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COLUMBUS, SATURDAY DECEMBER 21, 1861.
South Carolina and Georgia.
Our readers will peruse with pleasure the fol
lowing eloquent message from Governor Pickens
to the South Carolina Legislature communicating
to that body intelligence of the appropriation
by our own Legislature for the relief of the
Charleston sufferers. The hope with which the
message concludes, we are sure, is the sentiment
of every Georgian :
State of South Carolina j
Executive office, Dec. 16, 1861. J
Gentlemen of the Senate and
House of Representatives:
I enclose herewith a communicatidn from his
Brown of Georgia. It shows
that the Legislature of our sister State has ap
propriated one’hundred thousand dollars to the
relief of tne sufferers in Charleston by the recent
lire. The gratitude and thanks of the State are
due for this noble act of munificence on the part
of our sister|State. Our people will feel it deeply,
will add another link to the bright chain
which bind thq two States together in one com
mon destiny. Such acts belong only to a manly
and brave j peoplo.
I here take occasion to say that on the tenth
day of last January, the day after the Star of the
West was fired into from our batteries, there was
not a place in all Georgia that was near to the
telegraph, but which sent to me its offers by hun
dreds for an immediate march to Charleston. It
touched my heart deeply, for I felt that the
haughty spirit of a free and brave people had
filled, as with electric fluid, her whole air, from
the snowy crest of her rugged mountains even to
the orange groves that bloom over her sunViy
plains, stretching to the far border. I
felt that we were safe, and that we must be free,
for in every Georgian’s heart I felt a 'brother’s
beat,’and in every Georgian’s hand there was the
grasp of the gleaming blade for a brother’s
wrongs.
In the early history of our eolpnies, when
Georgia was weak, we sent out troops to act with
the illustrious Oglethorpe in defending his coun"
try from the Spaniards on one side, and drive
back the’savages on the other. Some of our men
accompanied him even in his exped'tion against
St. Augustine. And in our iirst war for inde
pendence we sent a regiment to the seige of Sav
annah, which was nearly annihilated in the at
taek. And after Augusta had been in posses
sion of the enemy for near three years, we sent
and efficient force to the seige, which aided in
reducing that city to our possession. We also
sent a force to join her’gcoramanders over the
Savannah river, above Petersburg, and the joint
forces fought together the celebrated battle of
Kittle Creek, which rescued that portion of Geor
gia from the torks. So, too, her commanders
and forces were with ours in the upper country,
more or less, throughout the revolution. Georgia
was the first State after the adoption of the Fed
eral Constitution thaDdemanded an amendment
to that instrument, limiting the power of the
central Government by preventing a State from
being sued.
In eighteen hundred and twenty five she gave
us the first real practical lesson in State rights,
and under her able and patriotic statesman of
that day defied the assuming powers of the Fed
eral Government, She, on that occasion, through
her intrepid Troupe, announced the memorable
words, “the argument is exhausted, and we will"
stand to our arms.”
And in the late bloody battle of Virginia no
troops have shown more daring courage in every
position than have the Georgians. Whether in
the remote mountain gorges of Western Virginia
or on the banks of the Potomac, her sons have
fought everywhere with a recklessness and brave
soldiership that has never been surpassed by any
people. She suffered more terrible loss on the
plains of Manassas than any other State.
Two of her gallant regiments were nearly cut
to pieces, and although her immortal BartoW
at their head, yet it was with the fiag’of his coun
try as his winding sheet, and the shout of de
fiance and victory as the last note that touched
the warrior’s ear as he sank into the tousb of his
glory.
Under all these circumstances it is'peculiarly
grateful to us to receive this new evidence of her
cordial sympathy’with us. We are one and the
same people, in climate, soil, and production in
all the great interests and duties of life we are
r
one and the same, and under the blessings of
Providence, I trust that no events will" occur to
separate us in all time to cc-me
F. W. PICKENS.
The following resolutions have been offerd
in the Legislature of South Carolina by |the
Committee on Federal Helations, to whom was
referred the message of Governor Pickens, inclu
ding the communication of the Governor of
Georgia and the action of the Legislature of this
State for the relief of the sufferers by the Char
leston fire: ' »
The magnificent offering'of the Legislature of
the State of Georgia impresses this General As
sembly, and is calculated to impress the people
of South Carolina, with sentiments of the most
grateful emotion,
The people 4 of this State must feel that they are
the objects of special hatred by the ruthless enemy
of the Confederate States, What South Carolina
has done has been wtih a sincere regard to the
honor and safety of her people, and she is ready
to take the consequences. Yet it has been to the
State ot South Carolina a source of pride that
the gallant State of Georgia—so well deserving
the name of the Empire State of the South—
has stood with her shoulder to shoulder in the
defense of constitutional liberty and of a com
mon destiny.
The Governor of this State has but reminepd
us of historic ties, and of the prompt courage
which offered aid to us in the late encounters.
The foot of the enemy is now pressed on the
soil of the State, threatening the twin sisters on
either side of Savannah. Whilst we are pre
paring to meet the foe this calamity has befallen
us. It is right that we should feel the misfor
tune, and that we should bear ~ifc with patience
and fortitude; but, above all, it is important that
our resolution to meet the common enemy should
not falter. It is in this spirit, we believe that
the people of Charleston and of 'the States hav©
felt the late calamity, Amid the loss, and
ruin, and suffering, the great cause of liberty
and independence is above all other considera
tions.
It is in this connection that the devotion of
Georgia, so promptly conceived and sc generous •
ly made, appeals to our sensibilities. It soothes
our sufferings, it strengthens our resolutions, and
it animates our courage.
Your Committee, therefore, beg leave to sub
mit the following resolutions:
Resolved, unanimously , That the General As
sembly of South Carolina acknowledge,
grateful emotions, the generous donation of one
hundred thousand dollars from the Legislature of
Georgia, for the relief of the sufferers in Char
leston by the la‘e fire.
Resolved , unanimously, That his Excellency the
Governor be authorized to signify his acceptance
of the said donation, and to take such measures
as may be proper for the disbursement of the
same.
Resolved, ’ unanimously, That a copy of this
report and of, these resolutions together with the
message of his Excellency the Governor, be
communicated by the Governor to the Governor
of Georgia, with the request that the same be
transmitted to the Legislature of the State of
Georgia.
Maryland and the Confederate States.
Our telegraphic despatches from Richmond,
published Wednesday last, noticed the intro
duction into Congress of a resolution offering
the sympathy of the South to Maryland. The
following is a copy of the resolution :
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO MARYLAND.
Whereas, The State of Maryland has suffer
ed the same wrongs which impelled these Con
federate States to withdraw from the United
States, and is intimately associated with these
States by geographical situation, by mutual in
terests, by similarity of institutions and by
enduring sentiments of reciprocal amity and
esteem ;
And, whereas, it is believed that a large ma
jority of the good people of Maryland earnest
ly desire to unite their State with the Confed
erate States; a desire which is proveiFto exist
even by the violent, extraordinary, and tyran
nical measures employed by our enemy to re
strain the expression theseof;
And whereas, the Government of the Confed
erate States, by imprisoning members of the
Legislature of Maryland, by establishing pow
erful armies of foreign troops within that State
and along her borders, and by suppressing with
armed force, the freedom of the press and of
elections, has prevented the people and their
representatives from adopting the political con
nection which they prefer, and, in revenge of
their preference, has inflicted upon them many
outrages and established over them a foreign
despotism.
And whereas, the accession of Maryland to
this Confederation will be mutually benefic ; al,and
is especially important to Virginia, as well as to
Maryland, be it, therefore,
Resolved by the Congress of the Confederate
States of America, That the sufferings of the
good people of Maryland, under the oppression
of the enemy, excite our profound sympathy,and
entitle them to speedy and efficient exertions on
our part for their relief, and that the war should
be prosecuted with a view to facilitate the admis
sion of Maryland into this Confederation with
the full consent of her people.
Another Escape of the Sumter.,,She Eludes the Vio
lence of the Iroquois at Martinique.
A letter received yesterday afternoon, by
Messrs. Maitland, Phelps & Cos., dated St.
Thomas, Nov. 13, states :
“We hear that the privateer Sumter is at Mar
tinique, and that the United States gunboat Iro_
quois is lying off the port waiting fur her.”
Another letter received by the same firm, da
ted Nov. 25, states that hte Iroquois arrived at
St. Thomas on the night of the 24th inst., and
reports that the Sumter had escaped.
——
The Stone Fleet —What has become of this
diabolical expedition? Has a ray of civlization
penetrated the brain and heart of the Lincoln
Government and caused it to relent? We have
a couple of old hulks beached on Tybee, and,
with those exceptions, the whole infamous
flotilla has taken its departure. They can hard
ly be sunk in the channel, for heavy ships of war
are still inside of the bar and nearly within raDge
ofthegunsof Pulaski.
An attack was expected some days ago
Brunswick or Fernandina, perhaps both, as the
departing vessels took their way southward; but
up to last night all was still in those quarters:
Our batteries are all right there, and the troops
most solicitous for a sight of the enemy.
Sav. Re}mb. t Tec. 18.
Executive Appointments. —The Senate, at
its late session, confirmed the judicial and all
other appointments of Governor Brown, that
required its concurrence. Among them were
the appointments of Judge Jenkins to the
Supreme Court Bench, and Judges Lochrane,
Rice and Hutchins, to the Superior Courts of
their respective districts.
Quebec letter to the New York Times
reports that at a council of war recently held by
the Canadian authorities, it had been determined
to prepare for emergencies by placiug the fron
tier of Canada in a state of defense. There were
rumors that it had been resolved upon to call out
10, 000 volunteers, but nothing authentic.
Telegraphic.
Special to the Times.
Richmond, Dec. 20.
Washington, 15.—Senator Wilson gave notice
that he would introdu.ee to-morrow abill abolish
ing slavery in the District of Columbia, paying
loyal owners the value of their slaves.
A general bankrupt law is under consideration
in Congress.
Washington, 16.—The Lincoln Government is
firm in adhering to the arrest of Mason and Sli
dell, and fear no war with England or France.
A correspondent of the New York Times, 17 th,
says the diplomatic corps seem more concerned
about matters than the Lincolnites.
Montreal, 16.—The'news by the Europa cre
ates much excitement. Strong British feeling
throughout the Province,
Toronto, 16.—Much excitement; Hom 6 Gov
ernment strongly approved.
Dispatches from Detroit, Cleveland, Baltimore,
Pittsburg;•Cincinnati, Hartford, Buffalo, Chi
cago and Miiwaukie, all on the 16th, report the
people are prepared to sustain the Administra
tion in resisting the demands of England.
Washington, 16. —Vallandigham introduced
a resolution, which is as follows :
Resolved, That the sense of this House is that
it is the duty of the President now to firmly
imaintain the stand taken, and approving and
adopting the act of Wilkes in spite of any menace
of the British Government, and that this House
pledges its full support ;o him, upholding the
honor and vindicating the courage of the Gov
ernment and people of the United States against
any Foreign Power.
Vallandigham moved the previnugjquestioDjbut
the House decided, by a vote of 109 to 16, to re
fer the resolutions to Committee on Foreign Af
fairs.
Much anxiety is felt in Washington, through
fear that the jail in Charleston, with the Federal
prisoners is burnt.
News at Washington slates that Senator Polk,
of Missouri, has gone over to the rebels.
The New York Times says neither Lincoln
nor any member of his Cabinet is committed in
favor of the course pursued in arresting Mason
and Slidell. The Times does not anticipate any
trouble.
The World considers war not very probable.
The Tribune urges the suppression of the re
bellion; the completion of the blockade;
thinks the English difficulty will lead to a long
diplomatic correspondence.
The Philadelphia Inquirer thinks a conflict
between England and the United States no holi
day diversion to be engaged in without due re
flection.
The Ledger urges that the northern lake and
river defenses be put in the best possible condi
tion.
The northern papers state that 2-10 of the
Fort Warren prisoners would leave for Fortress
Monroe on the 17th inst. to be exchanged.
The report about Minister Adams applying
for his passports is only rumor. The northern
papers don’t maintain it.
Coffee and Tea at New York has been with
drawn from market, or is only offered at enor
mous prices.
The announcement of the specie suspension
at the north is premature.
Charles J. Faulkner arrived here this evening
and was met at the depot by Governor Letcher,
the mayor of the city and a large concourse of
citizens, with music, and was escorted through a
portion of the city, where the crowd increaed to
thousands. Ladies from the windows and crow
ded balconies saluted the procession with smiles*
*
waving of handkerchiefs, and cheers from the
side walks. There was a grand procession along
the route to the City Hall, where Mayor Mayo
indroduced Mr. Faulkner. Mr. Faulkner made
a short speech, detailing his capture, imprison
ment and present position on parole, and referred
to the position of England and the United
States; said if Lincoln receded from his present
status in regard to the Mason and Slidell affair,
the furious abolition sentiment of the North will
overwhelm him, and if he does not they will be
involved in a war with England. He was a
fellow-prisoner with Messrs. Mason and Slidell;
they had never wavered, but feel confident that
England will promptly vindicate the outrage on
her flag.
Governor Letcher made a few appropriate re
marks welcoming Mr. Faulkner back to Virgin
ia, after which the immense crowd dispersed.
The Richmond Enquirer of this morning re
ports, on the authority of passengers by the Cen
tral cars last evening, that there was another
battle at Leesburg on Tus lay in which 400
Yankee prisoners were taken.
Passengers from Fredericksburg this morn
ing report heavy firing on Tuesday, .believed to
he in the neighborhood of Alexandria.
The Adjutant General’s office has no report
of any battle on Tuesday.
Congress to-day passed and the President ap
proved an act supplementary to an author
izing the issue of Treasury notes and providing
for their redemption in paymeut of the War tax*
Also an act for the recruiting service in the
provisional army.
Nothing new from the camps.
Government consents to the exchange of Ely
for Faulker. Ely will be sent North soon.
Rumors abundant to-day,but nothing receiv
ed at official quarters confirms any of them.
The Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill
appropriating $50,000 for the relief of the Char
leston sufferers. The bill will probably pas3 the
Senate at an early day.
The report which was current in the forenoon
about the collision of the Federal regiments near
Fairfax and capture of Federals by the Confede
rates, unconfirmed.
Congressional unimportant.
Nashville, Dec. 19.
Nothing reliable from Green river to-day.
Private dispatches report a general skirmish
yesterday, terminating with dark. The enemy
is in considerable force this side of Green river.
Passengers from Bowling Green say a gineral
engagement is regarded as imminent.
Twenty-four Hessian prisoners were brought
here to-day from,Bowling Green. Among them
are John Train, Col. Greders. two Militia, eight
or ten Dutch, and the balance Kentuckians.
The Bowling Green correspondent of the Ban
ner, 18th, says the Federals in large numbers are
pouring down upon the Green River railroad, —
The bridge has been repaired, and pontoon
bridges have been thrown across the river. 5,000
of the enemy are in position on this side of the
river
Johnston and Buckner hastened forward yes
terday with a Kentucky Brigade and the 2d Mis
sissippi Regiment. Several batteries moved for
ward this morning.
Speoial to the Union and American, Bowling
Green, 19th, says the Federals sent a flag of truce
to bury their dead, 114 of whom were interred.—
Tlie Lincolnites, it is reported, retreated across
Green River.
Memphis, Dec. 18.
Special to the Avalanche from Columbus, says
the Chicago Tribune of the 18th was received by
a flag of truce yesterday. Lineoln’s Cabinet an
ticipating England’s demands, unanimously re
solved never t 6 surrender Mason and Slidell.
The gunboats Benton and Essex, heretofore
aground at Cape Girardean, are now at Cairo. —
Advance down the river momentarily expected.
j A speeial dispatch 1o the Avalanche from
Jackson, Miss., says the Legislaturs of that
State has passed the Bank bill. Treasury notes
will be received for all taxes except war tax.
We are authorized to announce the name of
M. G. MITCHELL
as a candidate for Clerk of the Superior Court
of Muscogee county at the ensuing election in
January. dec2l—te*
Call and Get Your Pig.
vJ||||P||| Followed me on the 12th inst. from
a likely white Sow Pig—
marked half crop in the left ear; fresh
cut on the left ham. Take it away, or I will
buy if you wish to sell. I live 16 miles from
Columbus, two miles above the Muscogee R. R.
on Randall’s creek, in the Upatoie district.
Call at this office.
Dec2l—dot* WM. W. McFAIILAN.
FOB THEE COAST.
Six Months Service !
r jP HE “Jack Browns” will leave this day for
Camp Harrison. A few more men are wan
ted. JACK BRO WN, Captain.
Geneva, Dec. 21—d2w.
Uniforms for Columbus Guards
*TPHE Goods for the Uniforms of this Compa
uy are deposited at the store of Ellis & Liv
ingston. The parents and .immediate friends of
the members of the Corps, are requested to call
and get the goods, have the suits made and re
turned for packing. E. <fc L.
Columbus, Dec. 20—d4t.
LESSONSIN MUSIC. ~
Professor H. BBAUF.
FORMERLY of New Orleans and Montgome
ry, wishing to locate permanently in Columbus,
respectfully announces to the citizens, that he is
prepared to give Lessons in Singing, and ou the
Piano and Organ, the best reference given.
Notices left at the Book Store of Mr. J. W,
Pease, will receive prompt attention.
Residence at the house of Mr. Beach.
Dec. 16, 1861 ts
Liquors, Wines, Liquors,
AS I AM desirous of closing out entirely my stock
ot Liquors and Wines of every description, 1
offer iny whole stock, embracing many oesiranle
grades ot Hye and Monongahela Whiskey, Jamaica
and N. E.Rum. Holland Gin N. Y. Gin, Common
and fine Brandy and Madeiia and Port Wine, ,
At Greatly Reduced Prices, for Cash.
This is an excellent opportunity for dealers to re
plenish their stocks. To anv one taking the whole
lot anextraoidinary inducement will be onered.
JOHN N BIRCH.
TWO COMPANIES WANTED
FOR THE WAR!
undersigned now at Brunswick, wants
two more companies, who are willing to en
list for the war, either from Georgia or Alabama,
to fill out his regiment. Companies accepting the
place will be armed with Enfield Rifles and bay
onets.
Address C. A. L. LAMAR,
Nov2s—dtf. • Brunswick, Ga.
Georgia Light Inlaiitry!
THIS Company has been removed from St.
Simons Island to Col. PurLLiPs’ Regiment at
Savannah. Those wishing to join the boys, or
to send them letters or comforts will take notice
Dec. 9. d7t A. FORRESTER, Capt.
REMOVAL! REMOVAL!
J. H. MERRY
HAS removed ho Clothing Store to the building
formed ocupied by Messrs. (;. wdry <*• c ( ,
next door'O Redd & Johnson’s, ’’
9! Broad Street,
Where he will be pleased to offer to his customers
and the public teneiaily, a good stock of
WINTER CLOTHING,
'embracing
GENTS’ CASS, FROCKand SACK COATS
GENTS’ CO; ’Dand BLACK CLOTH FROCKS
EAGLE a> and COLUMBUS FACTORY SIftTS
GENTS’ Plain and Fain y CASS. PANTS;
G ENTS’ P ain & Fancy Cass, and Si lk VESTS
GENTS’ .OVERCOATS,
Os SEAL SKIS, BRAVER, PILOT
CLOTH.
Gents’ Furnishing Goods,
Heavy f amb’s Wool, Merino, silk and CoUon Un
derail!rts and Drawers;
Linen Bosom Shir’s and Collars,
Handkerchiefs, Ties. Gmves, &c. Sc .
Also, Unibieilas Tr nks and ( arpet Bags.
Columbus, Oct. 21—dBm
Steam ei* Jackson,
FUT, Master,
fjJ&SEk-eJJi Will leave Columbus every W*d
■BSßeagSiffinesdav morning.
Returning, leave Apalachicola eevry Friday even
ing. lor Freights or Fassage apply on board.
November 2 Jth, 186 dßm.
Steamer Chewalla,
J. W. YOUNG, Master,
. WILL lea e Columbus every Friday
evenin g at 3 o’clock P. M.
Returning, leave Apalachicola every
Monday evening at 3 o’clock P. M.
For ire ght or passage apply on board.
Nov. I—d3in.
DRUMS! DRUMS! DRUMS!
That Cannot be Excelled.
rnHE subscribers have commenced ! he nianufttc-
X ture of DRUMS, and will be prepared in a few
days to supply Military Companies
BRANDS 4- KORNER.
Columbus, May 6—dt
FALL STYLES!
HATS & CAPS.
-; l 4
%
'tit**A
tegs
Would inform his friends and customers generas
ly that he has just returned from New Oneani
with a well selected stock of
FALL GOODS,
Embracing HaTS of all kinds,
FINE FRENCH IIATS,
MILITARY
HATS & CAPS
MWSE3 AND CHILDREN'S HATri,
Umbrellas arid Walking Canes.
All of which he will be happy to show at his NEW
STA ft D, next door to Redd df Johnson's,
We tan supply any quantity of
Negro WOOL IIATS.
C > umbos, Oct. 11—Ivvlf
MEDICAL NOTICE.
, DRS. K. SCHLEY &J.A. PE ASANTg
have associated themselves i u Hit practice vs
%'■%, Medicine and Surgery,
Their office isiu Odu Fellows’ Hall on the
first floor, where they may be found either day or
night when not absent on professional service.
April 4th, sbfi]—dlv
Mcthing More Acceptable
TO A
Soldier Friend,
Than the following Articles. Don’t fail when
packing a box to send some of these; they are just
suited to a soldier,s taote, and what he most set
doru receives..
RASPBERRY and Blackberry Jelly,
Currant and Pineapple do.
Grape and Orange do
Peach and Pear do
Strawberry, Raspberry and Blackberry Jam.
Preserved Oranges, Crab Apples, Damsons,
Pineapples,Peaches. Pears, Grapes,Quinces,
Preserved Canton Ginger,
Pickled Peaches, Spiced Peaches,
Pickled Cucumbers, Onions, Olives, Limes,
Lobsters, Oysters. Walnuts, Mangoes, Beets,
Tomatoes, &c, &c.
English Chow-Chow and Piccalilla,
Raspberry Vinegar,
Lemon, Pine Apple and all kinds of Syrups.
Fresh Lobsters, fresh Tomatoes, fresh
Strawberries, fresh Peaches, fresh Corn,
Green Peas, Lima Beans. &c. in air tight
cans.
Fresh Mustard and Dandelion coffee.
Tomato Catsup,
And numerous other articles to be found at
octl I—dtf W. H. II PHELP’S,
Under Cook’s Hotel
SUNDRIES, SUNDRIES.
1 Af'in BUSHELS Turk’s Island or Packing Salt
150 Sacks Liverpool Salt;
1-5 Bales Heavy GUNNY BAGGING;
350 Coils Heavy Machine .ROPE;
10 Hhd»c hoice New Orleans Sugars;
50 Bbls Choice N. O. SYRUP ;
5 T.erces Prime RICE;
150 Smoked Beef Tongues;
50 Boxes Tobacco, various Brands;
60 biles (5 lbs. each) superior Smoking Tobacco;
10 Kegs and 15 half kegs Powder;
.‘0 Quarter Boxes Raisins;
• 50 Cases Wolfe’s Cognac Brandy, pure,
20 “ “ Irish and Scotch Whiskey, pure;
8 !, 0lbs Maccaboy Snuff, in jars an in bulk.
40 Casts Eagle Mill’s Mustard, quarter lb. cans.
20 Dozen Yeast Powders:
50 Bozen Mason’s Blacking,
6 baskets and 3 cases line Champagne;
60 B iritis Liquors, various kinds and grades;
And many other articles to numerous to mention,
which I otter to the tra .e or at retail at tb« lowest
price for Cash.
JOHN N. BIRCH,
Oct 10 -ts. 128 Broad Street.
SERVICE SWORDS AND
BELTS.
ON hand and made to order. The blades are
made out of the best of Steel and tempered to
stand the Army test.
We can now beatthe Hessians in making num
ber one Swords.
On hand at the market prices, a few of
COLT’S PISTOLS,
COLT’S PISTOL CAPS,
MILITARY BUTTONS,
STAFF AND COMMON GOLD LACK,
CAVALRY SPURS, ETC.
The best service applied to tempering Swords.
The work will not fail to give satisfaction.
Orders from abroad promptly attended to.
A. H. DeWITT.
Sept. 28, dtf.