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Washington Affairs,
Washington, Feb. 25.’—lu the Alonso
Stantdn’s force bill was fibatj
to-morrow. ’ v ^i- •• —mn -j
The House hereafter will meet fib 11 |?gy|
o’clock in the morning. '
The Peace Conference accomplished
nothing to day, and it-was authoritatively
stated that there was no immediate pros
pect of adjustment at their eveningsessic:;
to-night.
The most reliable rumor concerning
Lincoln’s Cabinet, is that ’Scwat-d will be
Secretary of State, Hates Attorney-Gener
al, Smith of Indiana, Secretary of the In
terior, Wells of Connecticut, Post-master-
Genoral, Cameron, Secretary of War, and
Simmons, Secretary of tho«Trcastiry.
Washington, Feb. 26.—The Peace Con
ference will probably adopt some action
to-day, but it is understood that it will not
bo favorably received by the Democracy,—
It is probable that it will politically emus
culate Virginia.
Washington, Feb. 2C.—The Peace Con
ference have not arrived at any conclusion.
They hold an evening session, and a stor
my session is anticipated.
SOUTHERN CONGRESS.
Montgomery, Fob. 26.—Several models of
flags were presented.
Several acts were engrossed, and secre
cy removed.
An act to define more accurately the ex
emption duty on certain goods.
An net modifying the Navigation Laws.
Art act in relation to the slave trade;
the punishment defined.
An net organizing a General Staff for
the army.
An act authorizing the establishment of
additional ports of entry and delivery.
.. i Congressional.
Washington, Feb. 26.—The Senate pass
ed the following hills, establishing Territo
rial Governments for Colorado, Neveda.
and Decotab.
The Post Route, Circular, and Diplomat
ic bills and the Army bill were discussed.
Richmond News.
Richmond, Va., Feb. 26.—There was a
large indignation meeting held here last
night, in consequence of remarks by Mr.
Moore, of Rockbridge, inimical to the rights
of Virginia, and the whole South us well
ns the people of Richmond. Severai
speeches were made interrupted by groans.
No violence was attempted.
PEACE CONGRESS.
Washington; Fell. 27.—In the Peace Con
gress to day the Franklin proposition was
voted on by sections—the vote varying on
each section as it was taken up.
On one, the principle clause, the vote
stood 8 for to 7 against. New York was
divided; Missouri and Indiana did not
vote; Virginia and North Carolina voted
in the negative.
.States.
It is stated that the Cincinnati Coinmer-
cial’s assassination letter, that was dated *i
Georgia, was the result df n hoax played' chandise
on a suspecteil Abolit iouist itere.
Southern Congress. ,-1
MoSigomliiy, March 2.—-The Congress/ 1
admitted the Texas delegates to bill privi
, s members to-duy.
After a. brief discussion this morning
ut a reduction in the Tariff^ the Co»-
gressSvent into secret session.
The Congress was several hours in secret
session to night.
Correspondence of the Chronicle A Sentinel.
Southern Congress.
TWENTY-THIRD DAY.
Montgomery, March 1.—Congress met
to-day at lu o’clock, A. M. rfjm
The journals of yesterday were read and
confirmed.
As no public business was offered, the
body went into secret session.
During the secret session the nomination
of P. G. T. Beaureguard, of Louisiana, for
Brigadier General of the Provisional Army
of the Coniederato States, was confirmed.
No other business before the secret ses
sion has been made public.
Correspondence of the Columbus Time*/
Montgomery Hatters.
Montgomery, Feb. 27.—There is not a
large crowd hero now. The President has
his quarters at the Exchange Hotel, where
lie transacts the public business. A house
has been rented for him for the period of
one year at the sum of §5,000, in a conven
ient part of the city. The Vico President,
Mr. Stephens, and the Secretary of State,
Mr. Toombs, have rooms together in a
small pretty house, a few blocks from the
Exchange. They are the great men, to
whose advice and council much weight is at
tached in the present crisis.
The government is moving along slowly:
and gaining strength day by day. There
is harmony and good tooling in Congress,
and the secret sessions facilitate the busi
ness. There is no talk of reconstruction,
nor will tlte idea he entertained for a mo
ment. The all-absorbing theme is, how to
build up the new government so as to com
bine strength and durability. A conflict
of arms being anticipated, every provision
is made to preserve our credit, relying up
on the patriotism of the people to bear tem
porary inconveniences and submit to sac
rifices.
The policy of Congress is that of peace
and not war. The President has entertain
ed but one opinion, to wit: that coercion
will be attempted, and the present diffi
culties will have to be settled by the ar
bitrament of the sword. Hence, his earn
est desire is to be in the defensive, and
have the Republicans inaugurate the war.
I'his will put us right with all Christendom;
and will command more sympathy from
the border Stales than an aggressive war.
The Commissioners have left for Wash
ington. Rather, Mr. Crawford has gone
and will wait the arrival of Messrs. For
syth and Romain. The prevailing opinion
here is, that Carolina is rather impatient.
While admiring the spirit and chivalry of
be taken away. On their return trips the
ears come quite empty, little or fib tner-
eiiig'received by -the way of
Charleston,. The drain upon-the resources
of the South this year; to purchase the
^ . substantiate of life; will be very seriously
: tlelt. Less cotton and’ more corn, should
be the motto of every farmer in the Gulf
Washington, March 1.—The House to
rt® nier-l night refused to take up the Peace prop-
' ositions by » vote of 92 to 65, it requiring
a two third vote.
Sootheni Congreess.
Montgomery, March 1.—The Congress
was in secret session all day.
Confirmed the nomination of Peter G.
T» Beauregard, of La., as Brigadier Gen
eral of the Provisional Army.
Federal Congress.
Washington, March Y.—Senate.—The
Pence Congress propositions were up.—
Mr. Hunter moved as au amendment .the
striking out of the first article of Critten
den’s proposition.
' Mr; Hunter’s amendment was discussed
by Messrs. Collamer, Bigler, Seward,
Trumbull, Crittenden, Mason, and sever
al others until adjournment.
House.—The Army bill was debated.
The report of the'Committee of Thirty-
three was up.
A resolution admitting New Mexico was
tabled.
A resolution amending the Fugitive
Slave law, was passed-
A resolution in relation to the rendition
of fugitive slaves from justice was debated
and rejected.
The Speaker asked leave to lay before
the House the Peace Congress proposition
but it was objected to and the House took
a recess until seven o’clock.
Washington, Feb. 27.—The Peace Con
ference revised and passed by a vote of
nine to eight the Franklin suCstituto. irfthe brave boys who are anxious to attack
is understood that Virginia and North
Carolina were divided and a majority in
each Slate against it. The latter however
is not authentic.
The Conference adjourned
Texas Election.
Now Orleans, Feb. 27.—Returns receiv
ed from Galveston and Houston are strong
ly secession.
Death or Gen. Forbes Britton.
New Orleans, Feb. 27.—Gen. Forbes
Britton died in Texas.
Lieut, (’oh Grover Leaves Norfolk.
Norfolk, Va., Feb. 27.—Lieut. Col. Gro
ver left this city yesterday for Mont
gomery, whither lie goes to tender liis sor-
viees to tiie Southern Confederacy.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Washington, Feb. 27.—Senate.—In the
Washington Affairs
Washington, March 1.—Lieutenants
Montgomery and Bailey,*%f the Artillery,
both of Ga., resigned.
The sloop-of-war Pawnee ariived Mere
to-day. The Mohican is expected.
The following, it is believed, will be
Lincoln’s Cabinet: Messrs. Seward, Chase,
Cameron, Montgomery, Blair, of Mary
land, Wells, and Bates.
Messrs. Wigfall and Hemphill, will re.
tire from the Senate to-morrow.
The Nevada Terri
wiU probably pass.
Texas Election. ;||
New Orleans, March l.-^Returns from
HarrUon county, Texas, give 866 for se
cession and 44 against Secession. Cass,
Marion, Rusk and Cherokee are almost
unanimous for secession.
was up' and ;
Texas News.
New Orleans, March 2.—Capt. Hill
refused to surrender Fort Brown or jmblic
property, to the demand of the Commis
sioners of Texas. He sent to Kiggolds
Barracks for reinforcements to protect
the Federal property at Brazos islaud. A
collision is imminent.
Senate to day a report of the Peace Con-,
gross was referred to a Seieet Com ruin'*- 4
nvo to report to-morrow. The report was
also sent to tho House, but amended since
it was first published—principally by giv
ing Congress tho power to provide a Taw
for securing to tho citizens of each State
the same privileges and immunities in oth
ers; and also that when the Government
pays for for a rescued slave it vitiates all
T!1
further claim by the owner.
Tho Armory Bill was passed.
The Postal service bill was reported.
House.—In tho House, the first two
resolutions of the committee of thirty-
three, including the force clause; the third
resolution was amended so as to prevent
Congress from legislating upon slavery in
tho States.
The subject was unfinished.
SOUTHERN CONGRESS.
Montgomery, Feb. 27.—Mr. Wright, of
Georgia, offered a resolution that the dis
cussions on the permanent Constitution,
which will be up lor consideration to-mor
row, be in public.
Mr. Chilton, of Ala., offered a resolution
instructing the Committee on Naval Af
fairs to inquire into the propriety of con
structing several iron plated frigates—
which was adopted.
An act was passed to raise provisional
force for the Coniederato States, and for
Other purposes; the act directs, among oth
er provisions, that the President shall take
charge of all military operations between
the Confederacy and other powers.
An act was also passed to raise the mo
ney for the support of the Government; it
authorizes tho President to borrow 15,000,-
000 dollars, payable in ten years, with in
terest at eight per cent. The last section
directs that on exports duty of ie. per
pound on cotton shall bo levied on ail cot
ton exported after the 1st of August next
for the purpose of creating a fund for the
liquidation of the principal and iutcrcst of
the 15,000,000 loan.
The committee on Flags has not yet re
ported.
North Carolina Election.
Raleigh, March L—The returns receiv
ed indicate that Wake, Rowan, Davidson,
Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Johnson, Cas
well and Montgomery counties have goue
for Union
The returns from Brunswick, New Han
over, Wayne, Mecklinburg,Cabarras,Nash,
Ed gocomb, Lenoir, Duplin and Craven coun
ties indicate secession.
Virginia Convention.
Richmond, March 1.—A resolution was
offered and referred, that the Ordinance of
Secession be passed and submitted to tho
people, whether Virginia should remain
with the North or go with the South.
Another resolution was offered that Vir
ginia endeavor to procure the vote of all
the States on the question of Union dr Dis
union, on the basis of the Peaco Congress'
propositions, and will co-operate with those
agreeing with her in the result.
Reliable private dispatches say that the
secession sentiment is ou the increaso in
Sumter, they* fear matters will be precipi
tated by their over zealous patriotism,
’making us initiate the war. Arrungcmens j
are in progress to put fifty thousand vol
unteers in the field and prosecute the war
with vigor.
Cap. Braxton Bragg, of a “little more
grape” notoriety, has been telegraphed for
to command the bravo troops at Chatlcs-
ton. They .want an officer there to re
strain the impetuosity of the soldiers, and
in whoso judgment and skill they have
confidence.
The President believes that Mr. Mallory
if Florida, is well fitted for the post of
Secretary of the Navy, but this gentleman
is vigorously opposed by the men from his
own Stale. lu all probability Capt. In
graham will be elected. lie has gained
some reputation as a Naval Commander,
and would do well as a Cabinet, nfltear-
Air. Yancy has not loft yet for Europe.
He is sanguine that our government will
lie recognized by foreign powers and that
they’will resist blockade. Air. Toombs K it
is said, would have preferred a mission to
the high post he occupies.
It is not probable that Montgomery will
be selected as'tho permanent Capital.—
The high board and rather poor fare ha\^
turned the scale against her. Atlanta,
Macon, Columbus.or some other -central
spot will be looked to.
A small tax of one-eight per cent, has
been levied upon cotton exported, to take
effect after next August, if tho contin
gency requires it.
The permanent Constitution is not yet
adopted. It provides for a term of six
years for the President, and gives the Cabi
net Officers the power of vindicating them
selves and speaking in Congress, but not
to vote. It preserves the three fifths ra
tio of representation in slaves.
Hon. Howell Cobb makes a capital Pres
ident of Congress, and Dixon of Georgia,
cannot bo surpassed as Clerk. Hutchins,
the journalizing Clerk, too, wields a quick
pen and does well. Rambler.
SOUTUEKN CONG REST.
Montgomery, Feb. 28.—An act was pass
ed providing, until stamps wore obtained
that tho Postmaster General may order
prepayment in money also authorizing con
tracts to be made with steamers to convey
the mails.
A bill was introduced providing, in case
of a conflict of arms between the old and
new Governments, or the refusal of the old
to recognise the independence of tho new,
that the Confederate courts not take any
tognizance of civil, suits.of States or citi
zens of the old Government.
FEDERAL CONGRESS.
Washington, Feb. 28—Senate.—In the
Senate to-day Mr. Crittenden, from the
seieet committee, reported hack the Peace
Congress propositions, with the recom
mendation that they he submitted to the
State Legislatures of the several States.
Air. Seward, from the same committee,
dissented, and introduced a resolution pro
viding for a National Convention.
Mr. Crittenden's report-was made the
special order tor to-morrow.
Washington, Feb. 28.—House.—The pro
positions of the Peace Congress passed the
House to-day by a vote of more than two-
thirds.
The House reconsidered the vote of yes
terday on Mi*. Corwin’s proposition for a
joint resolution recommeuding the State
Legislatures to vote fbr amending tho Con
stitution, to tho effect that Congress shall
have no power to interfere with slavery
in the States.
Mr. Stanton, tho author of the force bill,
moved the reconsideration, and said that
he would recognize the independence of
tho Confederate States sooner than go to
war with them. His object was to keep
the Border States in tho Union. ~
The Re
publican party ought to make sacrifices
tbr them. Air. Corwin’s resolution \vas
Richmond, in consequence of Chase having Uhen voted for; and parried by aver two*
a seat in Lincoln’s Cabinet.
Washtaston Affairs.
Washington, March 2.—A large num
her of the date Government employees*
• Southern Senators and Congressmen are
preparing to go South. -
The Hon. Dudley Mann, leaves for Mont
gomery to-morrow morning;
The Secretary of War issued a general
orderihte morning, dropping Gen. Twiggs
“ ’ . -jf’
thirds, amid prolonged, and'rapturous ap
plause on the floor Lnd in the galleries.
Heayr Shipments of Corn and Bacon.
The North Alabamian says that tlie
quantity of grain and provisions boated
up the Cumberland and Tenncesoo rivers,
now lying‘in warehouse , and. bulk await
ing transportation by railway to. Sotf“
Carolina, Georgia and intermediate pain
is unprecedented. Every train going oast
and south is heavily laden with corn and
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Rates of Postage In the Confederate States of
America.
The Montgomery Advertiser publishes
the following simplified statement of the
rate of postage under the act of the Con
gress of the Confederate States of Ameri
ca adopted on the 21st. February, 1861.—
It must be borne in mind that the act is
to go into effect, “ from and after such
period as the Post Master General may, by
proclamation announce.”
RATES OF POSTAGE
Between places within the Confederate States
of America.
ON LETTERS.
Single letter not exceeding a half ounce
in weight—
For any distance under 500 miles, 5
cents.
For any distance over 500 miles, 10
cents.
An additional single rate for each addi
tional halfounce or less.
Drop letters 2 cents each.
In the foregoing cases, the postage to he
pre-paid by stamps or stamped envelopes.
Advertised letters 2 cents each.
ON PACKAGES.
Containing. Other than printed or wril-
xen Thalfer—money packages are included
in this class:
To be rated by* weight as letters are rated
and to be charged double tho rates of post
age on letters, to wit:
For any distance under 500 miles, 10
cents for each half-ounce or Jess;
For any distance over 500 miles, 20 cents
for each naif-ounce or less;
In all cases to bo prepaid by stamps or
stamped envelopes.
ON NEWSPAPERS.
Sent to regular und bona fide subscribers
from the office of publication, and not ex
ceeding 3 ounces in weight;
Within the State where published.
Weekly paper, 4i cents per quarter;
Semi-Weekly paper, 13 cents per quar
ter;
Tri-Wcckly pa pox*, 19 A cents per quarter;
Daily paper, 39 cents per quarter;
In all cases, the postage to be paid quar
terly in advance at the offices of the sub
scribers.
Without the State where published.
Weekly paper, 13 cents per quarter;
Semi-Weekly paper, 26 cents per quar
ter;
Tri- Weekly paper, 39 cents per quarter;
Daily paper, 78 cents per quarter;
In nil cases, tho postage to bo paid quar
terly in advance at the offices of the sub
scribers.
ON PERIODICALS.
Sent to regular and bona fide subscriber
from the office of publication and not ex
ceeding 1§ ounces in weight;
Within tkelStatc where published.
Monthly, 3 cents per quarter or 1 cent
for each number.
Semi-monthly, G-cents per quarter or 1
cent for each number.
An additional cent each number for eve
•y additional ounce or less, beyond the first
li ounces.
Bi-Monthly or Quarterly, 1 cent an
ounce.
In all cases, the postage to he paid quar
terly in advance at the offices of subscri
bers.
Without the State where published.
Not exceeding 1$ ounces in weight:
Monthly 6 cents per quarter or 2 cents
for each number.
Scmi-Mouthly 12 cents per quarter, oi
l cents for each number.
Two cents additional for every addition
al ounce or less beyond the first 11 ounces
Bi-monthly or Quarterly, 2 cents an
ounce.
In all cases, tho postage to be paid quar
terly in advance at the offices of the sub-
scribers.
ON TRANSIENT PRINTED MATTER.
Every other newspaper, pamphlet, peri
odical and magazine, each circular not
sealed, hand bill and engraving, not ex
ceeding 3 ounces in weight, 2 cents for any
distance; 2 cents additional for each addi
tional ounce or less beyond the first three
ounces.
In all cases, tho postage to be prepaid by-
stamps or stamped envelopes.
FRANKING PRIVILEGE.
Tho following persons only are -entitled
to the franking privilege, and in all cases
strictly confined to official business ;’ r
Rost Master General.
His Chief Clerk-.
Auditor of the Treasury-for the -Post
Office Department.
Deputy Post Masters.
[ We recommend 'onr readers to cut this
out and preserve .it for reference, until
familiar with all its provisions.]
ifirTwo additional Columbiads passed
through Petersburg, from Richmond on
Tuesday, on their way to Charleston.—
They were of the largest calibre > and weigh
ed 9,000 pounds each. - 2 - “
Report of the committee of Thirty-three
The following are the resolutions pre-
fa ctine the report of the Committee of Thir
ty-Three, vliidfa were adopted in the U. S.
House of Representatives on Wednesday
Inst, by a vote of yeas 126, hays 53 :
Resolved, That, in the opinion of this
Committee, the existing discontents among
the Southern people, and the growing
hostility among them to the Federal Gov
ernment, arc greatly to be regretted, and
that, whether such discontents and' hos
tility are without just cause or not, any
reasonable, proper, and Constitutional
remedies, and additional ami specific and
cffecua! guarantees of their peculiar rights
and interest as recognised by tho Consti
tution, nesessary to preserve the peace of
the country and the perpetuity of the
Union, should promptly and cheerfully
granted.
Resolved, by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the U.S. of Ameri
ca in Congress assembled. That all at
tempts on the part of the Legislatures of
any gf the States to obstuct or "hinder the
recovery or surrender of fugitives from
service or labor,-are derogation of the Uni
ted States, iuponsistjent with the comity^
and good neighborhood that should pre
vail among the several States, and dan
gerous to the peace of the Union.
Resolved, That the several States be
respectfully requested to cause their stat
utes to bo revised, with a view To ascer
tain if any of them are in conflict with
or tend to embarrass or hinder the cxecu-
t on of the laws of the U. S. made in pur
suance of the second section of the fourth
article of the United States, for tho de
livery up of persons held to labor hv the
laws of any States and escaping therefrom
and Senate and House of Representatives
earnestly request that all enactments hav
ing such tendency bo forthwith repealed,
as required by a just sense of constitut ional
obligations, and by a due regard for the
peace of the republic ; and the President
of the United St fttcs requested to com
municate these resolutions to the Gov
ernors of the several States, with a request
that they will lay the same before the Leg
islatures thereof respectively.
Washington, March 1.—The Senate
was in session all night. .About 5 o’clock
this morning by two-thirds vote of 24 to 12
Adam’s amendment to Corwin’s report
passed.
Resolved, That we recognize slavery as
now existing itj fifteen of the United States,
by the usages and laws of those States;
nd wc recognize no authority, or other
wise, outside of a a State where it so ex
ists, to interfere with slaves or slavery in
such State, in disregard .of the rights of
their owners or the peace of society.
Resolved, That we recognise tho justice
and propriety of a faithful oxecution of tho
Constitution, and laws made in pursuance
thereof, oil the subject of fugitive slaves,
or fugitives from service.or labor; and dis
continuance all utobs or hindrance to the
execution of such, laws, and that citizens
of each State shall be entitled to all the
privileges and immunities of citizenfun. the
several Stages. -
Resolved, That we recognise no such
conflicting elements in its composition, or
sufficient cause from any source for a dis
solution of this Government; that we were
not sent here to destroy*, but to sustain and
harmonize the Institutions of the country,
and to sec that equal justice is done to all
parts Of the same; and finally, to perpetu
ate its existence on terms of equality* and
justice to all the States.
Resolved, That the faithful observance,
on the part of all the States, of all their
Constitutional obligations toeachothevand
to tho Federal Government is essential to
the peace of tho country.
Resolved, That it is tho duty* of the Fed
eral Government to enforce the Federal
laws, protect the Federal property*, and
preserve the Union of these States.
Resolved, That each State bo requested
to revise itsstatut.es; and,-if necessary so
to amend tho same as to secure, without
legislation by Congress to citizens of other
States travelling.therein the same protec
tion as oitizens/ojj such State enjoy; and
also to protect the "citizens of other States
travelling or sojourning thorein against
popular violence or illegal summary pun
ishment, without t rial in duo form of law,
for imputed crime?.
Itesolvod, That each State bo also respect
fully* requested to enact such laws as will
prevent and punish any attempt whatever
in such State to organize or sot on foot the
lawless inqasionof any other State or Ter-
itory.
Resolved, That tho President bo request
ed to transmit copies of the foregoing reso
lutions to the Govcnors of tho several
States, with a request that they* be commu
nicated to their respective Legislatures.
Resolved, That as there are no proposi
tions from any* quarter to interfere with
slavery in the District of Columbia, or in
started by a Charleston paper, _
feut that ho was iff. .He declares that he
novor was in better health, and professed
to bo ready for any. emergency that may
arise. Speaking of tho battery ou tho
sandhills of Cumming’s Point, he says that
the worlds still rapidly progressing, but
that when the occasion requires it, he cau,
in a very* few minutes, with his heavy
guns, sweep away the bomb-proof battery
on the Point.
luur AU>U8 and all
senses that destroy
health and life of so many thousands} . . .
the reach of all nature's own’“Roctcdics, not in too
form of Poisons or Nauseous Drugs, but simply * ploa-
sant and dojicions syrup, coinpoonded Irian Roots,
Barks and. leaves. Tha strong robust forms, that were
weak and emaciated, and tho rosy - blood .of health in
many a foeo, that wore tho paleness of death, truly attest
how well they have accomplished their work of matey.
' See advertisement in another column of this paper..
The Montgomery correspondent of the
Charleston Courier says the Provisional
Government will require twenty-five mil
lion of dollars for the current 'year, oven
with peace, and without estimating any.
tiling for its postal deficiency..
A Montgomery* dispatch to the Charles
ton Mercury, dated the 27th, say*s: ‘‘There
is not the slightest ground for the dis
patches sent hence to Charleston, stating
that the President was about to leave for
your city. At present there is no likeli
hood whatever of his quitting Montgome
ry” ___
TO the Public.—The undersigned, being well known
as a writer, would ofTor his services to at! thoso requiring
literary aid. He will write Orations, Addresses, Essays,
Presentation Speeches-and replies; prepare matter for
the press; write Acrostics, lines for Albums, Obituaries,
uud in fact attoiid to every species of corrospon leuco.
The utmost secrcsv maintained. -Address,
May34 FINLEY JOHNSON, Baltimore, Md.
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Southern Congress—Instructions for Col
lectors.
Special attention is requested to the fol
lowing circular to Collectors of Customs
of tho “Confederate States:”
Congress of the Confederate .States, V
Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 18, 1861. j
To the Collector of Customs, Charleston, S. V:
Sir : By direction of the.cncloscd resolu
tion of the Congress of the Confederate
States of America, I herewith transmit to
yon copies of the acts passed by* the Con
gress ou the subject of duties on imports.
You are instructed to collect duties on
articles imported from all foreign States,
in compliance with the provisions of these
acts.
Respectfully, y*our obedient servant,
Howell Cobb,
President of the Congress.
fj|> ®uc5dun’5 quails.
Missouri State Convention,
Jefferson City, March 2.—Yesterday
the .Conventon was organized permanently.
Sterling Price was elected President. The
members were qualified ; taking an oath
to support the Federal and Constitutions,
in accordance with a resolution adopted.
The communication of the Commissioner
from Georgia was tabled.
North Carolina Election.
Raleigh, March 2.—The returns from
47 counties give 48 Union and 25 Seces
cession delegates. The majority against
a State Convention is about 8,000.
Gov. Reed was beaten In Rocking
ham.
Tho majority against the Convention
may be decrease^ and perhaps overcome.
Washington News.
Washington March 2.—The Senate de
bated the Peace propositions until midnight,
when they* took a recess until 7 o’clock to
night.
1 large number of conservatives from
the Virginia Convention are here, to
gain information touching the posture of
affairs and to report to the Convention.
The Senate was in session to night. It
is understood that Crittenden will make-
his valedictory speech.
Minister Dallas lias sent to tho Govern
ment tho facts, concerning the Chief Jus-,
tice of England’s cours, relntvo to the nc-
'ro Anderson, in the fugitive case, sliow-
ng the difference between the two Govern
ments, concerning tho interpretation of
the extradition treaty. . -
Kctmeasure or&trictly* coercive eharaet
er will bo established by* Congress,
ifortb Carolina Election.
Raleigh, March 2.—The returns from
37 counties gives 20 for compromise, and
13 for secession, and 3 divided. The State
is probably against a Convention by a
small majority. *
This invaluable medicine is uniailing in tte cure of
alt those painful and • dangerous diseases to which the
female constitution is subject. It moderates ail excess
nnd removes all ohstructions.aud a speedy cure may be
relied-on.
To BXwrrted Ladies
It is peculiarly suited. It will, in a short time, tring ou
the monthly period with regularity.
CAUTION.
These Pills should not he taken hi/ females during the
FHIST TBR E MOSTUS of Preg^tug, a* the;, arc
sure to briny on Miscarriage, hut at vuy other time they
are safe.
In all cases of Nervous and Spiuul Affections, Pain
in tho Buck nnd Limbs, Heaviness, Fatigue on slight
exertion, Palpitation of, the’ Heart, Lowness of spriits,
Hysterics, Whites, and all tho painful diseases occasion
ed by a disordered system, these Pills will effect ti cure
when all other means have failed.
Full directions accompany each package, which should
be carefully preserved.
A bottle containing 50 pills, nnd encircled' with the
Government Stamp of Great Britain, cau be sent-post
for SI .00 nnd C postage stamps.
General Agent for the United State*at,d Canada,
JOB MOSES, Rochester, N. Y.
Van Sciiaack & Grisrson, Charleston, wholesale
Agents for tho South.
Sold in Athens by C. W. A II. R. J. Long, and all
responsible dealers in medicine, throughout the South
ern States. April 26, 1S60—Xy
fSsj" This may certify that t-Lave used Perry Davis’
Pain Killer in numerous c,.ses. and' believe it to be a
very valuable medicine, i have prescribed it exten
sively in bowel complaints, (particularly for children,)
and it is in my opinion supei tor to any preparation I
have ever used for the relief of those diseases.
A. JIUNTER, M. D.
Java,
Tab
Rico,
Sugar, Brown,
f cladded,
'crushed,
' loitf,'
Molassofe. *$ gal. 40
N. O. Syrup,
SaltrIB bushel,
Salt, Liv’l, sk.
Steel, Cash
“ Gorman,
“ Blister,
41 Spring,
Iron,common size 5$“
*1 7 inclt. wide, 6 «
rt Band; o “
“ Nail Rod, 71«
COUNTRY PRODBC?'
gutter, 15 @ 20 -Lard,
EK>PV 15 “ 20 Tallow,
Chickens, I2J “ 20 'Cotton, B>r} , , -
Green Apples, 100 “ 12o Flour.'A h'.l ' 1
* 75 Wheat
200 Corn, f h '
“ 100
20 “ 20 | « ti,.,,
1* “ 10 Tobacco
in p*r bale,
k 'n v uu -
b jOsnaburgs, j* r
R-.-UtiL
hale.
10
bal^
IShirting, J,iisjf’ ...
in*
Dried •• 50
Pealed Peaches, 150
Uupeeled, 100
Cabhago, 10
Irish Potatoes, 75
Sweet “ 5(|
Onions, 75
lincon. Sides, 12
llam-s. 15
Shoulders,10
LIQUORS—ConnKt'TEi,
Meal,
12 -Oats,
10.8 Rye,
.75 I Beeswax
10.0 Feathers!
15 Wool,
Rugs,
12 Peas,
155 v
R* -
1R -
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loo-!
Whiskey, Cora, 75 (u-lo'i \\ iuc
Rcctifieu, 40 “ 60 j Mi,lei!;*’ ,2 "A
Rye, 60
Manongah 100
/Scotch, 350
Brandy, Peach, lOti
American, 60
French, 400
Apple, 75
1 lit)
lb.rt.
Sherry, v! '
■400 |Gin, Domestic, -■ !
L Holland, t-i
) Ru “: Kng.iJ
Jamaica, 250
125
' ()00
• 100
YES YOU MAY
USE O tt u r. C ft it M F X n
Heimstreet’s Inimitable tt-u.
COLORING?
A ND And it to be a perfect HAIR HESTOPlvn-
S\. promoting tho strength uml growth oft! ‘it-
giving it all the beauty of youth. lt„ vt , u a
READ! READ!! RfiABMi U!
Scanoox.LAKi;, Essex Co.,2i y,
February Cth k-,' 5 ■
W. E. Hagan, Troy, N. Y.-D«,r Sir fmf 1
your Hair Coloring or Restorative, and i*i!**l*
„;,n if T f..n. ..i„ un
making fl, e 4,"
A Glance at the Fast.--! former times, spring
and fn’l were unwelcome visitors to many, if not most,
planters' wives, ou whom devolved the superintend the
making of clothes of numerous servants, as are often
sceu upon plrututions, and it it not to he wondered at
that the advent of those seasons, on account of the ma
ny duties they brought with thorn, were dread id. The
mistress of every plantation then hhd plenty to do, with
very frequently imperfect or unskilled assistance.
Now, happily, however, there is a gory decided change
for the bettor, and a Grover A Baker Sewing Machine
will do more in a few hours than could in time pact be
done in a day, and do it better than could posssibly bo
done with a hand needle. As evidence of the efficiency
of the Grover A Baker Machine,, we may state that
Hon. Judge McGuire, of Munroe, La., who has one,
says, “ My negro clothes were made with it last fall,
and lignin this spring. I am perfectly satisfied with it,
and would not bo deprived of its use for threo times
its cost.” Can auy thing bo more pointed or satisfac
tory ? A Grover A Baker Sfewimr Machine should be
indispensable iu every family, and especially in every
planter’s family, anil we think will be found in the pos
session of every planter who regards bis own interest.
pleased with it, I take pleasure i
statement:
From the effects of a very severe fit ..f sk-b
about 18 years of age, my hair commenced hirais,!!!
and so continued to grow until it ftcaut oei/JI?V
being very harsh and coarse. Last hemic„ j i'
reached my fitly-third year, when I inducnlF,
itn *f« Hair Ls
Reprisals in Georgia.
. The authorities of Goorgia havo done
precisely wlmt any sensible man might
suppose they would do, after the unwar
rantable exercise of power by the Repub
lioan police of this city, acting under the
instructions of a Republican Governor, in
seizing property belonging to the eitizens
of Georgia. If tho authorities of this city
are justified in pouncing upon cases of mer
chandise. under tho notion that they are'
“contraband of war,” when no war had
been declared, aud without process of law,
tho authorities of Georgia are equally justi
fiablc in making reprisals, by seizing upon
vessels and property belonging to us. The
initiative was taken by us and should have
been taken with duo regard to consequen
ccs. The results are told to us by. tele
graph, and occasion no surprise.—Newt
York News.
Thursday Mr. Goggin read a series of roso- or ^“'£ 0 * toke plcasuro rotur nin g .our thanks to the
places under the exclusive jurisdiction of
Congress, and-situated within the limits of
States that permit tho holdingof slaves, or
to Interfere with the iutor-State slave trade,
this Committee does not deent it necessary
o take ony action on tliose subjects."'
The vote was then taken on the amend
ment tp the Constitution recommended by
he Committee, which prohibits any alter-
,tion of the Constitution interfering with
slavery in the States. The vote was yeas
one hundred and twenty, nays seventy-one.
A awo-third vote being required in order to
recommend the amendment to the States
tor adoption, the proposition was therefore
lost.
hitions which he proposed to offer: ‘ That
tho Southern States should have proposed
amendments to tho Constitution, in pursu
ance of tho fifth article; that it is the duty
of Virginia now to invoke the co-operation
of the Border States to provide measures
for concurrent action hereafter; that Vir
ginia is attached to the Union as it was,
but it does not protect her rights as it is;
that it becomes her people, in Convention,
to look to every remedy for relief, and pro
vide, in the event of failure, for the future
relations she is to occupy, having a due re
gard to her position as one of the"Southern
States.
Personal.—Hon. John Bell passed
through Alexandria, Va., ou Monday af
ternoon, on his way to Washington. Ho
eaine via the Orange and Alexandria Rail
road. At Culpepper C. H., wlton the cars
Stopped, ho was called 'out and addressed
tho citizens for a few moments. Mrs. Bell
accompanies her husband.
Tiif. Djrkct Line of Steam Shu’s.—The
Charleston Courier of Thursday says:
“We learn that over'$100,000 were sub
scribed yesterday lor
a direct lino of steam
tublishmcnt of
* between Charles-
ton.au.(l LiverpooLCWb hope iu a few
days to-be able to annourtoe tlie whole of
the stock taken up, and may this impor
tant enterprise inaugurated so auspicious
ly, bo successfully carried out.” _
Jioj Improbable.-—The Charleston Mer
cury of Friday says: It was currently ru
mored upon the streets yesterday, that
Major Anderson and Lieutonants Davis;
and Talbot of the garrison of Fort Sumter,
would, on the 4th instant, resign tbeii
catnmisriona in the. United States Army,
and retire from the fort,” r
* ' ' - < •% '-7*. ^
Virginia Convention.
In tho Virginia State Convention on
Grand Jury Presentments of Wal
ton County.
GEORGIA—Walton County.
W E : the Grand Jury, selected, choseu and sivort for
the February terra of Walton Superior Court, make
the following presentments.
Wo have examined-the public buildings, and recom
mend that tbe door of the debtors’ room of tho Jail
be lined on tho iuside with sheet iron; that the doer of
the criminals' room be strengthened with new hinges;
that the roof of the court house and the gutters bt re
paired; that tbe door of tbe co'urt house and the Grand
Jury room, and tho plastering overhead in tho office of
tho Clerk of the Superior aud iuforior Courts bo suita
bly repaired.
We find the books in the offices of Clerk of the Supe
rior aud Inferior Courts aud Ordinary, neatly kept, in
uiaunur that redacts credit upon those officers. The
vouchers und returns of the Ordinary, as Commission
er of the School fund, which we find to be correct, ex
hibit a balance in hands- of ».'i <**B*'ty
tfarcu UtUlars, after payment of all claims upon said
fund for tbe year 1 SCO, which amount is to bo applied
to the School fund of the current year. IVc recommend
that the Inferior Court aaeess a tax of ten per cent cnly
for School purposes for tho present year. We. find the
accounts of the County Treasurer correct, and that tliero
is a balance, up to tho 8th iust., in his hands of seven
hundred and forty- cightdollars.
Tho bridges on the Appalacheo river at Kilgore's
mill and at Snow’s mill, hare been recently, washed
away and "destroyed—that knowu Thompson's briege,
on the same river, has been partly washed away, as
also that kuown as Low's bride, across tho Alciva
river. The following bridges aro in bad order to.v'if
Bullock’s bridge, Presley’s bridge oil the Adcova, and
the bridge on Beavcrdam creek, at Atchison’s mil..—
We call the attention of the Inferior Court to the above
named bridges. Wo recommend that tho Inferior
Court reimburse John M. Ammons tho amouat he has
paid out in building tho bridge kuown as Ainrac-uh
bridge, deducting the value of his own on the same.
We recommend the Inferior Court to levy such per
ceut. uponjho State tax as, iu their judgmeut, the county
may require and the presure of the times may author
ize, not to exceed fifty pci- cent. Also, that said Court
levy additional tax for the support of the poor as they
may think proper.
Wo recommend tho Inferior Court to appoint a Com
missioner iu each District, whose duty it shall be to
report to John Dickiusou, the overseer of the poor, the
persous in thoir respective Districts entitled to receive
assistance from the county. We call file attention of
the Inferior Court, and of tho citizens of the county,
to tho propriety of establishing a Poor House.
We recoinmeud that ail free persous of color have
guardians speedily appointed.
Wo further recommend the establishment of au elec
tion precinct at Walnut Grove. *
To his Honor, Judge Hutchins, we tender our thanks
for his able, distinguished and impartial discharge of
the duties of his office, and for his courtesy to onr body,
and respectfully express the hope, which wo believe to
bo nnauimous in our county, that tho close of his pre
sent term of office will not wituess his retirement from
tho Bench, of which ho has been one of the brightest
friend to purchase two bottles of Hcinis:
storativ.c prepared by you. I commenced mi, ,,
cordiug to directions, and in a few days was , j.V*
to find that my hair from tho roots outward wJ. w
back to its original color. MYL V SE.UItv'
Essex Co., st.—Myla Seaman came before ’ ^
duly sworn, and says that the utio
this the 6th day of February. Ifc'jS.
JOEL F. POTTEfi, j. }.
me 13d»»
“sent b tm
PlTTSFOitn, Vt., Au>. l 155}
I hereby certify, that my hair having been!* ,1
gray, I used Heimstreet’s Hair Restorative fotau!
by W. E. Hagan, of Troy, N. \'.) for (out *Sv«h
my hair was, in that time, restored to its origins 1 , coin
I fully recommend the article tu he all it elsim;,
WM. KLN'USLET,
Pastor of the Baptist Church, Piusl'dr], Yt
Mr.' W. E. IIaoan :—I have used IIc-iaiBtn*.', !hi
Rcstorattive for three years, aud have found it do be i
most excellent article. It not only restored theoehio
my hair, giving it new life and strength, l,at it cuw
myself and wife of a most obstinate eruption upon tin
scalp, which nothing else seemed to benefit. I folly be
lievo it to be tho best, article in use.
Yuii.-s Respectfully,
KNOWLTON ROWLAND.
The above are but a few of the many letters -drmm
mendation which have been tendered to the proprietor
of Heimstreet’s Hair Coloring or Restorative, It hi
been used by thousands of people, and it never f-ilat,
restore tho color aud growth of the hair. This siugalai
effect is not produced as when dyes arc used; l„r it let
upon tho uatural secretions of coloring nnttcrat ti,
roots, and thus effects the change. The cola, pivlteu
is not a counterfeit, hut the natural >Iode «/jm'i II
does not color tho skin.
Prieo 50e and $1 por bottle. Sold everywhere.
W. E. HAGAN A CO..
Proprietors, Troy. X. Y.
Sold in Athens by C. W. A II. It. J. Long, u,<l by til
Druggists in the country.
Van Shaaok A GHiHnsox^Charleston.
llu.l*l« 1| " _
NOTICE TO PLANTERS!
THREE THO USA NI) PA IRS OF THl
Best Negro Shoes in the world!
Made by MeOLESKKY & DOYLE.
W E will keep a good assortmen t of these at lb; stop
of Messrs Pitner, England A Freeman, in Aitczi
where Mr. McGleskcy will be found at all times, read;
to wait upon customers. Wo will sell thciofbveii
lots, from 10 pair up, at SI.50 per pair.
Cash will he paid for Hides.
Oct IS. * McCLKPKF.Y A P0YLE.
SELLING AT COST!
BUGGIES,
Roekaways,
Blacksmith’s Tools,*
LUMBER AND FIXTURES,
I N the COACH BUSINESS, at the Town Spring'*!
of Brick Range, Athens.
Novi tf R. S. SGIIF.YEXm
J. M. SMITH,
FURNITURE DEALER
Solicitor General S. P. Thurmond for liis uniform cour
tesy to our body, aud the able manner iu which tho du
ties of his office are invariably discharged.
We request that these presentments bo published in
all the newspapers in this Judicial Circuit.
R. P. BEARDIN, Foreman.
Mr. Goggin made a long speech in advo
cacy of Ins resolutions. He desired the
doctrino of the Constitutional remedy for
wrongs. Ho wanted consultation with the
Border Statos to form a Confederacy and
invito others to join it. Ho opposed pre
cipitate action, hut said that wherever
Virginia went, he should go with her.
He believed that. Vinriniu WAnM l\a Snt
He believed that Virginia would be inse
cure in a Southern Confederacy, but the
period for conference with The North had
now passed.
Serial Holitrs.
Facts tor Consideration.—Brandreth’s Pills
have been bel'uru the wurhl for nearly hue hundred and
ten years. They have an established character for
for safety ami efficacy, which places them -in the
first rank of all the medioico* of the day. They art.
purely vegetable, harmless to the temlerest age or
weakest frame, yet of sufficient efficacy to thoroughly
cleanse and purify the blood, through the organs of the
stomach and bowels. They aid and improve digestion
aud sound, refreshing sleep follows their use. They
have cured thousauds of cases of the most distressing
dyspepsia.' All tho symptoms of confirmed consump
tion have been removed by tbeir use, and health has
again blessed theonce despairing invalid. Costiveuess.
the great promoter of.disease, is infallibly cured by
these pills. Apoplexy aud paralysis are as surely pre
vented if the pills are pcrsoveringly used as soon «s
fullness or intense pain of the head is experienced.—
Thousands of coses furnish in proof. Price 25 cents
per box. Sold by" Dr. R. M. Smith,. Athens, Ga.
. f —. ismii
: < NO MORE GREY HA
KO MORE BALD
— 1r r,- . ii‘ 7TH I?
- Because
into general use. There
and'fl.OOW bottle.
OANACOoL
Cqarlcs 3. Sorrels,
Thomas T. Sawyer,
Daniel N. Easley,
James P. W’jlkerson,
AVilliam 1*. Oox,
Henry D. Coleman,
Absolom E. Roberts,
William Palmer,
Archibald Tanner,
Leonard B. Hayes,
Ordered by the Court, that that the foregoing Pre
sentments ho published in the newspapers according to
the request of tbo Jury.
A truo ex tract-from Abo Minutes of February Term,
1861, of Walton Superior Court. This 16th day ot
February, 1S61. J011N P. EDWARDS,
March 6. ‘Clerk.
Calvin Xi. Graves,
William D. Malcom,
George W, Knox,
William If. Freeman,
Augustus E. Culbreatb,
John J. Gunter,
Jamos M. Shepard,
James H. Nowell,
John Simmons.
EVERETT & MADDEN’S
CONSOLIDATED VARIETY SHOW
Is ComingT
*yyiLL exhibit at Athens, ou FRIDA Land SATUR
DAY, March 8th and 9th.
This performance embraces. Magic, Music Comic 35c:
ccntriciti< s Fun, Fqree, Frolic and Foiblcr The
whole, forming a Miscellaneous Melange that never'
fails to please.
MAGICAL ILLUSIONS,
AERIAL SUSPENSONS, or
PHILOSOPHICAL SLEEPING IN THE AIR.
Phenomena with the Six Watches.
The Dog Saucho, the best trained dog in America,
will be Introduced.
The world renowned and celebrated
TOM CLAN NON,
Has been -eugaged, and will appear in hi* Comic
Songs, Dances, Duett*, Ac. fU B. NETTLETON,
March G.
Ageut.
ATHENS, GA.,
College Arenuc, ttco Boors ahocc T.B. IVilsonim
K EEPS all kinds of Furniture, Wiudow-Su*<Ib T»
scls, Cornice, Ac. .
Also Mctalio Burial Caskets, of a new, elcraul »>
superior style. .bovi
NOTICE.
A LL persons indebted to the firm of A. M. Wt >(»
CO. for the years 1858 and 185», arc earnestly
quested to call at our store aud settle. If this w?®
is not complied with on or before the 1st Jan.
aro determined to sue all, without distinction, of
ask is what is justly due us, and that wc will hna.
Wecontinne to keep on hand a full supply of
Builder’s Hardware,
Shovels, Spades, Hoes, Chains, Blackoutl
Tools, Bellows, Anvils, Vises, de. die.
All at our usual reasonable prices.
Novft,
. to
A. Mf WYXG A CO.
WM. B. JACKSON & CO.
FACTORS AND
COMMISSION MERCHANT**
Comer l)ay an<l Drayton street?—tip-staira*—
Champion & Fiwiuau*^
SA VA.yy.Hf- 0A.
v. a. vVREi-t-
Latc Superintend
Fleii la C° aL ‘-
WK. B. JiCKSON.
Formerly with Capt. John
W_An,'erson.
Befer-mees in. ,Sh«.i.»o*...Ca|>t. John
Messrs. Bpstor A Villalonga, Claghorn A Cnntu**
Erwin A Hardee. Octl.-M
New GJ-oods
NEW GOODS!
T HE undersignod are receiving Gaily their ecu f
'supplies, consisting of
liry Groods
Clothing,
Hoots and fe
HARDWARE,
CK6CKE G H l6cEBff
SALT,IRON,NAILS,ANVILS, J*
and BELLO WS. CASTINGS f
WARE, CARPENTER’S TOO*
and other tbiugs, too tedious to n>
We, also, have alarge supply of fine _ h(
Sides, Lard and Hams, alt of which wo wdl **U s
as tho cheapest. Customers will do well to h
call before purchasing elsewhere. . . r n,
J. W. REAVES A Wfc
Sept. 0. No. 13, under FranM>» 11 u ‘
T8 now receiving a handsome stock of
tf.w. /nrw-iru
N 0 «ss*S&£sa
, mud fewer <»•»%.
,,L and he will
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