120 00 Auction LUcnse, 25 00 Goods sold at Auction, 3 04 Magazine, 20 00 Rent of Town Hall and fines eollctcd, 220 00 Fine duo, un.ollected, 100 00 Paid on debts dne for year 1S59, j Intomlant’s Salary, Clerk of Council's Salary, Marshal’s and Dep. Marshal’s Salaries, Attorney for tho Council, Lamp-Lighter for Street Lamps, Gas consumed iu in Streot Lamps, Putting up It Lamp-posts at $25, Repairs on L imp post. Engine II. s , Ac., J I Coltforbond duo, pr. and iutereat, Liuton, Colt A Grant, bond duo, T R R Cobb, interest on bonds. For rock and wood-work on cistern at Town Spring, Masonry-work on Culverts, Wm Shirley, for Night-Watch, Mrs Johu Haggard, l'or right-of-way at Upper Bri Ige, Expended for Spociul Poiico Services, Clearing up old Cemetery, Repairs of Public Buildings, Hire of driver Mule, . Fire Company, No. 1, “ “ “ 2, Hook A Ladder Company, Paid for Street-work (including tools, Ac,, Excess of expenditures over receipts, $411 17 599 81 100 00 Paid on account of 1359, Loft over, I860, to be paid this year, Cash to be collected for year 1860, (in noto,) BONDED DEBT Of THE TOWN OF ATUEXS. Bond for$231 31, duo June L 1801 do 207 or, do do 1S61 do 500 00. do do 41S61 do 157 44, do do 1862 do 1-1 !3. d" d- ! do 050 00, for upper bridgo, 1S6S do 1025 00. do“ do,° YES YOU MAY tr S K O B R E C O M M E N D Heimstreet’s Inimitabie Hag COLORING! A ND find it to be a perfect HAIR RESTOIUfrv. promoting tho strength and growth of th, i.™ giving it all the benty of youth. Do you douh. READ! READ!! READ!!! U? SciiKoox Lakh,.Essex Co., V Y i _ _ „ _ . February 6th, mi '! W. E. Hagan, Troy, N. Y—bear Sir ■—’ your Hair Coloring or Restorative, aud bein'?*'* pleased with it, I take pleasure in makin* the IV it statement: 6 ,ou “»i»j From the effects of a very severe St of .icksc<s > about 18 years of age, my Lair commenced turni,. and so continued to grow until it l,ncr/eri being very harsh and coarse. Last reached my fifty-third year, when I was inducll friend to purchase two bottles of lIcim.Hrect’s Ik;.* storative prepared by you. I commenced u-t-ii cording to directions, and in a few days was surari u to find tliat my hair from tho roots outward was tar iT back to its original oolor. MYLA SLtMi- Essex Vo., ...—My la Seaman came before me urf L duly sworn, and says that the above statement b i~ this the 6th day of February, 1858. ra ’ JOEL F. POTTER, J. p, PlTTSFOBD, Vt„ Aug. 1, 185- I hereby certify, that my hair having become gray, I used Heimstreet’s Hair Restorative (urtMaZ by W. E. Hagan, of Troy, N. Y.) for fours® my hair was, in that time, restored to its original I fully recommend tho article to be all it ciziaa. - WM. KINDS LET, Pastor of tho Baptist Church, Pittafotd, Vl Mr. W. E. Hagan:—I havo used Ueiinstrect’sIhii Bestorattive for tbreo years, and have found it to be i most excellent nriicle. It not only restored thecelwd my hair, giving it new life and strength, but it rural myself and wife of a most obstinate eruption upouth* scalp, which nothing else seemed to benefit. I fullybe- lievc it to be the best artieio tn use. Yours Respectfully, KNOWLTON ROWLAND. Tho above are but a few of the many letters of rccus- mcnilntion which have been tendered to the prupmton of Hoimetroct’s Hair Coloring or Restorative. Ithu been used by thousands of people, and it never fails to restore the color and growth of the hair. This singular effect is not produced as when dyes arc used; for it acts upon tho natural secretions of coloring matter at tin roots, and thus effects the change. The -»U,r prised is Hot a counterfeit, bnt the natural shade of ymtk It docs not color the skin. Price 50c aud $1 per bottle. Sold cvervwhcrc. W. E. HAGAN 4 CO., Proprietors, Troy, X. T. Sold in Athens by C. W. A II. R, J. Long, aud by all Druggists in tho country. Van Shaack A Grierson, Charles'on, Agents. March 19-ly 7 ’ protected bt rolal LETTERS PATENT. This invaluable mediciue is unfailing in tho enre of all those painful and dangerous diseases to which the female constitution is subject. It moderates all excess and removes all obstructions, and a speedy euro may be relied on. To Harried Ladle! It is peculiarly suited. It will, in a short time, bring on the monthly period with regularity. CAUTION. These Pills should not be taken by females during the FIltST THU E .MONTHS of Pregnancy, as they are sure to bring on Miscarriage, but at any other time they arc safe. In all casos of Nervous and Spinal Affections, Pain in tho Back and Limbs, Heaviness, Fatigue on slight oxertion, Palpitation of tho Heart, Lowness ot spriits, Hysterics. Whites, and all the painful diseases occasion ed by a disordered system, these Pills will effect a euro when all other means have failod. Full directions accompany each packago, which shonld bo carefully preserved. A bottle containing 50 pills, and encircled with tho Government Stamp of Great Britain, ean he sont post for $1.00 and 6 postage stamps. General Agent for the United States and Canada, JOB MOSES, Rochester, N. Y. Van Scuaace A Grierson, Charleston, wholesale Agents for the South. Sold in Athens by C. W. A II. R. J. Long, and all responsible dealers in medicine, throughout the South ern Sbites. April 26, 1860—ly Notice to Phyaicicitms and the Public.— ALLCOCKS POROUS PLASTERS.—TESTIMONI AL.—“ T. ALLCOCK A CO., No. 295 Carnal street, 29th Nov., 1859.—Gentlemen : I lately suffered severe ly from a weakness in my hack, occasioned by suddenly ovez exerting myself. . Having heard your Plasters much recommended for cases of this kind, I procured one, anc the result was all that I could desire. Yours respectfully, J. G. BRIGGS, Proprietor the Brandreth Honae, New-York. There is nothing- equal in the way of a Plaster, to the Porous Plaster of Mr. ALLCOCK. Everything is pleasant about them. They are the Plaster of the day, aud a fit type of our present advancement iu science aud art. In Asthma, Cough, Kidnoy Affections, and local deep seated pains, they afford permanent relief ; and for weak backs, pains in the side, stitches, and spasinodio pains generally, they are uusupassed for the benefits they impart Physicians should examine this article, which is universally approved where known. Price 2b cents each. Principal Office, 291 Canal street, New York. Sold by C. W. A H. R. J. Long, Athens, and hy all rospeetablo dealers in medicine. NO MORE GREY HAIR! NO MORE BALD HEADS ! WHY? Because Heimstreet’s Inimitable Jit *7 907 37 poivcral use. There is nothing like it. Price 50c, v ’ and $1.00 per bottle. Sold everywhere. W. E. HA GAN A CO., Proprietors, Troy, N. Y. A Good Article is Always Cheap.—This holds pood m two soncos with reference to lhcioedy,” tho great Indian specific Gloit, Ac.: 1st, ' hill of some v 03 by lower pri This medic-in less. It is a contains no 1862 | Mineral. G oral disease; tho aadioi >no single instance been kuu it throughout the country. ’ of this paper. NOTICE TOPLANTERS! THREE THO US AND PAIRS OF THE Best Negro Shoes in the world! Made by McCLESKKY & DOYLE. W E will keep a good assortment of these at the stun of Messrs Pitner, England .t Freeman, inAtheuz where Mr. McCleskcy will be found at all times, reni; to wait, upon customers. We will sell those ehoei iu lots, from 10 pair up, at $1.50 per pair. Cash will bo paid for Hides. Oct 13. ' McCLESKKY & D0YLB. SELLING AT COST! BUGGIES, Hooka, wavs. Blacksmith’s Tools, LUMBER AND FIXTURES, I N tho COACH BUSINESS, at the Town Springhadt of Brick Range, Athens. 'Tovl tf R. S. SCHEVEXEU. J.M. SMITH, FURNITURE DEALER, ATHENS, GA., College Acciihc, two Hoars above T.II. 11'iLon 1 tk°- K EEPS all kinds ot Furniture, Window-ShaJ;, Tu- sols, Cornice, Ac. , Atso Metaiic Burial Caskets, of a new, elegant superior style. So* 1 NOTICE. A LL nersons indebted to the firm of A. M. WY50 CO. for the years 1858 and 1859, arc earnestly »- quested to call at our store and settle. If tbi* w‘1 8 " is not complied with on or before tho 1st Jan. ‘ s ®2 are determined to suo ail, without distinction. AU ask is what is justly duo us, and that wc will hath We continue to keep on hand a full supply of Builder’s Hardware, , Shovels, Spittles, Hoes, Chains, Blacksmith* Tools, Bellows, Anvils, Vises, Ac. All at our usual reasonable prices. Nov8 A. M.WYNti 4C<ft HARDWARE STORE! ATHENS, GA. Hardware AND CUTLERY, Locks, Hinges, Screws, &c> FOR BUILDERS; BLACKSMITH’S and CARPENTER’S i00U, Nails and Castings; MILL, CROSS-CUT AND HAND SAWS; rnrs CARRIAGE AND HARNESS-MAKERS Goods. SHOEMAKER’S AND TANNER'S T00L8, BELTING AND ROFEJ STOVES AND GRATES; SHEET IRON, TIN-PLATE AND V. IKE: TUBS -A-KUD BUCKETS, And a thousand'other articles too numerous to:» e “ ALL CHEAP FOB CASH. PATMAN & SUM MEL June7 Corner Broad and 1' ?,rc - GEORGIA—Clark© county. Court of Ordinary of taidoouuQp' YTirilERKAS, James Center, Guardian '■> VV Daniolt (now Martha Lester) _ UUQI t r “ pi.- Danioll, deceased, is desirous of obtaining he. missory from said guardianship. . .,, Mr di*»t It is therefore, upon the application of saul ^ ordered by tho Court, that all persons concent • - ^ of this Court, to bo held on^ — 7 to Show dauso Why said hi* 1 ' ■ssnl’S