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BOlGHTOff, JMSBET & BARNES,
Publishers and Proprietors.
«. BOICHIOJr,;,...
lO«. H. NfBBET. JBdii*r».
THE 2* ED X* SAL UNION,
y. v published II ceJcly, in Alilledgeci/lc, Ga.,
('urner oj Hancock and Wilkinson Sts.,
i opposite Court House.)
At 82 a year in Advance,
(Unless in Advance, $3 Per Annum.)
bates of advertising.
/’< r square of tied re tines.
0m insertion $1 00, and fifty cents for each subsequent
continuance.
j- - nt nitlout the specification of thenumberof
‘ ,—r: inns will be published till forbid and chareed
a ,-, mlingly.
, . ..Ml i'lofcssional Cards, per year, where they
,i„i, n exceed Six Lises - $10 00
A \,i,i rat contract KtU be made Kith those tcho Kish to
,1 i ertise by the year, occupying a specif ed space
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
S • of Land and Negroes, by Administrators, Ex-
e . nr Guarnians, are required by law to be held
• •• first Tuesday in the month; between the horns of
in tne tnreuoou and three in the afternoon, at the
i , i ,i, u ,e in the county in which the property is sit
uated
n, nf these sales must be given in a public ga-
40 days pre»inus to the dav t»fsale.
\ s /or the .-'tie ofpersotmf property must be giv
er, ii, hke manner 10 days previous to sale day.
X'.Iices to the debtors and creditors of an estate must
./ he published 40 days.
'i'c that application will be madetothe Conrtof
n irv for leave to sell Land or Negroes, must be
• ; Yi-lied for two months.
• •-M for letters of Administration Guardianship,
i . must be published 30 days—for dismission from
•, : hi; oration, monthly six months—for dismission
i Guardianship, 40 days.
Ki,'<"‘ for foreclosure of Mortgage must be published
• 'v for four months—for establishing los.t papers,
space of three months—for compelling titles
• .in Executors or administrators, where bond has been
cicen by the deceased, tue full space of three
l’idilientions will always bo continued according to
the legal requirements, unless otherwise ordered
a - the following
RATES:
Citations, on letters of administration, Ac. $2 75
“ dismissory from ddmr’n. 4501
“ Guardianship. 3 001
Leave to sell Land or Negroes 4 no
Notice to debtors and creditors. 3 00
Sales of personal property, ten days, 3 sqr. 1 50
Sale of land or negroes by Executors, &e . pr sqr. 5 00
Estrnvs, two weeks 1 50
For a inan advertising his wife (in advance,) 5 00
VOLUME XXXI.]
MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1S6I.
[NUMBER 35.
Extraordinary Inducements!
NEW STORE! NEW GOODS !
T WOULD BESPECTFULLY invite the atten-
J. tion of the citizens of Milledgeville, and the
surrounding country, to my
FAT .T1 STOCK
—OF—
DRY ©OODSI
ASD BEADY nAjBE CLOTHI.YG.
a)!
flB.
which will be eold as Low for Cash, or Lower,
than any other House in the City; and warranted to
give Satisfaction. I ant just receiving my stock of
fJKNE IIA L AI) VERTISEMENTS.
J. A. & W . W TURNER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Eatoiiton, Ga.
October, 18, 1859 21 ly.
COATES & WOOLFOLK
(ii)t;trtIjoiist milt Commission
m MERCHANTS,
\|;E now "|> n and prepared for the reception of
i , i,,t their NEW FIRE PROOF WAREHOUSE,
oiposite Hardeman & Sparks. VVe will endeavor to
• .ve ourselves worthy of the patronage of those who
will favor us with their business. Liberal advances
sin'll- on cotton when desired.
Macon Ga.. Sept. 21, 1859. 18 tf.
JOUST T. BOWDOZN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
EiTOSTOS, GA.
Eatonton, Ga., Feb. 14, I860. 38 tf
EHi. LITTLE’S
VERMIFUGE 1
In LARGE Bottles and Yia!s. *
04
a
’A
his name blown into the glass of each bottle,
11 orders and lettera to be addressed to
LITTLE & BRO., g*
Drn«^i«lA. lUaoi.
1 bv all Druggists in Milledgeville.
HEKTY & HALL, Agent*.
thinar el«* i« required to relieve children of
ms; and besides being one of the cheapest aud
Vermifuges ever oflexed to the public. Its fre-
t us* iu families will save much trouble aDd
iw. as w#»ll a* »he lives of many children—for
juL of every tea cases generally require it.
A CARD.
J B GORM AN having extensively used LIT-
S VEUMIFlJGE, takes pleasure in raying it
•* most valuable remedy to cure children of
;.MS lie ever knew. A dollar battle is quite
UJ0TT05, Ga., Feb. 3, If50.
LITTLE'S
10DYNE COUGH DROPS.
•rtnin cure for Cutds, Cbrnghs, Bronchitis,
itsthma, Pnin in the. Breast; also Croup,
Whooping Ooughs, *e., tcc.,
amongst Children.
is a pleasant medicine to take, producing lm-
■ relief, and in nine out of ten cases a prompt
It exercises the most controlling influence
r gha and Irritation of the Lungs of any re-
1- kt, ,wn uft.-u stopping the most violent in &
•:ours, or at mosi in a day or two. Stauy case.
11 to !.e decidedly consumptive, have been
Ipity cored by using a few bottleo. As anodyne
• -rant, without a-triuging the bowels, it stand,
mount to all cough mixtures.
S.mi.rs „
RENCH MIXTURE.
> is prepared fr *m a French Recipe (In the
- of No. I and U; the first for the acute, aud
j for the chrome stage, aud from its uuexampled
is likely to supersede every other remedy
i,#» cure of diseases of the Kidneys aud Bladder,
.-ri hueal, Bienaorrheeal, aud Leuchorrhceal or
r Albas affection*. This extensive compound
iiines properties totally different in taste and
Alter from auy thing to be found in the United
- Pharmacopoeia; and in i*oint of safety and efil-
r is not rivalled in America.
littlc 9 s
IGWORM & TETTER OINTMENT.
fortis, No. a.
mired* of cases of Chronic Tetter., Scald Heads,
4 -oases -if the skin generally, have been cored
remedy ; and since the introduction of the
4 preparation (being stronger) scarcely a case
i • u found that It will n-'t effectually eradicate
► j rt time. For the cure of Cancerous Sore.
V vn It is applied in the form of piaster., and
m-tst infallible.
more than two hundred places In Georgia, and
•• >-uthern Slates, they are to be had ; and as
re scamp* about who are c^uuterfeiting Ids
by palming off their own or something
by using the same or similar names - for no pa^
• wauled or secured amid the absurd patents of
Jay.i let all be cautioned to look well for the
atiire of tbe Proprietor, thus:—
FfeBOOTS AND SHOE
hich will be eold
mn any other IIo
ive Satisfaction.
FALL GOODS,
Knowing the wants and tastes of my Customers,
I have selected with great care, the Latest
Style and Fashion, of all kinds of
b&bss goods,
<©IL LATSIS)
TRxraxvixrr as;
SHAWLS!
And a Large Assortment of
Silks, and all Styles of
WHITE GOODS.
Also, a Large Assortment of SffESDI.1!
WORK. AND ALL KIND8 OF
Best made Calicos, from 7 to ID cents.
BOOTS AUD SHOES !
A Large Supply of GENTS, LADIES, MISSES,
and CHILDREN'S. Also a Large Lot of BRO
GANS, for Negro wear, from fell cts. to $1 50 cts.
Ift, HATS! CAPS!
HATS AX?D CAPS, a
Large Assortment of MENS, BOYS, AND
CHILDREN.
HOOP SKIRTS!
30 Springs, Good Quality, $1 00, and Finer
Grades in proportion.
3L AISTHETS !
Fiue Bed, Mackinaw, Negro, Horse, Railway,
Crib, &c., Ac.
Wow is your time ! Come one, Come
all! and look at my Latge Stock of GENTS,
BOYS, and CHILDREN, and SERVANTS
Also a Large Assortment of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS!
Consisting of Shirts, Collars, Drawers, Under
Shirts, Ac., Ac.
CASH BUYERS, will find that they can save
money by making their Purchases here, as my
Largo Stock must be disposed ot during the pres
ent Season.
J. ROSENFIELD.
Wayne st., 2 doors above Grieve A Clark’s
Diuh Store.
Milledgeville, September 5th, I860. 16 4m.
WASHINGTON HALL.
This House is still open to the public.
SPECIAL arrangement will he made for
4? the accommodation of the Members to v--- _
the approaching STATE CONVENTION,
and the future Sessions of the Legislature.
The rotes and terms at this House, will coulomito
those of the other Public Houses ill this citv.
N. C. BARNETT.
Milledgeville, Ga. Dee. 15th, 18(11). 30 dw.
SANFORD’S
LIVER INVIG0RAT0 R.
Never Debilitates.
IT IS COMPOUNDED ENTIRELY from GUMS,
I. and has become an established fart, a Standard
Medicine, known and ap-1
used it, and is now resor- "
all t lie diseases for which *5
It has cured thousands |o
who had ki»- **•-
Kl.eu «o -Uj.
numerous unsolicited cer-1^
show. . .
The dose must be;^
ment of the individual,
such quantities as to act O
Let the dictates <d' ^
in the use of the Liver 1
cure Liver Complaints,:
sia. Chronic Diarrhoea,
sentery, Dropsy, Sour g
tiveness,Ciiolic, Cholera, ^
Infant utn, FI a t u 1 e n <■ e.
nesses, and may be used i
ry Family Medicine, It gj
(astliouKaudscnn testify,)! in twenty minutes,u nn
or three teaspoonsful are W taken at the commence
ment of attack. > . .
All who use it are giv- „ ing their testimony jn its
favor j
Mix water in thc\ [mouth with the In-
vigorator, and swallow loth together.
Price one dollar per bottle.
—ALSO—
SANFORD’S
FAMILY
proved by all that have
ted to with confidence in
it is recommended,
within the last two years
'i «-*• H.*
tificates in my possession
adapted to the tempera-
taking it, and used in
gently onthe Bowels,
your judgment guide you
Invigoralor, and it wili
Billious Attacks, Dyspep-
Summer Complaints. l>y-
Stomack. Habitual Cos-
Cholera Morbus, Cholera
Jaundice, Female Weak-
auccesafully as an Ordina-
will cure Sick Ilendaehe,
in twenty minutes, if t wo
Cathartic Pills
(I1ER0KEE REMEDY!
COMPOUNDED FROM
Pure Vegetable Extracts, apd put vp in
Glass Cases, Air Tight, and will keep in
any climate-
The Family Cathartic iPiilis agentle but active
Cathartic, which the pro- ! prietor has used iu hi
practice move than twen- - j ty years.
The constantly increaa- t/1 u.g demand from those
who have long' used the j j Pills, and the satisfaction
which ail express in re- (gardtotheir use, has in
duced me to place them ” j within the reach of all.
The Profession well *"* . know that different Ca
thartics net on different Ip, portions of the bowels.
The Family Cathartic I Pill lias, with due refer
ence to this well estate, j lielied fact,been compoun
ded from a variety of the.O purest Vegetable Ex
tracts. which act alike on !m even- partol the alimen
tary canal, and are good jt, and safe in all cases
where a Cathartic is j needed,such as Derange
ments of the Stomach, ICS Sleepiness, Pains in the
Back and Loins, Costive- ness. I’ain and soreness
over the whole body,! from suddeu cold, which
frequently, if neglected, IM end in a long course of
fever. Loss of Appetite,!, a Creeping Sensation of
Cold over the tioriv, Rest-I lessness, Headache, or
weight in the Head, all < |Inflnmatory D1 s ea s e s,
Worms in Children or 0 Adults, Rheumatism, a
great Purifier of the blood, and many diseases
to which flesh is heir\ j to, too numerous
to mention in this advertisement, Dose, 1 to 3.
Price Three Dimes.
The Liverlnvigorator and Family Cathartic Pills
are retailed by Druggists generally, and sold wholesale
by the Trade in all the large towns.
y S. T. W. SANFORD. M D .
50 Iv. Manufacturer and Proprietor
* 208, oornerof Fulton st., Broadway, X. Y.
AN UNFAILING CURE FOR
7ka Hid all Diseases of the Hrinary Organs,
[tF.MF.DY cure* when all other preparetion. fML It b
very Other compound; containing Do* .V
■ soVor NAUSEOUS I)AlO; a. it;, prepared solelj
fsj BARKS and LEAVES and ha* been_handec
. veneration to another, by the CHEROK.F.E IN
It i. "It' red to the pnbli' • ,,n **? J*" U -?J“ I'.N'FORTIT-
■ tutv quickly and tborouddy. Tile l Nr UB ■ u
xlill tw repaid by ‘Tq u w kif Prefre
,ii i¥S?cfe , RK 1 nSo*^alb"s H (WHITEs
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, poison from the SYSTEM but INVIGORATES
. i :YOT ,B AKiFECr the BREATH or INTERFERE
LASS of BUSINESS, or require any deviation from
r.irrn no imairtann* fr«»m other medicine. -pvTIRF
wl.Rt ENHANCES iu VALUE, u thjF-NTIRK
F i.t H11 NAI'.SEAUS TASTE, bniug a PLEASANT
luiors SYRUP. ^
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TINSLEY AND NICHOLS
DEALERS IN
WDOrtfSio aiEKlNBSb HATS, & CAPS,
WATNE STREET, MILLEDGEVILLE, GA.i
Have received their SPRING AND SUMMER SUPPLIES, and respectfully solicit, not only
th«*ir former customers, but the public generally, to cnll and examine their LARGE and * A-
lilED STOCK. *
THIS DEPARTMENT is complete, embracing all the IxatcM Mylen of ?IEBINOS»
LAEVES, POPLIYS, French, Enj{liiih and American PBIXTM, Ac., &c.
Lace Goods aud Embroideries
IN ENDLESS VARIETY,
JI osiery and Gloves of every quality
FOR MEN, BOYS, LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN.
VELVET and CLOTH CLOAKS, uf various stales aud prices*
HOUSEKEEPING
AND
PLANTATION GO©OS.
In this department they hare everything usually kept in their line
at prices a little less than can he had elsewhere.
. HATS AND CAPS, OF THE LATEST STILES, for Men and Boys.
SOOTS AKTD SHOES,
OF ALL QUALITIES, for Men, Ladies, Boys, Misses and Children, at low prices.
CiRPETIKGS and RUGS, of all kinds.
CXiOTHS, CASSITASUXiS and VESSXIiaS, of all Colors and Qualities.
A LARGE LOT, AND CHEAP.
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BAZAAR OF FASHION.”
W E ARE NOW IN the full tide of successful operation with the largest and most CHOICE
STOCK OF
btapIjE ^L2^rx> zETdaJsro'sr
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MILLED OS1 yxiilija
N AND BRASS FOUNERY!
LEY A FERKOW8 would respectfully in
i the public that they are now P re P“*?~
my work in their line with neatness and des
■ has SUGAR MILL ROLLS, turned or un
f any size, trom 20 to 120 dollars per sett,
KE'fTLES from 30 to 120 gallons ; Saw and
1 Machinery; Gin Gear of any size.
r f or House, Garden, Balconies,
Cemeteries, at Eastern Prices.
I Clock Weights, Window Sills and Caps,
dies, and Fanning Mill Irons of all de*enp-
tde of the best materials,
fork W arrant ed. „
Seville, Jan. 24,1859. •* *
F. G. DANA,
fLATE DANA WASHBURN)
Factor and Commission
JO’Jt'SSI-k'iTUL
SAt’ANSAH, GA.
w rOVTINITE the above business at the old stand of
I K*. 114, Bay street, and am pre
pared to make liberal advances on all produie c< u-ign
ed to my care. 116m.
August 1, 1860.
50 Saw Cotton Gin for Sale.
nNF of WATSON'S best 50 Saw Cotton Gins,
• °twd for sale. This Gin is new, and is equal
,s offered for saw ^ n o fault- the pre8e nt ow-
nerThaving no use for it. Any planter wanting a
iruz s‘:,Tii' "xn»»r.
CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES,
NOTIONS, cfcc., c&Jc.,
THAT IT HAS EVER BEEN OUR PLEASURE TO OFFER TO THE PUBLIC, IN WHICH
WE ARE OFFERING
RARE INDUCEMENTS,
AS EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT NOBODY CAN UNDERSELL US.
BEAUTIFUL, ALL WOOL DELAINE, in neat and Elegant Styles at 50 cts., Worth .5 cts.
NEW DELATES, at 25 cents, worth37 . „
SOLID COLOR WORSTED GOODS, at 37 cents, worth 02 1-2 cents.
RED, ALL WOOL FLANNEL, at 25 cents.
PANTS GOODS, at 20 cts.. worth 37 cts. mnvvFT <4 ,t 12 12 cents
m A\n FANCY SILKS, at very low figures. ALL LTNLN TOWhLS, 1 A
CLOAKS of the latest styles, fully 25 per cent below usual prices. Double Shawls at $6, worth $3.
EMBROIDERIES, such as Jaconet and Swiss Edgings and Insertions.
lBc.net Band and Rich Flounces. COLLARS of the most beautiful needle work.
JACONET SETTS without limit. RICHLY worked HANDKERCHIEFS ot all patterns. Our
superiority in this lino needs no mention.
500 Pair BROGANS, at OOcts., worth $1 25.
500 pair Calf BROGANS, at $1 10, worth f 1 50.
150 “ Children Shoes (with heels) at 50cts.
worth 75cts.
200 Pair Women's Shoes, at 75 cents, worth
$ I 25.
150 Pair Women's Heel CalfShoes, at $1 00
worth $ 1 35.
300 Business Coats, at $3 50, worth ©5 00
50 Cnssimere Coats, at $5 00, worth ©id 00.
50 Black Cloth Coats, at $0 00, worth ©14 00.
100 Over Coats, at $5 00, worth $S00.
OUR STOCK IS UNUSUALLY FULL, WHICH IS THE CAUSE OF OUR
REDUCTION IX PRICES.
CODES ONE, AND COME AXiL, and secure the GREAT j BA ^|jJ| S ‘^ £0 §
January 1st, 1861.
125 Pilot Over Coats, at $9 00, worth $14 00.
25 Garrick Over Coats, at $14 00, worth $20.
50 Assorted Vests, at $ I 00, worth $125.
50 Cassimere Vests, at $1 50, worth $2 2;>.
50 Plush Vests, at $4 50. worth $7 00.
100 pair Pants at $1 00, worth $1 50.
50 “ Satinet Pants, at $1 50, worth $2 25.
50 “ Cassimere Pants, at $2 00 worth $3 b0.
50 “ Black Cloth Pants, at $4 50, worth $6.
25 “ Extra Cassimere Pants, at 5 00, worth
$7 00. *"
From the Charleston Mercury.
Highly Important History.
Statement of Messrs. Miles and Kcitt, of irhut
transpired belxceen the Prrsider.t and the South
Carolina Dtelgation.
In compliance with the request of the Convention,
we beg leave to make the following statement.
On Saturday the 8th of December, several of the
South Carolina delegation, including ourselves, wait
ed upon the President. At this time, there was a
growing belief Hint reinforcements were on the eve of
being sent to the forts in Charleston harbor. It was
kuowu that the subject was frequently anil earnestly
discussed in the Cabinet. It was rmnoied that Gen
eral Cass aud Mr. Holt were urgent that reinforce-
mentssF.ould be sent. Upon our being announced, the
President, who was then in Cabinet Council, came out
to us in the ante room. We at onee entered into a
conversation upon the topir, which was so closely oc
cupying his thoughts as well as ours. The Presi'leut
seemed much disturbed and moved. He told ns that
lie had had a painful interview with the wife of Maj.
Anderson, who had come on from New York to see
him. She had manifested great anxiety and distress
at the situation of her husband whom she seemed to
consider in momentary danger of an attack from an
excited and lawless limb. The President professed to
feel a deep responsibility resting upon him to protect
the lives of Major Anderson and his command. We
told him that the news that reinforcements were on
their way to Charleston, would be the surest means
of provoking w hat Mrs. Anderson apprehended, and
what he so much deprecated. We said, further, that
we did not believe that Major Anderson w as in any
danger of such an attack; that the general sentiment
of the State was against any such proceeding. That
prior to the action of the State Convention, then only
ten days off, we felt satisfied that there would be no
attempt to molest t'ue forts in any way. That after
the Convention met—while we could not possibly un
dertake to say what that body would see fit to do—we
yet hoped and believed that nothing would be done
— 4 ** •• *- ^ 1 *■ »— J- . l»*- Tui*r ’\c\l iif.— l l ’ri 1>1-
imssioners, to negotiate for a peaceful settlement of
all matters, including tbe delivery of the forts, betweeu
South Carolina and the Federal Government. At the
same time, we again reiterated our solemn belief that
any change in the then existing condition of tilings in
Charleston harbor, would, in the excited state of feel
ing at home, inevitably precipitate a collision. The
impression made upon us was, that the President was
wavering, and had not decided what course he would
pursue. He said he was glad to have had this conver
sation wilh us, but would prefer that we should give
him a written memorandum of the substance of what
we had said. This we did on Mondatfc the 101b. It
wan in these words:
To His Excellency, James Burlianan,
President of the United States :
In compliance with our statement to yon yes
terday, we now express to you our strong convic
tion that neither the constituted authorities, nor
any body of the people of the State of South
Carolina, will either attack or molest the United
States torts in the harbor of Charieston, previous
ly to the action of the Convention, and we hope
and believe not until an offer has been made
through an accredited representative, to negotiate
for an amicable arrangement of all matters be
tween the State and the Federal Government, pro
vided that no reinforcements shall be sent into
these forts, and their relative military status shall
remain as at present.
John McQueen,
Wm. Porcheu Miles,
M. L. Boniiam,
\V. W. Boyce,
Lawrence M. Keitt.
Washington, 9th Decembet, 1860.
The President did not like the word “provided,”
because it looked as if we were binding him while
avowing that we had no authority to commit the Con
vention. We told him that we did not so understand
it. We were expressing our convictions aud heliet,
predicated upou the maintenance of a certain condi
tion of things, which inaintenanee was absolutely and
entirely in ins power. If he maintained such condition
then we believed that collision would be avoided un
til the attempt at a peaceable negotiation had failed.
If he did not, then we solemnly assured him that we
believed collision must inevitably, aud at once, be
precipitated. He seemed satisfied, and said it was
not his intention to send reinforcements, or make any
change. We explained to him what we meant by the
words “relative military status,” as applied to the
forts; mentioned the difference betweeu Major Ander
son's occupying his then position at Fort Moultrie, and
throwing himself into Fort Sumter. We stated that
the latter step would be equivalent to reinforcing the
garrison, and would just us certainly us the sending of
tresb troops lead to the result which we both desired
to avoid. When we rose to go, the President said, in
substance, “After all, this is a matter of honor among
gentlemen. 1 do not know that any paper or writing
is necessary. We understand cacti other.” One of
the delegation, just before leaving the room, remark
ed; “Mr. President, you have determined to let things
remain as they are, aud not to send reinforcements;
but, suppose that you were hereafter to change your
policy for any reason—wlmt then? That would put us
who are willing to use our personal influence to prevent
any attack upon the forts before Commissioners are
-l ... I.. W..I Inglnn. in m'h.r nn .irihjinjMng mi.
sition.” “Then,” said the President, “I would first re
turn you this paper.” We do not pretend to give the
exact' words on either side, hut we are sure we give the
sense of both.
Tlie above is a full and exact account of what pas
sed between the President and the delegation. The
President, iu his letter to our Commissioners, tries to
give the impression that our “understanding” or
ragreement was not a “pledge.” We confess we are
not sufficiently veised in tlie wiles of diplomacy to
feel the "force oftliis “distinction without a difference.”
Nor can we understand how, in “a matter of lie,nor
among gentlemen,” iu which‘‘no paper or writing i*
necessary,” the very party who was willing to put it
on that high fooling can honorably descend to mere
verbal criticism, to purge himself of wl at all gentle
men and men of honor must consider a breacli of faith.
The very fact that we (the representatives from South
Carolina) were not authorized to commit or “pledge”
the State, were not treating with the President ns ac
credited inininisters with lull powers, tint ns gentle
men assuming, to a certain extent, the delicate task of
undertaking to foreshadow the course and policy of the
State, should have made the President the more ready
to strengthen our hands to bring about and carry out
that course and policy which he professed to havens
much at heart ns we had. While we were not au
thorized to say that the Convention would not order
the occupation of the forts immediately after seces
sion, and prior to the sending on of Commissioners,
the President, as Commander-in-chief of the army and
navy of the United States, could most positively say.
tlmt'so long as South Carolina abstained from attack
ing and seizing the forts, he would not send reinforce
ments to them, or allow their relative military status
to he changed. We were acting iu tlie capacity of
gentlemen holding certain prominent positions, and
anxious to exert such influence as we might posess to
effect a peaeeiul solution of pending political difficul
ties, and prevent, if possible, the honors of war. The
President was acting in a double capacity; not only
ns a gentleman, whose influence in carrying out his
siiare of the understanding, oi agreement, was poten
tial, but as the head of the army, and, therefore, hav
ing the absolute control of the whole matter of rein
forcing or transferring the garrison at Charleston.—
But we have dwelt long enough upon this point. Suf
fice it to say, that considering the President as bound
in honor, if not by treaty stipulation, not to make
any change in the forts, or to send reinforcements to
them, unless they were attacked, we of the delega
tion who were elected to the Convention felt equally
bound in honor to do everything on our part to prevent
any premature collision. This Convention can bear
us witness as to whether or not we endeavored hon
orably to carry out our share of the agreement.
Tlie published debates at the very commencement
of the session, contain the evidence of ourgood faith
VVe trusted the President. We believed his wishes
concurred with his policy, and that belli were directed
to avoiding any inauguration of hostilities. We were
confirmed in our confidence, and reassured in our belief
by a significant event which took place subsequent to
our interview. He allowed his premier Cabinet of
ficer, nn old and tried friend, to resign, rather than
yield to his solicitations for the reinforcement of the
garrison at Charleston. We urged this as a convinc
ing proof of his firmness and sincerity. But how
have we been deceivedl Tlie news of .Major Ander-
toa's roup produced a sudden and unexpected change
in the President’s policy. While declaring that his
withdrawal front from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter
was “without orders, und contrnry to orders,” he yet
refused, for twelve hours, to take any action in the
matter. For twelve hours, therefore, without any ex
cuse, he refused to redeem liis plighted word. No
subsequent acta on t he part of our State—no after rea
sons—can wipe away tiie stain which he suffered to rest
upon his “honor as a gentlemen,” while those hours,
big with portentous events, rolled slowly by. His
Secretary of War, impatient of a delay, ever moment
of which he felt touched his own honor, resigned. He
did so solely on the ground that the faith ot the Gov
ernment—solemnly pledged—was broken, if it failed
promptly to undo what had been done contrary to its
wishes—against its settled policy—and in violation of
its distinct agreement. The President accepted his
resignation without comment. He did not attempt to
disabuse the mind of his Secretary, as. to what was the
true position of the Government. What a spectacle
does the President’s vacillating and disingenous course
present! He allows one Secretary to resign rather than
abandon a policy which he has agreed upon. Scarce
ly have a few short weeks elapsed, and he accept,
the resignation of another, rather than adhere to tliat
very policy. He makes an agreement with gentlemen
which while he admits that they have faithfully kept
it on their part, he himself evades and repudiates.
And this he does rather than redress a wrong—cor
rect an error—what he himself considers an error—
committed by a subordinate, without his orders, and
contrary to his wishes! It was at least due to Mr.
Floyd, 'who as one of his cabinet, had officially and
personally stood by his administration from its very
commencement—through good report, and through
evilreport—to have explained to him that he was, in
the President’s opinion, laboring under a misappre
hension. At least, to have said to him. “you are mis
taken about this matter—do not leave me on a false
issue.” But no; he coldly, ungraciouslv, vet promptly
receives the resignation without a syllable of remon
strance, and thus tacitly, but uuequivocally accepts
without shame the issue presented. He does not de
ny that the faith of his government is pledged, but he
deliberately refuses to redeem it.
WM. PORCHER MILES,
LAWRENCE M. KEITT.
It is said that Indian corn produces a clear
fluid, which burns without odor, without smoke,
and is inexpensive, affording a good light in an
ordinary kerosene lamp, for half a cent an hour.
The corn oil is as clear and colorless as water.
From the Newark Evening Journal, Dec. 22.
The Sonlhrrn Cauw our Cause.
The Southern secession movement deepens and
strengthens. The practical action of South Caro
lina has awakened the liveliest feelings of sympa
thy in other States, and at many important South
ern centres the beginning of tbe revolution
which the South believes is to end in South
ern independence, is hailed with such joyful de
monstrations as only follow the inauguration ot
great political and moral achievement. Not onlv
in extreme Southern States is the independence of
South Carolina openly reeognizod and applauded,
but in the border States of Deleware and Virginia
the news of the first step in secession is received
with joy, and welcomed by ihe explosion of gun
powder and the plaudits of the ladies.
The South are terribly in earnest in this seces
sion movement. It is no fanciful freak of hair-
brained fanatics, striving to realize some abstract
theory of morals, social perfection, or political
economy, but the result of a long series of aggres
sions upon the property, the rights and the liberties
of the South by apolitical party in tbeNorth, which
has now obtained the power to make good its
threats against them, and cither overwhelm them tn
ruin or make them submissive subjects of a sectional
anti-slavery government. To submit to one or the
other alternative would show our Southern breth-
ern to be either unworthy ot tlie blessiugs of civil
ization or weak cowards, unable to appreciate
their position or to save themselves from the fatal
grasp of their enemies.
Nearly all classes of people in the North are
naturally inclined to regard the action of South
Carolina as unadvisedly precipitate. It may be so.
Many of the people ot the South so regaid it.
'I here are, doubtless, not a few individuals in
South Carolina who might have desired to pause
and reflect before severing the relations existing
between that State and the other members of the
re?efveij ra »inl f; reat popular movement ever
Revolution of Independence, which the world has
admitted to be as just a cause as ever a people en
gaged in, is a high instance that no cause can be
so sacred a* to exempt it from foes. The Bosto
nians who consigned the British taxed tea to the
waves were disguised as Indians, and there were
those who did not hesitate publicly to denounce
this destruction of property. It required the elo
quent tongue of Patrick Henry to convince the
trembling doubters of his day that a war had ac
tually commenced, from which there was no escape
but degrading and cowardly submission.
South Carolina may be liable to the charge of
undue haste in declaring her independence. But
who is to he the judge of her movements? With
remarkable unanimity she has thrown heiselfinto
the breach, declaring that sho will no longer re
main within a Union where she cannot have her
rights and be recognized as an equal. She has
declared her independence, resumed her sover
eignty, and with Iter rests the responsibility. We
who recognize the principle of State rights, and
admit that the wrongs of which the South com
plains are neither chimerical or trifling, cannot
surely join our execrations with those of the Tri
bune and the Mercury against the action of South
Carolina. If that State has erred, we must regard
it as error of judgment or policy, but by no
means as an act of treason to the Constitution, the
Northern violations of the provisions of which had
already practically dissolved the Union.
Nor can we doubt that most if not all of the
other Southern States will not be found lagging
behind South Carolina in giving practical effect to
the prevailing ideas of Southern rights and
Southern Independence. There will be occasion
shortly for those whose vocabulary is stored with
epithets for the Palmetto State, to enlarge their
treasury of expletives in order to include seven or
eight additional rebellious sovereignties. If Abe
Lincoln, the would-be-Prcsident of the United
States, is inclined to coerce these seven or eight
States into the attitude of subjects to his Abolition
dynasty, he will fiud the fifteen Southern States
acting as a unit in a common defence of their
homes and firesides, to say nothing of the North
ern difficulties in the way of such a programme.
Nothing short of a practical assertion of South
ern independence can now save this distracted
country. It may be called secession, revolution,
treason if you please, but let those who character
ize the position of South Carolina as rebellious,
remember that the Tories of the Revolution were
not rebels, but abject submissionists, and that the
country was rescued from Great Britain in spite of
these friends of coercion.
We see now that the Black Republican abolition
fabric is tottering and reeling like a drunken man
iu spite of tlie efforts of its fanatical leaders to stay
the reactionary tide, and to keep their columns in
c ose order until thsy can reap the fruits of their
iJ-gootten and sectional victory, by the emp'oy-
ment of force against the Southern rebels. Daily
the rank and file of their army are leaving them,
.lio/inste/l tvifh j,rp«jpnt Ji«ocfor« oi:d fArotAPinff
nothing but ruin aud misery in the futnre. The
defections from abolitionism have already been so
extensive that the panic iu the Black Republican
party is assuming fearful proportions. Whatever
is to happen to the country, the section-
tional party which elected Mr. Lincoln is in the
last throes of dissolution, and can by no possibili
ty ever again become a controlling power in the
land.
Nothing but the firm and determined stand taken
by the South in self-defence could have brought
about this speedy and gratifying result, For this
work, we in the North, who have ever boldly
supported our Seuthe'u brethren against Aboii
tiouism, should cordially thank the South, whose
prompt and independent action has averted a
worse calamity than disuion, t. e , Abo.itionism.—
For one, we have no tears to shed because the
South have determined to save themselves from
disgrace and destruction As we have hated and
loathed the whining hypocrites who have taunted
South Carolina with cowardice and Virginia with
mental debility and general pauperism, so we
sympathize most heartily with the brave spirits of
the South, who, in a noble defence of their own
liberties, will at the same time enable the true
friends of the Union in the North to put down
Abolitionism and burry it so deep that its corrupt
carcass may never again be thrust into the faces
of honest meu. So mote it be.
From the Constitution.
HR. DOl'GLAS t O.YDE.HYS COERCION,
We have pleasure in reproducing from the official
report of Mr. Douglas's recent speech in the Senate
thst a portion of his remarks wnich relates to the
course to be pursued by the Federal Government
toward seceding States. Our abstract of the
speech, published on the day following its delive
ry, exhibited the position assumed by the Senator
from Illinois. His unqualified repudiation of
force, however, as means of preserving or restor
ing the Union, invests with interest and import
ance the reasoning which lead him to the conclu
sion. And though differing trom Mr. Douglas
touching the abtract principle of secession,—dis
senting from the view he holds upon the rights of
the States to terminate their connection with the
General Government,—we are pursuaded that he
expresses the judgment of all thoughtful lovers
of the Union when he rebukes coercion as render
ing “disuion certain, inevitable, “irrevocnble.”
"lam for peace,” he sajs, “to save “the Union:”
and confident we are that only by peace can the
Uuion ever he restored.
Upon this subject, Mr. Douglas said:
We are told that the authority of the Govern
ment must be vindicated; 'hat the Union must he
preserved; that rebellion must be pot down; that
insurrections must be suppressed, and the laws
must, be enforced. I agree to all this. I am in
favor of doing all these things according to the
Constitution and laws No man will go further
than I to maintain the just authority of the Gov
ernment, to preserve the Union, to put down re
bellion, to suppress insurrection, and to enforce
the laws. I would use all the powers conferred
by the Constitution for this purpose. But. in the
performance of these important and delicate duties
it must be borne in mind that those powers only
must be used, aud such measures employed, as are
authorized by the Constitution and laws. Things
should be called by the right names; and facts
whose existence can no longer be denied should
be acknowledged.
Insurrections and rebellions althongh unlawful
and criminal, frequently become successful revo
lutions. The strongest governments and proud
est monarchies on earth have often been reduced
to tlie humiliating necessity of recognising tbe
existence of governments defacto although not de
jure, in their revolted States and provinces, when
rebellion has ripened into successful revolution,
and the national authorities have oeen expelled
from their limits. It such cases, the right to re
gain possession and exact obedience to the laws
remains; but the exercise of that right is war, and
must be governed by the laws of war. Such waa
tbe relative condition of Great Britain and tbe
American colonies for seven years after the decla
ration of independence. The rebellion had pro
gressed and matured in revolution, with a govern
inent de facto and an army and navy to defend it.
Great Britain, regarding the complaints of the
colonies unfounded, refused to yield to their de
mands, and proceeded to reduce them to obedi
ence; not by the enforcement of tbe laws, but by
military force, armies and navies, according to tbe
rules and laws of war. Captives taken in battle
with arms in their hands, fighting against Great
Britain, were not exeented as traitors, but held as
prisoners of war, and exchanged according to tbe
usages of civilized nations. Tbe laws of nations,
the principles of humanity, of civilization, and
Christianity, demanded that the government de
facto should be acknowledged and treated as
such. While the right to prosecute war for the
purpose of reducing the revolted provinces to obe
dience still remained, yet it was a military remedy
*uu UUuUlt/Ll; OO CAtTebcU MCCUiUtlt^ lu *i*6 i ft*
tablished principles ot war.
It is said that, after one of the earliest engage
ments, the British gene al threatened to execute an
traitors all the ptis'iuers he had taken in batth;
and that General Washington replied that he, too
haa taken some prisoners, and wonld shoot two
for one until the British general should respect
the laws of war, and treat his prisoners according
ly. Divine Providence, in His infinite wis
dom and mercy, save our country from the humili
ation and calamities which now seem almost inevi
table. South Carolina has already declared her in
dependence of the United States;'has expelled tho
Federal authorities from her limits and established
a government de facto, with a military force to sus
tain it. I he revolution is complete, there being
no man within her limits who denies the authori
ty of her government or acknowledges allegiance
to that of the l.nited States, There is every rea
son to believe that seven other States will soon
follow her example; and much ground to appre
hend that the other slaveholding States will fol
low them.
How are we going to prevent the alliance be
tween these seceding States by which they may
establish a Federal Government, at least de facto,
for themselves? ]f they shall do so. and expel the
authorities of the United States from their limits,
as South Carolina has done, and others about to
do, so that there shall ho no human being
within their boundaries who acknowledges allegi
ance to the Lnited States,how are we going to
enforce the laws? Armies and navies can make
war, but cannot enforce laws in this country.—
'I he laws can be enforced only by the civil authori
ties, assisted by the military as a posse comita'us
when resisted in • xecuting judicial process. Who
is to issue tho judicial process in a State where
there is nojudge, no couit, co judicial function
ary? Who is to perform the duties of marshall in
executing the process where no man will or dare
accept the office? Who are to serve on juries
while every citizen is partierps erimtnis with the
accused? How are you going to comply w ith the
Constitution in respect to a jury trial, where there
are no men qualified to serve on the jury? I agree
that the laws should bo enforced. 1 hold that our
Government is clothed with the power and duty
ot using all the means necessary to the enforce
ment of the law, according to the Constitution aud
laws. The President is sworn to the faithful per
formance of this duty. I do not propose to in
quire; at this time, how far, and with what fideli
ty, the President has perfoimed that duty. His
conduct and duty in this regard, including acts of
commission and omission, while the rebellion was
in its incipient stages, and when confined to a
fewjndividuals. present a very different question
revolution has become complete, an<V tire f’eSMfl
authorities have been expelled, and the govern
ments dc facto put into practical operation, and in
the unrestrained and unresisted exercise ot all the
powers and functions of government, local and
national.
But we are told that secession is wrong, and that
South Carolina had no right to secede. I agree that it
IB wrong, unlawful, unconstitutional, criminal. In my
opinion, South Carolina had no right to secede ; but
she lias done it. She 1ms declared her independence
of us; effaced the last vestige ot our civil authority,
established a foreign government, and is now engaged
iu the preliminary steps to open diplomatic intercourse
with the great powers of the world. What next? If
her act was illegal, unconstitutional, and wrong, have
we no remedy ? Unquestionably we have the right
to use all the power and force necessary to regain pos
session of that portion of the Unit' d States, in order
that we may again enforce our Constitution and laws
upon the inhabitants. We can enforce our laws in
those States, Territories, and places only which are
within our possession. It often happens that tlie ter
ritorial rights of n country extend beyond the limits of
their actual possessions. That is oar ease at present
in respect to South Carolina. Our light "(jurisdiction
over that Stute for Federal purposes, according to the
Constitution, has not been destroyed or impaired by the
ordinance of secession, or any act of the C'.uvention.or
of the de facto Government. The right remains;
but the possession is lost, for the time being. “How
shall we regain the possession ?” is tlie principal in
quiry. It may he done'by arms, or by a peaceable ad
justment uf the matters in controversy.
Are kc prepared for icarl I do not. mean that
kind of preparation which consists of armies and na
vies, and supplies and munitions of war; but are we
prepared in our hearts for war with our own brethren
and kindred ? I confess I am not. While I affirm
that the Constitution is, and was intended to be, a
bond of perpetual Uuion ; while I can do no act and
utter no word that will acknowledge or countenance
the right of secession ; while I affirm the right and
duty of the Federal Government to use ail legitimate
means to enforce the laws, put down rebellion, and
suppress insurrection, I wili not meditate war, nor
tolerate the idea, until every effort at peaceful adjustment
shall have been exhausted, and the last ray of hope
shall have deserted the patriot’s heart. Then, and not
till then, will I consider and determine whnt course niv
duty to my country may require me to pursue in suen
an emergency. In my opinion, war, is disunion, cer
tain, inevitable, irrevocable. I am for peace to save
the Union.
The Oil Region of Pennsylvania seems
to be rather more extensive than was at
first supposed. Wells have been sunk in
Venango, Warren, Mercer, and many oth
er western counties, and there are no less
than four famous points, known as Mecca,
Oil Creek, Tstusuille and Tideoute. Of
the three latter a great deal has been pub
lished, but Mecca, which is less known,
appears to be hardly less important.—
From a statement in the Pittsburg Even
ing, Chronicle yvc learn that since the first
well was sunk there, in F ebruary last, De
tween six and seven hundred wells have
been put down at an aggregate cost of
$48,750, and two weeks ago there were
seventy-five engines in operation pumping
oil. Each well involves an outlay of frgp
$1,000, to $1,200 for engine, pump and
vats. They produce from three to twelve
barrels of oil a day each, except those of
Hoxie & Wilson and Skeels & Co., which
yield from fifty to one hundred barrels a
day. the average being for these two about
seventy-five barrells a day. The oil sells
at twenty-five cents a gallon. During
the past summer about one hundred and
fifty buildings have been erected, inclu
ding hotels, boarding houses, dwellings,
and 6tores. Land which in January could
have been bought at twenty-five to th'rty
dollars an acre, is now selling at three
hundred per acre. In fact the oil discov
eries have been already of immense val
ue to western Pennsylvania, and are peo
pling the forests and rearing up towns and
villages.
—M
Castle Pinckney is located on the south
ern extremity of a narrow slip of marsh
land, which extends in a northerly direc
tion to Hog Island Channel. To the har
bor side the so-called castle presents a
circular front. It has never been consid
ered of much consequence as a fortress,
although its proximity to the city would
give it importance, if properly armed and
garrisoned. From hasty observation we
find that there are about fifteen guns
mounted on the parapet; the majority of
them are eighteen and twenty-four pound
ers. Some “Columbiads” are, however,
within the walls. There ate also sup
plies of powder, shot, aud shell. At pre
sent there is uo garrison at the post; the
only residents are one or two watchmen,
who have charge of the harbor light.
Some thirty or forty day-laborers are em
ployed repairing the cisterns and putting
the place generally in order.
This concludes our sketch of the pres
ent aspect of affairs at three forts. Yvhicli
were meant to be, and which should al
ways remain, at once the pride and the
safeguard of our city.
Fort Moultrie is about three and a half
mi'es from the City of Charleston. It is,
however, within easy cannon range of
of Mount Pleasant, and might be attack
ed from the village of .VJoultrieville.
Spffrh of Senator Too mb*.
If any member of the Black Republican party
entertained an honest doubt as to the nature,
amount and effect of the grievances which haa
driven the South to assume her present attitude,
we think that Mr. Toombs dispelled that doubt in
his speech yesterday.
We have never listened to a more crashing bill
of indictment, sustained in its every count by
irrefragable proof of the guilt of those whom it
arraigned at the bar of the civilized world.
To say that Mr. Toombs was eloquent, power-
erfnl, bold and convincing, is only to attribute
to him qualities which everybody knows he pos
sesses in as great a degree as auy public man in
America since the days of Patrick Henry. But
never on any occasion did he display his (treat
powers in a higher degree or more telling effect
than yesterday. He stood forth as the champion
of a cause as mighty as it is just. He pleaded
for eight millions of his fellow citizens whose
rights are attacked, whose honor is assailed, and
with a boldness that was sublime, he hurled defi
ance in the face of those by whom this sacreli-
gions war of aggression has been declared.—
Washington Constitution 8th inst.
Secession Bonnet.—The Charleston Mercury
f ives the following description of a bonnet worn
y a South Carolina lady: . ,. .
“The bonnet is composed of white ana black
Georgia Cotton, covered with ■ net work <f black
cotton, tbe streamers ornamented with Palmetto
trees and Lone Stars embroidered » 8°“
while the feathers are formed of white and bite*
worsted.”