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{'ft'. fl. fit H further hrdaiaed. That trio (V><;rf. and cfficers tirereof of iH* United S'ates, w tihin the State Os Wt^Ofbe hil they arc kririv uti thorirej lo continue in idischarge of the iiuri.n of ttieir respective offices until otherwise pro role. I bv this Convention or the Convention of ihe br ooding States. Srr. 4. He it further ordained by the authority aforesaid, That until otherwise ordered, the State of Georgia will in good faith observe and keep all treaties anl contract obligations made and en tered into by tlie trenertl Government while Geor ge was a member thereof, as far a* the same are applicable to or require duties of the Slate of Georgia. (Referred^ i the varion-< committees ( Mr. Hill explained that the object of bis iesolu tiona was to dimir.Uh as much as jtossil.le the labors of the Convention. The Congress which is to re-establish the same relations between the Seceding States of the South, and the Confederacy which had heretofore existed between them and the late United States, would meet in Montgom ery in a fewa days. ll*- thought therefore, that the best plan would Re to leave as much of the work of establishing and organizing the new government to the Congress of the Confeder acy as possible. He gave other reasons in sup pert of his resolutions, and remarked that he was at a loss which committee to refer them to, as thev pertained to matters which came properly under the consideration of at least three of the Committees of ti e Convention. Mr. T. R R. C vhb suggested that the matter gertnain to Mr. Hill's resolution was already before the Committee on the Constitution and the Laws. t.Uher committees acting on the same matters would be embarrassing. He would, therefore, recommend that the matters embraced in Mr. Hill’s resolutions be distributed among the several committees having charge of the subjects to which it* propositions pertained, which motion was finally adopted. Judge Henning, from the committee on the Slaveholding States, introduced the following Ordinance anti resolution : The Committee on the relations of the Slave holding States of North America have had the subject of the inter-Stare Slave Trade under con siderution, and they instruct nte to report the following ordinance to recommend it* adoption bv the Convention: ■AN ORDINANCE IS RELATION ro THE INTER r*Tt Sl.iV) TRACK. Be it Ordained bv the Bea fife of iieurqia i*i i ‘ml- Veution *.<•> i/i ldea, •Hid it is fin', it >/ ordained hi/ til authority of the *ame, That all the laws relating to the luter State Slave Trade which were in force before the Ordinance of Secession, shall be deem ed and held to he still in fotee. (Read and Laid on the table.) Judge Bennirg, from the same Committee, also tnade the following report: The Committee on ths SliveboUf eg St-o: of North America have had under conddeiation the subject Commissioners to the Slave holding States, at.d instruct me to yoftorr the foi lowing resolution and tecum mend ns adoption by the convention : Jit solved, Tlet this Convention appoint a Com missioner from the State of Georgia, to each of tbe States of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Ten nessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas, to present to the Legislatures or Con ventions, or in theerent neither shall be in session, to the Governors of those States, the Ordinance’ of Secession of Georgi t.Jaitd to invite their co-op-r ----ation with her mid other seceding States in the formation of a Southern Confederacy. Pending the consideration of the above Ordin ance, the special order of the day, the Ordinance to continue in force the laws of the late United States for the suppression ol the African Slave Tnide, was called up. Mr. Bartow, of Chatham, moved to consider the resolutions and ordinances that had already been offered. The President announced that the special order of the day bad precedence. Mr. T. R. 11. Cobb moved that the Convention no * into secret sofsioD, which btin” rise doors were closed. I.V SECRET SESSION. The doors were closed at 12 o'clock, and all P*ron3 hot members o! the Convention excluded from the floor and galleries. The special or.ter of the being the Ordin ance to cmuiuue of fori-e the I’nite.t Seal.--! ■- - to suppress the African .Slare Trade, was taken up and dk'Wfcd. On morion of Mr. T. 11. K. Cobh, the following -tnieinlineuts to the original ordinance adopted and the ordinanoe as thus amended, pass ed unanimously. Afier the action of the conven tion the injunction of secrecy was removed. The following are the amendments to the ordinance which 1 sent you yesterday. Amendment to tbc Uidisaxcr to Convince in Force the Laws or the 1 siteii States in ref > HENCE TO THE AFRICAN SLATE TRADE. Amend the first section bv adding to the excep tion—“and aLo so much of the act of the 15th May, 1 820, a declares the offences therein speci fied to be Piracy, and in lien of the penalty of death therein B|tecified, there shall be substituted imprisonment in the Penitentiary for :t term ol year*, not less than five nor exceding twenty, in the discretion of the Court. Amended by adding to the first section also the following words— Provided further , the slaves so introduced from the claveholding States of North America shall not have been imported from be yond sea into such State, since the 20th day ol December 1860. The following Ordinance wa offered by Mr. T. R. R. < obb, from the committee on the f’orstitu tion of this State and the Constitution and laws ol the United States: AN ORDINANCE, To resume jurisdiction over tho-e places within the limits of Georgia over which jurisdiction ha? been heretofore ceded to the late United State? of America, and to provide for coro|ienafiori to the said 1 niied Slates tor the improvement* erect ed thereon. Ihe fieufi/e o/ Geary, a iii t ’nHv*iitiuH fjtneiulded, do hereby deviate and ordain. That the cession? heretofore made by the litocral Assembly of thi* State, granting jurisdiction to the In,-’ United States of America over specified portions of the Territory within the present limits Os the State of Georgia, be atnl the same are hereby revoked and withdrawn, and the full jui ‘diction and sov ereignty over the same are hereby resumed by the sail! State. Be it further ardaineil, That the buildings, ma chinery, fortifications or other imptoTemcnt? erected on the laud so heretolore ceded to the ! 1 oiled States, or other property found therein, shall be held by this State, subject to be Re-count ed for in may future adjustment of the claims Ire tween this Slate and the said United Suites. Mr. Styles, ol Ware, offered the billowing— Jit soli tit. That the State Treasurer be instructed to niaae advance of mileage and fur diem pay 10! delegates of the amount due. Passed.) Mr. E. F. Starr offetcJ tlie following icsolution, which he afterwards withdrew— Resolved, That wheu UiU Convention adjourn on Thursday, the 2t'-h inet, it will adjourn to meet in Savannah on Saturday, the 26th iiist. at 11 o’clock, A. M ; and further, that mileage only he paid to and from Milledgeville. Mr. Johnson of Calhoun, ollemd the following— Resolved, That twenty-five thousand copies of the Ordinance of secession be printed for the use of the Convention, together with the delegate’s names and the county they represent, in their order, as apfieus on the parchment. Also the names of those delegates, and the counties they represent, who reinsert to sign the Ordinance.— l'he resolution wis lost. The Convention adjourned to meet to-moi cow at l*t o’clock. liutuli May. Xn.LUx.cviLLK, Ga., Jan. 24, IS6I. Ih? r onvenf.on met at 10 o'clock, and was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Flynn, ol the Presbyterian Church of this city. The Journal of jest, read and uppior ed. Mr. Cochran of Wilkinson, moved to take up resolution* introduced by himself several day* *“0, but which had lain over on account of his illness. They are as follow*: The aggressions of the people of the Northern States of the Republic of the United States of America, upon the constitutional right* of the Siate of Georgia, baring been deemed by the people of Georgia sufficient cause to impel her, in the maintainance of her rights and honor, to with draw her connection with the Federal Union, and to resume her sovereignty and independence, jus tiee to herself requires that she should demand her proportional part of the public property ; ami intending to peercrre iintarnilied her honor in | the discharge of every moral obligation, and in I g >od faith to the creditors of the General Govern - ment, contracted with while Georgia was a ,„c, n - j >er thereof, urge her to a guarantee of the pav nients ofher pro r*U part ol public debts of tlie j 1 mted eaWiog ,t the time of the act of seers Mon of this Sute from the Union Be it there/..re ,v.v,That Georgia will de TUH.id and enforce her right t„ her proportion of public property held by the Genc.l Government at the tune of the dissoliit’on l the partnership. Jtetclwedfurtler* That Georgia will assume and guarantee the p.yment of her pro rata part of the public debt of the United States existing at the time of her secession from the Union. ftifiyirH.l fur! her, Thai the foregoing reaolu-! tloei be rwnmefttcaied to the (knermr, with re- j quest that he lay them before the legislature npnu ji< re-a'isembliiijf, w itb the recoramendHlion of this t'onwiiiitni ih.it the legi-la'ure take -itch action may be necessary to cany the Same into rtf’ect. Rrxolrtdfurihir That this Convention of the j people of Georgia, respectfully cull the attention > ol our sister breeding Stales lo this subject, and . their co-operation in the policy, and that the Governor of Georgia, be requested to communicate the same to the respective Governors thereof. Mr. Robinson, of Macon, suggested, as an amendment, that Georgia would assume her pro lan tioiial part of the public debt, whenever the General Government shall first have divided the put die properly with her, and not before. The resolutions, as amended, were on motion referred lo the Committee on Foreign Relations. On motion of Mr. Hill, of Troup, Mr. Cochran was added to the committee so iar as concerned these resolutions. Leave of absence was grant* and to Messrs. Boze man, of Pulaski, and Wynn, of Gwinnett. Mr. Audersoo, from the committee on Com merce and Postal Arrangments, reported the fol lowing ordinance, w hich was read and 300 copica ordered to be printed : AN ORDINANCE, To make provisional postal arrangements in Geor gia : \\ berets, it is desirable that there should be no disturbance in the present postal arrangements in this and other States— rittTef-re jbe it ordu ntd, and it is hereby or dained and declared by the people of Georgia, ill Gau rentiou assembled, That the existing postal contracts and arrangements shall be continued, and the persons charged with the duties thereof .hall continue to discharge said duties until a postal treaty shall be concluded, or until otherwise di rected. He it further ordained by the authority aforesaid, That in case the Government of the United States, or its otlicers or agents, shall fail to execute said contracts, or carry on said ariaiigements, it shall be the duty of the Governor of this State to make ill contracts and appoint all officers which may : be necessary to keep up sufficient mail facilities to ; meet the wants of tlie people of Georgia until !’ otherwise ordered by the proper authorities. Mr. llenning, from the Committee on the Rela tions of the shareholding States, reported the f resolutions sent you yesterday, which were read the second lime and adopted. . * Mr. Beitning, from the same Committee, report led the ordinance sent you yesterday, which was i read the second lime and adopted. Mr. Alexander, of Upson, offered the following I resolution : j Jits,deed. That a committee office be appoint ed by the President of this Convention to examine j me Great rieal of the Stale ol Georgia, and report . ..bethel any and what changes in the same hare * occu rendered necessary by the withdrawal of this I uaieitom the kite Federal Union. ■ The ch.br ruled the res.Jmioii out of order, as . lie object it contemplated w..s not gertnain lo the ’ object’ tor which the Convention was called. Mr. Toombs appealed lrom the decision of the I Chair. ! Messrs. Toombs and Hill, of Troup, insisted that the Convention was unlimited in its powers and could do everything that the people them- I selves could do, were they here assembled tn \ ft HMSt. Messrs. Stephens of Taliaferro, and Stephens, of Hancock, Poe and Reese of Mo gan, replied. Mr. Toombs rejoined with y real force. | Ihe Chair said, after a mor • careful examination ( of the resolution, he found i„ to be merelv one of i i.n/Miry into the matter. Therefore, it revoked its decision, entertained the resolution and appointed tin* following gentlemen on said committee : Messrs. Alexander, ot 1 pson, Logan, Glover, Glenn, of Oglethorpe, I’hinizy, of Richmond. Mr. Bartow moved that the Convention go into ‘eeret session in order to hear the report of the Committee on Military Affairs, which motion pre vailed: and at 11£ o’clock tlie galleries were eleard and the doors closed. Alter a short secret session tlie doors were opened and the Convention proceeded to alect Delegates to represent the Mate of Georgia in the ( ongres- to le held at Montgomery, Ala., on the 4vh February next. Oo motion of Mr. Unroll. Hon. Robert Toombs VV** eleete.i for lit-- State at Itrgc Ojr aecUrne tion. Tin l Conwnlion tlipn proceeded to ballot for another delegate for the State at large, with tlie loliowing result: Ist Ballot—Cobb 96; Johnson 70 ; Iverson 42 ; 11. R. Jackson 8 ; Jeukins 53 ; NUbet 1 ; Styles 1 ; Hill 1 ; Dr. Miller 2 ; Crawford 1; and blank 1. 2d Ballot—Jackson withdrawn. Cobb 121 ; Johnson 10O; Iverson 80; Jenkins 23 ; Kennan 1 ; Hill 1 ; Warner 1 ; and Blank J, 3d Ballot —Iverson and Jenkins withdrawn.— Whole number of votes 278 —necessary to a choice 140. Os these Mr. Cobb received 145; Johnson 127 ; Iverson 2 ; and blank 4. The (’hair announced Mr. Cobb duly elected. On motion of Mr. Htylcs, of Ware, Hon. F. S. Bartow was elected for the First District by ac clamation. On motion of Mr.——, Hon. Marlin J. Craw- Cord was elected for the second district by accla mation. On motion of Mr. Poe, Hon. E. A. Xisbet was elected iiuaniiMoasly for tlie Third District by ac clamation. On motion the Convention proceeded to ballot I for a member for the Fonrtli Distiict, with the I following result: B. 11. Hill 183; 11. C. Yancey 46; \V. Daniel 10 ; Hiram Warner 1 ; Sims 1, and blank 1. On motion, Mr. IlQl’s election was made unan imous. The name of Judge Wright was proposed for the Fifth District. Mr. Fonche opposed him, and nominated Dr. Miller. Mr. Shiopshire defended Judge Wright and defined his position. The ballot resulted at follows: Wright 140; Dr. Mil ler loo; Riley, of Lumpkin, 1 ; and blank 1. The Chair pronounced Judge Wright duly elect ed. Hon. 11. P. Bell moved that non. Thos. It. R. ('obb be elected for the Sixth Distiict by acclama tion. Carried nuonluionsiy. On motion of Mr. Reese, of Morgan, lion. A. 11. Kennan was elected by acclamation for the Seventh District. Mr. Toombs raid that with great pleasure he announced that the delegates Irom the Eigth Dis trict had agreed upon lion. Alexander If. Ste phens, and be therefore moved that he be elected by acclamation, which was carried unanimously. AN ORDINANCE, To define and declare what shall be Treason, and Misprision ot Treason in the State of Georgia, and also certain felonies Tht /—wit ../ Gotryint, in U attrition asttmU and, do ’ Utrthy decLert .mdortl+in, That it any person or per I sou owing allegiance to the State of Georgia, shall levy war against said State or shall adhere to her eue t inies, giving them aid and comfort within the said State or elsewhere, or shall in the name of the late I nue<l Stales of America, or any other foreign power, -i/e, and hold possession, against the declared will j ol said State, ot anv Fort, Arsenal, Mint orotber build ! mg within the Terrilonai limits ol said State, aud shall Ibe thereof convicted, on Confession in open Court, or lon the testimony ol two witnesses to the same overt uc> ol the Treason whereof he or they shall stand in dicted, such person or persons shall be adjudged guilty 4 Trenton against tbe State of Georgia, and shall suiter death. A jienwn having knowledge of the commission of j any ot the treasonable acts aforesaid, and conceals, or tails to disclose the same, as soon as may be, to the j Governor ot said State, or someone of the Judges | thereof, shall be guilty ot XI i.-prision of Treason, aud on convict too, shai. be punished by impriaonmeut and tabor in tbe Penitentiary, not less than tire nor longer than leu years. Any citizen of the Slate of Georgia, wherever resi dent, who shall without the permission of said State, directly or indirec'ly commence or carry on anv verbal •r wulten coriespondence or intercourse wrjth any for eign Government, or any officer or agent thereof, with ■utent t>. iiititiencc tbe measures or conduct ol such Government adversely to the existence or interests of said Stale iu relation to any disputes or controversies with said State, or to defeat the measures of the Gov ernment of said Slate ; or if any such person not duly antborized, shall counsel, advise, aid or assist in any tmeh cmreapondeece, such citizen of Georgia rball be guilty el a felony, mod ~u conviction, shall be puuisl*. eil by impriso uoent in the I'cniientiary not less than one tor more than three year a, and by a line wot ex ceeding live thousand dollars. A die patch to the Charleston Courier, dated Jan. 14tli, says: One TroJwelJ, of New York, intends to tile affidavits, charging treason against Messrs. T'simbs, Iverson, Wight!), Slidell and nhers. He bus been l>elore the Judgi-s of the District Court to sec if he could not get a pioce-s issued. Judge Tanev, of the Supreme Court, retest'd Lis application after llifee days’ advisement. I.oia XTostkx died a few days ago in the city of New- York. She was born about the year 1820, appeared in Paris in lsdo, and soon after went upon the stage as a d.i.ueu*r. In 1547 she went to Munich, where her relations with the old King of Havana, gave her notoriety. She was created Countess of Landslelt, with a pension of 20,000 florins, and was afterwards driven from Havana in a popular outbreak, since which she hs lived mostly in this country. Some months ago an attack of paralysis brought her to her death-bed, and it is said aLe died a sincere peni tent. I4*v AuiyUp u AfM’JtAi* | Wr ate indebted w 11. CkieUnd, one ot the Governor’s Aids, for a statement of the facts relating to the capitulation of the Aisenal near Ibis city, from which we compile the loliowing. - As we have given some ol the lacs before to our readers, we will state that Ida Excellency Gov. J. K. Brown, having arrived in this city on the 22d inst., and ordered the city trojps to appear j at their drill rooms under arms, w ithout, in fact or intention, manifesting any hostility to the I . , States Government, was but simply carrying out the ptuiu dictates of his duty to the independent j republic of Georgia. Ou the morning ot the 23d, 11. R. Jackson and two other members of the Executive Staff proceeded to the Arsenal, bearing the loliowing demand: [copy.] Arons?*, Ga., Jan. 23, 1861. Capt. Arnold Elzkt: I \ S. A. Gant maud itiy A uytista Arsenal: Sir :—-l am instructed by His Excellency, Gov. Brown, to say to you that Georgia having seceded from the United States of America, aud resumed exclusive sovereignty over her Soil, it lias become iny duty to require you to withdraw the troops under vour command at the earliest practicable moment, from the limits ol the State. He proposes lo take possession of rhe Arsenal, and to receipt lor all public properly under your charge, whicT will hereafter be accounted lor, on adjustment between ihe Stale ol Georgia and the United Slates ol America. lie begs to refer you U> the fact that the reten tion of foreign troops upon the soil of Georgia, alter remonstrance, is, under the laws of nations, an act hostility ; and he claims that the State is not only at peace, but is anxious to cultivate the most amicable relations with the United States Government. I anr further instructed to say that an answer will be expected to-morrow morning at nine -o’clock. I am, sir, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Henry 11. Jackson, Aid de Gamp, etc. The result of several conferences was a refusal to give up the Arseual and Stores. The companies ol the Augusta Volunteer Bat talion, companies A and B Minute Men, and the the Militia were ordered lo assemble in front of the Gity 11-l ! , a :r o’clock a. ni. oil the 23rd, but after consult iiion the Governor deemed it unad visable to make an attack on the day the demand was made, but dismissed them until 9 o’clock yesterday mo*niug, and just as the orders were given to mvel., the following message was .re ceived from Capt. Elzey : [COPY.] Utxk Qi'.irters, August* Ar'enai, ) Georgia, Jan. a-l, ls.ot. ) 6ir :--l have the honor lo iufoim you.that I *ni directed bv <‘api. 1.1/.ey, commanding .thispost, to s&v, .i* rejlv to the demand til the (.interi or of the State ol Geotgi.t, made through you yesterday, requiring him to withdraw his command beyond the limits of the Stale: he begs to request an interview with bis Excellency, the Governor, tor the purpose of negotiating honorable terms of surrender at as cully an hour this morning a prac ticable. I have tlio honor to be, very re pectfully, Your obedient servant, J. G. Jones, Lieut. 2d Artillery, Adjutant. To Col. 11. R. Jackson, Aid-de-Camp. At ten o’clock, his Excellency, accompanied by the following Aids de-Gainp: Col. Henry R. Jack soil, of Savannah, Col. Win. Philips, of Cobb, M. G. Fulton, of Columbia, C. V. Walker and Henry Cleveland, of Augusta, rode up to the Aisenal, and were politely received by Ihe Captain aud his officers. Alter a preliminary conversation, the following agreement, in substance, was signed in duplicate by the Governor and Capt. Elzey : TERMS OK RETIREMENT. First, The United Etate* flag to be saluted and lowered by the company late in occupation. Second, The Cjinptny to march out with mili tary honors. Third, A receipt to be given for the public prop erty, with a view to its being accounted for here after on adjustment between the State of Georgiu ani the I uited States cf America. Fouitli, Tire company to retain its arms and company property, to‘be allowed ,carters, and the me of Hie ordinary transportation wagon until their withdrawal from this State, and their unobstructed egress by the way of Savannah to the sea. Oo the part of Georgia the only object was secured by the possession of a fine battery of two twelve pound howitzers, and two canuou, and some twenty-two thousand muskets and ritlee, many of them of the best kind. There arc also large stores of powder, cannon balls, graja*, etc. After the arrangements were completed, Col. Wnr. Henry Walker, late ol the United States Army, crossed the room and taking the hand ot Captain Elzey, stated that, as an old brother in arms, and lately an officer in the same army, he fell it his duty to stAte that the honor of the officer be held by the band was, in no way, compromised ; but that he had done all which any government could require, or a true nfan perform. A silent embrace was all the reply Capt. Elzey could make, and the embrace ol two such men tilled with tears the eyes of ail who saw it. Col. Walker was at West Point with Capt. Elzey, and the endorse ment given by one who has been three times shot down under the Stars and Stripes, is not un worthy of him who received it. Alter this the Stars aud Stripes were lowered at the close of the salute of thirty-three guns. The Captain generously furnished those present with refreshments, and Col. Jackson, tor the wecoud time in me same old loom, proposed the toast: “ The Flag of the Stars and Stripes—may it never be disgraced while it floats over a true Southern Patriot.” His Excellency then toasted (’apt. Elzey, in which he paid a deserved compliment to that officer. The Governor gave the sentiment, but drank no wine. Gapt. Clark, of the Oglethorpe Infantry, and Adjutant J. V. 11. Allen hoisted the Georgia col ors. The |>ost is commanded by Capt. Clark, and another detachment ol ten men will be sent up Ibis alternoon from bis command. We learn that Messrs. Alfred Buker and L. C. Warren sent bountiful supplies of provisions to the detachment in charge, besides which Commis sary Gatlin is at his po t—of itself a guarantee that the gallant guardians of our safety will be supplied with all necessary creature comforts. The Governor left for Milledgeville at two o’clock. About half past four the representative flag of Georgia was raised and saluted as follows : Far the sovereignty of (jutorgia, one gun; for the acceded States, five guns ; for the Southern Con federacy, in prospective, a union sulute of fifteen guns. The flag is pine white, with a large red, five-pointed Star, a detachment from the Ogle thorpe Infantry, occupied the Arsenal last night. Every effort was made by the Governor to pre serve peace between Georgia and the United States.— Jtispatch. Fro.* i/i* Obwrtfr. The Surrender of Hie Vrnvarola >'avy lard to the Government of Florida. On Saturday morning la9t, in compliance with orders from Col. Win. H. Chase, commanding offi , cer at this point, the following companies from Alabama, under the immediate command of Col. Tenant l.omax, of the same State, took up the line of march lor the Warrington Navy Yard, to wit: Montgomery True Blues, Cupt. Andrews. Wetiunpka Light Guards, Capt. Loomis. Tmkegee Light Infantry, Capt. Swanson. Metropolitan Guards, J. W. Whitting 2d Lieut. Commanding. Pensacola Guards, Capt. Ilright. Hlue Rangers, Capt. Perry. Pensacola Artillery, Captain Jordan. The three last companies are of this city. The command rank and file, number uearly five hundred men. The troops arrived at the east end of the War rington Navy Yard, about 11 o’clock, A. M.. and there baited. Col. Lomax, accompanied by Maj. Marks, and Adjutant iiuirows, ol the Alabama Regiment, and Col. R. L. Campbell, Aid-de-Camp to Col. Chase, and Capt. Randolph, late of United States Army, as also Capt. Farrand of the Yard, proceeded immediately to the office of Commodore Armstrong, Commanding, for an interview, which was promptly accepted by the venerable Chief Officer of the l ard, when an event immediately transpired as affecting us it was important. Alter the introduction of the distinguished parties, Col. Lomax read the order from the Governor of Flor ida, by authority of which he demanded immedi ate posse.-sion of the Yard, and. its paraphernalia of every description. Commodore Armstrong responded substantially, for we cannot give the precise language, that be had devoted nearly the whole of his long life to the public service of bis ceunt. y, that he had loved and protected its flag in sunshine and in storm, that his heart was then bleeding over the contemplation of the distracted condition of the American Union ; that lie was a native of Kentucky which had no Navy, and there fore anew not where he should go to make a livelihood in his declining years; that he had no adequate force to make resistance and that if he bad. nniwilhanding if* ft, he would prefer tfctf kWJ his own life lo the de struction of the lives of his own fellow country men. Mis voice Ueiubled with emotion us he closed h*s brief and Heeling r.-marks, by the ate nouncement that he relinquished his auihoiity to the representative of the sovereignty of Flor ida. The order was immediately given by Gapt. Ren shaw. Flag Officer, to haul down the flag of the Union, which was done; and in lieu thereof, is another flagj with thirteen stripes of red and white, and blue field, with a large white star, an nouncing the changed political condition ol our State. Everything was conducted in the most orderly aud respectful manner, attended with a degree ot solemn interest which was manifested upon the countenances of the hundred* ol citizens and sol diers present. Captain Randolph was placed in command of the Yard, and Col. Lomax took possession of Fort Rarancas and quarters, where he remains ststiou ed immediately opposite, and in full view of Fort Fickens, occupied by the United States troops with the old flag ol the Union flying in the breeze upon its frowning walls. The spiked guns, fifteen in number, at Fort Balances, have been replaced, bv drilling, for effective use. We omitted to mention, that the magazine con taining a large amount of ammunition, was taken by a detachment of troops us soon as the com maud arrived at tlie Yard. The most remarkable, and the only disgusting feature of the occasion we are sketching, was the conduct of Lieut. Perryman, commanding the YVvandotte, who kept his war steamer incessantly moving at various points opposite the Yard, and signalizing to the Commander at Fort Pieken9 the movements of our troops. This miserable deb auchee of the United Spates Navy, who has been playing his hand against the South for the past week iu our harbor, we regret to say, is a native of Virginia. Without instructions Irom Wash ington, this weak-minded officer, who, we learn, has not drawn a sober breath for years, ba9 taken an active pari in tha preparation of Fort Pickens for resistance, and spared no pains to excite Lieut. Slimmer to the determination to resist the right ful demands of our State, regardless of consequen ces. VVliat an instance of shameless treachery to home and patriotic instincts! We hope the South ern press will hand him around. Lieut. Slimmer, in command at Fort Pickens is a native of one of the New England States, and has the reputation of being a brave officer. In reply to the commissioner, who waited on him, t know ffhe would surrender the Fort, he said he had instructions from Washington to keep it, and he should not violate them. He will, doubtless, re sist us'long us he can. He must ultimately yield, however, t'o the superiority of numbers. We nave never seen finer looking troops than those composing the companies from Alabama. Well schooled ill military tactics, gallant and devoted to the interests of the South, and aided by the Pensacola troops of like qualifications, terrible will be the assault when made upon the hostile fortification. We cannot close this hasty written article, with out congratulating the commanding officer, Col. (’base, assisted by Col. Lomax, Capt. Randolph and Col. It. L. Campbell, for his successful diplom acy thus far, by w hich the authority of the State has been asserted and extended without bloodshed. We have strong hopes that, by the same happy menus, Lieut. Slimmer will be induced to surren der his position, and prevent the initiation of civil war, when really there is no necessity for it. Letter from Jere Cl* mens. The following letter doubtless expresses the feel ings of many hoDest and patriotic hearts and will moisten the eyes of those, who, like the wt iter, have followed our country’s flag iu times of peril. It is not intended for the public and contains un mistakeable evidence of entire randor : Montgomery, .January 11th, 1861. My Dear George Alabama is no longer a member of the Union. The passage of the Ordi nance of Secession was celebrated to day by the firing of cannon and ringing of bells. To-night bonfires are blaziHg, speeches are being made, music is swelling ou the air, and every conceivable demonstration of joy and enthusiasm is every where being made, (rod knows where all this is lo end. I see very plainly the storms that are gathering, but 1 do not see how we are to pass through them. I resisted the passage of the Ordinance to the last moment in every lorm, aixl then, when no more was to be accomplished, 1 did what 1 had pledged myself to do on every slump, and openly placed myself on the side of the State. The Confedera tion of to-inorrow will contain the proceedings and I will send you a copy. We are out; we have bid adieu to the stars and stripes, and abandoned the high privilege of call ing ourselves American Citizens—l am uot asham ed to confess that I could not restrain my tears when the old banner which I have followed through so many dangers was torn down, and the flag of Alabama was raised iu ips place—l cannot restrain them now when 1 am writing, but tlie deed is done, anew era has dawned, and all that I can promise is that no effort shall be spared on my part to pre vent it from becoming an eta of disgrace. If we are not already involved in war, we soon will be. There is no hope of peace, and he is but little bet ter than a madman who dreams of a long exemp tion from invasion. I shall meet it when it comes as a soldier should, and light through it as long as a hope remains; when every thing is lost, as I fear it may be, unless wiser counsels should prevail than those which have heretofore directed us, I shall drag my body to the nearest battle field, and lay down a life which has lost its value. The chief if not the only comfort i now have, is the inward conviction that in any and all aspects I shall bear myself as becomes a man, and fall at last, it fall I must, with us much of honor as mere cour age and manly bearing cun win. You have much at stake. At such a time cool ness is the highest virtue. I know that it will be a sore trial, but remember that the fate of. your wife and children may depend upon your action. Do nothing to divide the |H}ople of our own Stale. Our only hope is in their union. Tell them so, and urge them as they love their families, as they love their country — us they love God and hope for heaven to come out at once in supporting of the action of the State. There is no other hope for us —no other chance for peace, and that is a poor one. K. M. I'atton, A. C. Beard, R. Jemison and a number of otheis have made speeches here to night. lam uot well and would not speak if I was. Ido not feel like rejoicing, nor do I feel like making any pledges as to what I will do. 1 know that 1 shall do ail that becomes a patriot, and if others have doubt upon the subject they will find out in time. To-morrow I have agreed to assist Judge Pargan in framing an ordinance to protect the claims of Plaintiff’s in the Federal and State Courts. When that and other things of equal importance are dis posed of, 1 shall begin a revision of our military laws. We have work enough before us, and there is no telling when 1 shall get home. Very trulv, Your Friend, JERE CLEMENS. Tlie Dissolution of tlte futon. We have lived to see the accomplishment of the great controlling desire of the greatest part of our life and our joy is full. The centralizing consolidated power of the Fed eral Government is broken down—but there is much yet to be done. It has been well said that •‘the priee of liberty is eternal vigil nice.” We are sorry to say that in ou;- opinion the people of the Mouth owe their enfranchisement from the North more to the refusal of the North to divide ike spoils of power than to the love of liberty which determines to be free. God was ou our side and determined to “make the wrath of man to praise Him.” We hope “tlie remainder of wrath He will restrain.” Already we have, no doubt, visions of glory and power, uml personal aggrandisement rise up to the view of many au ambitious man in the South under the new government, and we are afraid that combinations are already forming to get power. It must be the business of the people to see that tlie new government shall have no honors to give, but the honor of serving the country, and no emoluments but those which are stipulated as tbe reward for specific services rendered. It is important that we should begin right; therefore, the power of the government to get money should be strictly guarded. Pensions particularly should be prohibited now—now is the time to do it when every man is anxious to serve the country as ail evidence of hia patriotism.— Let his patriotism be rewarded now, let him receive its legitimate honors and emoluments now, but let it not bo made in the future the pretext for, and the instrument of robbery. Let the government be so guarded that there should be nowhere the power to rob the people to get the means to purchase power to enslave them. We are not of those who hold that all patriotism belongs exclusively to those who act with ns.— That a man is on the strong side is not invariably tbe best evidence that can be given of the 6X16111’ of his patriotism or the purity of motives. While there may be circumstances which may make it the interest of some men to be iu the minority, yet, as a general thing, it is not only much easier, but much more profitable to be patriotic ou the strong than on the weak side.— Vorntr atom. MACON, GEORGIA: j Wednesday, < Oi i tN IS U.I.ET. There are eorndd ‘table t lea daily, at various prices from Bto 1.; ecu* -principal sales from 94 to lo*. Large qiuuuties are forwarded to the seaboard. 756 bales were sold on Monday. A very tine lot of 11 bales, sold at 11* cts. ‘the stock iu our Ware-Houses has been considerably reduced during the last three weeks. .Foreign accounts are to the 16th inst. The sales in Liverpool, for the two days previous, were 40,i>00 bales. Prices were at an advance of Jof a penuy on all qualities. SUPREME COURT. The Supreme Court commenced its January term in this city Monday. Judges Lyons and Jenkins present. After an unusually long seige of wet, disa. greeable weather, we are now enjoying bright skies and bracing air. £3T* It was supposed that the State Convention would adjourn on yesterday or to-day. MEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The attention of the public, especially country merchants, is invited to the advertisement of the Messrs. Ross. They have one of the largest wnolesale houses in the South. Also, to the advertisement of Messrs. Zelin A Hunt. Plant Corn ! say we. HON. THOMAS HARDEMAN, Jr-, Our immediate Representative, has returned, and was warmly greeted by his numerous friends. His Congressional career, though brief, has been highly satisfactory to bis constituents. tW” So large a portion of our paper is devoted to the proceedings of the Convention, that little space is left for comments r.pon the important measures which have jiassed that body. We shall hereafter take oc casion to refer more fully to its proceedings. HELP ONE ANOTHER. It is acknowledged on all hands that these are liard times. Business of aH.kinds dull, and the future, by no means, promising. Many are out of employment, and those who are not. are doing but a limited business. Many find it impossible to meet promptly their indebtedness, and all are more or less despondent. Never was there n time, perhaps, when mutual aid and forbearance were so much needed as the present. Under these circumstanaes, all should labor to help one another, by laying a portion of their indebtedness. Our planting friends, especially, should not forget the merchant and —Printer! IS IT RIGHT 1 The Legislature of Georgia recently passed an act appropriating $1,000,000 to arm the State. ¥ observe by some of our exchanges, that notwith standing this appropriation, money is raised by sub scription in several of the cities and villages in Geor. gia to equip volunteer corps and furni-h them with thonecessary outfit for active service. Is this right? The larger cities and towns are heavily taxed to keep up a local police. Timy also pay their due proportion of ih State- i- Is it just that they should be required, in adJii.ien ■ ibis, not only to furnish inen but means for the common defence of the whole State ? Our volunteer companies lutve not only given much of their time, but have also Contributed liberally from their purses to keep alive the military spirit. It certainly cannot be expected that they “will go to war at their own expense.” Tliero tiro many of* our fellow-citizens who would gladly contribute to the support of our military coni panios, but who in those stringent times are barely able to meet current expenses upon the most rigid system of economy. We hope the State will promptly act in this matter. PREPARE FOR WAR. In view of tho many and delicate questions which necessarily grow out of our new political relations and position, we believe nothing short Divine in terposition can save the country from civil war, with all its dreaded calamities In the present excited state of the public mind a single spark is only necessary to precipitate a long and bloody revolu tion, at the very contemplation of which tho heart sickens. Our State authorities, duly impressed with the perils which threaten us, are earnestly engaged in putting the Republic in a condition to meet all foes within and without. Should we have no war, commerce and trade will be, for a time, greatly em barrassed and depressed, and business of all kinds —in the absence of confidence—languish. Does it not then behoove the farmor and planter to look well to his fields, and see that they are pre pared for the subsistence of man and boast. The disturbed condition of this country and Europe, will doubtless greatly diminish the consumption of cot ton for the present. The people, however, of both countries will need bread and meat. We hope agriculturists will at once change their system of husbandry. If they do not. cut off as we must be from our northern supplies, to a largo extent, our condition will lx* deplorable indeed. Georgia has declared her independence. Can she be so whilst she imports the very necessaries as well as luxuries of life from her enemies ? Let us prepare for the worst. SOUTHERN CONGRESS. On Thursday, 24th inst., the Convention elected the following gentlemen to represent Georgia in the Congress of the Seceding Staten to be held at Montgomery, Alabama, on the *24th of February next: FOR THK STATE AT I.ARC.E. Hon. Robert Toombs, of Wilkes, Hon. Howell Cobb, of Clark. CONGRKSSIOBAI. DISTRICTS. 1. Francis S. Bartow, of Chatham, ‘2. Martin J. Crawford, of Muscogee, 3. Kugenius A. Nisbet, of Bibb, 4. Benjamin H. Hill, of Troup, 5. Augustus R. Wright, of Floyd, 6. Thomas R. R. Cobb, of Clark, 7. Augustus H. Kenan, of Baldwin, 8. Alexander H. Stephens, of Taliaferro. NAVAL DEPOT- The Thomasrille Enterprise urges that the new Confederacy, when firmed, shall appropriate fifty millions of dollars for naval defences and protec tion, and says that “Brunswick is peculiarly situated for ship-building” with good harbor, &c. We agree with our contemporary that this is an important subject and should command the early attention of our State Convention and Legislature, as well as the prospective Southern Confederacy, should one be formed. A few well-selected coast defenc es will be necessary to protect the commerce of Georgia, and perhaps there is uo point on the Southern Atlantic seaboard so eligible fora Naval Depot as Brunswick. So thought the General Government, we presume, when it purchased Blythe Island, at au exhorbitant price. In this connexion, we would remark, that the new position and relations of Georgia imperatively demand the early completion of the Macon and Brunswick Railroad. This work, always import ant as a commercial highway for the interior, nor assumes the magnitude of a national thoroughfare over which men and munitions may find quick, transit from the valley of the Mississippi to the Atlantic seaboard in time of war, and produce und merchandize in time of peace. We have heretofore opposed the poliey of State aid as advocated by some of our legislators. We think, however, that Georgia should now promptly lend her credit for the consummation of this work. We believe that bonds endorsed by the State, would be readily received in payment for work by contractor*. Let the now be built, | MR STEPHENS, Ofl ttonfay its*!. from the Committee on Foreign j relations ’ following report: ./<va i : dtlrgate!- seut from this State by this Couveutio ~ ■ i.po-nl tJ,jnitrr*s lo aaeetuble at Mont gomery, A .. . i.i, ‘ the 4t)i tlay oi February next, be fully authorut ‘ ..I ‘ fnj iverui upon free conference and con sultation n'. u „.tte?, that may be sent from other se ceding StaK said Congress, to unite with them in terming and putting into immediate operation a temporary, or provisional Government, tor the common safety and de fence of all the States represented in said Congress. Such temporary or provisional Oovemnient not to extend beyond the period of twelve months from the time It goes into operation, arid to be modelled as nearly as practicable od the basis ar.d principles of the late Constitution of the United Slates of America. The powers of tire Delegates so appointed by this Convention in this particular being hereby declared to be full and plenary. Be It lurther Jtruoh'rd, That said Delegates be likewise authorized, upon like conference and consultation with the Delegates from the other States tn said Congress, to agree upon a plan of government for said States, upon the principles and basis of the Constitution of the late United States of Amer ica, which said plan or Constitution of permanent ttovern rnent “hall not be binding or obligatory upon the people of Georgia until submitted to and approved by this Conven tion —which was taken up and agreed to. We are glad that the Convention adopted these instructions. It is of course desirable and necess ary that the seceded States, lor mutual protection, enter into a temporary compact But in forming a permanent Government and electing permanent officers, the people, as the source of all power, should be directly consulted. The Convention now in session at Milledgeville, under the act call ing it into being, is very circumscribed in its powers and prerogatives. The same is true of the Congress which meets on next Monday, at Mont gomery. Whilst we are opposed to consulting the people upon every trivial question of State policy, all must see the propriety and justice of sacredly regarding their voice and will in the establishment of a permanent Government under which they and their children after them are to live. Mr. TOOMBS, front the committee on foreign affairs, to whom was relerred the duty of recom mending to the Convention suitable persons to fill the offices of Commissioners to several designated States, reported : For Virginia, H. L. Benning, of Muscogee. For Maryland, A. R. Wright, of Richmond. For Kentucky, 11. R. Jackson, of Chatham. For Tennessee, 11. P. Bell, of Forsyth. For Missouri, L. J. Glenn, of Fulton. For Arkansas, D. P. Hill, of Harris. For Delaware, D. C. Campbell, of Baldwin. For North Carolina, S. Hall, of Macon. Mr. Toombs, from the committee, then asked the Convention to re-commit to the committee 90 much of the report as related to Ken tacky, as he had just received a telegraphic dispatch,’ihat Hon. H. R. Jackson could not serve. Agreed to. THE CONGRESSIONAL DELIGAIIONS, From Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, and Geor gia, have withdrawn from Congress. ANOTHER VICTIM Rockland (Me.) was in a ferment last Saturday week over the rumor that Gen. Scott had been killed ia a duel with Toombs. “ The bells were tolled and the streets filled with excited people,’’ who finally went home laboiing under the impres sion that a “sale” had taken place. Another sensation victim. JACKSON ARTILLERY. This gallaut corps, upon the requisition of the Governor, with tv ‘ll filled ranks, left for the sea board on Thursday night. They were escorted to the Depot by the Macon Volunteers, Floyd Rifles and Macon i tarda, and followed by the kind wishes of our oo'omunjry, we are happy to learn reached the. point of their destination without accident, The following is a list of the members of the corps : OFFICERS. Captain S. Parker. 1. I-ieut. S?„ 44 ‘ George A. Dure, B. “ John B. Cummiug, 4, “ Charles E, Niabei, Ensign, Prank S. Bloom, Surgeon, H. A. Mettauer, 1. Sergeant, J. H. King, 2. “ F. Herzog, 8. “ Chris. Machold, 4. “ N. Binswanger, 6. “ A. Menard, Ist. Corporal, A. F. Herzog, 2. “ J. P. Smith, 8. “ J. King, 4. “ F. Richart, . •• W. Schell, Secretary and Treasurer —J. W. Black shear. Quarter Master— John Jaugstetter. PRIVATES. J. M. Nelson, Eugene Jeffers, J. H. Otto, A. Munch, F. Maurer, W. L. Wootten, R. Magill, Alonzo Ray, Henry Christopher, A. L. Read, James T. Nisbet, D. Jenkins, Wm. C. Wilson, J. D. Rainey, Valentine Kotin, O. F. Stubbs, Lucius B. Stone, J. M? Alley, James G. Price, G. E. Ricks, A. M. Rowland, Ira Anderson, Anthony Schiff, W. W. Breazeal, John W. Pierce, W. C. H. Cooper, John Dugan, Allan Adams, M. Bates, W. A. Williamson, P. B. Whittle, Chris. Jaugstetter, David McDesiuond, M. N. Barry, S. Mclntyre, T. T. Bohne, J. W. Schcerer, W. T'. Wilson, David Ross, J. B. Arnold, E. J. Nisbet, D. Abraham, Phil. Binder, Henry Kent, J. Morris, P. Danberj, G. W. Reese, G. S. Brenn, George Pike, G. B. Forster, S. H. Washington, C. Schierstein, Thos. A. Newton, W. W. Parker, H. C. Taylor, E. C. Grier, M. G. Lynch, J. E. Brown. N. S. Bowen, NO GOD IN THE CONSTITUTION- When Alexander Hamilton returned from Phil adelphia, alter the formation of the Federal Con stitution, he was met in the street by the Rev. Dr. Rogers, who said to him, “Col. Hamilton, we are greatly grieved that the Constitution makes no mention of the Supreme Being !” “I declare,” said Hamilton, “we forgot it.” We hope, if we are to have a Constitution to a Southern Confederacy, that the existence of a Supreme Being and our dependence on him will not be ignored ; for, if the powers that be, are ordained of God, it becomes them to acknowledge Him as the great Lawgiver in order to secure his blessings and guidance, and the permanence and prosperity of the Government.— Christian Index. We are neither Puritanical nor superstitious ; and yet we have very little doubt but the down fall of the American Government may be traced to the fact that God and His moral Government have been criminally ignored and disowned by a Urge portion of the American people. Both rulers and subjects seem to havr practically dis carded the (loci rue of an over-ruling Providence. We trust the ; i<- ent calamitous condition of the country will tench all a lesson on this subject. FATAL AFFRAY. We copy the following from the Daily Telegraph of the 28th inst., and understand the facts, as stated, to be substantially correct: “We are indebted to a friend for the following particulars: There has been some difficulty exist iog between the parties for some time, and acci dentally meeting at Byiugton’s Hotel, Mr. Johnson accosted Capt. Wimberly in an insulting manner, whereupon the latter being unarmed, the affair was adjusted, apparently to the satisfaction of the parties concerned. Afterwards meeting at the bar-room of King & Walker, Johnson drew a Derringer pistol and snapped it twice, the third time it fired, the ball striking Wimberly just below the collarbone.— Wiiuberlv fired in return, his ball entering John son's little finger and coming out at the wrist.— Johnson shot the second time, the ball just graz ing Wimberly’s neck, whereupon W. fired again, his shot taking effect in Johnson’s breast, about three inches to the right of the left nipple, when 51r. Johnson exclaimed—“l am a dead man.”— He shook hands with Mr. Wimberly and said that it was his own fault. He died in about ten min utes after being shot. Mr. Wimberly is doing well and will recover, although the ball has not been extracted yet. Both gentlemen are well kuown in this city, and whatever may have been their private differences, they are only known here as high-toned, honorable men, who were ever ready to repair an iujory, or to revenge a wrong.” From tu Atlanta latethcvsevr. Col.. GsriftMfl .—By your permission, J wfea to say a few words to yon and to your correspon dents. Tine statesmanship consists ill doing the best thing that can be done uuder the circumstances. We are fallen on peiilous times; these are dark days, and may be followed by darker night 9; the noblest structure of human production is tottering to its fall; an early crash will almost inevitably be the finale of the labors of our fathers, and the hopes of their children. We are iu the midst of a revolution, our euemy is a frenzied fanatic, as wild as the Eastern Crusader; his numbers are by uo means contemptible, and he occupies many of the strong positions of America, (f weil nigh said United States.) The South mat/ need all her natu ral strength, and that strength may be doubled iu moral, if not in physical force, by acting har moniously, fraternally, cordially. There has, heretofore, existed and still does exist, diversity of opinion among the wisest citizens and purest patriots in regard to the most judicious tnean9 of accomplishing our end, the securing of our rights, and the protection of our honor. The discussion of various plans suggested, in dignified and re spectful terms is right and proper, prior to any definite conclusion had, by the State; but when once the State has spoken authoritively on the subject, the argument has closed, and Georgia expects every man to do his duty, and his whole duty. When your brother is involved, you do not wait till he is over sloughed, while you enquire into the rectitude of his antecedents; jou first help hint out of the slough, and then assist in washing him. So when we are involved in a com mon destiny we should not stop to enquire who scuttled the ship, but lay to and right her as fast as possible. Allow me respectfully to suggest that the time for bandying bitter words against those who differ with you about circumstantials has now past, the time for driving asunder those who have a common interest and a common coun try to serve, has also passed ; and the time lor concert, conciliation and co-operation with our fellow-citizens has cotne. Good men are often - forced into a hostile action, because their self respect will not allow them even to speak .kindly to those who revile, abuse and insult them; A gentleman cannot take counsel with you while you taunt him through your paf>er with being a nub missiouist, a Lincolnite, or ; a tory; his manly spirit, which makes him worthy of the respect and confidence of his fellow-citizens, forbids him even to associate with you without watching you, lest he be called to bear insult in ’ the house of bis neighbor, he instinctively adjusts himself to a defensive attitude. These things ought not to be so. If we have differed about minor points, we have not differed in the fact of every man’s feeling in his own bean a determined will to vindicate our rights and our honor, at whatever cost; and it behooves us all to act in such a manner towards each other as to command the mutual confidence and respect of our fellow-citizens. I feel sad, yea, I have often felt sick at heart, when I have lead and heard the epithets, insinuations and vitupera tions in every day use among our public writers and speakers. The great issues involved demand a cessation of such repulsive manners, such aspe rities, criminations and rec; iminations. The times and circumstances demand a harmonious and united people striving for the accomplishment of one common end, the vindication of our honor and the security of our rights. Does not every right minded ;uau feel that these things are so ? vea, know that we have all been indulging in improper feelings towards each other, and driving asunder when we should bave been drawing together? I call upon you, sir, to see to it that these strifes of words shall cease, and that respect, propriety, dignity and courtesy bo maintained by ooe towards another. H. Military. —We learn, says the Savannah N"ewt, that under an order from Brigadier General Harri son there will be a convention of the field officers of the First Brigade, First Division, Georgia Mili tia, held in Savannah on the Ist day of February next. We are also informed that the Brigade is now thoroughly organized, except the Fifth Bat talion, (Bryan county) and is being drilled every week by companies in the rchool of the soldier, company and battalion drill, and that a review of the entire Brigade will take place within the next thirty days. Jackson Artillery, of Macon. —This fine look ing and admirably drilled company, from our sister city of Macon, says the Am of Saturday reached Savannah yesterday morning en route for St. Simon’s Island, and were comfortably quartered at the “ Gibbon’s House.” We regret that the exceeding inclemency of the weather prevented them from seeing much of the city, and interfered very seriously with the hospitalities which would have been offered them by our own soldiery. They leave this morning for Fredericka on the steamer St. Johns , and will probably occupy St. Simon’s Island at two points. A finer looking set of men we never saw, and if they fail to “do the State some service” ori the occasion we shall never more put confidence in appearances. Boating, River. Cotton, he. — The steamers. Comet, Oak and Scott are now here, says the Haw kin<*ville Times of Thursday, and are rapidly taking on colton. They will all ldave for Savannah this week. Tho river is ■‘‘booming” and still rising. Receipts of cotton this week light, it has rained almost steadily lor seven days and but little has been done in the cotton market. We quote prices 9 to 10*. - Beecher Mobbed at New Hayes. —Rev. 11. W. Beecher lectured at New Haven on Friday night He was hissed during the lecture, and when he eamo out a volley of rotten eggs was tired at his carriage. He drove off amid the groans of a large crowd, who followed him to his hotel and repeated the compliment of hearty groans. Another Resignation. —Rev. C. W. Thomas bus just arrived in our city, says the Griffin Georgian, from Pensacola, Fla., having resigned his commission as Chaplain of the U. S. Navy, and left his station to return to good old Georgia, whom lie says he re cognises as pre-eminently entitled to his allegiance and services Mr. Thomas surrenders a long-held and lucrative post at the promptings of juitriotism, aud we trust our noble State will not neglect those who have been so prompt to make great personal sacrifices in her behalf! Let it not be said of her , that * Republics are ungrateful.” ■% Death of Griffin Smith. —As we go to press, says the Sumter Repubham, we learn the distressing fact of the death of Griflin Smith, Esq., formerly of Starkville, but late a resident of Smithville. He died suddenly in his chair, at the Hotel at Milledge ville, on the 23rd instant, and his remains have been accompanied to this city, by his son-in-law, the lion. W. A. Hawkins, for interment. He was extensively and favorably known and esteemed for his many virtues, and his loss will be deplored by a numerous body of friends and relatives. Capture of Southern Arms. —It seems that the New Yorkers are giving a practieal effect to the decision of Judge Smalley on the “treason of furn ishing arms to be used against the Federal Govern ment. It appears that some five hundred stand ’ arms and a quantity of amunitiou, after being shipped on board the MonticeHo , lor iSavannah, were levied on by the New York police, and taken from the agents ol'the lawful owners. If the northern h persist in such acts, they need not be surprised, it we of the South should retaliate ui kifldi