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SOF/TiHERN /GONFED ERA €<Y< urn ftnnfeilerttg JRDAY, APRIL ia, 1861. PtmMl* hesrted Meed tid fellow-eilteea will tesve lbi« morning on tkt 1$ tin, via West Point and Montgomery, visit to our breve boys st Panaaoo- in ebnrgo a largo quantity of nioo- prov!s«ons, a few oloan shirts, rt the OaU-Citj Guards, jrat to loam that Dr. J. P. Albert, Or- Capt. Loo’s Volunteers, is sofforing |from an stuck of rheumatism, at Pon- rin the Columbus “Enquirer”strong- kmsads ifoo.lfartin J. Crawford, of that ( Governor at the next elcotiom. *Timas’* hoists to its masthead, irnor, the name of Hon. William H. nd advocates his eleotion in a vigor- rial. in the Griffin “ Confederate recommends Hon. F. S. Bartow for Another writer in the same paper, nds lion. Hiram Warner, litor of the “Wajnooboro’ Nows,” re- bids Hon. John E. Ward. Battalion Election, of ear city and oounty readers who are to miliUrj doty, and reside in the White* nd Peach Tree Battalions, are all inter- la the proper organisation of the same, ill, we have no doubt, turn out en masse •lection for Majors to-day. eandidates ia the Whitehall BatUlioa apt James H. Purtell and Mr. Thomas Uiams; those in the Peach Tree Battal- !eeer>. Daniel Pittman and Elias Hoi- election for Brigadier-General of theSec- rigads, 11th Division, will also bo held , Mr. Wm. P. Howard, ef this city, is idate. An Eloquent Argumnut. srday morning an argument was deliv- sfore the Supreme Court, in the esse of iw Bojd, Plaintiff ia Error, vs. Benj. H. Defsndsnt in Error, by John W. Park, which ia a thomo of admiration by all ieard it. Park is a young man. Ho was admitted ice before t^e Supreme Court at tkio and this was his maiden effort before tribunal. He spoke with grace, ease and ty—withont rant or affecUtion, and with and power which Attorneys of long prac- eldom acquire. His argument was cotn- •nd though the dry dsUils of s law dis- befora a Court which knows and hears j and evidence, generally render all such very uninteresting, and even irk- yet the attractive manner and power of Vs address, enchained and delighted ie Judges, Bar and specUtors. predict for Mr. Park, an honorable and career, and he has our best wishes. The Adams Express Company, iew of tho many favon which thisGom- confers upon the public, we think its tj and corporation, should he free from ixea. now conveying to the soldiers at Pen- from their friends In this city, and all cities in ths Confederacy, many valuable ,/res of charge. This Company always ▼alusble parcels and packages—and, •11 contributions—to and from our SUta without oharge, and, in numberlsca ways, wra a public-spirited liberality that is commendable. It hss become a fixture us—a necessity which we esnnot do ii. We think an exemption from city tas- would be nothing more then equity and LATEST iN&WSI,, COMMERCIAL. Bombardment Of Fort Sumter Commented! ANDERSON FIGHTING BACK I War Veasels Outside tie Bari Extra Session Confederate Con gress Called! SBTOSTtO CULT ST WM. U. SAMS*. ATLANTA, April 13. Selesyesterdsy were large,copqpislly ot Corn. Notwithstanding the tremendous avalanche of this artiole whioh has been pouring in from the W*# for some time past, the dtmsod ip better •pw lpaatt wee a week age. Prime Tallow 9mi$adi!g»et8i Whita Bagno ii firm snd tending upwards. The markets West have aliadvaeeed. We quote Vi, Ilf, Iff. II, for Shoulders, Bides snd Hams. Flour is ouiet—prinoipal sales made of Su- f srfine ana Extra Family. Extremes rsnge S 36@$8 AO. • Lard is firm—IV(A 13. Sugar* and Coflhoa moving off steady. In ducements to purchasers excellent. The rush of freights still oontinues unabated, and a visit to our oity sny day about 6 o’clock in the afternoon, would satisfy the most skep tical that we have Uu Railroad City. Goods are being shipped to this point, vie the Tennessee and Virginia lines, from ths North, in soms quantity. Rsosipts per Western A Atlantic Bailroad for Allaata yesterday ware as follows: Corn 4,276 sacks. Meblfe 4 Montgomery Is a Blue of Excitement! LETTERS NABQLE TO BE ISSUED!! ■ * Gen. Reneau and Ben MeColleugh to Mareh against Washington! Mere*.km Coutxgeoux. id, th. proceeding. of tb. State Medical liation, whioh w. pnbliih alaawbara thia Ding, It will b* DMB that that body baa ally MC«d«d from tb. Am.ric.n Madical ration. W« commend their xaeauion ar ea to th. cental penial af all our read- I, h from tb. rigwroex pan of nr friend e. Legaa, af thtx city. It. tern- eomprxhxnxlTanui aad ability teorably eon par. with any uexulob doo- ' tbit oar r.Tolatien hla produced. C**«ta John” »N f.r Cbarlnton 1 ehroDlele, with no little eoncen, that anUaat aad patriatlo triead J. J. Thrub- •0. bu goat to tb* Wart I*tel|igx4e, rtoaiv.d here at about fir. o'clock tbia xf- a that Gen. Beauregard had commenced 3*aib.rdmxnt of Bamter, aid between time aid tha departare af tba 9 o’clock ha but mad* all nxcxxxiry arrangement* departure to witoan tba icaoa of celt- id wa bara na doubt that, if oooaxiou rx It, he will make hi. mark upan tha xA- Meating ot tba City Council. Oouneil prooaadingi ImI wigbl are inter. We are compelled, for want of apaea, if.r tb. pnblieatlon of oar report till to- morning, whan it will appear in tall. Atlaxta, April 13,1881. " SniTOM : Allow aaa to call tha at- » af tb. City author!tte. to th. grat nx- ly .Killing for lb. .xteniloa of gu light* tba oorn.r new oecupi.d by Mr. Mabo- an Dxoalur atrut, down to tha Ptanlag •f Peek A Bowman. Than ought, fcrlh- , be put up at leaet thru more llghli along •Irent. It ia tblakly paaplad. and tba altl- are all orderly and rupxatablx—aabuil. t* and cheerfully paying all axxctlani oa ■ in tb. way ef texu for tb.goT.rm.nt of ity. and iteimprov.m.nL Th. atrut and wal k. in thl* locality art aa aauddy la wet tear aa la be noaafa tar paductriana; aad ■ton* wall raoeatly pat ap, aaar M li danger oflb.lr aukx who r ‘ — pwalk protected bytkl. wall I* *“|W of their awkiwK. it wUk prateated by thl. «a»fSd without railingataU.auMgMwaaM^dal* lb* taw ■Wf ritST DISPATCH. Confederate Commissioners Denounce the Lincoln Government. Washington, April 12.—Tho Southern Com missioners to the United States Government left yesterday for home, Seward having refused to receive them in their diplomatic character. They addressed a letter to the President, say ing that if hostilities occur, on the hesd of his Administration must rest tke responsibility.— They repeat, that they had almost daily indi rect assurances that Fort Sumter would be pos itively abandoned, and that the Government efforts would be directed towards peace; but, instead, under this pretext and assurance, it bad sent immense armada to bear despatches and to provision and reinforce the Confederate Forts. They accuse the Administration of gross perldity, and state that they will return to an uissfei people, *%4 express their firm convic tion that War is inevitable. BKCOXa DISPATCH. uarsTA, April, 1 Jib.—Passengers from Charleston, this forenoon, announce that firing Fort Sumter begun at half-past I o'clock this morning. Private Dispatch in Confirmation* Col. John W. Duncan of this city, has kindly handed us the following dispatch received by him yesterday; Mohtoomkrt, April 12—1 am informed on reliable authority, that Gen. Beauregard open ed fire from his batteries, on Fort Sumter, at 4} o’clock this morning. I Till CD DISPATCH. Momtoomkry, April 12.—An extra session of tho Confederate Congress hss been called to meet on tho 29th April. Mobile is in a blaze of excitement and rejoicing. Fifteen guns were fired to-day in honor of the attack on Sumter. FOWIf !>!8I»AVCH. CXAEH8TO.N, April 12.—The bombardment of Fort Sumter continues. The Floating Battery and Stephens’ Battery operating freely—Sum- tor returning the fire. Three War vessels repor ted outside the bar. P1PTH DISPATCH. Momtoomkry, April 12.—Severn guns are be ing fired in front of the Executive building* amid great rejoicing, at the attack on Fort Sumter. Three cheers for Gen. Beauregard, and three for President Davis. No later Charles ton news mads public. The Cabinet have been in session all day. Letters of Marque and Re prisal will be issued immediately. Gen. Ren- eau and Ben McCollough have proposed to the Confederate Government to have 25,000 men in Washington City wtt$ii ten days, and to take Lineals and Scott prisoners. McCollough has 10,000 man now in Virginia, and be has already purchased 10,010 stand of arms. SIXTH DISPATCn. Nnw Yoax, April 12.—The steamer Vander bilt was taken to the Navy Yard to-day. It is supposed she has been chartered oy the Gov ernment. S „ • Flour Hats Whisky 25 barrels. MONETARY. Unchanged in every respect. Deposits very large, and specie in extra demand. Dutiable goods from the West are principal ly as follows: Candles, Soap, Feathers, Whisky, Liquors, Dry Goods, packages and Tobacco. Those of our friends who have such coming, would do well to provide for them. River News. Nash villi, April 11.—The river at this point continues to rise, with plenty of water for the largest class steamers. The only arrival yesterday was the John A. Fisher from Paducah. She departed again at IS o’clock. The Mineetonka leaves for Paducah at 12 o’clock to-day. Captain Sims is in command, with Doyle and Peeples in the office. LAWSHE A PURTELL, Have on hand, and offer for Hale, all ItindM of MILITARY GOODS AND EQUIPMENTS, SWORDS, The Markets* Nsw Yort, April 11.—Sales of Cotton to day 1,109 bales; the market was quiet; Middling Uplands I2t@12|e. Flour firm; Southern, $5 30@$5 60. Wheat—the better quality of White lc higher; Kentucky White 60@64c.— Corn—White lc higher; Mixed 66@6S cents; Southern White 70c ; Yellow 67c. Spirits of Turpentine firm, at 36c. Rosin firm, at $l 35. Rice firm, at 3?@4£. Freights on Cotton to Liverpool dull. Stocks firm. Special tn the Augunta Constitutional!«t. A flairs In Charleston* CHAM.MTOS, April II— Midnight.—Th# ex citement in the city to day has been intense in oonsequence of the rumors tbatadsmaud would be mad* for the surrender of Fort Sumter, and if refused an engagement would take place in the evening st 8 o’clock. The demand was made st two o’clock to-day, and Mesqm. Cbesnut, Ohisolm and Lee were deputised to carry the message from General Beauregard to Maj. Anderson at Fort Sumter. About one thousand persons assembled on the Battery this morning, anticipating a fight at eight o’clock. Two hundred raounfed guards patrolled the stfunteet the city. No fight, however, as yet has occurred. The Harriet Lane has been reported to be off the bar, snd signals have been displayed by the guard boat and answered by the batteries. tins, enquiring for news, and making enquiries generally, “What of the night ’’* Hk*. Roger A. Pryef has received ex appointment ia Gen. Beauregard’s staff At this hour, (midnight,) the exeitement has mostly subsided, and no eooSfnt fa looked for to-night. Oo* more regiment went over to Morris* Is. land to day. Ths general impression appears to be that bowed, the Divinity of Penes may yet shape and fashion nil thfnga smooth. GEORGIA. Items from the Charleston Courier. To the Ladies.—In consequence of a largo number of troops being ordered out, the Sur geon-General respectfully informs the kind ladies of Charleston that a further supply of bandages, two and a half and three inches wide and six yards long, and of lint, will be acceptable. He acknowledges, with sincere thanks for the State, the liberal contribution of $261 by the ladies for surgical instruments. It has beta expended advantageously. An Acceftablk Tokkn.—The very accept able token, in the shape of a Rifled Cannon, which we mentioned yesterday, bears the in scription ; “ Presented to the Sovereign State of South Carolina, by one of her citizena residing, abroad, in commemoration of the 20th Decem ber, 1860.” It was accompanied by a good supply of shells and balls, and apparatus for mounting, and it has been put in place. Where that place is it becomes us not st present to re port. OPENING DAY! MRS. DURAND 12th April, (instant,) will be her regul opening day for the Season, and cordially ex tends to her patrons an invitation to examine her styles without farther notice, apl 1-tf. SPRING MILLINERY! Mrs. J. M. Boring H AVING just returned from Charleston, where she purchased her present Spring Goode, takes pleasure in inviting her friends snd the publie to an inspection of them. Her stock is quite full, and embrecei all the latest styles, which will be offered st prices to suit the times. Rooms in Parker’s new brick building, on Whitehall street. April 11. ~ CUTTING & STONE, ’ Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign snd Domsstic DRY GOODS, pONNALLY’8 Block, Whitehall street, four VJ doors from Alabama Street. aprll. WILLIAM F. PARKER, THOMAS W. MURRAY, Formerly of 191 Chambers 8t., New York, iMPonvtns a wholesale dealers in Wines, Liquors & Cigars, ▲HO COMMISSION DEALERS IE BUTTER, CHEESE, Ae., .W. SOT, Bay Street, Savannah, fin. April lO-dawSm. SASHES, KNAPSACKS &C. We arc now prepared to furnish ever;/ article in tho MILITARY LINE, of any quality, und in any quantity, suitable for every grade or department. Our 9toek of CLOTHS, CASSIMERS, MARSEILLES & LINEN GOODS, READY-MADE CLOTHING, GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, and TAILOR’S TRIMMINCxB, IS VERY FULL, RICH AND FINE. BEACH Sc ROO;E SPRING GOODS, INCLUDING BAREGE ANGLAIS, ORGANDIES, PRINTED JACONETS, LA WNS, DE CHINES, CHALLIES, SILKS, PRINTS, GINGHAMS, EMBROIDERIES, LACES, <£e., etc. O US Block will b* complete and Urn, *nd will be lold tar WHOLESALE PURCHASERS Are invited to examine our Stock. We think wc cun offer them uncommon in ducements to BUY FOR CASH. We arc Agents for the celebrated J. S. SINGER ti CO.’S SEWING MACHINES. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, April 10, 18(H. Loan of $5,000,000 —FOR THE— CONFEDERKATE STATES OF AMERICA. T HE undersigned Commissioners will open Books of Subscription for the above Loan in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Agency of tbe Geor gia Railroad Bank, on the 17th and 18th days of April; and, on application, will give any further information aeaired. WM. W. CLAYTON, Chairman. RICHARD PETERS, mH-td A. W. JONE9. CONFECTIONARIES. F. M. J ACK, .Agent, NEXT DOOR VO W. V. HKRBIflU 4 CO., Whitehall St„ Atlanta, Oeorgia. K EEPS constantly on hand an excellent stock of CONFECTIONARIE8, FRUITS, CAKES, NUTS, CANDIES, PRESERVES, JELLIES. PICKEL8, ho., he. Also, Fine Imported WINES, BRANDIES, TOBACCO. CIGAR r lc., Ac. Also, a great variety of Fancy Articles—Bas kets, Toys, Ao. The Ladies and the Public generally are re spectfully invited to call. mar8. BRYSON & BEAUMONT, Manufacturers and Dealer* in MEN'S A BOY’S CLOTH/NS, GENTLEMEN • FURNISHING GOODS, CLOTHS, CAS8TMKRK8 AND VSSTJNGS, Markham’s Iron-Front Ball ding, White hall. Street, T. M. brtson, I ATLANTA, GEORGIA, v. v. bbaumost j April 2d, 1881. COKE! COKE!! COKE!! AT THE OA8 WORKB. 3E qusntity for sale f 121 cent per bushel. Feb. 21—dtf. J. F. WARNER, Supt. COLORED PHOTOGRAPHS. P ORTRAITS taken from Life, or copied from Old Daguerreotypes, Ao., by the Photgraph ic process, and ENLARGED TO ANY SIZE, from Miniature sis# up to the size of Life. Persons having Daguerreotypes of thsir de ceased relatives and friends, now have the op portunity of having them copied to any size they may wish, and painted up to the Life in OIL OR WATER COLORS, OR PASTEL, with the certainty of getting a perfect likeness in every respect. pB'' Gallery on Whitehall Street. Atlanta, Georgia. C. W. DILL, April 3. Photographer. Collector's Notice. pUSTOM Duties will be required on dutiable W Goods received by the Western A Atlantic Railroad from this date. Importers will report the arrival of such goods to FRANCIS R. SHACKELFORD, April 1, 1861. Collector at Atlanta. PROFESSOR NOTTS OjlNCING ACADEMY, CORNER or PSACU TBK* AMD MARIETTA STREETS, Atlanta, Georflsu D AYS OF TUITION: Mondays and Tues days, from S till 6 o’clock, P. M., for La dies, Misses and Masters ; aad the same days, at night, from 7} till 10 o’clock, for Young Gen tlemen. Terms, $10 for the full course of 12 lessons. Feb. 19—tf. Negroes for Sale. T HE subscriber offers for sals Six Likely Ne groes—a Woman, 37 years eld, a good cook, washer and ironer, and nurse; a Boy, 12 years old ; a Boy, 10 years old; a Girl, 8 years old; a Girl, 6 yeais old, and a Man about 27 years old, a good hand in a Tannery. Apply to March 18—If. WM. H. McMILLAN. Steam Tannery for Sale. T HE underfill ned offers for sale their STEAM TANNERY, situated on Deoatur street, near the Rolling Mill. There are attached thirty-six Tanning Vito, Lime-House, Curry ing Shop, Drying Lofts, snd Shoe Shop, with necessary Machinery aad Tools. hop, wi Also, < JOHN F. HUGHES 4 CO., Norcrost' Building, Marriott* Street, Atlanta. Ga., O FFBR for sale, at the lowest cash prices— 169 Barrels Extra and Superfine Flour. 19 Barrels common Whisky. 26 Backs of Rio Coffee. 19 Hogsheads of Sugar. 21 Oaeke el Bacon. 19 Barrels of Moleseee. 2,999 Bushels ' rime White Corn—to arrive. »St-lw. frame Dwelling*, two wells, and a branoh of water running through the lot Capitalists will find this one of the best investments ever offered in thia city. Apply, on the premises, to McMILLAN A BELLING RATH. March 18-*tf. _ ' WANTED! S OM E eight or ten good journyemen Hatters, to make Wool aad Fur Hate. Steady employ ment aad good wages. Apply to m19. J. M. HOLBROOK, Atlanta, Ga. CENTER 4 TREAD WEU WHOTHALI. R1MT, ATLANTA, Faar Door. Below Bud, * So tea* •*.'., —»»*LK« 1*— CARRIAGE HARDWARE * TRIMMINGS SHELF AMD BUILDERS’ HARD WAR! t SWEDES, AMERICAN, CASS COUNTY AND ENGLISH IRON, AND CASS OOUNTY AND ENGLISH CASTINGS I —alm, nr am**— K A CASKS Show, at Maantaeluw priaaa. kj\J Call aad w* u before ro* bar ala.wh.ra. You •ball ba plaawd. jun.14 CENTER A TREADWELL. THOMAS F. LOWE, COMMISSION MERCHANT, For the purchase and sal. of Western Produce, Cotton, Grocrrlc* end Mcrcnendt*. (corral!,, Franklin Building, dlatcM Street ATLANTA GEORGIA. April S, 1831, WHITE WHEAT FLOUR—XFFF, Freshly Ground, For sola by STEWART & MOORE, raicu, $4 60 pna 100. April 6, 1861,-lw. CHINA_ DEPOT. COLE & WYLIE, V/holetah and Retail Dealer* in AHINA, Glass, 6il.tr, Pitted Wtrs, Vssm, \J Paritn Figures, Ksrosius Ltmpt, Candle sticks, Tea Trs.s, Table Mate, Baekets, Glut Shades, Tablt Cull try, So., A., CHEAP POB CASH. White Granite and common Crockary at wholesale, at Charleston priMt, nearly appo site Buck A Boot’s, Whitehall strut, Atlanta, - Georgia. April 34.1841. CASH, at as low prices ai fered. March 4,1881. Goods have ever been of BEACH 4k ROOT. 1861. 1861. SALMONS & SIMMONS, Wholesale and Retail Dtalera lu FOREIGN & DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, Corner of Whitehall and Alabama Sts., Atlanta, Georgia. NEW SPRING STOCK! O NE of our firm having returned from Mar ket, where ke hasjustcompleted an exten sive purchase of our Spring Stock of DRY GOODS, wa taka this method of adrisidg tbe public of the ume. Our slock of STAPJ.K at FANCY GOODS were never more attractive. Tha supply of BLEACHED AND BROWN SHEETINGS AND SHIRTINGS, Ae., is ample. Crepe B’dsglsft, Barege Jlugtate, Breath Chintz, .Mozambique, Erode Bhlne, sod a splendid usortmeut of Plata K Fancy Stlko, Bilk Mantle,, Butter,, Re., LaY k* foun< * amoQ 8 our usortmeut; alto, ALSXASDSR KID GLOT S3, SILK BITS, de. Every variety of Ltdies’ aodMittu’ SHOES, manufsetured in Philadelphia expressly for onr trad*. A more beautiful lot of CARPETINGS, OIL CLOTHS AND MATTINGS wa have never displayed in this market. All of which wa will ull low for CASH. Orders promptly attended to. SALMONS A SIMMONS, Atlanta, March 38,1881. SILVEY & DOUGHERTY, NORCROBS’ BULIDING, Junction 'Whitehall Be Peaoh-Tree Streets, Atlan tst, GFoorgUp H AVE just received, and are now opening, the largest stock of Goods they have ever offered in one season. Their stock was bought exclusively for Cash, and will be priced at low ^guree. They have every variety of DRY GOODS, from Brown Homespuns to ths finest Dress Bilks; all kinds or fresh LADIES' DRESS GOOD8; a Urge assortment of including Linens, Lawns, Piece Goods, Calicoes, Ginghams, Ae.; all kinds of H08IERY end FANCY ARTICLES. Also, a large assortment JEWELRY, WATCHES, dec. In their Basement Rooms, they have an ele gant and frill supply of Ready-Mad* Clothing, and GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, TRUNKS, UMBRELLAS, Ac. AUo, about $!0,000 worth of SHOES, BOOTS, &c. embracing all sisee, and a great variety, for La dies, Mieses, Men, Boyn nnd Children. They repeat: their stock is vary fall, and ay are determined to selL The pnblie are respectfully invited to call and examine their stock and prices before pur chasing elsewhora. irch8 BILVEY A DOUGHERTY. J. W. HEWELL, wboluAls and asTAU. asALaa iv Fancy and Staple DRY GOODS, MARKHAM’S BLOCK, Comer Whitehall Ac Alabama fits., ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Fab. lt-ly. ROBT. L. CRAWLEY’, Wksitule ud tctail Dealer ii PRODUCE AND PROV -AND— Gaaenl JBasiaen Asm!, waissMiAassca - on Alabama itneL JOHN FICKEN, Importer, Manuhaturar aad Dealer in liTili GIIA1I, TI1A000, • NUFF, PIPES, AC., Wbolual* aad Rteail, at tba Big. af Fttanta Cigar .Wtepantef,!,, Wbtlab.ll Strut, Attest*, Oaargfa. Merck M. «i« xt.xx*x. joxx w. inn. KIRKMAN & LUKE, C0MMISSKM MERCHANTS, lBx BS, A* a* xxd Strut ■tear te Jew, Kixat.a, Juu W tuvnuA NuhvillA *■*. !•* *—Ite