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Sft-4$(*Mg Courier, N. DW1NELL, Editor & Proprietor. Tharaday Morning, April 4, 1801. “ Wars and Rumor* of Wars.” The current of events is rushing rap idly forward and the notes of warlike preparation are being sounded in near ly every county cif the Confederate States. The readiness with which men everywhere respond to their country’s call, shows their warm, glowing patriot ism, entire confidence! in our rulers, and even an impatience to defend our just rights that have bean so wantonly assailed. Actual war may not be com menced,— we pray God it may not and present indications tend to confirm tlu^ d es j ro —but if the clangor of the bra zen trumpet is heard, and the air. re sounds with the clash of arms, the booming of cannon, and the roar of battle; then the love of liberty and the justice of our cause will so nerve the Southern arm as to make it certain that victory will perch upon our stan dards. There perhaps, sever was a people who contemplated war with such entire confidence of success, based upon such deep and unfaltering deter mination to win it, as that which now animates our people and fires the South ern heart. But as yet no irrevocable step lias been taken. Lincoln is afraid to do w right fnd dare not do wrong, in.thi6 mat ter, involving as it does his own des^ruc- tion and that of his parties ; and so, Un. ( male Institute, wero given with a hearty From Atlanta Confederacy of April 1st. Arrival of Up-Country Volunteers-** The Departure. At 12 o’clock to-day, an extra train by the Atlanta 4 West Point Kail Road brought to our city the “Newnan Guards”—Capt. llarvcy—composed 4 of 80 men. This fine company arrived amidst stirring martial music and firing of cannon. Under escort of Capt. W. T. Wilson, of flie I'ulton Dragoons, they paraded in line in front of the At lanta Hotel, and weio received in a pa triotic speech by the Hon. L. J. Oartrell, which was elegantly responded to by Col. Hendricks, of Newnan. They were then invited by Dr. Joseph Thomp son, mine host of the Atlanta, into his house, where a sumptuous repast was served up for them, to which they did amplejustice. At one o’clock, the State Road train, with two companies—the Ringgold Vol- unteeis—83 men—under Capt. H. J. Sprayberry, and the Cartersville Guards —84 men—under Capt. Larry. At Ii P. M., 223 young ladies of the Atlanta Female Institute, came in a body and were formed in a line on the East side of the Atlanta Hotel, under the management of Professors May son and Howard. The Gate City Guards hod been previously formed in line in front of where the young ladies were stationed. Each young lady had n small flag of the Confederate .States, made of paper cambric, with the "bars” and “stars” beautifully printed thereon. Each flag also had the inscription— “From the Young Ladies of the Atlan ta Female Institute. None hut the brave deserve the fair.” Miss Kane, on the part of the Ladies, made a few ap propriate remarks, when all the young ladies in a body, stepped forward and presented to each member of the Guards one of the very beautiful miniature flags which they held in their hands.— Three cheers for the Ladies of the Fa der all sorts of pretences, lie procrasti nates decided action. It is probably his policy to attempt to worry the South into terms. By keeping the Confeder ate States in constant expectation of war, yet without coming to an actual eonfliot, he hopes to so increase the taxes aisd other burdens of our government as to create disaffection among tlio people, and then, through the mediation of the Border States, seduce us again into the Federal Union. Of course this is en tirely impossible, and so far as accom plishing anything is concerned, he might ns well attempt to change the course of the Mississippi River and cause its waters to flow through his do minions, for the advancement of their manufacturing interests. But still ho may undertake this course, for he is almost entirely ignorant of the unity and harmony of our people and the strong determination that exists to maintain our independence. He and his party have misjudged the South all the while. But while Lincoln is trying to appear to do nothing, President Davis is ma king all possible preparations to compel the'Kederal Government to recogni/.eour independence. Anderson will soon be starved out of Fort Sumter and arrange ments are being made os rapidly as possible to force the United States for ces from Fort Pickens. Already the Confederate army at the ‘latter Fort exceeds five thousand men and there are nearly as many more on tho way there. It is reported that Slemmer has intimated that if the demand is made with a sufficient force to main tain it,‘lie will surrender Fort Pickens. If he does this, very well; but if he refuses them we must take it any how, and not allow Lincoln to keep us in apprehension and put the government to the unnecessary expense of keeping a large, inactive army. A1 though their observations are not published, it is not presumable that our Commissioners at Washington City are asleep, and, doubtless, President Davis bases his action upon knowledge derived through them. Virginia State Convention. Tho first two resolutions of the report of the Committee on Federal rela tions in the Virginia State Convention, wove, on Thursday last adopted with out amendment. They are as follows : 1. Bo it resolved and declared by the peo ple of the State of Virginia, in Convention assembled, That States which composed Jho United States of America, when the Federal Constitution was formed, were independent sovereignties, and in adop ting that instrument tho people of each State agreed to associate with the people of the other States upon a footingof exact equality. It is the duty therefore, of the common Government to respect the rights of the States and the equality of the people thereof, and within the just limits of the Constitu tion to protect with equal care the great interests that spring from tho institu tions of each. 2. African slavery is a vital part of the social system of the States wherein it exists, and as that form of servitude existed when the Union Late News. LATER FROM EUROPE. ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER AFRICA. —O - “ Niw York, March 31.—The steam ship Africa, with Liverpool dates to the 16th inst., arrived here to-day. connKRCIAL NEWS. Liverpool Cotton Market.—The sales of cotton for the past week reach ed 58,200 bales, of which speculators took 9,500 bales, and exporters 11,000 bales. The market opened declining, but subsequently recovered under the steamship Kangaroo’s advices, and closed firm at last", week’s quotations. Sales on Friday 15,000 bales, of which speculators and exporters took 7,000 bales. Sales of Saturday 25,000 bales, of which speculators and exporters took 8,000 bales. Hewitt reports the market buoyant, and an advance of fully Id. Middling Orleans at 7id., Middling Mobiles ujd., Middling Up lands 6Jd. The markot closed anvan- cing. Liverpool General Markets.—Bread stuffs firm. Frovisicns quiet. London Money Market.—Consols were quoted at 92a92J. GENERAL NEWS The Africa brought .£83,000 in specie. The bullion in the Bank of England has increased £260,000. SECOND DISPATCH. Tho following was the authorized quotations of the week good will, by all who were present, and tW three more were given by the crowd for the Guards, JU this point there was a call for the lion. T. R. It. Cobb, who was present, and he, in response, came forward and made'a most felicitous speech, We are sorry to be unable to lay before our readers a copy of this most excellent speech. After ho had concluded, large numbor of tho relatives, acquain tances and friends of the Guards bid them an affectionate farewell. This was, indeed, an affecting scene. At 2 o’clock, all the soldiers had tak en their seats in the cars, and the train of the Macon & Western Road moved off with thirteen passenger cars attach ed, amidst the booming of cannon, and the cheering and shouting, of the un numbered throng, and waving of hen d- kerchicfs by the ladies from windows and balconies contiguous. The greatest gathering that was ever witnessed in this city took place, to wit nessed their departure. The Trout Houso, Atlanta Hotel, Concert Hall, Depots, Carsheds, tops of cars—and in deed every available space, was cram med with living masses of men, women and children—all eager to see and to cheer tho departing soldiers. Many are tho prayers that follow them to their destination. Many are the tears that were shed at parting with them, and many anxious hearts will sigh for their sale return, with peace and plenty smiling again over our hap py land. Secession in Arkansas. Wo learn from (he Little Rock True Democrat of March tho 21st, that the deliberations of the Arkansas Conven tion on the question of secession result ed as heretofore stated in the definito rejection of the secession ordinance. The Convention, after having elabor ately discussed a secession ordinance, proceed to vote upon it on Monday, the 18th inst, that being the thirteenth day of the session. This ordinance was rejected, yeas 35, nays 39, every member voting. If it had been passed it required the sanction of the people before going into effect. After the rejection of this ordinance the two parlies in the Convention com promised their differences, on the 20th by the adoption of an ordinance provid ing for an election throughout the State on the first Monday in August next, at which the people are to vote on the question of “co-operation” or “seces sion,” and another ordinance, in the form of a resolution, providing for the sending of five Commissioners to a Con ference of tho border States, proposed to be held at Frankfort, Kentucky, on the 27th of May next, with a view to eiidmvor to effect an adjustment of (ho pending troubles, The Convention then adjourned to the 17th of August. The effect of the vote of the people to be taken on the third day of August next will be as follows: If a majority of all the votes cast shall be for "seces sion,” then such vote is to be regarded as instructing the Convention to pass au act of immodiate secession, and the Convention is at once to pass such an ordinance ; but if a minority of all the votes shall be cost for “co-operation,” then the Convention is immediately to take such steps as may be deemed pro per to further co-operation with the border or unseceded slave States, in ef fort to secure a permanent and satisfac tory adjustment of the existing section al controversy. Startling ir true.—We publish a dispatch this morning, stating that England and France are to send a pow- and the inriadin«ini.~~«f foitae<1 > ! ful to the United States. 'The - L- 011 0 *- 10 several ' purpose U manifest—any blockade of States over it within their respective limits was recognized by the Constitu tion, any interference to its prejudice by the Federal authority, or by the au thorities of the other States, or by the people thereof, is in delegation from plam t ight, contrary to the Constitu tion, offensive and dangerous. ASjrMessrs. Alderson & Co., of Mo bile, Ala., are very busy casting caution balls, Jp-qpo shot, &c„ for the State, and, in a short time will be ready to cast cannon.' (Query—.Why cannot like preparations be made in Atlanta? or at Konje, or at Etowah ? Why should the irnii of'Cherokee Georgia be trans- jieWed to AarsnnaH to Recast info can non. — Common* sahh. the Southern ports by the U. S. Govern ment, will bring John Bull and Johnny 1 Vaneau about it* ears; their ships must and will be protected, if not willingly, then by force. A blockade cannot in jure the South at all, because she has no ships, or hut very few. The result iwi a mo . v «mont would be to give all the carrying business to European a *i °‘ ey would be allowed free my os* and egress, while tho Northern ! Mr n0U T > re aie twohorns “ ow Abe” may , take the choice of destroying the com- """ or 8 letting us t [>on a consideration „(V. Fair Orleans 7} Mid. Orleans 7 " Mobiles 7} Mid. Mobiles 6} “ Uplands 72 Mid. Uplands C 11-10 The stcck of cotton at Liverpool was 907,000 bales, of which 750,000 bales were American. Hewitt says the market closed very firm, with full prices and an advancing tendency. State of Trade.—Manchester advi ces were favorable, and there was an improved tone. Liverpool General Markets.—Flour quiet but steady. Wheat firm tint! par tially a shade dearer. Lard heavy.— Rosin steady, at opening quoted at 4s ld(d)4s 2d., but on an increased demand closed firm at 4s Gd. Spirits of Turpen tine steady at 31*. Rice firm, Caroli na at 20s 9d@24s 3d. GENERAL NEWS. The Duchess of Kent, tho mother of Queen Victoria, is dangerously ill. The London Times redicules the idea of the Confederate States effecting a lone after Mississippi’s repudiation. The surrender of Masina was uncon ditional. There were five thousand prisoners and three hundred cannons. WASHINGTON GOSSIP. Washington, March 31.—The Com missioners feel no uneasiness in regard to tho evacuation of Fort Sumter or reinforcement of Fort Pickens, they being fully satisfied in regard to both points and they are aiming to achieve a peaceful solution of the difficulties by a speedy withdrawal of the troops from the limits of the Confederacy. The Commissioners, it is believed, are man aging this complicated matter with skill and ability. VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE. Kichhoxd, March 31.—The House last night modified and passed the Sen ate resolution iiistrticting the Governor to prevent the removal of gun* from Bcllona foundry beyond reach of tho State authority. TEXAS NEWS. New York, "March 31.—The steam ship Daniel Webster report* haring landed at Fort Jefferson, Tortuga*, companies L and M, of the 1st Artil lery, and at Fort Taylor, Key West, accompanies F and K, of the same Reg iment. The Daniel Webster reports that the Indians were committing great havoc among the people in Texas, killing some and running off their stock. Major Sibley had charted some of the savages. Cortinas, it was understood, was awaiting the departure of the Federal troops to recommence operations on a larger scale than heretofore. [Special Dispatch to the Charleston Courier.] Important From Washington. Washington, March 28.—[Detained in consequence of the line being down.] Mr. Lamon’s report to-day was the sub ject of a Cabinet meeting. It confirms tne previous dispatches from Major Anderson, that ho cannot hold out much longor. Mr. Lamon gives it as his opinion that it is almost irnpos »iblo to roinforce tha garrison at Sum ter. He left no order with Major An derson for tho evacuation of tho Fort, but will probably return to Charleston in a few days with orders for tho evacu ation. The Cabinet meeting is understood to have boon unanimous in advising the withdrawal of the troops from Sum ter. F Although President Lincoln has re fute^ to make public Major Anderson’s dispatches, it is known that there is no grmind for alleged discrepancies in cbern as has been oliarged. The Confederate Commissioners have received no intimation of any reply as yot to their demand for recognitiou, but have determined to comply with the advice of their Government to tarry here awhile. Col. A. Dudley Mann left to-day for Europe, quite hopeful of tho success of his mission. The Senate has adjourned sine die, and crowds of disappointed politicians arc leaving. J. E. Harvey, who was nominated to-day us Minister to Portugal, (and since confirmed,) was once at Char leston, but for the last twenty years has been a resident of Washington. He is a newspaper correspondent, and ha* been editor of the Philadelphia North American. Before leaving on his mi*, sion he will visit his relatives in Char- WASHINGTOX AFFAIRS. Washington, April 1.—The New York Tribune’* apccial correspondence from Washington say* that the President Te serves to himself the ultimate decision in regard to the re-inf#rcement of Fort Sumter, about which the Cabinet was unanimous, with one exception, two weeks ago, but different views have recently been presented, not without leaving an impression favorable to the feasibility of introducing men and supplies. The correspondent adds that several leading naval officers have expressed the belief that the batteries guarding the entrance to the Chuileston habor might be run with steamers without more than ordinary risk, but they agree that the enterprise should be executed at night. The above view is entertained by the agent that was sent to make a personal inspection for the satisfaction of the Administration. Washington, April 1.—Those that are best informed outside the Cabinet confi dently assert that the Cabinet on Satur day resolved upon an immediate evacu ation of Fort Sumter. The above, however, should not yet bo accepted us a fixed fact. CONNECTICUT ELECTIONS. Washington, April 1.—The few re turns received from Connecticut show Republican gains. UNITED STATES LOAN. Washington, April 2.—The Govern ment loan was taken to-day at about 93). Nearly thirty millions wore bid for. TEXAS NEWS. New Orleans, April 2.—Galveston advices state that Col. Ford had roceiv ed information from Matamoras, that Gen. Ampudia with three thousand Mexicans, was marching on Browns ville. Col. Ford ordered all the navy guns and ordinance stores at Brazos island to be shipped. A scone of difficulties was an ticipated. The Mohawk arrived oft’ Pass Casello on the 29th, The Coatzacoalcos sailed with eight hundred troops. The Empire City and the Star of tho West were lying at the Pass. MARKETS. Modilk, April 2.—Sales of cotton to day 2,200 bales ; middlings at 121 cents Sale* three days 4,900 bales. Receipts three days 3,500 bales. Montgomery, April 1.—John Boston, Esq., has been re-appointed Collector of the Port of Savannah. Another Colciibiad.—The Central Railroad train yesterday brought an other “hull-dog” for Gov. Brown. This we believe, makes the sixth received within a week.—Sav. News. CIRCULAR. I TffE Undersigned! appointed by )ii» # Excellency tho Governor, Brigadier General of Volunteers provided for in the Act to provide for the public defenoe, ap proved 18th December, 1860, calls for Volun- eers from tlie counties herein named, to wit: Banks, Campbell, Curroll, Cass, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Cobb, Coweta, Dado, Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth, Franklin, Fulton, Gilmer, Gordon, Gwin nett, Hart, Habersham, Haralson, Heard, Jackson, Lumpkin, Milton, Murray, Pauld ing, Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Towns, Union, Walker, Walton, Whitfield and White. 2. Volunteers will be reeoived by Com panies, to the number of twenty companies of Infantry, four companies of Artilllery, (to be organized and and drilled ns Infantry; unless otherwise equipped) live companies of “ Iflomcn, and four companies of Cavalry. By order No. 2 from the Adjutant’s Gene ral's Office, Executive Department, “this or- canuation contemplates eighty rank and file or Companies of Infantry and Riflemen: sixty rank and file for companies of Caval ry, and sixty-five rank and file for companies ot Artillery; and it is desirable that the ac tual strength of companies shall approach the organization as nearly as possible. 2. Where there is not a volunteer compa ny in a county, who tender thair services, and a company is specially organized to meet the call of State, the election of com missioned officers must be held in tho pres enco of a Judge cf the Iuferior Court or Justice of the Peace and one freeholder The return of elections, certified, will be made immediately to the office of the Ad jutant General, at Miilodgeville. Upon receipts of their [commissions, Cap tains of Companies will report forthwith by letter, to the Head Quarters of the Brigade at Marietta. # » 4. When a sufficient number of Companies shall have responded to this call, the elec tion of Field Officers by the commissioned officers of companies in each arm of service will be ordered. 5. Major F. W. CAPERS, has been appoint ed Brigado Adjutant and Inspector Genorul WM. PHILLIPS, Brig. Gen., apr2-twAwlt 4th Brigade Ga. Volunteers. A PLACE WORTH VISITING. VEAL”& CO’S SPLENDID JEWELRY Conservative Reaction in the North. —The New York Tribune gives the fol lowing particulars of the conservative re-action in the North: “But our town elections have just been held in 38 of our 60 counties, and the aggregate result is 529 Republican survivors to 215 of all sorts—a larger portion of Republicans than were ever aefore chosen. Yet, in the face of this unmistakable demonstration, and of the kindred response of New Hampshire which has just elected a Republican Governor, Legislature, and full dclega tion to Congress by a round 4,000 ma jority—more than tho avorago Republi can tnqjority at all her State elections since the Republican party was organ iz- ed there—Mr. John Cochrane, tho cast off’servant of a cast-off'aud utterly used up party, asssumes toro-assure Virginia in the name and behalf of the State of New York! Could imposture ho more impudent ?” mercc of alone. onsideration of the enttre matter, he will probably adont the fitter policy.—.Sp j.maA ltf u leston. t |) — gygr-A correspondent of the Chronole A Sentinel, recommend* Judge Linton Stephens for the next Oovei nor of Ueur | pm NOTICE. T HE Annual Meeting of Rome Mutual Insurance Company will be held «n the FIRST MONDAY in MAY, at the Bail road Depot at 10 o’clock, A. M. C. II. STILLWELL, »pr4twAw4w Sec’y. J. B. MURPHY, RESID’NT^^^DENTIS' ROME, GA. T HE undersigned, grateful to the citizens of Floyd and the adjacent counties, fur a liberal patronage daring the last four years would aunonneo that ho is still prepared to perform all operations, citlior for preserving the natural, »r inserting artificial teeth in the most approved manner. He solicits special attention to a now mode of inserting artificial teeth, regarded by many of the host dentists, North and South, superior to all other plans now in uso. Thoso who have us«d this style of work for four years, say that it is more pleasant to wear, and easier to the mouth, easier kept clean, ani sweeter than other materal, being freo from joints and crevicBs for the retention of food He is now prepared to put np tho above styl< of work, from one-hall to one-third less than gold platos, aud can cofidently recommend it to his patrons. 1 J. B. MURPHY Office ovor H. A. Smith’s Book Store. opr5wly LOOK HERE! Tobacco Chewers! T HOSE who Wish to quit tho use of To bacco, can easily do so by using an An tidoto thut I have, which soon destroys a' desire for it. I will send it, postage trie, I any one for $2 00. It is entirely harmless, aud iu any case of failure, I will refund th money jan22tw»wlm Address p. J SEWELL, Villanow, Walker co., Ga. IN ROME. GA. Where is displayed, in fine taste a splendid . Stock of Jewelry and Silver Ware. A. BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF GOLD AND SILVER wMbTommn, Clocks of every variety, From $1 to $100. Fine China and Glass Ware. usical Jnatntmenia, CUTLERY, Walking Canes, Toys, Fish Tackle, Fancy Articles, AND HOUSEHOLD WARES. SPECTACLES OF GOLD, SILVEB AND STEEL, Mado to order, and fitted to every condition of sight, in tho most skillful manner. TIIE WORK DEPARTMENT IS COMPLETE. Watches, Clocks, Jewelry Bl’HCTAULES, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Ac., REPAIRED by Artists of the first Ability’. WALKING CANES RAUF TO ORD1U. HAIR JEWELRY mado to ordsr and mounted with gold iu tho most fashionabl* style. E ’ 1 ’ANY. > fl, 1801. J LOST. A NOTE on Barrett A Todd, payable to mvself. for originally one hundred and fi.ly dollars, dated Juno 20tli, I860, with di T *Al*o*a not* on R. W. B. Merritt, foV four hundred dollars, payable to myself, endors ed by E. M. Johnson, fisted in May or June IfifiO, dli* sixty days after daff, with some "parties will not trade lbr either of the above notes, as they have'been pstdI me. m»r53twJtw2w , JQfcHUA KING. Forwarding office South Carolina Railroad Company, Charleston, March 1 ft, NOTICE TO MERCHANTS. T HE South Carolina Railroad Company having determined to discontinue this Department of their service, tho undersigned, who has been the lato Forwarding Agent of the Company for the last four years, has as sociated with him, tho Chief Clerk in the Department, and under the name of Gantt A Stonky, will continue to receive and forward such nrticles as may ba consigned to his care. He trusts, by strict personal attention, to - tain a very liberal share of the business of tlfe Department. Parties are reminded that all goods reach ing this point from points beyond the Con federate States of America, must be entered at the Custom House; and that duties are payable on suoh as were not purchased on or before the 28th of February last, and la den on ship board on or before the Iblh of March inst., save such as are on the Free Lists. It is, therefore, necessary that remittances be mado to pay the duties, where duties are payable, and, in all cases, to cover the expense of Custom Bouse entry, whether the ooodt arc free or not. Prompt compliance will prevent delay and expenso, as all articles not entored and permitted will bo stored by the Custom House officers. The South Carolina Railroad Company will advance, ns heretofore, th* charges of Freight, Drayagc and Wharfage; but not the expenses connected with the Custom House Rates of charging for forwarding will bo very moderate, and may be bad on applica tion to Gantt A Stoney.to whom all bfisinois communications should b« addressed, i The undersigned refers to the otfieers of 4hw Charleston Railroad Company, to the Hon. Chas. J. Jenkins, of Augusta, Ga.; to the customers of the Forwarding Depart ment, and to *11 Merchant* of standing in the city of Charleston, end respectfully so- 1 iei,saT 1 b.rMsb*r. T Of M Patron^ NTTi i Late Forwarding Agent S. C. It. R. U>ar30tw3w LOAN FOR THE DEFENCE OF THE Confederate States. T HE undersigned h»ve been requested by the Secretary of the Treasury of the Confederate States of North America, as Com missioners for the Stato of Georgia, to bring forward in said State, five millions of th* loan of fifteen millions of dollars, recently authorized by Act of Congress. For the pur pose of affording an opportunity to all who may be willing te take a part of this loan, we propose to nave books opened on the I7lh day of April next, at the following points, aud at such other places as we may hereafter designate, viz: Savannah, Augusta, Macon, Columbus, Atlanta, Milledgeville, Athens and Rome. Special notice of the place where the Books will be opened, and of thejpersens appointed fur this purpose, at each of these points, will bo in due time given. Below we submit a statement from the Secretary, which in con nection with the Act, is plainly explanatory of th* nature and oharactor of the loan— And wc express the confident hope, that ear fellow citizens will approve of this direct ap peal to the people, rather than to foreign capitalists, for the means of carrying on our $ new Government; and that all possessed of the means will feel it their duty to avail themselves of an opportunity which enables them te make an entirely safe and profitable investment, and at the same time, contribute aid to the cause of patriotism and their country. EBEN’R STARNES, j JOS. MILLIGAN, } Corn’rs WM. B. JOHNSTON,) Augusta, March 22, 1861. Loan for the Defence of the Confede rate States. FIVE MILLIONS of this most advanta- gcous investment will be offered to the pub lic on tho 17th of April ensuing, and every citizen throughout tho Confederate State* will hauo the opportunity ol taking a share of the benefit, and at the samo time of sus taining the cauec of his country. Bonds with coupons will bo issued in sums from $1400 to $00, and where it is preferred, stock certificates in the usual form may be had. The interest is at EIGHT FER CENT, per annum, paj-ablo every six months at all our principal cities. The debt has tho very unusual and impor tant socurity of a duty of one-eight of a cent per pound, or about 02 cents per halo, on all cotton exported. This duty, under all circumstances, of peace or war, "secures the punctual payment ot tho interest, and fur nishes a sinking fund for tho redemption of tho principal. The coupons, when due, are receivable inpayment of tbe duty on cotton, and are thus made available us coin, every where in our country. In order to enable all portions of our people to take a part of this valuable investment, and to exhibit their common interest in raising funds for the common defence, books of subscription will be opened at the cities and principal in terior towns; five per cent, must be paid in cash at the time of subscription, and the re mainder oil or before the 1st of May—inter est to ruu from the date of such payment.— Persons desiring to Becure their subscriptions may pay in cash the whole amount, and lake a receipt for the delivery of bonds or stork. To equalize the rat* of subscription at ul! oints, and to enable all persons convenient- y to subscribe, current bank notes ot the place will be received at their market value in coin. In case of an over subscription, preference will be given first to those who pay down their whole subscription; next to subscriber* of $i0; next to subscribers of $100. C. G. MEMMINGER, Secretary of I lie Treasury. Montgomery; Ala., March 16. 1861. For more complete information to all con cerned, a copy of tho Act of Congress is sub joined : AN ACT to raise money for tho support of the Government, and to provide for the Defence of the Confederate States ef America. Skc. 1. The Confederate States of America do onact, That the President of the Confed erate States be, and lie is hereby authorized at any time within twelve months after tho passage of this Act, to borrow, on tho credit of the Confederate States, o sum not exceed ing fifteen millions of dollars, or so much thereof ns, in his opinion, the exigencies of the public may require, to be applied to the payment of appropriations made by lnw for the support ot the Government and for the defences of the Confederate Slates. 2. The Secretary of the Treasury is here by authorized, l>j- the consent of ihe Presi dent of tile Confederate States, to cause to. be prepared certificates of stocks or bond* in such sums as liereiiaftcr mentioned, for tho amount to bo borrowed as aforesaid, to be signed by the Register of the Treasury- ami scaled with the seal of the Treasury;: and the said certificates of stocks or bonds- shall be made payable at the expiration of, ton years from the first day of September- next; and the interest thereon shall 1m paid' semi-annually, nt the rule of eight percent, per annum, at tbe Treasury and nt such other places as ie Secretary of the Treasu- mav designate. And to the bonds which shall be issued as aforesaid, shall be attach ed coupons may be signed by officers ap pointed for Ihe'purpose by the Secretary ot of the Treasury. And the faith of the Con federate States is hereby pledgsd.for the du* payment of the principal and interest of the-’ said stocks and bonds. 3. At the expiration of five yoars from the first day of September next, th* Confederate States may pay up any portion of the bond* or stocks, upon giving three months previous public notice, at tho sent of Government, of the particular stocks or bonds to he paid, and the time and place of payment; and from and after the time so appointed, no further interest shall be paid on said stocks or bonds. 4. The certificates of the stocks and bond* shall be issued in such form and for such, amounts as may bo dotormined by the Secre tary of tho Treasury, aud may bo assigned or delivered under such regulations ns be may establish. But nene of them shall b* for a less sum than fifty dollars; and he shall- report to Congress at its noxt session, a state ment in detail of his proceedings, and th* rate at which the loons may have been made and all the exponsos attending tbe same. 5. From and after the first day of August, there shall he levied, collectted and paid, a duty of one eight of one cent per pound on all cotton in the raw stato, exported from tho Confederate 8tatos, which duty if hereby specially pledged to tho due payment of in terest and principal, of the loan provided for iu this act, and tho Secretary of tl.e Troaaurv is hereby authorised and required 3 Ying fund to carry into ef- i JV* to establish a sink root the provisions ol this section: Provided, however. That tlio interest of coupons, issued under tho second section of this act, when due shall be receivable in payment #f export duty on oetten. Provided also, That when the dobt and interest thereon, horcin authorized to be contrated, shall be extinguished, or in sinking tlio fund provided for that purpose shall he adoquato to \ that *end, the said export duty shall ocaee and determine. marSOwtu SHIRTS! SHIRTS! Only $5 00 a dozen. M ADE by th* Ladies' Benevolent Society for the’benefit of th* poor, and sold at LENS than cost. For Fale nt Fort A Hargrove’s, A. G- Fitncr’s. and ttoott A Harkin'’