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twenty-nine ships for sale, and forty others for rent. The Northern ship-owners have already found out that Lincoln's blockade will not pay. The Kentucky (Lincoln) regiments, which it is said Major Anderson is to command, were raised almost entirely in Cincinnati, Ohio. Col. A. F. Rudler, lately returned from captivity in Honduras, is now recruiting a company of eighty men in Augusta, to enlist for the war. There is a firm in Elgin, Illinois, known as "Gray and Lunt." Half; the letters come to them directed to "Lay and Grunt."'*'* One day last week, according to the New York Courier, "a small, elegantly bound Bible was presented to Robert Anderson, aged 3* years, the only son of Major Anderson, the hero of Fort Sumter, by the children of the Home for Young Deaf Mutes/' The Legisla /-* ? ?. 1 .. ture ot jNortn tjaronna aajoarnea on iuoijday mcrning of last week, to meet again on the 26th of next month, if not sooner called together by the Governor. In Cin-' cinnati, on the 3d inst., whisky was only bringing 12 J cents per gallon. If Old Abe carries ont the blockade threat, the Porko-j politians will be unable to sell their favorite beverage at any price.* A good story is told of a Yankee company at Yonkers,! N. Y., called the Home Guard. They organized with the understanding that they were not to go to the wars, and not to leave Yonkers except in case of invasion. A steamer arrived at New York on Wednesday last, from Fortress Monroe, with the women and children of the garrison? an attack being considered not improbable. One or two soldiers have been "accidentally" shot in Washington. Some of them will be shot by design before long. The two hundred Indian warriors furnished by North Carolina, have arrived at Norfolk. The Liverpool papers congratulate the mercantile interests of that city upon the prospect of a great increase of their "steam trade," in consequence of the difficulties in America. They state that lines of steamers, to run direct between Liverpool and Southern ports, are to be established. Lincoln employs his troops in repairing the railroads in Maryland. A very wise precaution, as their principal employment will consist in making tracks. CONCORD CORRESPONDENCE. Concord, N. C., May 17, 18G1. Editors of Yorkville Enquirer: I set foot on the soil of the Old North State a few days ago, and, of course, found everything astir. As I approached the borders of the Rip Van Winkle Commonwealth, 1 catechised myself in this wise?"Am I going to the United States or not ?" The deliberate response of my intellect and heart was?"No, I am not." North Carolina has utterly spurned the rule of the despots at Washington, and is now virtually one of the Confederate States. On my arrival in Charlotte, about the first object that met my gaze was the flag of the South waving in triumph from a number of the most prominent buildings in the place, and the soldier's tents pitched on the grounds of the Military Institute. The redcoats who saluted us, are apart of the legion which is being raised, drilled and equipped, by Charles F. Fisher, of Salisbury. On the afternoon of my arrival at the "Cradle of Liberty," a stalwart Company of about ninety from Cleveland County, marched through the streets to their quarters at the Institute. A native North Carolinian who was making his way back from New York, where he has resided for several years past, informed me fully in regard to the spirit and belief of the denizens of Gotham, and of the North generally. He says that the whole affair is simply a matter of dollars and cents. When the first gun was fired at Fort Sumter, the North saw that the Rubicon was passed?the South could never be retained by the coaxing process. Unless whipped back, she would never return to the old Union. The North was ruined without the South, and hence, as the last effort at the old game of growing rich out of those whom they ma ligned, it was determined to coerce the South into the former fellowship of States. This it was thought could be easily done. The South could be conquered in a few weeks, and glory would cover the Northern armies. It was supposed that as soon as the Union banner, so called, was unfurled South of Mason and Dixon's line, thousands would rally around it, and thus the Secession rebels could be overawed and subdued. Volunteers were only asked for a three month's campaign, and the volunteering was done in the jubilant spirit which characterizes a fourth of July celebration. In the meantime, the tattered banner shot from the parapet of Fort Sumter was displayed as in the hands of Washington, and Major Anderson thawed himself to the excited multitudes. The cry of the stars and stripes was raised; a few of the city companies enlisted, and the starving thousands were gathered up from the grogshops, the sewers, and the brothels, and marched off in hot haste to Washington City and other points. This was the commencement of the insane and hellish crusade. What the ending will be I leave the reader to conjecture. BURKE. For thR Yorkville Enquirer. REGIMENTAL FLAG. A committee of seven ladies of Spartanburg, matrons and daughters, desiring to present a Regimental Flag to the Fifth Regiment of South Carolina Volunteers, now stationed on Sullivan's Island, near Charleston, and composed of volunteers from Spartanburg, Union and York Districts, and commanded by Col. M. Jenkins, of York ; Lieut. Col. Legg, of Spartanburg; and Maj. Thomson, of Union ; and desirous that each ot the Districts so well represented should share in the honor of presenting to the Regiment such a testimonial of their esteem, they have deputed me to address to you this communication, cordially inviting the ladies of your District to unite with them in makinsr ud a subscription for - c ? such a purpose A considerable amount has been already subscribed by the ladies of Spartanburg?their subscriptions being limited to SI each. Will you please act in this matter, and invite through your paper, their co-assistance, and request their subscriptions to be forwarded to J. M. Elford, for the Committee, Spartanburg, S. C. The Committee are desirous that the matter should be attended to at once, as they wish the banner completed as soon as possible. Yery respectfully, yours, J. M. ELFORD, For the Committee. Shooting at Raleigh. I Capt. Burton, of the "Cleveland Guards" writing to the Shelby Eagle, under date of the 12th inst., gives the following account of the recent shooting affair at Raleigh : ? O We have a company encamped with us, from Mecklenburg, called the Randlesburgh Rifles, who are a fine set of fellows; they have had, however, a very serious affair in their company. One of their privates by the name of W. H. Wilson, not being wil? ? Vii-mnin nnnnoinod thn rim. UUg tiU gv iu f ?4?*UtWJ VVUVW*1VV? VMV ?..? bolical intent to murder his captain; for! tunately however, he did not succeed. "On the 9th inst., the Captain called upon all who were not willing to go, to step four paces in front. Ten stepped out, Wilson amoDg the number?the remainder of the company commenced to rally around and cheer the flag; Wilson drew a pistol, presented it, and some one struck him on the arm, just as he fired, which prevented his killing Capt. Erwin. The ball took effect in the fleshy part of the left thigh? passing through and causing only a flesh wound. He was arrested immediately, placed in irons and a Court Martial detailed to try him. I had the honor to be President of the court. Lieuts. Durham and Jenkins, from my company, being also detailed. The court commenced the inves tigation on yesterday, and concluded to-1 day. I cannot, however, give you the sen- i tence of the Court, as that is secret for the ' present. Federal Troops Occupying Baltt- j more.?The Baltimore Snn, of Tuesday, i says: Last evening, the United States troops encamped at the Relay House, being previously relieved by other troops, were em- J barked on a train of cars and quietly ar- ! rived at I bo Camden station about 7 o'clock. ! The police authorities were not notiffi d of ; the movement until the appearance of the ; train made it manifest, when Capt. Boyd, j of the Southern District, repaired to the j station with twenty-five officers, but the j number of spectators collected was not so ! large as to incommode the troops in disem- ] barking. The troops comprised the Sixth ] Massachusetts Regiracut, the Kighth New j York Regiment and the Boston Light Ar- j tillery Company, six pieces, making alto-' gether 1,500 men. The body was com- j manded by (leu. Butler in person. Post Office Stamps.?There seems to j be anxiety in regard to postage stamps when | the Confederate Government, through the j Post Office Department, takes charge of the j j service. There need be no alarm on this j I score, for a design has been selected and a j contract partially made for a supply. The j new stamp is very beautiful, and quite in ! contrast with the old. The size is a trifle ' larger, and in the centre is an elegant steel engraving of Washington, (a front view,) j taken from his well known portrait painted I by Stuart. It will meet with universal ap- j probation, and will probably meet the pub-! j lie eye early in June, or as soon thereafter | as practicable.?Montgomery Advertiser. The Southern Forts.?The New York Daily News says it is the opinion of the ablest officers in the federal army that the fortifications seized by the Southern States cannot be retaken; that the defences of the Belize are impregnable, and that Fort Pulaski cannot be reduced by any fleet or army the United States can send against it. LATEST NEWS, i Opened and Examined. From the special telegrams to the Charleston Mercury, on Saturday morning, we ( learn that Mr. Holland, bearer of dispatches to the President of the Southern Confede- , racy from the Commissioners now in Enrope, was arrested at the North and his papers opened and read. He was then suffer- j ed to depart. The Southern Column. Some 12,000 troops, destined for Virgin- . ia, says the Athens (Tenn.,) Pout, have passed over the road in the last ten days.? ' They are generally well uniformed, and most of them well proportioned men. The forces of North Carolina, in large . numbers, are said to be concentrated at j Weldon, ready to advance, at a moment's warning, to any point in Virginia where their services may be needed. Trade in the Confederacy.?We are 1 gratified to learn that oar merchants are now receiving large supplies of coffee, and ( other merchandize from New Orleans, via 1 Memphis. Also, that several shipments of rice have beep made by railroad to Rich- ' mond, Memphis, Mobile, and other points ' in the Confederate States. We hear that upwards of 2000 bales of Cotton have been sent over the Charleston aod Savannah Railroad, to fill up vessels 1 now loading at Savannah for Liverpool.? Mercury. Affairs at Pensacola. i The Montgomery correspondent of the Charleston Courier, in noticing an un- 1 founded rumor in that city, that fighting had commenced at Fort Pickens, says : "One thing, however, seems certain, and that is, we may look out for a contest in a very few days, perhaps in a few hours. 1 All arrangements seem to be rapidly draw- 1 ing to a close. Over one hundred and twenty guns have been put into position by our troops; fifteen thousand men are con- i centrated at the point; they have under- ; gone rigid drill for many weeks; the most ; formidable batteries and defensive works : have been thrown up; the force has been divided, subdivided, and organized; and, lastly, the President himself has gone to in- ' spect and satisfy himself of the strength of . the Confederate fortifications. His presence will inspire the troops with additional confidence, and consciousjthat they fight di- : rectly under the eye of the chief, they will : emulate each other in deeds of noble daring. Our Volunteers. The Evening News of Saturday states that a telegram has been received from Montgomery, which extends the honor to the South Carolina Volunteer Regiments of *\*%? rrilnorn r\ nrncnruinrr fllflir fircrflniv.fl. mo ...... w.B r-ion by volunteering for the war, and to march immediately to Virginia. This is offered, although the policy of the Government had been adopted of raising only companies for service, and for the President to appoint all field officers. This is a great honor for our regiments, thus to be offered the privilege of preserving their officers and organization. Some of the regiments are to be kept to defend our coast. We find the following notification in the Courier: Adjutant and Inspector-Gf.n's Office, Charleston, S. G, May 17, 1861. Messrs. Editors: You may state, by authority of this office, that no further permits will be granted to persons going to Virginia to join Gregg's or Kershaw's Kegiments by the Governor. Any further recruiting for these regiments will not be permitted, as they have been mustered into Confederate service. S. It. GIST. Telegraphic Items. -r? if - "I DAl<TIMOKJ?, may It). ucu. nuirei uog issued a proclamation stating that he has occupied Baltimore to enforce respect to the laws, both State and Federal, and directs that all manufacturers of arms report to him. lie forbids all transportations of arms and stores South; requests all officers of the Maryland militia to report to the General in command; prohibits the display of any flag, banners, ensigns, or devices, of the Confederate States; and declares all persous who exhibit them give evidence of a design to afford aid and comfort to the enemy. The Governors of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, pledge their States to protect the Unionists of Virginia, Kentucky, and Missouri. .The small pox has undoubtedly broken j out in the capitol at Washington. Alexandria, May 16.?The collectors of customs in North Carolina and Virginia ceased muking returns since the blockade. | Western Virginia is exempt from the operations of the blockade ordered by Lincoln. Washington, May 1G.?Many of the troops at Washington have refused to take the oath (of obedience to King Abe), be jause toe municipal autnoruies 01 ineir homes refuse all sustenance to their families. Boston, May 17.?Ex-President Pierce is out in favor of a peaceful separation. Mobile, May 17.?The privateer steam3r Ivey, captured, as a prize, the ship Marshall, of Providence, this morning.? Outside the bar, another vessel has been captured, whose name is unknown. Harper's Ferry, May 17.?An attack :s daily expected. Virginians are arriving !n numbers, and every means of defence is j ivailed of. Washington, May 17.?Orders have seen issued that the rapid firing of three >uns and the ringing of the alarm bells, is ;o be the signal for the men in the encampnents to be marched to the city. Eighteen privates of the New York Fifth Regiment were drummed out, yesterday, uecause they refused to take the oath. Washington, May 18.?The diplomatic ;orps are anxiously waiting the coarse of events. It is rumored that France has an igent traveling throughout the South. The expenses of the War Department are mormous, and fears have arisen of raising sufficient means. The New York Tribune is becoming alarmed, and says that Virginia is full of troops, armed and equipped. From Montgomery.?The Macon (Ga.) Telegraph says : "From a party in a position to know, we learn that the military plans of President Davis aro but partially disclosed even to Congress itself. The President reposes perfect confidence in the capacity and qualifications of Gen. Lee. Men are proffered in abundance; of money there is enough for the present, and if the war should be protracted, which it is believed will be the case, favorable prospects are opening for the future. The utmost confidence exists of maintaining Southern Honor and independence. Mr. Russel, the special correspondent of the London Times, left Montgomery amply satisfied on these points: 1st. The order, docility and loyalty of our servile population, z. me suDsianiiai unity of our people in this struggle for independence. 3d. The utter impossibility of reconstruction." The Blockade.?For two days past our port has been without .the presence of the Niagara, which vessel has left for parts unknown. She has been reported off Savannah, in company with the brig Perry, and has been seen off North Edisto; but, at present, we have no certain information of her position. The Huntress has also been observed near this bar, but she has also left; our port is, consequently, without any obstruction at the moment; and yesterday we had several arrivals from foreign ports, among them a schooner with a cargo of molasses from Cardenas, and a British brig with pig iron and coal from Glasgow. The latter has been taken up to return to the same port, and has been engaged, full of Sea Island Cotton at the enormous freight of two pence half penDy (2Jd.) per pound. Such a freight has not been given in the memory of the oldest inhabitant. Charleston Mercury. Proposed Bank Congress.?Tbe Legislature of Tennessee, on the 8th instant, passed the following resolutions, providing for the holding of a Bank Congress of the Southern States: Resolved, That in the present unsettled and distracted posture of public affairs, it is important that the banks of the Southern States should, at an early day, be represented in a General Convention or Congress, to confer and adopt such line of policy as will best promote the general welfare, and insure a currency of uniform value throughout the South. Resolved, That said Congress be held at Atlanta, Georgia, on the first Monday in June, 18G1, or at such other time and place as may be designated by a majority of the States co-operating. Resolved, That Dempsey Weaver, Granville P. Smith, JobnKirkman, D.N. Kennedy, Fred. W. Smith, Moses J. Wiggs, John R. Branner, W. D. Fulton and Wm. * ^ ?^ ^ **?j /lAlrtrtftfna a ?nrv ill yaiirius, uc ujjjjuilucu ucicgaica iu icpresent the banks of Tennessee in said Congress, and that the Governor notify them of their appointment. Resolved, That copies of these resolutions be forthwith forwarded by the Governor of Tennessee to the Governors of the several Southern States, with the request that they urge their banks, to participate in said Congress. Swarming the Seas.?We learn that there are now quite a number of privateers in the service of the Confederate Government, cruising off the Gulf and Atlantic coast, all well armed and manned. Despatches have been received in this city showing that hundreds of others are fitting out at various points for the same purpose. In three weeks from this time, our privateersmen will ''swarm the seas," and then ?wo betide the merchant ship that sails under the once beloved, but now detested, ^uuuiiuac ucgraucu ujr uvuoutuuvuusyiug fanaticism,) stars and stripes. A flag which now only means, "stars for the Northern, and s^-ijjes for the Southern States." Montgomery Mail. Suspicious Character Arrested.? We understand that Colonel Cash has arrested a man who was passing through Florence on Monday morning, and from papers found upon him, as well as his movements in the interior of this State for the past few weeks, which have been closely watched, it is presumed that he is a spy of the Federal Government. The man feigns insanity, and evades answers to questions, but the proof of his guilt is pretty well established. Much excitement prevails in Florence, and it is not known what will be his fate. It has been currently reported that Lin coin hag his spies throughout all sections of the South, who are constantly reporting to the authorities at Washington the doings of our people. It is time that the most rigid efforts were used to ferret out all such persons, and treat them only as spies deserve to be treated. We hope every city and town will establish striot plans for the detection of all suspicious characters, as the amount of injury they can inflict upon us and our cause is incalculable.?Evenivy News. Bleedino Gloriously?Sign op a Fainting Fit.?The cash continues to fly in splendid style at the North. It is now ascertained that the expenses of the Rump Government have reached the handsome aggregate of two millions of the hard per day, and that they are still rapidly tending upwards. What exhilirating intelligence! What a fascinating prospect ahead of spouting veins! But what is yet more delightful to be&r is, that the effect of the hitherto coupious depletions begin already to b^e seen in symptoms of an approaching swoon iu the patient; for the N. York Times informs as, that at the last pay fvia t^naalrlnn mflnn vnrr? u7a.q UOjr aU buu x/ivuaiju J.1ht j A M*Vk vmvvv not a dollar in band to meet the disbursements. The London Times.?The New York *' Herald is disgusted with the views of the London Times and its correspondent, Mr. Russell, on American affairs. The Times and Mr. Russell are beginning to get a glimpse of the real Btate of things in this country, and hence the peevish complaints ' of the Herald, which the Times will probably regard about as much as a first-class locomotive does the yelping of a Scotch terrier.?Richmond Dispatch. The Traitor's Assurance to the Baboon.?Old "Fuss and Feathers" gives the fullest assurance to old Abe of success; says he understands the resources of the Southern States?says they have neither bread, money nor men, and thinks it hardly necessary to convene Congress in July next; as he will by that time subdue the wt"1* South, and make them sue for peace. We think, however, that if the poor old creature would resort to a few moments' reflection, he would see the absurdity of his egotism. From Norfolk.?The people of Norfolk are fortifying every approach to the city, and troops are pouring in daily. They have declined allowing any steamers to enter their port, not even to bring the mails, as the enemy will thereby gain a knowledge of their purposes. AH communication is now cut off by the bay. No visitors are allowed at Fortress Monroe, but its garrison is very strong, numbering about seven thousand men. Can't Stand a Long War.?The New York Herald significantly remarks: The business community demand that the war shall be short; and the more vigorously it is prosecuted the moro speedily will it be closed. Business men can stand a temporary reverse. They can easily make arrangements for six months or a year. But tliey cannot endure a long, uncertain and tedious contest. #brt?arg. Died?In Yorkville, on Saturday, 18th instant, BESSIE LAIRD, youngest daughter of i. C. and.M. E. Miller,aged 11 months nnd 30 days. Suddenly, in this District, on the 9th instant, Mr. GIL1 BERT ENl.OE, in the Sfith year of his age. THE accounts due ME AC HAM & WHEELER are in my hands and must be settled, either by CASII or NQTE?/ AM not PARTICULAR which. These Accounts have all been due more thnu twelve months, and yet you can have a chance to settle by note at anytime before the first day of July next. After that date, every account will be put in suit without discrimination.? Come and settle. I do not want the money, but the business of the firm must be closed. Nor do I wish you to paycost, but after the first day of July I will take no control of the accounts, thus both debt and cost, will have to come in CASH. B. T. WHEELER. I xfnvqi 20 tf T AND FOR SALE.?THE SUBI J SCKIUER offers for sale a VALUABLE PLANTATION, lying in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 11 miles west of Charlotte, on the waters of Paw Creek and the Catawba ltivcr. The tract contains 340 ACRES, about GO acres of which is fine CREEK AND RIVER BOTTOMS. On the premises is a good DWELLING HOUSE with all necessary outbuildings. Payment can be made to suit purchasers. For further particulars address the subscriber at Clay Hill, S. C. 11. D. STOYVE. May -11 20 3m