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i HE DAILY SUN.'
t [jsH oLi ... K. J. VA.U.VLITUN T GILBERT
THOS. UiJLBMT & CO.,
I ;-l i l ors and Proprietors.
SUBoOIUI’XIGN KATES ■
iiu- -uuiapublisbeddaily at §5 ay ear, payable .
, tiv m advance, aabaeriptronfl for Im. than a
»t the rata of 50 cent* per month, in advance
ADVERTISING RATItS :
ill idvartuviuoutiot live tine* hr leas, iuaeited
ta o cvuii iif the tiiat laj.iUvu aud 2a could lor
. ii atiditiuafti .ust rUou.
' v ,U-.ii twomeuw uxceediug ii.e liutJo Dj
• t j c will 00
ue** lii’Bt iaaoiUou, aud 5 couti a lino loi eacli
additional msortiou. !
I card uot exceeding six linos, not renewable, ;
will o» insirted three mouths for $5, six months
Mr »S, and twelve mouths for sl2
Ten lines, not renewable, will be inserted three
mouths for SB, six months for sll, eight mouths
lor sl6, and twelve months for S2O.
Advertisements of ten lines, renewable at plea
sure, inserted for a year.
Contract advertisements exceeding ten lines to
Oe charged at the rate of SIU for each additional
For announcing candidates the charge is Five
Dollarß invariably to be paid in
FijOij'JBBSIQWAL GAUDS, j
A. U. BUSH)
attohn® 1 A.rp law ,
MAKIAMNA, FAiOBXiJA,
L , KFKKB to H. Middlobrook A Go.;
8 V Hall, Moses A Cos.;
*■" Wm. H. Young, President Bank of Golumbna,
j. H. Daniel A Cos.;
J. Kyle A Cos.;
h. T. Downing, Esq.;
Dauforth, Nagel A Go. July 20, W-ly
wavaatf A. THOftNTON WILLIAM R. TUAMAK.
THOKHVOA A TUKJM.AN
■ . AVE removed their Daw Otlice to Odd Fellows’
T. Hall, Oglethorpe street. They will attend to
all business in their line with promptness and
udeiity in ali the couutiee of the Chattahoochee
Circuit, (la., and in Russell, Macon, and Barbour
Counties, Alabama. Jan. 19, 'BU-ly
iIOBKUT JM. DIXON,
ATTORNEY AT JLAW,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.
, , FFiCK on Randolph Street, formerly occupied
i J uv Seymour K. Bonner, opposite the I’cst Os-
n ~g. y * Feb. 2,1800. ly
MEDICAL NOTICE.
I vR3. TUGGLE A WINGFIELD have this day
formed a partnership for the practice of
medicine and Surgery. Office adjoining the lesi
aeuce of Dr. Tuggle. Dr. W ingfield may be tound
night at the Ferry House. janl-bm
J.FOOLEASON, t&jS&f&b
dentists,
c»FIOi ON RANDOLPH, H£AB BBOAD SIBSBI,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. mhlly
DBS. LEE A PHELPS, <^»r,.8 l ESaw
DENTISTS,
South-East cor. Broad aud Randolph Bts.,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.
January 1, 1861-y
CUSHMAN, DENTIST,
-18 Broad Street, Winter Building,
COLUMBUS, GA.
4 RTIFICIAL Teeth supplied iu the
YjL best style known to the art, war
ranted of natural uppearanco and theladjrrVjr
plates of easy fit. Materials for sale. jaui-y
SMYTH & VEDDER,
IMPORTERS, AND DEALERS IN
BRANDIES, WINES,
Havana Cigars, &e.
No. 3S Broadway,
JSStaSM NEW YORK.
March 31, 1800. dly
Oh AS. BLACK, New Orleans. J. 8. BYINGTON, Montgomery, AU.
BLACK & BYINGTON,
COTTON FACTORS
AND GENERAL
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
39 Natchez Street,
NEW ORLEANS.
February 13, 1860. 1>
W. S~NEEDHAM,
No. 151 Broad St., Columbus, Ga.
CHEAP GROCERIES!
BEST Syracuse Hams; Breakfast Bacon; Go
shen Butter and Cheese; Smoked Meat; Teas
of b«3t quality; Crushed, pulverised and raw Su
gars; White fresh Leaf Lard; Best Wines and
Liquors of all sorts. Having made a contract
with a first-class curing house, which affords a
rare chance of having moats of a superior quality,
aowly cured, shipped weokly,he will always have
a fine supply on hand. Domestic Liquors sold at
a reduced price to retailers. May 4-ts
OLD SACHEM BITTERS
WIGWAM TONIC!
11HJBSE delicious and far-famed Bitters are re
_ commended by the
First Physicians of the Country,
oa account of their
PURITY AND GREAT MEDICINAL VIRTUE.
They are pleasant as nectar to the taste, and
are pronounced the
BEST TONIC AND STIMULANT
EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC.
Their curative powers in cases of
GENERAL DEBILITY,
L 033 OF APPETITE,
CONSTIPATION, Ac., Ac.,
are unparalleled, and as a gnarantee that we feel
warranted iu claiming what we do, we beg leave
to state that our assertions are endorsed by
Prof. Sillman, of Yalo College.
Prof. Hayes, of Massachusetts,
aud hundreds of others.
For sale by Grocers, Wine Merchants, and
Druggists generally.
For sale in Columbus, Ga., by
URQUHART A CHAPMAN.
s3* Principal Depot, No. 145 Water street,
New York. doclO-ly
G. 1. SAYLOR,
RANDOLPH STREET,
Manufacturing Jeweller, &c., &c.,
HAS LEFT T. t>. SPEAR’S AT LAST,
AND begs leave to state to _
-f A- hU friends aud the pub
lie, that ho is to be found n
Randolph street, under
Fogle’s office, where he will attend to
REPAIRING AND MAKING
anything in the jewelry and fancy line.
Ornamental Ilaix’ Work,
Hair devices in style of Boquets, Monuments,
Landscapes, Wreaths, Ac.
NEATLY EXECUTED.“©g
SCOTCH AND BRAZILIAN
Febbles and. Grlasses !
eitted in Spectacles to suit all sights and at re
uuced prices. Oae trial will convince all.
Columbus, Ga., Nov. 6,1860-Gm
Just Received by
JAMES W. _SftPPINGTON.
Cove Oysters, Fre3h Lobsters, Fresh
Pine Apple Cheese, Fresh Tomatoes, Fresh
reaches,
Fine Chocolate, Cocoa, Macaroni, Figs,
Cabbage, Apples, and many other good things
which I will sell low. J. W. BAPPINFTON,
WI6 Nr 138 Broad
planting POTATOES.
200 Pink Eyes and Peach Blows
expected, for sale at a small ad
vance for cash. K. BARNARD
THE DAILY SUN.
VOLUME VI.!
SPRING STYLE !
HAT CAPS
if.
WOULD inform his friends and the public
generally that he is now receiving his Spring
stock, consisting of all varieties of
CASSXMERE, NOLESKIN,
FRENCH l/liLTS,
Panama, Leghorn and Straw Hats.
OF EVERY KIND, and also a groat variety of
CIIILDRKW’S HATS AND CAPS.
And a good assortment of
Umbrellas and Walking Canes.
We have always on hand our superior
WOOH. Jr! T 333 3
MADE EXPRESSLY FOR US.
Columbus, Ga., March 18. ts
Consumers, Look to your Interest!
THE undersigned would inform the public
that FRESH CRACKERS are made at
THE COLUMBUS BAKERY,
No. 150 BROAD STREET,
every day, such as—
PIC NIC CRACKERS,
BUTTER CRACKERS,
SODA BISCUITS,
WINE BISCUITS,
WATER BISCUITS,
ABJKRNRTHY BISCUITS,
ORACKNKLL BISCUITS,
PILOT BREAD.
Tho above articles are manufactured in Colum
bus (nothin* Yankee übout them,) and demands
the attention of those who stand up for the in
terest of the South.
Plain Cakes, of every description, baked fresh
every day. •
Pyramids and Ornamental Cakes to suit the
ta3te, furnished for weddings and parties at short
notice.
Don’t forget t lat celebrated Jenny Lind Bread.
Jan. 10. C. CRICHTON.
‘ ‘SELMA INSURANCE CO. 7 ’
SELMA, ALA.,
WILL take Fire, Marine and River risks at
customary rates.
YVAHTfOCK 8. S&LISBUJRY,
Columbus, March 10-3 m Agents.
Southern Insurance Cos.
rpilK Insurance Company of the State of Vir-
JL ginia, Richmond.
Capital and surplus $384,600'
BOLLING W. HAXALL, Pres’t.
0. F. Brebee, Sec’y.
Insures Buildings and Merchandise in town
and country, Cotton and other produce iu ware
housed. JOHN MUNN, Agent.
Columbus, Ga., Jan. 17,1861.
The following well known Insurance Compa
nies continue to take risks on favorable terms as
heretofore:
capital.
Springfield Fire and Marine.s4B4,ooo
Merchants 300,000
Massasoit 250,000
Hampden 250,000
33- Application for risks may be made to
JOHN MUNN, Agent.
Columbus, Ga., Jan. 17, 1861. 3m
NORTH CAROLINA
Life Insurance Company!
'IT 8. GREENWOOD has beon appointed sole
JCj. agent for this Company in Columbus, Ga.
R. H. BATTLE, Secretary.
Home Insurance Company!
cash capital $1,000,000
ASSETS 481,000-$l ,481,000
E. S. GREENWOOD, Agent.
Unity Fire Insurance of London!
CAPITAL $4,500,000
Oct 20, ’6O-ly E. S. GREENWOOD, Agent.
Piano Fortes! Piano Fortes!
WM. B. CARTER, Dealer in ,«■»»_-
Piano Fortes, Guitars,
lins, Flutes, Accordeons, Flutina«,jlW B! ||| a T3*Ti
Banjoj, Tambourines, Fifee, Ac.tf “ ff U «
Sheet Music and Instruction Books.
handsomely and neatly bound in any
style desired. Also, agent for the
Eureka Sewing Machine.
These Machines can be seen at the store, or at
his residence. Piano Wareroom,
Aug 20, 1860-ly No. 72 BROAD STREET.
J P. MURRAY,
Successor to
JIAPPOLET ft. MURRAY,
JgMli 46
BROAD ST.,
COLUMBUS, GA.,
MAKER AND DEALER IN GUNS,
Keeps constantly on hand, all kinds of
Shot Guns, Powder Flaaks, Powder,
Rifles Shot Pouches, Shot,
Pistole, Shot Belts, Capa,
Dram Flasks, Game Bags, Gnu Material
Knives, Gun Wads,
and every tiling in tlie sporting line.
Restocking and Repairing done with neatness
aud dispatch. Keys fitted and Locks repaired.
June 8,1860. ly
nSTJETW" GOODS
AT COST!
DESIROUS of closing out our present stock of
DRY GOODS, we offer them at cost until
further notice. The stock consists of
PRESS GOODS,
CROCKERY,
BOOTS, SHOES, and
FANCY GOODS.
We arc anticipating daily the arrival of a sup
ply of CHOICE BACON and other goods in the
Provision line, with which we shall be pleased to
supply our old fiiends and all new ones.
Feb. 15—ts J. J. BRADFORD A CO.
FRESH
Malaga Grapes, English Walnuts
AND
ELEME FIGS,
For wholesale or retail by J. L. CELLA.
JUST RECEIVED,
Fresh Thomaston Lime,
PLASTER PARIS,
Feb. 21, 1860-dtf B. F. COLEMAN.
Fresh Seeds,
JUST Srrived, Barley, Rye, Extra Early White
Wheat, Black Oats, French Lucerne, Red and
White Clover, all the diilerent Grass Seeds, Tur
nip, Cabbage, Beets, Carrots, Fall Lettuce, Ac.
White and Yellow Onion Sets.
All the above scedß have been carefully ae
lected. JOHN LEE,
Sept 18 Seed Store, 76 Broad street.
CORN, OATS, AND MOLASSES.
1 AIWI BUSH.of CORN; 200 bush. OATS;
J .UUU 25 Bbls. N. 0. MOLASSES, on con
signment and for sale by
Feb. 28-ts WOOLFOLK, WARNOCK A Cos.
COLUMBUS, GA., APRIL 12, 1801.
H. BRAMHALL,
Practical Watchmaker,
AND
MANUFACTURER OF FINE WATCHES,
56 BROAD STREET,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA,
HAS JUST RECEIVED
A New and Select Stock of
AMERICAN
Watclxos efts Clocks,
jAT.jp MANUFACTURERS!
And oiler them at rates fully 30 to 30 per
cent less than any Store lu Georgia.
I have also on hand.au excellent assortment of
ENGLISH AND GENEVA
GOLD & SILVER WATCHES
GOLD CHAINS, KEYS, Ac. &o.
At Unprecedented Low Hates.
And guarantee all goods to be equal or better
than as represented.
As I give my personal attention to Watch work
I would say to
Ladies and Gentlemen
Having Watches in bad order from wear, break
ages, or, worse than all, from being worked at by
incompetent workmen, can rely on having the
imperfect parts replaced with
PERFECT PIECES,
and tho Watch made a good timo-koopor once
more, by leaving or sending them to
66 BROAD STREET;
COLUMBUS.
URQUHART & CHAPMAN,
AT THE OLD STAND OF
DANFORTH & NAGEL,
DEALERS IN
DBUGS, MEDICINES,
PAINTS, «ftsc.
WE have a large and complete stock, embrac
ing the best articles of
English, French and American
MAN l IF ACTIJ RE.
Among which are
Oils of all kinds,
Austin’s White Kerosene Oil,
Landreth’s Fresh Garden Seeds,
Spices, Soda, Gelatine,
White and Gray Potash,
Perfumery, Soaps, and
Toilet Articles of all kinds.
FISHING TACKLE, &o.
We will bo happy to serve ae usual all of our
old customers and as many new ones as may
favor ns with their putronage.
TO CASH CUSTOMERS,
At wholesale or retail, we offer equal induce
ments to those of any houso in the city.
URQUHART & CHAPMAN,
DRUGGISTS,
Feb. 13. Columbus, Georgia
A. CADMAN,
GUN AND LOCK SMITH,
Crawford St., one door west of Rankin’s Corner
Near the Alarket,
COLUMBUS, OA.
GUNS and Pistols,Shot Poucheß
and Powder Flasks, repaired.
Cabinet, Desk, Trunk and Door
Keys of all descriptions made ■ wP
fitted. Trunks, and Patent Trunk and Valise
Locksrepaired. Bells, all sizes andtones. Fancy
801 l Pulls. Patent Bell carriages and wire, with
which I will hang Bells and warrant them to
keep in order. Andirons and Brass work of all
sorts repaired. Terms cash on delivery.
May 6, 1860. ly
GREAT ATTRACTION
In the Southern Trade!
WILLIAM SMITH, Watch- jg§L
maker, No. 81 Broad street,
begs to inform the respected in- [fj t
habitants of Columbns and its II J/lgj
vicinity that he has
for tho future the sale of new™®^ 1
Watches, and intends to give his whole attention
to REPAIRS ONLY. Watches are such delicate
machines that if in fixing them the mind is at all
abstracted from the object in view it is very un
certain about them being properly done, and if
you employ a workman to do them for you it is
still as uncertain—for where yon get one done
properly and to your satisfaction you are likely
to find three not fit to put into a customer’s
pocket; and Mr. S. does not hesitate to say there
is no ono so likely* to do them justice as the
master that knows his trade, and whose whole
and solo interest is absorbed in them.
Mr. 8. has a good stock of well-selected Watches
by him, and which he will dispose of at a great
reduction, providing too much time is not taken
up the sale, otherwise they will be sent to public
auction. The unprecedented success of his pre
decessor, L. Gatawakey, is the cause of hie adopt
ing the same principle.
WM. SMITH, Watchmaker,
No. 81 Broad street.
Mr. Ingmire attends to the Jewelry and En
graving. Jun.s-tf
Auction and Private Sales
At No. 132 Broad street,
Ry I. C. MOSES & CO.
AS~Consignments solicited. Producs of all
kinds sold. jan7
JUST RECEIVED BY
V-A-IST OTTS,
Onn BYTRA Country Cured HAMS;
4UI I Fresh Goshen BUTTER;
Fresh CRACKERS; English Dalrv CHEESE r
Best State CHEESE ; Smoked TONGUES;
Smoked BEEF; Pickled BEEF and PORK:
Pickled HERRINGS; Planting POTATOES;
10 Bbls. choice APPLES; Ac., Ac.
March 5, 1861. ts
Osnaburgs, Kerseys, &c.
200 Bales Heavy No. 1 Osnaburgs;
100 “ Best Georgia Kersey;
100 “ Yarn from sto 11.
For sale at the
aug2o-tf GRANT FACTORY.
A. H. DeWITT’S
Jewelry Store,
No. !)!) Itrotul St reel,
COI sUMB IT s, aK O .
ANEW stock in Store of FINK GOLD WATCH
JSS of tho beat makers, some of them aelf
wiudeza; also h lot of FINE SHARK WATCHES,
Jewelry, Silver-Ware and Plated Ware.
I? E A RLSI
Fino Sots Lava, blue, white and brown;
Fine Seta Coral,
Fine Seta Carbuncle,
Fine Sets Amethist,
Fine Sets Jet,
Fino Sets Cameo,
Fine Sets of Pearls,
Sets of Jet and Pearls,
Sets Turquoia aud Pearls,
Sets of Cameo and Pearls,
Sets of Amathistand Pearls,
Sets of Carbuncle and Pearls.
Diamonds, &c.
A lino ABBortmoutof Ladies’ Gold Watches, Em
eralds, and Diamondß, Diamond Rings and Pins,
Gold Kings, Engraved Kings, Handkerchief
Rings
silyerlyatghks
AT LOW PRICKS.
Gent's Vest Chains,
Ladies’ Shatlain Chain ,
Neck Chains,
Ladies’ Belt Buckles,
Ladies’Gold Belts,
Gent’s Gold Pencils,
SILVER~WARE!
Silver Tea Sets, Castors, Ladles,
Pitchers, Goblets, Cups, Butter Coolers,
Pie Knives, Cake Knives, Fruit Knives,
Pickle Knivoe and Forks,
Berry Spoons, Sugar Spoons,
Desort Spoons, Salt Spoons,
Soup Ladles, Cream Ladles,Gravy Ladles,
Toa, Dessert aud Table Forks aud Spoons,
Melon Knives, Jelly Knives.
GUNS AnITpISTOLS!
Sharpe’s Pistols, Colt’s Pistols, Adam’s Pistols,
Allen’s Pistols.
operalTassesj
GOLD SPECTACLES, SILVER SPECTACLES,
STEEL and PLATED SPECTACLES.
Gr OLD PE NS,
Gold Toothpicks, Gold Pencils, Gold and Silver
Thimbles, and some fine Pocket Knives will be
found on hand.
ARE!
Tea Seta, Pitchera, Castors,(all paterua)
Cake Baaketa, Sugar Baskets,
Card Baakete, Salt Stands,
Egg Standa, Cuatard Stands,
Pickle Standa, Wine Stands,
Fruit Btands, Berry Standa,
SKGAR AND PRESERVE STANDS.
SLEEVE HOLDERS,
Pearl,Carbuncle, Jet. Onyx, Coral, Cornelian
and Jasper. ROSOM BUTTONS, Peal, Jet, Onyx,
Jasper, Malkite, and Coral.
CASES!
Silver, Pearl and Shell. Card Baaketa.
Dirk Knives !
MOM
LARGE AND SMALL.
I will show my goods to p.ll who will give me a
call, with pleasure.
A. H. DeWITT,
99 Broad Street.
Columbns, Ga., Oct. 13,1860.
TXMEI sIiONEY I
JOHN C. WAKEFIELD,
PRACTICAL & PROFICIENT WATCHMAKER.
(FROM T. 8. SPEAR’S, PURPLE’S OLD STAND,)
BEGS to inform the citizens of SjgSlL
Columbus and vicinity that he
has commenced the business of //*, /
Watch and Clock Repairing, (first JjwMi
door South of Mr. Whiteside's
Drug store, and directly opposite the Masonic
Hall,) and hopes, by strict ettention, moderate
charges, and satisfactory workmanship, to merit
a share of public patronage.
It will be J. 0. W’s pleasure to execute all or
ders with economy and despatch—it being his
motto in business to regulate the “balance” of
TIME by the adjustment of economy, and thereby
give no room for the “escapemont” of dissatisfac
tion on the part of these who may honor him
with their commands.
Duplex, Horizontal, Lever, and all descriptions
of Watches, carefully repaired and adjusted at
$1 60 each, and warranted to give perfect satis
faction for twelve months.
Watch Glasses fitted for twenty-five cents each.
137 BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS.
Feb.lß. 3m
*C.
LET IT BE REMEMBERED THAT
SHEItMAN & CO.
Are utill on hand and ready to give bargains in
SADDLES, HARNESS,
jm TRUNKS. Jim
LEATHER, BELTING, &c.
FOR CASH OR APPROVED CREDIT.
We earnestly request of those who are in debt to
us to settle their accounts as soon as possible.
SHERMAN & CO.,
No. 114 Broad Street, Columbns, Georgia.
February 8,1861. ts
PROCLAMATION!
ISY VAN MARCUS.
I HEREBY inform my customers that on and
after the lat of December, my terms will be
STRICTLY CASH X
as I caunot buy Provisions on time, and I O' u, t
sell accordingly. I will be willing to extend
Bhort time to prompt-payingenstomers, as I have
heretofore done, as soon as circumstances will
allow. noria-tt
SHALLOT AND OBIOM BUTTONS.
FRENCH Shallot Buttons and Onjon
I. C. MOdJSo c CO.
a\UMBER 222.
THE DAILY SUN.
From Yesterday’s Noon Edition.
Sale of Bonds.
We are informed by reliable authority,
says the Montgomery Mail, of the 10th,
that ten thousand dollars worth of the
bonds of the Confederate Slates were ne
gotiated this morning at a premium of 8
[>cr cent.
-
(*rot>nblc Resignation of Secretary
Sewaril.
It is said in political circlos at Wash
ington, that Mr. Seward, having been
overslaughed by Chase and the Abolition
members of the Cabinet, iu the matter
of the Southern forts, will probably re
tire and wipe his bauds of the Adminis
tration altogether.
Sumter to be Provisioned at all
Hazards.
A dispatch received yesterday by May
or Jones, of this city, says the Savannah
Republican, of the 10th, from Mayor
Macbeth, of Charleston, stales positively
that the War Department at Washington
had notified Governor rickens that Fort
Sumter would he provisioned, aud at all
hazards. So we may regard the war as
certain, and once begun, there is no tell
ing where it is to end.
Arrival of Troops at Prnsueola.
The Brown Infantry from Macon, the
Ist Mississippi Regiment, numbering 800
men, and a portion of the 2d Regiment
of the same State, arrived at Pensacola
on the 7wh and Bth. The arrival of troops
on the 7th fully reached thirteen hun
dred.
From tho New York Herald.
Important Dlspatclicn from Wash
ington.
Washington, April s.—The govern
ment is exciting all its power and energy
in all its departments to carry out the
policy decided upon towards the seceded
States. That they are of the most de
termined aud extraordinary character is
cloarly evident from the movements that
are in progress, but the impression is
that they have waited too long. Tho Con
federate government is in better condition
to-day, for defence and active operations
on land, than is the Washington govern
ment.
Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania, be
sides being closeted with the President an
hour, has had an interview to day with
Secretary Cameron and General Scott,
and at eleven o’clock to-night had a pri
vate interview with ono of Gen. Scott’s
confidential officers. What is up? There
is no doubt that Pennsylvania will he put.
upon a war footing immediately.
Massachusetts has six thousand six
hundred aDd seventy men, all equipped
and ready to march at twelve hours notice.
Among them are two flying artillery bat
teries, almost as expert in drill a3 the
best regulars, and several dragoon
and cavalry corps, not surpassed in effi
ciency by any in tho volunteer militia in
the United States. The infantry corps
are well drilled.
New York State is pledged to furnish
ten thousand men at forty-eight hours’
notice, and other States in proportion.
Illinois and other Western States are
begging to bo called into tho field. We
have lively times before us.
Washington, April o.—Lieut. Talbot
arrived here this morning, from Fort
Sumter, with dispatches to the Secretary
of War. He ,lias been closeted with the
President, the Secretary aud Gen. Scott
for several hours.
It appears that there is serious trouble
at Fort Sumter, a»d that much of the
military and naval movement now in rapid
progress on the part of the government
here is destined for that quarter. An
officer of the army stated to me this after
noon that the first collision would, in all
probability occur in Charleston harbor.
The government, he says, having decided
some days ago to evacute Fort Sumter,
were about to send an order detailing how
it should be done, but General Beaure
gard, who is in command, in conjunction
with Gov. Pickens, refused to accept iheir
plan of evacuation.
What the order or plan proposed by the
government here was, is not fully known,
but it is understood that they wanted to
leave a small force to protect the property
of the United States. This the Carolini
ans peremptorially refused to agree to.
They demanded an unconditional surren
der.
These facts were laid before the Presi
dent, who atonce decided that unless they
accepted the plan or order proposed by
the Government, that the fort should not
be evacuated, thus compelling them to
take it by force.
This, it is alleged, is the secret of the
several expeditions lately undertaken by
gentlemen in this city to Charleston, with
the view of arriving at some satisfactory
adjustment of this difficulty ; and, in all
probability, this is the object of Lieut.
Talbot’s mission to Washington.
The government, however, believing
that there could be no amicable adjust
ment, proceeded without delay to put
itself on a war footing, in order to be in
readiness to defend itself in case an at
tack was made. If they succeed in forc
ing the Carolinians to make an attack,
the administration mean to Lc fully pre
pared for any emergency that may arise.
This is undoubtedly the meaning of
this most extraordinary display of mili
tary and naval movements in the South
ern waters.
When the ball is once opened they will
blockade every principal port in the Con
federate States, commencing with Char
leston and ending with the mouth of the
Mississippi-
Should an attack be made on Fort
Sumter an attempt will be made to throw
reinforcements into it. They do not ex
pect, however, to succeed in this, but,
nevertheless, they will make the effort.
Fort Pickens they mean to hold at all
hazards, if they can.
These facts I have obtained from an
officer of the army, and he has no doubt
of the authenticity of them.
In the meantime, the government,
white these extensive movements are
going forward, does not hesitate to as-
sure the people that they are not intend
ed to make war —that they will act only
on the defensive.
llepuils liom bolt Pickina.
Washing*ok. April s.—Capt, Slemmer
has kept the government here advised of
Lis condition, aud frequently told them,
withiu the last month, that he could not
hoM out much Unger without men and
supplier; Ye* the administration did
nothing. It id believed here, from in
formation ,just received, that should an
attempt now be made to reinforce Capt
Slemmer, ho will consider it. his duty,
under existing circumstances, to haul
down his flag and surrender at once,
beiDg satisfied that it would be useless to
attempt to resist tho overwhelming forces
surrounding him on all sides. .lie will
never consent now, it is said, to sacrifice
his little band, but will throw the entire
responsibility on tho administration.—
They have been awaro of his critical con
dition for more thau n month, and of the
extraordinary efforts in progress by the
Confederate government to surround the
fort with fortifications and batteries of
tho largest description. It would be a
most wanton sacrifice of human life for
him now to attempt to resist them.—
Whenever au attack is made it will oer
tainly be taken.
The Attitude of France and Ring
land.
Washington, April G.—The statement
that England and France will sustain the
policy of the administration, in the event
of an attempt to put down the accession
of the Confederate States, is without a
shadow of foundation. Advices received
by the last mail from Europe, by brth the
English aud French Legations, indicate
pretty clearly what thoso two powerful
governments iutend to do. They will
keep hands off, and wait the development
of events. The instructions to all their
agents on this side of tho water are clear
and explioit. In no event will they take
sid.’s in the difficulties which now impend
over this country. They sincerely hope
to see a peaceful solution of the question.
L make this statement on tho highest au
thority.
The war wing of the republican party
arc in great glee at the prospect of plung
ing the country into civil war and blood.
They do not hesitate to denounce Gov.
Seward in coarse and ungentlemanly lan
guage, merely because he opposed their
insauo and reckless schemes. Had it
not been for his wise counsels, the whole
country to day would witness scenes that
would appal the strongest heart. Ho
never will permit this administration to
follow the wild and fanatical schemes of
the abolitionists.
A Plot to Seize the Federal Capital.
Washington, April G.— Major Ben. Mc-
Culloch has organized a force of five
thousand men to seize the federal capital
the inslatit the first blood is spilled.
This intelligence is from a Virginia
gentleman now in this city, who had it
directly from McCulloch’s own lips.
From the Daily Tinieo.
Montgomery, April 10.—There is no
doubt but that there will boa fight at
Charleston within forty eight hours.
Dispatches received here from the
Commissioners at Washington, state that
there is no alternative but war. Troops
are being hurried to l’ensacola.
The Cabinet held an important meeting
to day.
The War Department is very activo
The second Volunteer Regiment of Al
abama, Col. Lomax commanding, will
return to Pensacola.
Special to the Montgomery Mail.
“Old Wreck” Forced to Draft.
Washington, April 10.—Tho whole of
the volunteer military were called out.
this morning for inspection—the object
being to draft, into the service of tho “Old
Wreck” a full regiment. The excitement
here is intense.
-Special Di.-paieh to tho New York Times.
A Gavernmcnt Policy at bait.
Washington, April 4.—lt is evident
here that the policy of the administration
is rapidly crystalizing. The power of
the Government is to be tested, or rather
the will of the people to sustain the laws
and enforce unity. The President has
come slowly up to realize the necessity of
decisive and vigorous action, and the
revenue laws are to bo enforced in Lou
isiana as in New York, if the army and
navy at the command of the Government
can do it.
I am confident that in less than a week
every port ofimportance South of Charles
ton, which has inland communication,
will be blockaded. It is for this purpose
that vessels of war are being fitted for
sea, and not for transport, as was sup
posed. Merchant vessels will be chartered
for transport service. Suddenly, all of
our army officers that were quartered in
this vicinity are missing, and the fact is
ascertained that they have left under
sealed orders, to be opened at sea.
From the N. O. Picayune,
Duchess of Kent, (t-ucen Victoria’*
Mother.
The British Court is in mourning for
the death of the late Duchess of Kent,
mother of Queen Victoria. She died on
the lGth March, in the 75th year of her
age, having been born August 17th,
1786.
The deceased, although mother of a
queen and sister to a king, was never
queen herself. Her husband died before
either of his elder brothers, George IV
and William IV, when his daughter, the
present Queen of England, was but a few
mouths old. She was a Princess of the
Saxe Coburg family, of whom one, her
brother Leopold, married, first, the Prin
cess Charlotte, daughter of George IV of
England and heiress of the throne, and
after her death became King of Belgium,
and married the daughter of King Louis
Philippe of France. Prince Albert, the
husband of her daughter, is the son of
her brother, tho late reigning Prince of
.Saxe Coburg.
The Duchess was twice married. Her
first husband was the Prince of Leinen
gen, or Linangc, and the fruits of the
marriage were two children, one of whom
is still living—half sister to Queen Vic
toria. She is the Princess Hohenloe,
and a widow. The other child was a son
■—rrince Charles—who succeeded his
father as reigning Prince of Leinengen,
and has been dead about five years.—
The Prince of Leinengen at this time is
grandson of the Duchess of Kent.
Her name was Marie Louise Victoria,
and it is from her that the British Queen
derives her very uncommon name of
Victoria. She was baptized with the
very uncommoncompound of Alexandria
Victoria Elizabeth.
The late Duchess was an amiable, in
offensive woman, who went through a
long life without attracting observation
for any remarkable traits, but with great
respect for her domestic habits and kind
ly disposition.