New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-29

power of restraining the military ardor of the
young volunteers. Jefferson Davis's presence
here has had rather favorable effect; for he
sees clearly the danger of envenoming the future
relations between the South and the North by
bloodshed. Louisiana and Texas will be out
soon, he thinks, and consolidate the already pow
ertul pha'anx Of Seeding States to such an ex-
tent as TO make any aggressive proceedings su-
perhlous and impoitic.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE LEGISLATURE.
From Our Special Correspondent.
CHARLESTON, Friday, JAM %, 1861.
The Legislature is about adjourning, but prob
ably soon to reassemble again, although many OF
the planters are anxious to return homehO at
tend to the business Of their estates. Whatever
may be thought about the labors of the L'gsla-
ture all unite in awarding the highest praise to the
statesmanlike department of the members. The
Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mr.. Sinmon
presides over The debates with great ability and
courtesy, and among the members are MANI gen.
tlenen OF distinguished talent During the ses-
sion, the part Of the hall allotted to strangers
was frequently crowded, and the ladies and
friends of the members were admitted to the floor
of the House. 4 striking contrast in the appear
ance of the members was afforded by the presence
Of the old-iashioned provincial planters and the
dasbng young city members; that of the polished
and Travelled South Carolina gentleman, and The
plain Charlest0nian bureher, who has never stirred
from his city home. Not few were in favor Of
L. f,ttt anIfaI A Ia
prospective Southern Empire; but the fear OF
corrupting tendencies in a large focus OF interests
Ike this, has caused this site TO be abandoned,
and Montgomery seems to be destined for Tins
honor by almost unanimous consent. This week
has been the drearest known for long time in
CbarlestoE the most sangune patriots seemed to
quail before the frowns Of the skies, and the
desolate appearance of the streets added TO the
gloom which the unsettled condition of affairs III
fcts upon the city; and not even Jef. DAVIS
and otter distinguished visitors were able
To dispel the dark clouds which weigh Ike
nightmare upon the hearts of the peo-
PIE. The frst explosion Of popular excite
ment draws We'll nigh now to IT'S end; the
stormy weather has added positive discomfort to
the ildisquised discomfort Of the volunteers (ior,
Ike Byron's falcon, they chafe against their cage,
and want 10 take Fort Sumter, or TO go home
to hirt) The planters begin TO see the difficulty
of getting advances upon their produce; the har-
Dor is injured on one side by the sinking Of
ships, and is deserted on all Sides Office seekers
begin to increase in formidable numbers; the SIN
cerity of the seeding States begins 10 be- doubted
the prospect Of increased taxation fills the already
impoverished citizens with apprehensions for the
future; the shOpkeepers are almost despondPg NJ
the dullIess Of the times; and with every appre-
citation of the spirit Of determination Of the pat.
riots, il cannot b. denied that the first outburst
of frepzied delight at the triumph over the
North begins To be followed BY bitter reflections;
and no class here il more 10 be sympathized
with than these full-worked noble-hearted
fellows who have fought this battle for the
planters, fancying they were fighting for the
cause Of independence and glory, aud who
now, when the planters begin TO see they
have gone too far and wish almost to retreat,
are stn watching for the honor Of their
country; and while they, with heroic gestures,
shout "GloTy and War" the long'headcd
old m0ney.seekers begin to whisper, Cotton and
Pence" Poor fellows their noble enthusiasm
is worthy Of better canse, end they have
clearly case ut law against the planters w19
have allured them into this contest under false
pretenseR A rumOr has also reached the city
to-day that Prof. Bache, of the Survey Office At
Washington, has given his opinion as 10 tho ire
parable injury done to the whole of the harbor,
although it il stoutly asserted here that one part
.of it 10 perfectly sufficient for all purposes of
navigation, while the damage done to the other
part can easily be repaired. Among the scien-
fife men here, however, Mr.. Baches opinion is
reluctantly received with great respect aud conf
dence.
The interruption Of steamboat communication
with New-York would cap the climax of the
msfortunes Of this NOBLE harbor, aud contribute
still more to enrich Savannah ut the expense OF
Charleston Several of the disappointed Office
seekers have now begun to turn their attention
10 Florids and other seeding States; although
few Of tt~Ee who have resigned their commissions
in the United States service prudently refrain
from accepting Office under the Secesslonist Gov
ernment in the conviction that this would seal
their fate in the future in case of a reconstroc-
ton Of the Union, as the Federal Government
could not be expected to reappont officers whc
have disowned its authority, except perhaps by a
general amnesty.
CHARLESTON ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
POLITICIANS.
From Our Own Correspondent
CHARLESTON, Jan. %, 1861.