The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-29

RUxoRs ON RUMoss
We soon found that In Charleston In other places
rumors Of the wonderful character would obtain
circulation: and before had opportunity 70 pay our
respects 20 his Excsllency Governor Pckens We lou ad
!nst required large portion Of our time 70 trace OUT
rac,er and apparently coming from reliable quarters
foundation for public rumors generally the most
poorly requted Mr.. Jones hears from Mr. Smith that
occur within twenty four Away flies the ndefati
gable gatherer and after tramp Of hours
ss sscess that sSs sumo ana Su. the
imagnings OF some fertile mischisvous brain. The
reporter never gets credit for the labor he bsstows upon
aecertanins that piece Of reported and
y blamed II piece Of real Intelligence escapes his
vigilance.
Although the Governor Pickens has pursued has
been taxty animadvertcd upon In quarters, there
doubt but time win prove policy the sagacity
OF It, He has made no vain boastings, but has gone
quietly 70 work. and In space Of time miraculously brief
has had works and others In the
being farseeng and energetic officer In this he had
the valuable assistance and counsel OF Gen. Beauregard
one OF the finest bravest most skfu and popular ON
A TALK WITH TEE GovnsoR-m PARTITION or MEXICO, NC.
A few evenings since paid respects 70 Governor
Pickens, at his lodgings IN the Charleston Hotel We
were cordially welcomed he "a an afahle gentleman,
and from his hysognomy resoluts PhrenolOgi-
prominent with the bump 81 armness largely developed
TO sustain them He is evidently careful man, perhaps
TOO much 20, and win strike until he 10 he can
do SO with success Although not so tall he Is in form
and strikingly in feature like Vice President Breckn
ridge, and that Ia about the same as saying ne Is toera
IN easy and dignfed demeanor, and presents In all re-
specs the characteristics Of high toned Southerner
We repeat that we believe those who have blamed him
FOR dlaorness will yet feel 1t incumbent upon them 70
accord the need Of praise TO most q his principal acts
After the usual interchange OF cvtiee the Governor in
vted his visiter TO be seated.
,VrxR-I Judge from appearances Governor, that you
GovxSsoa~Yes sir; we have been engaged in that duty
Tor some time We are military people, and for years
have encouraged the spirit Our military academies are
the finest In the States, and their graduates will
favorably with the best soldiers in the world. Their
education is complete. All they require is service
VIsiTER-Are they likely TO have 1t soonS
GovERsos-t is unlikely Indeed, they 1t every
day the fortified places in the harbor-a except
1usl conflict They work bravely and cheerfuy
In the MINOR employments Of soldiers life.
VsE-You seem, sir TO have been quite actively en-
gagged, and accomplished much in quiet way
GovKRSoR-Ihat Is very true, sir. have not been
boastrul vango ous but knowing that the time had
arrived for settlement Of difficulties with the North,
have pursued course best cacu ated In judgment,
TO secure ,essful result Of for the south
have been and daily receiving letters from response
BILE parties IN all parts Of the civilized world encourag
Ing in efforts 10 obtain Q separation from the
North Substantial Northern in Europe have written
20 me to the same purpose believe the Confederate
Powers The intelligence from France and England is
favorable. Spain and Denmark have already expressed
sympathy We have no Of Russia, Prussia Aus
tia That we shall have the support of French gov
feel assured for in the event Of the North at
tempting 70 ooonize Mexico We shall join with spain for
ths spahsh crown II England or any other Power In
terferss France win certainly support SPAIN and the
possession Of part or her old colonies will stimulate
that country exertions for the attain
nent OF her long cherished OBJECT Briefly the division
OF the territory of Mexico between the Confederate
States Of America Spain. the safety Cuba
the latter Power events that will inevitably
initiate the Interference Of France In our behalf for our
cause win OF SPAIN France TO DO the
ally OF Spain. The Confederate States will never be
restored to the old Union We able TO maintain
dependence out OF IL, Of which fact the world will be
duly apprised through regularly appointed minister's and
through the reports and investigations OF intelligent
Rnsss the c@epn Of the Lcndos m
win be here next week for this purpose and with the
INV YoRx HERALD engaged in the same cause the world
must soon be enlightened as TO eur true position and
vnir-n win be necessary for the purpose Of ascer-
respondents should be permitted to enter them and
learn that your regulations in that respect nearly
GoysRsoR-That is very true sir.
vsrR-CaA obtain one, sir?
GovxKsoR-Are you acquainted with any officer
VEnKR-Yes, SIR Colonel -.
GovERSoR-It viii be well to have an ofiser with YOU
70 prevent mistakes accidents. viii give YOU per-
His Exoelency then wrote the following document, and
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
HEADQUARTERS, March 20, 1861.
Col - and, -, have permission TO visit the
batteries forts on the Islands in Charleston haIbor
+. ". PICKENS
We then left to make preparations for visit the
fortncaons report Of which wiz be forwarded as soon
IS
The rEEINa IN ury-FoRT SUMTER, ETC.
Tie feeling the city about Major Anderson personally
Is intensely hostile He Is regarded universally as
and could safely visit Charleston in case
he evacuses Fort sumter II Is not 30 with either Cap
tain Doubleday or Captain Foster: That they would
be dealt roughly with there is doubt The bodies Of
neither of them would be safe seized by South Caro-
Inians either inside outside Fort sumter. The re-
ports about the evacuation Of the fort contradictory
aud UNRELIABLE General Beauregard as Commander in
Chief Of the armies Of the Confederate States, has as
sumed the control Of the operations for the reduction OF
g.~4 Tho UftAn nf
landed Tie works said to be perfect and that no
fleet of vessels, save perhaps the iron bound ships
II the Freacb could pass them and AID Major Ander
son.
THE LIES ABOUT mon RULE
The reports In Northern papers ana the eternal gossip
In circles about tho prevalence o: mob La IN
Charss-oa utterly dest tute Of ouudston Ia Fact
The city was FEVER more quiet 10 IT'S CIVIC
relations Its chief magistrate was never less
concerned about nraclions the public peace, and the
officers the police seldom have had less TO do Not
whstaadDg the excitement and natural exhilaration
attendant upon state OF quasi war; your correspondent
has ct ~ the first Of a man In uniform peram
buatng the streets In state OF ntoxcaon and rarely
one ia citizens dress this does not speak volumes Ia
favor the prevalence Of law and order, what cany
is truth that all reports about the existence Of mob
rule Ia Charleston from mischevous per-
soas Who have here, and by incorporate language
about Southern habits and Institutions attempted 10 in
cite Disturbances, been poll ely invited to leave by
the ir,t opportunity and IL is unlikely this rule will
be enforced both state OF peace and IN state
OF war.
INF APPROACHING STATE CONVENTION SOUTH CAROLINA
Will orEsnos Nh DISTURBING EIE-
nEN1Y
ON he 2eh inst the state Convention will assemble in
this Gay the subject OF the adoption OF the
constitution Of the Confederate states Tnere may be
como oppc sition, Scme may desire the recognition
S the can slsy trade ami no doubt speeches VIII be
made in that PROJECT But the mass OF the poo
pe of south Carolina and other Confederate states
opposed Why, they say should we advise the in
fIodrct or OF race savsges among usY Are not
1roubed enough ALREADY take care OF our turbulent
characiersS In couradistDcton TO this, however,
pssefted nv those who know that IL Ia seldom more ODE
dent faithful valuable servants are to found 10 the
South those introduced some months since directly
from Al ,ca By the renowned yacht Wanderer But II
believed the question vii cot excite much irritation In
tn Convention So the leaders To consolidate
arc - t,nent ~ fasor o Independence Of tue Cou
ia0er.so states. Tn. CONSTITUTION win doubtless De
adopted dhG forty ei-h hours atsr tho meeting OF the
sionvcbtion, and the b dy luoprD wishin a week
TX Assist ant Secretary the United states. william
Henry lreeco1t fsa "s- aftisedi 50 has Nj stmps'n
the Custom AGans' ESyess, 10 look itet
1be in,rf~, ne 10 the Cbnpany 10 reg ard
b Foars b.. he Confederate and the Doe
acfiEt sbtss.