The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-25

IN the presence Of the assembled mutitade The Presi
dent nfst s'gneaH nmsclf The various counties were
then called beginning with the eastern section OF the State
The Convention consisted Of sixty delegates OF
whom sixty four affixed their signatures the
Pigne the Secretary Of State the ordinance read by
him in clear and distinct tone, and proclamation
made to the world that Florida had taken her rghtfu
position among the nations Of the earth independent
State. Fifteen peas of the cannon proclaimed Foridas
determination 10 become member Of tho Southern con
federacy. The Governor elect, General Milton, who in
consequence Of the illness Of Gov Perry requested
by the Convention TO oeate the occasion then pre-
sented, in behalf Of the ladies Of Browards Neck, a
beautiful flag TO the born republic and accompanied
the presentation by few remarks worthy Of the occa
sion,
blue stars embematc of the three States which had al
ready secededsouh Carolina, Mississippi and Florida,
and also fifteen red STRIPES symbcca Of the fifteen elave
States, destined to compose our glorious galaxy.
The Rev. Mr. DuBose then offered up appropriate
prayer. The Hon. 7. Butler King, OF Georgia, beng
called upon by the people, made patriotic eloquent
speech, and the multitude dispersed with patriotic words
on their tongues and stl more patriotic sentiments in
Thus terminated the glorious event the history
Of Florida-her secession 1--WE trust forever) from
fankeedom and the Yankees.
TAKING OF THE Arsenal. AT APALACHI-
COLA, FLA.
SPEECH OF THE COMMANDER.
Correspondence Of the Jacksonville Southern Con-
federacyl
AT about O'Clock the morning Of the 9th inst
the arsenal at Apaachcola at the mouth Of tho Chata
Florida In consequence Of the weakness OF the command
an entrance gained Mr. Powell who has been in the
service Of the United States since 1870 and bad command
Of the place acted in gallant m After the troops
had entered he faced the line and thus addressed them
OFFICERS AND soLDnRsFive minutes ago the com
mander OF this arsenal but in consequence Of the weak
ness Of my command, am obliged TO surrenderan act
which have hitherto never had to do during whole
military career If bad had force equal TO- even half
the strength Of, your own I'll be damned if you would
ever have entered that gate until you walked my
dead body. You that have but three These
are laborers, and cannot contend against you. now
consider myself prisoner Of war. Take my sword,
Captain Jones y
Captain Jones, OF the Young Guard, OF Quincy,
ceived Mr. Poweis sword and then returned II 10 hin
and addressed him follows
Ny dear sir take your sword you too brave man
to disarm
The whole command then gave three cheers for the
gallant Powell.
Mr. Powell is now making arrangements to turn over
to the federal government the funds and papers n his
possession, belonging 10 Uncle Sam.
Mr. Powell is officer Of ability and experience. he
has actual service in Mexico and has received
than wound while valiantly conendng for the Sonor
Of the Stars and stripes.
FORT PICKENS, PENSACOLA, FLA.
AT Fort Pckens there about eighty men only Il
240 guns Lieutenant Sleumer, commanding that fort
has his family with him. After he had abandoned Fort
McRae his wife went thher 10 procure Of his
ing apparel left behind and being denied her, she in
dgnantly left saying that she her return to Fort
Pickens would man one of the guns herself