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COLUMBUS:
Largest City and Country Circulation
Monday Morning, Jan. !41, 1861.
By the advice of physicians, John W.
Leonard, Esq., has dissolved his connec
tion with the Atlanta Intelligencer, us
one of its editors.
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We learn from the Austin State Qazctte,
of the rtb ints., thut Mr. Calhoun, the
commissioner from Alabama to Texas,
had arrived in Austin, and been received
with great cordiality and enthusiasm by
many citizens.
Traveling with Slaves.
A bill was introduced into the New
York Assembly, on the Bth, to authorize
the sojourn in that Stale of slaves attend
ing their owners for the space of nine
months.
A. 11. Seals, Ksi|.
Wo learn from the Hamilton Enter
prise, that A. B. Seals, Esq., has dissol
ved his connection with the Temperance
Crusader, and is now devoting his time
to the preparation of a liomance which
will be in press the coming Spring.
——
Two men, named Conner and Bungee
were shockingly maimed by the explosion
of a cannon at Macon, Miss., on the 10th
inst. They were bring a salute in honor
of the Slate of Mississippi having passed
the ordinance of secession, and while
both wore raming homo the charge the
gun fired.
(Icoi-gla Commissioner!, for Knrojie,
A dispatch from Washington City to
the New Orleans Picayune, of the 11th,
says that Mr. Dudley, of South Carolina,
and T. Butler King, of Georgia, are in
that city about to leave as special com
missioners from their respective States to
make commercial arrangements with Eu
ropean powers.
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Committee on the Ordinance.
The following named gentlemen com
posed (lie committee appointed to draft
the Ordinanoe of Secession passed by tho
Convention. It is n very able one, and
embraces Judge E. A. Nisbet, as Chair
man; lion. Robert Toombs, Gov. 11. V.
Johnson, lion. A. 11. Stephens, Hon. B.
11. Hill, A. 11. Colquitt, Judge Bioe,
Turner Trippe. Hon. T. It. R. Cobb, Wil
liamson of Telfair, Chastain Hill of Har
ris, Reese of Morgan, Judge Banning, A.
H. Keenan, W M. Brown and P. S. Bar
tow.
Death of lion. Charles Murphy,
We are pained to have to announce tho
death of this worthy citizen, says the
Atlanta Intelligencer of the 18th inst
lie died at his DeKaik coun
ty, on Tuesday 10th inst. lie has bccu
long and favorably known as one of our
most worthy citizens; he had been for a
number of years a member ofjhe Georgia
Legislature, in which he always took a
prominent position; and was also for two
years a member of Congress from tbedth
District. lie always sustained the* repu
tation of an honorable man, and a con
scientious politician. At the time of bis
death he was an elected member of tho
Georgia Convention, now in session.
Capital of the Southern Confederacy
The New Orleans Picayune recommends
Huntsville, Ala., as tho Capital of tho
proposod Southern Confederacy. The
Mobile Register nsks and thus answers
the question: •
“ Where shall bo the Capital City ?”
asks tho Evening News, answers Mo
bile or Montgomery. Neither placo
will suit the constitutions of border State
members. Jluutsville, on a great railway
line, and iu # the salubrious atmosphere
of the mountains, is tho best placo.
Why wouldn’t Columbus, Ga., “suit
their constitutions We venture to
throw out the suggestion for the present,
reserving more extended remarks tor a
future time.
Hon. Win.lt. Smith, of Alabama.
In the Montgomery Confederation we
find a short but well timed and happily
conceived address delivered by the above
gentleman, an ex-llepresentativo in the
U. S. Congress. It was delivered just
before the final vote on the Secession
Ordinance, the 11th of January. Elected
as a co-uperationist his position now will
be known with interest. Closing his re
marks he said:
It but remains for mo to add, that when
your ordinance passes through the solemn
forms of legislative deliberation, and re-
oeives the sanotion of this Botiy, I shall
reoognize it as the supreme law of the
land ; my scruples will fall to the ground,
and that deTotion which I have hereto
fore through the whole course my publio
life given to the Union of the Stales,
shall bo concentrated in my allegiance to
the State of Alabama.
Secession Ist Texas aiul Louisiana.
So far as lieard from the popular
vote for the Convention in Texas has
gone largely for immediate secession.—
The same may be said of Louisiana. To
show the seutiment of tho large planters
in the latter State we extraot the follow
ing concerning the richest Pariah, prob
ably in the State, from the N. 0. Delta,
of the 16th:
The Parish of Tensas, one of the richest
agricultural districts in the world, whioh
produces about 70,000 bales of cottou,
where the voters aro nearly all largo
planters, gives perhaps the largest pro
portionate majority for secession in the
St#te. Mr. John Koutb, one of tho lar
gest planters of the Uuion, was run as a
Co-opeiationist, and was beateu eight to
one by his fellow plautors. The Parieh
es of Concordia, Teusas aud Madiaou are
represented by two delegates to tho Con
vention who jointly send to the market
about ten thousand bales of cotton.
—
The Fort Morris Firing.
A correspondent of the New York
Evening Post, who was on board the Star
of the West, and who gives a rambling ac
count of her trip to Charleston bar, thus
speaks of the firing from tho Morris’
Island batteries:
“The military men on board highly
complimented the South Carolinians on
their ihooting in this first attempt. They
say it was well done; that all which was
needed was a little better range, which
they probably could have obtained in a
few minute*. Their line was perfect, and
the opinion i* expressed that one
had charge of the guns who understood
Ms business.” •
A correspondent sends ua a poem
which he says he compozzed awl himself.
We give one verse :
A squirrel is a purte burd.
Hx getartkuile tale,
H tots awl my iladdiz korn.
a at It on a role.
THE FIFTH BLOTTED OUT! i
More welcome intelligence never flash
ed along the electric wiro than that
which conveyed on Saturday the action
of the Convention representing the sov
ereignty of Georgia. Her star, which
twinkled upon the folds of the National
Ensign, bus thus been blotted out, but re
appears with brighter lustre in the glori
ous constellation of the Southern Confed
eracy. The “Keystone” is ready, and
awaits the completion of the Southern
Arch. All honor to the immortal two
hundred and eight, and due credit to all
who may seal their acquiescence in this
solemn act of the Convention by affixing
their signatures to the instrument em
bodying it; and “sink or swim, live or
die, survive or perish,” resolve to stand
by the declaration.
The news of the passing of the Ordi
nance was received here with the ringing
of bellß, firing of cannon, and other de
monstrations of the liveliest satisfaction
and rejoicing. To givo a formal expres
sion of the joy it affords, the following
programme furnished us will be carried
out to-nigbt by the citizens of Columbus
generally :
The citizens of Muscogee county and City el
Columbus are requested to meet at Ternper
unoe Hall to-night at 7 o'clock. •
All the Military and Fire Companies of the
city, together with the Clergy, Mayor and Coun
cil, are invited to join in (lie procession.
The. procession will lx- under the command
of Gen. Edward Croft, Chief Marshal, with the
following deputies: (.'apt. Jas. M. .Bivins, Van
Marcus, C. V. Smith, E. U. Dawson, John VV.
Brooks and W. E. Salisbury.
Committu os Obdxanob— A. Inginiro and Geo-
I. Lloyd.
Comhiitss os Illumination— lt. T. Hall, .1. L.
Morton, F. W. Dillard, Hatch Cook, Wm. Berry,
Dr. iI. M. Cluckly, D. B. Thompson, John W.
Brooks, J it. Daniel, W. L. Salisbury, J. B. Hill.
( ‘ommittib on Progkamml —Van Marcus, J. W.
Brooks and J. A. Bhingler.
Committzk os Finance— J. Vernoy, W A. Bo
ded, Capt. J. ill.-Bivins, D. B. Lllis, J.. Spencer,
A. C. MeGohee, Jt. H. Goetnhius and B. Preer.
Committee os Music—(i, Cromwell, J. F. Iver
son and G. T. Williams.
OKDEIt OF BBOCEHSION:
The procession will form in front of Temper
ance Bail, and move up Oglethorpe st. to Bur
ros’ Corner or Bridge st.. across to Broad, and
down Brood to Few, across Few to Oglethorpe,
up Oglethorpe to itandolph, across to Broad,
and under Hie Colonial Flag or Gzoeoia will be
dismissed.
A signal of live gunH will he lired for the
citizens to illuminate at s o’clock.
The ladies are especially invited to join in
ttiis demonstration.
The several committees will meet at the
store of Ellis & Livingston, at li o'clock this
morning.
Thr Crittenden Compromise
The latest intelligence from Congress
concerning the desperate effort of Mr.
Crittenden to save the Union is, that an
effectual quietus has been given to his
resolutions in the Senate. This was of
course accomplished by the votes of
Black Republicans who arc not willingto
concede even what was claimed. It is
stated again, that an effort will yet be
mado to pass them under the motion to
reconsider. We trust that the motion
will not prevail. Mr. Crittenden is doubt
less actuated by pure and patriotic mo
tives ; but it is sufficient for us to know,
that ho offers to settle existing difficul
ties on the basis of a compromise, a word
suggestivo to Southern rights ears, of
robbery and plunder. The true theory
of the Union has been too often demon
strated, and is too well understood to re
quire elaboration hero. Sullioe it to say
that it is a confederation of co-equal
sovereignties intended to bo governed by
au instrument guaranteeing equal rights
and protection to all. When any party
or parties to the compact failed to com
ply with it, then it was the duty no loss
than the privilege of the others to dis
solve the political relations previously
existing. It was not understood that the
Constitution would he ignored and set
aside, tho interpretation placed upon
that sacred instrument by the Supreme
Court disregarded, and the Union main
tained by compromise and concession to
the unjust and insolent demands of fanat
icism. Many who favor a dissolution
now aud for nil time, havo heretofore
assented to compromises, but now “for
bearance has ceased to be a virtue.”
Should the defeat of Crittenden’s resolu
tions bo reconsidered and they yet be
adopted it will be of no avail. The
States that have seceded will not stultify
themselves by receding from the proud
position they huve assumed ami consent
to an adjustment even on tho basis on
which they orignally entered into it,
much less that of a compromise and further
concessions. Tho South is sick of oompro
miso ; tho Union can’t be fairly pre
served ; “ lot it slide.”
North Alabama on the Action or the
State.
Tho Huutßville (Ala.) Advocate, of tbo
liith, comes to us with a strong, power
ful and urgent appeal to the co opera
tionists of that section of the State, to
acquiesce in the decision of tho majority
in tho State Convention. It also urges
tho border States and others that have
not acted, to nut at once, so that “ out of
the uettlo danger wo may pluck the
flower safety.”
The same issue also coutains letters
from the lions. J. M. Patton, Nioh. Davis
aud Jere. Clemons, urgently udvisiug the
people of that section of the State to
pursue tho course recommended by the
Advooate, ns the only oue lett for the
South. Thu latter, in a joint letter
to the editor of the Advocate, say :
Every member from North Alabama
stands pledged to abide the action of the
Convention, and although there were
thirty-nine votes given against the Ordi
nance, there is, perhaps, not one who
will not submit to it, and counsel sub
mission by his people.
The Advocate, previous to tho aotiou
of the Convention, was the organ of the
co-operation party of North Alai ama,
and its wise advice, together with that
proffered by Messrs. Clemons, I’uttou
aud Davis, to their constituents, augurs
favorably for our future prospects.
From Ohio.
The following is one of tic resolutions
that passed the Ohio Legislature on the
lffth inst.
Resolved, That we hail with joy tho re
ceut firm, dignified, and patriotio special
message okthe President of the United
States, and that tbo entire power and
recourses of Ohio arc hereby pledged,
whenever necessary and demanded, for
the maintaiDauce and strict subordina
tion to the civil authority of the Consti
tution and laws of the Oeneral Govern
ment, by whomsoever administered.
Virginia for Secession.
Washington, Jan 14 —The report
whioh reach this city from Virginia, fur
uiah abundant evidence that tho people
of that Elate will declare for secession.
TELEGRAPHIC.
GEORGIA.-CONVENTION.
ORDNANCE OF SECESSION PASSED.,
Raising tlie Colonial Flag .’
Mn.LKimEViu.is, Jan. 18 —The glori
ous old colonial flag was raised on the
State House at sir o’clock this evening,
amid the firing of cannon and great en
thusiasm. The banner now waves proud
ly over the Capitol of Georgia. Five gnus
were firej, one for each seceding State.
Bring out the guns !
The Convention was in secret session
ail day.
At four o’clock this evening the con
vention adopted the following resolutions:
1. Resolved, That it is the right and
duty of Goorgia to secede.
2. Resolved, That we appoint a com
mittee of seventeen to report the ordi
nanco of secession.
The resolutions were passed by the fol
lowing vote —yeas 165; nays 160.
Milleiigf.vii.lk, Jan. 18—p. m.—ln
the convention to-duy, Hon. 11. V. John
son introduced a series of resolutions as
a substitute for those adopted These
resolutions favor oo operation, and invite
a convention of the Soutfiern States to be
belli at Atlanta in February. Tho reso
lutions were lost.
During the debate Mr. Stephens said :
If Georgia determines to secede, tho
sooner she does so the better it will be
for her.
A flag of independence is now waving
from the Capitol, and was saluted by the
firing of cannon. There were also sky
rockets, music, and other demonstrations
of enthusiasm.
Milledgbvillk, Jan. 19. —The ordi
nance of secession was adopted by the
convention to day at two o’clock, by a
vote of two hundred and eight yeas, to
eighty nine nays. The majority was one
hundred and nineteen.
The following is the ordinance of seces
sion by which the Stato of Goorgia was
taken out of the Union:
An ordinance to dissolve the Union be
tween the State of Georgia, and the
other States united with her, under the*
compact of Government, eutitled tho
Constitution of the United States:
We, the people of the State of Georgia,
in convention assembled, do declare and
ordain, and it is hereby declared and
ordained, that the ordinance adopted by
the people of the State of Georgia in tho
convention of 1788, whereby theConsti
tutiou of the United States was ratified
and adopted, and also ail acts and parts
of acts of the General Assembly, ratifying
and adopting amendments to the said
Constitution, are hereby repealed, re
scinded and abrogated.
We do further declare and ordain that
the Union now subsisting between tho
State of Georgia and the other States,
under tho title of the United States of
America, is hereby dissolved, and tiiat
tho State of Georgia is in the full posses
sion and exercise of all those rights of
sovereignty which belong and appertain
to a free and independent State.
CoiiKi-easloiinl,
Washington,
to day tho vote on Crittenden's resolu
tions were reconsidered, and the subject
made the special order for Monday next.
The Kansas bill was debated.
in the House the army bill was debat
ed.
Mr. Sherman, of Ohio, said in the
course of his remarks, that ho was op
posed to civil war, hut the Government
must protect its property, lie charged
South Oaroliua with being tho cause of
present difficulties.
Mr. Crawford, of Ga., defeuded tho
honor and good faith of South Carolina.
At any timo after the 6th of Nov., she
could have seized all the forts in Charles
ton harbor, but she had no desire to ex
cite hostility. She preferred pease, and
sont peaoo commissioners to Washington;
but immt-di®oly after their departure
from Charleston, Major Anderson assurn
ed a hostile attitude, thus violating the
pledged faith of tho Federal Government,
Messrs. B irr and Sickles, of New York,
denied that any pledgas bad been given.
Mr. Crawford said that the Secretary
of War had resigned; then under a mis
apprehension of facts, of which no ono
could he belter informed ; and that sub
sequently the Secretary of the Interior
had resigned on the same groundj Here,
then, wero two witnesses to the statement
that a pledge had been given.
Tho bill subsequently passed.
Washington, Jan 19.—Sumner's reso
lution for information relative to corres
pondence with foreign authorities in
reference to clearances from Charleston
was adopted.
Mr. Mason introduced a resolution,
looking to a suspension of the exercise of
the Federal functions in the seceding
States, and to announco their secession
by proclamation, wag passed to a second
reading, and ordered to be printed.
The Kansas bill was debated and
amended, and will pass, probably, Mon
day.
House.—The army bill was passed.
A good many Union petitions and some
private bills were passed.
Tho House adjourned until Monday.
Washington Affairs.
Washington, Jan. 18.— The New York
Herald’s correspondent says that the
President’s instructions to Major Ander
son are to act ou the defensive,
but if the authorities repeat tho experi
ment of firing upon vessels, l’ort Sumter
will open her batteries.
Another correspondent says on the
authority of a Senator, although the’
President refuses to receive Commission
ers from a •ingle State, he will not with
draw official recognition from an author
ised embussador from a Confederacy of
seceding States.
Naval officers for Pensacola station
have been foYmally detached, and are
now waiting orders.
Commodore Shuhrick is not dead; he
is reported perfectly well.
Washington, Jan. 18 —lt isconfident
ly haJievod that the Republicans iu the
Senate do not intend, under ce consider
ation of Crittenden’s propositions, to vote
otherwise than before. They will again
reject them. Their determined policy
now, it is said, will be not to yield their
party position.
Secretary Holt was confirmed to-day as
Secretary of.War, by a vote of thirty;
eight to thirteen.
The bids for the five million loan were
opened to-day. Tho bank of Commerce,
at New York, hid for upwards of tho
whole amount, besides many others for
large and small amounts. The bank of
Commerce bid for four millions at eleven
centum interest, aud for two and a half
millions at twelve centum. Nearly all
the bids were from New York.
Kentucky Sieves.
Louisville, Ky., Jan. 14—The Courier
publishes a letter from Col. Duncan,
member of the State Executive Commit
tee, opposing coercion and in favor of a
Southern Confederacy of all the slave
holding States.
Louisville, Jan. 19.—Gov. Magoffin,
of Kentucky, disapproves of South Caro
linn’s course, liut will stand by the Con
stitutionnl rights of the South against
anti slavery rule. He recommends a
convention of the border States at Balti
more ; and asks the passage of anti
ooerciou resolutions, and un appropria
tion to arm the State.
Arrival of the Marlou.
New York, Jan 18.—The steamship
Marion, from Charleston, arrived here
to day.
ARRIVAL OF THE ABIA.
New Yobk, Jan. 19.—The stpamehip j
Asia, with Liverpool dates to the sth in- ‘
staut, arrived here to day.
Liverpool Cotton Market — Saturdu;/ ]
Sales of cotton to d.'<9 8,000 bales. The j
market closed steady.
London Monet/ Market —Consols w'ere i
quoted at Q2J to92J for account.
Stale of Trade —Manchester advices
were unfavorable. There was but little
enquiry and prices were w*ak.
Havre Colton Market —New Orleans
Tres Ordinaire quoted at lOOf ; lias 95f.
Thefales of the week were 6,000 baleß.
Stock 118,000 bales. The market closed
declining.
Tho Bullion in the Bank of England de
creased one hundred and forty five thou
sand pounds sterling.
The money market was unchanged, but
oontinued active.
It was reported that the British Gov-
ernment had sent a strong note to France
against the French occupation of Syria.
The ship Ohio from New Orleans bound
to Liverpool, was spoken on tho 10th
damaged, and part of her cargo over
board. The ship Saratoga from Mobile
arrived at Brookhaven. She had
her sails.
Alaliasna Legislature.
Montgomery, Jan. 19.—The House
passed a bill to provide against the inva
sion of the Stale by sea pilots, bringing
foreign vessels int i Mobile, liable to fine
and imprisonment in the Penitentiary,
and authorising the commander of Fort
Morgan to destroy the beacons and land
vnarks at his discretion, and to contract
for the construction of a telegraph line
to Point Clear, in order to have a more
speedy communication with Fort Morgan.
It is understood that Hooper, of the Mail,
will be the candidate for Clerk of the
Southern Congress, and will be warmly
supported by the secessionists.
New VorlE Legislature.
Ai.ii.anv, Jan. 19. —The committee on
federal lelations reported reprobating
dissolution ; denying the right of seces
sion, and declaring that the State will
exert her strength to maintain the laws,
expressing at the same time the desire to
avoid war by every means consistent
with honor. They aro willing to meet
their sister States in a conciliatory man
ner, and remove the causes of complaint.
After the admission of Kansas they are
willing to form two States out of the
remaining Territory, under the Missouri
restriction.
From New Orleans.
New Oulens, Jan. 15. —Consul Pickens
went to Vera Cruz this morning bearing
important dispatches to the American
commander, it is rumored for the con
centration of the fleet at the mouth cf tho
Mississippi or harbor and Pensacola.—
Volunteers are daily drilling. Reinforce
ments are surrounding the forts.
Virginia legislature.
RtCHMOND, Va., Jan. 18.—In the Sen
ate to day, the House resolutions, con
templating a National conventb n, were
debated.
The House appropriated one million of
dollars for the defense of the State, and
authorized the issue of six per cent, trea
sury notes.
Florida News.
Tallahassee, Jan. 18.—The Governor
appointed, and the convention confirmed,
the appointment of Gen Jackson Morton,
Col. J. Fatten Anderson and James Row
ens, as delegates to the Southern Con
gress, to be held at Montgomery, Ala.,
on the fourth day of February.
Hew Orleans Hews.
New Orleans, Jan. 19.—Two thirds
of the delegates to the State Convention
are secessionists.
The commander of the Florida forces
telegranhs to the Mayor of New Orleans
for two thousand men to take Ft. Pickens.
Arkansas News.
Little Rock, Jan. 10.—The Legisla
ture unanimously passed the bill sub
mitting the Convention question to the
people on the 18th of February; in ease
the majority favor a convention tho Gov
ernor will appoint the day.
From the Nashville Union.
Abe I.ooney on Southern Rights.
We are indebted to a friend for the
following dispatch :
Columbia, Jan. 14.—A. M. Looney has
made a powerful speech in favor of going
with our sister States South of us ! Great
enthusiasm prevails I Excitement in
tense !
Virginia News.
PF.TEltsntmo, Jan. 19.—1,000 pounds
of powder and 2000 of shot and shell went
to Charleston by a special train today.
The powder and slid were from the
Tredegar Works, per order of Governor
Pickens.
Special Dispatch to the Wilmington Journal.
Raleigii, N. C., Jan. 10.—The Conven
tion bill lias not passed the Legislature ;
—strong anti coercion resolutions have
passed their second reading in the House
of Commons.
Advice from Harry.
In saddling a horse I proceed thus : I
first show him the saddle. If you pull
him about or blind his eyes he thinks
something is wrong, and of course resists.
But accustom him to the saddle by plac
ing it on aud on several times, and all is
right. In mounting, too, gentlemen go
wrong, as they do about almost every
thing— [laughter]—about a horse. They
bear their weight on the foot in the stir
rup and try to climb up, so that tho horse
is like a fly ou a pane of glass—his weight
on one side. Mr. Rarey then proceeded
to illustrate his method of mounting—
stauding close to the horse and bearing
his weight ou the burse’s shoulder. Now,
a horse has great power in pulling his
head down, but little when it is pulled to
oue side. This shows you bow to stop a
horse when he runs away. If you make
a dead pull it is like a man trying to lift
himself over a fence by his boot straps.
Rut if you turn him rotiud and round
(illustrating) he is powerless.
If a horse jibs with you in the street,
and refuses to go on, don’t aitempt to
spur him ; turn hiui round uud round,
lie would rather go on than keep turning
any time. You remember tho mule who
used to go through a brook to lighten his
load of salt, whieh dissolved iu the water,
liis master cured him by loading him
with sand, which the water mado heavier.
No beating could havo accomplished such
a reformation. Mr. Rarey then took a
drum, showed it to the hors>, explaining
that horses only feared what they did not
understand, as boys feared false faces in
the dark, unless they know them to be
pasteboard ; and then, rattling the drum
over the nervous-puller, concluded this
part of his lecture amid hearty applause.
— Rarey's Lecturer.
Made Insane by lh Political Crisis.
Rev. Mr. Botsford, l’astor of the Pres
byterian church in Eighty sixth street,
New York, was removed to the Blooming
dale Asylum on Saturday, violently in
sine. It is said that the first symptoms of
insanity were exhibited vbile Mr. Bost
ford, who has been a close student, was
preparing a sermon ou the great political
que tions us the day, whieh he intended
to preach to his congregation Sunday.
Hissing National Airs.
Great excitement was caused in the
Academy of Mnsio, Philadelphia, on Sat
urday night, by a party of men who
hissed during the performance of the na
tional airs, “Hail Columbia” and “Yan
kee Doodle.” The men hissing were
summarily ejected and quiet restored.
Interesting from Washington.
Special to the Charleston -Mercury.
Washington, January 17 —llaynelias
completed his communication, but wdl
not present it to the President to-day. Ii
learn that bis views have been much
modified at the solicitation of Southern
men. The impression prevails here that
friendly relations will bo restored be
tween Fort Sumter and Charleslon, and
bloodshed avoided.
After confirming several unimportant
■Consular nominations to day, the Senate
took up the nomination of Holt as Sec
retary of War. The motion to refer the
nomination to the Military Committee
was defeated by a large majority. The
session was stormy. Mason, Slidell, and
others, denounced the President and Holt
iu violent terms. Bigler and Douglas
defeuded them. It is also rumored that
during the Excc&tive Session, Senators
Benjamin and Wade came to blows.
There is considerable excitement this
evening among the Black Republicans at
a rumor which is rife here, that the Cabi
net held a stormy session to day, because
thb President has resumed the peace
policy, in opposition to the whole Cabi
net. The Republicans arc denouncing
him to night.
Washington, Jan. 18 — lt is under
stood that Hon. ,A. B. Greenwood will
accept the portfolio of the Interior De
partment at the urgent solicitation of
some Southern meu, who hope, through
him, to be able to check any precipitancy
on tho part of Buchanan’s'Administra
tion. Greenwood is a strong Coopera
tionist, but is opposed to coercion.
Ilolt declares that his views have been
misunderstood at tho South, and that he
is not responsible for the existing state
of things, lie is much mortified at the
scene that occurred in the Executive
session of the Senate yesterday, aud yet
it is said that to day’s doings iu the
Senate were but a repetition of tho j e of
yesterday.
Reagan, of Texas, left here to day for
home. He goes back to urge Texas to
act with promptitude.
Dispatches received here to day from
Charleston, state positively that the
market Is open to Major Anderson and
his men, and that every courtesy lias
been extended to them by the State
authorities. This announcement, for a
time, took the wind completely out of the
Abolition sails. President Buchanan
expresses himself as highly gratified at
this return of friendly relations bet ween
Charleston aud Fort Sumter. Great con
fidence is expressed by Southern men in
the judgment and discretion of Major
Anderson.
In the House of Representatives to day
Sherman male a regalvr war speech,
calling boisterously, iD allusion to the
Morris Island affair, for the protection of
the United States flag. Crawford’s reply
aviis a masterly defence of the course of
South Carolina. He fastened the respon
sibility of the Avhole affair upon the Ad
ministration. Ilis speech produced quite
a sensation.
Special to the Charleston Courier.
Washington, Jan. 17.—The President
decided yesterday afternoon, and the
Cabinet confirmed his decision to day,
that the present status of the forts shall
be maintained. The President has per
emptorily declined to receive Col. Hayne,
or recognize him in any official capacity.
And, while asserting that the Federal
Government will not pursue an aggres
sive policy, he declares that, under no
circ&mstances, will Ft. Sumter be yielded
up to the authorities of South Carolina.
It is understood that this is thoexact pur
port of the instructions given to Lieut.
Talbot for Major Anderson.
Lieutenant Talbot left this morning for
Charleston. Col, Hayne and Mr. Qour
din will leftv-e shortly.
Arrival of Lieut. T. Talbot.
Lieut. T. Talbot arrived in Charleston
on Friday evening, says the Courier of
Saturday, from the fulfillment of liis
mission to Washington.
On his arrival he took rooms at the
Charleston Hotel, and shortly after had
an interview with Gov. Pickens. He
brought dispatches for the Governor, and
for the Hon. A. G. Magrath, Secretary of
State.
He also brings dispatches for M.-jor
Anderson, with whom he will communi
cate this morning. The nature of these
dispatches have not yet ttanspired. The
Executive Council, however, were in ses
sion up to a late hour last eveniug, en
gaged, it is supposed, iu considering the
subject of the dispatches.
A Smart Girt.
A Sunday school teacher asked a little
girl who the first man was. She answered
that she didn’t hnow. The question was
put to the next, an Irish child, who an
swered “Adam, sir,” with apparent sat
isf'aefion. “La,” said the first scholar,
“you needn’t feel so grand about it, be
wasn’t an Irishman.”
ROOMS TO RSAT,
ON E or four 110-. ms to rent on liron-t ntrret,
near Cnok’s Hotel, furnished or otherwise.
Enquire of D. JJ. THOMPSON, or
_Jan. 21-Oit THOMAS KENNY.
ffv CREDIT SALE!
aEt F I E 7 T Y* cH!
STOLES AT AUCTION!
rtpilE undersigned will cell at auction, on MON-
Jl DAY. the 28th of Jam.ary, at tho Stable* of
PRIDGEN, HARRIS & CO. in Columbus, ou a
credit of sixty days titty Mules. Sale pos.tivo,
and will commence precisely st II o’clock.
The Mules si c now at tho Stables of Pridgen,
Harris 4 Cos. Persons desirous of purchasing are
r. quested to cull and examine them
K. J. QDISENBEERY,
_JanlOtd ASA T. BROOK MON.
LARD OIL!
YXT® ore 1,118 iu of a superior artfi
y cio of Lard oil, well known by all machin
ists to ho the best aud chcupest Oil that can be
used ou machinery.
January IS. It. A. WARE 4 BON.
TRAIN OIL I TRAIN OIL!
mliBL. of Train and Tanner’s Oil, for sale by
PIKE WHITE LEAD!
Os I Ii | L 1 LBS. of Pare White Lead justre
c*ived and for sale by
January IS. B A. WAKE 4 SON.
OARfeRM SEEDS I
,1 LARGE aud well assorted stock of LAN-
DitUTII’S NEW CROP OF GARDEN SURD.
Our customers may rely upen having tin ir or
dire promply Slled with Seed that aro warranted
to grow. We would edvLo at 1 thorn wiehir g to
supply themselves with a full nssortmout to cull
early- B. A. WAKE; 4 SON.
HOGSJ HOGS! IIOGS!
onn IIEAT) of fine Hoas, grossly—’
vlvy and net, for sale at i%Ty4
O. N. TBRUY’S, irira
JaulT DcGraffenreid’a Corner.
MEDICAL NOTICE.
DRB. TUGGLE 4 WINGFIELD have this day
formed a partnership for tho practice of
Medicine aud Surgery. Office adjoining the resi
dence of Dr. Tuggle. Dr. Wingfield may he fonud
at ulght at tho Perry House. Jsnl lim
ITt. gbe ex wood,
General Commission Merchant,
78 WILLIAM STREET, NEW YORK,
WII-L give prompt personal attention to the
filling of orders for Dry Goods. Groceries,
and General Merchandise; also to the buying and
Felling of all kinds of Produce. Will also fill
orders fur House Furniture, Carriages, Horses
Machinery, 4c j nn 8 ts
J. FOGLE * SON,
DENTISTS,
omaou UAxnoi.ro, xkak buoap stexc-
OOLUMBDS, GEORGIA. mhliy
NEW BACON! NEW BACON!
CONSISTING cf HAMS, plain and canvassed,
Shoulders and Bides, just received and for
•ale by c. N TERRY. Acent,
Dec. 11. at DeGraffenreid’s Corner.
KEROSESK OIL I
THE best article of Kerosene Oil may always
be found at R. A. WARE 4 SON’S,
Dsc. 1. N0.74 Broad St.
Opinions of Gen. Lane
The following extract is from the adini
rable letter of Gen. Joe. Lane, in re-|
l sponee to the committee of students of
] the Shelby Medical College, Nashville :
I have ever believed that ours is not, I
and never was intended to be, a oom-oli- j
dated government (the synonym ot des j
potiem) but a confederation of co-equal
aud sovereign States united to promote
domestic tranquility and provide for the
common defence against external danger;
and so believing, have ever contended tor
such an administration of the powers of
the Geuertff Government as should not
contravene, in the slightest degree, this
great principle of State soveieigbly and
equality. Theoretically, tbis priuciplo
is acknowledged by all parties Loch
new State is admitted into the confedera
cy “on an equal footiug” with the original
States. Tennessee is thus the equal of
New York. Florida, one of the youngest
aud weakest of the sisterhood, is in all
the attributes of State'sovereignty, the
peer of Massachusetts or Pennsylvania.
* When a State considers herself no lon
ger treated as an equal by her sister
S ates, and wishes to resume the powtrs
delegated to the Genera! Government, l
cannot see what power the Government
has under tho Constitution, to restriin
her. When the idea was presented of
coercing South Carolina into submission
to the behests of a sectional party, which
ignore l , her oxistauce in the late election,
when it was proposed to employ federal
bayonets to preserve her connection with
a Union which she voluntarily entered
for the purposes already mentioned, I
could as willingly have offered my aid Du.
the despot of Austria to crush the liber
ties of oppresseed Hungary, as lend my
voice or my hand to such a work.
In raising my voice in favor of the
right of peaceable secession, let me say,
gentlemen, I have uttered sentiments en
tertained by me from ray first entrance
into political life. Ours is a voluntary
Union, and not a Union of force. It
might have been preserved by a “right
use of the ballot-box, but never can it be,
nor should it be preserved by the car
tridge box.”
Those avlio deny the right of peaceable
secession, *ite the name aud example of
Jackson in support of their opinions.—
In my judgment they commit a flagrant
wrong upon the memory of that great
man. He was the friend of a Constitu
tional Union. Such a Union ho was ready
to make any sacrifice to preserve. But.
it is hardly less than sacrilege to cite bis
illustrious name as authority for the use
of force in keeping togother the Confede
racy, when right and justice and equality
are denied to any one of its members.
Real Estate at Washington.
Tin political troubles of the times, and
the danger that at some future time, if
not now, tho Union may be divided and
Washington ceaso to be the Capitol, has
greatly depressed the value of real es
tate in that city. One of the largest
real estate'halders has gone insane over
the troubles, and been carried to tlie In-
sane Asylum. lie was formerly a resi
dent of Newburyport, but removed to
Washington many years ago, where he
had amassed a large fortune by specula
tion in real estate, and the impending
crisis has caused his ruin.
NEGIiOESTO I-IIReT^.
NEGROES FOR 1861.
I WANT to hire four of five Laborers.
J. RHOMBS BROWNE
Jan. 1.1861-ts Agent.
PLANTS, FLOWERS,
SHSUBS AND FRUIT TRESS,
JUST IMPORTED FROM FRANCE.
CIIARPIN 4 CO., French Horti- AtA, Jet
culturiets and Florist*, from
the city of Paris, would regnectt'uh _Sra”
ly inform tho Ladies and Gentle-4 v : .
men of Columbus that they have
lately arrived in this city with a splendid collec
tion of Trees, Plants, Flowers and Shrubs. The
whole offered for cash at very moderate prices,
at their Store, nearly opposite the Poet Office, one
door west of the Times < ilfice. jan 15-1 w
NOT TO BE OVERLOOKED !
Yl RE AT and NcvelStoam Retina;! Candy Manu
vJT factory and Confectionary,
No. 88 BROAD STREET,
This establishment cannot bo excelled in work
manship by any in the world. AH Candies are
made by my own capacity, which is well known
over the city and country. Everything manu
factured by mu is warranted to bo dry and last
ing, and will cot fade. Constantly on hand
CAKES of all description—plain and fancy.
Cokes ornamented to order in a stylo that cannot
fail to plevs-, as 1 am a workman of eighteen
years experience, according to the advertisement
of the person occupying the establishment before
me tho last reason, and therefore <• hon'd be re
membered by all as the Candy Maker of C. lnm
us. Do not forget that lam a thorough Confec
tioner in all its branches, b'o if joa want any
thing nice in the line you can only get it at No.
88 Broad street.
Parties supplied at short notice with every
thing suitable for such occasions ADo wedding
paftius furnished in the most approved Btvle
J. J. BLANCH ART,
Jan. 15. Columbus, Ga;
Papers in which J advertise are requested to
copy tho above.
-A. GAED.
Auction and Private Sales
Jft No. 182 Broad street,
Isy I. C\ MOSEB & CO.
Consignments solicited. Produce of all
kind* sold. jan7
FURNITURE! FURNITURE!
AT COST
FOE CASH.
17'ROM aud after this date, all FURNITURE
E sold by the uudersigned, will bo
*6P CASH ON DELIVERY.
January 1, ISM. SAMMIS 4 ItOONLY.
DENTAL NOTICE.
DU. LEE has this day associated In the prac
tice of his profession, Dr. GKO. PHELPS, his
accomplished assistant for tho pa;t three years.
Jan 1.1861-lm.
DUS. LEE 4 PHELPS,
DENTISTS,
South-East cor Broad and Randolph ste.,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.
Jauuary 1,1861-y m
SECESSION CANDY!
MANUFACTURED BY THE UNDERSIQNFD.
Friends of the South,
COME AND BUY!
It is a great curiosity.
WM, 11. 11. PIIKLPS,
. 11 ■ under Cook’s Hotel.
day Boarders.
MRS. ALLEN, three doors north of tho Perry
House, ia prepared to accommodate gentle
men with Day Hoard, ii.o a few can ho fur
nished lodgings. Terms moderate l .
Columbus, Jan. 7.1861. fit
NOTICE.
r pUE undersigned will continue husiuess In
JL their lino as horo'oforo, instead of dissolving
as stated In a recent noff-e In this pone
WATKINS 4 UROWNINO.
Columhna, Jan 7,1861. i m
NOTICE.
Wit are pleased to inform our frisiftt. and tho
public generally that wo have removed to
our Now Store,
No. 33 Broad. Street,
OPPOSITE TIIE UNION BANK,
where wo will continue the Auction and Commis
sion Business.hoping by close application to busi
ness to receive a liberal rfhare of patronage.
MIMS A PKRRY.
Columbus, Dec. 19. j m
CHEAP FURNITURE
PLAIN and neat, whether in or out of tho
Union. J. H. SIKES,
Dec. 24. No. 48 Rroad at.
HAT! II AT X HAT I HAT t HAT I
1 OH BAUSS y for .ale by
DOT* WOOLfOLK. W A KNOCK A 00.
FOR SALE AND RENT.
FOR KENT,
\CJM*ORTABLF, Dwelling bavin.; .
Homo eight oid rooni*. iu>qvo- U-n*. ur **;
j; ivcU‘’d t- bußim'>*B|in tl3 Ward.JfilEJi.
j Appy alibi* oflire. J-lw
TO KEM'j
V COMFORTABLE lour room Uouvo,
in a good sir.unliu. ,at $l5O a >*ar.
P.-HBchjjit.n given iu.nudiately.
Jun. 7 if l ’ ’• i’ ■ ..1. .. . ■ - .
FOR SALL Bit TO ltbftT,
’■pH AT eligible Hoofe iu Wy ulun, op
JL jiOHito tin; roEjdfuoH ol Mr. liu .< n
Kates, ar.d n< \t tt .Vr a lieu. lißgiandV.-iiIEE-
AppJj to fc. \V. or I. C MuSbß.
Jt will bn rold very low for the cash junb-tf
FOR KENT CHEAP,
5 INTIL tho lnt of October next, tho
|J UK.NTKAL BUAKini'AU liOliM . re tfslT 7
contly cccnpif and by Mm. T. H. Kirven. The li
House in all in good repair and ucwlj painted.
Fohucb ion given immediately. .Apply uicn to
Dec. 27-tl K.'T:. i . !.
FOR REST,
TjUiOAl tho firnt of .January, 1801, the -
BlORE.*i on the eovith-eabt corner cljgpfra
Oglethorpe mid Randolph etreetf ow cc- Jflgfr U,
rupied by Messrs, Buliock &. Radclili, and unjoin
ing Mr. O. N. Terry’s For terms erqui. t ot Mr.
Terry, or at the bouso cf l)i . L. L. Dcuruffeureid.
December 22. ti
TO RENT,
A OO Mi OUT ABLE Dwelling Mouse. - f| .
with tive rooms, in a good locality ■figprj
from the Ist January until lstOctobor. ut l*.
$225. Apply to I- C MUfcrhh.
December 11. ts
FOR SALaifi,
A COMFORTABLE r.Dd convenient *
JjL dwelling houses eon tn in ig four good gp
rooms, tiro place in e> eh. colouade in .k”i L n.
front, passage through the bourne U” tnii.u. >. . u
k wid ‘buck piuz'u, itUt.’Ced in, en eibc.e in li e
yard, making two other bed rocm*, v .ti i.i; u
pessary *m. convenient out bcnees, pi eh us k b.-
bloa,smoko houno, negro hctiee, l*c. in the $< .
is a well of excellent water J will roll within.,
house, if desired, an uct e and a half of gi oli-c
Apply to A. 13. ItUTHERIOivD, A&t.
Ser>t26-tf *
Rent 1
ASiOKE, No. 34 Broad street, next
door below M siren’s Arcade.” Poa* wapa
pession given immediately. JtftaiAl
ALcC
O F F ICES azicl BEDROOMS
in that deairabie location known as “Gunby’e
Corner.” J. RHODES BROWNE.
Columbus, Aug. 7. ts
FOR REKT,
4 MORE on Broad street, one door
A ufcovo the Troy Factory V/are Room.
Possession on the Ist Octeber. Apply to Jilfidi.
August tt-tr ROXIICHILD A BKO.
FOR RENT,
npH.K commodious Eating House known - .
1 as the GEM, under Joneu’ Building, vf*
will be rented low to a good tenant. Ap-_SE ! h*a
ply to JOHN A. JON Efi, < .
JAMES WAlllv,
April 18-ts m Hunt & Ware’s
FOR SALE OR RENT,
hgMIE late residence of B Y.
X Martin, deceased, oituuted - ‘
<>u the Talbottcn Bond, 1 mill
distant from this city. Tho
proveinents consist of anew und|Q2§jf§§|£§!||&
comfortable Dm lliug with 8 rooms, kitchen, sta
bles and other necessary ont-buildiDgs on a lot
ol 20 acres of land. j J. MARTI?'. Kx’r.
January 4, 1861. 2-,v
Flour! Flour!
3 < ts ts t BBLB. Choieo Extra family Hour,
I.’ ground from tho beet Kentucky White
Wheat, put u p expressly for family uee. families
wouN do well to give it a trial.
PALACE MILLS.
Black and White Seed Oats
l BUSH. Black aud White Seed OntH,
4'7. v./V_H/ selected expressly for planturß’
use, just received. Those who war t n superior
urticio would do well to call early at the
PALACE MILLS.
Seed Rye! Seed Rye!
lAAA BUSH. Feed Rye,a choice lot,selected
oxpre&sly for planters* use and this
market, for sale at the PALACE MILLf .
Barley Seed!
\ BUSH. White Seed Barley, a vory fine lot,
selected expressly for planters’ use, just
received at tho PALACE MILLS.
Seed Wheat! Seed Wheat!
PLANTERS in want of Seed Wheat, of a upe
rior quality, cuto be turn Died to any amount
desired at the PALACE MILLS.
Bran and Shorts.
\ iTi j/ i LB3. of Bran and SBortf for sale
•J\J\\\J\JV7 at the PALACE MILLS
Columbus, Ga . August, 31, 1860. ts
Consumers, lock to your Inteiest!
npLtE undersigned would inform the public
JL that FREt-Ii CRACK EPS are mado at
THE COLUMBUS BAKERY,
No. 150 BROAD STREET,
every uay, such r.s—
PIO NIC CRACKERS,
BUTTER UKACKERF,
SOa>A BISCUITS,
WINE BISCUITS,
WATER BISCUITS,
ABKRNETIIY BISCUITS,
CRACK NELL BISCUITS.
PILOT BREAD.
Tho above articles are manufactured in Colum
bus (nothin* Yuukee about them,) and deiuanda
the attention cf those who ft aim up for the in
tercut oi the South.
P ain Cakcfa, of evory description, bake 1 fresh
every day.
Pyramids ana Ornamental Cukes to avit ftio
a-te. turnishod for weddinga andpartieF at Rliort
actio*.
Don’t forgot that celebi ated Jenny Lind Bret and.
■Lu- 10. o. CRICHTON.
SECESSION!
WATKINS & BROWNING.
os BBOAD ST.,
BEING engaged exclusivi ly in the trade. have
now in stores and r*hel! keep constantly ou
hand, a lugo and well selected stock of manutuo
Hired Tobacco, embracing all the yradcs and
stylet, which we proposo to util only at whole suit 1 .
As tbu line of truth has our undivided attention
both in the . lection ot the Uaf and in
<:f Hatter c-umlveo thvo wears
prepared to sell not only at as low hut to
Juriii.li a better article than can be found in any
Northern marl-ct.
‘•Secession” being the ci y. all who have to pur
chase pht'uid give us a call and a trial before send
ing their orders North, aud thus avoid the beat r,vv
merit of patrouago upon fees who arc foes person
ally an well aa politically
The attention of both city and country mer
chants is reppectlully invited to our large stock
(two thousand boxes,) now in store.
I. T. WATKINP,
novko-3rn W. h, BROWNING.
DIRECT IMPORTATION.
JUST received,
a tine a'laot t ~ > r —
men t of SINGLE v
barrkl shot
GUNS, manufac.fi/Esf7xft
tom’ for our- x
•vivo All
sono iu want of * £, * r
a good oun
would do well to M&Jm, IP.
eal 1 aud see them
v on J. ENNIS & CO-,
Nov 20-3 m _ at. ih Sign of the Anvil.
Southern Insurance Cos.
‘IMID luHur inra Comiiuu, of the gtalo of Vlr
i gfnia, Richmond.
Capital and surplus $384,000
UOhUNO W.HAX.VLL,IWt.
0. F. Rkesi-s, Bec’j.
Iniare* RuiMitigi* and Merchandise In town
and r.ouutr,, Oott -n and other nrnduce in ware
. JOHN MUNN, Agout.
Columbus, Ga., Jan. 17,1801.
The following well known Insurance Compa
nies continue to take risks on favorable terms us
heretofore:
_ _ HAPtTM,
Springfield Fire and Marine -$484,000
Merchants 300,000
Massaooit 250,000
Hampden 250,000
JOHN MUNN, Agent.
Columbus, Ga., January, lfc(>l.
LaFayette Insurance to.,
OF RROOKI.YN, NEW YORK.
CAPITAL $150,000 and surplus.
4®- Application for rlske may be made to
n , , „ JOHN MUNN, Agent.
n -l"-l.n. Ga . ,Te. 17.
ITALY FREE!
J3TJT avrOKTE-ST BCABCE
JWlhh tell CANDY, FRUITB tud
BUNDHIES at market pric^|
60,000 CIGARS, of various brands, si
cost for cash I
Dec. 11-ts A. VELATI.
JUST ItECEIVEIfi
A FEW boxes Lemons. For sale by
Jnne 20 J. OK LI. A.