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a fifty feet staff, so that it was visible for
some miles around. The Government some
time ago removed all the troops from Fort
Hale, and the harbor and city has since
then been entirely defenceless, so that the
traitors had easy work in seizing the fort.
Intense excitement was created by the ap.
pearauce of the reasonable emblem, and it
was universally declared that it must come
down. Fortunately Fort Wooster, on Bea.
con Hill, commands Fort Hale, and it can
be easily demolished, should the garrison
(Which rumor says is composed of Southern
students) attempt any resistance. In the
language of the New York Express, "Woe
woe. Alas alas v'-Mew Haven Journal
and Courier.
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ANOTHER Fort CAPTURED. The PAL
METTo FLAG WAVING OVER a CoNNEcrI
CUT FORTRESS !-TREAsoN IN CONNECT
CUT Our citizens were surprised yester
day morning, by discovering an immense
Palmetto flag waving from the walls of Fort
Hale, near the mouth of our harbor. The
flag bore the secession emblems-a palmet
TO tree and a lone star-and was hoisted on
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ment and perpetuity of republican gov
ernment on this continent, are those who
now advocate u peaceful separation Of the
two sections of the late United States
| Columbia Guardian.
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Seleetea gnetry.
TO ARMS!


The war drum is beating-prepare for the fight
The stern bigot Northman exults In MS might;
Glrd on your bright weapons-yous toemen are nigh,
And this be your watchword-sWe conquer or die!''
The trumpet Is sounding from mcuEtain to shore;
Your swords and your lances mus slumber no more!
Fling forth TO the sunlight your banner on high,
Inscribed with the waichword-"We conquer or die!
March on TO the field, there to do or to dare,
With shoulder TO shoulder all DANCE. to share;
And let your proud watchword ring up to the sky,
Till the blue arch re-echoes- conquer or die"
Press forward undaunsed, nor think of retreat,
The enemy,s host on the threshold to meet;
Strike firm, till the foemen before you shall fly,
Appalled, by your watchword-'We conquer or die =
Go forth In the pathway your forefathers trod;
We, TOO, fight for freedom-our captain is God
Their blood in our veins, with their honors we vle
Theirs, too was the watchword-"We conquer or die !!
We strike for the South-mountan, valley and plain
For the South we VIII conquer again and again;
Her day of salvation and triumph Is nigh,
Ours, them be the watchword-"We conquer or die y
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-01-24

uREL1Er" FOR SouTH CARoLINIANs IN
THE MASSACHUSETTS LEaIsLATURE.-
Boston, January l5.-Mr Taylor insrOdu-
ced resolution in the House, to-day, ap-
propriating sum of money for the purchase
of provisions and stores for the relief of
aour suffering fellow countrymen ip South
Carolina" * ti1sE ,srSi5s p a5si2sTf 22sTf
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Mississippi Retiring.


The following is correct copy Of a com
munication from the Mississippi delegation
in Congress to the Speaker, resigning theil
seats
WASHINGTON Jan. II, 1861.
SIR: Having received official ipforma
ton that the State Of Mississippi, through 6
convention representing the sovereignty Of
the State, has passed an ordinance with
drawing from the federal government all
the powers delegated to it at the time Of
her admission into the Union, it becomes
our dut7 to lay this fact before you, and
to announce that We are no longer members
of this body.
While we regret the necessity which i'm.
pels our State to the adoption of this course
we desire to say that it meets our unquali
fed approval, and we shall return to hel
bosom to share her fortunes, whatever they
may be.
We have the honor to be, very respect
fully, ...-.. ..... .
OHIO. R. SINGLETON,
WIN. BARKSDALE,
REUBEN DAVIS,
JOHN j. MCRAE,
L. @. C. LAMAR.
Hon. VIM. PENNINGTON,
Speaker of the House Of Reps. -
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mouth of Pensacola Bay and the naval sta
ton is Fort Pickeus. This fort is first
class Fashioned fort, built of N. York gran,
ite, and situated on low ground on the East
point of Santa Rosa Island Its walls are
forty five feet in height by twelve feet in
thickness; it embrasured for two tiers OF
guns, which are placed under bombproot
casemates, besides having one tier of guns
en- barbette. The guns from this work radi.
ate to every point of the horizon, with flank
and en6lading fire at every angle of ap,
proach. The work was commenced in 1878
and finished in 1858. It cost the Federal
Government nearly one million of dollars
When on war footing its garrison consists
of 1860 soldiers. It's armament, only q
portion of which is within its walls, consists
Of
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The Poor OF New YoRK.-There is
terrible destitution in New York. The
Day Boob says: "It will be seen by our
police reports that six hundred poor people
sought lodging in the station houses last
night. Thousands are suffering for the
want of food aud clothing; many are dying
actually dying Of starvation We re.
port another case to-day. Meantime, pre-
parations are going on to make war on the
South because it cannot recognize the bles.
sings of negro equality" .r.s
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Tl,e aQe1vs pt THE Week,
The Forts Already Captured.

The following named forts have thus far
been seized by order of the Governors Of
the States in which they are respectively To-
Gated, and are now in possession of the Sc
ceding States
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THE ARMAMENT OF NORTH CARoLINA.

The ARMAMENT OF NUhIH OAhULnNh'
The Commission for the purchase ofarns,
appointed by the Legislature, met in Bal
eigh, on the l2thiust. Il was composed Of
Governor Ellis, Col. Tew, of the HILLSIDE
rough Military Academy, and Maj. Hill Of
the North. Carolina Military Institute. It
is not proper that the kind aud qualityof
the arms should be generally known but
the people Of the State may rest satisfied
that the purchased arms, together with what
we now have, will make North Carolina one
of the best armed and equipped States in
the South Charlotte Bulletin. =
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CoNrRAD1oTED.-The reported alterea'
ton between General Scott and Mr. Toombs
is authoritatively contradicted. There vas
but eight persons at the table on thu coca
sion, one of whom, a we'll Unknown gentleman
of this city, says there was not tie least
foundation for. the report The facts are as
follows: Gen. Scott, Senators Toombs and
Benjamin, and others, diued at the house
of Mr. Corcoran on Wednesday, and stHe
Southern Senator's denounced the Uni5n
with insane passion Mr.. Toombs wished
that the Star of the West could be suik, =
but 90 discourtesy was offered to General
Scott, and no difficulty ensueds General
Scott has authorized a denial 'of the report
which has been circulated.-Nep York
EIpress. "a "a Il
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The FoRr MoRa,s FIaINa. a cores.
poudeu. of the New York Euening Post,
who was on board the Star Of the West,
and who gives rambling account Of her
trip to Charleston bar, thus speaks Of the
firing from the Morris, Island batteries
"The military men on board highlyc com:
plimeuted the South Garolinians on their
shooting in this first attempt, They saysit
was well done; that all which was needed
was a little better range, which they proba-
bly could have obtained 10 few minHtes.11
Their line was perfect, and the opinion is
expressed that some one had charge Of the
guns who understood his business. i
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Total. y35 5,Usg ,24S
Total cost of the above ii Notifications 703, ,33
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Guns.
Forty-two FOUNDER iron gnns. .........."63
Thirty two FOUNDER iron uns......."........."i1
Thirty four pouuder iron guns s,......."........49
Sixteen FOUNDER iron guns.
Twelve FOUNDER iron guns. .......lS
Brass field pieces.".....
Brass flank howitzers ...........26
Heavy eight inch howitzers. ers.......".."."...l9 IL
Thrteen.i inch mortar....... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Il
Heavy ten inch mortars....." ........"....4
Light eightinch mortars.
Sixteen-inch stone mortars.
Coehorn mortars..............
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The fire from this work completely coV'
vers the navy yard, and in case the latter
is held by the Federal authorities, it would
not hold out long against Fort Pickens.-
The bar on the exterior of the Bay is three
miles distant, and beyond that there are
no facilities for hostile feet to lie in safe.
ty. All the forts in Pensacola Bay are ere
this gar'isoned by Alabama troops, who
we're invited there by the Governor of Flori.
da
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EUKT PlCkENb. u
The principle means of defence to thet
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a large portion OF the pronts OF Ooutneru
trade; yet we see that even the great com
mercial interests of these cities are over
slaugbed, and are powerless to stem the
surging waves of fanaticism. If the two
States quoted have thus responded, what
may be expected from States and communi
ties not so deeply affected by the withdraw
al of Southern trade?
In view of these manifestations, is it not
vain attempt, through the medium of
National Convention, to reconstruct the
Federal Government? The two sections
are now being divided, and the division
must be permanent and enduring. The in
stitution of slavery will be the basis of the
Southern Confederacy-a basis which the
people of the Northern States, from educa-
ton, and from the supreme control which
fanaticism has secured, never could or
would recognize. We believe this to be
the confirmed belief of the great body Of
the people of the Southern States, and,
therefore, reunion or reconstruction is
simply impossible.
To preserve this country in its greatness
and prosperity, and to secure the perpetua-
ton of sound republican form Of govern
ment, separation is indispensable. To-
gether, there would be perpetual strife
separate, each section, managing its affairs
in its own way, there would be no obstruc-
ton in the way Of their individual prosperi.
ty. 1t would be the interest Of both to
live in peace and friendship. Living thus,
they would be powerful in defence against
foreign foes and might defy the world!
The true friends, then, Of the establish
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DEPELLANT on wATER-PROOF
IL CLOAK oL0THs Also, other makes Of Spring
Cloak Cloths all desirable mixtures DindlngA Tas
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1875 Policies IN force, insuring. ,53S
l,435 new Policies have been issued during tho year.
After careful calculation Of the present value Of the
outstanding Policies Of the COMPANY, and having the
necessary dgl0nt In reserve therefor, the Directors
have declared DIVIDEND Of 45 per cent the Premi-
ums paid at the table rates, TO all policies for life In force
issued prior 70 January j. $780, payable according to the
present rule o; the Company. 1ett "a sTNt
hates icr ALI kinds Of Life Contingencies Prospect
uses, @emenis, and Applications will be furnished
ohAhor' at the oice Or Agencies Of the Com
~ Ro9r. ?. PATTERSON, President.
ppN, 4 .s,y.i.e0 \; 81 stoy q AR, Vice President.
.','H,'S' 'TST Ii. ~ s y t'lyissor, ADM. s
Marches 1851. elasisl 10 Ssss sshesVn Block
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PRESIDENTS OF COLLEGES IN OHIO.

MARIETTA CoLLEeE -"It is truly magnificent work,
an honor to the author the publishers and the whole
country. ."-President Andrews.
ONO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY .-"It exceeds my expecta.
tions. 1t will be my guide in orhography and pronun
citation. and will often be consulted by for its neat
and accurate definitions. ."-President Thompson.
W. R. ECIFcTIo CoLLEoK. we have used
Webster's orthognphy. AT recent meeting OF our
Faculty, 1t was decided to change to conform TO that
Of Worcessr's Royal Quarto Dictionary"
Garfield.
WESTERN RESERVE CoILEeE.--"I find 1t worthy Of
cordial appreciation. ."-President Hitchcock. ~
0BKRLIN CoLSeE.-"It more than meets my expecta-
tions. 1 recommend 1t as the standard authority in
orthoepy to my children and my pupils. ."President
Morgan. @ J.rnHy
ANTIOCH cOLLrer.-'I adopt and aim to use in teach
Ing writing and speaking the photography and pronun-
ciation Of Worcester's Royal Quarto Dictionary."-
President Hill.
SIN all my writing speaking, and teaching have en-.
deavored to conform to the rules for ortbogaphy and
pronunciation contained in Worcesters Dictionary"
Horace Mann, late President. f4f .tf.7 -
KENYON ooLLEoE GAMBrKR 81 most cordially recon.
mond It the most reliable standard authority Of the
English language as 1t is now written and spoken."-
President Andrews. auE So tti.
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PROCLAMATION BY rae PRESIDENT
By the President Of the United States.
A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the existing exigencies demand i'm.
mediate and adequate measures for the protec-
ton of the National Constitution, and the pres
ervation of the National Union, by the suppress
sion Of the insurrectionary combinations now
existing in several States for opposing the laws
of the Union and obstructing the execution
thereof, to which end military force, in addi-
ton to that called forth by my proclamation Of
the 18th day of April in the present year, ap-
pears to be indspensably necessary.
NOD, therefore, I, Abraham Lincoln, President
Of the United States, and Commander in-Chief
of the army and navy thereof, and of the mill
tia of the several States when called into actual
service, do hereby call into the service of the
United States forty two thousand and thirty four
volunteers, to serve for the period of three
years, unless sooner discharged, and to be mus.
tered into service as infantry and cavalry. The
proportions of each arm, and the details of en-
rollment and organization, will be made known
through the Department Of War.
And also direct that the regular army of the
United States be increased by the addition of
eight regiments Of infantry, one regiment of ca.
valry, and one regiment OF artillery, making al
together maximum aggregate increase Of
twenty-five thousand seven hundred and four
teen officers and enlisted men; the details Of
which increase will also be made known through
the Department Of War.
And / further direct the enlistment, for mol
less than one or more than three years, of eigh.
teen thousand seamen,n addition to the present
force, for the naval service of the United States
The details of the enlistment and organization
will be made known through the Department Of
the Navy. -cg ..l1. ..'g.s +,
The call for volunteers hereby made, and the
direction for the increase of the regular army
and for the enlistment ofseamen hereby given
with the plan of organization adopted for the
volunteer and for the regular forces hereby au-
thorized, will be submitted to Congress as soon
as that body assemblies.
In the meantime, earnestly invoke the 90
operation of all good citizens in the measures
hereby adopted for the effectual suppression Of
unlawful violence, for the impartial enforce
ment of constitutional laws, and for the speedi-
est possible restoration of peace and order, ant
with these, Of happiness and prosperity through
out our country.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal OF the United Statel
to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington, this Sd day
Of May, in the year Of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and sixty.one, and Of the
Independence Of the United States the eighty
fifth. g
a. ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY the President.
WIN. II. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
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Fancy War.

We do not intend to give any more money for
flag raisings, or salute frinys, or any other ope.
rations of fancy war--therefore, nobody need ap.
ply; and we advise our fellow.citizens to come to
a similar resolution. There are reasons for this,
aside of the admonitions against squandering
which are furnished by the want of the common
necessaries of life experienced by 60 many Of
the poorer classes of the people. In proportion
as the fancy war spirit 10 cultivated, the real is
lost sight Of. We get false appreciation Of
the facts of our case, and learn TO look upon the
thing as done, while we have hardly entered
upon the beginning.
Fancy war is rather an entertaining occupa-
tion. To raise trim and shapely pole, elevate
thereon splendid edition of the stars and
stripes, call idlers together with band of mu-
sic, sing "The Star Spangled Banner" deliver
q hourishing patriotic speech, interrupted, every
moment, by thunders OF applause, and close the
proceedings with national salute roared from
the mouth Of piece Of ordnance, has fine
look about it, and, under the enthusiasm of the
occasion, we are ready to affirm that we are in
vincible-that our enemies are already in par
oxysms Of fright at our martial aspect, and that
we have nothing to do but look foe in the face,
to cause him to melt incontinently from our
presence.
We shall find that they who do the fancy, are
not the ones who will be relied upon to do the
real war. War is serious thing. II is busi-
ness and work. Enthusiasm is not needed to
Carry il on, but conviction and determination
In proportion as we cultivate the Imagination,
we neglect the stronger and more substantial ol
our faculties. The true war spirit ia stern ant
practical. The truly great commander is thu
most practical of all styles of character: anC
the more entirely the soldier Is left to o COO
confederation of his duties, the better he will b,
prepared to perform them.
All the soldiers that are required at presen
are enlisted and in camp. The first duty is /,
see them provided for and made comfortable
This is o thing that has been shamefully neg
lected. While our citizens have been wiDninI
victories with brave words and windy offerings
the soldiers upon whom the fighting is to de
volve have been undergoing exposures more in
imical to life and health than battles. Cam
| Harrison, II things are not mended, will be al
| Aceldama. Let US, at least, postpone the fanc
business until the necessities of The soldiers ar
J, And then let every body who is not going +
the war stay at home, attend TO his business an
save his money. The expense Of these move
ments will have TO be paid; for, whatever ma
be the case ut the South, the wars Of the Mort
must neither be carried on by robbery nor follow
ed BY repudIation. To do this will be har
enough without the exhibition Of any premn
ture 1iberality.--Cia Daily Press.
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Gbe Ohio 6tatesnran
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Our Country.


Our Country, right or wrong
What manly heart eau doubt
That thus should swell the patriots song,
Thus ring the patriots shout2
Be but the foe arrayed,
And wars wild trumpet blown,
Gold were his heart who has not made
His Oountry's cause his ownl
Though faction rule the halls.
Where nobler thoughts have swayed,
One sacred voice forever calls
Thepatriot's heart and blade,
He, at his Oountyy's name,
Feels every pulse beat high,
Wreathes round her glory all his fame,
And loves for her to diel
Where'er her flag unrolled
Woos the saluting breeze,
Filings DER the plain Its starry fold,
Or floats on stormy seas,
ALI dearest things are there,
All that makes life divine
Home, faith, the brave, the true, The fair,
Cling TO the flaming signl
Obi Is this thoughts dream7
MOI BY the gallant dead
Who sleep by hill, and plain, and stream,
Or deepin oceans bed;
By every sacred name,
By every glorious song,
By all we know and love Of fame,
our Country, right or soroR0.
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