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The Retirin"; Senators. The most 3okmrt>and impressive scene that has occurred in the Federal Capitol during the pending troubles was witnessed in (he formal withdrawal of Senators Davis, of Mississippi, Fitzpatrick and Clay, of Alabama, and Mallory and Yulee, of Flor? ida. The farewell words of Jeff. Davis drew tears from the eyes of many Senators. We have laid aside his speech for publication in our next issue. At the request of a friend, we insert to-day the following report of the remarks made by Hon. C C: Clay, jr., Senator from Alabama, on the oc? casion referred to: Mr. Clay. I rise to announce, in be? half of my colleague and myself, that the peoplo.of Alabama, assembled in conven? tion at their capitol on the 11th of this month, have adopted an ordinance whereby tHey withdraw from the Union, formed under a compact styled the Con? stitution of the United States, resume the powers delegated to it, and assume their separate station as a sovereign and inde? pendent people This is the act, no? of faction or of party, but of tho people. True, there is a respectable minority of that convention who oppposed this act, not because the}* desired to preserve the Union, but because they wished to secure the cooperation of all, or of a majority, of the southern or of the planting States. There are many cooperationists, but I think not one unionist in the convention ; all are in favor of withdrawing from the Union.- I am therefore warranted in saying that this is the act of the freemen of Alabama. .In taking this momentous step, they have not acted hastily or unadvisedly. It is not tho eruption of sudden, spasmod? ic, and violent passion. It is the conclu? sion they have reached after years of bit? ter experience of enmity, injustice, and injury, at the harfds of their northern -brethren; after long and painful reflec ;tion; after anxious debate and solemn de? liberation; and after argument, pcrsua sipn,s.and entreaty have foiled to secure them their constitutional rights, ? Instead of causing surprise and incurring censure, it "is rather matter of amazement, if not reproach, 4-hat they have endured so much ? and so long, and have deferred this act of ' self-defense until to-day. ?t: is now forty-two years since Alabama ? was admitted into the Union. She ,on ? tcrcd it, as she goes out of it, while the Confederacy was in convulsions, caused by the hostility of the North to the do - mestic slavery of the/South. Kot a dc ? cade, nor scarce a lustrum, has elapsed, since her birth, that has not been strong? ly marked by proofs of the growth and power of that anti-slavery spirit of the overthrow of that domestic institution of the South, which is not only tho chief ? source of her prosperity, but the very ba? sis of hor social order and State polity. - "It is to-day the master spirit of the north ""ern States, and had, before tho secession" ? of Alabama, of Mississippi, of Florida, or of South Carolina, severed most of the bonds of the Union. It denied us Chris-1 tian communion, because it could not en? dure what it styles the moral leprosy of . slayeholding; it refused us permission to . sojourn, or even to pass through the . North, with our projierty; it claimed freedomJbr the slave if brought by his . master into a northern State; it violated tho Constitution and treaties and laws of . Congress, because designed to protect . that property; it refused us any sharo of .. lands acquired mainly by our diplomacy and blood and treasure; it refused our . property any shelter or security beneath the flag of a common Government; it robbed us of our property, and refused to !' restore it; it refused to deliver criminals ? against our laws, who fled to the North with our property or our blood upon their hands; it threatened us, by solemn legis : tive acts, with ignominious punishment if we pursued our projwrty into a northern State; it mnrdorcd southorn men when seek ing-the recovery of their property on north? ern soil; it invaded the borders of south? ern States, poisoned their wells, burnt their dwellings, and murdered their peo? ple; it denounced us by deliberate re? solves of popular meetings, of party con? ventions, and of religious and even legis? lative assemblies, as habitual violators cf tho laws of God and tho rights of human? ity ; it exerted all the moral and physic ? al agencios that human ingenuity can de , vise or diabolical malice can employ to heap odium and infamy upon us, and to ; make us a by-word of hissing and of scorn throughout tho civilized world. Yet wo bore all this for many years, and might havv* '*3rne it for many more, under the oft-repeated assurance of our northern friends, and the too fondly cherished hope that these wrongs and* injuries were com " 'mitted by a minority party, and had not -the sanction of tho majority of tho people, who would, in time, rebuke our enemies, . :aud redress our grievances. But the fallacy of theso promises and folly of our hopes have been too clearly and conclusivcly^roved in late elections, especially the twot.last presidential clpc " tions, to permit us' to indulgo longer in such pleasing delusions. The platform of the Republican party of 1856 and 1SG0 wo regard as a libel upon tho character ' fand a declaration of war against the lives and property of the southern people. No bitterer or more offensive calumny could be uttered against them than is expressed ! 'in denouncing their system of slavery and polyganvy as " twin relics of barbarism." It not only reproaches us as unchristian and heathenish, but imputes a sin and a crime deserving universal scorn and uni? versal enmity. No sentiment is more in suiting or more hostile to our domestic tranquillity, to our social order, and our social existence, than is contained in the declaration that our negroes are entitled to liberty and equality witr tho -white man. It is in spirit, if not effect, as strong an incitement and invocation to servile insurrection, to murder, arson, and other crimes, as any to bo found in abolition literature. And to aggravate , the insult which is offered us in demanding equality with us for our slaves, the same platform denies us equality with Northern Avhlte men or free negroes, and brands us as an inferior race, by pledging the Republican party to resist our entrance into the Territories with our slaves, or the extension of slave? ry, which as its founders and leaders tru? ly assert?must and will effect its exterm? ination. To crown the climax of insult to our feelings and menace of our rights, this party nominated to the Presidency a man who not only indorses the platfcrm, but promises, in his zealous support of its principles, to disregard the judgments of your courts, tho obligations of A'our Con? stitution, and the requirements of his offi? cial oath, by approving any bill prohibit? ing slavery in the Territories of the United States. A large majority of the Northern peo? ple have declared at the ballot-box their approval of the platform and the candi? dates of that party in the late presidential election. Thus, by the solemn verdict of the people of the North, the slavcholding communities of the South arc "outlawed, branded with ignominy, consigned to execration, and ultimate destruction." Sir, are we looked upon as more or less tlian men ? Is it expected thai we will or can exercise that God-like virtue which " beareth all things, ?oelicvcth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things;" which teaches us to love our ene? mies and bless them thai curse vs? Are we devoid of the sensibilities, the sentiments, the passions, the reason, and the instincts of mankind ? Have we no pride of honor, no sense of shame, no reverence of our an? cestors, no care of our posterity, no love of home, or family, or friends ? Must we confess our baseness, discredit, the fame of our sires, dishonor ourselves, degrade our posterity, abandon our homes, and flee from our country, all for the sake of the Union ? Must we agree to livo under the ban of our own Government ? Must wo acquiesce in the inauguration of a Presi? dent, chosen by confederate, but unfriend? ly, States, whose political faith constrains him, for his conscience and conn try's sake, to dony us our constitutional rights, be? cause elected according to the forms of the Constitution? Must avo consent to live under a Government which wo believe will henceforth be controlled and adminis? tered by those who not only deny us jus? tice and equality, and brand us as inferi? ors, but whoso avowed principles and pol? icy must destroy our domestic tranquilli? ty, imperil the lives of our wives and chil? dren, degrade and dwarf, and ultimately destroy, our State ? Must avo live, by choice or compulsion, xinder tho rule of those who present us the dire alternative of an <; irrepressible conflict" with! the Northern people in defense of our altars and our fireside, or tho mamumissicjn of our slaves, and the admission of them to social and political equality ? No, sir, no! Tho freemen of Alabama have proclaimed to the world that the}- will not; and have proved their sinceritA* by seceding from the Union, and hazarding all the dangers and difficulties of a separate and inde? pendent station among the nations of the earth. They have learned from histoiy the ad? monitory truth, that the people avIio live under Governors, appointed against their consent by unfriendly foreign or confed? erate States, Avill not long enjoy the bles? sings of liberty, or have the courage to claim them. They feel that wore thciy to consent to do so, they would lose the res? pect of their foes and the sympathy of their friends. They are resolved not to trust to the hands of their enemies tho measure of their rights. They intend to preserve for themselves, and to transmit to their posterity, the freedom they received from their ancestors, or perish in the at? tempt. Cordially approving this act of my mother State, and acknowledging no other allegiance, I shall return, like a true and loyal son, to her bosom, to defend her honor, maintain her rights, and share her fate. -S> A Patriot's Offering.?The Right Rev. Bishop Rutlcdgo, of the Diocese of Florida, has deposited with the State Treasurer a draft for $500 towards defray? ing the expenses of the Government. The Bishop comes of a patriotic stock. The name of Rutlcdge is not unknown to fame, and is embalmed in the hearts of all Southerners. "Blood will tell."?Pensaco la Gazette. Tho Norfolk (Ya.) Herald states, "on pretty good authority" that Lieut. Gen? eral Scott has said that, in thocATentof Virginia seceding, it was his determ?a tion to resign his commission in the ar? my, and make Virginia his place of resi? dence for the remainder of his days. -* The memorable wTords of Old Hickory, "The Union, it Must and Shall be Pre? served!" have been proven literally true, for in spite of all appearances, the Uni? on is certainly in a fine Pickle!?Vanity Fair. %\t %r&ixm IntcIRjcnccr. THURSDAY MORNING* JAN'Y. 31, I8G1. JAMES A.'HOYT, Editor. Our Terms. Those who have not paid their subscriptions to the Intelligencer will bear in mind that we charge an extea half-hollar after six months expire. If not paid within two weeks, some will find their dues increased that much. Such person^ will ob? serve that we designate the "act with a blue mark on the margin of their papers. -O Acknowledgment. Wc feel greatly indebted for those kind friends who have interested themselves in our behalf, and assisted in swelling our subscription list. For several weeks we have been rapidly making acces? sions and placing new names upon our books. Tlic favor and encouragement thus evinced arc indeed gratefully received, end quickens our energies to greater effort in issuing an acceptable journal. ?37" Head the eloquent, beautiful inspiration on our first page, " A Tribute to South Carolina." It appeared originally in the Georgetown Times, and is written by an ardent daughter of Georgia, Car? rie Bell Sinclair. -? Patriotic. Vv. M. Thomas, Esq., of Greenville, proffers to be one of twenty to raise $10,000 for the benefit of the families of poor men in the Greenville volun? teers. The spirit thus manifested by our noble friend is worthy of emulation ! Just Arrived. Messrs. Ernes & Hubbard say to the public, through our columns, that they have just received a fresh supply of Kerosene Oil, Burning Fluid, and Spts. of Turpentine?articles that liavcbecn in de? mand for several weclcs, owing to a scarcity. -O Quory. Did the gentlemanly proprietor of the Darlington Southerner find the paragraphs headed, !*Editors in Actual Service," in the Lexington Flag, which paper receives the credit therefor? Wo penned the aforesaid items, and. thought they emanated' from our brain; but, as we do not exchange with tlie Flag, information, is desirable. -e Something Neyr. Wo neglected last week to call attention to the announcement of Mr. Sam'l. Sanders, who has just erected a Blacksmith Shop near the railroad crossing on Main Street. He affirms that all work will be done in his Shop, for the money, cheaper than elsewhere, and we doubt not that he will car? ry out the declaration. Send in your work to him. - Personal. Tho familiar form of our worthy friend, Hugh Wilson, of the Abbeville Press, darkened the door of our sanctum on Monday lust. We*gladly met him and extended a welcome in our own way. He was dressed up?had on lib " Sunday har? ness "?but. we could net prevail on him to tarry longer than one night. Come again, Iltrc.i, and don't let your business be so urgent! Tho Etato Flag. \S On Saturday last both Houses of the General Assembly finally concurred in the design of the fl.'.g which is hereafter to represent the sovereign State of South Carolina. The field is dark blue. Upon the upper inner corner of the flag is the crescent, in white, the horns pointing upward. In the middle of tIre flag is an oval, in white, cm blazoncd with a golden palmetto, upright. -O Liberal Donations/ We understand that Mr. James Haeriso::, a venerable, esteemed citizen und patriot, 'ia i con? tributed the snug sum of $?"??>?) to the "Sericca Rangers" and the "Palmetto Riflemen," of this place, for their equipment and otiili!. lie sends this from Florida, where he resi le:: for the mo:t part, and we learn that the same generous dona? tion from Iiis purse has been made ;o the cause of Southern independence in the " Land of Flowera/' All honor to such evidences of liberality and true patriotism! f -?> Tho A^ierucn Gasotto. Yesterday's issue of this paper contained the salutatory of Capt. Thomas Hall, who will hence? forth preside over it3 editorial columns. Wc ex? tend a welcome to the Capi. on his " promotion" to the editorial ranks, and arc gratified at having such an agreeable codaborer in advancing the in? terests of this section. It is simple'justice to state, that during the past two months the publisher, Mr. II. Maxly Daelixgtox. has been the editor incog. of tiie Gazelle, in which position he has proven himself a ready, graceful writer. Wc wish all par tics'conuectcd with the journal abundant success. - The Quitman Guard. This is the name of a Rifle Company recently organized at NcwbeVry, and commanded by our excellent friend, James D. Naxce, Esq., of th" Coiucrcalitl. The appellation of this corps is pe? culiarly appropriate, being at once honorable aud significant. There was no truer, braver or more gallant Southron than the lamented Quitmax? besides that, the name itself signifies freemen. Glancing at the material of which the "Quitmau Guard " b composed, wc rest assured that they wil never dishonor the proud name under which they arc enrolled. Capt. Naxce will accept our con? gratulations upon his being the leader of such worthy and true Carolina boys! -1?. Louisiana has Sccodod! The news that Louisiana had followed the exam? ple of her Southern sisters, and almost unanimous? ly passed the Ordinance of Secession, was received at this place on Monday evening last. Shortly af? ter dark the booming of cannon was heard in honor of the prompt, decided course taken by tlie Pelican Republic. Ten or a dozen rounds were given, with a display of fireworks upon the public square. A lively enthusiasm was manifested by our citizens and satisfactory greetings were interchanged. The action of Louisiana will have great weight upon the movement of secession and Southern in dependente. Arkansas, united by tics of interest and feeling, will promptly join her neighbor; while Texas,?the land of the bloody Alamo, where the brave Crockettfell?will respond to the call for deliverance froni^Tyranny and assist in elevating 1 the banner of liberty and justice! Tennessee, too, is moving in the same direction, and, freed from corrupt politicians, she will wheel into line before the 4th day of March. Others ma}' unite with us before that period;. but if not, they will then choose between remaining in a perverted Govern? ment, shorn of their rights, liberty aud indepen? dence, or join the great, powerful and controlling nation made up of the cotton-producing States. When this alternative is presented, in a practical manner, no sane man can doubt the action of the j border slave States. They must, cither unite with us, or be forever lost, degraded and bereft of the inalienable rights of freemen ! Have we Peace or Wai 1 The following pointed and pertinent paragraphs we find in t:hc Columbia Guardian of Tuesday. We endorse thorn throughout, and arc so much pleased with the sentiments and opinions contained there? in, that we give the extracts a prominent place in our columns: "Our correspondent treats topics, of which, from want of experience and training, we have no full and satisfactory knowledge. Besides, not having been behind the scenes, and not being acquainted with the sjecial facts of the case, we hesitate at expressing condemnation of the delay in attacking Fort Sumtor. There may be reasons, s'rategctical or political, or both, for such delay. Passing this matter by for the present, we feel bound to sr.y that, in view of striking and notorious facts, the mission of Attorney General llajnc to Washington, and the rcticcnco concerning it and concerning Fort Sumtcr, seem strange and unac? countable. Tiic Convention of the People, more than uvc weeks ago, unanimously passed an ordi? nance declaring this State to be no longer a mem? ber of the Federal Union. It appointed jUommis sioncrs to proceed to Washington to treat with the General Government upon the new relations which the State 1 ad assumed towards it. The mode in which thej were received and treated stung the sensibilities of our people to the quick, although they felt gratified, on tlie other hand, at their fiuc bearing, and their cxp sure of the duplicity and treachery of the President. While our Commis? sioners wc\*e fruitlessly endeavoring to have the act of secession recognized by the Administration, the whole country was startled by tho coup of Ma? jor Anderson, in Bpiking tho guns of Fort Moultric, and transferring, furto noctis, Iiis command to Fort Sumtcr. It scarcely needed the huzzahs and the firing of cinnoh, and the glorification of the hero of the hour, or night rather, throughout all aboti tiondom, tQ teach us that (his was an act of decided hostility. In full keeping, and of a piece with it, was the stealthy and covert ordering of the S'ur of the West to reinforce and provision the garrison of Fort Sumtcr. The gallant men of Morris' and Sullivan's Island's had no misgiving as to the state of things. With the instinctive sense of honor and cour.lgo which becomes true soldiers and patriots, tiicy knew that the spear had been cast, and war declared. They accepted the declaration, and met the consequences of its acceptance nobly and manfully. " That Major Anderson should desire to confer with the Cabinet at Washington; after tho compli? cation caused by the rebuff of the Star of the West by our.gunners, and her recall by tho Brooklyn, was natural enough. But it has been a standing mystery to us how our authorities cculd venture, in t ho circumstances in which we were placed, to send a minister to Washington, at all. Negotia? tions has been declined; the State, through her commissic ners, insulted* and war actually declared by word and dec! ; supcradded to all which were manifest the traces of underhand and double-deal? ing, and downright dissimulation. Tho last thing which we would have antecedently expected, was tho appointment of a minister to Washington be? fore all this proceeding was cleared up satisfac? torily, and proper explanations received and just atonemcn:: mads. It did not seem to us that the the State could appear at Washington with any dignity, under such circumstances. Nor have the results, so far as we can got at them, been such as ro reassure us upon that point. South Carolina is universally regarded as having "moderated" her views?having " tuned down" in her demand:?, and as being quite altered and placable in her mood. Her position is getting to 1 p embarrassing, and it will certainly soon be considered humiliating. " We have felt constraincd^to say as much as we have, in behalf of the groat public. wl:b initiated this whole movement, and who watch the progress of the revolution with the deepest iutcrcst. Their curiosity is becoming highly excited, and they de? sire to know what is going on, and whether we have peace or war. Furthermore; with perfect respect, we ask tlio.'c- in authority and i:i charge of the lie public, that tiicy look we'd to their charge, and sec it receive na detriment in its most vital and sensi? tive part.*' -3) I"7o TJu:.o;i unless put of tlia Union. The yo.ir.g ladies of Burko county, Geb., recent? ly offered a very strong inducement for young men to join tho ranks of the secessionists; At a large r.ud et:t!:r.--:att:c meeting held by tho la lies on the ultino, tho following resolution passed unan? imously?it is to be hoped : ? "Resolved, Tita*, we, the young ladies of Burke county, do henceforth reject, with a haughty scorn and proud disdain; all civilities from any gentle? man who refuse;; or neglects to join the ranks of any Southern Siate that shall, in her sovereign ca? pacity, WjitJi(lrawJtcr,iitlc*ianco from this uncon? stitutional confederacy, lulding it to be sclf-cvi. dent that a dastard's glove can never win a wo? man's love or defend her honor." . -* Tao Soutaorn Literary i!i.o'j;.8ngor. In another column tho prospectus of this truly Southern periodical will be found. A few weeks since we took occasion to laud its course on the existing tjsiics before the country, and commend it to a support in this section. Wc trust that our words have not been altogether unheeded. Bead the prospectus. -& Horo Liberality. C. G. ZtfcxuixoER, Esq., Socretary of tho Treas? ury, acknowledges a donation from "Another Comu.ihco Planter " of ??.,000 for tl.c service of the State; --<r> From the Patriot and Mountaineer. Col. E. P. .Tones. Mn. Editor: Allow me to put in nomination the gentleman whose name heads this article, as a can? didate for Colonel of the Volunteer Regiment, of which the Volunteers of Greenville District will compose i part. As an officer, Col. Jones has not a superior in the upper portion of the State. He has been in every Brigade Encampment of the 1st Brigade, as an officer, since 18.'15. In the school of the soldier and in the Company and Battalion drills, he is perfect. Col. Jones has served twen? ty-five years as an officer of the line, and has filled, during that period, the various positions from tho First Lie .'.tenancy of a Beat Company to thcjColon elcy of a Regiment; Added to theso essential requisites in a com? mander cf a Regiment, he has united in him all the other qualities of a military loader, being brave, noble, and generous iu feeling and disposi? tion. It will be understood, too, that Col. Jones is a volunteer, and that if he is not elected to the po? sition o'' Colonel of the Regiment, he will go in tiic ranks as a private. A VOLUNTEER. -cj, The Federal Flag ought not to be allowed to float from the ramparts of Fort Sumtcr, and we hope that the Palmetto will be placed there iu less than ten days.?Charlotte (.V. C.) Bulletin. W. Hampton Gibbcs, late Second Lieutenant in the army of South Carolina, has resigned that commission, says the Charleston Courier. The abolitionists, to be consistent, should not object to South Carolina becoming a fret Slate. Among the basest of tho Abolition slanders against cur State, is one got up by the Eoston Ad? vertiser, to the effect that the munificent* gift of Bcnj. Mordccai, Esq., to the State, was a " forced loan." Mrs. Si. M. Walton, mother of Madame Lq Vert, of Mobile, and an accomplished lady of the old Virginia schcol, died in Mobile last week. Mr. Russell, the Commissioner from Mississippi, made a ttrong secession speech before a joint Con? vention of both Houses of the Legislature of Mis? souri on the 18th inst. The Charleston Courier regrets to hear it confi? dently reported that Major Riplcy is about to leave this city and State, for a sister Southern and se? ceded State. The Chicago Zouaves have offered their services to the United States government. HEWS BY TELEGEAPH. Eaton Rocge, Jan. 2G.?At 10 minutes pastel o'clock to-day the vote on the Ordinance of imme? diate secession was declared as follows: Yeas 113; nays 17. The news of the passage of the ordinance wa3 received at New Orleans with great enthusiasm. The pelican flag was Unfurled, with the firing of cannon, and other demonstrations. New York, Jan. 25.?The police yesterday at? tempted to retain a supply of arms, ammunition, etc:, on board the steamer Montgomery, for Savan? nah, but the captain ordered the hawsers to be cut> which was done, when she steamed it from the wharf, thus frustrating their design. Tho arms seized on board the schooner Caspian were destin? ed for Savannah, and have been returned by the po? lice. Those taken from the Monticello arc still at the United States Arsenal'. ? _ Baltimore, Jan, 2-3.?Gov, Hicks has appointed Hon. Ecvcrdy Johnson, Augustus W. Bradford* j Wm. Goldsboro, John M. Crisfield, and J. Dixon Eoman, all Union men, Commissioners to meet the Commissioners from other States, in Washington, on the 4th of February. Tucy represent every por? tion of the State. New Orleans, Jan. 27.?The returns of the elec? tion for delegates to the State Convection of Texas, thus for received, indicate an overwhelming major? ity for immediate secession. Loci3Vii.ee, Jan. 27.?The Legislature has ap? pointed Commissioners to the Washington Conven? tion of the jtli February. Among them arc Bell, Guthrie, Wiekliffe, Morehead, and Ja3. B. Clay. Montgomery, Jan. 2-3.?An important ordinance was passed to-day by the Convention. It pro? vides that foreign gold and silver coin shall be received at the United States valuation. The Convention also passed a resolution that the mouth of the MissSsissippi River should be left open to all the States and Territories on its bor? ders, reserving the question of tonnage duties. Norfolk, Jan. 25.?The steam frigate Brooklyn, last, night, put to sea from Hampton Bonds, after taking on board, two companies of U. S. Artillery from Fortress Monroe. She took a southward direction, but her destina? tion is a mystery, as she carries sealed orders. St. Louis, Jan. 2-5.?A special 'despatch from Jackson, Mississippi, dated Wednesday, says that the State Convention had elected seven delegates to Montgomery, An ordinance had also been adopted to raise 8 regiments. Jefferson Davis had beer, elected Ma? jor-Gcneral of the Stato farces. Norfolk, Jo.t^. 25, 7 p. in.?It is now ascer? tained from a perfectly reliable source that the Brooklyn haa been despatched to reinforce Fort Ficlc enx at Pciish-:o!a. Washington, Jan. 25.?Sir. Gourdin left Wash? ington last night for k^ It is understood that he goes to explain to the South Carolina authori? ties the real position cf affairs hero. It seems that tho "masterly inactivity" i-j ;o be maintained until further instruction? from Governor I'ickcus: Tire Louisiana Delegation expect to withdraw from Congress next week! Washington, January 23.?Ex-President Tyler has presented the Virginia resolutions to Mr. Bu chanan, with an explanation that Virginia, if she considered her own individual feelings alone, could be easily satisfied in the matter of a compromise : but that he:* destiny was with tho Cotton Statci?; The only basis of settlement to which tdic could give her assent must be such 03 would also satisfy the Cotton Stales, an.l restore the Union intact. ? ' This is considered hire as settling the question in favor of tho scci-ssi jn of c v try glare State. Mr. Tyler telegraphed Ju lga itobcytson at Charleston to-night, touching C:c condition of r.;7aiivt Lese. Col. Hayno ha3 taken private quarters at Com. Shubrick's. ?Senator Hunter called to-night on Mr. Tyler, and expressed the opinion that a Southern Confed? eracy, consisting of all the slave States, would be completely organized within three months. The Grand Jury is said to have indicted Ex-Scc rctary Floyd to-day. What for has not been as? certained. Washington, January 28.?In the Senate, Iver son's withdrawal was read. Tho President cn closed.peacc propositions from Virginia, and urged Congress to carry out its recommendations. Hemp hill defended che right of secession. In the House, the Virginia resolutions and the President's recommendations-were received. They will be considered to-morrow. Pryor made an elo? quent speech in behalf cf the South. The rules were suspended, and the*Senate's amendments to the Kansas bill were adopted. It only awaits the President's signature to become a law. Washington, January 28.?About forty Demo? crats have signed a paper proposing that all the members of Congress resign, and that a new Con? gress be elected, to meet on the 22d of February. John Tyler returns home to-morrow. It is'in forred that however kindly he was received by the Administration; the object of his mission has not been entirely tucoj;sful. All eyes are now turned towards Pensacola. Montc omeey, January 2?.?The Convention is now acting on judiciary matters aud the subject of transferring all business from the Federal to the State Courts, the maritime admiralty matters in? cluded. The Convention ha3 ordained that until some permanent arrangement shall be made, the State of Alabama will regulate her own postal arrange? ments. The Convention adjourns next Tuesday until the ?1th of March. Hon. Thomas J. Judge has been appointed Com? missioner to Washington, to treat with the Govern? ment in relation to the transfer of forts, arsenals, Custom ll.;usc, etc. Baton Roege, January 2G.?1 P. M.?The Ordi? nance of Secession, as reported by the committee, was passed at half-past 12 o'clock, to-day, by the Sovereign Convention of Louisiana. The vote was 113 in favor, to 17 against it. Immediately upon tho announcement, of this fact, Capt. Allen, followed by the Governor and a large number of State officials, entered the Convcntton and presented the President with the Pelican flag of Louisiana. Speeches were made pertinent to the occasion. A very large number of spectators were present, and after the presentation was over, a fervent and impressive prayer was offered in be? half of the new Republic. The scene was very solemn, and every one joined in commending tho new Republic to the guidance and mercy of Divine Providence. The Convention has adjourned, to meet at New Orleans, on Tuesday next. The Ordinance cf Secession of this State will be signed by all the members of the Convention. i Nevr.s SxuriKiary. A company of Minute men was organized iu\Car rolton, Ky.,' list week, under the influence of ihc gallant old soldier, Gen. Win. 0. Butler. Arthur Choppin, who lost one of his legs in a collision on the C.irrolton (La.) Railroad, htis ob? tained a verdict of $25,000 against the company. Tiic State Bank of Louisiana proposes to loan the Governor of*that State $100,000 without inter? est to arm the State. The citizens of Norfolk, on Monday last, sent off from that city, J. Russell Bawson, who, it was as? certained, had voted for Lincoln. ' Colonel Totton, it is st ' ?d. has received a dis? patch from Governor Bickens, refusing permission \ to officers to visit Fort Sumtcr on regular inspec-. tion duty. James P. Ilolcombe, Professor of Constitutional Law in the University of Virginia, has resigned his. position in that institution, and announced himself a candidate for the State Convention. In Halifax county, Va., an effort is making to raise $10,1)00 to arm the people, and in Charlotte county, Va., it is proposed to raise $700Q for the seme purpose. Major Anderson is considered one of the best artillerists in the army. He is thj author of the standard book on that arm of the service, used at West Point and in the army. A dispatch from Washington city to the New Or? leans Picayune, of the 14th, says that Mr. Dudley, of South Carolina, and T. Butler King, of Georgia, in that city, about to leave as special commis?ion crs from their respective States to make commer? cial arrangements with European powers. The New York Democratic State Committee, in view of the alarming condition of the country, have issued a call for an election of four delegates in each Assembly district, to hold a State Conven? tion at Albany fin the 31st of January. Arms for Florida.?We learn that four' thou? sand stand of arms will go South by the Savannah train, this morning. They are from the Arsenal in this city, and arc intended for tho Stato of Florida.?Charleston Mercury'. A large force is now employed at the Trcdegar' Works, in Richmond, in the construction of gun carriages?some of them for Georgia. A bill has been introduced in the Senate in NortSt Carolina ,o repeal so much of the Constitution of the State as prokibite Israelites from-holding office. The name of tho Augusta True Democrat -has bocn changed to Daily Republic. A meeting held in Lynchburg, Va., on Monday nizht. to nominate candidates for tho- State Con vontion, adopted resolutions, almost unanimously,, that the Convention should pass an Ordinance of Secession. It appears that Senator Iverson did not with- ' draw with the Georgia Representatives on Tuesday, but has uoncludcd to remain uut 1 Mr. Toombs' re? turn, when they will both make a grand exit to? gether. Among the passengers by the Arago, was tho; gallant CaptainiDancan N. Iugraham, who doubt? less comes homo to link his destinies with hi'-na-' tivo Stale, South Carolina. Thc'Indianapolis Journal says tkwo is a schemo on foot to separate Southern Indiana from the rest or ihe State, and join tho Southern Confederacy. The W Lshington Artillery, i'.io crack company of cw Oilcans, has lately increased its numbers to such an extent r.s to form an independent battalion. N Col. Edward C. Anderson ha3 been appointed Ordnance Officorria-Chief of the Stute of Georgia. Sumnor i.; writing letters to ids Abolition friends ?counselling the repeal of llic Personal Liberty laws. During the p^. -t few wcoks some eighteen mid? shipmen at the Annapolis Naval Academy, hare re? signs t anil gpac to their homes in the South. Among thesd wsw the soa of the Hon. Wm. L. Yaa ioy: of Alabama. ANDERSON, J/vxcART 31, 1SC1: COTTON.?Sales for the week ending yesterday amount to near 300 bales, at from G to 10A ccuts. Market brisk. Religious Notice. Rev. W. A. MeSw.u.v will preach in the Metho? dist Ch'-.ic'u in tliis place on njxt Saturday at 11 o'clock, and also on Sabbath morning and night.. .Tan. 31, 13d 24 It <V For Colonel. . JCST The friends of Maj. JOHN V. MOORE respectfully announce him a candidate for Colonel to command the volunteer Regiment raised in this Brigade. Jan. 21, 1861 20 #S7" The ftiends of Col. E. P. JONES announco him a candidate for Colonel of the Volunteer Regi? ment from this Brigade. Jan. 81. 1SG1 24 For Lieutenant -Colonel. J5ST The friends of Capt. J. B. E. SLOAN an? nounce him a candidate for Lieutenant-Colonel of the Volunteer Regiment to bo formed in th^ 1st Brigade, S- C. M. Jan. 31, 18G1 24 . For Major. Egp* The friends of Col. CHARLES S. MATH SON respectfully nominate him as a candidate for Major of (he volunteer companies recently formed in this Bistrict. January 10, 18C1 21 zzrzzrjz^zr. naroaa?egBBar^k-^. i n m bimm^u?^?I Attention, Palmetto Riflemen! YOU are hereby ordered to assemble in front of tht Court House, for drill and instruction, on Saturday next at 11 o'clock a. m. precisely. By order of the Captain. MIKE MAG EE; O. & Jan. 31, 1SG1 21 H Attention, Seneca S?ngers! YOU are hereby ordered to appear at -dndersqn O. IL, on Saturday next, at 11 o'clock, a. m.,. ready for drill. A full attendance is desired. The arms and cloth for uniforms have arrived. By order of tho Captain. E. BERRY SLOAN, Scc'y. Jan. 31, 1SG1 24 It DISSOLUTION OF PARTHT2?SHIP. THE partnership heretofore existing between tha undersigned in the practice of Law and Equity.has been disolvcd by mutual consent. The unfinished business will be attended to hy both parties. Per? sons indebted to the firm for fees or costs, must make prompt settlement, by note or cash. Settle menls may be made with cither of us. J. P, REED. S. M. WILKES... Jan. 31, 18G1. 24 tf