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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1861-01-10

Pnrxrrns PArnrorlsM.-Eightp printers from the
South Carolinan and .Sonthcra Guardian Offices arc
in the ranks of the Columbia Artillery, which LETT
yesterday. They are all young men who will be
found cGual to any emergency. The large number
ana the prompncss with which they volunteered
spcal; well Tor the patriotism of the cratt.-Gsa'-
Gca
We mag add that FIVE compositors in ihe .Eercary
Office are now in active service nj the various STA
ions in and around Charleston. There are others
in our composing room. who arc on flirlousi, and
expect to he called off every hour.-.Nercmy.
And we may add, that three printers in the An
crson Gn-cttc Office belong to the Palmetto Rifle
men, and are ready at moments warning to go
into scryicc-wh;lc another from this Office voinn-
lccrcd last Thursday in the llh Regiment, and the
editor Il practical printer, is a member of the Ri
cnlcn The craft really seem anxious for "a place
i'll the picture"
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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
JANUARY ., 1861.

DY VIRTUE Of the power conferred on mo by an
II Ordinance Of the Convention, requiring the ap-
pointmcnt OF an Executive Council, and for the con-
ycn;cn, distribution of the duties to be discharged
by that Council therefore make the following;
divisions in the Executive Administration
l. THE STATE.-IFaving for its functions the
assistance of the Governor, with the exercise OF his
powers, rs now delegated, and more especially IN
Ills intercourse with the States, and also In or
rangcmcnts with foreign powers, as 10 Consuis
and Treaties and regulations rs to commerce Fer
this | appoint the Hon 4. G. MAGRArH.
y THE WAR.-EIaying for its object the super.
vision Of all matters relating to condition of hos
titics. and the management and military DISPOSE
,ion of roops. to be received under different Or
linonccs of the Convention and Acts of the Legis-
I,tnrc and rs tothc management of troops in actu-
tual service. For this appoint Gen. D. F. JAMi-
SON.
8. THE TREASURT.-Havingu under its juris-
diction and supervision MI matters connected with
the fiscal relations of the State and the practical
details in raising the funds provided for by any
Ordinance of the Convention or Acts Of the Legis-
laturc. which are not specially transferred to some
other department For this appoint the Hon. G.
G. MEMMINGER.
i. THE POST OFFICE.-Its functions indicated
by the name. and including therein so much OF
connection with the customs rs relates TO light
houses, buoys and matters OF that natnre. foT
this appoint Gen. W. ". IIARLEE.
5. .INTERIOR.-Having under it's direction To-
cal matters within the State including the Militia
and the Coast Police. For this | appoint Gen. n.
C. GARLINT0N.
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The Correspondence between TIC Commissioners and
President Buchanan.

President GucnanEn'
This interesting correspondence has been pup
lishcd. Vie regret that limitc,l space will not al
low us to give it entire to our readers in this is
suc-it will appear next week. The corrcspon-
dcncc begins with letter from the Commissioners,
to which Mr. Buchanan rcpcs-anohcr follows
on the other side, which The President declines TO
answer and returns to tic Commissioners.
Under date of December %, the Commissioners
furnished Mr.: BUCHANAN with Il copy of the pow
crs under which they are authorized 10 treat with the
Federal Government for the delivery of the forts,
&c., and for division of the public property
They also furnished Il copy OF the Ordinance OF
Secession, stating that they were ready to enter
upon this negotiation in spirit of harmony, but
that the events of the last twcnty-four hours had
rendered this impossible. They urged the imme-
diatc withdrawal of the troops from Charleston
harbor, as, sunder present circumstances they are
standing menace, which renders negotiation i'm
possible, and, as our recent experience shows,
threatens speedily TO bring to bloody issue, qucs-
tions which ought to be settled with temperance
and Judgment
Mr.. BUCHANAN replies under date of Dec. Goth,
stating that his position was clearly defined in his
Message on the 81 inst. He uses a great many
words to convince the Commissioners that he never
ordered any reinforcement of the forts in
Charleston harbor nor authorized any change in
the disposition of the forces already there and that
Major ANDERSON acted without orders. He then
goes on to rccapitulatc the circumstances under
which the authorities of Charleston have acted, and
saws lie cannot and will not withdraw the troops
from the harbor of Charleston. lie adds that he
has just received information of the taking OF
Charleston Arsenal containing munitions of war
worth half million of dollars and expresses his
determination to defend Fort Sumter, as portion
of the public property of the United States, against
hostile attacks, from whatever quarter they may
COME but he does not perceive how such defence
Gun be construed into against the city of
Charleston.
Under date of the 1st inst, the Commissioners
respond to the President in strong language,
against the cvasivc positions assumed by him.
Their reply is ar earnest depreciation of the Prcsi-
dents course, and they utter, in plain language,
the contempt and scorn which the imbccile, weak
old man deserves. He has shown himself utterly
incapable and impotcnt to discharge his duties IN
the present nt/crisis-wanting the moral courage to
face public opinion, and willing to take counsel OF
those whom he has hitherto affected to dcspisc.
The rejoinder of the Commissioners plainly exhib-
it's him in reference to this disgraceful conduct and
cowardly hesitation.
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Who will take the Lead +?

Every one can find something to do towards
assisting in the glorious struggle in which our pco-
pic are now engaged. All cannot volunteer and
render service in that way, and therefore VIC throw
out the suggestion, that those who intend remain
ing Mt home should organize themselves into as
sociations for the protection of our homes and fire.
sides. They should likewise have especial care
over the families of those in service, not amply
provided for, and see that they fed and clothed
The bare mention of the subject VIC hopc will be
sufficient Don't wait for your ncghbor to move
in this matter, but devise some plan at once and
carry it out.
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The Laurensv;lle Herald.

In the last number of this familiar and valuable
exchange, We find the valedictory of II. L. Nc
GowAN, Esq, who has for two years past conducted
the Herald with ability and satisfaction to its nu-
merous readers. In the retirement of our valued
friend, we must express unfeigned regret ut part
ing with an obliging cotemporary and courteous
gentleman, and wish for him unfading laurcls in
his profession. His successor is the proprietor, j.
HoLL1NGswoRTH, Esq, whose talent and industry
cannot fail to win success. We greet him with an
earnest, cordial shake of the Bzs5", in performing
our part towards receiving him into the editorial
ranks. Here's double health to the HeraM-OuT
old loye-and its worthy conductor
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Our District.

A correspondent of the Columbia Guardian, over
the signature of ''Ikc," writing under date of tho
4ih inst, speaks as follows in regard to the proud
position which our District assumed by the patri-
otic conduct of her sons on Thursday last:
"Whilc we have heretofore bocn rather behind
some of our ncighbors in open manifestation of yea
and patriotism in the cause, none have exceeded
our people in decisirc action. The result is most
gratifying, and makes us feel proud Of the District
among whose people We have cast lot. Tonight
there are over six hundred volunteers in Anderson
and they will prove themselves, if called into ser.
vice, worthy sons of the Palmetto State"
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F. w. PICKEN-s

The Richmond Enquirer says: A gen
tlcman who arrived in this city, direct from
North Carolina, informs us that Gov.
Ellis has taken possession of Fort Macon
and other forts; also, of the Arsenal, with
its arms, in that State, and placed State
troops within all the forts. All hail to
Gov. Ellis. lie has shownhimself worthy
of the trust reposed IN him, and that under
him North Carolina will never be subju-
gated by cocrcionists.
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Tho YorkYilla Enauirer.

This welcome freside journal, which now
ranks among the best literary papers, appeared last
week with q new and beautiful heading and other
typographical improvements. The Enquirer is de-
cidedly superior in every respect, and its choice
variety of matter from the pens of Southern writers
commends the paper peculiarly to our people. 1t
is edited with great care and ability by W. W.
EAST and L. NJ. GRIsr Esqs., the proprietors, who
have secured, as contributing editors, those we'll
known, ,racy and versatile geniuses ]. WOOD DAVID
SON and WIN. NJ MARTIN. The Enquirer is firmly
established and on sound basis-with energy, en-
terprise and talent at the helm. A glorious sue
cess to its gentlemany conductors
Terms, 50 per annum> Address, enquirer, y
Yorkyillc, s. G..
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Hon. James /. Orr.

This distinguished public servant and tried
statesman arrived home on Sunday last, by an
extra train. At tho request of number of gentle
men, Col ORR addressed the people of this District
on Salcday, in the Court House, at II o'clock a. m.
The spacious court room was dcnscly crowded with
eager listeners anxious to learn from their honorcd
feow-citizcn what his impression were of the ex-
isting crisis in our history. 1t is hardly prudent
to make any synopsis of the speech of COL ORR, as
he dwclt principally upon his recent mission to
Washington City, as of the Commissioners from
South Carolina to the United States, and sketchcd,
with truthful hand, the pcrfdy and tratorship OF
prominent individuals at the Federal capital
Throughout the speech, enthusiastic applause greet
ed the speaker. In concluding his remarks, which
occupied about one hour, Col. 0RR feelngy referred
to the condition of affairs in this country, ana with
touching cloqucnce bcsought every man to do his
duty. at every peril in defending our beloved State
arainst the assault of foes and thence arose shouts
from the young and middlc-agcd, while more than
one beyond the prime of life gave vent to their
feelings in tears.
The Col was frm decided and thouhful in the
expression of his opinons, and counsclctl his con-
s,itucnts with wisdom and prudence. They may
safely rely upon his counsel and arc assured that
their honor will suffer TO dcrimcnt while in his
keeping Through years that have passed. they
confdcd in him and we trust that nov, in the zenith
of his power and intellectual greatness, they may
retain his services unit! pcnling difficulties arc adj
iusied and peace and harmony restored in this
| country.
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An Eloquent Peroration.

The following paragraphs we extract from The
spccch Of Mr.. BENJAMIN, of Louisiana, delivered
in the U. &. Senate last week. Nothing more sub-
lime, touching, forciblc and eloquent has reached
us during the whole of the mastery debates that
have been held in Congress for the past ten years
AS VIC rcal the mind naturally recurs TO the time
whci. the .immoral rio," CLAY, CALHOUN and
WEBSTER, enchanted and hel,! spell-bound the lis
ten;ne. admirng world with their powerful logic
and affecting cloquence. Louisiana may well be
proud of him who uttered the following:
"And now, Senators, within few weeks we part
to meet as Senators in one common council cham
Der of the nation no more forever. We desire, We
besccch you, let this parting be in peace. con-
lure YOU to indulge in no vain dclusion that duty
or conscience, interest honor, imposes upon you
the necessity of invading our States or shedding
the blood of our people. You have no possible just
fcation for it. | trust it is in no craven spirit,
and with no sacrifice of the honor or dignity OF
nv own State, that I make this last appeal, but
from higher and holicr motives. Ii, however, 1t
shall prove vain, if you resolved to pcrvert the
Government framed by the fathers for the protec-
ton of our rights intoa instrument for subjugat-
ing and cnslay;ng us, then, appealing to the Su-
prcme Judge of the universe for the rectitude of our
intentions, We must meet the issue that You force
unon us as best becomes frcemcn defending all
that is dear to RAN.
What may be the fate of this horrible contest,
no man can tell, none pretend to foresee; but this
much will say the fortunes of war may be adj
verse to our arms; you may carry desoation into
our peaceful land, and with torch and fire you may
even emulate the atrocities Of those who, in the
war of the Revolution, bounded nthe bood-thirsty
savage to attack upon the defenseless frontier; you
may, under the protection of your advancing ar
mics. give shelter to the furious fanatics who de-
sire, and profess to desire, nothing more than to
add all the horrors of servile insurrection to the
calamites of civil war; you may do all this-and
more too, if more there bc-but you never can sub
iugate us; you never can convert the free sons oil
the soil into vassels, paying tribute to your power;
and you never, never can degrade them to the level
of an inferior and servile race. Never Never.
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Anderson Military and Classical Academy.

The advertisement of this popular institution
will be found in our columns. The exercises will
open on next Monday and we hope that the classes
will be full and complete. The reduced rates COM
ments the School toparcns and guardians in these
stringent times. We learn that the Classical De-
partmcnt will be presided over by Mr.. NIcQuEES'
of Sumter, distinguished graduate of thcS. c. Col
lcgc. Capt. ADAMS retains the position in which
he has heretofore shown SO much ability and given
such general satisfaction.
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Military Elections.

An election was held in the "Andcrson Troop !"
on last Saturday for Second Lieutenant, which re-
suited in the choice of Jouy L. ARNOLD, Uice s. NJ.
WILKES, resigned
Also, on the same day, an election vas held for
Second Lieutenant of the "Palmctto Ritiemcn,
resulting in the choice of C. L. EARLE, rice JoHS P.
BRowx, resigned and for Third Lieutenant, a.
FxLroy WAS chosen, rice EARLE, promoted
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f" One moro Unfortunate"

The bachelor editors are fast descring their posi-
tions, and yielding to the charms of bewitching
fair ones In recent exchanges we find the mourn
full (?) idings that Col. SLIDER, of the Newberry
San, and Capt SALLEY, of the 0rnngeburg SOmhron,
have entered the bssful realms of matrinony.
Prosperity be with you, gentlemen.
Who next?
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Tender of Service.

The "seneca Rangers" Capt. Tnos. HALL, and
the "Andcrson Troop of Cavalry" Capt. JOHN W.
GuYrox, have rendered their services, respectively,
to the Governor The e Ranger" arm and equip
themselves.
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Seneca Rangers.

At meeting of this company on the 5th inst,
the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
Rcsolrcd That the Captain be instructed to offer
the services of the Seneca Rangers to his Exccen-
cy the Governor of South Carolina, to be called in
to service as the cxigcncics of the State may re-
uure
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CHARLESTON, Jan. Sit is reported
that the Star of the West, one of the
California steamers, left New York, on
Saturday night, with 25O troops from
Governors Island, to reinforce Fort Sum-
ter. 1t is certain she left with troops, but
doubted whether Charleston is her desti-
natiOn.
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ENGLAND G. Bewley.

These gentlemen, our very clever and accommo-
dating ncighbors, announce that they arc selling
Goods at cost for the 'pewter." They likewise in
vite their friends, most respectfully, to make quick
settlements of their accounts. Sec their advcr-
tiscmcnts
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ARIZONA GOES WITH TIE SoUTH.-The
Mesilla (Arizona) Times, commenting up
on the secession movement, says:
"In the event Of the establishment Of
Southern Confedcracy, Arizona will
knock at the door of their first Congress
for admmission as State; and it is prob
able New Mexico will do the same"
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JAMES A. HOYT, EDITOR.

pzs5- The friends of COL CHARLES S. MATTI-
SON respectfully nominate him as q candidate for
Major of the volunteer companies recently formed
in this District
January 10, 1861 q
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Lou1s1ANA.-All our State exchanges
says the New Orleans Bulletin, arc devo-
ting themselves to the discussion of the
mode of resistance, and to the publication
the proceedings of public meetings. Not
the faintest note of submission is heard.
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Georgia Election.

Ninety-two out of one hundred and thirty-two
counties, thus far heard from, have elected 142
scccssoT:e1tand 6S co-opcrationiss.
TooMSs and COBB are both elected. The popular
majority for secession is overwhelming
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At an election held on the 2Sth ult., for
Colonel to command the 36th Regiment
S: G. NJ, Major George W. Fl. Legg was
elccted.-Cdrolina Spartan
The occupation of Forts Pulaski and
Jackson by the Georgia State stroops was
in pursuance of instructions from the Gov
ernor.
Benz Mordecai, Esq, has contributed,
from his individual resources, ten thou
sand dollars to the Treasury of the State.
The full returns in Alabama show that
the delegates in favor Of immediate scccs-
sion are largely in the majority.
Many of the ladies of Richmond now
wear the secession rosettc in their bon
nets.
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nv YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAIL.

Cu{RLEsroN, Jan. Secretary Thomp-
son resigned because the Star Of the West'
with troops, had been sent to Charleston.
She is looked for tonight. The BrooGayn
is ready at Norfolk. There is much stir
and excitement here.
Col. Gregg's Regiment is full.
A very sad accident occurred last night,
at Castle Pnckncy. A sentinel accident
ly shot Robert Holmes, and killed HIM
Immediately Gray, of the Edgefei!d
Company, was also shot, accidentally, IN
the thigh, by revolver. The wound is
severe.
MONTGOMERY, Jan. S.-A. P Calhoun,
Commissioner from South Carolina, ad-
dressed the Convention to-day. The speech
was well received. Dispatches to Cover
nor Moore from Virginia, Florida and Mis-
sissippi were read in the Convention, and
created much enthusiasm. A committee OF
thirteen was appointed, to consider and
report what action it was necessary tor
the State to take The. Convention by q
large majority determined to go into Sc
cret session.
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Three Cheers for Florida!

Telegraphic dispatches announce that the gallant
little State of Florida passed the Ordinance of Sc
cession from the Union, on last Monday. The peo-
of South Carolina, with united voice, welcome the
noble action of our patriotic sister,
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Personal.

Lieut. HUMPHREYS, of the Palmetto Rifcmen,
left on yesterday morning for Charleston, on busi-
ness connected with the reception of that corps into
service. We trust that his mission will prove sue
cessful
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Earthquake.

AT twenty minutes before 5 o'clock p. M, or
Thursday last, there was sensible shock felt il
this community, from an earthquake, which LASTED
for several minutes.
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Jan. 10, 1861.
Head Quarters

CHARLESTON, JANUARY ., loo1'
GENERAL ORDERS, NO. 8.
WHEREAS the Convention of the People of south
Carolina, by Resolution adopted Oil the I'd day OF
January, 1861, authorized tho Governor to receive
into the service of the State, for period not eS-
cccding yir months, such Volunteer Companies as
might tender their services;
And whereas the said Convention have since de-
clarcd that the above Resolution was designed to
aid and not to supcrscdc, the provisions Of the I'd
section of the Act 'to provide an armed force"
passed December 1850;
1t is, therefore, now ordered, that General Order
No. be countcrmanGcd, and General Order No 9,
calling for Il Company of Volunteers from each Bat
talon in the State, in accordance with 2d section
of said Act, is hereby re-issued, and prompt and
strict obedience cnjoincd thereto.
BY order: STATES Il. GlSr'
Adlutant and Inspector General.
JAM 10, 1861 81 1t
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Head d-Quarters.
fl Head-QuarterSs

CHARLESTON, S. c., JANUARY 8, 1861.
rs Excccncy Governor Pickcns having appoint.
III ed Mcssrs. GABRIEL MANIGAULT ana
SUENET RHETT Aids-de-Campp, with the rank
of Leutenant-C Colonel. they will be obeyed and resi
pected accordingly. BY order: -
Acting Adj and Insp. General
jan. ., 1861 81 II
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Head Quarters.

CHARLESTON, JANUARY 8, 1861.
THE ouartcrmastcrs of troops coming to the city
by order, must receipt to the Agents of the Rail-
roads in State for the number passed over sheuI
This receipt may lie sent for payment to-
L. NJ. HATCH,
Quartermaster- General S. O.
N B.-Thc troops must give the earliest possible
notice of the te they will be at the points ON the
Railroad.
The Importance of giving notice to this Depart
ment of the time of their expected arrival, thai ar-
rangements may be made for them, must be appar-
cnt to all.
Jan. 10, 1861. q 1t
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Ygnlerral.

MARRIED, on the goth ult., by Rev. J. C. Viii
liams, Mr.. WILLIAM KING, of Henry County, Va,
to Miss Mary ]. YoUSc, daughter of the Rev. V:
Young. of Abbevillc District.
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Hon. ]. L. Petigru.

This eminent lawyer has been elected by the
Legislature Commissioner to Codify the Statute
Laws of South Carolina.
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Lieut. W. G. Dozier, U. S. Navy, antic-
ipating the secession of South Carolina,
has returned home from the Mediterrane-
an and resigned his commission.