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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-12
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN CUBAN
OFFICIALS.

We have received files of the Cuban papers 10 the
5th of October The Cuban press appears highly
infamed by the pretended proclamation of the Cap
tain-General sometime agopublishedin The Charles.
ton Mercury and the subsequent structures made by
too creduous journalists upon the subject of mock.
official document, which, as now appears, had no
existence.
Tie Havana Gaeeta reduces Tic Meeurys mares
nest to the following proportions:
"On the 22d Of August the Governor OF Mstanzas
wrote to the Captain. General, submitting commu'
pcaton from the Consul of the United States, asking
the latter that be would either compel the sloop
Noank coming from Charleston under the Conieder'
ate flag to recognize his authority, or clear from the
port of MatanZas forthwith.
"The CaptsinGeuera replied, In long explana'
tory letter. that the sloop having sailed IRON Charles
ton port in one of the seeded States, 1t was Gear
that il could not come under the dag oi the Union o
cleared by the Federal authorities since at that Pon
they have existence; that the nag oil the Sou.1
ern Copfederacy, though not recognized, has sun
been tolerated by the Spanish Government, tolef
auce based upon the belhgerent conditions Of tne
North and South which vital consequence Of we
neutral position of Spain; which, in fine con- ms'e'
our political relations with the Washington COVER
ment as well asthose commercial ones which wenA's
not renowned and ought not 10 renounce. 10 gfsu'
the request Of the Consul would be equivalent 70 ie
exclusion from ports Of Southern ships whien ue
not sail under their enemy's flag. The Federal Gov
ernmeut can prevent tbe exit Of Southern smPsE
means of blockade, but that fact does not give
right TO shut our the Cuban ports. Hs yer!
t1ral that the Noank should not recognise me
ity Of Federal Consul since il is not cleared y u
cials drawing authority from Washington anu ~.
not sail under the Federal flag. In suen rn.,ls,
Noank could not be expected TO submit 70 ,,.rs
authority; nor could that submission DC % s nssi
since the Consul himself would be compeliea n ~
the following alternative: BE wouia eane aanr srv
clear the vessel under the Southern nag, orueny "
clearance to i at all The first case s nos sapI;
able, aud the second would amonn, 70 nis "a NV the
tba sIoon IA prize inside Spanish port anu " wv
helm of the Spanish authorities. c.n.rsl
aNbere(oro." decided the Governor -1en san,.,
(" tho sloop Noank must be cleared WIN tne sas II
ao nnder which she entered, as would DC sne
.he came from nation having no consular hn form
with ne. and the request Of the Consul IN "'
forwarded to us, cannot be granted. o...al
In order that this decision Of the Csp'aii"en.'
might be made applicable to every like case SUI
orently occurring, he incorporated it into SnOD's
which he forwarded without "a slightest PomP "
a proclamation to the Die In charge Oh '''
several Cuban ports
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-12
By Telegrsph.l
A SOLDIER SHOT BY A PROVOST MARSHAL
GREAT EXCITEMENT AMONG THE REBELS
iByT Telegraph.

GREAT EXCITEMENT AMONG THE REBELS
BEN MCULLOCH not DEAD.
JzTFEEsoS CIR, Thursday, Oct. TO- 1851
Lieut.-Col. Brown, of the Seventh Missouri Regi.
ment, Provost Marshal at Tilon, shot private Of
rho Sixth Missouri Regiment tais morning. The
Lieutenant. Colonel ordered the private to lay down
some boaSds which he was tearing from fence, and
upon bis refusing to do 50 fred at him, killing him
instantly.
She affair created the most intense excitement
among the soldiers. The Cd and 9Th Missouri Reg.
iL9nts rushed to arms, and demanded that Lieut.
Ezt Brown be delivered up TO them. A park
otSniIery was drawn out in front of the Provost
k1ShsPs office, and Brown was threaten.
S& TO hre upon tho mutinous soldiers when the
tn len.
II scout has just returned from Springfield, and
~ N headquarters that there are only 900 Reb-
sk&t ;dat place. He also learned that Ben McCul-
M Kiss at Camp Jacksou with only $50 men, wait
I iGa reenforcements from Arkansas. A large
- y McCuiloch's force, who were with him at
5le Of Wilson's Creek, were with Gen. Price
iVx igtOn, and the rest are with Gen. Hardee
e. .icCulloch expects TO Join Gen. Price at Sac
: JNH e'ont the Goth inst, and the combined forces
:, az Asieci to march Jefferson City. This inior.
: n..3il IS believed 10 be entirely reliable.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-12
sPGUCrk Of SIR Il. RULwER LYTTON

RoE'A ntis Political Philosophy I'm.
Pises Wcah- Small Empires Strong
asaerIean Disunion she Salvation al
&aroSe.
Tht annual meeting of the Herts Agricultural So.
riety WAS held on the 18th Of September, at Hitcin
Tbs dinner was held in the Corn Exchange at
4 o'cleek SIR. c. ". Giles Fuller presided.
MriJhwse Symth Of Bygrave, the principal tenant
isrrnet " re county, proposed +" The health Of the
county 3eaoers," sad said he hoped when they re-
turned y p, Hamen; they would NOT forget the malt
tex. =.
Thit alilei up sis Edward Bslwer Lytton, who
sgoke ke foi.Ss:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-12
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER H. 1861.

yond the latter stream, on the bsnks of the second
Greenbier where they were partially intrenched IN
front, and protected by number of rihe-pits and
masked guns planted above their camp, along the
mountain slope.
GEN. LEES FORCES AT WARN SPRINGS.
A deserter from Gen. Lees force, named Rifle,
who came into our camp at Elkwater on Tuesday
and who IS represented as reliable man and peni-
tent Rebel, reports that Lee had eight brass g.
Founders on his right, when he recently advanced
on and was driven back from Elkwater. He further
stated that Lee has fallen back with bis entire COM
msnd to Warm Springs, some sixty miles distant
from Eikwater. The recent severe weather
proved very disastrous 10 his command, two-thirds
OF whom are on the sick list and reported unfit for
duty Lees men aver they cannot stand the Winter
in the mountains and L verify believe, from all /
have seen, they are right Our troops must winter
in Stanton, or some other point in the valley as
they must perish in this almost Arctic region
The deserteT who furnished the above Information
finding out where our picketS were posted, and be-
ing we'll acquainted with the mountain passes,
worked around them, and finally wor ked his way
into our camp He 10 DESTROYS of proving his devo.
ton to The Union by shoulderInB his Inusket ana
fighting in orr front rank. -
On Friday, the 4th inst, Lieut.. Sol. IL. Bdweil,
Company III, 9Th Ohio Guthrie Grays), while near
lis quarters on Tigarts Valley River, was accident
ally shot by private belonging to the 18th Indiana,
the ball taking effect in the right breast, Just above
the nipple passing obhquely through the chest, and
lodging in the back lie expired in ten minutes after
the accident. The private attempted to shoot
snake in the water, the ball glanciug iron rock
and resulting in the death OF Bidwel. His remains
were Immediately forwarded TO Cincinnati, III charge
OF Sergeant Hopkins of Company H.. The same day
Private Allen of Company IL, and Private j. NJ.
Clark of Company +, both of the 9th Ohio Regi-
nent, by premature discharge Of their guns, shot
Il the index fingers of their right hands.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-12
THE WAR FOR THE UNIo,l.
FROM MISSOURI.

1he FSrwnrd AhoFe"e"' "' -Se-Rebcis Gut
ting on Communicn' ,op in Our Rear
Fremonf's Army ,ey,ec, of "a Deserving
0mcer-Gien. IT. er,ou, and the Admins
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-12

10 review OF WnAi Eug ana nau uOno IN COnueCuol
with the changes going in Europe. OF bis pet in
stitution, the colony of British Columbia Mr. Bull
wer said:
While France was premeditating the petty acqui-
slon of Savoy and Nice, which will cost her treas
ury more than they can ever give to her commerce,
we have been laying the foundations Of new and
might colony, which every year will more and more
enrich our trade by the wants Of its spreading pOpu-
lstion, and maintain the rewards Of our agriculture
By the influx Of gold from the richest mine. which
have vet been discovered. Pardon me If speak Of
the colony it nv duty to advise my sovereign 10
found, with the and aid Of my colleagues IN
ofhce-I mean British Columbia. Tie colony, with
its neghbor, Vancouver taken from the liudson's
Bay Company, gives 10 England her only possession
on the Pacific Ocean. But hat possession 10 the key
to the Pacific aud had still been in Office, long be-
fore this, venture TO think, line OF British set
Elements would have sprung up to connect the Pa
chic with the Atlantic. Quietly, inoaensively, with
no alarm to Europe, threat 10 the civilized laws
OF nations, England has thus annexed from the will
deTness-annexed 20 her crown-a country larger
than England itself and which before quarter Of a
century Is over VIII add millions 10 our national in-
dustry IN support Oh the profits OF agriculture, the
wages Of IaDOr and the Interchange OF commerce.
I'm not out OF place m tine alludng to that act IN my
own special administration Of which L am most
proud, Tor 1t was the choice of the electors OF Hcrt-
tOrdshire that sanctioned my appointment as Mn
lister OF the Crown and il in future generations my
name should be remembered in connection with The
commencement Of a colony destined believe TO be
he weaitbest OF all that now speak our language it
will be the representative Of the County OF Hert-
ford, with which identity every public honor that
can achieve by labor, and TO which l gratefully
acknowledge every obligation that man can owe 10
those who exGggerale bIs merits aud are lenent TO
BIS faults.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-12
The Convention

Adjourned on Saturday last at 4 O'Clock. A
Nj, to be called together again by tho President,
when the public exigency may require it.
Several ordinances of Importance were adopt-
ed by the Convention, some of which we have
published The others will appear as we can
find room for them
a Declaration of the immediate causes
which induce and justify the Secession of South
Carolina from the Federal Union," can be found
on the first page. Followed by the report of the
committee on relations with tho slavehoding
States. with the resolutions adopted and ap.
pended thereto.
Under the first resolution, the following Com
missoners were elected to wit:
To Georgia, Hon. James H. Orr: NIssissipp
Armistead Burt; Louisiana, j. L. Manninp
Florida, l.. w. Spratt; Arkansas, A. C. Spain
Alabama, a. p. Calhoun Texas, John Nc.
Queen.
The following deputies, to form permanent
government for Southern confederacy, were
elected: @. G. Momm;nger, W p Miles, r.
w: Barnwell II. b. Rhett, l.. NJ. Keitt, II. j..
Wlthers, James Chestnut, ir, w. w. Boyce.
The Commissioners to Washington returned
on the 18th. They were unable to effect any
thing for US. Their correspondence with the
President is pointed and able and appears in
the papers. We will print it next week
The Commissioners say that we have nothing
to expect from the GOVERNMENT at Washington
that Mr.. BUCHANAN has gone over to our en-
emies
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-12
Charleston Items.

The excitement continues in Charlestou.--.
Dispatches are almost daily received annouu-
cling that troops are their way to that point.
The latest is, that the steamer "Star of the
West" with provisions and two hundred and
fifty men, have been sent from New York to re-
inforce Maj. Anderson. We have little or no
faith in this report. ,4kI
Wealthy planters have placed at the service
of the Governor large numbers of negroes to
throw up embankments and perform other Ia
Dor. They have been at work for some time.
One hundred and fifty of the free negroes of the
city rendered their services for the same patri-
otic purpose.
Col Ben. MoRDEcAI, wealthy citizen, has
given $4,000 to the State, to he expended as
the Governor may direct.
The citizens of Charleston are willing to
make any sacrifice to further the good cause in
which the State is engaged.
There are about 1000 soldiers on duty in the
city and fOrtiGcations in the harbOr, including
the volunteers that have arrived from Colum bin
Sumter, Darlington, Williamsburg, and other
points
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-12
Saleday.

Monday was an exciting day. The people
were out in large numbers; in fact it was sta
ted that the crowd was larger than any that had
ever been the hill. War news" was the
topic.
Col. AsHMoRE our late representative in
Congress, was present and made one of his best
speeches Its length prevents US from attempt
ing even synopsis of it. 1t is sufficient to say
however, that it was received with rounds of
applause, and gave great satisfaction.
Qnte number of our aged citizens were ac-
lively engaged in forming company of volun-
teers, for home guard,to he called the "Silver
Greys." The name is very appropriate, as many
of those who enrolled their names have had
tor heads frosted by the passing away of many
"ters.% Some fifty names obtained. An
other meeting will be held on Monday next
The Commissioners of Roads levied q tax of
% pertet and the Commissioners Of the Poor
l6s cts. The Commissioners of Public Build
ings laid no tax
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-12
To the Public.

To enable us the more efficiently to discharge
our other duties, we have disposed of onchalf
of the Courier establishment to Messrs. Pon1RT
YouNo and w. III. IIoLcoMBE. They are prae.
tically acquainted with the business of the
office, and will, for the future, conduct the pub.
fishing department.. These gentlemen are com
petent for the work, and we commend them to
sour friends and the public for favor and patron
age.
We shall continue to discharge the duties in
cident upon our position as Editor, and will take
care that the Courier receives no detrment
through the above change.
Thanking our friends and the public kindly
Tor their indulgence and patronage, we enter
with alacrity on the discharge Of our manifold
duties for the new year.
RoB'T. A. THOMPSON.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-12
The Volunteers.

Companies of volunteers offering their servi-
oes to the Governor from ali sections of the Stats
One thousand are ready in Abbeville; segcn hun
drcd in Anderson, and large number in Greeu-
Villo. There are four hundred volunteers in Pick
'ns, with the 9th Reg ment to act on Friday, the
1Ith.
The Companies organized arc the
"Keowee Volunteers" Captain LIVINGSTON;
"Calhoun Guards" Captain KILPArRIoK;
"Walhalla RHemen," Captain HENcXEN;
"Mountan Cavalry" Captain NoRToN
Al company All Bachelors Retreat will soon re-
port withfill ranks -lfty men alveady enrolled.
We anticipate prompt action on the part of the
paErfosic men of the 9th Regiment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-12
From Washington

The intelligence from the Federal Capitol is
important. The President has appointed Mr..
MCINTYRE, of Penn, to collect the revenue at
Charleston. This appointment has not yet been
confirmed by the Senate. Should ne come to
Charleston, we would not insure his life for q
six-pence We will not pay tribute to cnemes
noto! This course Of the President is more like
ly to bring on collision than almost any other
act.
The members Of Congress from the South re-
commend a general Convention of the seceding
States at Montgomery, Ala, on the 18th Febrn-
airy, for the purpose of organizing permanent
government for the South.
Thirteen Of the border States, slave and free,
have submitted proposition for compromise of
the present difficulties. The Republicans, in
caucus, voted it down. These States now see no
hope cfsettlemeRt They must como to uo, or
form central cenfederacy.
N.-Tothe eXtentof our space, wesgiye the latest
newk from Washington.
WAEN we think Of good, angels are silent,
when Ae do it, theyrejoice.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-12
Halls Muster Ground.

BY order of the Governor, the I'd Regiment,
commanded by Col. ID. A. LEDnETrER, assem-
bled at this place on Saturday last, for the pur-
pose of raising two companies of volunteers,
one from each battalion, numbering, officers and
priyotes sc.enty-fvc men, in accordance with
an act passed Mt the present session of the
Legislature, entitled AN act to provide an arm
ed military force"
Col. LEDBErTER, placing his men in position,
addressed them in patriotic strain when Rev.
WIN. MCW WHoRTER was called for and addressed
the large assemblogc of soldiers and spectators
in warm and appropriate manner, showing
that our cause was luSt-that our object was to
maintain and defend that boon of freedom which
our foretathcrs 50 dearly purchased for us and,
II we failed to do our duty now we would merit
triotic ancestry. lie said, like David of old,
"let us hoist our banner in the name of God,
and the victory will be ours"
Capt. j. w. LIVINGSTON, was next called for.
and, in an eloquent and effective manner. sum.
morily described the history Of our wrongs,
showing that the same principle is now involved,
and to greater exteaD which caused our rev.
olutlonary fathers to declare themselves free and
indcpendent-no longer subject to the oppres-
sOns Of the mother country
MIR. w. II. MARSHALL. being called for, ad-
dressed himself to the young men. urging thom
y" 'oiuitecr. llls appear was urgent and patrl-
otic.
DIR. BENZ. RuErT also responded to q call in
very conclusive argument showing that the
principle question at issue between tho North
and South was not n question of slavery but
taxation. The object of tho North was to get
the reins of government in her own hands, and
then impovcrish us with protective tariff The
addresses were all received with great applause,
and marked attention prevailed throughout the
whole asscmbagc.
The speaking being ended a call was made
for volunteers. At this cali, quite n number
advanced and ufercd their services. One com
pany from the lover battalion, numbering near
100 men, commanded by Capt Fitzpatrick, off.
cred itself as company, which deprived a
large number of others (from the same battal-
ion) " a place in the picture" who came for
ward and showed their willingness and rcadi-
ness to serve their beloved State. The wal
halla Rifcmcn," a company compos sed entirely
of Germans, from the upper battalion also of.
fercd themselves as n whole. This connpany
has been in existence for number of wears.
and is one of the best drilled companies i'm the
State. We were glad to see 'heln announce
themselves ready to march in defence of their
adopted country-that the spirit, of which the
noble and patriotic DeKalb was possessed, still
lives in the breasts of his countrymen.
Other volunteer companies were on the field
whose design it is TO offer their; services to the
Governor. From the demonstrations witnessed on
| Saturday, we convinced that our district will
not be found wanting. She is more than willing
to bear her part in the present political drama
whenever it shall be assigned her.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-12
Communication.

On our return, the communication of Col. w
Il. WELBDRN was handed to u.s. 1t is in rela-
slon to an unfounded rumor, that he was enga.
ged IN raising company of men to oppose Sc
cession Every one that is at all acquainted with
Col. WELnoRN, know this to be untrue. lie is
staunch State righ:s man, and is as heartily
with his State in the present contest, as any
man within her limits. Such false rumors are
only current with those who would be delight.
ed to see them realities
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-12
The Legislature.

On the 4th in the Senate, u bill to amend the
law regulating the granting of licenses to tin.
Grant statesmen and travelling agents was read
second time and ordered to the house
Report of the committee (favorable) on the
communication Of j. l.. Pettigru, Esq. code
commissioner, with amendments, was agreed to-
A joint ballot was then had, and Mr. Pettieru
Was elected to continue codfcation of the
statute and other laws.
a bill to establish corps of Military Enpi
neers was read second time, and ordered to
the house.
A house bill to establish const police was
amended, read twice. and ordered to the house
1t appropriates $l50000 for the purchase OF
three vessels-revenue cutters or war steamers
No. 1877, being House bill to repeal the 9TH
Section of an Act for the more efectual relief
of solvent debtors and for other purposes, was
taken up, read a second time agreed to, and or
dered to the House.
In the House, a resolution from the Senate
pay and mileage as members of the Legislature
was adopted.
Messrs. II. t. Morrison, j. j. Popc, ir, C. IL
Simonton and Jos. Johnson, jr. obtained leave
OF absence. They have entered the military
service of the State rs volunteers.
The proceedings of the Senate, on the 9Th, were
uninportant.
In the house, resolution, placing at the dispo.
aai Of tho Governor $50, 900, was passed
The bill establishing coast police was like
wise passed. II shall appcar in our columns mex
week.
bill appropriating 100000 for the preserva
ton of the new State house also passed. The
work on that building is to be discontinued in 6
great measure.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-12
Salutatory.

Tho preceding article informs the public of
the design and scope of the change made
Without much experience, nevertheless, we de-
sire to be tried. Our duties, though arduous
are not of nature impossible in themselves
With the kino indulgence of our patrons solic-
Hed, we bctako ourselves to our duty
ROBERT YoUNo.
w. III. UoLCoMBE.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-12
Death of Capt. Shubrlck.

We regret to learn that Capt. SuUBRlcK, late
OF the U. 5. Navy, but for several years residing
re"r Pendleton, died on Monday last He had
seen much service, having received several dan
gerous wounds in the face and head in battle
Capt SnUnaEcK was Il brave and accomplished
efhccr and we mourn, in common with his coun-
trYmen. the demise of so gallant man.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-12
Earthquake,

severe shock of an earthquake was felt in
this vicinity on Thursday, Sd instant, at about
4o'clock, p NJ. Houses rocked, and the crock
cry ware was moved from its place in more than
one residence. 1t is little singular that it
should not have been observed farther South
1t was felt at Spartanburg and other points
east of this plnce
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-12

SINGULAR INSTANCES or INsTINCT7-Cats and
dogs, when i'll, resort TO grass for their cure,
and the hare 10 certain kind Of moss ana 3
goidfnch having been woundedby ha'ya made
its way to dry puff hall, tore ii open with ITS
ana busted the Wounds with the spores,
instantIy stopped the Row Of blood,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-12
The Weather. &c

on-#edncsday night, a heavy rain, accom-.
panied by lightning and thunder, visited this
section Previously, the weather had been
warm and pleasant; since, the wind is high and
the temperature cold. The mud is deep!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-12
EXnhanpas-

LAURENsvILLE HERALD-II. L. McGowAN,
Esq, retires from the editorial chair of this
hourishing journal. He is succeeded by Mr.
JAMES lloLLINcswoRTu, the proprietor, who is
in every way competent to discharge the multi
tarious duties of the position. We wish for
him what he so we'll deServ6s--abundant sue
cess w..
EoRKvILLE ENoUIRER-Thish handsome paper
enters upon the new year with Improvement
and new arrangements, forshadowing success
Mr.. w. Nj. MARTIN is announced as assistant
editor lie is n genius. He is also member
of the Rchland Artillery, now in the service of
the State, and we saw him leave the wharf in
Charleston as high private" for one of the
posts in the hnrbor. May he he rs successful
with tho sword as he has been with the pen