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THE DARLINGTON FLAG, I* PiBLismn FVE1Y TIURSDIY JIOR.YIYG, AT UARL1NOTOX, C. II., ». C., BY NORWOOD & DE LORltKE. TERMS OF SCBSCUIPTIOW: In advance, (per annum,) • - At the expiration of six months At the end of the year . - . . A *5 3 ADVERTlSISr. : AnvF.RTisF.Mi'.NTM, inserted at 75 cents a square (fourteen lines or less,) for the first, and 37i cts. for each subsequent insertion. IU'smf.ss C arcs, not exceeding ten lines, jnaertei! at §5, a year. Wild OPPOSE THE AmOS OF SOLTH CAROLINA. We ask this question now with refer- •Mice to our out-side advisers, and out side opponents. By die first we mean our Southern—by the last our Noth- ern enemies. The first may lie divid ed into two parlies the Southern Rights and the Union parties. The last may ho placed in several classifications, the two most prominent of which are the Abolition and the Administration par ties. Here then are four grand divis ions, two South and two North: A- niong these four, which do we find ear nestly opposing Carolina secession ?— The answer is; the Union party at the South, at the North. And why is it so f We will give what we conceive to he the true answer, very briefly. '1 he Abolitionists oppose it, because they perceive that this act will place Corolina and her institutions beyond the reach of their controlling (lower.— The administration wing condemns it and is using various exertions to pre vent it, because it is highly pro bable that our action will result in a Southern Confederacy and a conse quent prostration of the (mlitical and commercial power of the Northern States. The Union division of South erners are, as a mass, deluded and be wildered by the tact of cunning and talented men. Of the causes then which ojierate upon the body of this party in opposing the action of Caroli na, we delay our opinion. Of the causes which influence the leaders and wire-workers of that division, we are ready to speak now. They oppose Car- olina'scoursti because they know the di rect tendency of it will be blight their cherished v isions of Federal honors and Federal emoluments. If examined, it will he found true as a general rule, that those w ithout the State who condemn most bitterly the course of resistance, are inimical to us have no feeling of sympathy with us, and have ever, in the history of our government opposed whatever might give us equal advantages with the North—whatever might clash with the interests of that section. We have then every reason to infer that their opposition to Carolina's course arises, (not from any drawings of brotherly love, nor from any apprehension of our well-being) hut from a secret fear that our actions will prove eminently sue- ccssful. The l,«»re fact then of their opposition, coupled with a perfect knowledge of their enmity, is one ar gument for our unflinching persever ance. For if they saw as the result of their action Carolina’s destruution in- stand of |>eril to themselves, they would exult at the prospect of our secesion.— But there is a fourth division not yet spoken of—the Southern Rights divis ion. This is the great and rising party of the slaves States. What is their op- sition towards us ? With few excep tions they most cordially approve the Carolina movement The more cau tions among them give ns ‘aid and com for by donounciug the prospective interference of Federal power. TTie more intripid openly declare that the cause of the South is in our hands; that by advancing we secure it, by faltering we sink it. None condemn us; all to a greater or less degree, encourage us. Here then is the conclusion. 'Hie on ly party in the Union which feels witli us, thinks with us, or can be expected to act witli us, approves either inciden tally or directly, our contemplated ac tion. This is co-operation already at tained, and it may be the only oo-oper- ation we will have anterior to action.— Our choice is between accepting this earnest from friends and Southerners, as a sufficient surety of the policy of our onward course, or cringing before the alarums and threats of our foes and oppressors even to thfe extent of submis sion. Who can hesitate which to ohoose 1 That the veil of uncertainty hangs, at last, between us and our fu ture, no one denies. That there is room for doubt as well as hope we do not gainsay. Rut the facts so far give the preponderance to hope. Lookjng calmly and impartially upon the probabilities of success or defest, let ua continually hear in mind the whokgpme truth, that our doubts but too bHcn » “Prove traitors Aiul make us lose the food we oft might win By fiiaring to attempt"* Lomcx, so for is successful. His force is reported upwards of 1500 men. The Spanish General Exm a ia killed. Savannah, Sept 1.—The schooner Merchant has arrived. Gen. Enna was killed on the 15th, and buried in Havana, witli great ceremony on the 20th. Gen. Loess is reported to be advancing on Havana, with 1500 or 2000 men, and constant accesiong from the people of Cuba. The Merchant was not allowed to land or take away cargo. Five hundred Spanish soldiers are reported to have been killed in the battle at Las Posas. At Havana the police and military officers were very active in preventing news from the country being commui- cated. Four leaders of the revolt near Principe have been shot in the back as traitors. A full list of Lopbz’s officers is published in the Faro Industrial.— His whole force, when he landed, w as 400, including officers. All American vessels are stictly searched, and all Americans are closely watched. Five Spanish officers besides Enna were killed. The reports of cruelties when Crittenden was shot fully confirmed. Republican New Orleans, Sept 1. The stea mer Cincinnati has arrived from Ha vana with dates to the 25th, The ac counts via Savannah are confirmed, including the death ofGen. Enna con siderable loss of Spanish troops, ad vance of Lopez. 'Hie Cincinnati passed the Spanish war steamer Pizar- ro at sea. Darlington flag. R61 ClilAy 1 for the fotlowinc DARLINGTON, S. C. J. hT mORWOOdT Editoi^r THl’RSDAY MORNING, SEPT’R 4,18§1. AGENTS FOR THE DARLINGTON FLAG. S. D. Halleord, - Camden. S. C. Charles DeLorme, Sumterville. 8. C. NT We are requested to announce that a meeting of the Committee of sixty- two, of the secession party, will be held at Darlington Court House on Saturday, the 13th iust. wr We find that it is impossible for us to get ready for publication this week a full account of the enthusiastic secession meeting, held at this place on Monday last In oumext we hope to be able to give to our readers the substance of the remarks the most prominent speakers on that oc- of casion, and also the letters of Gen. 51c- Uueen. Dr. Thos. Smith, Col. Maxcy Gregg, and others. We have been in debted to our friend, Mr. F. F. Warley, for the outline of the proceedings of the secession meeting, which we publish in this day’s paper. TIE STRENGTH OF THE TWO PARTIES. At an early hour on Monday last, the usually quiet streets of our village were alive with a busy multitude of our citizens. They had assembled here on that day to range themselves under the Banner of their respective parties. The number of persons present was variously estimated; while some stated that as many as six teen hundred freemen were on the ground, Others asserted that the number did not exceed thirteen hundred. The secesssioilists had caused their pavilion to be erected on the court house square, and their dining tables set out in the well shaded yard of Mr. Dotes, in front of the court house. The Secession Standard was stationed near the pavilion, tnd on it was written, “ Co-operation if we can, fkcettion rather than Submission." The co-operation party had made their preparation for a barbecue dinner in the grove near the Academy. Both parties had bands of music in at tendance. About 11 o’clock, A. M., the co-opera- tiomsts formed in procession and marched in the direction ot the academy, preceded by a banner on which was printed in nag capitals, * No Submission." The procession was a long one, and as they marched by ue, we admit that we Wt for a time sick at heart, for we verily ieiII]}JL Hkmght then that the co-operation party Edgefield Advertuer. w “ the l » r S*‘ r - But after the noise had subsided and proclamation was made for the Ifcosoionistg to assemble, and we ob- ser.Ml hundreds upon hundreds ol^true resistance men falling into ranks and mo ving m P* procession around the square, the m revisited our cheeks; and xfetoion returned to the pa- ▼iHon, and we mw that thenests which r had been prepared for the accommoda tion of one thousand persons, were being rapidly filled up, hope for our district, hope for our State and for the South, re animated our bosom, and we found our* selves involuntarily shouting, Huzza for Darlington ! Huzza for State-rights! Huz za for Secession! Both parties claim the victory. The co-operationist s say that they had more persons in their procession than the se cessionists ; on the other hand, the seces sionists say that a greater number dined at their table than with the co-operation party. We did not ourselves attempt to count the men on either side, but are satisfied, from what we can learn, that the differ ence in numbers between the two parties was very inconsiderable. We are also satisfied that many per sons who attended the co-operation meet ing, are with the secessionists in feeling and principles, and that after the Con vention acts, a great majority of the co operation party will be found ready and willing to sustain the sovereignty and in dependence of the State of South Caro lina with their treasure and their blood. 52^ It will be seen from an advertise ment in this paper, that Mr. H,E. Squi er has rented the office formerly occupied by Dr. Muse, for the purjKise of taking Daguerreotype likenesses. We have been informed that Mr SquiEK took the premium at the fair in Charleston, last winter, for the best Da guerreotype likeness; and from like nesses which we have seen, which were taken by him, we are certain that he will give satisfaction to those persons who may favor him with a call. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE FLAG. Baltimore, Md., Aug. 22d, 1861. Dear J.: I arrived in this city last even ing, quite fatigued and weary, and but for my promise to write to you 1 should be disposed to defer it to “ a more convenient season.” I have enjoyed m> trip thus far exceedingly well. I spent the Sabbath after leaving home in the thriving and pleasant little town of Sumterville. This place has improved in appearance and : in business more, perhaps, in the last few years than any town in South Carolina ! | its prosperity is owing undoubtedly to the influence ot the rail roads near it, one of which is completed and another in rapid progress ot construction. On Monday morning I took the cars at Claremont depot on the Camden Rail Road, and dined that day in Charleston, at that well known and deservedly popular establish ment, the Planter’s Hotel, kept by those equally well known and popular proprie tors, Messrs. Lamkin & Hurst. Here the traveller will find everything that can minister to his wants; the table is al ways supplied with the best that the mar ket can afford, and it served up in the best style, and if there is anything in kind and polite attention to make one feel at home, he will not lack for it here. I found several acquaintances from Dar lington stopping here; our jolly and laughter-loving friend B—, who has been spending some weeks at the Moultrie House for his health, was also here; I was glad to find him much improved. Between politics and pleasure his time seems to be taken up. He has been at tending all the political meetings in Charleston, and is rejoicing (as he says) over the downfall of secession. I accom panied him that evening to the Moultrie House, on Sullivan's Island, and was re ally highly delighted with that pleasant Southern summer resort. I had heard it highly spoken of, but my expectations were more than realized. The building is large and commodious, and every pre paration has been made by the gentle manly proprietor, Capt. James Paine, to render visitors comfortable. I never knew before what luxury it was to enjoy the cool breezes, as they blow fresh from the bosom of old ocean. Here there is one continuous breeze, and nothing can be more bracing and reviving to a system weakened by disease or relaxed by the heat of our sultry climate. Sea bathing is another luxury which is enjoyed here in all its varieties; at night it is delight ful to resort to the beach and literally to “ l»y the hand upon the ocean’s mane, and play familiar with his hoary locks." The sea water is also forced up through a pipe into the building by means of a wind mill, where the shower bath is pre pared for those who prefer it. Riding on the beach, fishing and shooting, are some of the diversions of those who resort to the Moultrie House. A semi-weekly soiree is given by the proprietor, at which all who feel inclined meet and mingle in the mazes of the dance to the music of a Quad rife' Band, employed for the pur pose. It was on one ot these occasions that I happened there, and although a stranger to most of the company at first, I passed the time agreeably. I am much indebted to Mr. H—of Charleston, who contributed so much not only to my en joyment, but to that of the whole compa ny. He and his accomplished and beau tiful lady appeared to me to impart the life and spirit with which the whole party , seemed inspirtid. Among fie stars which shone so brilliantly on that occasion, my attention was arrested by one of the daughters of Charleston’; she was a beautiful brtfhette, with the eye of a ga zelle, and a form like a sylph. I found, too, before the scene closed, that the charms of her mind were not inferior to those of her person. She possesses, too, that cordiality and simplicity of manner which so particularly distinguish the daughters of the South. Another w ho particularly attracted my notice, was Miss —, of Camden; her style of beauty is different from the former; her complex ion is blonde, her figure is perfect sym metry, and her motions cannot be sur passed by the graces themselve\ As she moved through the figures of ft'', dance, she reminded me of some beautiful ksrk which I had seen gracefully riding the waves “ like a thing of life.” The next evening I passed the Island on board the steamer Wilmington, and as I took a last look at the Moultrie House, I could but feel regret that I had not time to spend several weeks at so delightful a place. A number of passengers were on board the Wilmington from different por tions of the South; many of them mer chants, going North to buy goods. I formed the acquaintance of a fire-eater from Mississippi, who gave some cheering accounts of the progress of the South ern cause in that State; he was a native of North Carolina, and was visiting the land of his nativity. He says Quitman will be elected without doubt; that the entire State-Rights ticket will be elected to Congress, and that a majority of State- Rights men will lie sent to the Conven tion. Nothing of much interest occurred in our passage to Wilmington; soon af ter crossing the bar, I became sea-siok, and retired to my berth, from which I did not rise for any length of time until early the next morning, when I awoke and found the boat stuck fast on a sand bank at the month of Cape Fear River. We could not get off until the tide rose, and were compelled to remain there for six hours. When we came in sight of Wil mington the cars were just leaving, but hearing our steam whistle they turned back and took us on board much to our gratification and delight, for we feared that our detention at the mouth of the river would cause us to remain in Wil mington until the next day. We were whirled along through the dreary and ex tensive pine forests of North Carolina at a very rapid rate. The road is now in fine order, most of it being laid with the T rail. We left Wilmington at half past 1 o'clock and arrived at Weldon at 10 that night, a distance of 162 miles. The next n)orningj£4 we were in Petersburg!) Va.; here we remained until nearly sun rise the next morning. About the break of day, I, together with a number of oilier passengers, was snugly ensconced in one of the passenger cars at the Rich mond depot, patiently awaiting the shrill scream of the engine, which is the signal for departure, when our attention was drawn to the opposite side of the street by the ringing of a bell, and the stento rian shout of coffee! hot coffee! The idea struck me as a good one, for I was sick at Weldon, and could not eat supper. I suggested to a friend who sat by my side that we should walk over and get some hot coffee. Imagine my disappoint ment when on reaching the spot we found our host to be one of the most singular looking specimens of the genus homo that my eyes ever beheld. His countenance indicated a man who had about as much sense as Pollock’s fool, “ who never had hall a dozen thoughts in all his life.” His hair stood erect “ like quills upon the fret ful porcupine,” his beard was at least the fourth of an inch long, and his face look ed as though it had not been washed since the ch««<re of the moon. You may depend on it we managed to conduct our retreat in an speedy a manner as possible, having first suggested to our worthy host that a more frequent use of the razor, and an application of soap and sand to his face, might possibly enure to the ben efit of his trade. We breakfasted in Richmond that morning, and arrived at the Potomac river about 2 o’clock P. M., where we took the steamer Mount Ver non, and sailed up one of the grandest and most beautiful rivers in the world. The scenery along the banks of the Po- tomac is the finest I have ever seen. The principal object of interest between Ac- quia Creek and Washington is Mount Vernon, once the residence of Uie Father of his country, and the spot wliere his ashes repose. The pen of the tourist has so often attempted a description of this place that most general readers are fa miliar with it At this season of the year the house is very indistinctly seen among the grove oftrees which aurrounds it We passed through which has the appearance being an exceedingly dull place. The distance from Washington to this city is 40 miles, and ia travelled in about two hours on one of the finest and most plea sant rail roads in the conntry. I am stopping at Barrow's Hotel, (not the show man) in company with several friends from South Carolina. I hare not yet seen much of this city, and will re-! ivii OUIIUUIIUB Washington, at pressM of serve what I may have to say about it for another letter. Yours, &c., N. PUBLIC MEETING OP THE SEPARATE STATE ACTION PARTY. The Meetiug on motion of Capt. James Gueen was organized, by call ing the Rev. J. M. Timmons to the chair, and appointing J. E. Dargan and F. F. Warley, Secretaries. The Chairman announced the object of the meeting, and requested the Rev. John Cclpepper to open the proeeed- ings with prayer. Mr. J. A. Dargan, then read letters from Hon. John Mc- Queen, Dr. Thomas Smith, and Max- gy-Gregg, Esq., who had been invited to attend the meeting. These letters were receiv ed with marked tokens of ap probation. When the letter from Gen. McQlekn was concluded the “ welkin rang,” with shouts from the assembled multitude in token of their high appre ciation of the services of their faithful representative in Congress. ^ The Hon. I. D. Wilson, wm the first speaker introduced to the meeting —his reception on this occasion must have been gratifying to him, it proved that the confidence and love entertained for this faithful servant was steadfast and unshaken. This speech was deli vered in that happy and impressive manner, which has always secured for him such influence over an audience, and was marked by great depth, and power of thought If there was one in hearing of his voice, who doubted the propriety of the course he advocated, this person must have been convinced of Iris error, before the close of the honorable gentleman’s remarks. Col. Wilson having concluded, the audience were invited to partake of a sumptuous repast prepared by John Doth, proprietor of the Darlington HotelT The tables groaned under the weight of good things, while ample Jus tice was done to their merits. In all things appertaining to his business, Mr. Dotkn, is hard to beat. The citizens were reassembled by music from the fine band engaged, the Palmettoes from Columbia—when Chancellor Dakgan was introduced. The Chancellor made a speech which we have never heard surpassed in pow er, beauty and eloquence. The long, loud and protracted applause, by which he was so frequently interrupted was a glorious comment on this splendid ex hibition of exalted talent. Mr. E. A. Law, was next introduced. He S|Kike w ith considerable power, his arguments were presented in that clear and concise manner, which always marks his speeches, and w hich seldom fail to accomplish the purpose at w hicli he aims. He proved on that occasion that the opposite party reckoned with out their host, when they included him in their number. He was frequently interrupted by enthusiastic bursts of applause. Mr. W. II. Evans, was iutioduoed, and made one of his happiest efforts, he spoke with much zeal, power and effect, enchaining the attention of his delighted audience. The manner in which his remarkfiteerc received, pro ved conclusively their happy effect. Mr. J. A. Dargan, was the next speaker announced. The reception given him by the audience spoke in language strongly than words tneir un abated confidence in his integrity, abili ty and worth. Me proposedtlie adop tion of the following resolutions: Resolved, That the Constitution of the United States is a compact or trea ty between individual and equal sover eigns—and that each State has an un questionable right, to withdraw from die Union whenever her |>eopIe in their sovereign capacity may determine to do so. Resolved, That the encroachments upon the rights of the South, by a nu merical and unprincipled sectional ma jority, who control every department of the Government, call imperately on the Southern people to assert their Equality and liberty in the Union, or their Independence out of it. Resolved, That we anxiously desire the Co-operation of one or more South ern States in any measure of resistance to lie adopted by this State 1 ; and we will labor to procure, and a (^w illing to waR a reasonable time to Weet such co-operation, hut advocate the seces sion of South Carolina solitary and alone, in preference to submission— and as to the question—of what is a reasonable time to wait for Co-opera tion together with the expedience of Separate Secession, we are willing to abide the decision of a majority of the Constitutional Covenfion. He advocated their adoption with much onetgy and elnqucncp. They were adopt'd without a dissenting voice. Dr. Jn^jH. Black well was the next spoaker Announced; his effort was marked by great power qnd ability, while the large audience gave token of admiration by frequent and long con tinued bursts of applause. The following gentlemen were then called for by the audience, and made some few remarks: F. F. Wablet, T. P. Lide, Dr. E. Poucuer, Rev. J. Ccl- pepeh, and W. J. Kennedy. At this stage of the meeting the Chairman stated that there was a proposition be fore the meeting recommending the appointment of delegates to meet oth ers from the Congressional District at Marion C. H., on the 15th of this month, to nominate candidates for ihe Southern Congress. Mr. J. A. Dar gan remarked that two gentlemen had been nominated in the “Star;” he would propose them as candidates to the people of Darlington. They were the Hon. 1. D. Wilson and A. W. Do zier. This nomination was received with tremendous applause, and con firmed without a dissenting voice. Hon. I. D. Wilson was called for He returned his thanks for the honor just conferred upon him, and ac cepted the nomination. The following gentlemen were then called for by the meeting, and made a few remarks: Col T. B. Haynks- wokth, M. B. Stanley, R. Rogers, and the Chairman. Mr. J. A. Dar gan moved that the proceedings of the meeting be published in the Dar lington Flag and the Charleston pa- pers, which w as adopted. On motion, the meeting adjourned at G o’clock, p:m. J. M. TIMMONS, Ch’n. J. E. Dargan, ) u . ■ F. F. Warley, nes. FRIIH fll’R SISTER STATES We invite the attention of our readers to the following extracts of letters re ceived from citizens residing in our sis ter States. The first is from a distin guished advocate the Southern cause in Georgia ; “Do not wait for the co-operation of any State. You will not get it by waiting. The sympathy ot the Geoi- giaus you have; the sympathies of the gallant of the entHNNJouth you have.— Strike the blow, and the co-opperatioii of all the South, who are worth wishing for, will he yours at the roll of the first drum—at the flash of the first gun.-— Throw the Palmetto standard to the breeze; it will be more eloquent than Peter the Hermit, and thousands will rush to ‘ ’ it w ith their strong arms —to water it with their blood. Wait for co-operation, and you wait forever falter or fall buck and the whole South is demoralized, broken in spirit cowed, debased, Revolutions never were ac hieved by concert of groat masses.— Many have been defeated by attempting concert. • • • “I should shame to think Carolina needed an exemplar, or doubt she will march where honor cabs. If I had but three more words permitted me on earth I would address Carolina—strike! strike ! strike !” r l he next is from a letter of a distin guished gentlemen of highly influenllnl position in Missisrippi dated 13th Au gust : “Our canvass deepens; every thing tends in favor of the great cause; victory crowns every debate. Quit- man Davis, Thompson, Featlierston, McWillie, and Brown—names well known to you—Bell, Swann, and Griffith nominees for Stale officers— all these are in the arena. The promi nent and gifted nominees in the coun ties for the convention arc also out— Thus as a single instance Wm. Smith a venerable but accomplished planter, David C. Glenn, our Attorney General and Charles E. Hoocker our District Attorney, are the nominees for the cen tral (Whig) county of Hinds for the convention and are carrying it til we verily believe and ardently hope.— Seven out of ten of the othe counties are safe. Many of our moat gifted speakers, who are not candidates are in the tribunes. Some two instances in the canvass for the covcntion, have accurerd in which the subipission nominee ras declined, and is supporting his oppo nent. No counter instance has or cam occur. “The elections in Alabama atef oth er Southern Stales, of recent occur rence, neither have nor can produce any effect here. Within the last two years we have become somewhat pos ted upon the crisis, and we find it best to Iop|i to the the rights aad wrongs of our own State. Wo w ill go into Con gress with South Carolina alone ; but of course we would w ish Georgia and all the Southern States to join us.— We have invited the Southern^tates in to a Congress or Convention. Our honor is commited. We secession as to us though admit and maintain ; out olina shall deem it proper will see that she is not invaded isolated. All n well”