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TE - CITY ADAIE, GUARDIAN. THE PUBLIC GOOD BEFORE PRIVATE ADVANTAGE. EDITORS ft PROPRIETORS. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1861. VOL. I—NO. 2. tdiau. (NO SCHCDULi Ited to the space ~ extra at repnlsr rate* i, Koike* 1 quarterly. In the Weekly paper In advance In every »Institutions, Hiltta nsn and other Public i will be charged 90 , to be included in ROADS. re at' Trains. Company. ilea—Fare, $6 66. uperintendent. aa train. 6.06, A. M. 6.20, P. M. 0.30, A. M 6.46, A. M. ■a tbair. 8.40, P. M. 6.66, A. M. 2.110, P. M. 11.46, P. M. -tion with the Train, tha Savannah and ata. oint Kailroad. Milea—Faro,..$3 61. Superintendent. a raiia. .....16.10, A. M. , 3.10. P. M at...8.60, r. M. r.6i, p. m. , team. 0.J0, A. M. 4. 6.46, A. M. ... 1.16, A. M. .. 7.69, A. U i Montgomery A It, Kailroaa. iloa—Fare,....$6. parlntandant. ' TRAIN. 16.16, A. M. 6.40, P. M. 4.01, A. X. 1.16, P. M. a TRAIN. 7.60, P. M. 4.60, A. M. «.»*, P. M. 11.46, P. M. way,with tha Rome tha Beet Ten- Dalton, and tha ilroad at Chatta- Fare $4 61. Superintendent. 1.46, P. U. 7.16, P. M. 1.80, P. U. 7.66, P. M aa run. ....12.66, Right. ... 7.16, A. M. ....12.06, Night. ... 7.16. A. M. not ba run on Sun- Train from Atlanta, Railroad for Saran- a BoutU.WaaUrn for 6.46, A. X. I oonaoola with nah at 16.N P. Rail Road t* Q>- FRATERNAL RECORD. DAVID MAYER, W. M. R. J. Hamit, Secretary. MOUNT ZION ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER, No. 1«, meets on the second aud fourth Monday nlghl* i n each ■tenth. L. J. GLENN, H. P. C. R. lUlLKfTBB, Secretary. lansm, day in January, April, July and October. LEWIS Joui M. Boaixo, Recorder. LAW811E, Th. III. INSURANCE. ATLANTA INSURANCE C0MPANT. W. W. BOYD, M.-.E.- W. T. Mead, Recorder. ODD-FELLOWS. CENTRAL LODGE, No. *8, meets every Tuesday night, T. P. MARSH, N. ti. J. E. Arnots, Secretary. EMPIRE ENCAMPMENT, No. It, meets on the sCeer and fourth Wednesday nights. Wli H. BARNES, Chief Patriarch, W. W. BOYD, High Priest. T. P. Elkmimo, Scribe. SUPERIOR COURTS. COWETA CIRCUIT. Os ville A. Bclx, LaQrauge, Judge. N. J. Hamuobd, Atlanta, Solicitor General. Couties. Time of Session. Clayton—1st Monday In May and November. DeKalb—4th Monday in April and October. Payette—2nd Monday In March and September. Fulton—1st Mouday In April and October. Meriwether—Sd Monday In February and August. Troup—8d Monday in May and November. TALLAPOOSA CIRCUIT. D. F. Uamxoxd, Newnan,. Judge. M. Kendrick, Cedar Town,. Solicitor General Counties. Time of Sessions. Campbell—1<! Monday In February and August. Carroll—1st and *d Monday in February and August Coweta—1st Monday in March and September. Floyd—4th Monday in Jan. and 1st Monday in July. Heard—3<1 Monday In March and September. Haralson—3d Monday In April and Ootob«r. Paulding—4th Mon * Polk—3d Monday i BLUR RIDGE CIRCUIT. Giorob D. Rics, Marietta, Judge. Wm. Pbillin, Marietta, Solicitor Genera' Counties. Tim* of Sessions. Cherokee—1st Monday iu March and September. Cobb—3d Monday In March and September. Dawson—2d Monday In February and August. Fannin—3d Monday in May and October. Forsyth—3d Monday in February and August. Gilmer—1st Monday In Mav and October. Lumpkin—4th Monday In January and July. Milton—1st Monday in June and November. Pickens—2d Monday in March and September. Towns—4lh Monday in May and October. Union—3d Monday in May and October. CHKftOKKK CIRCUIT. D. A. Walker, Spring Place, Judge. A. W. Juhnsob, Gassvllle, Solicitor General Counties. Time of Sesslona Murray—id Monday la JL, Walker—Monday before I September. Whitfield—4th Monday in April and October. DENTISTRY. _ H. HUNTINGTON, M. D., DENTIST, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, OFFICE in Rawson’s new build iog, corner Whitehall end Hunter 8treesl.— Residence first bouse to the left of Col. Yan- »/'«■ References: Hon. R. F. Lyon, Mr. E E Rawson, Messrs. Beach it Root, Rev. Mr. Rog ers, Dr. Logan, Atlanta; Rev. C. M. Irwin, D. A. Vaaon, Esq , Ool. Nelson Tift, Col. W. J. Lawton, Henry Tarter, Albany. Jan 16. DM. J. P. H. BROWN, PBTOTlSWf, SUCCESSOR TO CAMPBELL A »RO., OFFICE ovsr Massey ft Lansdell’s Drug Btore, Whitehall street? Atlanta,Georgia. AH operations pertaining to Dental Surgery performed with the greateetcare twawlyjeO E. J. ft K. W. CRAVEN, DDNTIST8, HAEE removed to tbeir new and splendid room in Parkbb*s Block, oppoaite Beach A Roots, where they are prepared to wait on all who may wish their services. Ministers, who are pastors charged half- price. Calls from a distance attended o with promptness. junel9-watw W. 1. DICKEY, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DHNTI »T ATLANTA, 0*01.14. OFFIC*—Up-.Uire, next door to Richard i Book 8tore. aap24twlyr H. B. CLIFFORD, BACON, FLOOR, COFFEE, 8U0AR, RICE, VISE, I1AUQINQ, ROPE, —AMD- general PRODUCE BROKER -AND— COMMISSION MERCHANT, Ho. 143. 4th or "Wiili St, LOtnSVXLLLS, IT. P ERSONAL altoation gi.en loallordoraaod consignment. Having thorough knowl edge of the markets and my bus-ness, I flatter myself that 1 can save those who intrust their business to roe, n Ihlr profit. I deal strtatly en the cash syatem. Those who send their mon ey and orders to me get the full benefit of our dash Market. I do not use the money, and buy the article on time of SO, 00 or 90 days, as is eften done In all markets. I car ship ns low ss any man in tha Booth-West. Alt I »sk Is a trial. New York Exchange received at set ling rate here. 1 do net speculate j do only a legitimate tasineea, gentlemen. jam It. JOS. P. LOGAN, Pretident PEHINO BROWN, Cashier. DIRECTORS. L. P. GRANT, J08EPH P. LOGAN. THOMAS L. COOPER, JOHN W."DUNCAN, GEORGE G. HULL, JOS. D. LOCKHART. D EPOSITS received and commercial paper discounted. Collections received and remitted for at cur rent rates of Exchunge on day of payment. Uncurrent money, Gold and Silver Coin, bought and sold. Loans and Notes negotiated. Stocks, Bonds and Real Estate bought and sold on commission. ptP Prompt attention to correspondents, aprtlld FIRE AH LIFE INSURANCE! W E are Agents for the Augusta Insurance Company, and the Insurance Company of the VeJley of Virginia. Our rates of premium will compare with anv of the Northern Companies. Wo trust our eitiaena will patronise Southern Institution*, especially wbeu they are strong, solvent and prompt in redeeming all losses. 8. B. ROBSON k CO. aprill7 Atlanta, Georgia. FIRE AND LIFE IRSUBANCB AGENCY. the leading Companies in the country—all having Cask Capitals and a large surplus. The Companies thus* designated divide sevcnty-Jive per ct. of the net earnings with the policy holder*: HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, N. Y. Capital and Surplua, $l,4fttMMM> 2m •CONTINENTAL IMSURANCE COMPANY, NEW YORK. Capital and Surplus, $1,000,000. •SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY, N. Y. Capital and Surplus, $600,383. CITIZEN INSURANCE COMPANY. N. Y. Capital and Hurplua, $324,362. NIAGARA INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital and Surplua, $304,9S4. SPRINGFIELD FIRE AND MARINE INSU- RANCE COMPANY, MASS Capital and Surplus $484,000. •MARKET INSURANCE COMPANY. N. Y. Capital and Surplus, $300,000. HUMBOLDT INSURANCE COMPANY, N. Y. Capital and Surplus $233,000. METROPOLITAN INSURANCE CO., N. Y. Capital and Surplus, $400,000. NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital, $1,800,000. This Company offers security and advan tages unsurpassed by any Life Insurance Com pany in the country. It accomodates the in surer in the payment of premiums, annually, half yearly, or quarterly. Premiums on poli cies for life, if over $60 per annum, sixty per cent, is only required. Annuities granted on the most liberal terms. All the above Compauies court investigation into their condition and system of doing busi ness. Office on Whitehall street, next door to T. R. Ripley’s, opposite the “Intelligencer” office, july 12 SAMUEL SMITH. MECHANICAL. WILLIAM MACKIE, FRESCO PAINTER AND GRAIN ER, HAVING located perma nently in Atlanta, wHlde vote his whole attention to the above Branchee in all their details. Likewise, SIGNS of every description, WIN DOW SHADES, SHOW CARDS, CARVED LETTERS made to order in any atyle, war ranted to equal any City in the Union. Orders from the Country attended to. OFFICE—In Beach k Root’s Building- stairs fobl Correspondence and Other Papers Rela ting to Fort Sumter. The Charleston papers of Monday publish ed the following correspondence, from which the restrictions of secrecy huve been remov ed. We only give place to a portion of the correspondence; the letter from the Senators of seceding States to Hou. Isaac W. Hayne, with the reply of Mr. Hayne, and the letter of instructions of Judge Magrath to Mr. Hayne, we are compelled to defer until to morrow. (Nos. 1, 2 and 9 of this series of corres- pondence comprises the letters which passed between Major Anderson and Gov. Pickens, at the time the “ Star of the West” was fired upon by Fort Morris and Moultrie, and have been publishedEna. Courier.] No. 4. [THE GOVERNOR TO MAJ. ANDERSON.] State of SouTn Carolina, ) Executive Office, Charleston, J. January 11, 1801. J To Major llolAeri Anderson, Commanding Fort Sumter ; Sir: I have thought proper, under all the circumstances of the peculiar state of public affairs in the country ut present, to appoint the Hon. A. G. Magrath and General I). F. Jamison, both members of the Executive Council, and of the highest positoin in the State, to present to you considerationsof the gravest public character; and of the deepest interest to all who deprecate the improper waste of life; to Induce the delivery of Fort Sumter to the constituted authorities of the State of South Carolina, with a pledge, on its part, to account for such public property as is under your charge. Your obedient servant, (Signed) F. W. PICKENS. No. 5. [MAJOR ANDERSON TO THE GOVERNOR.] Head-Quarters, Fort Sumter, ) South Carolina, January 11,1801. f To His Excellency F. IF. Pickens, Qoveonor of South Carolina: Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your demand for the surrender of this fort to the authorities of South Carolina, and to say, in reply, that the demand is one with which I cannot comply. Your Excel lency knows that I have recently sent a mes senger to Washington, and that it will he im possible for me to receive an answer to my dispatches, forwarded by him, at an earlier date than next Monday. What the charac ter of my instructions may be, I cannot fore- 2C. Should your Excellency deem fit, prior to resort to arms, to refer this matter to Wash ington, it would afford me the sinccrest pleas ure to depute one of my officers to accompa ny any mewengf r you may deem proper to he the bearer of vour demand. Hoping to Gou that in this, and all other matters iu which the honor, welfare and lives of our fellow-countrymen are concerned, we shall so act as to meet His approval; and deeply regretting that you have made a de mand of me with which I cannot comply, I have the honor to be With the highest regard, Your obedient seivant, ROBERT ANDERSON, Major U. S. Army, Commanding. No. 6. [the GOVERNOR TO THE PRESIDENT OF TIIE UNITED STATES.] State of South Carolina, ) Executive Office, Hrad-Quaruerr, [■ Charleston, January 11, 1861. ) Sir: At the time of the Reparation of the State of South Carolina from the United States, Fort Sumter was, and still is, in the possession of troops of the United States, un der command of Major Anderson. I regard that possession ns not consistent with the dignity and safety of the State of South Car olina; and I have this day addressed to Maj CARVING IN WOOD, fI^HE subscriber respectfully announces to X the oititena of Atlanta, that he is now fully prepared to execute in the beat manner, every description of CARVING IN WOOD. He will also give particular attention to the fitting up of Stores, with Shelves, Counters, Ac., after any plan; also, the internal decoration public Halls, Churches, Ac. tr- , „ Old Furniture of good quality will he repaired at short notice in the best manner. THEO. MROCZKOWSKI, Marietta street, opposite Gas Works. lyjanSl M ANILLA. Jaw and Cotton OordafB, oi sioro fnr sole bv McNA&GHT, ORMOND * 00. ATLANTA BLACKSMITH SHOP —AND— BRASS FOUNDRY, ON HUNTER STREET, Bovwkbm McDomovh and Buti.br Streets, Near the City Hall. T HE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends, and the public generally, that he has established, as above, a Blackamith and Wagon Shop, and also a BRASH FOUNDRY, where he is prepared to do all kinds of work in his lino. He solicits a share of patronage, and will guarantee to give entire satisfaction to all that may entrust him with their orders. Orders promptly attended to. JAMES E. GULLATT. jg^Heheson heed and forsale two DHAYS. Cheap for Ouh. Atlanta, Jan. If. THOMAS ii ABBOTT, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Atlanta Georgia. Ottce in Smith's Baildlng, Whitehall street. G. 8. Tioiui, Jalltf Bew. P. Abbott. Anderson a communication to obtain from him the possession of that Fort by the au thorities of this State. The reply of Major Anderson informs me that he has no author ity to do what I required, but he desires a reference of the demand to the President of the United States. Under the circumstances now existing, and which need no comment by me, l have de termined to send to you the Hon. Isaac W. Hayne, the Attorney-General of the State of South Carolina, and have instructed him to demand the delivery of Fort Sumter, in the harbor of Charleston, to the constituted au thorities of the State of South Carolina. The demand I have made of Major An derson, and which I now make of you, is suggested because of my earnest desire to avoid the bloodshed which a persistence in your attempt to retain the possession of that fort will cause; and which will be unavailing to secure you that posMssion, but induce a calamity most deeply to be deplored. If consequences so unhappy shall ensue, I will secure for this State, in the demand which I now make, the satisfaction of hav ing exhausted every attempt to avoid it In relation to the public property of the United States, within Fort Sumter, the lion. I. W. Hayne, who will hand you this com munication, is authorized to give you the pledge of the State, upon the adjustment of its relations with the United States, of which it was a part. (Signed) F. W. PICKENS. To the President of the United States. No. 7. [INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE HTATK DEPART MENT OF THK EXECUTIVE OFFICE TO 1ION. I. W. HAYNE.] State of South Carolina, Ex. Offtck, State Department, Charleston, January 12,1861. Sir : The Gov*nor has considered it prop er, in view of the grave questions, which now affect the State of South Carolina and the United States, to make a demand upon the President of the United States, for the delivery to the State of South Carolina of Fort Sumter, now within the territorial lim its of this State, and occupied by troops of the United Stales. The Convention of the people of South Carolina authorized and empowered Ita Com missioners to enter into negotiations with the Government of the United States, for the de livery of forts, magazines, lighthouses, and other real estate within the limits of South Carolina. The circumstancea which caused theinter- ruption of that negotiation are known to you; with the formal notification of its ces sation, was the urgent expression of the ne- cessjnr for the withdrawal of the troops of the United States from the harbor of Charles ton. The interruption of these negotiotions left all matters connected with Fort Sumter and the troops of the United 8tates within the limits of this State, affected by the fact; that the continued possession of the fort was not consistent with the dignity or safety of the Htatc; and that an attempt to reinforce the troops at that fort would not be allowed.— This, therefore, became a state of hostility; in consequence of which the State of South Carolina was placed in a condition of de fence. During the preparations for this pur pose, an attempt was made to reinforce Fort Sumter, and repelled. You are now instructed to proceed to Washington, and there, in the name of the Government of the State of South Carolina, enquire of the President of the United States, whether it was by his order that troops of the United States were sent iqto the harbor of Cliarleston to reinforce Fort Sumter; if he avows that order, you will then inquire whether he asserts a right to introduce troops of the United States within the limits of this State, to occupy Fort Sumter: and you will, in case of his avowal, inform him that nei ther will be permitted, and either will be re- f arded as his declaration of war against the tatc of South Carolina. The Governor, to save life, and determined to omit no course of proceeding usual among civilized nations, previous to that condition of general hostilities which belongs to war; and not knowing under what order, or by what authority Fort Sumter is now held, de manded from Major Robert Anderson, now in command of that fort, its delivery to the State. That officer, in his reply, has referred the Governor to the Government of the Uni ted States at Washington. You will, there fore, demand from the Presideent of the Uni ted States the withdrawal of the troops of the United States from that fort, and its de livery to the State of South Carolina. You are instructed not to allow any ques tion of property claimed by the United States to embarrass the assertion of the political right of the State of South Carolina to the possession of Fort Sumter. The possession of that fort by the State is alone consistent with the dignity a ml safety of the State of South CaroTiuaJ: but such possession is not inconsistent with a right to compensation in money in another government if it has against the Stale of South Carolina any just claim connected with the Fort. But the pos session of the fort cannot, in regard to the State of South Carolina, be compensated by any consideration of any kind from the Gov ernment of the United States, when the pos session of it by the Government is invasive of the dignity and affects the safety of the State. The possession cannot become now a mutter of discussion or negotiation. You will, therefore, require from the President of the United States a positive and distinct an swer to your demand for the delivery of the fort. And you are further authorized, to give the pledge of the State to adjust all matters which may be, and are in their na ture, susceptible of valuation in money; in the manner most usual, and upon the prinei pics of equity and justice always recognized by independent nations, for the ascertain ment of their relative rights and obligations such matters. You are further instructed to say to the President of the United States, that the Gov ernor regards the attempt of the President of the United States, if avowed, to continue the possession of Fort Sumter, as inevitably leading to a bloody issue, a question which, in the judgment of the Governor, can have but one conclusion; reconcilable with a due regard to the State of South Carolina, the welfare of the other States which constitute the United States, and that humanity which teaches all men, but particularly those in au- iBlnres of others; to a re- thority, to spare the ff sort to arms, as the last which should be considered. To shed their blood in defence of their rights is a duty which the citizens of the State of South Carolina fully recognize. And in such a cause, the Governor, while deploring the stern necessity which may compel mm to call for the sacrifice, will feel that his obligation to preserve inviolate the sacred rights of the State of South Carolina, justify the sacrifice necessary to secure that end. The Governor does not desire to re- miud the President of the responsibilities which are upon him. Respectfully, your obedient servant, . A. G. MAGRATH. To Hon. I. W. Hayne, Special Envoy from the State of South Carolina to the Presi dent of the United States. No. 8. [letter of senators of receding states TO HON. I. W. HAYNE.] Washington City, January 15,1861. Hon. Isaac IF. Hayne: Sir : Wc are apprised that you visit Wash ington as an Envoy from the State of South Carolina, bearing a communication from the Governor of your State to the President of Uie United States, in relation to Fort Sum ter. Withont knowing its contents, we ven ture to request you to dcfci Its delivery to the President for a few days, or until you and he have considered the suggestion which we beg leave to submit We know that the possession of Fort Sum ter by troops of the United States, coupled with the circumstances under which It was taken, is the chief if not the only source of difficulty between the Government of South Carolina and that of the United States. Wc would add, that we, too, think it a just cause of irritation and of apprehension on the part of your 8tatc. But we have also assurances, notwithstanding the circumstances under which M$jor Anderson left Fort Moultrie and entered Fort 8omter with the forces un der his command; that it was not taken, ami Is not held, with any hostile or unfriendly purposes towards your State; but merely as mroperty of the United States, which the President deems it his duty to protect and preservej We will aot discuss ths question of right or duty on the port of either Government touching that property, or the late acts of either in rela tion thereto; but we think that, without auy compromise of right or breach of duty on either ride., an amicable adjustment of the matter of differences may and should be adopted. We de sire to see such an adjustment, aud to prevent war or the shedding of blood. We represent States which have already seceded from tne Uni ted States, or will have done so before the Unit .of February next, and which will meet your State In convention on or before the fifteenth of that month. Our people feel that they have a com mon destiny with your people, and expect to form with them in that convention, a new Con federation and Provisional Government. We must and will share your fortunes, suffering with you the evils of war, if it caunot be avoided; aud enjoying with you the blessings of peace, if it can be preserved. We, therefore, think It espe cially due from South Carolina to our States— to say nothing of other alavehold^ng Stataa— that she should, as fur as she can consistently with her honor, avoid initiating hostilities be tween her and the United States or any other Power. We have the pnblic declaration of the President, that he has not the constitutional power or the will to make war on South Caroli na, and that the public peace shall not be dis turbed by any act of hostility towards your State. We, therefore, see no reason why there may not be a settlement of existing difficulties, if time be given for calm and deliberate counsel with those States which are equally involved with Sonth Carolina. We, therefore, trust that an arrangement will be agreed on between you and the President, at least till the 15th of Febru ary next; by which time your and our States may, In convention, devise a wise, lust and pea ceable solution of existing difficulties. Iu the meantime, we think your State should suffer Major Anderson to obtain necessary sup plies of food fuel, or water, and enjoy free com munication, by post or special messenger, with the President, upon the understanding that the President will no^ send him reinforcements du ring the same period. We propose to submit this proposition and your answer to the Presi dent. If not clothed with the power to make such arrangement, theu we trust that you will submit our suggestions to the Governor of your State for his instructions. Until you have received and communicated his response to the President, of course your State will not attack Fort Sumter, and the President will not attempt to reinforce It. We most respectfully submit these proposi tions, in the earnest hope that you, or the prop er authority of your State, may accede to them. Wc have the honor to be, With profound esteem, Your obedient servants, LOU 18 T. WIGFALL, C. a CLAY, Jr., JOHllHEMPHILL, BEN. FITZPATRICK, D. L. YULEE. A. IVERSON, S. R. MALLORY, JOHN SLIDELL, JEFFERSON DAVIS, J. P. BENJAMIN. No. 9. [LETTER OF HON. L W. 11AYVE IN REPLY TO SEN ATORS FROM RECEDING STATES.] Washington, January, 1861. Gentlemen I have just receivedyour com munication, dated the 15th instant. Yon repre sent, you say. States which have already seceded from the United States, or will have done so be fore the 1st of February next, and will meet South Carolina in Convention, on or before the 15th of that month; that your people feel they have a common destiny with our people, and expect to form with them in that Convention a new Confederacy and Provisional Government; that you must, and will share our fortunes, suf- ering with us the evils of war, If It cannot be avoided, and enjoying with us the blessing* of peace, if it can be preserved. *' ’ ■ Ms ~ ircnisan. neemilly rangement* you suggest, out provided you can f 'et assurances, with which you are entirely aat- slied, tliat no reinforcements will be seut to Fort Sumter in the interval, and tliat public peace shall not be disturbed by any act of hostil ity towards Sonth Carolina, I will refer your communication to the authorities of Soutli Car olina, and withholding their communication, with which I am at present charged, will wait for their Instructions. Migor Anderson and his command, let me as sure you, do now obtain all necessary supplies of food, (including fresh meat and vegetables,) and, I believe, fuel nnd water; and do now enjoy free communication by post and special mess engers with the President, and will continue to do so, certainly, until the door of negotiation shall be closed. If your proposition Is acceded to, you may as sure the President th.it no attack will be made on Fort Sumter until a response from tbc Gov ernor of South Carolina has been received by me and communicated to him. With great consideration nnd profound es teem. Your obedient servant, (Signed) I. W. HAYNE, Envoy from the Governor and Council of Soutli Carolina. No. 10. [LETTElt OP SENATORS OP SECEDING STATES TO THE PRESIDENT.] Senate Cuamder, Jan. 11,1861. Sir We have been requested to present to von copies of a correspondence between certain Senators of the United States And Col. Isaac W. Hayne, now in this city, In behalf of the Gov ernment of Sonth Carolina, and to ask that you will take intoconsideration the subject of said correspondence. Very respectfully, Your obedient servants, (Signed) BEN. FITZPATRICK, 8. R. MLLORY, JOHN SLIDELL. To His Excellency James Buchanan, President of the United States. Noll. [LETTER OP THE PRESIDENT, THROFGR TH* HON. J. HOLT, BKCRaTART OP WAR, AD INTERIM,TO TUB SENATORS OP THE SECEDING STATES.] War Department, Jan. 22. 1861. 7b the Hon. Benjamin Fitzpatrick, S. ft. Jfallo- yr, and John Slidell: Gentlemen: The President has received yoor communication of the lOthinstant, with the cony of a correspondence betweenyonrsehres and oth ers “ n^presenting States which have already se ceded from the L nited States, or will have done so before the 1st of February next,*’ and Col. Isaac W. Hayne, of South Carolina,In behalf of the Government of that State, in relation to Fort Sumter; and you ask the President to u take In to consideration the subject of that correspon dence.” With this request he lm* compiled, and directed me to communicate his answer. In your letter to CoL llarnc of the 15th lost, , you propose to him to defer the delivery of a message from the Governor of Sonth Carolina to the President with which he has been entrusted, for a few days, or until the Prealdent and Col. TTayne shall have considered the suggestions which you submit It Is unnecessary^ refer specially to these suggestions, batons* tfcaleOer addressed to you by Col. Hayne, of the t'lbflc stant presents a clear and specihc answer to them. In this he says i M 1 am net clothed with iwwer to make the arrangement yon sumat; but provided you can get assurances, with which you are entirely satisfied, that no reinforcements will he sent to Fort Sumter In the Interval, and that the nubile peace will not be disturbed by any act ei hostility towards 8outh Carolina, [CVmriiMlsd on fourth page.]