New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
PROGRESS OF THE REBELLION.
Duties Of the South Carolina Cabinet.
THE BROOKLYN GETTING READY FOR SEA-
Capture Of the Forts I'm Georgia.
A REVENUE CUTTER SEIZED AND RELEASED.
Seizure OF an Arsenal and Fort In Alabama.
FROM CHARLESTON.


The Governor has made the following DIVISIONS
of the Executive Administrations
First, The State Funetions--Assistance OF the
Governor with the exercise Of his powers as now del
eQated and more especially in his intercourse with the
States also arrangements with foreign powers aS IN
the appointment OF Consuls negotiation OF treaties ana
formation of regulations for commerce. For this ap-
point the Hon. A. j. Magrath. -,
Second: The Lar and War Ogect-For the super
vision of matters relative to the condition OF hostiltles
the management of the military the disposition OF the
troors TO receive the different ordinances OF the Con-
yention and acts of the Legislature and 10 the man
sgement of the troops in actual service Iappoint Gen.
ID. j. JamsOn.
Third, THe Treasury Jurisdiction.-The super
vision of matters connected with the fiscal relations OF
the State practical details in the raising OF funds pro-
yded for by any ordinance of the Convention and acts
of the Iegshtnre not specially transierred to some OF
the other departments, appoint the Hon. Y. IT, Mem
minger.
name including therein much OF the collection OF the
customs as relates to lighthouses buoys, and matters
of that nature, appoint Gen. w w. Hartee:
FIN; Interior.-The direction OF local matters
within ths State including the militia and coast police
appoint Gen. A. &. Darlington.
All is quiet here Fort Sumter has not been be-
sieged as reported. Maj. Anderson was visited to-day
by his brother, in company with three gentlemen.
The understanding was that the interview would take
place in their presence.
The Convention to-day appointed delegates to the
General Congress of the Seeding States, as follows
The Hons. T. j. Wthers l.. NJ Keitt, w. W. Bezee,
james Chesnut jr r. b. Rhett jr., K. W. Barnwell,
and G. @. Memmnger.
w. p. Miles appointed Secretary to receive the
report of the Commissioners to Washington.
BALTIMORE, Friday, Jan. 4, 1861.
The following is :. special dispatch to The American
of this city:
CHARLEsros Friday, Jan. 4, 1851.
We learn from a gentleman arrived this morning
from Savannah that the forts are in possession Of
Georgia State troops and occupied by $50 men, and an
airnorer with 30 men, cleaning guns.
The Charleston papers OF Tuesday reached IA by
last nights mail but contain very little news in addi-
,ion 10 what we gave yesterday. They evidently pur-
poely refrain froD giving publicity to many important
military movements for the present. From IRE Dir-
curry and Courier, however, we select the following
items: 80 :,
The military movements are progressing rapidly all
around us. The brave sons OF Carolina, checred by
the announcement of her equally courageous daugh-
tcr are earnestly and silently doing all that men can
do toward putting our State in poutonto defend her,
ref against the world. FOR the present, we refrain
from giving the particulars of the various works that
are progressing We will only say, Tor the oenent OF
anxious friends that the gallant volunteers stationed
at the various posts around us, are, one and all de-
voting themselves TO fill the exigenciea OF noble
cause and that they and will doubtess continue IN
high spirits ard comfortable "as circumstances per-
nit"
Yesterday the efficient corps Of rifemen formed from
the nembenhip of the Vigilant Fire Company, met at
the engine house State street and after enstln8 In
the service of the Commonwealth for year, were
marched, under command OF Capt. Samuel Y. Upper,
10 the Commercial wharf, and were there embarked
on board the steamboat Excel for secret service The
Company numbered 80 men, rank and file, being i've
more than had rendered service through their Captain
70 the Governor. They were all warmly clad in q neat
undress uniform os hOnespun cloth, trimmed with red,
and presented quite -odierly appearance. Each man
was well supplied with blankets and extra clothing,
suitable to the demands Of the Winter season.
In addition TO the extra clothing belonging TO each
volunteer personally pair Of warm blankets had been
furnished TO every from the stores of the STATE
The arms and accoutrements used by the gallant corps
were bright and new, never before having been used
The rides were OF the United States Mimic pattern,
with " saber bayonets, and were purchased 6y the
eorrs from its own funds. We need scarcely add that
they carry with them the prayers aud well wishes OF
d Q entire community.
The Rev. A. Toonler Porter vi-ited the Washington
Light Infantry, in garrison at Castle P1nckney, by
invitation Sunday afternoon and performed Divine
service in their barracks. There general attend
ance of the members to hear the first from their
new chaplain; officers and members from the Other
companies were also present, as well as tho field and
staff officers OF the garrison.
Letters and papers Deposited in the postofce will
be forwarded TO the officers and men at the fortsno
payment required.
The Palmetto Guard, Captain Thomas Middleton,
who are how in charge Of the arsenal raised beauti-
full Palmetto Nag Monday morning. 10 take the place
Of the Federal flag which was taken down. The flag
was hosted amid the cheers of the company and a
large crowd of citizen spectators. The Palmetto
Guard number over one hundred men, rank and file,
composed Of young and brave hearts, thoroughly
drilled and anxious for poet wherever their services
are moet needed Our young men, as well IA the old,
win all be found ready for any emergency that may
come upon as.
gang Of 2O3 prime field hands slaves passed
through the city yesterday, their way TO the sea
shore This Is the offer Of "help," alluded to by the
correspondence Of Col. Hatch and Mr. Gailhrd- They
collected from few plantations, and by the ready
sssent and cheerful offer of the masters, and the will
hing service of the servants. These sturdy and faithful
hborers are now, under competent direction at work
for tho deense OF the harbor. We agree with the Col
one entirely, and think that the time for work has
come Our young men win do the storming and esca-
lading-our slaves will raise crops and make our
d;trhes glaeis and earthworks for our defence