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^^T^NEWS BY~ TELEGBAPhT" ' From Washington. Washington, Fcbunry 2.?Colonel - Hayne, last evening, sent bis final com? munication to"uie President, demanding ' the^rrfendor of Fort Su nter. / & Pirst. On the ground of the right of eminent domain vested in the sovereign, j Secoudly. On the ground of th?*right| of the sovereign io condemn property for public use, by making duo compensation therefor. Col. Hayne, in his communication, as? sumes the independent sovercignty of tho State of South Carolina; and this carries with it tho first proposition. Ho then ar? gues, at considerable length, against the position of tho Federal Government claim? ing the right to protect Fort Sninter as property; ho shows the mode adopted to secure this protection to bo unwise and absurd, and contends that the Govern? ment is fully insured against the loss of a single dollar in surrendering the fort. He also assures the President that any attempt to reinforce it will be considered 'a declaration of war. Several distinguished gentlemen read the communication before-it was submit? ted, and pronounced it conclusive and unanswerable. A Cabinet meeting was held this (Saturday) morning, to consid? er it. It is generally anticipated that the President will merely reply that he will transmit the demand to Congress. In this way he will be able to answer tho argument in a special message without giving the authorities of South Carolina an opportunity for a rejoinder. Capt. Duncan X. Ingraham, of Koszta fame, yesterday sent his letter of resigna? tion to Secretary Touccy. Toucey de? clined accepting it, and begged him to re? consider. But I understand that Capt. Ingraharn is not to bo moved from his purpose. Even tho coercionists do not disguise their regret at losing the gallant Ingraham. Holt, to-day, ordered a salute of 'hirty foxir guns to be fired from the Columbian Armory, in honor of the admission of Kansas as a State. The Pacification Border State Conven? tion will assemble here to-morrow. Tho Commissioners from Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana', Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, North Caro? lina and Maryland arrived to-night. The Virginia Commissioners arc in caucus at Mr. Tyler's rooms. It is un? derstood that their first move in the Con? vention will be to introduce a resolution ignoring the right of the Federal Govern? ment to use force against tho seceding States. If this proposition should be re? jected, a general bolt of tho Commision crs of the Border Slave States is anticipa? ted. 'The Kentucky Commissioners are also in caucus. They say that Kentucky de? mands a full and final settlement, or sho will forthwith join the Cotton State move? ment. It seems to be generally admitted that Virginia will mainly control the Convention; but nobody has the slight? est hope of any satisfactory adjustment being arrived at. The President is evidently maneuver? ing to gain time. He has not yet official? ly acknowledged the receipt of Hayne's communication, but in conservation he has expressed himself as pleased with its tone, pronouncing it 'iablo. dignified and courteous." Meanwhile tho military movements of Scott and Holt are progressing bravely. Within ten days over four hundred troops and a large number of horses and pieces of ordnanco have been added to the al? ready formidable garrison now watching the good people of Washington. Anoth? er largo body of troops arrived this morn? ing. The Baltimore train, to-night, brought more artillery, arms and ammu? nition. I suppose tho next thing to be dono will be to follow out tho mild sug? gestions of the Tribune, by declaring mar? tial law, and throwing all the ,; traitors " in irons. ' One of our crack volunteer companies lately procured a small howitzer for prac? tice. The other day Scott got wind of it, and benevolently ordered its transfer to the United States Arsenal:; for safe keep? ing." Hicks, the semi-Abolition Governor of Maryland, will be examined before the Treason Committee to-morrow, relative to the alleged conspiracy of the secessionists to pounce upon Washington. The Aboli? tionists here are terribly alarmed lest they should not be able to inaugurate Lincoln. They arc not satisfied with Scott's precautions. They want u Wide. Awake army. In rather strange contrast to these bloody preparations, is a peace movement which I hear will be made in the House to-morrow. A resolution will be intro ducetTproposing a National Convention of adjustment. It will end in smoke. Washington, February 4.?In the Sen? ate, to day, Messrs. Slidell and Benjamin, of Louisiana, withdrew. Mr. Clingman, of-North Carolina, made a speech in de? fence of tho action of the South. In the House the deficiency bill was de? bated and amended. The delegates to tho peace conference met, and resolved to sit in secret session in future. It is thought Ex-President Ty? ler will be chosen President. The confer- { encc has adjourned until to-morrow. Two additional companies of Federal troops arrived yesterday, making about eight hundred now here. Viic Southern Ccnvsntlo?. Montgomehy, February 4.?The South? ern Convention met at noon, to day, in this city Hon. R. V.r. Barnv/ell, of Soath Carolina, was .elected temporary Cbnir man. \n impressive prayer was delivered by the Rev. Basil Manly, of Georgia On motion of Hon. I?. D. Ehett, of Soath Carolina, Hon. Hcwell Cobh, of Georgia, was elected permanent President by aelauiation. Johnson J. Hooper, E-q.. of Alabama, was elected Secretary by acclamation. All the delegates were present, except Hon. Jackson Morton, of Florida. In the course of Mr. Cobb's address up? on taking the Chair, he said that the oe-. casion that assembled us together was one of no ordinary character. Yv e meet as representatives of sovereign and inde? pendent States, who by solemn judge? ment have di ssolved all political associa? tions which connected them with the Government of the United States. It is now a fixed, irrevocable fact, that the separation li perfect; complete and per? petual. Tho great duty is now imposed upon us to provide a Government for our future security and protection. AYc can and should extend to our sister States? our late sister States?who are identified with us in interest, feelings and institu? tions, a cordial invitation to unite with us in one common destiny. Being desir? ous, at the same time, of maintaining with our late confederates friendly rela ' lions, political and commercial. The usual preliminary business was thea attended to, after which, the Conven? tion adjourned until to-morrow. BY YES'jl'EKDAY EVENING'S MAIL. A dispatch from New Orleans, Feb. 5. states that Texas has seceded by 154 yeas to ? nays?sentiment in favor of joining the Southern Confederacy. Col. LTayne delayed leaving Washington until yesterday, anticipating a reply from the President. l?lcctiou returns from Virginia say that in 21 counties heard from show l'J to 3 against secession. . The Peace Conference sat with closed doors on Tuesday. -1??s, The Attack on Washington.?A des? patch from Washington to the Alexandria Gazette says: "It is now ascertained, from reliable sources in Eichmond, that the course pur i sued by Gen. Scott in ordering troops to j this city, and in his proposed Concentrin tioji here of all available force, is owing to the information he has received from the right, quarter j that if, in the approach in<r election for members of the Virginia State Convention, a majority is chosen in in favor of secession, that Convention when assembled on the 13th proximo, by virtue of the powers vested in itself, will supersede Gov. Lotchcr, tho sitting Legis? lature, and order the armed volunteer companies to seize and hold possession of the National Capitol?hence the organi? zation of tiic minute men and the arming of the separate counties." -* FoitT S?MTJEU.:?The Charleston corres? pondent of the Baltimore American writes: "Major Anderson, it is believed here, is adding greatly to the strength of his position. He has dug a mine under the causeway leading to the gate of his " don? jon," and will blow up the first company that attempts an escalade. This he can easily do without injuring himself or his fortification. At the points, however, that bear upen Sitmter, South Carolina still continues to concentrate her forces. : and when the struggle does come it will be terrible." -:? Election of Senator.?On Thursday last, says the Raleigh (N. C.) Standard, the Hon. Thomas L. Clingman. disunion ist, was elected a Senator of tho United States by the Legislature of this Slate, for six years from and after the 4th of March next. There was no organized op? position to Mr. Clingman. -* Lucky.?(.'lark Mills, the sculptor, by j his recent marriage, secures a fortune of ! S200.000. Mrs. Mills is the widow of the I late yir. llowell, of Baltimore, who left a fortune of ?800,000, chiefly' acquired in [ the dry goods business in New Orleans. -' Gov. Pcttus, of Mississippi, announces to the Legislature that Jeff. Davis and ex-Secretary Thompson have guarantied the payment, in May or .June, of twenty four thousand dollars for a purchase of arms for the State. * -& If six or seven States, says the London Star of J anuary 15th, have hot the right to constitute a separate federation, we know not on what principle of right the American Union constituted itself by separation from the British Crown. : -+ A letter from Henry A. Wise announ? ces that Virginia has one hundred and twenty-five thousand men equipped, and ready to bear arms. -? Before the adjournment of the Alabama Convention, Mr. Yancey made a strong [ anti-African slave trade speech. %\i %\\&txm Intelligenter? THURSDAY MORNING, FEB'Y. 7, 18G1. JAMES A. HOYT. Editor. Our Terms. Those who hav; not paid their subscriptions to u-?-Tnlj'igcr.cer Trill bear in mind thnt vre clinrgc rm bxtea UA.'.r-uoM.'.r. after six months expire. If no: paid within two weeks, some will find their uses increased that mucli. Such persons will ob? serve thhl we designate tiic fact with a blue mark on the margin of their papers. C3rj7" Members of the Palmetto Riflemen are no titicd that the cloth for uniforms has arrived. It is absolutely necessary that cash should be paid on the receipt of cloth from Smith & Clakk. -* ?i~7" If you want a neat, serviceable Boot or Shoe, and can pay for them at once, call on J. W.. Hopkins & Co., whose advertisement will be found elsewhere. Tho Cosmopolitan Art Association. The annual award of premiums by the Cosmop? olitan Art Association has been postponed to thfl 13th of April nc::t, to which time the subscription books will remain open. See advertisement. -?-? Knst bo Settled. By a notice in this issue, our friends will observe that the late firm of E.xola>t>, Blf.ckt.kt & Co., intend settling up their business, if pressed to the necessity of suing "in Ihcse hard times."' Those indebted had best hearken to the urgent call made upon them. -o Dolegate to North Carolina. Hon. FliAXKLlN J. Moses, of Suiulcr District, hau been appointed by Gen. Jamison, President of the Convention, a Delegate from South Carolina to attend the Convention of the people of North Caro? lina. Mr. MOSES is peculiarly fitted for the posi? tion, and we feel satisfied that the State will be ably and faithfully represented. - ??? Inicrciting Correspondence. The Charleston Mercury of Monday contains ?n I interesting series of correspondence in relation lo Pert Sum: er and the minion of Attorney-General Havnx, and other matters. From a cursory peru? sal of the documents, we are inclined lo moderate our feelings against the Executive authorities of this State in regard to the piiTIcj pursued in the premise*. Time and space prevent further com? ment in ttii? issue. Another Editor gone to tho Fight! The lost Abbeville Banner announces lhat its ed? itor, W. C. Davis, Esq., a member of the Legisla? ture, has shouldered Iiis knapsack and gun in the service of the Slate. He joined the Abbeville company now at Fort Moultric, and with patriotic spirit, went from the halls of legislation into ac? tive camp life as a private. The Banner is left in charge of our most excellent friend, T. D. Ckkws, Esq., the enterprising publisher and co-proprietor. - ".Tbo Brooka Boys." This is the name given lo a volunteer company raised hi the upper Battalion llJ Regiment, in Pickens District. Their title is in honor of the brave, lamented PaksxoN S. Baooss, than win m there was no truer sou of Carolina. The company have chosen our cherished friend ami late brother of the "quill and scissors," Wasrkn R. Mar? shall, Esq., as their Captain. The selection is an admirable one?a graduate of the State Military Academies, thoroughly imbued with patriotic fire, with excellent qualities of head and heart, Mr. M. will prove himself qualified lo lead the "Brooks Boys " in any emergency. We lender our con? gratulation.!, Washes! Shooting is Tc-sm. Not (he hostile use of weapons, but the almost incessant firing "at a mark," is what we mean. The Town .Marshal directs the attention of our shooting friends to an Ordinance Which they had perhaps forgo!ten was in force, against firing guns and so forth inside the incorporation. Those who have been practising "in the uce of arms" would do well to place themselves at proper distance from the public thoroughfares when they desire lo in? dulge in the pastime of hurting powder. The fine is ample, and where violations of ihe Ordinance occur, ve presume, that the worthy chief and his assistants will bring the offenders before the au? thorities. -.=-1> Damaging Sa'Sna. The hitler par; of last week this section was vis? ited wit!^ heavy, washing rains for several day.". The streams rose rapidly and swept off many bridges, fence, ivc, ail over the District. The loss by the freshet is considerable. It came near being as disastrous as the memorable August freshet of '?">'_'. TheW. & C. Railroad suffered to some extent. Mon lay there was no mail from below Newbcrry, in consequence <>f the damage done the Road, and from Sntmtty until Tuesday night about !) o'clock our anxious citizens*wcre compelled to forego ilie pleasure of hearing the news, which is no small discomfiture in these exciting times. Blackwood and tho Wcstminisbr Review. There is no better reading to be obtained in any of the current literature of the day than may be found in Blackwood's Magazine and lite British Reviews. No young man should be without them ?they contain incalculable information, which will afford instruction and entertainment to the youth of our country. We direct the attention of this class specially to the advertisement of Lkonaed Scott & Co., in another column, which will give sufficient information in regard to their character, merit and cheapness. We acknowledge the reception from these "en tlemen of Blackwood and the Westminister Review. Having just received them through the mail, we arc nut prepared to comment on the contents of either. 2?aj. John V. Mcoro. The annexed card of this gentleman will inform his numerous friends and admirers that lie declines being a candidate for the position of Colonel of the Volunteer Regiment in this Brigade. Mai. M. was our choice, not only because he was fitted for the place, but he labored zealously in the Legislature to perfect the Military Bill under which the Regi? ment was raised and deserved a generous reward for his patriotic course : , Mit. Editor : Perceiving in tiic columns of your papery my name announced as a candidate for Colonel of the Regiment of Volunteers, I respect? fully ask permission, through the same medium, to say that 1 am not a candidate for the office. Much as it would gratify me lo be honored with the command of so gallant a body of my fellow-clt izens, I have neither time or inclination to enter into such a scramble for (he position as it seems we arc to have. ? To such of my friends a* have insisted upon my continuing in the canvas and have kindly promised me their support, I return my sincere thanks. JOHN V. MOORE. A Voice from Tennessee. The following letter has just been received by a gentleman of this place from aprominent politician of East Tennessee. As it breathes the right spirit, arid assures us of the patriotism and tnanly bear? ing of the Democracy of that State, we think it will prove interesting to our readers, und therefore cheerfully insert it in our columus. Wo thank the Dr. for !!<c privilege : Cueroicej:, .7p.nur.ry 1!', 1801. Dn. 0. It. BaovLCs-??ear Sir: Beth of your truly kind und interesting letters were received, and would have been answered long sinco but for the press of business. You will admit my sinceri? ty, from the knowledge you have of the position assumed by me in tho late Presidential canvass, when I congratulate you on the proud position your State has taken. She is out of the "dear Union." Would to God my own State was in the same position to-day, as my soul revolts at the idea of being a slave, vassal or submisslonist! Five other States have followed tho noble example of South Carolina, and have linked their destiny with hers. That Virginia, the mother of Slates, will soon follow, I Lave no doubt, which I hope will have great infiuenco in deciding the course of the other Border States. Gen. Leslie Combs, of Ken? tucky, said in a letter the other day, if the Crittcn den proposition failed, the united world could not keep Kentucky from secession. It has failed, meeting the same fate of every other proposition. If there should be a Southern Confederacy, and my State refuses to join it, so help me God, I will not stay in it longer than 1 can dispose of my litt'.'* property. I am confident, in the language of the present Governor of Missouri, that mere Congres? sional compromises, passed by one Congress and repealed by the next, will not do. Constitutional guarantees might have had some infiuenco with the Border States ; but from the course of the Northern members both of the Committee of Thir? teen aud Thirty-Three, the slaveholding States \re compelled to choose between secession ami degra? dation. Can the proud hearts of her citizens hesi t.-Ue for a tnonieut ? How my own State will de? cide I am not prepared to say. The Legislature is now in session?two-thirds of the members are in favor of immediate secession. There will be a Convention. The proposition, will be, convention j or no convention?the Bellites will vote against, the Derojcraey for it. :1 have no doubt but we will carry it. They (the Bellites) are holding Union meetings from one end of the Slate to the other, and head them, '? Large and Enthusiastic Uniou niei-tin^s.'' What is their effect? Why, sir, while tlie North may have been appalled at the volume of feeling which scut forth its indignant bursts of op? position from tho South, directed against the longer subjection of the slave States to the domination of Black Republican incendiarism,?the voice from that parly through the State hoarsely baling, Union ! Union ! Union ! " is a beam of relief which shoots through/ the cloud of dismay and chagrin that is rapidly enveloping them. It re? minds nie of the speech of Patrick Hsnry?" When the L'.iiish saw the triumph thai lighted up every patriot's face, and heard tho shouts of victory and the cry of liberty, as it echoed through our ranks and reverberated from the hills and shores of the I neighboring river?hark! what notes of discord j are those which disturb ihe general joy nud silence the acclamations c>f victory : ihoy are iiie nclcs of i John Hook, Ion liy bailing through the American ca:ap, "beef, beef, bee/'" if you remember, I defended Buchanan from the assaults of the Republicans and Bellites. itis con duet in relation to .Major Anderson and tho Com? missioners of South Carolina, influenced by Scott and Holt, has caused mo to hand him over to their mercy. Iiis administration will close with infamy upon hie (as I once thought) fair reputation. Gov. Johnson, one of cur Senators, L?s also blasted his character. The friends of Southern rights snuffed TitKASO.N in bis speech, and Lave burnt hitu in effigy at various points iu the Stute. At Gran:! Junction several resolutions censuring h:s course werepsssed and lie burnt in i iltgy, amid the shouts of tlie :au! j liiude. is said to be at Nashville?his object is guessed at. The Democracy of Tennessee will spill the last drop of their blood before they will cce a Southern State coerced. We loo'.; upon South Carolina as Ihe mi'liful sew! in el thai 1ms stood for ihe las.-: thirty yean upon the battlements of Southern rights; nr.d my hands, arms and tongue are ready a! any lime to defend her. 1 admire the conduct of her gallant sons and the patriotism of her daughters. Since I commenced this letter, ' see (hat the Vir? ginia Legislature has on foot another plan to save the Union. Commissioners arc to be appointed from each State, and meat at Washington Feb. 4th and agree upon some plan?ail for ;;o .gocd .' A Soulhern Confederacy is tho doctrine. Without sueh a course is adopted, v.e will have Old Abe !o whip. But I must 'lay my broken thoughts. I could write on and ever. I have nil the fouling thai a patriot could h we, and thank God that .t :s for my home, my South, where sleep tho ashes of my ra? ther, aud by whose side 1 expect to bury r.u affec? tionate mother. You request me to arouse my people ; I will Jo so wi:h :.!l the ability the God of Heaven has given mc. Write me soon, as I nra glad to hear from you. I hope before many moons to be in the Palmetto Republic. Yours truly, ? A. X. II. -..-<?> For the IntfHijrncfr. At a meeting of the " Seneca Ranpers " held on Saturday the 2nd inst.; the following preamble and resolutions were 'unanimously adopted: Whereas, Mr. James Harrison, sen., has pre 4 scnted to this Company the liberal sum of $250, to he used in case; of emergency ; and. whereas, this Company thinks that such acts of patriotic liber? ality ought to be commended and brought to light : i therefore, be it: Resolved, That we hereby tender our heartiest thanks to Mr. James Harrison, sen., for his gener? ous donation to our corps, and highly appreciate tiic patriotic spirit manifested in the gift. Resolved, That Mr. Harrison be and is hereby elected an honorary member of the Seneca Hangers. Resolved, Thai this preamble and these resolu? tions be published in our District papers; and that the Secretary be directed to forward u copy of them to our kind benefactor, with the assurance that his donation shall be carefully husbanded. E. B. SLOAN, Sec. - The honor cf Major General of the army of Flo? rida, has been conferred by the State Convention on Col. William H. Chase, the present Command? er-in-chief of the forces. Hon. Jen". Davis, of Mississippi, addressed the people of Bristol, Tenn., on the 20th instant, ou his way home. ,\ workman named Martin has been discharged fromMho Washington navy yard, for t -.o alleged crime of having shown the Virginia secessionists i he secret of making a particular kind of shell fuse. , The Apalachicola (Fla.) Tarn of tho 10th inst. ' comes to us with the names of the Dor... William L. Yancey, of Alabama, and Hon. James II. Ham? mond, of South Carolina, at its head, as candidates j fur the Presidency and Vice Presidency of the I "Southern Confederacy." For the Intelligencer. J&debson, S. C., Fob. 4, 1801. Mr. Editor: Will you do mc the favor to pub? lish the enclosed correspondence, and very much oblige, Yours respectfully* J. D. ASHM0S3. akd7ks0s, S. 0., January 24,1S61. My Dear Sib: I have in my possession some 1,000 to 1,200 volumes of "public documents," being my proportion of the same as a member of the Thirty-Sixth Congress. They were forwarded me in mail sacks and arc now lying in my library. Since the date of the ordinance of secession (De? cember 20, 1800,) cf South Carolina I have not used the franking privilege^nor will I attempt to do so without the special permission of the depart? ment; To pay the postage en these books, &c, would cost, mc a large sum and one that I am not prepared to expend. The books are of no use to me, but might be to my constituents, for whom they were intended, if distributed amongst them. Have J the right to frank and distribute them un? der existing relations ? If so, please inform me. Having said that I have not used the franking privilege since the 20th December, I need hardly I add that I shall not do so, even on a " public doc? ument," unless you authorize it. I am, with great respect, trulj and sincerely yours, J. D. ASIBIORE. Hon. Horatio King, Acting Postmaster General. Post Office Deiwrtmext, Jan. 28, 1801. Sir: In answer to your letter of tho 21th in? stant, asking if you have the right, " under exist? ing relations," to frank and distribute certain public documents, I have tho honor to state, that the theory or the administration ia, that the rela? tions of South Carolina to the Qgueral Govern? ment have been in nothing changed by her recent act cf secession ; and this being so, you arc, of course, entitled to tiic franking privilege until the first .Monday in December next. If, however, as I learn is the case, you sincerely and decidedly entertain the conviction that by that act South Carolina ceased to be a member of the Confedera? cy and is now a foreign State, it will be for you to determine how far you can, conscientiously ex? ercise a privilege, .the exercise of which assumes that your own conviction is erroneous, and plain? ly declares lLit South Carolina is still in the Un? ion, and that you arc still a member of the Con? gress of tho United States. I am, very respctfully, your obedient servant, HORATIO KING, Acting Postmaster General. Hon^JotiN D. Asumobe, Anderson, South Caro-* Una. Anderson. S. C, Feb. I, 1861. Sib: Yours of the 23ih, in reply to my note of the 2'ih ult., has been received. You say that, under the theory of the administration, "yea arc of course entitled to the franking privilege until the- first Monday in December next," and yos: add, " if, however, as i learn i-< the case, you sincerely and decidedly entertain the conviction that by that act (secession) South Carolina ceased to be:. v.:c;u ber of the Confederacy and is now n foreign State, it wiii be for you to determine how faryou cau con scicntiously exercise a privilege, the exercise of which assumes thai your osvn convict ion is errone? ous, and plainly declares that South Carolina is still in the Union and that y.>u ars still a member of the Congress of the United State.j." It is well kno.r-n that I deny the theory of the administration which you represent, that the rela? tions of South Carolina to the General Government have l-een in nothing changed by her resent act of secession. I think she had the right to secede?:1 think thij State and the entire South ought :o have seceded, and for eight luouiths past I ha ve publicly aud privately advised my constituents to ceeede from a goycramcat which not only tailed to protect their rights, but which woa actually making war upon liicm an I their property. It would, then, bp str.ir.g'; indeed if I could now, after rooming my 6est ia Congress as soon as-thc net of secession passed the Conventicn of South Carolina, consent lo exercise any right or privilege which would di,\e'.:y ov in&i,yctlg imply'any fefthy or allegiance to the Federal Government on my part. In making the enquiry I did ua to my li^ht to frank the documents now ia my possession, it was made with reference to the action of the Convention of this Sic!.', continuing postal cervicj an-l icics which existed it the dtite >/ her er-?<v tion, (aau which, itj9ceacd to mc, had been assented to by the Gen? er..I Government)?nothing more?::othirg lens. It the right dues not exist by virt .tr. of that ordinance (citd your assent thereto), in the judgment of your depart? ment, then I shall most assuredly not czerciic it. I would do or say nothing implyiugadoubtaa lo the right of South Carolina to resume her sove? reignty, or imputing even by an indirection any disapproval of ti.e policy a!h hos adopted. I ap? prove everything ?hz lias done in the premises? advised and counselled that she should take r.:ch action in^dvancc, and a n prepared to vindicate it on all occasions aud against all assaults, both by wonl and deed. In conclusion, allow me to say, that under the view \ou have taken of the subject, no considera? tion could induce me to exercise any privilege, however great or small, that would imply a doubt of my undivided allegiance to her. 1 am, very respect full}*, Your ob't. servant, J. D. ASIIMOP.E. Hon. Hobatio King, Post Master General, Wash? ington, D. C. P. S.?Papers that have copied a part of the foregoing correspondence will oblige by publishing it in full. J. D. A. A correspondent of the Richmond Dispatch, from Louisa county, Va., gives an account of a sale of negros there, averaging $1100, and one went off as high as $1250. Col. Braxton Bragg, of " a little more grape " celebrity, and dipt. J. K. Duncan and J. M. Tay? lor, have been selected by the Governor of Louisi? ana as his Aids-de-Camp. The Milledgevillo Southern Federal Union notes the appearance of some of the young ladies ofthat city wearing homespun dresses. The full number of Representatives to the pre? sent Congress was two hundred and thirty-stvcn. By the withdrawal of members representing the Southern States the number is now reduced to two hundred and ten, making one hundred and six majority of the whole. The following gentlemen have been appointed by the North Carolina Legislature lo meet the Commissioners of the seceding States in Mont? gomery, Alabama, viz: Ex-Gov. Swain, J. L. Bridges; and M. W. Ransom, Esqs. Ex-President Tyler has been nominated in New Kent county for the Virginia State Convention. Tennessee and Kentucky, through, their Legisla? tures, have answered tho New York threat, by de? claring their purpose to staud by the South with all their force, if any attempt is made to coerce a Southern State to remain in the Union. The Tennessee Stele convention to determine whether she shall remain in the Union [meets on the 25th of February. The Hon. Wm. L. Goggin, of Virginia (the re? cent opposition candidate for Govcrnor,)Ts"a caiii didalc for the State Convention on the platform of immediate secession. Lieut. R. G. Cole, of Florida, and late of the U. S. Army, has resigned his commission. Gen. Haraey, it is stated, will command the military in the District of Columbia upon the occa? sion of Lincoln's inauguration. A new military company has been organizodjtn Macou, styled " Brown's Riflemen," in compliment to Gor. Brown. -) Senator Pearce, of Maryland, has Jwritten a let-., tor in favor of a Convention in that State. Hon. Ft. M. T. Hunter declines a nomination[for the Virginia State Convention. ANDERSON, Febkuabt 7,-1861. COTTON.?Sales for the week ending yesterday amount to near 200 bales, at from 6 to 10$ centa Sales have been effected at 10$ and 11, but ruling figures may be set down at lOi for higher grades. Market brisk and active. JS" The friends of Col. D. A. LEADBETTER* respectfully announce him a candidate for Colonel to command tho volunteer Regiment raised in this< Brigade. Feb. 7, 1S?1 25 LAW NOTICE. THE undersigned will practice Law*and Equity in the Courts of tho WeVern Circuit. His office is ?i Anderson C. fl., No. 8 Brick Range. All business entrusted to him wilLbc attended to with prompt- j ness and fidelity. S. M. WILKES. Feb. 7, 1861 25 ly L?W_M)TICE, Till] undersigned has removed to the effico lately o: npied by A. T. Broyles, Esq., in the Benson House, opposite Crayton's old Store. He wiU con tinue tho practice of the Law in the Courts of tho Westerns- lircuit, and pledges himself to a prompt and faithful discharge of the duties of his profes? sion. WARREN D. WILKES. Anderson C. II., Feb. 7, 1*61 25-*-2t Attention, Seneca P-angers! / YOU are hereby ordered to appear at .-nderson C. !L. on Saturday next, at 11 o'clock, a. m., ready for drill; a full attendance'sdesired. The arm* and cloth for uniforms hr4vo arrived. By order of the Captain. E. BERRY SLOAN, Scc'y. Feb. 7, 1801 25 It Attention, P?lzaetto Hi?c?nen! YOU .-ire her?1-;- ordered to assemble in front of tho ;rt Kease, for drill and instruction, on Saturday next t.t 11 o'clock a. m. precisely. By order of the Captain. MIKE MAGEE, O. S. An extra meeting of the Company will be held in the Ball Boom of the Benson House, on next Saturday. 9th inst'., at o'clock p. ra. By order of the Captain. - S. BLECKLEY, Secretary. Feb. 7, I SGI 25 It ; ' Pay and Sa?e Cost: THE undersigned respectfully giro this notice to nit re: . ir.de! ted to tliorc, that payment must bo mad:- by t".:s 20th of t'ebruary, or wo will bo compelled to sue, without retfpeci to parson*; So look to your own interest, as this ie lost nctico. H. B. & j. l. a::nold: Feb. 7, 1sg1 25 2i la!"2 Ssttlemest? ! tiios2 indebted to (ao underd^nci fzr fas years ] rn-1 f;e>. cr to the old firm .of OS DORNE & HARRISON, will conic ferwjjrd and pay thuir in? debtedness before itel urn Day, a:> lender Lidulgenco cannot be given. Iuust.have money, r;d ;.-.tend to have it, if there is money in the laueL W. M. 08L0.1NE. Feb. 7, 1861 25 3t tWlast calLT OUR old firm has been dissolved tor two years?we havo learned the people to come forward and pay us : they have not done so. and now they must pay C0.it:'. Alt antes and ai connl i d::e us are in the hands of jc. BEltRY SLOAN, Esq., for collection, and those desiring to settle wiil pleano call on Iiim and p.iv up 1 efore Bei:urn Day fr.r March Court next, orthoy will thta bis sued indiscriminately. Wo don't \rant to sue yo : during these hard times, but in j;t; nice to cur partners who reside in Athens, tho busincBS must be settled. ENGLAND, BLECKLEY & CO. Feb. 7, 18lil . 25 2t PARTICULAR ATTENTION [S directed fc the following section of tin Ordinance now of force in the Town of Andersen, ratified January 22, 18-iti, viz: That any person who shall lly a kite, or shoot a a gun or pistol, unless upon seme neoessary occa? sion, in any settled part of the town, or within on* hundred yards of any public street, or who shall run a horse or mule in the streets or highways witldn the town, whereby the safety of others may be endangered, may be fined by Council, not ex? ceeding ten dollars if a white person, and if a per? son ofcoloiv may be whipped not exceeding twen? ty-five lashes. A. M. AYRES, Town Marshal. Feb. 7, 1801 25 2t NOTICE. THE subscribers notify,the public that they are carrying on the Boot and Shoe Making BUSINESS, . And are supplied and will continue to be supplied with the best of material for said business. All work will be done up promptly, in tho IVeatcst ii ml best Style, for which Cash (or a good note, on short time) wiU be expected on delivery of all work done in tho Shop, as no books will be kept. fiSJ* Call tit the si.Tii of the Golden Boot. JOHN W. HOPKINS & CO. Feb. 7, 1861 25 it EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, CHARLESTON, S. C, Jaxcabt 29, 1861. STATES R. GIST having been appointed and coflTmissioned ADJUTANT AND INSPECTOR GENERAL of the State of South Carolina, (vic-s Gen. Dunovant, promoted,) with the rank of Brig? adier-General, will be obeyed and respected accor? dingly. By order: PAUL H. HAYNE, Aid-de-Camp. Feb. 7,1861 25. &