The Anderson intelligencer. (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, December 20, 1860, Image 2

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lorn "Washington, 'ashin'gton, December 14.?There is good reason to believe that Gen. Cass nr tends to resign as Secretary of State. Indeed, it is reported that the President has his resignation before him, but trill endeavor to dissuade him from resigning. This is probably true. Later.?It is said that the principal eause of Secretary Cass' resignation was the refusal of the President to srengthen the fortifications in Charleston Harbor; the former believing that the present force there was certain to be sacrificed to the fury of the secessionists. The Presi? dent said he was well assured that no at? tempt will bo made on the fortifications, unless reinforced. He, therefore, consid? ers that Col. Anderson and his men stand in no danger of attack. "Washington, Dec. 15.?Tho Hon. Dan? iel Dickinson has been tendered the post of Secretary of State, in the place of Gen. Cass, resigned. Great regret is expressed in all circles at the resignation of Gen. Cass. Gen. Scott has expressed the opinion, that additional forces should be sent to South Carlina for the protection of the public property. The President, however, is still opposed to any such course for pru? dential reasons, and being apprehensive that it would augment tho present excite? ment. The publication of the manifesto from thirty members of Congress, from Ala? bama, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Missis? sippi, Texas, Louisiana, and North and South Carolina, has produced a depressing effect on the conservative sentiment here, and many declare as their opinion that a large portion of the Southern people are opposed to any compromise. It is reported that Judge Douglas in? tends to make a coercion speech next week. Several conciliatory measures were pro? posed to-day in the committee of thirty three. Speeches were made and opinions were interchanged, but no decisive action was reached. The committee has adjounr ed until Monday. Washington, December 16.?It was understood here yesterday that Daniel S. Dickinson, of Now York, was to succeed Gen. Cass in the Control of tho State De? partment. To-day, however, the Cabinet programme has been changed, and Attor? ney General Black will be Secretary of | State instead of Dickinson, Gen. Caleb Gushing, it is thought, will be nominated for the vacant seat on the Supreme Bench. ! Leading men of Missouri here are pri? vately-discussing the expediency of sepa? rate independence, so that that State may not bo involved in the extreme secession movement. Postmaster General Holt is convales? cent. The other day he discharged a clerk for sporting a secession cockade. Among the resolutions which will be submitted to the House at an early day. is one of instruction to the Judiciary Com? mittee, looking to an amendment of the Neutrality Laws, so that, in addition to preventing.fillibustering expeditions into foreign countries, they may also restrain the volunteers of' one JjfetU Ir^ffl^^n^gjnj^ another State for the purpose of aiding in the resistance to the Federal laws,.. A number of Senators and members of Congress?Mr. Douglas included?have prepared speeches strongly in favor of co? ercion. ? Washington. December 15.?Tho Pres? ident has issued a Proclamation, appoint? ing the fourth of January as a day of Fast? ing, Humiliation and Prayer, in order to avert the alarming and immediate politi? cal danger and fearful distress and panic now threatening the country. He says that all hope now seems to have deserted the minds of men in this hour of calamity and peril, and to whom can we resort to for relief but to God ? His omnipotent arm alono can save us from tho awful ef? fects of our crimes and follies. Washington, December 15.?Tho fol? lowing is a reliable copj" of the Southern address: To our Constituents : The argument is exhausted: all hopo of relief in the Un through the agency of Committees, agresioual legislation, or Constitution y &. amendments, is extinguished, and wo trust tho South will not bo deceived by appearances, or pretence, or guarantees. In our judgment, tho Republicans are resolute in their purpose to grant nothing that will or ought to satisfy the South. We are satisfied that the honor, safety and independence of the Southorn people require the organization of a Southern Confederacy?a result to be obtained on? ly by separate State secession; and that the primary object of each slavcholding State ought to be its speedy and absolute separation from a union with hostile States. J. L. Pugh, David Clopton, Sydenham Moore, J. L. M. Curry, J. A. Stallworth, (Representatives,) Alabama; A. Iverson, (Senator,) J. H. W- Underwood, L. J. Gartrell, James Jackson, J. J. Jones, M. J. Crawford, (Representatives,) Georgia; G. S. Hawkins, (Representative,) Florida; T. C. Hindman, (Representative,) Arkan? sas; Jefferson Davis, A. G. Brown, (Sen? ators,) W. Barksdale, O. R. Singleton, Reuben Davis, (Representatives,) Missis? sippi; Burton Graige, Thomas Ruffin, (Representatives,) North Carolina; John Slidell, J. P. Benjamin, (Senators,) J. M. Landrum, (Representative,) Louisiana; L. Wigfall, J. W. Hemphill, (Senators,) J. H. Reagan, (Representative,) Texas; M. L. Bonham, W. P. Miles, J. McQueen, J. D. Ashmore, (Representatives,) South Carolina. -i-* Washington News.?Richmond, De? cember 15.?There are a great many per? sons who coincide with Mr. Rives in the views expressed in his letter to Mr. Bote ler, that a firm and dignified demand by the South for her Constitutional rights would be considered by the North. The moro general sentiment, however, is that a dissolution of the Union cannot be avoid? ed, and further, that Virginia will be com? pelled to go with the South. -4> Washington, Dec. 16.?Leading gen? tlemen from Missouri are privately discus? sing- the question of erecting Missouri into ft separate and independent nationality, so that State-may not be involved in the extreme secession movement. Postmaster General Holt is convale. scent. I THURSDAY MORNING, DECK. 20, I860. JAMES A. HOYT, Editor. Terms: One copy ono year, invariably in advance,.$1.00. Advertisements inserted at modorato rates; liberal deductions made to those who will advertise by tbo year. A Word to our Friends. The Intelligencer has been issued for several months, and our friends have had the opportunity of judging as to its merits. If our humble ufforts to give the public an interesting journal have met with approval,we ask that those disposed to sustain us will continue their interest and manifest their sanction of our course by bringing its claims to a support before their neighbors and friends. We make no promises of great improvement, but will continue to devote all the energies of our nature in making the paper acceptable. If we succeed in this, by adhering to an independent, untrammelled position, we shall be more than gratified. And if success only awaits us by truckling and playi.ng the base sycophant?in bending "the pregnant hinges of the knee, that thrift may follow fawning," then we shall never reach the good of our ambition.? After an experience of twelve years in the various stages of newspaper life, we can appreciate the difficulties that environ the pathway of a journalist, and steer clear somewhat of the quicksands and shoals upon which thousands have been "wrecked. The most dangerous position, we conceive, is in pursuing cither too tame or too reckless a course ; and while uttering opinions with all the clearness and fearlessness we possess, we shall never plunge into heedless extravagance or impracticable folly. We respectfully ask ?ur friends who hove ex? tended so hearty a support already, and who have assisted us in making the Intelligencer a permanent institution, to redouble their efforts, and send us at least another each to enter upon our books with the new year. The subscription price in but a trifle, and no one is so poverty-stricken, even in these hard times, that they cannot afford it. -o We arc requested to state that the Rev. Aliiert A. Morse will preach on next Sabbath morning, if Providence permit,on the Reformation in Scotland. -O Lieutenant Governor. Gen. W. W. Harlee, of Marion, was elected on Friday last to the post of Lieutenant Governor of this State. L 0. 0. F. The members of Jocasscc Lodge, we arc reques? ted to state, will bear in mind that the election of officers will take place on Friday evening, 21st. inst. A full attendance is desired. Arsenal Appointees. The following named young gentlemen of this District have received appointments to the State Arsenal for the coming year, viz : E. B. Fkatii erston, T. C. Fe.vtherstox, Geo. R. Dean und W. S. Swords. Intormissioc No paper will be issued from this ofScc next week. The Devil claims Christmas for holiday amusements, and as the State is going out of the je is preparing for a "glorious i?prce" to r-nrnTmirmrMllP fijf^ We have, therefore, yielded to his wishes in the im^^^?B^Igj^cd to suspend work for one week. -0-1 Tho GaiUard School at GreenvUle, IS. C. We have before us a catalogue of the above insti? tution, which has been in operation during the past year and been successful to a nattering degree. In both male and female departments, there'aavc been 120 students. This School is named it, honor of | our clerical and respected friend, the Rev. S. S. Gaillard, and is located in the plcasantcst part of | the pleasant village o!;' Greenville. The catalogue is from the press of McJuxkix & Bailey, of the Enterprise, and is an excellent recommendation of ] their typographical taste and skill. The Legislature. This body was engaged last week for the most part in disscussing two measures, namely, tbe bill to provide an armed military force and the proprie? ty of adjourning over to Charleston. On Monday night the two Houses ratified the bill to provide a Board of Ordnance and Ordnance Bureau, and a bill to provide an Armed Military Force. This last measure is one of vast importance and interest to this section, and we regret that we connot publish the act in this issue. Both Houses concurred in the resolution to ad? journ on Monday evening to meet in Charleston on to-day (Thursday) at 10 o'clock a. m. We trust that the apprehension and dread experienced by many members, who were not disposed to risk the small pox in Columbia, will now bo quieted, and that the business of the country will proceed with? out further interruption of that sort. The Charleston Mercury. This staunch, reliable and able ndvocate of j Southern rights aud independence comes to our sanctom daily and with the utmost regularity. We feel under obligations for tho exchange, and beg to express our thanks for the liberality shown. Those who desire to sustain the best newspaper in the South, should subscribe for the Mercury. Its col? umns are always filled with the latest, most varied and interesting intelligence, whilo in its editorials thero is pre-eminent ability and high-toned South? ern sentiment. We have heard that there were other journals published in tho Queen city?indeed, not many monthssincc, we were in their offices; but through some causo or other, they ignore our existence, and tacitly refuse to acknowledge the usual courte? sies. Very _ well, Messieurs; we will strive to weather the discouragement. Gov. F. W. Pickens. The Legislature, on Friday last, elected the Hon. F. W. Pickens, of Edgeficld, Governor and Com mandcr-in-Chief of South Carolina for two years. Although he was not our first choice, nor our sec? ond, for the responsible post to which he has been elevated, yet Gov. Pickens is a man of considera? ble ability, sound discretion and enlarged political experience. He has been in public life for a long series of years, held high and important trusts, and discharged their duties with fidelity and hon? or to himself and his friends. At this important period of the State's history, no higher compliment to his fitness and capacity could be given than his elevation to the Chief Magistracy of the indepen? dent Republic of South Carolina-. We trast that he will administer the government with that pru? dence, wisdom, firmness and enlightened policy which is requisite at this critical hour. The inauguration of Gov. Pickens took place on Monday last. -*, The-N. Y. Seventh Regiment intend to visit Eng. land. The Dying Tear. - The fleeting moments of time?the drear, gloomy weather?the -whistling winds of December, re? mind us that the year is fading, failing, flickering and will soon be gone forever. Gone ! with its joys and sorrows, griefs and happiness, felicity and sadness! Gone! leaving behind no visible trace save the impress of great, momentous events which have transpired in its calendar. Gone, aye, forev? er ! The hopeful pilgrim on life's journey, whose sky was cloudless and bright at the beginning, may know only disappointment, Borrow and the pangs of woe at the closing of the year. And the child of grief, into whose heart no ray of cheerful sunlight beamed, may now be wearing the ineffable smile of the purest earthly joy. Thus it is with life! Let each one look inwardly and find that experience confirms the exclamation. To many the lesson drawn thence will be bitter?to others, it will have a sweet consolation. The Father of Mercies has dispensed unto all that which will meet their wants and operate for their everlasting good! To our country?this asylum for the oppressed, and refuge of civil and religious liberty?the year 18G0 has been one of the most marked and singular which its history shall record of the present cen? tury. In the spring-time, when hearts and minds are usually bright and filled with joy, clouds of portentous significance began to lower over our land. A political struggle ensued?its first conse? quence was the disseverance and breaking up of tho only party which held in its grasp tho constitu? tion and government of our fathers?its result caused a black pall to overspread the patriot's hor? izon ; and while the autumn leaves are falling, the gloom thickens, and in the general obscurity and darkness which follows, the last vestige of hope for our country's salvation is swallowed up. The deed is done, and the massive pillars of government tot? ter and Call to the ground. But amid this gloom and midnight darkness, there beams forth a radiant star?its pure rays are seen, and they guide one section of this mighty Republic from out the ruins of the temple. The patriot fixes his gaze upon that star, and with an exulting shout, wrests the palladium of liberty, justice and equality from the deep abyss wherein it was plunged, and places it once more in the broad light of day. Henceforth, it will abide with those who reverence the principles of '76, and who have not forgotten the example of their heroic fathers ! The days of 'GO are linked with those of Revolutionary memory. * -? Alabama and Mississippi. The Commissioners from these States, accreuited to our State Convention, arrived in Columbia on Friday last. Hon. John A. Elmore represents Ala? bama, and the Hon. C. E. Hooker from Mississippi. They have rightfully received a warm welcome to our State, and they come to urge action and not delay in this crisis. They come, clothed with au? thority, to assure the people of South Carolina that their States are ready to unite their fortunes and join hands with us, in seeking deliverance from the bondage and enslavement prepared hy Northern hords for Southern freemen. They do not, on the other hand, come crouching and pleading for an independent sovereignty to stay her action that this putrificd Union, which has become a stench in the nostrils of all honest patriots, may longer be preserved and our equality sacrificd thereby. Then, thrice welcome to the messengers from the gallant Gulf States! We have no honeyed word* to use in regard to delegations or commissioners expected in Colum? bia from more Northern States, and whose design is to urge delay and defeat action. As gentlemen, they should be treated respectfully; but we detest -acy-proposal of. comprnffiiaC) fifnoolbing over evils and aggressions, or hearkening to nppcals of Uni? on-savers. The promptest check should be givon them. It is said that Virginia will send a commission to our Convention, and beseech us to wait, for a time. For what ? To ultimately submit, we fear. Besides, when the soil of Virginia had been ruthlessly invaded and the blood of her citizens drawn by midnight assassins, an intelligent and accomplished gentleman was empowered by the Legislature of this State to proceed at once to her capital, and urge a conference of the Southern Slates upon the aggressions and manifold evils in? flicted upon us by the Northern people. How was Mr. Memmin?er received ! Politely enough, it is true, but Virginia declared that she was compe? tent to take care of herself then, and we would have her answered in the same spirit now. She cannot think for South Carolina, arxl her temporizing and tame policy will not meet what the times de mnnd. Encouraging Signs from the Empire State. We mean, of course, the Empire State of the South, our twin-sister over the Savannah. On an exchange, the other day, came the following su? perscription from a Georgia P. Master : " For South Carolina, the good secession State. Keep the ball moving?Georgia will soon be with you." On opening the paper, the Louisville Journal met our eyes. We dare say this endorsement is full aa much disunion ns ever tho Journal came freighted with, and Prentice will likely repudiate the sentiment.. On another exchange from Georgia, we find the following : '-We are ready to go with South Car? olina." The editorials in this, however, sustain the secession movement, and battle manfully for resistance. The Dalton Times is the journal, and we extend it cordial wishes for success in the glo? rious struggle now being made in that region. In addition to the above, we had an interesting conversation, on Monday, with a valued friend of lang syne, who is fresh from the western country. He gave hopeful and cheering intelligence from Arkansas, and the intermediate States. He is a Georgian by birth, education and residence, and knows the sentiment of his own section thorough? ly. In his county (Jackson) there are about enongh Union men to form a corporal's guard, and in Clarke county, (the residence of Hon. Howell Cobb,) not one man can be paraded who will sub? mit?all are for prompt, immediate and separate secession. Add to what we have stated in the foregoing, that almost daily we hear identical re? ports from upper counties in Georgia; that it is morally certain the lower section has been ready all the time, while middle Georgia is rapidly be? coming sccessioni2ed, and there can no longer be entertained a doubt that resistance is meant by the gallant, glorious and powerful people who re? side across the blue Savannah, and that resistance is to be made by the most efficient means?disun? ion. Let the welkin ring with cheers for the Em? pire State ! -?> Gov. Pickens has appointed Col. Beaufort T. Watts Private Secretary. Col. Watts has retained this confidential position for years, discharging his duties faithfully and with satisfaction to every Executive he has been connected with in office. The steamship Nashville, from New York, brought 200 boxes, and the George's Creek, 18 boxes, containing arms for this State. The Davis Guard, of Houston, Texas, have sent Ian order to Messrs. Jackson & Co., of Charleston, for uniforms. The Southern Literary Messenger. "We have for several yeare urged upon the peo? ple of this section the necessity of supporting Southern journals and magazines, 4and frequently referred to the Southern Literary Messenger as a magazine conducted with true Southern feelings, and containing sound sentiment, besides being richly worth the subscription price in all respects. Now that we arc to leave Northern productions to look for support elsewhere than from the South, it is important that we should build up Southern en? terprises, and sustain home energy, industry and talent by every possible means. In no other sphere can this npirit be exemplified with such lasting benefits in comparison to the outlay necessary, than by supporting, sustaining and patronizing the Southern press, which is a mighty lever in de? fence of our interests and institutions. The ne? cessity o:f this will be recognized by every one, and at this particular time we desire to impress the fact upon the attention of our readers. The Northern press, becoming impudent and inso? lent after draining the Southern people for a sup? port, have, with few exceptions, been engaged in this uncoasing warfare upon our section, and has done more to inflame the popular mind against slavery than any other influence. Are we yet to bow to their oppressive yoke, and submit to their insulting words and base falsehoods ? No, thank Heaven ! and the first step should be to discard every newspaper or magazine published north of Mason and Dixon's line; and then turning to our section, subscribe the same amount, or double the price, to a Southern publication. In a few years, by pursuing such a course, Southern literature will be enriched greatly and become cheaper, be? cause the vehicles for its dissemination are not left to eke out a miserable sustenance, ns has been the experience of most enterprises heretofore. To the end hinted a't in the foregoing, we take peculiar pride and pleasure in recommending most cordially and honestly the Southern Literary Mes senger, published at Richmond, Va., at three dol? lars per annum, in advance. For several years we have been an attentive and interested reader of this magazine, and with the utmost truthfulness we can aver that it is second to none published in America in point of ability, interest and sound reading. Free from the insane ravings of fanati? cal writers, its pages enriched with the productions of the best Southern authors, either in romance, essays or biographies, and printed in most admi? rable stylo, the Messenger justly claims a liberal patronage from the Southern public. As this is the season for making or renewing subscriptions to magazines, we earnestly hope that the merits of this periodical may not be overlooked. For an in? dication of its opinions upon the rights of the South and the remedy of secession, we refer the reader to the article published on our fourth page. -o At a. regular convocation of Wynne Council, No. 4, held December 17,.1860, the following brethren were duly elected to serve this Council for the next tmMiing Masonic year : J. K CLABK, Thrice 111. G. M. S. H. Lancston, II. of T. J, F. Wilson, C. of W. M. Lksseii, C. of G. John B. Moore, C. of C. II. B. Arnold, Recorder. F. ft v. B?rstel, Treas. E. F. Mlrraii, Steward. -;-? An Appeal to the Public. The undersigned have been appointed by the members of the Palmetto Biflcmcn to appeal re? spectfully, but earnestly, to the public in behalf of that corps?presenting the circumstances which surround it, and solicit material aid from friends and neighbors.? For the last several years, the subject of farm? ing a volunteer corps of infantry in this town, uniformed and equipped most thoroughly, has en? gaged the attention and energy of a few young men. Their desire was to organize, upon a sub? stantial basis, a company calculated to reflect cred? it upon themselves and the community, and pre? pared to respond promptly to any emergency that might require their services. Their efforts result? ed in forming the Palmetto Riflemen, numbering at this time upwards of fifty men, who have been ofllccred und drilled for several months, and who had become hopeful that success was perching up? on their standard. Proceeding upon this, the ne? cessary steps were taken to havc^hc Company in? corporated. In the meanwhile, the emergency for which we were anxiously preparing has arison?the State has called for volunteers to stand in readiness for action. The corps we represent is desirous of responding to that call, but a provis? ion jf the law requires that our numbers shall he augmented before we can be accepted. We need men?active, efficient and brave men, Avho are wil? ling to hazard their all in defence of Sonth Caro? lina and the Southern cause. Numbers in the neighborhood would promptly join our ranks, were it not for the expense of the uniform ; though the amount required is small, yet they are not prepar? ed lo expend that money for the purpose indicated and consequently they are silently allowing others to take the lead and bear the burden of the times. Hence, we are constrained to make this appeal to the generosity, liberality and patriotism of those wh 7 arc not expected to enlist in defence of their section, that they may understand our situation and afford that relief which is necessary to our ex? istence as an independent corps. Those who are alrefidy enrolled chiefly comprise ardent, aspiring young men, who desire "a place in the picture," if Carolina needs the strong arm of her brave sons to assist in her deliverance from tyranny and op? pression. Others there are who feel the same pa? triotic desire, and in their behalf, we confidently appeal to our public-spirited citizens for assis? tance. Let it not be said, in the hour of trial, that young men were forced to disband because lu:re was held above patriotism. But rather than this, fellow-citizens, give your* last dollar to aid in the noble cause. We respectfully beg leave to propose a plan for those who are willing to assist us. The uniform will cost between ?12 and S16, the estimate rest? ing upon the price paid for making it up. It will be of Southern cloth, with Southern-ma?e hats, &c. Now, we propose that an effort be made to rtnse by subscription $300, which will uniform 24 n en, and complete the number we desire. The subscriptions might be $10 and upwards, and the vhole amount raised with little effort. When the money is ready, the men will be found in our rinks. If this plan is not acted upon, each one disposed 10 aid us might select some worthy young man and present him with a uniform. Those who wish to avoid the trouble of either case, will have their rioncy properly expended by naming to either of the undersigned what they are willing to give. The Riflemen will parade on next Saturday af? ternoon, and we respectfully invite those who arc interested in our success, and are willing to con? tribute to our advancement, to be present at that time and evince their liberality and public spirit. JAMES A. HOYT. W. W. HUMPHREYS, J. C. C. FEATHERSTON, JAMES II. WHITNER. Anderson, S. C, December 18, 1860. * i Anderson Division, No. 20, S. of T. At a regular meeting of this Division, held on Tuesday evening last, the following brethren were chosen to serve a.?; officers for the ensuing term: A. B. Tow;ers, W. P. ' W. W. H?Hr-nitEYS, W. A. H. Manlt Darlington, R. S. J. II. Gleason, A. It. S. John Millwee. F. S. S. M. Fant, Treas. R. M. Cuskscu.es, Conductor. B. S. Smith, A. C. 11. A. ANDERSON, I. S. W. C. Herndon, 0. S. The installation of diese officers Trill take place in the Court House on Tuesday night, the 1st of January, 1861. The public generally, and Indie's especially arc invited to be present on the occa? sion. Several addresses may be expected. -o The State Convention. The sovereign Convention of the people of this State assembled on Monday, at noor*, in the Bap? tist Church of Columbia. The decorations inside the building were a blue silk^flag, with gilt fringe, presented by the ladies of Charleston, which was suspended over the rostrum, and bore the words, "South Carolina Convention, 18G0." On the rc ve.-se, a Palmetto/ having on its trunk an open Bi? ble, with the words, "God is our refuge and strength?ever present to help in time of trouble, therefore will wo not fear, though the earth be re? moved, and though the mountains bej carried into the sea. The Lord of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge." On motion of ex-Gov. Adams, Gen. D. F. Jami? son was requested to act as chairman, pro tem. On motion,;the Chairman was requested to ap? point a temporary secretary. . Col. T. T. Simons, of Charleston, was requested to act in that capac? ity. The roll was called and the majority of delegates found present. Tho rttctiorr Tor permanent President of the Convention was then gone into, nnd on the fourth ballot resulted in the choice of Gen. D. F. Jami? son, of Barnwcll. Mr. Inglis, of Cheraw, offered a resolution, pro? viding that when this body adjourns, it will be to meet in Charleston on the 18th, and that the dele? gation from that city be requested to secure a hall. A considerable debate sprung up on this resolu? tion, which was participated in by Messrs. Miles, Kcitt, Inglis and others. The resolution was adop? ted, and the Convention took a recess until 7 o'clock, p. m. Upon re-assembling, the President introduced Col. Elmore, Commissioner from Alabama, who ad? dressed the Convention at some length. He an? nounced that as to the mode and measure of the remedy for our existing evils, the State of Ala? bama coincides with the views entertained by the people of South Carolina. He said that if the is? sue of war was brought upon us, and the right to secede was denied, Alabama was prepared to ar? gue that question with steel. He announced, and was so requested to announce to this State by the Governor of Alabama, that that State would nc ccde when her Convention met on the 14th of Jan? uary, by a majority of forty in the Convention. It was all important, he said, that there should be no delay, no faltering now, on the part of South Carolina. Hon. C. E. Hooker, Commissioner from Missis? sippi, addressed the Convention immediately after Col. Elmore. He expressed his gratification at the courtesy and hospitality he had received since his arrival here, and said it was an indication of the strong tics and unanimity of sentiment that existed bciweeu the-people.of .Mississippi and South Carolina. He said that he had heard that day the inaugural address of the Governor elect, and that there was not one sentiment contained therein that wonld not -have received the same plaudits in Mississippi that it received here. - He stated that at a recent county Convention, when it was announced that South Carolina had elected secession delegates with entire unanimity, the large assembly rose as one man and announced thai they would stand by South Carolina, come weal or woe He said that at one time ho had thought it would be belter to have concerted action among the Southern States, but. he was now convinced that the separate and independent action of each Slate was the proper course. If the Federal Gov? ernment should forget, he said, the principles up ou which the government was founded, and at? tempt coercion, the first Federal gun that was fired would bring thousands of willing hearts and strong arms from .Mississippi, to the aid of South Caro? lina. The President drew attention to the following resolutions, which had been offered previous to the recess, nnd on which the yeas and nays had been called: Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Conven? tion that the State of South Carolina should forth? with secede from the Federal Union known as the United States of America. Resolved, That a committee of seven members be appointed to draft an ordinance proper to be adopted by this Convention, and in order to ac? complish the object, all individual members, desi? ring to submit a draft or scheme for' such ordi? nance be requested to hand in the same, without delay, to said committee. Resolved, That the act of the General Assembly of this State providing for the assembling of this Convention be referred to the same committee, with instructions to consider and report thereon. The resolutions were ndoptccf without a dissent? ing voice. ? The Convention then adjourned to meet in Charleston on Tuesday at 4 o'clock, p. m. -* For the Intelligencer. Mounted S?ngers. " Porsnairt to a call, a meeting was held at An? derson on. the 15th day of December, for the pur? pose of forming a company of "Mounted Ban? gers." Prof. Thomas Hall was called to the Chair, and Jo. Berry Sloan appointed Secretary. On motion, of F. E. Harrison, a committee of six, to wit: F. E. Harrison, Col. John H. Mar? shall, C. C. Langston, Maj. F. C. v.'Borstel and Jo. Berry Sloan, were appointed to draft a consti? tution and bye-laws?tc recommend a suitable uni? form and arms. To this committee the Chairman was afterwards added. The meeting then adjourn? ed, to meet at Anderson C. H. on Saturday next, the 22d inst., at 10 o'clock, a. m., for the purpose of hearing the report of the committee. All persons desirous of connecting themselves with the Company are requested to attend at that time, as it is proposed to elect officers at that mce:ing. JO. BERRY SLOAN, Secretary. -? The Joint Committee on Federal Relations of the North Carolina Legislature has made a report, recommending the call of a State Convention, to be assembled on the 18th of February next, for the purpose of considering the course best to be pursued by that State in the present crisis. I.. In a long letter on the present national trouble, addressed to a gentleman of Mississippi, Hon John Bell opposes secession, favors a conference of the Southern States, and expresses the belief that the people of the North are this day prepared to agree to any fair and reasonable plan of adjustment which such a conference would propose. The most fortunate man that we know of nowa? days is Sharp?, the maker of rifles. We hare aa idea that he looks upon the present difficulties witi the pious resignation that an undertaker docs upon a prevailing epidemic. A physician named A. H. Burrett and his wife, were on Monday last warned to leave New Orleans, because of uttering abolition sentiments. Governor Harris has issued a proclamation call? ing an extra session of the Legislature of Tennes? see, to meet on the 7th January, the same day oo which the Virginia Legislature is caned together. The Legislature of Kentucky will also, probably, assemble at the same time. Capt. West, who went to Truxillo after General Walker's remains, has returned without then, is consequence of an Hondurian law prohibiting tXr humalion. Col. Rudler was weU, humanely treated, and hoping for a speedy release. The Lynn shoe trade is very much depressed m consequence of Southern disturbances. Handrad? of meu are lying idle. Thirteen thousand letters, supposed" to crmt*m lottery circulars, were mailed at Charlcstown, Ce? cil county, Md., on Tuesday last. The fine St. Louis and New Orleans Steam Pack? et Flying Cloud was burned to the water's edge 03 the night of the 9th. No lives lost. It is estimated that on the 1st of Jan., 1861, Iber? will be 400 miles of railroad in Texas, and still the work ha.', but just fairly commenced. The State of Georgia, by the new census, aae* s> population of 1,075,977?an increase of-61,069 since 1850. Montgomery county, Ala , has a population of 36,060, of whom 23,752 are slaves. Hon. Bedford Brown has introduced in tire North Carolina Legislature a bill appointing four commissioners to proceed to Columbia, and appeal to South Carolina to suspend any action by which secession may be accomplished, and to wait a com? mon consultation through a convention of all the Southern States. The Alexandria Gazette says that the nuB* for the manufacture of cloth in Virginia have ordenr to fill that will keep them busy until May next. The demand is from all parts of the South, and' from New-Orleans there are large orders for ??Vir giuia homespun." ^ Governor MagofSn, of Kentucky, has ordered u motion in the supreme court of that State for u writ of mandamus against Governor Deunison, of Ohio, growing,out of the latter's refusal to surren? der a fugitive upon the requisition from the Exec? utive of Kentucky. If the motion fails, other steps will be immediately taken. It is rumored in Charleston, on reliable authori? ty, that General Scott urged the Secretary of War to send six companies of artillery from Fortrcaa Monroe to Charleston. Mr. Floyd said he would, cut off his right arm before ho would write auch an order. Major Henry C. Wayne, of the ?. S. Army, #a? elected unanimously to the office of Adjutant General of the State of Georgia, by the Senate on Thursday. GOLD. GOLD is MONEY?Dental material is Gold: and th.ejjdttreJ_nAU.st havo thg_P4Srt ffa Dental aor vice, or keep my Gold. J. T. HORNS. Bee. 20, 1SG0 19 tf TO CONTRACTORS. PERSONS interested will take notice that the streets and side-walks of the Town of Anderson will be let out for the ensuing year on Friday, the 28th inst., at 10 o'clock, A. M. ? Proposals for the contract wiU be received by me until that day. By order of the Town Council. S. BEBCKLEY, Clerk of Council. Anderson, S. C, Dec. 18, 18G0 13?It Attention, Palmetto Riflemen! YOG are hereby ordered to be and appear at the usual place of rendezvous on next Saturday, (tho 22d inst.) at 21 o'clock, P. M. J. H. WHITNER, Captain. Dec. 19, 1860 There will be an extra meeting of the corps im? mediately after parade, for the purpose of" receiv? ing applications for memberships. By order of the Captain. ? S. BLECKLEY, Secretary^ 19?It LAW PARTNERSHIP. WILLIAM II. PERRY, having been admitted to the Bar, is associated with his father, BurjaKHt F. Perry, in tho practice of Law on the Western Circuit, under the firm of PERRY & PERRY. They will attend the Courts of "Abbeville, Ander? son, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg and Lau rens. Their office and address is Greenville, Cf. H., S. C. '' Dec. 20, 1860 1? 4t Sheriff's Sales. By virtue of various writs of FIcra Facias to ta? dircctcd, I will expose i?> sale on Snleday in Jan? uary ncrt, within the usual hours of sale, before the Court House door at Anderson, the following property, to wit: One Tract or Lot of Land, containing two acres, bounded by lands of Wilson Hall, levied' on ?s the property of William Wagstaff, at the suit of J. B. Moore and A. J. Major. One Lot in the Town of Anderson, containing one acre, and bounded by lots of John J. Brown and Alexander Evins, levied on as the property oi Thomas Anderson, at the suit of Wm. M. Os bornc. One Tract of Land, containing one hundred and thirteen acres, on branches of Hen-Coop Creek, waters of Rocky River, and bounded by lands of Oily Mattison, T. T. Wright, Brown Haynie, and others, levied on as the property of G. W. May?, at the suit of Wm. Magce and others. One Lot in the Town of Honea Path,' containing three fourths of an acre, bounded by Lots of Jamea L. Brock, and the Greenville Railroad and others., levied on by virtue of a Foreign Attachment, as the property of A. J. Brock, at the suit of John M. Geer and James L. Brock. One sorrel mule and one Buggy and Harness, levied on as the property of <ieorge W. Hammond, at the suit of Sloan, Mageo & Co. One lofin the town of Williamston, containing two aores^-and bounded by lots of John Smith, J. L. Orr and others, levied on as the property of J. G. Wilson, H. T. Tustin and Enochs Nelson, at the suit of David Humphreys. One Buggy and Harness, levied on as the prop? erty of Wm. Jones, at the suit of Smith & Clark, J. D. M. BOBBINS, s.a.d. Sheriff's OttTcc, L>cc. 12,1860 18?La ANDERSON DIVISION, NO. 20. MEETS regularly on every Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Members are requested to be punctual in attendance. By order of tho W. P. - ,e-i ?- a FEATHE&6T0N? Bj,ft Oct: 55,1850 It Q