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GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE. Tho annexed extracts comprise that por? tion of Gov. Gist's annual message touch? ing upon Federal affairs: In obedience to the Resolutions passed by the General Assembly of this State at the last regular Session, expressing the opinion that the slavoholding States should immediately meet together to concert measures for united action, and instruct? ing the Governor to appoint a Commis? sioner to Virginia, "to express to the au? thorities of that State the cordial sympa? thy of the people of South Carolina with the people of Virginia, and their earnest desire to unite with them in measures of common defeuce," and also to transmit to all the Southern States an invitation to meet in Convention, to consult and mature measures for the safety and security of the South and their institutions, I imme? diately appointed to that ollice the Hon. C. G.'Memminger, the mover of the Res? olutions, a gentleman not only of a high character and literary attainments, but who was generally regarded as the expo? nent of the opinions of the conservative portion of the people of this State. It ' was thought desirable to send a Commis? sioner who would not only have the abili? ty to explain our position, and place us in a proper light before the Legislature and people of-Virginia, but who would.by his antecedents, convinced them that our great aim and object in asking for a con? ference with our Southern sisters, was not to plan a dissolution of the Union, but to save it, if possible, by insisting on satis? factory guarantees from the North, that we were in future to bo unmolested in our persons and property, acknowledged as equals in carrying our slaves to any ter? ritory belonging to the United States.and having protection by the Federal Govern? ment against any attempt* to interfere in any way with this property. Mr. Mcm minger was kindly received, hospitably entertained, and listened to with much at? tention, but his masterly and unanswera? ble argument before the Legislature and people of Virginia failed to convince them of the necessity of concerted action on the part of tho Southern States in Convention. The State of Virginia thought proper to decline the proposed conference of the Southern States, as will be seen by the resolutions of her General Assembly, here? with transmitted, and only Mississippi and Alabama, of all the slaveholding States, acceded to the proposal. No such meeting of the States has tak? en place, as it was thought tho number agreeing to meet was too small to effect the desired object, by producing that mor? al effect which would unquestionably have resulted from a general meeting of the States interested. One of the Resolutions adopted by Virginia in response to tho in? vitation of South Carolina and "Mississippi to meet in conference, expresses the opin? ion that '-Virginia does not yet distrust the capacity of tho Southern States, by a wise aud firm, exercise of their reserved powers, to protect the rights and liberties of the people, aud to preserve the Federal Union," and for this purpose she desires tho " concurrent action of the Southern States; but she adds "that efficient co-op? eration will be more safely obtained by such direct Legislative action of the sever? al States as may be necessary and proper, than through the agency of an assemblage which can exercise no legitimate power except to dobate and advise." Thus we see that although Virginia had strong hopes at that time of preserving the Federal Union, she was unwilling to re? sort to any other way of effecting the ob? ject than by the separate action of each State, which- would have the effect of pro? ducing the concurrent action of all the States interested. If, therefore, Virginia is right as to the best mode of redressing wrongs and obtaining the concum it ac? tion of other States, it follows that the separate action of each is the best method ofgetting co-operation or concerted action of the other States in any movement, and it would therefore be wise in South Caro? lina, in imitation of Virginia, to decline a representation in "any assemblage which can exercise no legitimate power except to debate and advise;" and in no assem? blage whatever until by the ordinance of her Convention she, has seceded from a Union she once acceded to, and which has proved a curse instead of a blcss The effort of South Carolina to assemble the Southern States, it* the hope that the ? "North might be induced to pause and re? trace their steps, by an earnest and unan? imous protest against tho course pursued by them, and a notification that unless a change of policy took place, the South would be compelled to take the redress of her grievances in her own hands, failed on account of the refusal of Virginia to join in the movement; although her bor? ders had been recently invaded, and her citizens murdered in cold blood by a band of abolitionists, instigated to the deed by the teachings of men of controlling influ? ence ,in the North. All hope, therefore* of concerted action by a Southern Con? vention being lost, there is but one course left for South Carolina to pursue, consis? tently with her honor, interest and safety, and that is. to look neither to the right nor the left, but go straight forward to the consummation of her purpose. It is too late now to receive propositions for a conference; and the State would be Wanting in self-respect, after having de? liberately decided on her couree, to enter? tain any proposition looking to a continu? ance in the present Union. We can o-et no better or safer guarantee than the pres? ent Constitution, and that has proved im? potent to protect us against the fanaticism of the North. The institution of slavery must bo under the exclusive control of those directly interested in its preserva? tion, and not left to the mercy of those that believe it to be their duty to destroy it. The tone of the Northern press has greatly changed since the unanimous and determined action of South Carolina. Heretofore, it was supposed by our ene? mies that we were divided and distracted at home, and that, in consequence of our divisions, the scenes of 1851 would be re enacted, and the State would finally ac? quiesce in Black Republican rule, or at best, that something less than secession . would be adopted, and our energies ex? hausted in fruitless expedients and una? vailing threats. Now that the unwelcome conviction forces itself upon them that "we ! have counted the cost, and find nothing so intolerable as voluntary slavery," and that we are not to be deterred from the j I assertion and maintenance of our rights by the threats of Federal bayonets, cr the unmeaning and senseless display of Wide Awake processions, formidable only to the capitalists and conservatives of their own section, they begin to change their tone, and appeal to us. rather as suppliants than as conquerors, to save a Union from which they have reaped a rich harvest of profit and honor, and the South has only known bv its exactions. They have been deaf to the voice of reason and consanguinity- they have dis? regarded the counsels of their wisest and best citizens. Their Neros, in the persons of Seward, Stunner, and others, have been fiddling while the Constitution has been trampled underfoot, and a higher law in? augurated in its stead; in accordance with their treasonable advice and teaching,and by the crowning act of electing a Black Republican President to carry out their long cherished designs against the peace and prosperity of the South, they have declared open war against us. What course, then, is left for the South? ern States to pursue for the maintenance of their rights and the security of their property, but a separation from such open and undisguised enemies, and the estab? lishment of a Southern Confederacy, with every element of greatness and every means of defence necessary to protect them from any enemy and command the respect and admiration of the world ? It is gratifying to know that in the con? templated movement South Carolina has 6trong assurances that she will not stand alone; that if the lone star we must have, it will be but for a short season, when star after star will be added, and the Southern banner " present to the heavens the bright constellation that adorns it." There is no reasonable doubt but that Georgia. Alabama. Mississippi, Texas, and Arkansas will immediately follow, and that the other Southern Stales will event? ually complete the galaxy: It was not to be expected that they would move be? fore South Carolina; not on account of any want of patriotism and deter? mination to resis aggression and in? sult, not because they are less inform? ed of their rights, or less prepared to defend them; but on account of the national parties, so lately striving for victory in the Presidential canvass; in which contest there would naturally arise distrust and jealousy of each other, and a scramble fbr the ascendancy. Now that the Presidential election is over, and an enemy of their section is chosen to rule over them, we find all parties becoming united against the common enemy, and prepared to forget thcirpnst divisions.and unite in defence of their altars and fire? sides. There is no longer any jealousy on the part of other resistance States toward South Carolina; on the contrary,they all urge her by every consideration of duty and patriotism to lead the van in this no? ble struggle for our violated rights.? What, a sublime moral spectacle is pre? sented to the world by our beloved State; small in territory, with a comparatively sparse population, and without much mili? tary training, yet relying upon the jus? tice of her cause and the approving smile of Heaven, she is first among the foremost to sever her connection with the Federal Government,and to accept the consequen? ces that may follow her decision. 1 will not enter into an elaborate argument to prove the right of a State peaceably to secede from the Union. It will not be controverted that each State entered the Union as a State, and not as an unorgan? ized mass of individuals, and that the ac? tion of each State was independent of the others, and if any proof of this fact be wanting, it may bo found in the action of North Carolina, which State did not en? ter the Union until more than a year af? ter it was formed by the admission of nine States, which number was required by the Convention that adopted the present Con? stitution of the United States. It is true that no provision is made in the Constitution for dissolving the Union, and it is very probable that the patriots who framed the instrument had no idea that a loathsome fanaticism, pandered to Northern politicians, would ever make it necessary for the safety of the South, that they should dissolve the compact on ac? count of its violation by the other section of t he Confederacy, but it must be remem? bered as a rule of universal application, that a violation of a compact or agree? ment by one party releases the other par? ty from its "binding obligation, and the only question is, who is to judge of the infraction. From the very nature of the case, in a compact with sovereigns, there can be no umpire, unless one is provided by the instrument itself, and in the lan? guage of Mr. Jefferson, " each State must judge of the infraction and the mode and measure of redress." A compact between sovereign States, with the understanding that the majority should put their con? struction upon its provisions, would not bo worth the "paper upon which it was written. Majorities need no protection, for they can protect themselves, but mi? norities insist upon constitutions to re? strain the majority, and to allow it to put its construction upon the compact, is equivalent to giving them the absolute power to govern the minority irrespec? tive of any restraints. The simple statement of the ease is this: each State entered the Union under the Constitution; the Federal Govern? ment is the agent of the States, -created for the special purposes-, and circumscri? bed in its action by the articles of agree? ment, or in other words, the Constitution. "Whenever the States having the power to control this agent, permit or command him to violate the compact, each State, not having surrendered its sovereignty, has a right to remonstrate or withdraw, as she may think proper, and no earthly power has the right to prevent her: It is urged by some, as an argument against secession, that the existing Gov? ernment would be destroyed by (I State seceding; that the revenue laws would become inoperative, and the wheels of Government stand still. My answer is this^ that in the exercise of an undoubted right, and being forced to exercise it by the party that is likely to suffer, it cannot complain of the consequences of its own acts. If South Carolina secede, the Gov? ernment will be in no worse condition, ex? cept for a very short time, than it wonid | have been if South Carolina had never en-1 tered the Union, which is acknowledged, on all hands, she was not bound to do. The idea that a majority mnst alwnvs i / govern, which has taken possession of tho Northern mind, is as mischievous as it is fallacious, and is contradicted by all the analogies of a Republican government.? If a mere majority is to govern, why have two houses of Congress?a Senate and IIouso of Representatives? Why givc the President the veto power?? Why submit the action of all three to a judicial tribunal? Why require juries to be unanimous in giving their verdict? The conclusion is irresistible that it is for protection of minorities and the safety of the citizen. I may be asked if a minority should govern. My answer is, No: but they should be able, by constitutional re? strictions, to restrain the majority from acts of injustice and oppression. In the copartnerships formed by individuals, the majority is not permitted to construe the articles of agreement to the injury of the minority, but in this case there is a dis? interested tribunal to decide the question. In a compact between States, from the nature of the case, there can be no tribu? nal to decide violations of it, aud the rem? edy must be a dissolution of the agree? ment, without any right on the part of the majority of the States to prevent the withdrawal of any of the parties, other? wise might would make right, and a com? pact be an unmeaning and worthless piece of parchment. It follows from the views presented, that the Federal Government cannot rightfully use force to prevent a State from seceding or force her back into the Union; but, in the language of the late Judge Harper. 1; Men having arms in their hands may use them;" and I cannot too earnestly urge upon you the importance of arming the State at tho earliest prac? ticable period, and thus be prepared for the worst. It is gratifying to know that if we must resort to arms in defence of our rights, and a blow should be struck at South Carolina, before tho other States move up in line, we have the tender of volunteers from all the Southern and some of the Northern States, to repair promptly to our standard and share our fortunes. In urging the State to arm.it is not to be understood that we are defenceless; by examining (he report of the Adjutant and Inspcctorgcncralherewith transmifod.you will see that we have sufficient arms to supply the number of soldiers that will probably be necessary for some time to come, and many of our arms are of the most approved patterns; but no one can tell what a day may bring forth, and it is a wise precaution to prepare in time. I can? not permit myself to believe that in the madness of passion an attempt will bo made by the present or next Administra? tion to coerce South Carolina, after seces? sion, by refusing to surrender' to her the harbor defences, or by interfering with her imports or exports : but if I am mis? taken in this, we must accept the issue, and meet it as becomes men and freemen, who in all the calmness of determined res? olution, infinitely prefer annihilation to disgrace. We cannot penetrate the dark future; it may bo filled - with ashes, tears and blood." but Jet us go toward in the discharge 6four duty, with an unwavering trust in Cod and a consciousness that anything is preferable to dishonor and degradation. WM. il. CIST. fflje Siibrrson Intelligencer. THURSDAY MORNING, DECK. C, 18?O. JAMES A. HOYT, Editok. Terms: One copy one year, invariably in uilvauce,.$1.00. Advertisements inserted at moderate rates; liberal deductions made to those who will advertise by the year. Tho Eiflemon Will observe llic order for parade on next Satur? day afternoon, at liulf-past two o'clock. The Banks. Nearly all the Hanks of this State have suspond cl s; o;ic payment, anl th? othc. s will doublets fol? low in a short time. Another Snow. i Monday morning this region was visited by the I second snow* of the season. It fell to the depth of I an inch or two, but was immediately followed by j rain, which caused a sudden disappearance of the j pure etherial visitor. The Govornor'a Messago. Wc give to-day the concluding portion of Gov. Gist's late Message to the Legislature, wherein he discusses Federal politics. As this document will interest nearly every reader, wc reluctantly forego the pleasure of giving the entire Message, which is certainly one of the cblest papers from the Execu? tive chair for several years. Col. Bilbo. This distinguished citizen of Tennessee, who was in Anderson a few weeks since, randc a stirring and patriotic speech in Columbia on last Thursday evening. The Hall of the House of Representatives was granted for the purpose, and was filled to overllowing with ladies and gentlemen who desired to hear the eloquent Tcuncsscan. Wc wish that his State was as fully up to the mark of resistance as the gentleman himself. It would secede from this Union in the least possible rime. The Anderson Gazette, Of yesterday, contained the valedictory of John Putkii Br.ow.v, Esq., who has retired from the con? trol of that journal. Wc part with him frum the editorial ranks, and as a neighbor, with unfeigned regret, as tho intercourse between us has been of a most amicable und pleasant character.. He lias our best wishes for crowning success and prosperi? ty in his profession of the I>i>w, bo which he will now devote all his energies and ability. His suc? cessor i? the Gazette 1ms-not. yet been, installed, but the paper is left for the present with ona who will give unremitting attention. Anderson Troop of Cavalry This spirited corps holds ai> election this day for officers. The members arc fully awake to the stern duties that await, in all probability, flu: Palmetto boys, and they arc determined to seek an honora? ble position in the great future of our beloved State. They remember- the-prestige of their corps, which was organized and* equipped, we believe, in '32, and prepared then to resist the aggressions of the Federal Government. Now, incase U. S. troops invade their native soil, they will promptly march to assist in quelling the marauders. Success to the Troop?their gallant bearing and unconquera? ble spirit would win unfading laurels on any field ! 1 Death of a Respected Citizen. It is with feelings of sincere sadness that we an? nounce the demise of an esteemed and useful citi? zen of t.'iis village, Capt. AncuiDALD Todd, who breathed his last on Sunday evening, in the 50th year of Iiis age. His illness was of but few days' duration, having been struck down with apoplexy on Wednesday, 28th ult. Capt. Tood was one of the original founders of the Anderson Gazette, wilh which puper he was connected for several years. For the last few years, he has occupied the po?ition of Mail Agent on the G. & C. lt. R. In all relations he has sus? tained td society, and this community especially, he has been highly esteemed, and ever rcgared as an upright, worthy and respected man. He was an exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church for more than thirty years. His loss is keenly fcl1 by the numerous family and endeared relatives and friends he leaves behind. The remains of Capt. Tonu were deposited in the Presbyterian churchyard on Tuesday,'by the Odd Fellows and Sons of Temperance, both of which Orders recognized him as a worthy member. In the language of tlie text, from which the funeral discourse was preached, wc may be impressed by this dispensation of Providence with the sacred truth, that man "conicth forth like a flower, and is cut down ; he fleeth also as a shadow, and continu? ed not.'' -+ The Mass Meeting. Notwithstanding tlie inclement weather, there was at least three or four hundred staunch,reliable and intelligent citizens of the District assembled in the Court House on Monday last, in response to the call made through our columus last week. Speeches were- delivered by Messrs. Simpson, Wii.kks, MavLUIX, Ouu, Rbed and WiiiTXKR, can? didates for the Convention, iu the order named. Croat enthusiasm and unanimity prevailed, and the resistance feeling was distinct nnd decided. The people flocked in from all sides of the District, and though the day was exceedingly cold and dis agrcealle, we found them generally warm for se? cession, prompt and forever. Our friends in the middle and lower sections of the State may re.-t as? sured thai this region is overwhelmingly for resis? tance, and that by South Carolina taking the lead in forming a Southern Confederacy, and severing at once her ties with Ibis Union. This is no bom? bast nor vain calculation, but a deliberate convic? tion on our mind after close observation. The people linvr been informed?I hey are ripe for the work, and this day they will decide, with the ut? most good feeling and strong determination, that they never will submit to sectional, abolition rule. - 4,-: Tho Slabtown Volunteers. At tic meeting held at Greenwood, in this Dis? trict, on last Thursday.(which receives appropriate notice from an esteemed friend and correspondent,) a company of minute men or volunteers was form? ed, numbering on that day fifty-seven: A meeting of the corps was held on Saturday, wc learn, and j with cheering results. Oilier names were added, ? >.;titil now the roll numbers upwards of seventy I men. with Haltering prospect of a further increase. The company, on Saturday, elected officers, order? ed the uniforms, and organized tinder the name which heads this article. This indicates work in earnest, and testifies strongly for the energy, spirit and patriotism of (hat section. We wave our hat, and shout, "Huzza! for the Slabtown boys!"' When the day for action conic;, they will be formed in the van for t lie defence of our homes and firesides. We have been kindly furnished with the list of of? ficers, as follows : JAMES LONG, Captain. T. II. KcssEi.t., 1st Lieutenant. \V. A. Casox, 2d " W. V. MctMKt.v, Ensign. Dr. 'J. VY. Raule, Surgeon. Patriotic Souvenir. We received through the mail, a few days since, an elegantly embellished car.!, which bore the im? press (<f emanating from the hands of a fair Caro? linian. The card contained a representation of ! the Palmetto Tree, a blue rosette and gjlt button, and lone star. Also, the words, "An echo from the Mountains," and the first portion of our State mot? to. An'mis opilmsquc parati. ? In the right hand corner, "Pickens." The unknown donor will accept our wannest thanks for this evidence of esteem; and if meant as an endorsement of our humble services in the glorious cause of deliverance from the thraldom, oppression and insult of n tyrannical sectional ma? jority, words fail in indicate the deep emotions thai agitate us at the expression of such commendation. Should this, our adopted State, need the services i of her ?ons and call upon them to defend her, none will rally beneath the Palmetto folds with quicker tread than the writer; and carrying with him the anonymous souvenir, he may well cxe'.aiu;, Dux fieminafacti. -0. Tho Cosmopolitan Art Association. Wc publish the advertisement of the above nsso ' ciation, nnd would call general attention to the advantages therein offered to the public-. For sev? eral years wc have beer? familiar with their work? ings, h.ikI can confidently recommend the Art As? sociation to aJl lovers and admirers of the beaut ifui in modern art. The magnificent engraving which is furnished to subscribers is the most perfect yet presented, in our judgment. Its subject is from the celebrated painting by Sehrodtcr, the great D?sseldorf painter, and is pronounced to be the best Fitlftaff delineation ever placed on canvass. This work has- Imicu reproduced, after three years' labor, jy an eminent engraver. The picture can be seen by calling ou Maj. BoasTEL, of this place, who is Honorary Secretary for the Association, and who will take pleasure in forwarding subscrip? tions. We have one, also, in our sanctum, which has been handsomely framed by Mr. G. P. ToLLV, of this village, on whom wc would advise subscribers for the picture to call, if they desire neat, elegant frames at a moderate cost. For any further particulars regarding the Cos? mopolitan Art Association, we would refer the reader to the advertisement headed "Seven-l'cars,' in another ctdumn. -?,-. Grand Division.. The Grand Division, S. of T., of South Carolina, held its fourteenth annual session'last week in Co? lumbia. The meeting was numerously attended and hi.rnrnnious. The followingiofficors- were elec? ted and installed: F. P. Warlcy, G. W. P.; J. W. Owen.?, G. W. A.; W. D. Cook, G. Scribe; G. S. Bower, G. Treasurer;' G. W. King, G. Conductor; A. DeLora, 0. Sentinel: Rev. L. A. Johnson, G. Chaplain ; P. G. W. P, W. C. Be.ttly. We heartily congratulate our friend and brother of the Darlington Southerner upon'his elevation to the first office in our beloved order, and, would give him the right flg?? in Love, Purity and Fidelity. The meetings of the Grand Division for the en? suing year will be held at Sumter in April, Feas tervillc iu July, and Columbia in November. -<, Cockades are now worn in the streets of St. Jo? seph, Missouri. j The Anderson Military and Classical Academy. The students of this popular institution de clii.inied before a large audience of ladies and gen? tlemen, in the Court House, on Friday evening las t. Their subjects were well chosen, adapted to the occasion, and a few of them original and ap? propriate to the times. The young gentlemen are evidently progressing with rapid strides in the art of elocution. At the close of the regular programme of speech? es by the students, j. C. C. Featiikuston, Esq., who had been invited to address the "Association of Cadets,'' was iuiroduccd to the audience. Mr. F. then proceeded to deliver an eloquent, chaste and elaborate address suitable to the occasion, and which met warm commendation from all quarters. We congratulate our former confrere upon this suc? cessful cllort. When Mr. F. concluded his nddress, repeated calls were made for Copt. Adams and Mr. Press let, the associate teachers of the Academy. They both responded in filling language, and offered sea? sonable advice and counsel to those who had been under their discipline and instruction during the past year. The remarks of Mr. P. were indeed fooling and impressive, and especially so when he breathed a touching farewell to (he students, his connection with the institution having ceased with the day's exercises. Tho military corps, we forgot to say, paraded in the afternoon, Capt. Adams commanding. They performed various difficult evolutions from liar dec's tactics, and were greatly admired by the nu? merous bright faces which surrounded the square upon their appearance. Success to i he gallant Captain and his spirited corps of student-soldiers ! -- - - For the Jntclligencer. The Mass Meeting at Greenwood. Mr. Editor : Owing to the inclemency of the weather, there was not as large an attendance as might have been reasonably expected under more favorable circumstances. Several hundred citi? zens, including some of the oldest and most relia? ble of the country, turned out and evinced a de? termination and unanimity of purpose which musi have been gratifying to the lrjurt of every patriot. The meeting was opened with prayer by Ihc Key. Mr. Maulden, after which able addresses were de? livered by our candidates for i lie .State Convention successively. All the candidates avowed them? selves in favor of the prompt secession of South Caroliua from the Federal Union, and some of lhem reviewed with convincing effect tlie chances of co-operation on the part of our s;sicr Southern States. lieo:-giu, Alabama, Mississippi and gal? lant Florida, will undoubtedly rally to the side of the Palmetto Slate, followed in quick succession by Louisiana, Alabama and Texas. The glorious old Commonwealth of Virginia would never per? mit a Federal soldier to cross her territory for the subjugation of a seceding Southern Slate, and with the other border slave States, would consti tutca wall of fire for the protection of the South? ern Confederacy. North Carolina and Tennessee were linked to us by ten thousand tics, and would unquestionably cast their lot with us, cither for weal or woe. After the candidates for the State Convention had all spoken, CoL Willccs was called for and re? sponded in a few pointed, pithy remarks. His witty allusion to the oner! azl man in comparing him to the boy who wanted to know "who struck daddy," and who threatened how terribly he would fight if the blow was repeated, brought down the audience in uproarious applause. The crowning speech of the day was a short one from a gallant young TenticsseeShi, Mr. Sims. During the holly contested Presidential struggle laxl summer in his own Slate between Bell and BrcckJnridgc, Mr. Sims had occupied a prominent position as one of (he Bell Electors, and when it was announced that the audience was to be favor? ed with a response from the great Slate of Tennes? see in reference to her probable co-opcnition with the other Southern Slates in their struggle for in? dependence, all manifested ihc deepest iuicrc3t. And as Mr. S. proceeded in his pointed, thrilling appeal to the South, the people were carried to ihc highest pitch of enthusiasm. When he concluded by a beautiful peroration to the lair daughters of Carolina, the applause was loud and long. It is but just to say that the introduction and welcome to the able array of speakers who were present, by Mr. D. 11. llusscll, elicited many com? mendations for its appropriateness, beauty and pathos. One or two incidents and we close. During the delivery of Judge Whitncr's speech, (which, by the-bye, was one of his best,) in alluding to the gloom which had hitherto enveloped the Southern miud, but which was now being rapidly dispelled by the glorious light of a Soul hern Confederacy beaming upon our vision, it was remarkable that the natural sun, which had been for the most part obscured during the day, about that time shone forth in n calm1, mellow, benignant light. Tho Rag. which had been gotten up for the occa? sion by some spirited gent fernen in the neighbor? hood, was admired by everybody. In the centre was a large Palmetto tree, with a huge rattlesnake twined;around it in an attitude of defence, with the significant moito, "?semper parattu" (always ready) inscribed upon its folds. On the right of the Palmetto was the lone star, surrounded with seven other stars, representing in all the eight cottoa States. After the speaking had' been- conduced, a call was made for Minute Men, when a rush was made for the stand, and grey-headed fathers and the younger men all pressing forwi.rJ to have their names enrolled. One old man as he directed his name to be enrolled, said he was 7(i years old, but ho was still ready and willing lo rally to the de? fence of his country. Upwards of fifty names were enrolled, and we hope soon to be fully or? ganized. S?ay to the other portions of our Dis? trict?say to the middie Districts?say to our brethren ou> the.seaboard, that no where in all of gallant Carolina will there be found any truer, braver soldiers than under the mountains of the liluc Ridge. Many of the fairest of tile fair graced the occa? sion, and lent their charms to the holy cause of liberty. The thanks of the community are justly due to the Hand of Music for their spirit stirring strains-. The following resolutions were proposed by Maj. T. II. McCann, and uuaniaiously adopted by the meeting.:. Resolved, That the principles of the Black Re? publican'party are utterly subversive of the rights and.domestic peace-of the entire Southern coun? try-and that we cannot submit to the inaugura? tion- of Abram Lincoln as President over this State. Resolved, That having entire confidence in the wisdom and patriotism of the State Convention, [ soon to assemble in Columbia, for the purpose of preserving untarnished the honor and interests of South Carolina, we pledge our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor to- fche maintenance of the action of that body. Resolved, Thar inasmuch as our Legislature at its extra session provided for the relief of the Ranks, in case of suspension, wc would recom? mend to them the propriety of availing themselves of said pftivision, and thereby affording some re? lief to the monetary pressure of the country. ' A VOICE FROM SLABTOWN. Tribute of Respect. At a meeting of Jocasse Lodge, No. 18,1.0. 0. F., held on the 4th ins't., the following Preamble and Resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, In the dispensation of an All-wise God, this Lodge is called upon to mourn the death of an useful and beloved Odd Fellow?one whose walk through life adorned the cherished principles of our Order, and in whose demise wc sustain an irreparable loss. Therefore Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Archibald Todd, this Lodge is deprived of an honored and useful member. Resolved, That this Lodge tenders its sincere sympathies to the family of our deceased Brother, in their deep affliction. Resolved, That a copy of this Preamble and Resolutions be transcribed in our Minute Book,, and a page therein be dedicated to the memory of our late Brother. Resolved, That we wear the usual badge of" mourning for thirty days as a token of respect to* the deceased. Resolved, That this Preamble and Resolutions' be published in.the District papers. IL B. ARNOLD, N. G. James A. Hoyt, Secretary. -?-^ Tribute of Respect. At a regular meeting of Anderson Division, No< 20, S. of T., held on Tuesday evening, 4th inst., tho following Preamble and Resolutions were adopted unanimously, viz; WHEREAS', In the unsearchable wisdom of Al? mighty God, Brother Archibald Todd, a member" of this Division, has been called from the scene of his can lily labors ; And Whereas, it is becoming in mankind to bow reverently and submissively to ihe decrees of Providence. Be it therefore Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Todd this Division has lost a. useful and beloved member,., and one whose life accorded with the principles of this Order. Resolved, That, with feelings of sincere condo? lence, this Division tenders its sympathies to the bereaved family of our late Brother, in this hour of heavy affliction. Resolved, That a blank page in the Recording Scribe's book be dedicated to his memory, and that the members of this Division wear thcusual badge of mourning for thirty days. Resolved, That this Preamble and Resolution be published in the newspapers of this District, and that a copy be sent to the family of the deceased. JAMES A. HOVT, W. P. J. C. C. Fkathkkston, R. S. . ," For the Intelligencer. Christians, Subdivided. Mr. Editor : Did it ever occur to your mind that there was a great many kinds of Christians in this world of ours? 1 mean by the term Christian*, the members of the ditfercnt Christian Churches. In using the term primarily, there would be but one class of pcrsous designated, but in these days of improvement, all who belong to a church are denominated Christians, and n ay be numerously classified. In making the classification, wc shall endeaver to be guided by facts as they now exist in almost every community. Proceeding, then, to make our sub divisions, we shall first take jp the self-righteous Christian. iij has joined the Church because ho thought it was respectable, and! because thereby he might quiet his conscience to some extent, fie knows that he has never experi? enced the pardoning love of God shed abroad in his heart, but then he hopes that through an ex? ceeding stretch of God's mercy, the prayers of the Church, and his obedience thus far, to get. to Heav? en. Inside of the Church, he is all humility?ex? tols the grace that has enabled him to triumph? makes much show of his contributions for charity and the support of the Gospel,'And feels perfectly satisfied with keeping up the appearance of a. Christian. Outside of the Church, he is supercil lious to his fellow men?cheats* them if he can in all his dealings, and says by his conduct generally, that "I am holier than thou, stand thou there." No man is more attentive to his religious duties, none more rigid in all that pertains to the Church, and perhaps I may with propriety add, that none are more reckless of their Christian character in private. Our next character hf the wicked Christian. Tm? terms may appear anomalous, but as they exist, we may as well make up our minds to use them* This character has joined the Church that he may be enabled to carry on his depredations against so? ciety with more certainty of success, and is in no wise altered from what he was before, only that h? has become a more consummate villain ; and if not? found out and exposed, will make an exemplary Christian until his object is attained, when he bo conies ten times more the child of the devil than I.c wa3 at first, as though he would make up to his satanic majesty for lost time while belonging to tho Church. Hoping that there are but few such, wo forbear to comment further. Our next subject is the complaccn? CTutistWoBV He bus joined the Church because ho thought it his duty?he takes good car* of the preachers and their horses?keeps open house generally for his brethren?contributes freely to all the calls of charity or dnty?never meddles with-Church mat? ters?is excessively good nutnred, and feels per? fectly at peace with all the world "and the rest of mankind." 'If any trouble springs up in the Church of which he is a member, he feels very sorry, but somebody else must attend to it; hs hopes they will settle it amicably, but as 'tis none of his business, he will wash his hands of it, and supposes that he has done all that a good Chris? tian should do. This brings us to the timid Chris? tian. He has mustered sufficient courage to giro his I name to the Church, but having no ideas of what are the duties of a Christian, he ne?er does any? thing more for fear he will do wrong, and passes through life, sustaining merely a negative charac? ter, both as1 a rr.on and a Christian ; doing little or no harm to others, and but little or no good for himself. May God be merciful to the timid Chris? tian. Then' comes the lazy Christian. It took a great deal of excitement to get him into the Church, and once thero, he never for a moment supposes that there is anything else to do; he never goes to Churoh because he does, not feel very well?never artends class or prayer meetings?never goes to Sabbadfc School, and would be too lazy to breathe could he find a machine to perform that operation for him. Whenever obliged to do something to sustain the character he has assumed, it comes like pulling teeth, makes wry faces, and gets rid of the job as soon as possible. The greatest hard? ship he meets with in this world is in trying to.> sustain the character of a Christian. But of all the Christians that wesDcet with, may the good Lord deliver me from toe-dirty Christian.. He is nuisance to his family, a, nuisance to society, a nuisaucc to the Church, and a. nuisance wherev? er he goes. He is a disgrace to himself, a bur? lesque upon mankind, and a stench in the sight of Heaven. May kind Heaven- deliver me from con? tact with the dirty Christian. Of all the characters that attempt to ap'e tho Christian, that of the stingy Christian makes out the worst. In all Church gatherings he is fore? most in talk, most conspicuous in Church trials,, ahead of everybody withjlis advice, bat when: money is.wanted, he giv*s hin-purse .Btrings an ex? tra puty1" and in a loud voice, hierzu God for a. free Gospel. As old father George Houston once, said, "God bless your poor stingy soul" But amid all the caricatures of Christian chaa*