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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-11-14

WHAT ENGLAND AND FRANCE WILL
Do.-The Richmond correspondent of the
Memphis Appeal writes:
"The Government here was advised a
fortnight ago that Charles Francis Adams
had notified Lincoln, that unless some de-
cided manifestation was made of the power
of the United States to put down the rebel
lion by the lst Of November, England and
France would then recognize the indepeu-
dence of the Confederate States"
We have no doubt of the truth Of this
statement. 1t is fully corroborated by let
tcrs received here some days ago by the
7Aeoelora, uia. Havana.-Sauannah Re-
publican.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-11-14

p6- The steam ram Manassas is having
certain alterations made to her destructive
capacity, suggested by her late experiment
on the Richmond, Cor Preble, as you like
it, } which will be rapidly completed. A
day or two more and she will be poking
her nose out among the whales and other
big fsh.-Agerine Ne,0s Boy.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-11-14
How to Win Battles--Efect ectiveness of
the RaVOnet

| The New Orleans Bee, IN an editorial ar
ticle on the surest manner Of winning a
battle in our present contest with the North,
has the following truthful and compliment
tary remarks upon the great skill and sue
cess with which our brave Southern Sold
iers use the bayonet:
Our boys have already displayed their
aptitude in the use of the bayonet. We
learn from authority worthy of confidence,
that during the memorable and glorious
combat at Leesburg, the musket at short
distances and the bayonet we're alone used.
The latter weapon proved itself highly ser
viceable in the several sweeping and ire
sistible charges. The enemy never waited
to cross bayoncts with US, but shrunk terri
fed from the CLEAN of the terrible weapon.
They attempted than once to make
bayonet charges themselves. but we're again
and again forced to fall back by the inces-
SAINT volleys of musketry with which they
were received.
In fact, the Southern soldiers have not
alone mere animal courage; that is equally
an attribute of the North, and is common
to almost all nations. They are peculiarly
distinguished by their impetuosity, fire,
recklessness of life, and determination to
do or die. Such men possess the stuff of
which heroes are made, and every iudivid-
ul composing our armies adds his own par
ticular individuality and energy to that of
the mass. The best thing to be done with
soldiers of this stamp is to place them in
situations where they cannot be held afar
off by the power of artillery, and from
whence they can be hurled like thunder
bolts against the foe. The experience at
Leesburg proves not merely that the Con-
federates understand and can practice
charges with the bayonet, but that the dill
igent use of that fearful weapon is one of
the most certain means of routing the foe.
At Leesburg they were literally forced in
to the river in endeavoring to avoid the
thrusts of the bayonet, We hope most
earnestly that the lesson will not be lost on
the Confederate commanders heresfter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-11-14

DEPARTURE OF THE BERMUDA.-Ths
British steamer Bermuda, having laid in
cargo of l, 300 bales of cotton, dropped down
the river four or FIVE days ago, to get ready
for sea, and watch her chances. Saturday
night last, about o'clock, she weighed an
chor, proceeded down the stream, and 6ud-
ing all things favorable, made clear and
triumphant exit over the bar. She cleared
for Havre. Three cheers for the steffective
blockade. ."-Savannah Republican.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
A EIim.A Argumeat.

TIE Tennessee Chronicle remarks that, az an srgu
ept in favor Of immediate secession We are told that
m oriy Of the Northern States have violated the Con
sttion nuli6sd law Of Congress and aided in giving
Us sectional President whose leading pol tieal idea il
o9posdon 10 slavery. This is all true and than
this the same psrty-acting upon the license granted
them be the resolutions Of "eS-9n-has virtually reppdi-
ated decision Of The supreme Court coordinate De
psrtment Of the GoyernIe1t But does it follow be
cause awess nstcism has done these things that the
South shall abandon its rights in the Usion-submi, to
these wrongs without Struggle aud fy from the uFll,-
ei arm Of the enemy and seek safety and protection IN
der aro,ler government We, to be organized TITS il
not the way statesmen aud brave patriots ought to act
and We trust tha V-gicia viii not ay as org there
is chance for victory but bgtse.y face the enemy and
If defeated then retreat with honor position outside
OF the Union. IL viii be easy 70 secede under Lin
cau as Il under tie dOaTi WhO dOzes ia the White
House and it will be msguanimous to deiy the Re
publican leader when the proper time comes than to edte
tie imbceie gap Buchanan for fear that stronger
hand nav held he Ie.ss Of Government Shorli coer-
cion be the policy OF the incoui Admui'ira'i50 Viz
giua y L stand ready 10 Ls>ir-' b'v whole duty bU'
Will that question is in sbeyauce, hes P,rsue the
course dictated by true patriotism and wisdom, and Il
the worst uust come sic will stand acquitted in ID
opinion of malk,ld, Of all responsibility for whatever
nav follow good cause ard clear conscience WI
Be her shield and soace 10 the hour Of trial sud should
brave hearts ard sirorg arms be needed 70 meet tbs
-sis not the iewet Of these vii be furnished by those
Virginaas Who arc TOW st'gmatized as snem-ss.o-
ists.
Liucoln can harm "a 10 more If we secede after hi
Inauguration hal 20 olt noS. In either case, Be
vii nave the amy and navy, if he can make them fight
and he empty Treasury, if he can make il Available
Why, thea, should be he held up bug5ear TO fright
on Us into hasy scion II he chooses to settle the con
troverted rights Of the solh BY inauguratng civil war
lst him iaAe The responsibility but Was there peae
lei vrg niA strive 70 continue it by securing her Owl
rshts in d UnOl and With them the rights Of her SIS
,er slave State.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
90 MAsHINGTON CORREsPONDENCE.
10 III, Editor Of the Wing

10 he Editor Of the Wig
WAsHiNGroN Feb. IA, 1861.
Tod,y the great Gaines case came up in the Supreme
Court The question of secession will not it Is now said
De raised owing To- the fact that the appealed
before the passage Of the Louisiana ordinance. The
Facts of the case are briefly these Ga March 27 1881
Ms Myra CLARK Gaines filed bill against twenty four
defendants among them Hon. John Slde averring that
e was the sse heiress of Daniel Clark and as such en-
tied to some eighteen different portions Of land, com
prsiag in the aggregate nearly half the territory OF
which New Orleans built and estimated OF a value Of
50 600 600 Judge McCae0 OF the District Court, de-
cled adversely 10 Mrs GAises the ground that there
was no p-ocf of her being the legitimate daughter Of
Daniel Clark An appeal .,kan in June 1882 the
cord Of the Circuit Court up appeal amounts TO
100 pages of manuscript contains evidence in English
French Spanish and Latin aud involves the considers
ton Of almost every principle ofequty Qies
we're Assem- blsd in The Court ROOM Mrs Gaineswho is
woaaa of dsuuts perseverance, and energy, occupying
a scat within the bar, BY her counsel.
The Artillery companies quartsred here out on
nnsylvauis Avenue today for exercise presenting
dte appearance learn that the guns OF the Artillery
and the mu,ksts Of the Infantry fully loaded yes
crday and such disposition made that all the garrison
here could have beea concentrated at any point in th'
cts in halt an hour.
Intelligence of the It'll ultimO, from South Carolina
asserts that Font Sumter will be Immediately assaulted
Senator Hunter mad, powerful speech today against
the loan and tariff bill reported by Simmons asserting
that the articles required by the South were TO be rated
In the most unjust and Ubiquitous manner. Lncolus To-
dnuapos speech has been productive of the profound
est sensation in Border STATE circles and Is understood
to have retarded, il some degree, the action OF the
Peace Congress Mr. Buchanan will leave for Wheat
land Immediately after the fourth of March Cochrane
OF Sew YyrL preseats, behalf Of the ladies, stand
OF colors TO Company Washington Light Infantry, to
night Pryors resolution Of enquiry, adopted today vii
hrrg cur the truth Of the reports that the seeding Sena
tors and Representative carried of Oads OF books docu
meats seeds ETC. at their departure do not believe
a word Of the rumOr. The oficeseeking tribes begin
to shoa in, and said to be uncommonly yoraeious
/ Sic
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
TruthfaIIy Interpreted.

TLs voice OF Virginia al the late elections, very
arasey Interpreted by the Washington correspondent Of
the Boston Courier sho says Toe voice Of NgiDi.
j. significant and hopeful l. Is keel to the dsunion
iss North no less THAI South. Attempts are made III
both quarters TO perver il srd 20 give it, il possible al
uncertain soutd On the part Of the South, Preteod
"a that Unionisi in rguiA is at best but man who
m irsiss upon sseh e5ueesiOas from the North a. b
knows rRl1ot be made And on the pant Of the North
the .bAek.sore" An-eO-poSS-lse Observation-Disclosures
n s.c,-woala faia psrsglde themselves sHs their fol
s,.e,s that Virginia has spoken smphsieay for che
Aoa. mt no pro posas for Cancellation. no mOSemen
hatsser on tasr part nseds to secure their adha
r.ncs 70 he Union a. i i.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
CONTINUED PREPARATIONS FOR TIE ATTACK
on FORT SUMTER

W ftU
The action Of the Congress Of the Confederate States
OF America at Montgomery, relative to Notifications in
seeding States does have retarded the
Of the South Carolina authorities towards Fort
Sumter.
Letters from that fort received tonight from Captain
Doubleday, OF the officers in command, report that
the South Caronans have erected impregnable bat
terry Cummings Point of railroad iron, and that ter
rble fight be made from that point The strength
of that position has been made and standing,
q. it does iveeghths of mile from Fort Sumter, will
enable the South Caroinians TO do great michief
The work Fort Moultrie has also been pushed for
ward rapidly, and its strength such as will with
stand the guns on Fort Sumter successfully.
Great preparations going on among the Caro-
nans and every day gave them more certainty Of sue
cess when the attack on Fort Sumter is made.
The troops in Fort Sumter continue in good health and
spirits although very much annoyed by the South Caro-
Ina
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
THE PRESIDENT ELECT AT STEUBENvILLE-HE
MAKES ANOTHER SPEECH AND SAYS THAT TIE



PIrrsBCRG Feb. l4th.-The President ell ct aud party
left Columbus at O'Clock this morning. At Steuben-
ville Ohio beautiful demonstration took place on his
arrival some FIVE thousand people being present to well
come him. salute fired, and Mr. Lincoln was for.
naly welcomed by Judge Lloyd.
Mr. Lincoln responded briefly. He said he feared that
the great confidence expected 10 his ability ulound
ed Indeed the position to which have been
called is encompassed with great difficulties. am sure,
however that nothing shall be wanting my part,
tanned BY the American people and Gods help believe
the devotion Of the people to the Constitution and the
Union, equally great both tides of the Ohio river 1t
is ONLY different understanding-only dispute az TO
what are their rights
If the majority should not rule, who should be the
Judge When such judge is found, we must all be
bound by the decision. That Judge is the ori!y OF
the American people. If not, then the minority must
control Would that be right, just or generous As
suredly not.
He reiterated that the ms orty should rule, and be
adopted wrong policy the opportunity to condemn him
would occur in four years Then be turned out and
a better with better views be put in my place.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16

pe OF Territory should DO enabled to decide ths ques
ton can DO settled By the act Of compounds itself The
question certainly is net Of sufficient importance to cause
dissolution Of the Union and although l. in common
with very large proportion OF the people North and
South manifested by the recent election have always
believed that the people, at all periods Of their existence
have control of this subject yet abstract question
like this should not for one moment be placed in
parison with the greatest OF all earthly blessings the
preservation Of the Union of the American States and
that Constitution which has secured TO us such a need
of civil and religious liberty, before 10 ancient
or modern times, has been vouchsafed to man
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16

THE Cosr OF BoNBARDING.-A letter from Charleston
to the New Orleans Delta gives the following item Of the
excense be incurred in the siege of Fort Sumter:
Every gun fired from Fort Sumter costs, aver
age thirteen dollars Every gun fired by the State will
be an average expenditure OF nine dollars. prominent
officer of Fort Moultrie informs that by close cal
cuaton it has been ascertaned that when its batteries
open the per diem 10 the Stat at that fort alone
viii exceed SIS 600 Pretty heavy, that. But this is
the surest way of mast, ring the fort and had better
spend money than lives in It's acquisition.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16

HOTEL TO BIZ CLosED.-The Philadelphia american
states that after the st proxmo the Grsrd House will
be closed The lease having still than year 10
run has been transferred to Mr. Stevens of the Cont
mental for the sum OF $50 900. After the LIST Of March
will be clSs d. and used only to coOnize guests should
the Continental overflow.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16

TERRIBLE WEATHER IN ENGLAND During recent ter
rife snow storm England forty of the laborers on the
Rosedsle railway driven from the works by the severity
of the weather. sought shelter in the Eskitt huts on
bleak Yorkshire moor where they showed in, and
over hours elapsed before they dug out
almost exhausted with cold and hunger.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
MIR. sEGAR AND FORTRESS MONROE.

IT, Tie Editor of the Wig:
In your issue Of the sth inst we saw a letter from
the Representative of this Legislative District: Joseph
Segar ESQ., which contained statements so much at
variance tn our understanding OF the defenses Fort
Monroe as to induce the conviction that his easy
dulity had led him into the error Of characterzng pub
lie rumors touching recent movements at that port
mere "leather and prunela."
Under this IMPRESSION many Of the undersigned, in
most instanc e. Without preconcerted agreement, visited
Fortress Monroe and prepared state that while
there are but three pieces of ordnance ointe inland
there are thirteen mounted upon the land side, which
command Hampton and the country and can be
directed at the "bosom Of Virginia" at moments no.
lice These guns are thirtytwo FOUNDERS and are e1-
elusive of the " flank pieces Of which he speaks.
1t was further observed that but 6ue platforms on the
land side we're vacant whilst there il a much larger
number vacant tordrds the mater. II may be here
marked that none of the guns above alluded to have
"sweep of 1870
The undersigned are also informed, upon what they
believe unmpeachable testimony that these guns have
been recently mounted (sirce 18th JAN, 6l) and the
ramparts bears corroboratve evidence of this state
ment.
It also stated upon authority equally reliable that
guns have nsver been mounted upon the land side before
bat the moat has been kept filled Nth natter since the
I5.h Januaiy-trat guns have been mounted ia the
guard rooms to command the main gate entrance, and
that one least of the bridges f not two) is provd-
ed with draw which is raised every night at retreat,
(suudowo) Thehousrgs have also been removed from
every gun the pirapt on which sentres are station
ed and cry the hour during the entire night.
As the statement that 'the mounting and dismount-
ing and moving OF heavy guns are necessary part OF
lry practice have only to reply that 1t is usual
in some cases to smount and remount only fen guns
at time and on the sane PLATFORM, and not to remove
them to dlsta, portions OF the parapet.
These facts stated with no design to charge Mr..
Segar with Intentional suppression of the truth, or TO
add to the prevalent excitement but simply to
important which well calculated to mislead,
ard to show the an;mus Of The powers that be-"
The public determine whether nothing has
been done, more than is ordinarily done and nothing
than is ia all times, usual aud proper at military
foit." Respec fully,
JOHN B. CARY, JosLPH PHILLIPS,
Gao. w. HoPs WN. HAM,
Ro. A. ARNIsrEAD, JoHs CAMEL,
q. W. SExPLg, RICHARD H0PE
j. l. JONAS. WE. VAUGHAN,
SAMUEL j. WHITE, Il. Il. VAUGHAN,
HAMPTON Va, Feb. ll,h, 1861.
Enquirer and Examiner please copy.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
COLONEL DRINK IRD-ToRrUGAs.

wAsaIsGroS, Feb. IA Il hear that Colonel Dinksrf
chief clik OF The War Department has been remover
end that Mr. Potts former chief clerk, has been sp
pc uted.
Rrinforcements have left to-day for Tortugss.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
THE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY AWAITING Mr.
LINCOLN'S COURSE

blNOOlINo OOb
A correspondent of the Savannah Eeps, who is at
tending the Southern Congress" Montgomery writes
as follows the probable policy Of the Southern
Conlederacy:
"From what can gather it will be the policy of the
new government preserve the status quo Of rnrs
Ill the 4th of March, when the Inauguration OF Lincoln
will enable him Indicate the his administration
will pursue ards the Southern Confedtracy The hope
is lot yet entirely reuq pushed that rational coun
ellis may prevail =. Washington and that, making viz
tue Of necessity" the Black Republicans will abandon
their idea OF COERCION and by peaceful concatory
policy endeavor preserve all that their fanatca folly
has not entirely lost to themcommercal relations with
the South IL is probable that Of the first acts OF the
new government will be to send commission 10 Wash
ugtoa to treat for peaceablo aud equitable arrange
ment of matters between the two republics-the
acknowledgement of our independence the surrender Of
the forts fair division OF the public property aud Of the
public debt.
"Intl we learn how commissioners Will be recelE
ed and whether The federal Is willing treat
for the peaceabe aud equitable dusment OF these mat
ters il would be unwise for 10 take any step. that
would be likely preciptate hosllties We should pre-
pare for the worst while hope for the best As the
moral sense of very large portion OF the North - On
ocr side we should do nothing rashy to forfeit our ast
claim the fair judgment OF that portion oil our late
conederaes who are bames for the causes which led
to the disruption OF the Union and forced the Sonu 10
assume her present attitude towards the federal govern
ment now in the hands of the Black Republicans The
cause OF the South stands justified before the world -
prudence and orbearance will give her still higher claims
10 the respect and good will of all true Let
haust every honorable for peaceabIe settlement
of the terms Of political separation with tie free
States-it will be time enough then to the argu
ment of arms, when God defend the right"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16

~OLOGNE-Genuine Farira C,ogne, Ct the far Gus all
~ brand In long bos CHI aer than ever ,oa In tn Id
les IN and Franklin.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
(FoR ,Hs HALF Sra Ios, PIrAB,R II ApyAscsJ
u Catalogues, apply 10
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VIRGINJA-n the Circuit Court Of the city Of RE nd
Y January 9Th lsfl
N. g. Craudel, Psinhn,


Y January 9Th, isel
N g. CrandelI Pisinhn,
against
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white trading under the lm and style OF Abernrthy cts
firm and style OF Linn Adams Co william Tapm.n PHI g.
Weaver William Richardson and John shutz pan trad
Ing under the style Weaver Rchsrd,on Go William Me-
Murtrey william Ira Smith william Rc' ardson. Of Phlsds
phla Jane, NJ Molly and John johnson, partners trading
Motley Johnson, John NJ. Davis, ThonA
NJ ops nd John N. Davies, Juni partners trading under
the style Of IN NJ d ivis Co ". sulhh and
Peters, j. Groshong, living Hull, vii lam Tupmsn aud
James Cren,haw and Beve ~ e. Wexford, JanT rrsees,
Defendants.
decree entered IN MS the 9h day OF Janusi
1851 other things, ordered that che Of the coun'
Of This oult q te debs dae ~ The si
Tupmsn mi Hull classifying them according % the
In the the desenians CrenaE and b''
Wexford OF The est Ms-ch 1861 snd that said J.nr
Crnshaw md Beyeg Wexford render before NE said Com
Missioner Of the ene trust uad shi has come 70
HAMS and Of all their Transactions trustees under r %
deed which TIE sad Commissioner Nil 50 T. ste =
SETTLE and report TO the Court, with mat Pe Ay sasi
deem pertinent BY himself required BY e.h party 10 Dc -
stated"
C-HyTssios Ks's fF-cE P,i m, I'd. fb ", lstl.
The psrti INTERESTED here OF fsi that have n'a u.
"WEDNESDAY the 10Th day Wa ct, lst al 10 O'Clock W.
Once S.h street. 10 the cy Of Richmond to execute s
10 -egoirg decree
f.i6--iawiw THOs EvASs c .rnml.s OF +
4 MEXICAN and SWEDE NAIL RoDs'-ie
fel2 JoIS N eogDaS SON