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iMi i if"" ^ ; ? From the National inteliigencen OFFICIAL. " . Bi/ the President of the United States oj America. A PROCLAMATION. Whereas sundry important and .weigh* ty matters, principally growing out of the condition of the revenue and finances oi the country, appear to me to call for the consideration of Congress at an earliei day than its next a nnual session, and thus from an extraordinary occasion, such as ?>? iinlprnent, the render* necrs.-mj, ... ?v ?o convention of the two Houses as soon at may be practicable. I do, therefore, by this my Proclamation, convene the two Houses of Congress, to meet in the Capitol at Washington, on the last Monday, being the thirty-first day, of May next.? Aod I require the respective Senators and Representatives then and there to assemble, in order to receive such information respecting the state of the Union as may be given to them, and to divise and adopt such measures as the good of the country may seem to them, in the exercise ol their wisdomand discretion, to require. In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed, and signed the same with my hand. Done at the city of Washington, this seventeenth day of March, in the " p of our Lord one thousand {l.s.J eigial hundred and forty-one, and ?f <t1ie Independence of the United States ibe jixtv-fifth. W/H. HARRISON. By the President: Daniel Wewtm, Secretary of State. The *Var Question.?From the letters of our Washington correspondents, and publications in some of the northern papers, it appears that a rumor has obtained general circulation that Mr. Fox, the British Minister, lias received instructions to demand the release of McLeod, or his passport, in which case a rupture between the two countries might be considered as a natural consequence. It gives ns pleasure lo state, however, that private advices from those having good opportunities lo acquire correct information, lead us to believe that these rumors are piemature. It has been stated to ut that Mr. Fox and Mr. Clay continue in daily social intercourse, ar.d on the most friendly terms, and that the latter gentle L J ???i ihp nninion that there man fl'?u D*|iirsai n ?.i,v would be no interruption of the amirable relations of the two governments, unless for some reason which had oat yet developed itself. And as confirmatory of this view of the case, it may be noted that nothing is said in the Washington papers of the 12th, on the subject, although the rumor had reached New York, in letters dated 9th instant. We may therefore still hope that the Halcvon will yet continue it? amniriini? hrtxadina ?Charleston Colt. The U. S. Arsenal, Charleston.? An appropriation of $25,000 has just been made by Congress, to begin a system of improvement at the Arsenal in Cannonsbor*?\ devised by Major Poole some five or six years since. The sum now granted, will secure the purchase of the site, embracing the whole square of lend on which the Arsenal was built in 1815, from the City Council, and permit the work of im provement to be undertaken during the present year. The scheme of renovating and enlarging this Arsenal, is a very important one1 to the Federal Government, and an object1 of general interest to our communiy. The H<>n. Isaac E. Holmes, our indefatigable representative, is entitled to the thanks of his constituents for the energy and perse- \ verance with which he has uniformly ad-j vocated this and olher designs connected with the defences of our harbor- Under hit auspices, liberal appropriations have been made this year foi fortifications, as $73,000 for Fort Surnter, and $16,000 to preserve the site of Fort Johnson will testify.? Char. Co*. Firing of Cannon.?The great loss of human life which is constantly occurring by the imprudent firing of cannon, induced the late of Secretary of War, Mr. Poinsett, to have prepared certain rules, the observance of which will prevent the occurrence of these accidents in future. The following are the rnles prepared by Capt. Huger of the Ordnance Board: Ordnance Board. March 2, 1841. The accidental explosions of cannon, by which many lives and limbs are lost annually, are generally ransed by frag, ments of t|?p burning catridge from a previous discharge remaining in the gun, and which are not extinguished before the next charge is inserted. By observing the following directions, most of these accidents may be pieventpd: 1st. The powder should he contained in a catridge bag, made of worsted stuff or serge; the material should be entirely of wool, of a close texture, mul the bag should he sewed with woollen yarn. 2d The sponge should he made of woollen fringe, or sheep-skin, with the wool outwards, and it should fit the gun snuglv, and fit the bore. 3d. The finger-stall is made'of buckskin, or other soft leather, with a cushion stuffed with hair. The vent (touch-ho'e) should be stopped, by forcibly pressing this cushion upon it while the gun is being sponged and wadded. A^ier the gun ha* been bred, it must be carefully spunked, to extinguish any b'.irnk^r remains of the catridge. If 1bif if done carefully with a dry sponge, L>\ jit is certain to extinguish any pieces of] j U;tiirieL The sponge should l?c forced: 'down firmly against the bottom nf the f, b.ure, and in this position it should be turned round two or three times in each ' direction. Care should be taken not to use a very wet sponge. If it is slightly 11 dampened, it may do no harm; but it is f far safer to use the sponge dry, than when ! it contains water, for the water issqueez ed out, and remains in the bottom of the i bore. On inserting the next cartridge, its i lower end gets thoroughly soaked,, and ! the wet powder does not burn on discharge i ing the piece: but is driven into the pores ~ ' ' nr of the woollen stun, anu -tonus a ? i match, which not only retains the lire, but is with difficulty extinguished by the , sponge; whereas, a dry piece of burning woollen is easily extinguished. The free I use of water in spunging, is the frequent cause of accidental explosions. If the piece flash, or the priming tube blows, it should be approached carefully. The person who reprimes it should approach in front of the axletree, to avoid being injured by the recoil, in case the piece goes off from lire remaining in the rent. None but careful, sober men, and well instructed, should be allowed to sponge a gun, or serVe the rent. [From the National Intelligencer.] PRESENTATION OF FOREIGN MINISTERS. Th? members of the Diplomatic Body, now in Washington, *nd accrediated to the Government of :he United States, were received by the President yesterday, at 2 o'clock. Mr. Fox, the British Minister, on being presented by the Secretary of State, made to the President the fol lowing address: Sir: I have the honor to address you in , the name of the Diplomatic Body accredited to the United States of America. We hasten, sir, to congratulate you upon your accession to the high office of President of this Republic, which the confidence of your fellow-citizens has conferred upon you. We speak the true sentiments of our respective Governments and countries, in offering this testimony of regard and respect for your person and for your station. We rejoice, air, to have heard from your own lips, in your Inaugural Address, the declaration of a virtuous desire to promote the relations of national friendship and peace between the United Slates and foreign powers; and we are happy to recognise, in your personal character and qualities, the strongest assurance that the efforts of your Government will be faithfully directed to accomplish so wise and noble a purpose. To this address the President of the United States made the following reply: Sir: I receive with great pleasure the congratulations you have heen pleased to offer me in the name of the distinguished Diplomatic Body now present, the replished nations with whom the Republic which has honored me with the office of its Chief Magistrate has the most intimate relations which I trust no sinister event will, for ages, interrupt. The sentiments contained in my late address to my fellow-citizens, and to which you have been pleased to advert, are those which will continue to govern my conduct through the whole course of my Administration. Lately one of the people, the undisputed sovereigns of the country, and coming immediately fiom amongst them, I am enabled, with confidence, to say that in thus acting I shall be sustained bv their undivided approbation. I beg leave to add, sir, that both from duty and inclination I shall omit nothing in my power to contribute to your own personal happiness anil that of the friends whom, on this occasion, you represent, as long as you may contiaue amongst us. CELEBRATION OF THE 22d FEB'Y. AT SUMTERVILLE. The anniversary of the natal day or our fllustiious Washington, was celebrated in the village of Sumiervilic, in a manner that would have done credit to any of our Atlantic cities. The morn was ushered in by louti and gladful sounds from the "spirit stirring drum" and "ear piercing fife," arousing from their drowsy beds, all who were anxious to join in the festivities of the glorious day. The Clarendon Troop had been invited by the Claremont Troop, to take part ill - 1-1 -i-.. ,u? oq.,1 IIS tncuiuiinii^ us uio" iu jmoo uir U and 24th wilh them. The whole District appeared lo he alive to the joyous occasion, and but one feeling, that of dplight, seemed to pervade the entire population. Persons, both far and near* were se6n wending their way to the village; and at II o'clock, Suinterville presented quite a crowd. A'. 12 o'clock, the sounding of the shrill trump called "to horse/' mid the Clare; mont troop immediately formed. This patriotic corps, commanded by Captain F. j J. Moses, numbered sixty-four men, fully j equipped,and at the very moment of forming into line, exhibited, by its well disciplined movements, its high claim to rank us one among the best volunteer corps of South Carolina. According to previous arrangements, the Claremonl Troop proceeded to meet their brother troopeis, ami. some time af ler, returned, having, under their escort, the Clarendon Troop, composing a fine and m inlv citizen Tiianl, well mounted and equipped, under the' command of Capt. Kioiukd J. Manning. After a few exercises by the squadron, the whole dismounted, and forming a procession, in 1> which the citizens jojned,.lhey.escorted the p oartorofthe day, Or. W*ley H. Dinkins, h fcjtigenn of the Claremont Troop, to the b Presbyterian Church, which was crowded c to its utmost capacity, and where they! shone most C6nspitftiutisly7 whose smiles f are the soldier's best pneed?whose ca-j' resses the most satisfactory approval for I taking up arms. The. oration, in matter ? and manner, was well, worthy of the glo-jt rious occasion?at oiice eloquent and pa- t triotic, the orator enlisted the undivided, < attention of all present, .and the bursts of, i applause which made the building echo 1 gave a sure earnest of the satisfaction de- i rived by a delighted and crowded audito- ? ry. After the oration was over, the pio- ? cession returned to the village, and the ? squadron partook of a very handsome din- < ner, furnished by Mr. Dinkins, in his best ! style. Here, the toast, the speech, the ' - J 1 -I. li..n rrol'fl A ? song, ana anecuote, eacn m !? , 6-'~ -| greater zest to the entertainment. His Excellency, the Governor, had been incited, but owing to official engagements, was compelled to be absent, and sent the fol* lowing as his apology; "HEAD QUARTERS,) "Clarendou, E?b. 14, 1841. ) To Captain F. J. Mosesi . Dear Sir?It is with deep regret that I feel constrained, by -previous engagements of an official character, to decline the invitation of rny fellow soldiers of the Claremont Troop, to participate in their military festival of the.22d inst. With peculiar partiality for a description of soldiery in which 1 have performed most of my military services?with the highest respect for.lhis particular corps, which embodies so much of the talent and chivalry - ' ' ? /! of our District?and with a sincere perso- * nal attachment for many Of its distinguish- ' ed members, I cannot but experience a 8 serious disappointment, in being compel- c led to forego the gratification which I r should derive from partaking of the hos- 8 pitable entertainment, and witnessing the J' military accomplishments which I have no b doubt will be pleasingly manifested on the b occasion. r "Cherishing the warmest wishes for f their success, and approving most highly P the commendable ardour, which has induced them to make ?o favourable an oppor- ' nity of cultivating their rirjlilary improve- l( ments, as well as to gratify the prompt- P ings of a generous and liberal hospitality-" * ? I remain, very respectfully, n Their obliged and obd't. sorv*tM &c. e JOHN P. RICHARDSON. b After the parade, the Claremont Troop proceeded to elect an Orator for the next Anniversary, and Montgomery Moses, Esq. was duly elected. '' ? In the evening, an elegant Ball was given at the Hotel, where beauty and e loveliness enshrined in the form of fair * woman, tripped it on the "light fantastic n ?<> ^ until a ?prv lflf? toriir. and all re- c tired to their homes highly gratified with ~ thp ammenmnU-uf Ihadav and evening-*-w OnTuesday and Wednesday, the Troops 8 performed field exercises, in a manner ^ highly creditable 4o;^he,nvand the evolulions were each daywvktiessed by a large 8 assemblage of ladies, whose appearanre " added much to the gaiety anil brilliancy 8 of the scene. They were particularly f amused wilh the Troopers charging at 11 the ring, and their smiles seemed to act ^ ns a spur to each gallant charger. u On Tuesday, the squadron was re- kviewed by Col. J. B. Richardson, or 0 Clarendon, and suite, who expressed him- n self highly pleased with their martial appearanee and the correctness of their ^ evolutions.. &.. v-mutM.--) ^ On Wednesday,, late in the afternoon, u the Clarendon Troop took leave of the ^ Claremonl Troop, and returned home, f bearing with them the good wishes of " those by whom they had been entertained. ? No accident orcurred to mar the festivities f1 of the ocrasion. and "les trois jours,M at " Sumterville, will long he remembered l' wilh delight by those who joined in their 1^ celebration. l' . i; From the Savannah Georgian. March 11. n FROM FLORIDA. Lieut. Alburtis.?By the steamer Isis, Cnpt. Pitcher, the editor of the Georgian, 11 yesterday, received from his intelligent " correspondent, the following particulars 11 of Lieut. Alburtis* gallant affairs with the 1' Indians. We are promised, by our cof- 8 respondent* many interesting facts con- ? nected with the late contests with the ene- * my. We are more than gratefully oblig- ^ ed to him for his attention under the cir- 6 enmstances, oppressed hy which he Wrote ^ the following. 0 Lieut. Alburtis deserves the praise of b his countrymen, and we hope to see his e soldierly conduct rewarded in the way l' most gratifying to an ambitious soldier. " From another source, to which we are '' indebted, we Jearu that Coosa Tustenug- " gee, a Mickasukee chief, with ten warriors. P had gone in at Tumpa, and said he would t( lake in his part of that band. h There were 322 Indians at Tampa Bay, including 65 warriors, all strongly guard- l' ed, as they should be. Florida, March 4. w Ills with no ordinary feelings of grati- n fication and pride, that I lay before you the following authentic account of the two battles foturht bv Lieut. Alburtis 2d t< Infantry, and his small hut gallant com* |r maud on the 2d instant, ot which I ap- n prised you in a hasty note of that day.? 11 I am persuaded that such conduct will not jr be passed over in silenre~by the proper an- ir th??rities in Washington, and that they will manifest by a BreveJ, their sense of l" his gallantry and'skill. I venture to as- 01 strt, that on no occasion since this un- P1 appy war commenced? .fruitful as it ha* roved it) incidents of personal daring, as there been exhibited-such skill, comined with heroic bravery, as the history if the two battles in question display. Mr. Granger, ina recent speech on the loor of Congress, characterized our army 'as a disgraced little band." Alburtis has turled back the statement with disdain, ind proudly proved its falsity. If, any hing can ndd to Mr.-Alburiis' reputation is a gallant soldier, it must,be the recital )f a victory-achieved over an overwhelm* ng force, -as the one he had to contend with.. Eariy on the morning of the 2d nslant, he had despatched.his team with , i small escort to Fort Russell,(for provj. lions. About 11 o'clock he heard an un* istiul nois^in the neighborhood of Orange >eek bridge. He immediately divided vis .company, taking with him 22, (one lair of the company present,) anil hurried ilong the edge of the Ockiawaha hamnock in extended order. In the pine baren near the bridge, he discovered the In lians, and commenced the action by a leavy fire, which was returned and kept ip by both parties for the space of half in hour or more. Indians yelled ofen and loud, (allow a cracker expression t was hideous!) which was returned by he men, with great spirit?at length the ndians gave way,as the Lieulenat thought, >ut it was only a ruse of theirs to cut him iff from his post. They again appeared >n his left; he immediately threw back lis left flank, the movement changing his rout, and the Indians finding his fire too lot, retired. His ammunition being expended, he withdrew to his post, taking with him his vounded. The. Orderly Sergeant,(Lusk,) me Corporal and three privates were se> erely wounded in (he affair. Still very nxious for the safety of his team and esort, Lieut. Alburn's, after sending off a nonnted nmn, as an express to Fort Rusell, directing him to take the upper road, eft his post with 18 men; at the lower >ri<laf> on Orantre f!reek. he received a "6- o* ? "? ieavy cross-fire from the hammock; he eturned the fire and drore the Indians rom the hammock to the pine barren, and ursued them for a mile and a half. In liia action he had one private killed?the ndians having been defeated, he went in ii Fort Russell. The Indians killed one rivate and wounded six. One Corporal ul a hunting was met and killed, previous o the commencement of the action. The xpress rider is missing, supposed to have een killed. Florida, March 6. Capt. Barnum and his command left 'ort Russell the day following the "bat? le of Orange Creek," in pursuit of the nemy. We have just heard from him. le trailed the Indians to a point nine tiles beyond Fort Mackay?found two amps, one containing 21 huts, the other 2. The Indians fired upon him, severely rounding two .men. A charge .was made, nd the IndiansHed. The horse rode by Jburlis' express man was found, and a urge quantity of plunder destroyed, such s hoes, corn, iron kettles, axes, and the ike. Many valuable skins were taken; lso two deer, and two turkies. apparently hot that mor.ning. The clothing belongrig to the men killed in the fight with AN nirtis, was found?also a a new undress niform coat, belonging to the lute Lieut. Iherwood, and a lace-collar, the property f the lamented Mrs. Montgomery. A ._j < - i 1 :_ .u.. ew mnut; grave wan iuuiiij, aim in it iik ody of a large warrior shot through the reast. He was undoubtedly killed by tlburtis' command?as many were sepn [> fall in the actions he had with them.? Lfter the flight of the Indians, large quan lies of blood were found in various places i the hammock, showing that Captain tarnum's Are must have proved destrucive tosoineof the Indians. A large force i still out endeavoring to come up with lie Indians. The whole country from 'ort Harlec to Fort Holmes is filled with he enemy. Where now is the peace parp? Have my predictions been verified or ott Rilled by an Elephant.?The united le'iageries ofMessrs.'HumpUrey & Lines, 'as to have been opened to-day; but as ie elephant of Mr, Lynes killed a man esterday, who travelled with the Menaerie, and broke off, the opening i.f the xhibition is postponed till tomorrow.? 'lie name of the deceased was Crumb.? le was the keeper of Mr. Humphrey's lephant. Yesterday afternoon, when flout six miles from this city, up the coast, n the opposite side of the river, and as oth elephants were walking along togellu r, the deceased addressed some words to ie elephant of which he had charge, hen Lynes' elephant made a lounge of is trunk at him, that knocked him and is horse down. He then took him up. ut him in his mouth and crushed hint j death. When he came on near Algiers e met a mule on the road, which he '.ran, nwar ik. fanro n?l nf (lis W'av. He I ten became unmanageable, passed down trough Algiers, creating great alarm, and ras at large as late as ten o'clock last igbt.?Picayune 2Ath ult. ( The mother who brings up her daugh- , ;rs to be in bed till nine or ten in the , turning, and when they do gel up, to sit ] lly in ihc parlor, or perhaps to hammer . few tones on the piano, without teach- ( ig them the art and trade of house-keep?g and of superintending every part of ie house, from the garret to the cellarsing the brobm'odcasiojially, without J littens?does not discharge her duty ' ropcrly as a parent. * ! ' 9 WM WftRNAlL. OABOmf.fcOABOLDTA. WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 21, 1841. CT The Rev. William Carlisle has kindly offer ed to act as agent in collecting aeeoonts dae this Office, in Ibis and the neighboring Districts, Md> authorized to receipt for the sane. The Rev A. Paoatsor is also authorised Ureal, est and receipt for money dueus. - ' . The Court of Common Plea* and General Sep. ion? commenced ite Spring Term in this Town oh Monday morning last, the Hon. Jodge pre. siding. / *; f THE EXTRA 8E88I0N. ' There U now no doubt on this subject. Thiotn Session b called, m out reader* will perceive by the Proclamation of the President, which we publish today. We confess that we look forward with fear and trembling to the period when it shall meet. The hostile party feelings which havo been engmdared during the late Presidential campaign, will mrt have had time timo to cool down, before it assemble*,.and we cannot, under sqch circumstances, look forward to its deliberations but with the deepest, anxiety. , It is possible that the circumstances of theeeuntry may have demanded this extraordinary Scaaioo, but it does not strike us so. The "finances of the country" are, it is true, in an embarrassed condition) but they are not more so now* than daring thMshefe period of the late Session. And it does seem to no that, if the present Administration arc determined to substitute some new. scheme with respect to the "revenue and finances of the country," that a desire to preserve the peace and quiet of the nation, would have suggested the propriety of, at least, giving time for the people to have recovered from the heat and violence of their late contests. . We do most devoutly hope that all our anticipa-. tions of evil from this extra Session, may be un.' founded. The mails have been remarkably irregular for the: ' last two weeks, on account, we suppose, of the immense quantity of rain which has fallen, and the destruction which it has caused to the rail roads, bridges, &c. Within the last day or two, however, we have received very large mails, with many of our miming papers. We have barely had time to glance over their contents, and find that there is nothing of very great interest in them; the most important items of intelligence which tliey contain will be found in our columns. ... V ? .J7 The Washington correspondents of a great many of the newspapers throughout the country, have been, for some timo past, giving an account of the supposed difficulties of the new Cabinet in relation to the McLeod affair. It is stated that tho British Minister has demanded the uncooditionol surrender of McLbod, or lib passports within ten days. .Indeed, if any confidence is to be placed in the accounts given by these correspondentr, the country must be just on the eve of a war with Great Britain. It is said that the Cabinet have had daily mceliugs on tlib subject. Wc do not place any confidence in these minors; we have no idea that there will be any war about this matter, and we doubt if the Cabinet have had half so much to do with this subject as these writers nvuiu oweui lis uuiinuaic. X Ut'lC vc oiner mailers, of a domestic nature, which may well account for these frequent deliberations. Gleani.vos or Husbahdst.?We noticed, some, time since, the prospectus of this work, to be pvb. lished at Augusta, Georgia, and edited bj Dr. Moses Holbkook, formerly a resident of this place. After the publication of a few numbers, it was temporarily suspended, but has again made its appeenuee, under, we trust, more favorable circumstances for succoss. We observe, from the last number, that the Doctor has on associate in the editorial depart, tnent. The paper contains eight quarto pages, and is published semumontbly, at the very low price 'of $1 per annum. A paper so cheap, and devoted to the advancement of the :nterests of Agriculture? an intorest paramount to all others?should, and we hope will, meet with an adequate patronage to sua. tain it, and prove profitable to the enterprising -pro. ' priclors. ' rz At the recent Commencement of the Medical Colloge of the State of South Carolina, the graduating Class consisted of fifly-one members, who re* ceived the dezree of M D. and the Dinloma of the College. Among the number we notice the name of Edwa&d M. Botkix of this tows. . :-?'? . , if Fatal Arm at.?An affray of a fatal character occurred, in Lancaster District, at Mill Island on the Catawba river, on Sunday the 14th instant. The parties were John Swsat and TnouAS riocrnr, the latter of whom was killed; having been stabbed by the former with a knife. He survived, after baring received the wound, until Wednesday last. Swxat was, wc understand, arrested on Monday after tho affray, and lodged in Lancaster jail to await his trial. We are without the particulars which led to the quarrel, but we learn that both had been drinking, adding another to the long list of crime, chargeable to the prevalence of intemperance. .. . EGGS. ,1 Our friends in Charleston may expect about Saturday next, a moderate supply of Eggs in their market; & wagon passed through this place the other day bound for the city with a cargo of eUvtm hundred dozen. The Planters' and Mechanics' Bank of Charleston, has mode two unsuccessful attempts to get a meeting of its Stockholders, to consider the act of the last Legislature to provide against suspension. The last meeting was called for the 16th instant, but a quorum not being present, the meeting ad. |oumed sine die, which amounts to a rejection of ths let. The Nati&nal Intelligencer mentions the feet of the robbery of a Clergyman in Washington recently, in open day and while engaged in the performance if Divine service.