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SEMI-WKERLY TRUE FLAG. SATURDAY, MaFlB, 186 L I). 11. MASON, Editor and Proprietor. D. M. HOOD, Associate Editor. lew York and Secession. New York city, has been considered in the South, more southern in its feel ings than any other Northern communi ty, but it seems, for the last month, she is trying to out Herod, Herod, in her devotion to the Black Republican power at Washington. There must be some cause for this, outside of the great love they bear to Lincoln, as, at the late elec tion for President, that city gave a large majority against the present incumbent of the Presidential chair at. Washington, and declared that they would tight with the South, rather than uphold the unholy and unjust crusade that Lincoln and his party were urging upon us and our insti tutions. Meetings were held in which the independence of the Confederate States was acknowledged, and commit tees were sent to Washington urging up on the government, the necessity of an early recognition of the independence of the cotton States, and new guarantees to the constitution to hold the border States in the Union. Not only this, but Mayor Wood favored the secession ol New York city, and urged it in a circu lar to the citizens of that city. Then, there must be a cause for the great devo tion now evinced by them for the main tenance and enforcement of the laws. What can that be? Have they, up to this late day, been advocating doctrines incomptable with the letter and spirit of the constitution? We think not, and no honest man in New York has changed his views in regard to the doctrine of State Rights. The fundamental law of government has been studied too long, and expounded too often by the Democ racy of New York, not to have fillly un derstood the principles they were teach ing. It is not then, a change of opinion upon that point. Bankruptcy stars them in the face. — The trade from the South has been torn from them and Gotham is reaping a. harvest she did not bargain for. The South was looked upon as of but of minor impor tance in a commercial point of view, but as soon as her trade was cut off, that ol importing and exporting deteriorated in like proportion, and the mercantile Houses of that city began to totter and tumble as if an earthquake had visited, and torn down the great Metropolis of Amer ican commerce. Then, their devotion to the Union, is to regain their former pros perty, and monopolize the profits of the labor of the hated slave of the South. — Touch a yankees pocket, and you touch his soul, is a truism, that is not too well es tablished. Notwithstanding the traitorous conduct of former friends, the Confederate States will live and prosper, and enjoy the fruits of their own labor. Too long have we known that the cotton fields ol the South was meat, bread and raiment to the North, and now when their own folly has been the cause of the withdraw al of our support, they pounce down up on us like famished Hyena, and threat en our annihilation, unless we return like good children to feed and fatten them for all time to come. Is there, within the limits ol the Con federate States, anyone, so lost to honor, as’to think for a momeut of returning to a government that sucks from us the last dollar we make, and then quarrel with us because we have not another to give? We think not. The South has weighed well the cost of this war—she has gone into it coolly, and if need be, she will kill out every yankce in the North, to maintain her independence, ♦ How tilings Look. We would infer from present indica tions, that the movement upon the pari of the Northern government, was to con centrate their forces at three different points. Washington city, Cairo and Fort Pickens. The movement of the forces at Wash ington, is destined for an aggressive movement upon Virginia, in the first in stance. After a subjugation of that State, the Army will then proceed to North Carolina and Georgia, and finall} haul up at Montgomery, the capitol ol the Confederate States. The forces concentrated at Cairo, are to subjugate the States of the Mississip pi valley, and quarter at New Orleans. The forces concentrated at Fort Pick- ens, are to subjugate Florida and Ala bama. The above is the paper programme, of the powers at Washington, and they are fools enough to believe that they can carry their designs into execution with out the least diiliculty. They talk of an army 200,000 men effecting this •irand scheme, with as much confidence, as if they were waging war against a nation of babies. When they accomplish this grand object, it will be alter they have slain their thousands. We will meet them at Phillippi, andcontest every inch of Southern soil at the point ol the bayonet. < ♦ Senatorial Election. I'he Cartersville Express, and Cass ville Standard, suggest the name of Col. Watt Harris of that county, as a suitable candidate for Senator of this District, at the approaching October election. Aside from Col. Harris' ability, they claim the Senator, because of that coun ty having the largest population, of the three composing the District. We think this county, upon the same parity of reasoning, having the largest amount of taxable properly, should have the first Senator. M hile Cass has an excess ol population, of SOI, over Floyd, (nothing to brag on,) Floyd has an excess of taxa ble property of 8570,403. The question then arises which count}’ is entitled to the Senator. Again Cass pays into the State Treasury 85,564, and draws out of it $4,698. Ballance to their credit $866. Floyd pays into the State Treasury 86,044, and draws out, $3,356. Ballance to her credit, $2,688. Would it not be better for Cass county to allow us to have the Senator, that she might have to her credit, $360 more, which would increase tiie amount over what sht draws out. to $1206, not quite half the amount Floyd contributes to the gener al expense of the State. If you could increase your population, one or two thousand, you would save the expense ol sending any tax to Milledgeville, as you could send instead, the receipt of your Ordinary, requesting the Treasuer, to send balance due. But jesting aside, we would say to out cotemporaies, they are treating the Hon. Mark Johnson, rather badly, in overlook ing his claims, if Cass is entitled to the Senator. Mr. Johnson received twe years since, the unanimous vote of the county for Senator, and we think, one ol the three late Senators is entitled to the position. i\lr. Johnson is a gentleman and a scholar, and would make us an ex cellent Senator, and we have nodoubt, would receive the undivided support of the entire district. All parties in Cass trusted him two years since.—why not trust him now? Personal. —We received the following note from, Mr. Hix, of this county, which we hope will be read. We do no. know anything about the charges brongh’ against him, and can say nothing in ex tenuation, in addition tn what he has said himself. Floyd Coi ntv, Ga., May 13th, 1861. To the Editors of the True Flag;— l wish you to give .an insertion in your pa per, to the following sentiment, upon the important question now’ pending be tween the North and South. I was a Union man, and was long deluded bj false hopes and promises of an adjust ment on the part of the North. I wa; born a Southern man, and have always resided in the South, —I am fully with her in contending for her rights, and de fending her institutions. I have been recently, most shamefully misrepresen ted, and on this account, I wish my po sition defined. These rumors are got ten up to my prejudice, and are calcula ted to sour the public mind against me unless contradicted. Yours respectfully, WILEY B. HIX. The Southerner will please copy. ’*■ Le SMflerence. The North is fighting io prevent the ruin of their commerce and manufactur ers—the South for great and eternal principles. The North is actuated b} purely selfish motives —the South for In dependence since they have been denied equality and justice. The North is figh ting for pay and plunder—the South for their lives and property. Defeat will bring upon ns disgrace and poverty. Victory will make us the greatest and most prosperous nation on earth. The North has long oppressed us—we ask the poor privilege of separating from our traducers. The North can yield—the South cuuudt/ 1 his is ’the lisue fairlyl made up. The South will conquer or die, and death would be infinitely pre ferable to life among our negro-equality conquerors.— Jlvulunche. BY TELEGRAPH, Washington, May 16. —The War De partment estimated that there will be 50,- 000 troops in this place, Baltimore and Annapolis on Saturday. Many of the troops have refused to take the oath, because the municipal au thorities at home have refused sustainance to their families. St. Louis, May 16.—The case of Capt. McDonald, on a writ of habeas corpus, is before Judge Treat. Gen. Harney stated substantially that McDonald was taken prisoner while supporting an as semblage in opposition to the Federal Government; that McDonald was not in the Arsenal, nor within the jurisdiction of the Court; that the authorities at Washington had the matter in charge, and he should carry out their instruc tions. The case was postponed until Monday next. Harrisburg, May 16.—Major Ander son has arrived on his way to the West. He was greeted with cheers by an im mense concourse. It is stated by Governor Curtin that John C. Breckenridge w’ould join Major Anderson at Cincinnati, and take a com mand under him. This statement crea ted a profound sensation. Major Anderson states that the Euro pean steamer yesterday brought a large quantity of improved arms for the Fede ral Government, and that each succeed ng steamer will bring more. Alexandria, May 16. —The Collec tors of the ports in North Carolina and Virginia have ceased to make returns to Washington. Western Virginia has peen exempted by the Government at Washington from the operation of the blockade. Baltimore, Md., May 15.—The Mar yland Guards seized on 600 minnie mus kets at the armory, and concealed them. Montgomery, May 16.—The Postmas ter General has issued his proclamation announcing that he will be ready to take control of the Postal affairs on the Ist lay of June. New Orleans, May 16.—The barque Ocean Eagle, with Lime, from Rockland, Marne, was captured this morning by the Privateer Calhoun. The Governor refuses to accept any more troops unless they enlist for the war. Advices from Northern Texas state, hat eight hundred Federal troops are in post on the Wachita. The Texans are nolding them at bay, with a fair pros pect of driving them away. Baltimore, May 16.—Ross Winans has been sent under guard to Fort Mc- Henry. His friends have nominated aim for Congress. The city is occupied by Federal troops Regiments are organizing in this State to support the Federal Government Mistjimsiy, Mty 16.—’n Congres to-day Mr. Ochiltree, of Texas, introduced a resolution instructing the Committee on Indian Affairs to enquire into and -eport upon the propriety of the Confed eracy taking charge of and providing or the Indians upon the reserves in Texas. Mr. Brooke, of Miss., introduced a bill establishing a patent Office. Congress then went into secret session.- Subsequently secresy was removed from a message from president Davis, com municating a copy of a letter from Hon. John A. Campbell, of Ala., and formerly a Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States. This letter was addressed by Judge Campbell to Secretary vVm. H. Seward pending the latter’s negotiations with the Southern Commis sioners at Washington, in which negotia tions Judge Campbell acted as a volun tary inter-mediator between the two Governments in order to prevent, if pos sible, a collision between them. Hechar ges Secretary Seward with duplicity in this affair;and the whole correspondence is highly interesting. Another message was received from president Davis recognizing Hon. John L. Clingman as a commissioner from North Carolina to the Government of the Confederate States, and states that the latter conveys asurances that North Car olina will soon co-operate with the South ern Confederacy. He was invited to a seat in Congress, both duriflg publip and private sessions, atid also to take part in the diseuwionir z A resolution was adopted providing for the payment, by the Confederacy, of the South Carolina troops under Gen, Beau* regard. A number of appointments of Judges, Attorneys, and Marshals, were then con firmed by Congress. ' FOR THE “SOUTHERN CONFED ERACY. ’ Washington, May 15.—The Secreta ry of the Treasury, orders all officers of Customs to prohibit the transmission of munitions of war, or supplies to the South, including Telegraphic instruments and materials. Gen. Butler has ordered the outposts of Col. Jones’Camp, at the Relay House, near Baltimore, to be extended ten miles towards Harper’s Ferry. The Capitol is surrounded by a circle of encampments, controlling-all the roads to Virginia and Maryland. A detachment of volunteers have gone to Baltimore. A New Jersey Regiment has been or dered to Alexandria. Gen. Wool has been ordered to the command of Fortress Monroe. The Providence (R. I.) Banks take half a million of the Federal Loan, St. Louis, May 15. —Gen. Harney has published an address, in which he says the whole power of the Government will undoubtedly be exerted to keep Missou ri in the Union. He deems it his duty to suppress all unlawful combinations of men, whether military or otherwise. Capt. Lyon has been elected Brigadier- General over General Frost of the first and fourth Regiments of Federal Volun teers, with the concurrence of the Presi dent. Naw York, May 15.—The 69th Regi ment has been accepted by the President, to serve during the war. Another Zouave Regiment and a Bos ton Regiment are ready to march. The steamship Kangaroo has arrived from Liverpool. Her news has been an ticipated. Baltimork, May 15.—The Federal troops are now fully established at Fed eral Hill.—[Federal Hill completely commands the city ] A Schooner with Pikes, manufactured by Thomas Winans, has been seized. It is reported that the Virginians, who have fortified the Maryland Heights over looking Harper’s Ferry, do not intend to evacuate them. ? Ou Sunday last, 7,000 stand of arms, and a lot of cannon, arrived. A bitter feeling exists in "Washington county, Maryland, [near Harper’s Fer ry,] against the Virginians, and a collis ion is considered probable. Thomas Winans was cordially receiv ed by the Virginians. The Legislature of Maryland has ad journed till the 4th of June. Harrisburg, May 15.—1 tis understood, that Governors Curtin of Pennsylvania, and Dennison of Ohio, have pledged the Union men of Western Virginia all the forces in their States, to protect them ag ainst the secessionists. The Governers of Indiana and Illinois have made the same promise to the Un ion men of Kentucky. The Governors of all the free States, from Pennsylvania, Westward, have ask ed and obtained a pledge from Lincoln that no compromise nor cessation of war shall take place until the National Flag floats over all the national property. St. Johns, N. F. 15.-—The steamship Parana has arrived from Galway, bring ing Liverpool advices to Tuesday, the 7th instant. Cotton was firm. Sales not given. Consols, 91 f@9ll. Lord John Russell made an important statement in the House of Commons re lative to American affairs. As to the Federal Governmenteomruitting infringe ments on Inter-national Law by collect ing duties from" foreign ships before breaking bulk, the Law officer said so much depended on circumstances that no definite instructions could be sent by cruisers. He believed the collection im practicable. Relative to the Blockade, he said it could only be recognized when made ef fective. Regarding Letters of Marque, it was the opinion of the Government that the Southern Confederacy must be recogniz ed as belligerents. Other important questions are still un der consideration. The betrothal of the Princess Alice to ♦ t fhihee Louis Hesse bad been funnully announced. In the House of Commons, lord John Russell, in answering a question pro pounded by Kir. Evarts, said that En£* land had directed a naval force to proceed to America for the protection of British shipping. He said England would use every possible means to avoid taking part in this lamerttable contest; and advised hi» Government to keep out of it. The London “Times” says that the excitement between the Northern and Southern States in Arn'eticH? been paralleled since the early days of the French rezolution. Philadelphia, May Id. Robert Ty ler has resigned his office of Clerk of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and has left the city. Washington, May 15.—The Govern ment has accepted two Regiments Kan sas —one for three months, the other for three years. The War Department calculates on having 50,000 troops concentrated here this week. New York, May 15.-—Maj. Anderson left for Cincinnati to-day. An opinion prevails here that Washi ngton will be attacked. Special Dispatch to the Southern Republic. Richmond, May 14.—A special Mes senger has arrived who informs the Gov ernor and Council that a large body of troops, horses, and mules have advanced from Fort Monroe, across the creek a con siderable distance on A irginia land. Richmond, Va , May 14. —The Secre tary of the* Navy at Washington says that Charleston, Savannah and Mobile will be blockaded in a few days. The Niagara has been ordered to New Pawnee still off Alexandria. Reported capture of two Privateers off Gardner’s Island near New York to-day by a frigate of the heavy connonading. The Washington Authorities seem to de- the blockade being sufficient to subffue the South with the recapture of the_Forts. ’The indications are that a collision will take place at Harper’s Ferry. The Confederate forces are strongly posted at that point. The movement towards separation in Western Virginia at Wheeling is pro gressing. It is proposed to call the new State New Virginia. Twenty-five coun ties are represented in the Convention. Richmond, May 14. —The Great Eas- f tern made her trip in nine and a half days. She encountered heavy gales, and rolled tremendously, but did not pitch. The London Times in an editorial, May Ist, leans in favor of the South, and says Lincoln may well hesitate to begin the war, and repeat British enter prise at New Orleans. From the Charleston' Mercuiy. Richmond, May 13.—■’Lincoln has is sued the following ploclamation: PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STRTES. Whereas an insurrection exists in the State of Florida, by which the lives, lib erty and property of loyal citizens of the United States are endangered; and’ whereas it; is deemed proper that all needful measures should be taken for the protection of such citizens, and all officers of the United States in the dis charge of their public duties in the State aforesaid: ; Now, therefore, be it known, that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the Uni ted States, do hereby direct the comman der of the forces of the United States on the Florida coast, to permit no person to exercise any office or authority upon the islands of Key West, the Tortugas and Santa Rosa, which may be inconsistent with the laws and Constitution of the United States; authorizing him, at the same time, if he shall find it necessary, to suspend the writ of habeas corpus, and to remove from the vicinity of the United States fortress all dangerous and suspicious persons. In witness whereof, &c., A. LINCOLN. Washington, May 10. By the President: Alexandria, May 13.—Thirty-seven thousand troops are now in Washington. The desertions from Lincoln’s army are quite numerous. Numerous runaways from Virginia have been arrested in Washington. The Postmaster General of the United States has made arrangements for the transportation of the mails from New York to Fort Pickens and Havana by means of Government steamers.