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Ttie th. . i >t . i*. mnwHt i U*l of * rtp- ‘
Tin iulu~l ‘’ kX.Mu- U 0 • real lKmcxracj. The |
, . r . , r ,i*n (lovernmeot, though 1e ;
iH> >*"'. or delegate*. As *
*e llnak our theory of *overn
. that the lirlejtslc should exercise ‘
, . j.ithorsST absolutely, and not contin- ‘
;:c v'rowißg -pirit, manifest for many |
\ .i- it-jTi i-tit..tivt s shirking their own
>* *>•<* upon the eb etors, ,
, •* _v bt’iiiitd the people, we do not;
, as unmanly iu itself, contrary to tlic theory i
, i i:.i-linterin’ ■ ■ , anJ a retrograde movement
t..s .that .lute uemoeracy, which, by <li
vidtßK responsibility, weakens government, and
ts’Cium s a Minree of 1.... . urity to those rights of
person and property, for which alone Govern
Asa htnli principle, then, we are clearly of !
opinion that the delegate.atter fully making known ]
bis views to the electors, and after having been
elected upon those clearly announced and w ell tin
responsibility, and that his action should bind th<
constituency in a word, that if the people, in
their folly, their madm , their ultra-parhaanhip, 1
Uie ; r disregard of public virtue, make a bad bar 1
gain, they ought to he made to stand to it, for the
lopU must enjoy the bb ‘sing*, or suppose the |
evil*, of their own • But while this otmral J
principle, in regard to the ai-tion of elector and
represents! b•. I •om et, yet it must be maui
fost to all nlc. will rell-.-l upon the matter, that 1
whatever actum the app.oachingGeorgia fonven J
tion tun d.’ -liii, si told be submitted to.;
direct affirmative or negative vote.
There ure very many considerations which
should induce the majority of the Convention, i
un it v. may I* ti>< ir action, to submit it to the j
ratification ol the w hole people of the Htate at j
the poll - The most ignorant and careless among ;
JJ
. t !- \ Iv the im-'t tmiinentaous and the most |
luouu n t of our nves. Georgia never waa
mil 1 uioti before to take action upon a question
of such i a*t magnitude, of such solemn import, |
as that now presented. The dullest now see that j
this is no frolic but a mailer for grave delibera- .
I lion, and for the must earnest and thorough pre- j
Par.’ *od for . .rdml and enthusiastic unmuim-
Ltr. In order then that the greatest moral pow j
|i should attach to the notion - of this great and |
*
bent upon the Convention to submit their action j
for popntar ratification.
Besides the aeat reason for ratification, arising
out of the grave and unusual action likely to be i
ha/1 in the Convention—action which directly con
ccrus the rights and interests, and the future
prosperity and bappine* <♦ every free citizen of j
the State- action, * h/< • ♦ Herts may continue halt j
a century, and iu which may really he hound up
the very essentials of the civilization of the age
there are many pcruliai reasons, just at this time,
why contrary to the g*ural principle which
ought to govern repr*'.-tentative and constituent,
the Convention mould submit its action to the
people. v.
|* i j v*rv mu l that there is no legal obligation
resting on th* Coni. ntion to await the vote of the
people on this action, hut it is perfectly within the
Convention’.- power to submit such action or not,
a* it *e.-H fit. While there were ostensibly only
two parties in the lute/ fiction the immediate se
cessionist* : “id the co /ipeiationists—yet the peo
ple In Id very variant opinions, not really as to
the neces itv of resistance and redress, but as to
the mode, and measure, and time thereof. This j
being true, n ih quite possible that many citizens
refused to rote, finding no representative offered,
of their peculiar views on these points. We do j
not intend to maintain, of course, that those who f
failed or ref used to vote are rod legally uud justly j
bound by the act of those who /lid vote, but, out j
of respect to the non-voters, it might be good
policy to submit the Conventions action to the
people. On account, too, of the inclemency of the
weather on tho election day, man; citizens did
not go the polls.
But, another great and peculiar reason for rati
fication in this/ use, and indeed iu all cases of
such vital interest, arises out of the structure of
our Spite organization. That organization bears
no sort of resemblance to the federative organi
zation of the Union, except us regards the mere
subdivision us the territory comprised within the
limits of each. In the Union, /vch St at sis su
preme in the control of its own affairs, but not so
in regard to ea .7* county of the State. It will
readily be perceived, that from the manner in
which our counties are organized, and the manner
in which delegates were appointed, it is quite
possible, nay very easy, for a majority of delegate*
to be directly in conflict with a majority of the
peoplr. Whether this he so in the present in
stance we are unable to say, but for the purpose
of determining that \ery fact it is important thut
the Convention ask popular ratification. By the
organizat ion of counties, and the apportionment of
delegates, two hundred voters may exercise two
thirds the power in the Convention, which is
given to twenty-live hundred. This is plainly un
equal, and a strong reason for ratification.
Teller from \ loc-Pi e*llent Breckin
ridge.
Hon. John Breckinridge has written a letter
ttv Gov. Magoffin, of Kentucky, iu which, while
favoring the compromise propositions of Mr.Crit
temit'H, he expresses himself as utterly hopeless
of their being adopted. He concludes as follows
The infinediate question now presented, is peuce
or war. Whether the rnjlit of a State or States to
dissolve connection with the federal system be u
reserved right, or one growing out of the Consti
tution, or the right of revolution, the great fact
lies before iih, that the act has been done; and
we are not permitted to doubt that in u few
weeks seven or eight Slates, containing a larger
population than the thir teen Colonies at the epoch
•of the Revolution, v\ HI have withdrawn from the
Union and declare/1 then independence. Under
‘whatever mum) disguised, a collision of arms with
Xhem will he war.
Tli iloininanl purty liere, r. p otinn i vorytliinc,
pro|iuiiin|’ uotliiiifr. an’ piiremm; u policy which,
under Uii’ mime ol “ i-nli.r.-iny the lawn,” ami
• • ppnishine traitors,” tlneutens to plunge the
eotiitii t into all the calamities of civil war.
The federal Union cannot he pteserved by
tutus The attempt would unite the Southern
Stalest in resistance, while in the North it great
multitude of true and loyal men never would con
sent in shed the blend ot our people in the name
and under the authority of a violated compact.
.V serious collision upon existing issues would
destroy w hatever hope may vet remain id’ pri son -
tng or'restoring the Untou. An attempt to hold
it together with the bayonet would exceed any
thing yet recorded iu the annals of human mad
ness ami folly. It Mould bring on a war of vtn
s! vain pled ferocity, in which every vital principle
sit the Union would disappear forever. It the
.South should succeed tu maintaining her iutle
prudence, the fends and animosities engendered
liv the contest between the sections would he
transmitted to succeding generations, while, it she
alum hi he subjugated, the (lovcrumcnt would In
come in lotto and in fact consolidated, and
would soon roach the usual historical termination
in a military despotism, lint her subjugation is
impossible without extermination and that is im
possible.
Ami vet the dangor of civil war is imminent,
unless it shall he arrested by prompt and cner t
gene Action. If. before the passions of men be
come aroused, sod a series of untoward events
drift os iulo strife, Kentucky and the other border
Stales shell calmly atol (irmly present a united
front against it, I believe it may he arrested. Kil
leen States are potent to prevent war. This, too,
would strengthen nil the true men iu the Notth
a-rn Slams who resist the atrocious policy. Upon |
Shis ouestion let us annihilate party. The force
rtv believe that Kentucky and other Southern
Stales are set eaislv dtvtded'on this subject. L'n
i,. - tilts eao h,- .piiekly - wu to he a delusion, it
ttisv Sgcor.to the parent of a breed of w oes.
‘l'he w'lAdoni of the legislature w ill doubtless j
nrovtde w Hatever is needful ; y et, at a time like
this it bcee'U'vs the dntv, as it is the right, oil
every man to ,'ifrese tits opinions; and. as one j
eitiien ot the f„mtno..wealth. I give my voice
for a State I'ouveu.'mu. It ts only by the direct
action of the severa.’ £ il,o< . > their sovereign j
eapaeitT. vital anything slTeetual can now be done; ,
and for one, 1 desire that Kentucky may hare an
opportunity to determine, >•’ the most solemn ,
manner, her judgment of her r. gl.ts. aud her attt- j
Hul* in the i*rt*M-nt condition ot ;,ui*ir>. in* tuts >
not boon an inactive nor inglorious member ot j
the Confederacy : she is m the presence ol great j
and startling events, and it ** nut her nature to
it in hstl. ss apathy, borne along by rapid cur
rents, without the jKnvea to direct her course, l.et j
her have the opportunity, through her chosen I
representatives, of deciding upon the prospect ot j
reuniting all the States m a couaiituttouai l nou,
or, it* that shall be impossible, let her be u a posi j
lion to determine her own destiny.
This letter has grown longer than 1 intended, j
although 1 have adhered pretty cK*sdlt to my 1
original purpose, rather to present facts, and ni\
impressions of them, Jroi n this stand-point, than |
to enter upon elaborate discu>sion. I need not j
gar to you, my dear sir, that I have uttered no- (
thing in *0 obtrusive spirit, but rather, reluctant j
Iv and sorrowfully. My suggestions in regard to
the action of Kentucky art* ottered tn a spirit of
iavalty to ihe State l love and will ever obey. j
TLcv are clear!’ right, or very wrong. It right,
‘he pleasure will be mine to have said a timely
word ; if wrong, 1 will know how to bear without
a murmur all the consequences of an honest but
tfcrriblo mistake.
Very sincerely, your friend,
John O. Hkik'kis ridge.
Hod. B. Magoffin, Governor of Kentucky. i
From Charleston. —A despatch dated Charles- j
Jau. loth says : The despatches received j
bci-e that the United States aloop-of-war Brook- |
Ivn is coming here with an armed force. has creat- j
ed an intense excitement.
Great preparations are making iu the harbor 1
lor active warfare. A large steamer called the j
Marion, of the ’harlestou and New York line,]
has been purchased by South Carolina, and or- j
dered to be razeed for a man-of-war. Her upper j
eabius to be taken off, and armament supplied. — I
Tu** buoys iu the harbor have been removed.
Th* Brooklyn will no doubi be tired into when
she ui*ke> her appearance, aud it i> expected that
fort Suiter will open on the South Carolina for- I
titieatiooa, when the tight will become general.
The are preparing In it aud for the j
worst. It is evident from the present determined j
ho suit* attitude ot the people that the Brooklyn
cannot come in without a great tight. Maj. An I
dertou will doubtless protect her with the gnus j
of Fori Sumter, lie ouly pledgi.d himself not to j
prevent conimuuiiau. u between tile authorities j
jf South Carolina uad the torts now in possession
of the State, till Lieut. Talbot came back
A ateam tug called the •‘Aid/’ Lieut. Hamilton,
formerly of the federal Navy, wm man ding, left
the wharf to-night lor a reconnoitre. She mount ]
ed one gyu.
There is much talk of sending to Savannah for i
steam tugs to be used as .jmi beats.
K.jfejgOC* CoeaiesrEiy.—The Charlotte Bui j
.-.etuTaitvs:—A very tiantrerous t urious note
on the Commercial Bank ol this place, isaya the I
Wilmington Herald. - is tre.(ueut!v sent here from i
the South West- The engraving is *'. and is uo 1
. eenutoe no* 1 * ~f som<> ° ,h ‘‘ r “Commercial
fcnk- sltered to Wiluiinutou, X. C. The centre ,
• * _j, . whaling crew- C>n the left. 5 and :
* ?„u “ail below it, on the right. 5 and ;
Si wheel below it. The Commercial Bank
bcrelias like it■ A bad looting * note j
“rSie Bank ol Wilnungton has made us appear- |
Lre from the - ante direction. The Bank has
J, 0 * BOle below M||
voa loot ISI vxx. -Thirty-two boxes of fire [
A “ this civ yesterdav on route j
sn?jsTu>*-y- !
iorkbv . 1 U!t!ll itv ordered for the j
the iiret-ahip.ni u ’ I'Uh.
State of tomai^S- |
f COM MITTICATED. J
Mr. Km tor In yonr issue of this morning, I
find a communication from Col. William H. T.
Walker, on which I desire to make some .com
ments, with the frank and friendlr spirit which I
endeavored to infuse into my former article, i
I to which his is a reply. In that article, I referred
to several things, in which that gentleman had no
! more interest than any other respectable citizen.
In what I said of the recent scenes in poblic
• meetings and at the polls, there is no allusion ■
whatever to him. At the la.st, he was not present ; ,
■t the first, ho fur as concerned the defeat of a
disorderly attempt to prevent the organization of
the meeting within the City Hall, bis conduct was
highly commendable, and I doubt whether any of !
1 his frjeudf Lav* commended it more sincerely than
the writer. While I doubt not,had he been present j
at the polls, he would have tried to repress what j
I am sure I have not too harshly charactcrizoU as j
“most disgraceful,” but I do exceedingly doubt
wh/rthef he would have succeeded ns well as lie
•lid in the public meeting. Those whom he paF
fi>! \ -meted and withdrew from that meeting
: a.) n<t then seen such violators of the rigrtis ot ;
other held up by respectable men “as persons” j
to whom ‘’ail honor is due,” because, forsooth,
they did not do uil the wrong they might have i
done Influenced by such commendations from j
high authority, ’tin not strange that they went I
farther than their predecessors, with sonietbing
like the assurance of honor from the eulogists ;
of the first, inasmuch as like them, they had ah j
stained from some additional wrong they might t
have'done ; for while they grossly insulted, among
maiit others, one of the first men of the country, j
J dMtioguiahed alike for private and public virtues
| —eminent social and official position, and pre
j eminent service to the State, they did permit him
j to deposit his ballot, when they might, by brute
j force, have prevented his doing it. But to re
; turn, 1 imputed to Col. Walker no participation
i in such things. I knew him to be incapable of
giving countenance to them by present participa
{ tion or after (/raise ; but let. all men beware how
, they stir up the pa*.-ions and then praise or palli
ate the misdeeds of those whom it is their duty,
while they still retain their ephemeral influence to
j restrain and guide.
I respectfully cail Col. Walker’s attention to
| *ome inacuracies in his quotations from my arti
cle. In the last paragraph of his communication,
, with what seems an intimation, without an express
assertion, that I applied the quoted word to him,
| he says “premature valor,” “noisy professions of
love of country,” Ac., are rather conspicuous in
. the article to be altogether agreeable to my taste.”
• Now, let me say, that “valor” is never “prema
ture ;” it is never too late, Dever too early—but
; always iu good time and place, whensoever and
j wheresoever found ; hut not required to be at any
j time ostentatiously “displayed before public meet
; mgs or in newspapers, or (if a Civilian may be
allowed to have an opinion on such a subject; even
| “amongst soldiers on the battle field.” But I said
i nothing of “premature valor,” but, as himself ev
j erywhere shows, of “premature demonstration# of
| valor.” To this i add, and by reference to the
context in the article responded to by Col. Walker,
it will fully appear, that neither th'jse words nor
“noisy profusions of love of country” were ap
plied to him, or to anything done or said by Kim.
j As to the graver matters of revolt and treason,
; I am perfectly willing to define and defend the
j position I assumed. 1 insisted on the absolute
| inherent sovereignty of the tftete i as he and eve
ry other intelligent and consistent secessiont
mud do, or utterly fail to support the doctrine
which gives name to his party,) and that “armed
opposition” to her, whether commanding resis
tance or submission would be revolt, nay treason
against the State. I sufficiently stated that the
policy sometimes contemptudusly called “submis
sion’ legally means co-operation, if attainable—-
separate secession when till means of redress shall
have been tried in vain. Now, according to my
doctrine and statement of it, the co-operationists,
making “armed opposition” to the State’s man
dat./* for immediate secession, are equally obnox
ious to my strictures; they apply alike to, and in-
I dude all citizens of whatever name or party, who
in contempt of her sovereign authority, resort to
armed opposition against it: and respectfully but
firmly protest against Col. W.’s exclusive appro
propriaiion to himself or his party of what rightful
ly belongs as much toothers as to them. Treason
consists in levying war against the State within her
limit , adding to her enemies within the same,
giving to them aid and comfort in this State or
| elsewhere.’ (Cobb’s dig. 782.)
j This reference to the law may be convenient to
1 those who may desire rightly to apprehend what
j I may have said on the subject. I admit that
what is technically—treason, may sometimes, be
I honorable, nay glorious. In monarchical govern
mi nts, it would be high treason to attempt to pull
down the bloodiest tyrant that ever disgraced a
throne, fu such a case, while the law might con
demn, patriotism, reason, and humanity might
applaud. But in a Republic—in the Republic of
Georgia, where the sovereign is the people, and
that people, in the legitimate exercise of their
sovereignty, httve determined upon her political
course, iu this or in any othercrisis of her affairs,
and upon what the citizens (her subjects,) shall
or shall not. do, 1 repeat, “armed opposition by
her own citizens to her high behests, would be
revolt, nay treason against, the State.” But lam
happy to know thut the gentleman and soldier, I
have named, is not more interested in this matter
than any other true and loyal citizen. It is true,
he said “if Georgia should conclude to submit*”
(which I have supposed indicated her course of
political action,) he was ready to join in re
volution against such a course. I had ta
ken this as a conditional declaration of tvar
against
Nly remarks on that subject were general, in
cluding all her citizens, whether secessionists or
co-operaiionists, who might resort to “ armed
opposition” to her will, but including only such.
Painfully impressed by the thought (the existence
of which I frankly admit,) that a son whom she
had cherished and honored, had declared himself
ready, in a certain contingency, to join in revolu
tion against her, l am now greatly relieved to
know, through his own words, that he “ wars
against fanaticism, and not against Georgia .” In
(Bid’s name let him demolish the first, at the ear
liest moment. lam only anxious for the safety
of the latter.
Such being the position of Col. Walker, tliere
is no vital issue between us * we may —probably
do—differ in relation to some blatter of minor im
portance, but we may well afford to be mutually
tolerant of such differences. But, having my pen
in hand, I must notice something in the Colonel’s
article, the tendency of which is most unfortu
nate. By force of associations certain words
seem to have something like an electric influence
on all minds : speak to men of “ altars and
hearthstones,” “swords” and “flags,” and
you at once command their attention.
When the cry is raised to strike for “our altars
and our hearth stones,” many a man who wor
ships in no temple, bows before no altar, and ha
bitually abandons his own fireside for far less re
spectable (daces, is tired with martial ardor to light
in war for what m peace ho seemed to dispise.
Os these, unlike many others who now harangue
the people ; this gentleman has said nothing ;
and ho this general remark made, en passant, by
way of illustration, lias no special reference to him,
but as to “swords,” referring to that which he so
gallantly bore and used in the hammocks and ever
glades of Florida, and on the bloody fields of Mexi
co-stained only with the blood of the savage or
of foreign foes—of this sword, “once his pride,” ho
says, “/ threw it a wag with contempt and grasped
that other, the gift of his State, not to be used
against her, as we nre now assured, but turned
against those of a kindred race, and once his fellow
citizens, though now recreant to their duties and
worthy of bis ire.
Let his trusty blade, when the dark hour shall
have come, be deep dyed in their blood, if a stern
necessity shall require it. But, believe ine, in af
ter times, when his sons, emulous of the glory of
their sire, shall urge their respective claims to
his weapons of war, the coveted sword will be the
one used in foreign war, and not that which even
j their misdeedr made it his duty to turn upon his
• countrymen. Such, let him be assared, will be
the decision ot his descendants, whether citizens
of a re united country or of one of its many shat
tered fragments.
Aud so, too, of the “ flag of the country’*—for
still—though but for a brief space of time—still
wc have a country and a glorious flag—not yet
converted, if ever to be “converted into an aboli
t ion black flag.” No! It still waves with its stars
and stripes, and might long continue to wave ns
• >ir own, if we would manfully hold on to it aud
not retreat from it and the Union it represents,
and weakly ami despairingly abandon it to trai
-1 tors who threaten to desecrate it. Oh ! what a
revolution must we have already undergone, that
we can thus speak of that glorious emblem, so of
ten bailed with rapturous enthusiasm—nailed to
the masthead and planted on the rampart where
Americans of all sections fought, shoulder to
shoulder—and in triumph unfurled it over con
quered towers, palaces and cities,
j With our flag must go down most, if not all, of
! <*ur national airs aud songs. Who, with the espi
i ouage now surrounding us, will loug have too
audacity to call for “Hail Columbia;” ami as for !
i “The Star Spangled Banner,” it is understood
! that, already, an attempt to ring or recite the
words of that song, composed by a Southern man
in a Southern fortress, while under a British can
nonade. would be the clearest evidence of treason
• to the South.
But, to do justice to all, the proscription of that
i song is far more sensible and logical than some
! other things which have been done; for what
; is more treasonable than its burden, “Oh long
may it wave, o’er the land of the free, aud the
j home of the brave.” Let the utterance of these
; words be, by statute, made treason in the first de
gree, for if they be not buried forever deep in the
gulf of oblivion they will at some future day, rise up
again, aud like the Rani des Vaches of the Swiss
to remind the soldier of his former home and
| sicken his heart with the thought that he may
never see it more.
But let me turn from these saddening thoughts,
\ dispose of oue or two other points in the commu
nication of Col. W., of a personal character, and
i hasten to conclude this already too protracted
• article. That gentleman complains of my under
l taking to reprove him, and thence infers that I
! am an ag&i In this he is right. I have
! lived loug enough to learn, among other tilings,
1 that speeches made iu public places, on public
i affairs, and put into newspaper* are open to pub
| lie criticism. 1 admit that a certain decorum is
expyted of all gentlemen in the exercise of this
ihef undoubted privilege. I have not intended
to disappoint tnis reasonable expectation.--
; ‘Tis hardly necessary to say that I have treated
Col. Walker with all due respect. I characterized
him as “a worthy and honorable gentleman and
I gallant soldier.” If he could give “me credit for
some discrimination, and know mr estimate of
I what a soldier and gentleman should bo, he would
1 overlook, or. rather, consider unintended, auy
’ thing that might seem indicative of a want of pro
-1 per consideration for him.
j From the concluding sentence of hia communi
j cation I infer that he takes umbrage at what I
j certaiuTy intimated, that military men, whatever
j their merits might be as soldiers, were not usually
! o f highest authority in civil atfairs; but it ought
I to have occurred to him that this was no dispar-
i aijenieut of him.
■ General Scott is universally admitiedto bean ac
; complishod soldier—l>aniel Webster was a great
I lawyer aud statesman; they were both in the
} public service at the >uue time, but 1 take it for
, granted that uo President would have thought of
i referring legal and political questions to Scott, aud
! military ones to Webster.
! So offence was intended, nor ought to have
! been taken; it was simply the application of a
| familiar ides, variously expressed in different
| languages—very bluntly m some of them, but
| distinctly and respectfully in ihe Latin maxim.
enii/Hii* *’M art* credsnJvtn e*t.
| • Georgian.
< harieftlou I tenia.
From the Charleston Uovrier of Monday we
| take the following items :
! Our brave volunteers were generally in goovi
! health and spirits at our latest reports from the
! several posts and camps.
{ Ukvkm'b Skr\ ice. —We arc informed that Henry
J Mullens. I\ A. Aveilhe aud X. L. Coate hare been
j duly appointed, respectively, as Lieutenants, first,
i second and third, iu the service ol the State ot
I South Carolina.
j The negouueus aud correspondence between
! Fort Sumter and the Executive Headquarters
j which began on Friday, as we have reported, were
1 continued or renewed’ on Saturday, and many ru
-1 mors were afloat concerning the objects and re
i suits. It is useless to mention such rumors, as
the truth will be known aa soon as compatible
w ith the public service and sound policy.
Col Isaac W Hayne, under a special commis
sion from the Governor, and Lieutenant Hall,
I with and from the Commander of Fort
Sumter, left on Saturday afternoon tor Washing
ton. 11 itreu X. Gonrdm, Esq., followed in the
i night train o* Saturday, on the Northeastern
Bail Road, with a commission from Gov. Pickens.
The Democratic convention at St. Josephs, j
1 Missouri, on Friday last, passed resolutions ma
| king common cause with South Carolina, in case :
i she is attacked by the federal authorities.
CKOKOIA ITEMS.
, Sad Indeed.—A telegram from Texas, a few
days since, brought to a large circle of relatives
an<l friends, in this place, the sad intelligence
that Win. F. Wade was killed by his brother,
Henry Wade, on the night of the* 25th ult.. near
Round Top, Texas. They are natives of this
county, aud their mother! and most of the fami
lv, reside in this place. Coming, a the news
does, without any qualification, it brought a heavy
shock upon the family, and, indeed, upon the
whole community. We trust that some mitiga
ting circum*tauci s may s *on appear, to relieve
the crushing adguish of their devoted mother. —
Madison i 65.) K&>r.
Kamhqtake.— At about o’clock this evening
our quiet little village was considerably jo.itled by
an earthquake. Two distinct shocks’ followed
each other with an interval of about thirty se
conds. It was sensibly felt in all parts of the vil
lage. A flying rumor reached us this morning
that the Federal troops had c/>nuienced the bom
bardment of Charleston, and the shaking of the
ground naturally suggented the idea of mortars
and “ Columbiads.” — Gaines* iUe ( Ga.) Air-Line
Eagle.
Melancholy Accident.— We learn with deep
regret that Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Wm. Amos
and Mias Ann Rankiu were riding in a buggy,
when some part of the harness breaking, the
horse ranaway and threw them out, killing Miss
Rankin and seriously if not mortally injuring
Mrs. Amos. Mrs. A. is the wife of Rev. Wm. ;
Aiiior, of Chattahoochee county, and Mias R. was :
a resident of this city and sister to Mrs. James ‘
Rankin. The parties were on their way to the j
j residence of Mr. Amos, and the accident oocurred
! about six miles from the city, near tho plantation |
j of Maj. M. W. Ferry. The bodies were taken to j
| Maj. JVrry’s residence, where every kindness
i available was rendered. Miss Rankin was about!
■ fifty years of age. In her death the poor aad af- i
j fliz'tz-d Lave indeed lost a fneDd. Her charities j
| and many Christian virtues will long be remem- !
| bored, tor she ever acted towards them the part J
I of “ the good *Samaritan.”— Col. Eng., 10 th.
\ Went out too Soon. —We understand that one !
of the secession candidates fOr the Convention in
a neighboring county, after the votes were count- j
ed out on the night of the election, returned thanks j
for the honor conferred on him, in a ifeat little |
speech —treated to a considerable amount of wine
and other good things, and went to bed with all )
the satisfaction of a politician who had been en
trusted with the weighty task of tearing down j
and building up governments iu a day. But alas
for the mutability of human greatness ! he woke
up the next morning to learn beford*breakfast that
there was an error in the first count, aud that he
wasn’t elected!— Columbus Enquirer.
New Route for Cotton. —The prospect of an
early blockade of the forts of Charleston and Sa
vannah has already commenced to effect the bu
limias relations of this section of the country.—
Col. Cothran has iust shipped 100 bales of cotton
to New York via Knoxville, Lynchburg, Gordons
ville and Alexandria; thus carrying it nearly
twio as far by Railroad and about the same dis
tance by water as if it were shipped to Savannah
or Charleston. Col. Bayard informs us that all
his shipments will hereafter be made by this same
upper route, until the prospects below change.—
Jr this change becomes general, it will be a great
loss to the Georgia Railroads and the extra
freights will come out of the fiirraers in the end.—
Home Courier.
Laugh Arrival ot Powder.—A schooner ar
lived here yesterday, from the North, wfith 201*
barrels common powder, 75 kegs rifle powder, and
a large quantity of musket powder, the property
of the .Slate.— Sav. Hep.
A detachment of seventy-five men from the
Republican Bluvs went down to Fort Pulaski yes
terday, to relieve the infantry now on service
there. They were equipped in marching order,
with knapsack, canteen, Ac., and clothed with
woolen shirts, instead of coats, which are just the
tlimg for comfort while doing hard w’ork, and
there is no scarcity of the luttef—a fact of w hich
they will be-sufficientiy aware before returning.—
Savannah Republican Yzth.
Charleston Vessels Arrived at Savannah.—
The following vessels arrived here yesterday
from Charleston, having been prevented from go
ing into Charleston harbor, by tho sinking of
three vessels in the ship channel, hy the authori
ties :
Ship Cathadin, Perkins, from Deal.
Ship Albert Gallatin, Storer, .
Bark Vankee Blade, Burke, Ireland.
Ship Augusta A Victor, Ollivier, Ha\ re.
Ship Emily St. Pierre, Tessier, Liverpool.
| iS’at>. Rep., 1 6th iust.
A Little More Lively. —The recent advance in
c.'tton lias created quite a little stir in this mar
ket. Il the cotton is not sold soon, there 1m
obliged to bo great distress in the country, among .
ilie mechanics and laborers, to whom many suiull
amounts are due. It does seem to us that, ta
king the distracted state ot the country into
sideration, it is both the duty and interests of
planters, to At leant sell enough cotton to pay off’
all their small debts, and among these we would
suggest that the printer ought not to be forgot
ten. Ten cents is a lair price for cottou and con
siderably above the average of the last five years.
1 Home Courier, 12 th.
ALABAMA ITUNN.
The Bottle Intelligencer, a paper published on
board the steamer “Battle,” which plies between
Montgomery and Mobile, furnishes the following
items:
Aooidbntally Killed. —We learned at Bridge
port Landing, that a party of young men at Rob
iuhou’s steam mill, near the town of Camden,
W r ilcox county, were practicing target-firing with
a globe-sighted rifle, when one of them acciden
tally shot and killed a young man by the name of
Foster, Saturday last. It appears that Foster was
.sent to the target (three hundred yards ofl’) for
the purpose of stopping up the bullet holes, aud
some bushes intervening prevented tho party
from observing alibis movements. Just as the
trigger was pulled, Foster stepped directly in
trout of the target and was instantly killed, tho
ball passing through his head and striking within
half an inch of the centre of the board.
Accident. —While the Baltic was lying at Hatch
er’s Bluff', the St. Nicholas arrived, and u attemp
ting to laud, the limbs of a tree curried away the
escape pipe and injured the steam pipe so badly
that the engineer was compelled to extinguish his
fires. We were not able to learu whether any
one whs hurt, or not, nor could we ascertain how
long it would take to repair the damage. The ac
cident happened about one o’clock, Thursday
morning.
Horrible Affair. —We are pained to learn that
Mr. William English, residing near California,
Monroe county, murdered his three children, near
ly killed his sister-in-law ami then murdered him
self by cutting his throat, on Wednesday, 2d,inst.
We were not able to learn what cbuho produced
thin horrible tragedy. Mr. English has always
been regarded as a man of flue feeling, and was
much esteemed by all who knew him.
Direct Rail to Mobile. An uninterrupted lino
of communication by Railroad from Mobile to
Memphis has at length been completed. The Mo
bile A Ohio Railroad has been extended to Co
rinth, Miss., already connected by rail with Mein
phis.
Suicide. —We regret to learn that Mr. Warren
J. Jordan, a highly respected citizen of this coun
ty, committed suicide by shooting himself through
the head with a pistdl, on last Friday night, whilst
in a fit of mental aberration. Mr. Jordan was in
the prime of life, and leaves a family aud many
.warm friends to mourn his sad fate. —Eafaula
‘(Ala.) Express, 10 th.
A Telegraph Suppressed. —The telegraph agent
in this city received a message from his colleague
at Mobile informing him that the citizens of tout
j place have takeu possession of the telegraph there,
aud had stopped a dispatch iu cipher from the
Navy Department to the Commandant of the
Navy Yard at Pensacola, aud would not permit it
to be forwarded.— Rat. Intel.
Killing. —On yesterday, f(9th iust.,) says the
Marion (Ala.,) Commonwealth, Col. \\ . A. San
ders, of this place* was shot by Green B. Sanders,
ou the cars, at Hamburg Station, 7 miles below
Marioiu He received two pistol shots in the
head, from the effects of which there is uo doubt
but that he will die. His physicians entertaining
no hope of his recovery, have left him. A pre
liminary investigation of ths case was bad before
Esqrs. Cathey, Lea, and England, on yesterday
evening, which resulted in the defendant’s being j
bound over to the next Court in the sum of fifteen j
thousand dollars.
Col. W. A. Sai nderh Shot.—We learn from *
passengers who came to this city on the Mississip- 1
pi Train, that a difficulty occurred at Hamburg i
Station, yesterday morning, between Col. Win. A. I
Saunders of Marion, aud Green B. Saunders of the
same place, in which the former was shot lour
times by the latter. At last accounts Col. Saun
ders was not expected to survive but a short
{time. Not being acquainted with the full particu
lars of this unfortunate affair, we forbear making
further comment. —Stlma (Ala.) Reporter, 10 th.
We understand that Robert Boshell, living a few
miles from this place, committed suicide on last
Saturday morning, by hanging himself. Mr. B.
was a highly respectable gentleman, a good liver, j
and anißti that alwavs appeared to be of sound
mind. What could have caused him to commit j
this rash act, no one can conceive —Jasper (Ala.) I
Advertiser, 2</ in*t.
TENNESSEE ITEMS.
Tknkrssbk Legislature. —The Tennessee Gene
ral Assembly convened iu extra session at Nash
ville on Monday last.
Message ok the Governor or Tennessee. —The
Governor's Message to the Legislature recom
mends that the question of calling a Convention
be left to the people, He says the remedy for the
present evils exists ouly in constitutional amend
ments, aud iu case oi the refusal thereof, Tennes
see should maintain her equality and indepen
dence out of the Union. He recoin mends that the
militia be reorganized and ar-ms purchased.
Cold Blood Murder in Edgefield, Teen—A
marketer uamed Titcomb. was cruellv murdered
uear the Suspension Bridge, on the Edgefield side
of the river about 7 o’clock last night by some per
son unknown, who shot him through the heart
aud theu made good his escape. Titcomb, who j
has always heretofore, born the character of a
steady and sober citixou, was, at the time very j
much intoxicated, and iu walking along staggered
against a man, who passed on in advance of him
a few paces and drew a pistol. Mr. W. K. Lrcrs .
of this county, who was near by begged him not !
to shoot the man, ahe was drunk. The fellow \
replied “I*ll fix him,’* and as the unsuspecting and j
and unfortunate Titcomb staggered up to him, he
shot him through the heart. Mr. Lucua immedi
ately went to the assistance of the wounded man,
and* the murderer escaped. The officers are in
pursuit of him as we go to press, and we aincore
lv hope mav succeed iu arresting and briugiug
him to justice.— Xaskviiis Courier, the SM.
Ocoee Bank. —Rumors have been afloat for
several davs injurious to the standing of this in
stitution. and the public mind, which seems to be
verv sensitive jrst now, has taken the alarm ac
cording! v. We are authorized to state by one ot
the officers of the institution in whose integrity
we have entire confidence, that there is no good
cause for the alarm ; and we have this to say for
ourself, that we will take the issues of the Ocoee
Bank either at Cleveland or Knoxville, for any
debts due this office—and very glad to get them.
It is also proper to state that Ocoee monev is
takeu for passage aud freights bpth by the East
Tennesse and Georgia and Tennessee
aud Virginia Railroads. — > Ibst, 12 th.
Produce. —Corn is selling in this market at 75*
cents per bushel by the quantity—retails at 80
cents. Meal SO to’ss cents. Pork 7 cents per
pound, and but littie offering. Flour #4 per hun
dred. with a good supply ou ihe market. Butter
15 cents—eggs 10 cents. —Clearelaud HaxMr, 11 th.
Views of Ex-skcrktaries. —Hon. A. 11. H.
Stuart, Secretary of the Interior under Mr. Fill
more, has writteu a letter to a gentleman iu Chi
cago, recommending that a division line be run
along the parallel of S6 deg. SO min. to the Pacific
excepting California—that the normal condition
of all the territory we now have or may hereafter
acquire north of that line shall be free, and ail
south of it slave, until it shall be admitted into the
Union as States, and that then it mav be changed
at the pleasure of ita inhabitants.—'This, with the [
repeal of the Personal Liberty bills, the amend- ■
went and enforcement of the Fugitive Slave law. j
aud guarantees against interference with the inter- I
Slave trade, and with slavery in the District of !
Columbia, he thinka would lestore peace to the!
country.
Hon. C. M. Conrad, who was another member l
of Mr. Fillmore’s Cabinet, has written a long let
ter in favor of immediate secession by
! State action, on the ground that the slave
j could not probably agree on any plan of uuited !
separation, and also because the action already
taten by South Carolina has determined the
1 pours* oi the whole South.
| [Special Dispatch to the Charleston Mercury .] j
AVafthfngton News.
Washington, Dec. 10, 5 P. M.—President Bu- I
chanan and Gen. Scott have both expressed I
their gratification, this morning, at the narrow es- j
cape of the Sur of the West on the morning of!
the 2th from the batteries on Morris’ Island.
Tiie genera! understanding is, that the Brook-I
* lyn will immediately go in search of the Star of •
the West, and will bring her into Norfolk, and j
that reinforcements will then be sent to Charles
ton under ample naval protection.
A large nur. *er of theSoathejn members still j
in Congress, called in a body, on President Bu- ;
chanan yesterday • Wednesday,) aud earnestly 1
j protested aga >t sending any* reinforcements, j
or any vessels t any kind to the South, unless;
i the determined policy of the Administration was I
; to provoke a bloody and disastrous civil war.
Gen. Scott gained entirt control or* ;
ty of the Ad aid ration. President Buchanan j
, affects great surprise at the idea that the batteries
in Charleston harbor should have opened fire
upon the Star of the West yesterday morqjng.
J The Constitution newspaper, of this morning, !
published a letter from Vice President Breckin i
| ridge to the Governor of Kentucky, urging union j
J among the Sou*born States as the only hope of
i escape from civil war.
1 Washington, January 10.—A telegraphic de
spatch from Charleston was received at the Navy
Department, and was spoken of by Secretary
j Toucey in the S nate Chamber to-day. It was to
the effect, that the Star of the West had anchored
safely, amt was discharging at Fort Sumter. The
’ news elated the Republicans ; but the Southern
men would not believe it. Subsequent despatches
turned the tables. The Republicans and the Ad
ministration were much mortified and disappoint
ed at the result. A despatch from Hon. J*. M.
: Keitt gave the particulars of the firing on the
steamer, aud satisfied the Southern men that the
news of the safe arrival of the steamer was bogus
1 Senator Flaws, to-day, opened the battery
j against the President. His speech is considered
j to have been the ablest of bts life. Even the
I Northern Democrats applauded it. He denounced
the course of the Administration relative to South
I Carolina. lie implored the Republicans to save
the country the terrible effects ol a civil war.
; Senator Slidell introduced a resolution of in- |
■ quiry as to who is now de facto Secretary of War
I The resolution was adopted.
j The movement of Slidell’s look s to an impeach -
j meat of the Prudent for usurpation
A leading ma ufacturer of Providence, K. L, m
: a letter received to-day, says that the damage to
the business in that place iu the single article of
printed cloths, is not less than £40,000 weekly
This is solely owing to the loss of the Southern
trade.
The Star of the West is expected to rendezvous
off Norfolk. 1 ain reliably informed that the
Brooklyn and Harriet Lane*will return with the
Star of the West. The programme is that the two
war vessels are to engage the batteries whilff the
steamer lands provisions and men fo** Anderson.
A Convention is to be called in Maryland.
Special If ispe h to the Charleston. Courier.
Washington, J;;u. 11.—I am reliably informed
that the Brooklyn was despatched, not to enter
Charleston harbor, but to secure the return of the
Star of the West, in case she failed to reach her
destination.
It is a well credited piece of information here,
that the President will issue a proclamation to
endeavor to preserve the peace of the country,
but, at the same time, declaring to enforce the
laws.
In the House to-day, Mr. Lovejoy, of Illinois,
offered a resolution to make Gen. Scott comnian
der-in-chief of the Army and Navy of the Federal
Government, with power to guard the interests ol
the Republic, and see that it suffers no detriment.
The introduction of the resolution was objected
to, and the Chair ruled it out of order. Many of
the Southern members cried out to the Speaker,
“ Oh ! no! no ! let us by all means, have a vote
upon it, that we may see how near we are to
having a military despotism!” The movement
of Mr. Lovejoy was discountenanced by all per
sons, irrespective of party or proclivities.
It is expected that ex-Secretary Thompson will
publish u card to-morrow, endorsed by Judge
Black, setting forth that neither of them was cog
nizant of the order to send troops to Charleston
harbor, aad that tho President is solely responsible
for that act, and exonerating even Secretary Holt
himself,
Lieut. Talbot, the bearer of important dispatches
from Maj. Anderson arrived here this evening,
and immediately repaired to the War Department
and when he had a long private conference with
Secretary Holt. What transpired at this inter
view is not known, and it is presumed its nature
will be kept strictiy confidential, at least for the
present. There are plenty of rumors, however,
though but little faith are placed in them. Secre
tary Holt is now conferring with Gen. Scott and
the President in relation to the subject.
. Senator Harlan (Republican) declared in a
speech to-day, before the Seuute, that the Repub
lican party was not disposed to yield one inch un-
after the inauguration of Lincoln as President
i>f the United States.
A select Committee has been\ appointed on
treason, and will meet to-morrow for organiza
tion.
Mr. Hunter, of \ irginia, submitted in the Sen
ate to-day the following proposition for a settle
ment of all sectional difficulties :
First. That Congress has no power to abolish
slavery in tho States, aud in the District of Cos
lumbia, and that it has no power to prohibit it in
the forts, arsenals or dock-yards of the Federal
Government.
Second. That Congress shall not abolish, taxor
in any wise obstruct the slave trade between the
States.
Third. That, it shall be the duty of each State to
suppress combinations within its jurisdiction, in
tended for the armed invasion of any other State.
Fourth. That States shall bo admitted into the
Union, with or without slavery, according to the
election of their people.
Fifth. That it shall be the duty of all States to
see that fugitive slaves are restored to their own
ers, or pay their full value to the same.
Sixth. That fugitives from justice shall be con
sidered as those who have offended against the
laws of the State from the jurisdiction of which
they have escaped.
Seventh. That Congress shall recognize and pro
tect property, and what is held to he such by tho
laws of any State, iu the Territories, /lock yards,
arsenals, forts, and wherever the United States
Executive exercises jurisdiction.
Washington, Jan., 11, 12 o’clock midnight.—
Mr. Seward’s friends positively assert that he will
to-morow in a speech before tiie Senate, advocate
the adoption of Senator Crittenden’s resolution,
or at least advocate the restoration of the old Com
promise line.
A Cabinet session is now being held /in the re
port of IJVfeut. Talbot, from Fort Sumter.’ So far
as can be ascertained,the Administration is strong
lv disposed io sustain Maj. Anderson in not firing
on Fort Moultrie when the latter opened its bat
teries upon the Star of the West, but at the same
time, will uphold him should he retaliate severely
on any similar demonstration against the United
States flag, thus sustaining the policy which has
heretofore been publicly announced by the Pres
dedt.
The Mississippi Belegatiou intended to with
draw to-day, but held a conference and concluded
to do so to morrow, when they hope the Alabama
Delegation will be prepared to join then.
Mr. Cobb, of Ala., to-day, called up his last bill
in the House, which he said he would continue to
ad vocate. The Republicans laughed at some por
tions of his remarks, when he defied them to come
over to where he stood.
The House Committee of Thirty three have de
cided to report on Monday. It was resolved by
them it is the imperative duty of Congress tosus
tain the decision of the people in the choice of
President and Vice I’resident of the U. S.
Some harsh remarks w*ere exchanged to-day
between Mr. Toombs, of Geo., and Gen. Scott.—
Mr. Toombs said he hoped the Star of the West
would be sunk by the Carolinians, and regretted
that the man was not on board who ordered her
to Charleston. Gen. JScott.took offence and retal
iated, when friends interfered. No harm was
done, and the matter will rest here.
[Special Dispatch a to th: Charleston Courier .]
Washington, Jan. 12, 1 PTM.—It is said that
Major Anderson has reported to the War Depart
ment that he needs no reinforcements at Fort
Sumter until an attack is made.
TLio Star of the West is announced to have ar
rived in New York, she has been visited by un
immense concourse of people, though nothing is
said of the extent of damage done her by the
shots from Morris’ Island Battery.
One of the largest crowds ever assembled in the
Federal Capitol is now gathered to hear Mr. Sew
ard upon the groat issues of the hour. ‘No coin
promise has yet been made.
The Mississippi Delegation have withdrawn from
the House ot Representatives. Mr. Barksdale
pfeaented the letter of withdrawal, signed bv his
colleagues and himself. Messrs. Davis and Brown
still retain their seats in the Senate.
Mr. Seward spoke one hour, and advertised the
soothing hope that war would be averted. He
made no compromise upon the questions at issue,
and it is believed will make none. The Adminis
tration is getting calmer upon the matter of coer
cing seceding States. Mr. Seward opposed coer
cion strongly in his speech.
Washington, 5 o’clock, p. m., Jar*. 12.—Seward
closed his address with somewhat pacific- re
marks. lie favored the proposition of Mr. Rice,
; Senator from Minnesota, to admit all territory as
; two new States, and have an end of Territorial
: questions. He urged a repeal of the Personal
j Liberty Bills, the enforcement of the Fugitive
j Slave Law, and the prevention of armed invasion
! by people of one State into that of auother. He
i declared his principles to be “The Union before Re
publicanism,” aud ihat every sacrifice should be
made for the preservation of peace and of the
Union.
Washington, January 13—Q.40 P. M.—The Ad
ministration is >tili undecided as to what course it
will pursue with regard to the recent difficulties
with .South Carolina arising out of the visit of the
Star of the West.
it is now asserted that the Star of the West will
not be ordered buck to Charleston, but sent to
where, it is believed, abe was originally destined,
fortress Monroe, on the Chesapeake Bay, Vir
ginia. But no movement will be made lor the
present, in view of intimations in official quarters,
that Major Anderson has sent further dispatches,
aud that the Cabinet is soon to be put in commu
nication with the authorities of South Carolina
with special reference to this difficulty.
Publications have been made through the news
papers, purporting to give the details of Lieut,
j Talbot a dispatches from Major Anderson, but the
principal jouiuals tiatly contradict each other. It
, is oulv reliably known that Major Anderson has
’ stated that he needs uo reinforcements at preswnt.
\ The Senators from the Gulf States are greatly
displeased at Mr. Seward’s speech. Mr. Critten
i den and others, however, think that it promises
| the olive branch for a future settlement. The ra
j dical Republicans denounce it. Several Senators
of position now &scrt that the Republicans will,
eventually, vote for Mr. Crittenden’s resolutions.
But it is thought tha4 they will not do so untik
Secession has run the gauntlet of the Southern
.States. It is ihe opinion of others that this action
will come too late to effect anything.
About 200 l nited States troops arrived in the
city this morning and were quartered in tne Arm
ory Barracks. The object is to make a military
display calculated to intimidate anv attempt at
invasion.
The Department- are strictly guarded by spe
cial watchmen, well armed, ami no one is allowed
entrance into the buildings before or after the
usual business hours.
The Constitution newspaper i late Administra
tion organ comments with great severity on Gen.
Scott’s present assumption of power. It consid
ers him as playing the dictator in the full seuseof
the term, as he U directing the whole army move
ments and maintaining a coercive and ruinous
policy.
a convention Tn Tennessee.
Nashville, Tenn., J an . -.—The Governor, in
his Message to the Legislature, recommends that
the question of calling a State Convention bt> left
to the people, lie says that the remedy for the
lederafists exists only in Constitutional amend
ments —on a refusal whereof Tennessee should
maintain her equality in the Union ar her inde
pendence out of it. He recommends the organi
zation of the Militia, and the purchase of arms.
SEIZURE OF LOUISIANA FORTS.
New Orleans, Jan. 11. —Forts Jackson and St.
Phillips, on the Mississippi river, and Fort Pike
at the entrance of Lake Ponchartrain, have been
seized bywolunteer companies from this city, and
are now in their possession. No resistance was
i offered.
LOUISIANA ELECTION.
| New Orleans, Jan. 7.—The immediate seces
| sioniata have carried this city.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP STAR OF
THE WEST AT NEW YORK
; New York, Jan. 12. —The steamship Star of the
West arrived here last night, bringing back to
: Governor’* Island the troops which she took to
I re-inforce Fort Sumter,
Montgomery Items.
From the Montgomery (Ala.) Advertiser of the
| 11th, we take the following items :
Southern Spirit.— lt is idle t-o talk of con
’ queriDg a people who are willing to lay down eve
rything upon the altar of their country. An in
! stance of heroic sacrifice occurred in this city ves
; terdar. Justice Nettles informs us that he per
torined the marriage ceremony for a member of
the “Montgomery Rifles,” the bridegroom being
dressed in his fatigue uniform,) and in a very
short time afterwards the hapvy couple were sep
arated. the soldier, unmindful of the felicities of
i the “honeymoon,” takiug his departure for Fort
Morgan with his company. He’ll do to rely upon.
I’atkiotic Printers.—Members of the craft, ev
ery w litre, are noted for their patriotism and gal
lantry. \\ hvnever a movement is inaugurated,
| looking to the advancement of the interests ot
their country, they are sure to be well represent
| ed. \\ ithin thelast two days, twelve printers have
left this place with military companies, intending
to do the “State some service,” if necessary, on
the battle field. They are generallv a jovial,
light-hearted, companionable set of fellows, who
w ill dare^ anything for their country’s weal, and
we shall confidently expect a good report ofthem
if the 4 tug of war” does come.
Bound for Fort Morgan.— The Southern hearts
I is deeply stirred. Me have never before seen
eu J h a P lrit o* resistance manifested as at pres
j ent. Old aud young men have alike deniedthem
selves the comforts of home, and the companion
ship of those they hold most dear, in order that
the .-jouth may be freed from the yoke oftvrauuv.
Iu ad.huon to tne three other companies that have
u , f L h - z C - i y /°DI v le f ta - 00ttS L the “Montgomery
Rifles, Capt. Bibb, have also, taken their depart
ure their destination being Fort Morgan. The
tanks are very full, and we predict thev will do
effect!\ e service, it necessary. An immense num
her of our c'tizens—both ladies and gentiemen
udlected on the wharf t. bid them farewell Thev
lelt on the Taney last mght amidst the roar df
cannon, and the huzzas of the vast throne !
From the Mail, of the same date, we take the
following:
Editorial Enlistments.— George H. Shorter,
J-.sq., and our juvenile associate, J. F. Whitfield,
are both 4 to the wars gone”—as high privates in
the ancieut and honorable Montgomerv True
Blues. Thus The Advertiser and the Mail, each
send one-third of their edicorial force to do their
devoirs, under the Lone iStar of Alabama.
ihe Forty-Bale Theory. —We are informed
that Maj. J. B. Ogletree, of Auburn, offers if
necessary, t o appropriate forty bales of his cotton
crop towards equipping and providing for the
Auburn Guards, a fine company commanded by
Capt. G. W. Dixon.
Donations by Citizens.— Handsome donations
have been made by several ot our citizens in aid
of the companies ordered to the Gulf. The ut
most liberhlity is the order of the day.*
From the Advertiser of the 12th, we take the
following
“Thr Rubicon is Crossed.”—Yesterday will
form a memorable epoch in the history of Ala
baiua. On that day our gallant little State resum
ed her sovereignty, and became free and indepen
dent. So soon as it wAs announced that the or
dinance of secession had passed, the rejoicing
commenced, and the people seemed freszied with
excitement. At th% moment the beautiful flag
(/resented by the ladies to the Convention was
run up on the Capitol, the gun squad began to fire
a salute—the beautiful Miss Raoul, of Mount
Meigs, applying the first match, and Chief Justice
Walker the second. Immediately after the first
report of the cannon reverberated through the
city, the various church bells commenced ring
ing, and shout after shout might have been heard
all along the principal streets.
The tiag which now floats from the Capitol is a
unique affair. On one side a representation of
the Goddess of Liberty, holding in her right hand
a sword unsheathed, and in her left a small flag
with one star. In an arch just above this figure,
are tho words, “ Alabama—lndependent now and
forever.” On the feverse, ihe prominent figure is
a cotton plant, with a rattlesnake coiled at its
roots. Immediately above the snake are the
words “Noli me tang ere.” Also, on the &ime side,
appears the coat of arms of Alabama.
And speaking of flags, reminds us, that the mo
ment the first gun was fired, we by chance looked
in the direction of the palatial residence of our
noble-hearted fellow-citizen, Col. Thomas H.
Watts, and perceived that he had just had thrown
to the breeze a beautiful little blue flag, ou which
a lone star stood out in bold relief, in fact, flags
were displayed in nearly every portion of the
city.
At night the Capitol, theatre, telegraph office,
Montgomery Hall, Madison House, Rialto, Wilkin
son’s store, Campbell House, Theiss A Pollard’s,
aud Glackmeyer A Robinson’s drug stores, post
office, Lynn's, Mail, Post and Advertiser offices,
the residence <t’ Col. Edmund Harrison, and also
that of John Fi. Baker, Treasurer of the Alabama
and Florida Rail Road, and a number of others
that we do not now remember, were most beauti
fully illuminated. There was likewise a fine dis
play of fireworks, and stirring and patriotic spee
ches were made in front of the Hall by several dis
tinguished gentlemen to an immense audience, in
cluding many ladies. It was indeed a jollification
long to be remembered.
Fori FiilsiKki.
We paid a visit on Saturday to Fort Pulaski,
goiug down in tho morning in the steam tug Sum
son, which conveyed to the Fort a detachment of
tho Irish Jasper Greens, under command of Capt.
Foley, and a third detachment of Savannah Vol
unteer Guards, for the relief of a portion of the
Oglethorpe Light Infantry and or the Guards,
who have been on service at the Fort during the
past week, and who returned in the Samson, We
found our volunteers iu good health aud spirits,
cheerfully adapting themselves to the circumstan
ces, vicissitudes aud hardships of camp life. Mili
tary order aud strict discipline reigned in every
department. The mess-rooms and quarters were
clean and comfortable, and everywhere were evi
dences of the system and industry with which
officers and men have applied themselves to the
work of putting the fortress in a condition for
defense. All the heavy guns in the casemates have
been mounted, the carriages in many cases having
been entirely removed.. Guns were being placed
in the bastions and on the parapet, aud the motes
have been thoroughly excavated. This latter
work has been performed by some three hundred
rice-field negroes, sent by the planters in the vi
cini|ffand who have labored cheerfully under the
immediate direction of Captain Screven, of the
Guards, so at least vve judged from the evidences
which the Captain’s fatigue uniform gave of his
familiarity with the mud. The moats were nearly’
tilled with the deposits of the tides for years, and
grown up with rank grass. To remove this has
been a very laborious job, which at this season
could hardly have been performed by any other
than rice-field hands. The large force employed
have accomplished it effectually.
When we entered the area of the fort we found
Lieut. Davidson, of the Chatham Artillery, en
gaged drilling detachments of the Guards, Blues
aud Oglethorpes at the guns, and we learn that
the members of those infantry corps are rapidly
becoming good artillerists. .The marksmanship
displayed by them iu nine trial shots with the
82-uouuders gave satisfactory evidence of their
skill in gunnery.
The ,Samson took down, besides u large quanti
ty of shell ami round shot cast in our city foun
dries, some twenty or thirty boxes of Maynard
l ilies. Each day the tug is freighted with ammuni
tion, shot and other munitions, so that there is no
deficiency in that respect.
Capt. Bartow, who has had the immediate com
mand at Pulaski since its occupation by ourtroops,
returned with us iu the Sampson preparatory to
his departure to MilledgeviJle as a delegate to the
State Convention. Capt. Jno. W. Anderson, of
ihe Republican Blues, also a delegate to the Con
vention. succeeded Capt. Bartow as second in com
mand, under Col. A. R. Law to u. He will prob
ably bo reliov and to-day or to-morrow, in time to |
be present at the Convention which assembles on
Tl l ursday.— Savh . JYews, 13 th.
Florida State Convention.
FOURTH DAY.
Tallahassee, Jan. 8,1801. —The Convention met
pursuant to adjournment—a quorum present.
Mr. Daniel moved that there be added to the
standing committees a committee on postal af
fairs, to consist of seven members of the Conven
tion; which motion was agreed to.
Mr. Sanderson moved that two members be
added to each of the standing committees, to be
selected from delegates not named on any of said
committees : which was adopted.
Mr. Ward offered the following resolutions :
Resolved, That tho sixth article of the treaty
with Spain and the United States, whereby the
Territory of Florida was ceded to the United
States be referred to the committee on the judici
ary.
Rt#olr- •. That the act of Congress of March 3d,
1845, by which the State of Florida, was admitted,
be referred to the Committee on Public Lands,
with instructions'to report thereon.
Mr. Mclntosh moved that the resolutions offer
ed by Mr. W ard l>e received and referred to the
respective committees: which was adopted.
Mr. Folsom, from the Committee on Creden
tials, made the following report:
The Committee on Credentials, to whom was
referred the matter of the contested election from
the county of Holmes, reported aud recommend
ed the adoption of the following resolution :
Resolrul, That R. R. Golden is entitled to a
seat, in this Convention, from the county of
Holmes. R. G. Mays, Chairman.
Mr. Lamar moved that the report be received
and that the accompanying resolution be placed
among the orders of the day.
Secrecy having been removed, Mr. Allison,
from a select committee, made the following re
port :
The select committee, to whom was referred
the communication of onr Senators in Congress,
asking instructions ot this Convention iu relation
to the course they shall pursue iu the critical and
perilous condition of public affairs, report:
That they have had the matter under considers
tion, and beg leave to report the following resolu
tions upon the subject, and ask to discharged
from the further consideration thereof.
A. K. Allison, Ch’u Select Com.
lit solved, That it is the sense of this Conven
tion that our members in Congress remain at
their posts and continue to discharge and perform
all their respective duties as such members, until
officially notified bv the President of this conven
tion of the withdrawal of the State of Florida from
the Federal compact,
Resol /W, That it shall be the duty of the Presi
dent of this Convention to forthwith forward to
each of said members a certified copy of the above
resolution.
Which, upon motion of Mr. Davis, was receiv
ed and concurred in.
Mr. Sanderson presented the credentials of T.
J. Hendricks, member elect from Clay countv,
which was referred to the committee on creden
tials. Mr. Hendricks signed the roll and took hia
seat.
The following communication was read to the
convention by the President:
Milledgbvillb, Ga., Jan. 7,1861.
Gov. John Milton : Georgia will certainly se
cede. lias Florida occupied the forts?
Signed,) Joseph E. Brown.
The resolution reported by the committee on
credentials, in the Holmes county election, was
called up by Mr. Anderson, and was unanimously
agreed to.
Mr. R. R. Golden, of Holmes county, signed
the roll and took his seat in the Convention.
The Convention went into secret session ; after
which, on motion, the Convention adjourned to 10
o’clock to-morrow.
FLORIDA ORDINANCE OF SECESSION
SIGNED.
Tallahassee, Fla., Jau. 10. —The Ordinance of
Secession was signed to-day, by the members of
the Convention, in the eastern portico of the Cap
itol.-The act w as consummated amid the greatest
enthusiasm, the firing of cannon, and the cheers
of the multitude. Hon. T. Butler King, of Ga.,
made a speech on the occasion.
The following is the Ordinance of Secession as
taken from the Savannah Xews, having been
brought to that city by the Hon. Edmund Ruffin,
of Va.]
ORDINANCE OF SECESSION.
We, the people of the State of Florida, in Con
tention assembled, do solemnly ordain, publish
and declare. That, the State of Florida hereby
withdraws herself from the Confederacy of States
existing under the name of the United States of
America, and from the existing government of
->aid States and that all political connection be
rween her and the government of said States
ought to b/% aud the same is totally an
nulled, and Union ot States dissolved, and
the State of Florida is hereby declared a sovereign
:ind independent Nation ; and that all ordinances
heretofore adopted, in so far as they create or re- |
cognize said Union, are rescinded, and all laws or ]
parts of laws in force in this State, in so far as <
They recognize or assent to said Union, be and j
they are hereby repealed.
PENNSYLVANIA UKITED STATES SENATOR i
Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. B.—Edgar Cowan, a mod
erate Republican was elected United States Sen
ator for Pennsylvania to-day, in place of Wm
Bigler, resigned.
BY TELEGRAPH.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL Os STEAMER
NOVA SCOTIAN.
Portland, Jan. 10.—The steamship Nova Sco
tian, with Liverpool dates to the 27th nit., arrived
here to-dav.
COMMERCIAL NEWS.
Liverpool Cotto.v Market. —The sales of Cot
ton for the business days reached 72,000
bales, of which speculators took 20,000, and ex
porters 6,000 bales. AU qualities have advanced
Sales of Friday 12,000 bales, of which specula
tors and exporters took 4,000 bales.
The market was firm. The following are the
authorized quotations :
Fair Orleans 7%d. | Middlings 7%d.
Fair Mobiles 7%d. Middlings 73^d.
Fair Uplands | Middlings 7>^d.
The stock of Cotton at Liverpool was 539,000
bales, of which 403,500 bales were American.
Liverpool General Markets. — Bread stuffs
were advancing. Provisions dull.
London Monet Market.— Consols more quiet
at 92}£ @ 92% per account.
Halifax, N. S., Jan. 11.— The steamship Ameri
ca has arrived, with Liverpool dates to the 29th of
December.
Liverpool Cotton Market. —The sales of Satur
day were 1,500 bales, of which speculators and ex
porters took 5,000 bales. The market was firm.
London Money Market. —Consols were quoted
at for account.
The America brings $162,000 in specie.
GENERAL NEWS.
The bombardment of Gaeta was continued in
cessently.
Prince Alfred will embark soon for American
Naval Stations.
The political crisis in the United States is re
garded in England as more serious than was at
first supposed.
CONGRESSIONAL.
W ashington, Jan. 14. —Senate. —ln the Senate
to-day, Mr. Bigler of Pennsylvania, introduced a
series of resolutions looking to a preservation of
the Union.
Resolutions of inquiry were introduced relative
to the action of the State of Mississippi in search
ing steamers on the Mississippi river, and also re
lative to ordering troops to Charleston and oth
er Southern points.
Mr. Polk, of Missouri, made a speech on Sena
tor Hunters’ resolutions relative to withdrawing
the Federal troops from Charleston harbor.
House —ln the House resolutions were intro
duced by Mr. Garnett, of Virginia, to suspend the
Federal laws in the seceding States ; by Mr. Har
ris, of Virginia, for the revival of the Tariff of
1846; by Mr. McKean, of New York, for the non
collection of the revenue in South Carolina; by
Mr. Maynard, of Tennessee, which were adopt,
ed, instructing the select Committee ou the Presi
dent’s Special Message to consider aud report
upon the recommendation to submit existing dif
ficulties to the people for settlement; by Mr. Hol
man, of Pennsylvania, in favor of coercion ; by
Mr. English, of Indiana, to obtain au expression
of opinion on Senator Critteuden’s resolution.
A bill to reorganize the military in the District
of Columbia was debated.
Messrs. McClernaud, of Illinois, and Cox, of
Ohio, made anti-secession speeches on the army
bill.
Mr. Corvviu, of Ohio, from the Committee of
Thirty-three, announced that the Committee was
ready to report, whereupon the report was made
the special order for Monday next.
[later.]
in the Seuate, to-day, Mr. Brown, of Mississip
pi, said : “Mr. President, when tho record shall
be completed, which the Senate is about to
make, it will show the absence of Senators from
the States of Alabama, Florida and Mississippi.
T rise to say a few words why this will be so.
These States have taken steps to withdraw from
the Union, of which fact we are not so well and
officially informed as to justify our filing a formal
notice with the Senate. But we think that our
duty to our State and to ourselves no longer
permits us to take au active part in the pro
ceedings of this body, either by speaking or voting.
My colleague, (Senator Davis) is confined to
his room by sickness, but I am sure that he con
curs in what I say.”
Mr. Crittenden’s resolutions were made the
special order for to-morrow over all other special
orders.
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Washington, Jan. 14.—A majority of the Com
mittee of Thirty-three reported to-day the follow
ing plan of adjustment: Au enabling act for the
admission of New Mexico ; a .bill giving fugitive
slaves tiie right of trial by jury in the State
whence they fled ; an amendment to the Consti
tution declaring that there shall be no interfe
rence with slavery except from tbo slave States,
and to make this valid, this iuierfereuce must be
concurred in by all the States. They submit re
solutions declaratory of their obligations to Fede
ral and State governments, and to execute the
laws ; deprecating John Brown raids and personal
liberty bills.
Lieut. Hall and Col. Ilayne, from South Caro
lina, arrived here to-day. The object of their
visit is to make an arrangement for the avoidance
of a conflict by the government not at present
leinforceing Fort Sumter.
A bill was introduced in the House abolishing
Georgetown, Charleston and Beaufort as ports of
entry.
Private discpatches from Little Rock, Ark., say
that the Senate rejected tho House Convention
bill.
MISSISSIPPI STATE CONVENTION—ORDI
NANCE OF SECESSION PASSED.
Jackson, Miss., Jan. 9.—Au ordinance for tho
immediate secession of this State from the Union,
was passed to-day by a vote of 84 to 15.
Prominent places in this city were illuminated
and cannons were fired. The excaitement was
intense.
The delegatious’from South Carolina and Ala
bama were invited to seats in the Convention.
Efforts to postpone the action of the ordinance
were voted down.
The fifteen opposing votes will sign the ordi
nance of secession to-morrow.
Jackson, Miss., Jan. 10th.—The Ordinance of
Secession was signed by the members of the Con
vention at 10j>2 o’clock this morning.
DEATH OF BISHOP COBB,
Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 11th.— Rev.
Bishop Cobb, an aged and.eminent minister of the
Pfotestant Episcopal Church, and of tine diocese
of Alabama, died this morning.
VIRGINIA HOLDS A CONVENTION.
Richmond, Jan. 13.—The Senate test night,
passed the House Convention bill, with an amend
ment fixing the 13th of February as the day for
the assembling of the Convention.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
Richmond, Va., Jan. 14.—1n the Senate, to-c'ay,
the report of the Committee for the preservation
of the public peace, was up for consideration. An
amendment was offered to the effect that the State
of Virginia shall declare herself out of the Union,
unless Congress and the non-slaveholding States
vviH give a speedy guarantee of measures to mvore
effectually guard the rights of the South. The
amendment was tabled.
“ In the House the Senate bill was argued.
A bill to create au Ordnance Department vras
repotted, and referred to the appropriate Commit
tee.
A resolution was offered, declaring that tile
further strengthening of the forts in Virginia, and
tho removal of arms and munitions of war from
the arsenals of the State will be looked upon as a.
menace of war, and pledging the faith of tho State
to restore all these forts and arsenals intact in
case of continued peace, or account for them in J
case of a dissolution of the Union.
A resolution was offered looking to a National ‘
Convention to be held at Washington City on the
4th of February, to consider a plan of adjustment
of existing dilficulties.
FLORIDA STATE CONVENTION —THE ORDI- i
NANCE OF SECESSION PASSED.
Tallahassee, Jan. 11.—Tho Convention passed,
the Ordinance of Secession yesterday, at twelve
o’clock aud twenty minutes, by a vote of sixty
two to seven.
; RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY THOMAS.
Washixoton, Jan. 11.—Hon. Mr. Thomas, Sec
retary of the Treasury, has resigned. Hon. .W.
Dix, of New York, has been appointed in his
place, and the appointment confirmed by the Sen
ate.
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE. ’
Raleigb, N. C., Jan. 14.—1 k the Housa to-day
resolutions were passed requesting the Federal
Government and State authorities to allow tho
forts and arsenals in the State io remain as they
are.
The same resolution was argued in the Senate,
but was not acted upon.
A bill calling a State Convention was argued in
both Houses, but no vote was taken upon it.
A resolution againßt coercion was postponed
until to-morrow; it will pass both Houses.
OHIO LEGISLATURE.
COLI'MBCS, 0., Jan. 14.— ThelLhgislature'of tliia
State endorses the course of t,he President in re
gard to South Carolina, and pledges the entire
power and resources of the State to assist him in
maintaining the Constitution and laws.
LOUISIANA ELECTION RETURNS.
New Orlsass, Jan. 11.—The returns indicate
that the secessionists will have a majority i.a the i
State Convention.
TEXAS ELECTION RETURNS, Ac.
Galveston, Tex., Jan. B.— At the election w>d ay
for delegates to the State Convention, those in fa
vor of a Southern Confederacy obtained a maje r
itv.
Tha Indians in tbe western part of this Stat e
continue their depredations upon the white in -
habitants.
SAILING OF THE MACEDONIAN.
Boston, Jan. 14.—Tbe sioop-of-warMacedonian,
from Portsmouth, passed Highland Lights this .
morning, bound South with sealed orders.
~ , MARKET REPORTS.
] Charleston, Jan. 14.—Sales of cotton to-day,
; Too bales, at prices ranging from 7% to I_',Y cents,
i Prices full, and market firm.
New Orleans, Jan. 12. —Sales of cotton to-day
’ 18,000 bales. Middlings at a 12j£c. Freights
j on cotton to Havre 17-18d.
The Brooklyn Bound Xohth.— Capt. Schenck
of the Steamship Alabama, which arrived here at
i OJ*. o’clock, a. m. yesterday reports : “Seen, at
r, o’clock, a. m., Saturday, 40 miles this side of
Frying Pan Shoals, Sloop-of-war Brooklyn bound
i North.— Savannah Bepimicu*. \Uh. (
COMMERCIAL.
AUGUSTA MARKET.
Weekly Report Jau. 15, P. M
COTTON.—We note a steady demand for cotton throughout
the past week, and prices were mostly well sustained at our pre
vious quotations. We quote Uochl Middling aud Middling Fair
at )c. reduction from former rates, which are the only changes
to notice. It is gratifying to state, however, that the market
fortlie week under review has been characterized by activity,
and a good demand for the better grades generally. Poor
qualities do not e-hange hands readily. We cannot but think
that the present is a favorable time for planters to bring forward
then crop. The last six days have shown a large increase in
receipts; and on Monday they reached over 2,000 bales.
The sales for the week were 7,288 bales; the receipts were
7,589 bales, against 4,589 bales for the corresponding period las*
year.
We give the following current quotations:
Low Grades a <s3
Middling 10 @iov
Strict Middling 11 _
Good Middling a 11 w
Middling Fair \ ll}s
v , 1861 . 1800.
ew Orleans, Jan 11 1,034.387 1,253,330
Mobile, Jan. 4 % 326.370 470.*55
Florida, Jan. 4 38,436 62,855
Texas, Jan. 5 73,862 106.216
Savannah, Jan. 11 224,500 304,185
Charleston, Jau. 10 176,007 286,360
North Carolina, Jan. 5 12 552 14,861
Virginia, Dec. 1 17,2:7 10,858
Total Receipts 1,908,391 8,509,420
Decrease. 6<X,wC9
STOCKS W SOUTHERN PORTS>
New Orleans, Jan. 11 343,815 527.671
Mobile, Jan. 4 148,464 223,322
Florida, Jan. 4 12,144 34,053
Texas, Jau. 5 15,623 29,3t>7
Savannah, Jan. 11 62,987 85.623
Charleston, Jan. 10 14,616 77.248
North Carolina, Jau. 5 1,000 1,500
Virginia, Dec. 1 2,9t0 8,000
Total Stocks 591,444 980,804
New York Dec 51 65,641 48,419
EXPORTS TO FOREIGN PORTS.
To Great Britain.. 859,081 996,456
“France , 217,064 262,660
“ other Foreign Ports. 135,812 122,111
Total Foreign Exports 1,211.457 1,881,127
To Northern U.S. Ports 348,787 308,685
With the improved activity in the cotton uuftket, busmens
matters generally have assumed a more lively attitude, and our
merchants generally report a very good business doing for the
BACON.—The receipts of new meat are as yet light, and the
demand good. We quote Hog Kouud 12c; Shoulders 11;
Sides, Rib and Backbone 11)4; Sides Ribbed 12)4 ; Hams 12®
14c. We have lowered our quotations for Old Bacoit and re*
fer to our “Prices Current.”
FLOUR.—There is a better feeling in this article, and price*
are ttiff. We refer to our “Prices Current.”
GRAIN—Com is in fair demand at sl@sl.los bushel.
Wheat nominal at our quotations. Oats 65®70c. Pens $1.25.
FEATHERS.—DuII of sale at 43®46 V ft.
SALT—We quote $1.05@1.10, and dull.
RlCE—Wefquote 414 to 4)4c. s<ft.
GROCERIES.—Our grocery merchants generally reporta
very fair business, transactions being mostly confined to cash.—
Coffee and Sugars show a slight decline. We refer to our Prices
Current for figures. The stocks of the leading articles are am
ple.
COUNTRY PRODUCE, &c.—We quote:—— Beef, on foot,
¥* lb. nett, 6)4c. Pork, on foot, nett 9@9)4c. Sheep,
$2.25@2.505> head Turkeys, each $1.25®2.00 Chickens,
each 20®25. Ducts,each 25@80c. Sweet Potatoes, 75c®
$1 bushel. Dried Peaches, peeled, B@9c. V ft.; unpeeled,
7®7>*c. Eggs, 18®20c. F an d
EXCHANGE.— Ihe Banka are selling to regular customers
in limited amount at 8 percent, premium.
BANK NOTE TABLE.
PREPARED AND CORRECTED BY F. C. BARBER,
Stock Broker and Exchange Dealer, Augusta, Ga.
Augusta, Athecs and Savannah Banknotes, par.
Bank 01 Columbus j
“ “ Fulton, Atlanta
‘’ Borne. .> 5 per cent. disc, for currency.
“ “ Middle Georgia, Macon •
North-Western Bank, Ringgold. J
Mobilo ami Montgomery 5 per cent
Manufacturer’s Bank of Macm 26 cts. on the Dollar
Tennessee and North Carolina Bank Bills 5 per rent, dis
count.
BANKABLE MONEY.
All the. bills of the banks in Savannah, (except the Timber
Cutters Bank,) all the Augusta banks, and the. branches of the
State Bank, and the Bank of Athens, are bankable here.
EXCHANGE.
Our Banks sell Sight Exchange on Now York at 3 per cent,
premium, lor currency.
The notes of the South Carolina batiks are taken at some o
the bunks In ihisclty.
AUGUSTA PRICES CURRENT.
WHOLESALE PRICKS.
BAGGING—Gunny tfvd. 14 (A noin
BACON-Harns.. * u, “ g “iT
Shoulders, lenu it. 10 @ 10W
Clear Sides, Tenn tb 13 k® 14
Ribbed Sides.• Tenn *tb 13C(iA l.'.K
Clear Sides. Western *ib _ <4 la
Ribbed Mdea, Western I* tb _ ot> 12 U
Shoulders, Western V it, io‘
Hog Round, country #1 u> none
BEESWAX lb 80 ® 32
BRICKS y M 700® 850
BUTTER—Goshen fb 22 ® 80
Country #tb 15 ® 20
CANDLES—Adamantine %* tb lti ® 20
Chemical Sperm a, 85 @ 37
Pure do tt> 48 ® 46
Star Candles fb 19 ® 20
Patent Spernu tb 66 & 60
CHEESE—Northern White V lb none
® English Dairy Vtb 14 ® 16
COFFEE—Rio *tb 14 (9 16)4
Laguira tb 16 ® 17
Java Fft 18 (.5 19
DOMESTIC GOODS-Yarus *yd. ® 1 00
% Shirting * yd. 4 ® 6
% Shirting *yd. 7 ® 7)4
4 4 Shirting * yd. B\@ 9S,
6 4 Shirting * yd. 10 @ 12
6 4 Shirting. If* yd. 11 ® 15
% fine Sea Isl’d Shirt’gß V yd. 7 @ 10
44“ “ “ “ $< yd. 9 <4 12
Osnaburga V yd. 10 @ 11
Drillings F yd. 10W
FEATHERS tb 43 ® 46
FERTILIZERS--
Rhodes’ Superphosphate, Standard V ton.sso 00
Kettlewell’s Manipulated Guano, No. 1, $9 ton. 56 00
“ u “ No. 2, ¥ ton. 61 00
Whltelock’aSuperphosphate ton. 50 00
National Fertilizer ton. 46 00
Hoyt’s Superphosphate 39 ton. 45 00®50 00
ilapes’ Nitrogem/.ed Superphosphate...l9 ton. 66 00
Robinson’s Manipulated Guano 19 ton. 65 00
American Guano cash ton. 44 00
Keese’ Manipulated Guano ton $55 00
FlSH—Mackerel, No. 1 ¥bbl 18 00 @2O 00
“ “ # halfbbl 9 60 @lO 00
“ “ m kit 825 @8 50
“ Large No. 2 39 bbl @l4 00
“ “ N(vß IP bbl @lO 00
“ Medium No. 2 bbl @l2 00
“ “ No. 8 * bbl @ 9 00
Codfish lb 5%@ 6
Herrings 18 box 75 @ 80
FLOUR—Tennessee Extra Family >< bbl 8 @ 8 60
Extra Superfine bbl 726 @7 60
Tennessee Superfine IP bbl 660 @0 75
Granite Mills, Extra Family 1* bbl 900 @9 25
“ “ Extra * bbl 825 @8 to
“ “ Superfine bbl 760 @7 76
Carmichael Mills, Extra Family .!< bbl 900 @9 25
“ “ Extra bbl 825 @8 60
“ “ Superfine bbl 760 @7 76
Paragon Mills, Extra Family... .W bbl 900 @9 60
,r “ Family V bbl 800 @8 25
“ “ Superfine V bbi 760 @7 76
j-Excelsior Mills, Double Extra. .19 bbl 9 00
“ “ Extra V bbl 8 *25
“ “ Superfine V bbl 7 60
GRAIN—Corn, with sacks V bush 1 00 @ 1 10
Wheat, White * bush 1 60 @ 1 70
Wheat, Red ¥• bush 1 45 @ 1 60
Oats 19 bush 66 <>a 70
Rye 19 bush 1 26 @ 1 35
Peas V bush 95 @1 00
Corn Meal #1 bush 1 00 @ 1 10
GINSENG V& 40 @ 48
GUNPOWDERr-Dupont’s 19 keg 600 @6 60
Hazard 19 keg 625 @ 660
Blasting keg 460 @4 75
HAY—Eastern 19 ton 186 @2 00
Northern 19 ton @ 1 76
IRON—Swedes 19
Ei ig 11 eh frft. B)4@ 4
LARI) W
LEAD-Bar 19 tb 8
LIME— Country 19 box 125 @1 60
Northern 19 bbl 175 @2 00
MOLASSES—Cuba > gal 80 @ 32
Golden Syrup gal 60 @ 6u
New Orleans Syrup 19 gal 45 @ 60
NAILS 19 4 @ 4K
RICE 19 tt> .4l 4 @ 4%
i ROPE-Machine *lb 9>4@ 10)4
Ilandspun lb 8 @ 9
RAISINS box 800 @8 50
SPlßlTS—Northern Gin *gal 45 @ 60
N. O. Whisky > gal 26 H 23
SUGARS—New Orleans ♦ Ift fty;® 9)4
Porto Rico ft 9)4® 9)4
Muscovado &ft 8 @ 9
Loaf *ft 12 @ 12)4
Croslud 19 ft 11 %
Powdered 19 ft 11)4
Refined Coffee A 19 ft luv,® 1054
k“ “ B 19 ft 10*® 10)4
** “ C ?*ft 10 @ 10*
wait 19eack 1 05 @ 1 10
SOAP—Yvcll° w 19 ft 6 @ 8
‘'P Bwng
Cotton Wrapping VVi 48 <4 87
Hf” It isproptcrlo remark that these are the current rates at
wholesale, from Atore-of course at retail, orices arc a shade
higher, and from Jhe Wharf or Depots, in larae quantities, a
sha<ie nwT. i ,n
MONTGOMERY. Saturday, >un. I‘2.—j Adv- tiscr.
was a better inquiry tor Cotton to-day : buyers were auxious to
buy at former piices; the market is in favor of sellers and prices
rather harder. quote Middlings lOc.j Strict Good
Middlings 11c.
NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 12.—[Price .Current.]— Cotton. —Ar
rived since the Bth Instant of Louisiana and Mississippi 33,7*4,
bales* Tennessee aud ‘North Alabama BS3O, A rkansaa 4462 Mo
bile 1180, Florida 805, Sex-M 300 ; together 48,841 bales. Total
receipts of tho week 7V *BO bales. Chfaretl since the Stli Instant
for Liverpool 41,225 bale \ Fleetwood 1400. Queenstown for or
ders 2000. Marseilles 283, .Havre 8070, Genoa ‘jo7, ilarcolona 1174
Bordeaux IM, Amsterdam 5404, Braxos bl. Jap 4,, Boston
IS6S ; together 54,700 bales. Total exports ot the week 56.140
In our last semi-weekly rei wt we stated that owing to buy
era awaiting later foreign new.,- the demand li.nl subsided, atid
that with diminished eomoetitb ft amongpurelutoera, factors had
been compelled to make cone’ ulous which require.! a pretty
general reduction of 34u. In the’ outside flgujes of our quota
tions, that owing to the increased freedom with which factors
met the demand, tbe movement had assumed rat her more ani
mation towards the close. There was no material change at
the opening of the market on Wednesday’, but if anything there
was more enquiry, and a fair amount of bittiness hud been done
previously to the receipt, of the Nova Scotian’s accounts, which
came through during the morning, and imparted an active stimu
lustc the demand, which resulted in sales of 20,500 bait*®, at. ir
regular prices, a portion of the business having been* done at the
reduced figures of the, day previous, and a {K*?.ion after tin
movement was developed, at fuller rates. On i buyers
came forward with unabated spirit, and although there was a
pretty general hardening of prices, the movement continued ac
tive up to the close, the sales comprising tne large amount of
27,000 bales, and prices coniinuing to exhibit considerable irre
gularity, the general tendency, however, being to an advance of
about %c. Yesterday with reduced supples ofFeriuo, tbe mar
ket exhibited less activity, but still there was a fair enquiry and
10,000 bales changed hands at about Thursday’s prices. Thus
: the sales make an aggregate for the three days ot 67,500 bales,
and a total for the week of 78,000 bales. With the remark that
desirable lots of Middling have commanded we modify
■
“” NEW ORLEANS CLASSIFICATION.
I(AsßitniluU(l to tfiutuj Liverpool.)
Inferior —’ (at
Ordinary 7U (# i'M
Good Urdlnary lu <rp 10^
how Middling 11 Vj> 11%
Middling U\ 12
■Garni Middling nominal.
I Middling Fair nominal.
•Good Fair nominal.
Good aud Flue nominal.
Note.—lt should be borne iu mind that the closelflcation to
ii which our quotations are intended to apply, la an assimilation
l to that of Liverpool, aud for iJotUnr/rvt/rom dust and sand.
The classifications of France, the Continental ports, Spain, the
North, Ac., call for higher grades, and these command prices an
cent above our outside figures.
STATEMENT OS OOTTOM.
ij Stock an hand Sept. I,lßtio bales. 78,984
!i Arrived past three days 48,841
(j Arrived previously 1,024,780—1.073,671
| 1,147,606
, Exported past three days 54,706
Exported previously 74z,9*4 803,690
Stock on hand and on shipboard bales 843,81 6
.s&'7<"vLocihiasa.— The fair demand noticed in our last
seuiU weekly review has continued and prices were .oretr.v well
niaurAineg until yesterday, when more ample supplies depress
it hr market, particularly for the lower grades which gave
w*r- *♦-. inferior 26j>3; Common to Good Common ;
Fair to Fully Fair 4J4<Sss]<; Prime to Choice 6; C'entri
i ugal lr/jfo7 -
Molasses.— W*: noticed in our last semi-weekly report a fair
d> tnaod ad steady prices. There has been no material change
sin v*. The market closing at 15@21c. for Inferior and Ferment
ing'and 226e‘J4c, for Prime to Choice halt hbl* ruling at266|t*-.
( VjfeE.—With a fair demand about 10,700 bags Kio have been
aold during tbe week. We quote for Ordinary lOGiIoU ; Low
Fair ‘ to Fair WK&IJ& and Good Fair KqPriine 115f®12c V
Two- cargoes embracing 10,600 bags, have arrived from Rio di
rect, snaking the imports from the Ist .September t< date 169,669
bags-. againoJ 161,76-1 tot be same last year. The stock nowon
hand.2*66,069 Cage, against w.Ouu at the same date last year.
Er cLamjr.—tiiucc our review of last Wednesday morning an
activevdemand has prevailed for Sterling Exchange and a heavy
busim m be.-n transacted at an improvement in the rates, Clear
Sterlii jg JbtilLa have been sold at lO&HdfiUMX and and even
a fraci jon more for special remittance**. In Bill-of Lading Bibs
the transactions have beer, at 101®101J$. though the
range xray be given at For France, we give the ex
tremea at sf-.60fct6f.45. The supply is f iir and was m excess of
the densaud, up to yesterday when a large business was done.—
Some J*xty<4b> Bills on New York have been passed at ‘2%<g
B*4 * cent.dia., but only to a limited extent, and when first clu-s
names were attached. For Ksgbt Checks on tbe North the
rates are pcent dis. for outside drafts, for Banker,,’,
and Yj,((9-% for Bank Checks. The demand fyr Sight Exchange
continues fair.
Freights.—Snce our review of last Wednesday morning
there baa teen considerable activity displayed In the European
Freight market, and the tendency of the rates is generally up
ward. We notiice the engagement of several ships and barks
for Liverpool, four for Havre, one for Fleetwood and one for
Europe. Owing to the reduced tonnage in Port and the large
sales of Cotton, shinaiastem are now asking jkd. to Liveopooi.
There was a large Lm-ineas done in the way of filling up for Liv
crpool at 11-16d., unto’ yesterday when 23-32d. was paid freely
aori one lot of 1W l>ales was shipped ia.a Bririjdi .“hip, at j^d.—
T# Havre the rate continues to for Cotton. CoaHtwhe,
th** is not much doing In general freight. The rate to Boston
for Cotton is %c. For a few days pas* it seems that a prefer
enoe has been given to British ships, owing to the political rela
tions now existing betweeu the Northern and Southern Mates.
This f rather a nasty move we tlunk. England and France
w,ll know how to protont the nroperty of tneir own citizens,
we apprehend, whetaerlt be afl</at in their own vessels or not’
The Legislature of Maine has elected ex-Gov.
Morrill as United States Senator in place of Vice-
President Hamlin.
The Albany JonmaJ officially announces Mr.
Seward's acceptance of the Secretaryship of State
in Mr. Lincoln's Cabinet.
The members of the cabinet are now a unit on
the present political questions, all those claiming
the right of secession haring retired.
Florida Ports Taken by Florida.— We under
stand that the Nary Yard and all the Fdrta in tbe
.neighborhood of Pensacola have been taken by
the troops of Florida, except Fort Pickens, which
was to have been attacked last night. We fear
tie attack, if made, was repulsed. Florida has
Barancas and another outside fort, while the Fed
eral troops hold Fort Pickens inside—command
ing. we presume, the Navy Yard.
Mont. Mail, lit A.
_ SPECIAL NOTICES.
Prrstideuta, Governors, Secretaries, Senators, Con-
I gressmeu by scores. Surgeons, Physicians, and intelligent citl
! zensof all classes, have given their testimony in favor of the
| k**h value, as a remedial agent, fora great variety of diseases,
I of WILSON’S ANTI-DYSPEPTIC HEADACHE PILLS.
Sold by all Druggists. janl2d&wlw
Invigorate the System.— Two thirds of our diseases
j proceed from derangements of the stomach and the nerves. A
want of vigor in the digestive organs causes au immense amount
of discomfort, both in body and mind. One preparation and
one only, reaches the cause and the consequences of this dis
comfort. To give strength to the weakeued stomach, to calm
the agitated nerves and to restore that regularity of adlou In
all the organs which constitute perfect health and tend to se
cure a long and painless life, there is no medicine now before
the world which will compare with HOSTETTEK’S STO
MACH BITTERS. It would be an insult to the reader to
suppose that he has not heard of their amazing success in Dys
pepsia, Liver Complaint, general debility, and all the disorders
to u hich the stomach, the liver, the bowels and the nervous
system are subject. So marvellous Is the eflect of this great
restorative that physicians of eminence do not hesitate to affix
their names as witnesses to the testimonials of persons who
have been rescued from suflering and danger by the Bitters,
when the remedies of the dispensary had all been tried without
avail.
Sold by druggists and dealers generally everywhere.
janl2-dAwlw
t3T The Oxygenated Bittern.— A Quhbt. Why will
you suffer ? Dyspepsia is a brief but comprehensive tenn for
the numerous diseases which affect the stomach, liver, and in
fact the whole human system. Until Dr. Green discovered the
OXYGENAiED BITTERS, mediefl,! science was at fault
and had exhausted itself in fruitless efforts to cure this disease.
Tho Dvspectic need suffer no longer with a disease that is al
ways painful, and frequently a fetal affliction.
[From W. A. Harp, Esq., Editor of the Covington (Qa.) Times.]
Covihoto.v, April 7,1860.
Messrs. S. YV . I owle A Co.—Gentlemen : Having derived
benefit from the use of the Oxygenated Bitters, I am glad to do
the public a favor by recommending them. For Dyspepsia and
its attendant evils, 1 consider it a remedy of inestimable value
W. A. Hahp. *
Hon. Wm. W. Lamb, fonnevlv Mayor of Norfolk, Va., has
just rendered the following tcstWieny of the reeults produced
bv the use of the Oxygenated Bitters:
Messrs. Seth W. Fowle & Co.—Gentlemen : One of my ser
vauta suflered for several years with Brolapsus Uteri, and was
so much prostrated by the disease as to be confined to her bed,
expecting to die. She then took the Oxygenated Bitters and
recovered her health. Wm. W. Lamb.
From Rev. N. N. Beera, an Influential and highly respectable
Clergyman, lately a resident of Lath, N. Y.
Batit, N. Y., Dec. 23,1859.
Messrs. Seth W. Fowle & Cos., Boston :—One year ago last
summer and autumn, l waa very much afflicted with Dyspep
sia, from which 1 found complete relief by takiug the Oxyge
nated Bitters. 1 have entire confidence in them as a sure reme
dy for that disagreeable complaint.
Yours, with much respect,
N. N. Bkbks, l’astor M. E. Church,
Lawrencovlle, Pa.
Prepared by Seth W. Fowle A Cos., Boston, and for sale by
HAVILAND, CHICHESTER & CO., Wholesale Agont*;
also, BARRETT A CARTER, PLUMB A LEITNER, and
by Druggists generally. janl2-dAw4w
£29“ Messrs, dark, Gregory A Cos., Nashville,
Tenn. -.—Please send me by Adams’ Express ten dollars worth
of your Ambrosial Oil. I find it in my practice a valuable medi
cine, and will want you to furnish me with what 1 may want
on the best terms you can. 1 would like to be an Agent fer the
sale or it in this county, and think I can soil a geod deal.
Satisfied, as 1 am, of its good qualities, at leisure, I will ftirulsh
you with my experience in using it, and the uumber of cures It
effects. A':. p B . Geo. W. Johnson.
Athens, Ala., Nov. 10th, 1860.
Messrs. Clark, Gregory A Cos., Nashville, Tenn.:—Gents.—
My neighbors arc calling on me for Ambrosial Oil, and I cannot
refuse suffering humanity, if t. tells like the prospects flatter at
present. It is doing good In this viciuity. G. Lane.
Vernon, Tenn.
For sale by
Jan4-dAwlm* u. F. TUTT, Augusta, Ga.
Mm. Winslow, au experienced Nurse and Fema
Physician, lias a SOOTHING SY'RUI* for children Teethinge
which greatly facilitates the proeessof teething by softeuingthe
gums, reducing all Inflammation—will allay all pain, and is
sureto regulate the bowels. Depend upon it, mothers, it will
give rest to yourselves, and relief and health to your infante.
Perfectly safe in all cases. See advertisement in another
olumn. mhl6-d&wly
m?” Who will HiitTor from Foul Humors, Sores or Dis
eases of the Skin, when such certaiu remedies as MoLEAN’S
STRENGTHENING CORDIAL AND BLOOD PUlil-
ER, and McLEAN’S VOLCANIC OIL LINIMENT can be
so easily obtained. The Cordial will purify the blood thorough
ly, and the Liniment will cure any sore. See the advertise
ment. jau4 dAw2w
Fresh Garden Heedn.—YVe expect to receive our
’ stock of GARDEN SEEDS this soasou, much earlier than
usual. The assortment will be more extensive aud more com
plete than formerly, having added several new and choice va
rieties to our already large catalogue.
octl2 PLUMB A LEITNER, Druggists.
K&'” Notice to PhyalclaiiH and the PubIic.—ALL
COCK’S POROUS PLASTERS.—TESTIMONIAL.—“T.
ALLCOCK A CO., No. 295 Oanalstreet, New-York, 29th No
vember, 1859.—Gentlemen : 1 lately suffered severely from a
weakness in my back, occasioned by suddenly over-exortlng
myself. Having heard your Plasters much recommended for
cases of this kind, I procured one, and the result Is all that 1
could desire. A single Plaster cured me In a week.
Yours, respectfully, J. G. Briggs,
Proprietor of the Brandreth House, 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, and a fit type of our present
advancement in science and art. In Asthma, Cough, Kidney
Affections, and local deep-seated pains, they afford permanent
relief; and for weak backs, pains in the side, stitches and spaß
modic pains generally, they are unsurpassed for the benefit
they impart. Physicians should examine this article, which Is
universally approved where known. Price 25 cents each.
Principal Office 21*4 Canal street, New-York. Sold by all re
spectable dealers in medicine. jan4-dAwlm
Whal Ih It I—The whole world replies in chorus:
“ It is the most, excellent arils
cl,, cvc: made;’ jU&VfIS T “ en lhe
question, what \ islt? Answer,
LYON’S KA- TA/f hair. DAIKON for
the Hair.” Ev l ery body use
It. Every body likes It.” Try it, and prove Its excellence.
Sold by all dealers. dcc22-wlm
tW‘ Direct iliiiportatton.-CARPETS, In all qualities
FLOOR OIL CLOTHS, from 2to 24 feet wide ;In Red Check
White, Striped and Chenc ; Lace Muslin CURTAINS, CUR
TAIN MATERIALS, CORNICES, Ac. ; WINDOW’
SHADES, in New Patterns, from 6 to 11 feetiulength; WALL
PAPERING, BORDERS, FIRE PRINTS, PAPER
SHADES, Ac.: Piano, Table and Centre COVERS; Hair,
Straw and Hearth BROOMS ; Feather DUSTERS, DOOR
MATS,DRUGGETS and CRUMB CLOTHS, In all sizes
HEARTH RUGS,TabIeOILCLOTHS,Ac. Thclargeatatock
ever offered is now open for inspection. All orders faithfully
ttended to. JAMES G. BAILIE A BROTHER,
mh*2l-wly 205 Broad Street, next to Bank of Augusta.
DEVEREUX & KLAPP
IMPORTERS.
23 McINTOSII-STHEKT, AUGUSTA, GEO.
IMPORTING our stock direct, we are euabled to offer to
th Dade aud the public generally, an assortment of WINES,
if RAN DIES, aud GINS, from high qualltieithrough all the
lower grades at prices as low as they can lie purchased North,
including transportation.
Being young men, and having a reputation to build up, wo
are confident that we can oiler greater inducements to buyers
than can be obtained elsewhere. deo27d&wly
CLARK & FULLERS
AMKROSIAL OIL
CLARK, GREGORY & CO.,
SOLE PROPRIETORS.
C HIRES Headache, Earache, Toothache, in three minute*;
) Rheumatism, Cough*, Neuralgia, Colds, Erysipelas, Bron
chitis, Dyspepsia, Colic, Cramps, Iu flamed Eyes, Chronic Bore
Eyes, Sore Throat, Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Sprains, Chapped
lianas. Piles. Ulcers, Diarrhoea, Bunions, Corns, Frosted Feet,
Deafness, Old Sores, Sore Breast, Sore Nipples, Scald-Head.
Ringworm, Tetter, Snake Bite*. Dog 1 Bites, Rat Bites. The
world is challenged for its equal for Scalds aud Burns. It cure*
Scratches on Horses, Sore Lyes on Horses. Sprains, Swinney
Poll Evil, Festula. saddle and Harness Galls, fresh Wouudsor
Swellings, and is t he best known remedy to apply to tender-foot
ed horses from founder—take up the feet ana u&tlic well about
the frog ol'the foot. Cures all cutaneous diseases on man o*
beast.
No one medicine can cure in all cases, but we can show more
real proof of the virtue of AMBROSIAL OIL In Its loading
properties, from responsible men, who are above being bought,
than can be produced for any other medicine.
We do not assert a cure for every malady to which the human
family are subject, but what we proclaim we can substantiate
by living witnesses. The AMBROSIAL OIL Is a Nashville
preparation, and sold throughout, the South and Southwest by
all good druggists and general dealers. The South may be Just
ly proud that Dr. Clark, a native Tennesseean, after much labor
and research, has produced a really worthy medicine, which Is
hound to drive out much of the wort hless Imported hash with
which the country in flooded.
Please call at our office, where we will tuke pleasure In show
ing letters and testimonials too numerous to set forth mi the
form of an advertisement, some of which came from Physicians
in high standing, who are using it in their practice, as they stAte,
with marvelous effects.
We challenge the world to produce a remedy so speedy and
effectual in its healing properties.
ZIP’ Read the evidence of the virtue of Clark & Fuller’s
Ambrosial OU, evidence so authentic, and from persons whose
word and standing are irreproachable. Read and l>e convinced
CLARK, GREGORY A CO.,
Hole Proprietors, Nashville, Tenn.
For sale by
B. F. TUTT,
nov!8-difewly Augu-ta,
A4^' me >,xV\
/V/V V\ 0-\
IMapaiilslfo! i
J- Save the Pieces!
4 H accidents will happen, even in well-regulated families,
iV i very desirable to nave Home cheap aim convenient way
for repairing Furniture, ‘Toys, Crockery, Ac.
Spalding’s Prepared Glue,
ineetaall Hucb emergencies, and no household cad aflord to be
without it. It is always ready and up to the sticking point.
There is no longer a necessity lor limping chair*, splintered ve
neers, headless dolls, and broken cradles. It is Just the article
for cone, shell, and ornamental work, so popular with ladle# oI
refinement and taste.
This admirable preparation is need cold, being chemically
held In solution, and possessing all tbe valuable qualities of the
best Cabinet Maker’s Glue. It may be used In the place o or
dinary mucilage, being vastly wore adhesive.
“USEFUL IN EVERY HOUSE.”
N. B.—A Brush accompanies each bottle. Price 26 cents.
WHOLESALE DEPOT NO. 40 CEDAR OTREET
INTEW ‘SrOEJEC.
Address
Henry C. Spalding,
Box No. 3,600, Ncw-York.
Put up fOT dealers in case* containing Four, Eight,and Twelve
Por.cn—a beautiful Liteographlc Show Card accompanyingeact
P f*r J A!n(-le bottle of BPALDINO> I'KKPAP.BDOLCk
will save ten times Its cost annually to every household.
Mold by all prominent Stationers, Druggists, Hardware and
Furnitare Dealers, Grocers ana Fancy Stores.
Country merchants should make a note of SPALDING’S
PREPARED GLUE, when making up their fist. ltwlJ!
tand anv climate. tehl7-d&wly
Thp. Forts. —Tbe public here were startled yes
terday afternoon by learning that the citizens of
Smithville were in possession of the Forts at tbe
mouth of the Cape Fear River to-wit, Forts John
son and Caswell. Fort Cas veil is the fortification
on Oak Island, Fort Johnson is dimply a garrisou
or barracks at Smith ville. Neither of these works
have had any troops in them for years, conse
quently there was no resistance made to their be
ing occupied, and of course no collision, nor any
barm done to the property. We are not aware of
the immediate cause of this movement on the part
of our fellow citizens of Brunswick, although we
have heard that a dispatch had been received to
tbe effect that a revenue cutter, the Forward, was
on her way with troops, destined for Fort Cas
well. How far this may he so, is more than we
can say. No doubt the dispatch was received,
and from a reliable source, hut all sources of in
formation are apt to be misled themselves, and
therefore to mislead others in these times.
{ Wilmington (N. C.) Journal , Jan. lOfA.
From Texas. —A slip sent to one of our citizens
from Texas, says that the Indians of that State
have invaded Jack, Parker, Palo Pinto and other
frontier counties and have murdered many whites.
Among those mentioned as being killed, is Mr.
Jonathan White, formerly of this county. Sever
al other men and women, together with children,
have been murdered in the same region. —Cleave
land Banner, 11 th.
From Florida.— The Montgomery J fail gives
the following dispatch from Pensacola :
Pensacola, Jan. 12, 1881—We arrived here at
nine o’clock last night. The Regiment formed at
four this morning, to march on Barancas and tbe
Navy Yard. The order was countermanded by
| Col. Chase, commander ot this section of the
State. The mode of attack will be changed in
| consequence of Barancas being abandoned and
[ guns spiked. The Navy Yard is deserted. Fort
j Pickens is being fortified by Federal troops. The
i Regiment ia now encamped, awaiting orders.
RICHMOND SHERIFF’S SALE.
tbc#rt Tuesday In VEBRCARY next, will be sold, at
■V, tbe Lower Market House, In tbe city of Augusta, with-
In the legal hours of sale.
1 Glass Partition 1 Iron Safe, 1 Writing Desk and StooL 4
Counter Stoola, 3 Show Case*, 2 Counters, 1 small Regulator l
htrge Regulator. 1 Mahogany Regulator Box, 1 Parlor Stove
about 80 feet of Pipe, 1 Watch Maker’s Bench, 1 Railing, 1 Jew I
ejer s Bench, 1 Mahogany W'atch Case, 2 Setts, 16 pairs Show
Lose Trays, 1 lot Shelves, and 1 large Mirror: Levied on as the
property of Herinau A. Barouch, to satisfy an execution on the
foreclosure of a mortgage Issued from the Inferior Court of
Richmond county iu tavor of Jacob Kauffer, vs. Herman A
7.1850. WM. V. KKK. SberlS.
OGLETHORPE “SHERIFF’S SALE.
TVJLL be sold on the first Tuesday In FEBRUARY, 1861,
vv within tbe legal hours or sale, before the Court House
door, in tbe town of Lexington, Oglethorpe county, Georgia,
rout negroes, to-wit: Margaret, a woman about 27 vears old, and
her iufant child not named ; Joe, a mulatto boy, about 7 years
old, and Leurinia, a girl about 3 years old: Levied on as the
property of Robert Elerhart, to aatlriV tour 11. fe.’s, iued from
the Superior Court of said county. One In fevor of W’llllam D.
1 aust, for the use of Willis W’ LUngharn, assignee. One in fa
vor ot Mohs A Pope, for the use of Willis Willingham, andante.
One in fevor of Luke G. Johnsou, for the use or Willis WiTlinc
ham, assignee-and one In fevor of William G. Allen, for the
use of WMllia W llllngham, aaeiguee. Property pointed out
defendent. J. PI TILLER, Shir,
Lexington Ga., Dec. 24th, 1860. dec23.
POSTPONED.
OGLETHORPE SHERIFF’S SALE.
WILL be sold on the first Tuesday in FEBRUARY, 1861
TT within the legal hours of sale, before the Court House
door. In the town of Lexington, Oglethorpe county, the follow
ing property, to-wit:
One Tract of land known as the tract whereon Toliver B
Goolsby, now lives, containing four hundred and twenty-five
acres more or less, with goou improvements lying nnd being cn
the waters of Grove and Big Clouds Creeks, adjoining lands of
Mial Smith, Abel KoeriuirL W. W. Everett, aud others:—
Levied ou as tie property of Toliver B. Goolsby, to satbfy three
fl. fas., issued from the Heard Superior Court. One hi favor of
W. W. Bush, for the use of Hiercd McCurty, Executor of the
estate of Selah Moody dececsod, versus Toliver B. Goolsby;
one in fevor of T. D. f'a’uter, for the use of Bherod McCarty
Executor, of the estate of sclah Moody deceased vs. Toliver It.
Goolsby ; one In fevor of Isaac Thornton, Executor of the estate
ofWyl’y Bush d’Ctaaed, fr*r the use of Slierod McCarty, Exe
cutor of the estate of Se’al. Moody deceased, assignee vs, T. B.
Gooisby. Property pointed out bv Bherod McCarty—lew
made 31st of Jul• ast. J. P. TILLER, fch’ff.
January 3,186;.
PUBLIC SALE? -
WILL be sold at Appling. Columbia count)*, on the first
T T Tuesday In FEBRUARY next, <hat large and valuable
Plantatlo*, known as Shady Grove, Columbia county, lying
on the waters of Klokee and Uchee creeks, fifteen miles above
Augusta, near the Washington Road, adjoining lands of Wal
ton, Lamkin and others, containing fourteen hundred acres
more or less, about one half cleared, tbe balance timbered with
oak, hickory and pine. The improvements are good—the
Dwelling, with a little repairs, may be made very pleasant.
This is regarded, by those who know it, as one of the best wa
tered, most fertile and most healthy places In Middle Georgia.
.janlffwtd PHOCION RAMSEY.
Executors’ Sale of
VALUABLE LANDS
AND
3NTE3OHOES.
INI accordance with the last will and testament of Isaac
Ramsey, late of Columbia will be sold to
the highest bidder, before the Court House door at Appling,
Columbia county, ou the first Tuesday lu FEBRUARY next,
tha well known home residence of the deceased, known as the
Mount Vernon Plantation, lying in Columbia county, 16 miles
above Augusta, near the Washington road, adjoining lands of
YY alton, Lamkin aud other-, on the Klokee creek. This Plan
tation contains twelve hundred acres of Land, more or less—
eight hundred of which are cleared and In a high state of culti
vation, having beeu vastly Improved for years past by the ap
plication of large quantities of foreign and home fertilise!*. The
balance of the I-aml timbered with pine, oak and hickory—the
place improved as well, or better, than any in the county.
ALSO,
At the same time and place, will he sold, 86 to 40 Negroes, *•
longing to the same estate, consisting of field hands, black
smiths, a carpenter, a mason and plasterer, and a number of the
best t ralued house servants, comprising cooks, sempstresses
and laundresses, as good as can anywhere be found.
On the day following, WEDNESDAY, Feb. 6th, at Mount
Vernon Plantation, will be sold, all the PerUhable property on
the Plantation, consisting of Mules, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs,
W aeons. Carriage and Horses, Com, Fodder, and all art Ides
usually found on a well regulated plantation, too tedious to
mention. Terms on dav ot sale.
PHOCION RAMSEY, “)
WM. 8. MOUGIION, [ .
WM. H. BONNER, | Executors.
GEORGE L. D. RICE,
January 10,1861.
EXECUTORS’ SALeT
WILL he sold before tire Court House in the city of Sa
vaunah, Chatham county, Ga., on the first Tuesday of
MARCH next, 1861, all the real and personal property of the
estate of William Wright, consist mg of : one Hair Lot and im
provements No. 8 Derby Ward, fee simple, city of Savannah ;
one Lot, letter Q, and improvements, Heath cote Ward, fie
simple, city of Savanuah; one Halt-Lot and Improvements,
No. 12, North Oglethorpe Ward, city of Savannah; one Lot,
and Improvements, No. 14 North Oglethorpe Ward, city of Su*
vauuah ; 17 A acres Land, within two miles of the city, on the
Savannah, Albany A Gulf Railroad; 406 acres Land and im
provements in Bulloch countv, known as the Bridge track, situ
ated on the Great Ogeechee River : together with one-half in
terest iu tire New Bridge across the river ; 900 acres Land un
improved, known as the Tullis tract; 1,000 acres Land lu Bui
loch county, unimproved, and Known as tho Brag tract—these
Lands are bay and pine and well timbered. Also. 640 acres
pine and hammock Lauda, situated Is Alucha county. Florida.
ALSO,
87 Negroes : man 46 years old, engineer ; roan 86 years old,
good cook ; girl 17 years old, house servant : boy 19 years old,
good hostler ; man 36 years, good blacksmith ; tuan 83 years
good carpenter ; man *5 yearn, fine carpenter ; man 24 years
old, good carpenter and car builder; man 82 years old, field
band : boy 16 years old, first-rate waiter; man 40 years old,
good carriage driver and hostler, and Ills son, 6 years ; man 40
years, good field band ; man 4U years, good carpenter ; man : 5
years, flue carpenter and framer ; man 21 \ curs, good field
hand ; man 40 years, good carpenter ; man Jto years fine car
penter and framer ; man 21 years, good field hand; man 35
years old, field hand ; man 46 vears aid, field hand ; man 21
years, good field hand ; man **2 years, good field hand ; man 60
years, field hand ; man 60 years good carpenter; woman 2T
years, good cook and washer, and son, 6 years; man 65 years
very tmworthy, aud wife. 00 voara. cook, and their five chll
drwi,
years, 4Vloy 10 yeats ; man 66 years, gardener and wife 60
years, com ; woman 26 years, and wm 9 years old. Sale made
under the provisions of the will of the said William Wright.
Purchasers t pay for title*.
JOHN GRIMKK, )
JAB. 11. JOHNSON, > Ex’re
Jan 6 HLI FUTCII, )
rtEORGIA, RICHMOND COUftTY.-TO THE
BTOO xHOLDERS OF THE IKON .STEAMBOAT
(AO M PAN Y :
Take notice, that the City Council of Augusta, has Instituted
a suit at law, In the Inferior Court of add cou; ty, returnable to
December Term, 1860, against the Iron Steamboat Company,
for tlie recovery of two tboueaud nine hundred and sixty-eight
dollars and tweutv-two cents, claimed to he due by tile said
Iron Steamboat Company to the wild City Council of Augusta,
with interest on said amount. THOMAS W. MILLER,
Attorney at Law, for the Plaintiff.
Augusta, Nov. 27, 1860. nov2B-\v4t,
STATR OF GEORGIA, RICHMOND COUftTY.-
Whereaa, William Glover applies to me for Letters of Ad
ministration on the estate of George CumptOu, late of said
county deceased :
These are therefore to cite and admonish, all and singular,
the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at
my office, on or before tbe first Monday in February next, to
show cause, if any they have, why said Letters should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and official signature, at office In Au
gusta, this 3d day of January 1881.
January 3, 1860. F>BTKR BLODGET, Ja„ Ord’y.
ri EORGIA, OGLETHORPE CO. -Whereas Lacy
U Banks applies to me for letters of administration de bonis
non, upon the estate of Richard Bunks, of Oglethorpe county :
. These are theretore to cite, summon and admonish, aH aud
singular, the kindred aud creditors of mid deceased, to be an
api>eur at my office, within tho time prescribed by law, to show
cause, If any they have, why said letters should not tie granted.
Given under my hand at office this 24th day of Dec., 1860.
December 29, 1860 HENRY BRITAIN, Ord’y
DENNIS’
ANTi-SPASSfODIC TINCTURg!
A Medicine more Valnable than Gold In a Family !
a
Spasms. Crump Colic, violent Pains In the btomach or
1 Bowi Is, Congestive Chills, or Complaints resulting from
sudden Colda, or for dangerous attacks or disease, in which a
medicine Is want* and for Immediate use.
It .acts by relieving lnflatnniptlrr,, quieting nervous altacks,
nd relieving severe colds or chills, by producing a warm action
n t he system.
Prepared by J. DENNIS, M. D., Augusta, Ga.
jani6-w3t*
MIDM MILE COLLEGE,
Spring Term 1861.
mHE Exejclses ff his Institution will open on the first
JL MONDAY in JANUARY.
All the Dep irtmenta are supplied with experienced and
faithful 1 eacbers.
Board. Including Lights, Fuel aud Washing, Ninety Dollars
or the Term.
No Boarding Pupil will he allowed hereafter to contract any
debts, or make accounts. Parents or Guardians are requested
t o furnish their daughters and wards from home, or If they pre
fer it, leave money with some member of the Faculty. wlc> will
make all needful purchases. Th? above rule will be rigidly en
forced. W. A. WILSON,
Sec’v Faculty.
Madison, Dec. 13, 1800. declfvd&wln*
Greenesboro’
FEMALE COLLEGE.
fWIHE Trustees of this old and well known Institution, hav
lag secured the services of the Rev. R. A. Houston, to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of their late Presi
dent, the Rev. Homer Sendee, and associated with him a
corps of able ami experienced Teachers In all the Departments
of the College, feel authorised In presenting it again to its
old patrons and the public generally, as affording facilities tor
the moral aud Intellectual training of voung Ladies, as good
as any Institution of similar character In the State.
The next Hussion will open on the #r*l MONDAY lu FE
BRUARY. FREDERIC C. FULLER,
Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
Greenesboro’, Ga., Jan. 7,1861. janlO d&w6w
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA.
THE exercise* of this Institution will b<t resumed on the
6th day of JANUARY next.
The Faculty of the College is composed of the following
officers:
Bov. ANDREW A. LIPSCOMB, D. D., Chancellor.
Rev. P. H. MELL.D D., Vice-Chancellor and Professor of
Moral an*l Mental Science and Polliical Economy.
WILLIAMS RUTHERFORD, A. M„ Professor of Mathe
matics and Astronomy.
R. M. JOHNSTON, A. M., Professor Belles Lettres and
Oratory.
WM. M. WADDELL, A. M., Professor of Ancient Lan
guages.
and Natural Sder.ce.
W. D. WASH, A. M., Adjunct Professor ot Mathematics,
&c.
DANIEL LEE, M. D., Professor of Agriculture.
Tne charges are for Tuition, Room Kent, Servant Hire nd
Library Fee. $76, payable S6O in January and $25 in Sep
tember, strictly in advance. A9BURY HULL, Sec’y.
dec4-w4t
INVESTMENTS IN THE STATE
OF GEORGIA.
rpHK subscriber wishe*, from his age, to retire from active
■ business.
(Some two or three years since he, at the greut call of tills com
nmnity, bought a large Cotton Factory bulldinr, and placed
therein Clark’s Patent Flour and Corn Mills. These Mills do
not occupy one fifth nart of the ample room. In oonunction
with these Mills already up, It was my purpose to put In gone
t wo Wool Cards and Hgbt Looms, at a cost of pot over 2MO dol
lar!, as estimated by Mr. Alfred Jinks, near Philadelphia. By
taking Planters* Wool in this neighborltood, aud buying tb*
warp, a good and leading article can be made of negroes do til
ing worth 30 cent#, for which the Mill would charge, say 12L
cents. Added to this, 1 had intended io get up some Wood
Works for making common Furniture, Fan Mlfts, Plows. A..
Ac. All this would furnish sud for a first-rate HU am Engine of
J. P. Morn* A Ot>’ make, of Philadelphia, of .'*) horse jower.
It is a fine opening for some enterprising man, or men, to make
a fortune.
1 will sell the whole property, with three or f*ur acres of laid
in the centre of tb* thriving town of Greensboro, Ga., for about
what the building cost when first erected for a totton mill,
though I have put 16,000 dollars of Machinery, Engine, Mills,
At.. In it. It Is on the centre of the great Georgia Kailrorpad,
hair way between Augusta and Atlanta, and so arranged that
tbe cars of this Road lun right to the doqr.
Mechanics and Manufacturers are Invited to call and reel
premise*, as I will sell a bargain in this properly.
JOHN CUNNINGHAM.
Greensboro, Qa., .January, 1861. jan-VdAw-jm
SPRING BANK
SCHOOL.
THE Fifth Tetm of this 8 bool for Young Ladies, com
mences on the first of February next. The undersigned
pledges himself to parents patronising this Ocitool, that their
daughters shall enjoy opportunities of both solid and elegant
education, including physical and moral culture, not surpassed
elsewhere at the South. Circulars will be forwarded to those
desiring them. , C. n . HOWARD.
Near Kingston, Cass Ga. wlft-dfijprit
Fruit Culture- Partner Wanted !
nPHE subscriber, who claims to possess the requisite knowl-
X edge and practical skill, but who has little or uo money
capital, deairrs to associate vltb himself lu the busincsr of Fnwt
Culture, (especially of the Grape,) a person of good business
talent, who can invest a small amount of capital, lie has ai
ready ou hand several hundred rooted grape vldcs. and a few
fruit trees, and ;*c*sseiea unusual facilities for procuring am
quantity that may be required ou tbe most favorable terms, at
the nurseries. He would prefer to h*cate in Georgia or l\-n
----neasee. Is pennitu dto refer to I). Rxnwovi., Esq., Augusta,
Ga., and vt w.GiLMOfce Simms, L. L. D., Midway 8. C.
Address
D.H. JACQUES,
dec2Bw4t # Midway, S. C.
HANDSOME WOMEN !
TO THE LADIES!
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use. Can be removed by lemon Juice, and will not injure th
skin. This is a ntwr ; r. jiaradon .used l*v t)* celebrated four
Beauties of Londou and Fsria. Mailed free iu buttio, w i,h di
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Frmce-s with an elegant case ot Ferfruncry, (iu which all if
tlie above articles were included; In handsome cut gla-s w iti
gold stoppers, valued at SISOO, particulars of which appealed in
the public prints.
Ail the above articles sent Free, by express, lor $5.
, Cash can either accompany tne order, or bv paid to the ex
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„ Perfumers to the Qtueii.
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