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IbPORTAST From ALABAMA.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE STATE CONVENTION.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. 10, 1891.
Mr. BrICER Of Tallahassee offered preamble and re.
solutions Of co operative aud conservative character
follows
Resolved That separate state action is unwise and in
polite.
Resolved That Alabama should invite the Southern
states TO convention be held early practicable
which shall consider and agree upon statement Of
aud the Of obtaining redress whether
IN the Onion or out Of u
The above were referred to the conmitteel Thirteen
Mr.. BAKrR OF Russell offered resolution requesting
the Governor TO furnish the Con enton with
Of the number of purchased under the Of the
last Legislature a. well their character description
and price also what other arms, NC, are under his
control
Mr. JAMsoy moved an amendment requesting inorma
ton as TO the number OF companies aud soldiers that hal
offered their services the Governor and been accepted
The amendment was accepted and the information
directed be communicated the Convention in secret
session.
Mr.. YAScKy moved an amendment asking information
in regard to the amount OF ordnance and ammunition
owned by the state the extent Of the federal pro-
perty in Alabama, and what portion Of 1t found at
Fort Vernon and Fort Morgan.
Mr. Jamison's resolutions amended and adopted
Mr.. ColkxAy offered the following
Resolved, BY the people Of Alabama, That all the
powers Of this state hereby pledged to resist any
tempt by the federal government 10 any Of the
seeding States.
Discussion ensucd upon this resolution pending which
the Convention adjourned TO Thursday.
Capt Randolph, u the federal navy, resigned ycs,er.
day and Immediately rendered his services 10 the Cover
nor Of Alabama.
number OF editors and composltors arc 10 The com
panies that have gone 10 Pensacola, Florida.
u 10 understood that ibe eomm.tIee VI lhlrlesn 70
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PREP PARATIONS FOR AN ATTACK on THE
SL0OP- -0F.WAR BROOKLYN.

CHARLESTON, Jan. 10, 1861.
Dispatches stating that the sloop-ofwar Brooklyn is
coming here with armed force creates the most in
tense excitement. Great preparations being made
in the harbor to receive her.
The Marion Of the Charleston and New York line has
been purchased by South Carolina and ordered TO be
raced for manofwar Her upper cabin is to be taken
of and she is to be supplied with complete arma-
ment
The buoys in the harbor have been removed.
The Brooklyn viii be fired into.
Fort Sumter viii then open the South Carolina for
tiGcaions, and the fight win become general
The people are preparing for 1t and for the worst
The Brooklyn cannot come In without great fight.
Major Anderson viii protect her. He only pledged
himself not to prevent communication between the
South Carolina forts until Lieutenant Talbot back.
steamtug called the Aid left the wharf tonight for
the purpose Of reconnoiterng she is mounted with one
gun and IL under the command Of Lieutenant Hamilton,
formerly Of the federal Navy.
There ia much talk OF sending to Savannah for tug
boats TO take the place of gunboats.
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required in its armament, SO that guns may be
upon the gorge of the main work OF the CO.
vered way, these portions now bear directly upon the
channel which has shifted from the to the
shore. New platforms these guns will require be
constructed. The battery johnson, mounting ten guns
situated at smithvile, with magazine is auxiliary
TO Fort Caswcll
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IMPORTANT FROM VIRGINIA.
PEACE PROPOSITIONS BEFORE THE LEGIs
LATURE.
RICHMOND, Jan. 10, 1861.

RICHMOND, Jan. 10, 1861.
The House Of Delegates to-day further considering
the bin providing for State Convention. Some few
whg delegates are using every parliamentary straagem
to stay final action upon it, and thus deract from its
moral influence.
Some debate ensucd to-day upon amendment pro-
posing submit the action Of the Convention to vote Of
the people for ratification This proposition win proba
bly, be defeated.
The House Of Delegates to-day adopted the following
resolutions.
Resolved by the General Assembly Of Virginia. That in
view Of the danger of civil war; this Assembly
in behalf Of the Commonwealth of Virginia. ask respect
fully, the hand, Of the President Of the United
States and the other Of the authorities Of each of the
Southern States, to the end that il possible peace may
yet be preserved that they will reciprocaly conmuni
cate assurances response hereto TO the General Assem-
bly, of Virginia. session, that the Its quo of all
movements tending to occasion collision, and concerning
the forts and arsepas Of the nation shall either hand
be strictly maintained for the present except rcpcl
any actual aggression
That the Governor OF the Commonwealth be requested
communicate these resolutions by telegraph nmc-
datey to the President of the United States to each
Of the Governors of the Southern States.
The Senate has yet TO act upon them.
\ teegraphc despatch, announcing the firing into the
Star of the West by Forts Mourie and Norris and the
forced return Of that vessel, read in the House
to day and caused the widest enthusiasm Cheers and
clapping OF hands kept up for minute or two,
Of the members warmly participating. One indi.
vidua in the gallery who, when remonstrance was
addressed to nose occupying to suppress those mani
festatons at the peril of expulsion avowcd himself
active participant in the applause brought before
the bar Of the House for his indccorum. He
was subsequently released on making an apology.
Governor Letcher communicated to the Legislature
despatch from the Mississippi Convention, stating that
Mississippi by the nearly unanimous Of her State
Cony ention, has seeded Internationally from the
Union and desires the basis of ihe old constitution
to form new union with the seeding States.
banquet viii be given to Governor Floyd to morrow
night the Exchange Hotel by members Of the regs-
laturc and other prominent citizens II is intended
marx of appreciation Of his resgnng under the
circumstances which led 10 that event
The city is fun Of excitement.
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THE MISSISSIPPI STATE CONVENTION.

JACKSON, Miss, Jan. Q, 1861.
Delegations from South Carolina and Alabama were in.
yitcd seats in the Convention They were greeted
with applause.
Efforts made TO postpone action, which were
voted down.
The fifteen delegates who opposed the ordinance viii
sign IL tomorrow making the vote unanimous.
Fireworks displayed at the Capitol this evening.
The excitement is intense.
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REPORTS FROM GEORGIA.

AUGUSTA Ca, Jan. TO 1850.
one hundred guns were fred here today in honor Of
the passage of the ordinance Of Secession by Nsss
sppi
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THE FLORIDA STATE CONVENTION.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Jan TO- 1850.
II reported here, on reliable authority that Florida
will pass the Secession ordinance to-day.
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THE sLooP-oF-wAR BROOKLYN.

NORFOLK, Jan. ~, lSUO.
The soop war Brooklyn carried OF pilot, named
Guy. She would not stop TO discharge him.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 1901.
There is nc doubt that the Hsuse Select Committee on
Treason Of which Mr.. Howard Of Michigan chairman,
intend TO execute the duties assigned them the most
thorough manner, aud I have reason 10 believe
that every man in the government, high OF
low, who Is employed by and receiving q
salary from the United States, and is suspected
Of being dsoyal to them giving aid and comfort TO
trscrocs communities, States, will be dealt with by
The comst and reported the House as 1T subjects
70 be tried for the high crime Of treason.
Washington ~ the present time furnishes rich fell
for this comottee to nc, IN. They win he backed in tho
execution Of their duties by fhe entire military force Of
tho government and sustained by the sound military
government and skill " General Scott
senator Trumbulls speech in reply 70 Mr. Davisto
day, and bis analysis of Mr.. Crittenden's propoeoo
cons iderng violation of The compromises Of is.Q sna
lcoNTINyp w EeHTu PAGE)
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THE REVOLUTION.

THE REVULUTION.
Highly Important News
from the South.
Particulars of the Attack on
the Star Of the West by the
South Carolina Forces.
Important Correspondence Between Major
Anderson and Gov. Pickens.
The Action of the State Troops
Approved by the Governor.
The Subject Referred to the
Federal Authorities.
The SlOOp-Of-War Brooklyn Ex-
pected at CharlestOn.
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Extensive Preparations at the
Batteries to Beat Her Oh.
The Steamer Marion Taken by the
South Carolinians.
Seizure Of the Louisiana and North Caro-
lima Forts by the Secessionists.
IMPORTANT FROM VIRGINIA
Peace Propositions Adopted by
the House Of Delegates.
-~-~~~~~o~-
Alabama and Florida will Probably
Secede To-day.
RFECH OF SENATOR DAVIS on THE CRI'IS,
&C., &C., &c.
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THE STEAMER MARION TAKEN BY THF
STATE AUTHORITIES.

STATE AUTHORITIES.
CHaRIEsroS, Jan. 10, 1861.
Messrs. spoaord Tileston Co. Of New York, agents
have been notified that the steamer Marion has been
taken possession Of by the government Of South Caro-
lima. Captain Whiting, the commander Of the Marion
on his way to New York by railroad.
CHARLESTON, Jan. Q, 1851.
sPofFoRp, TuEsroS CO..
The Marion has been taken for the service Of the State
by the Governors 9 orders
HENRY MUSHROOM CO.
THE STEAMSHIP MARION.
The government OF South Carolina have taken posses
sion Of the steamship Marion and intend using the
service OF the state. This vessel built in this city
by Mr. Jacob Bell and launched February O. 1851
from his yard at the foot OF Stanton street. East river
and afterwards taken TO the Novelty Works 10 have
her machinery put into her She was owned by spof
ford, Tlestm Co. aud of the regular Charles
line Of packets She made her trial trip about the
middle of May, 1851 and quote the following from
our report Of the event'she left che Novelty Works
at the foot Of Twelfth street. at one o'clock p NJ
wind against her There we're between three and
four hundred gonoren friends of the owners board
They fired ssLle leaving Twelfth street another
che came Of steamer that lay in the East river,
and was answered; and she rounded Governors
Island she fired another getting into hs river she
had afreen or twenty minutes DELAY After that she
proceeded at moderate pace down the river, expecting
that the skeamcr Alabama would maze her appearance,
that both vessels would proceed together and have trial
Of speed An sccidcut board the latter prevented
this The Marriott went down the bay at her leisure,
making about eight knots an hour, and At about four
O'Clock passed he Lgh Snip ard proceeded on f ahsot
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1861-08-09
From Gen. Wlses Division.
BRILLIANT CAMPAIGN IN KANAwHA VALLEY.

BRILLIANT CAMPAIGN IN KANAwHA VALLEY.
We have heretofore received only the
enemy's accounts of the repulse Of Cox's
Federal expedition up the Katfawha.
We get at the truth of the matter in the
detailed accounts finally received by the
Richmond papers, between which city
and the vicinity of the scene of action
there is no telegraphic communication.
The severity of the defeat is indicated by
the number Of high officers taken, and by
the discharge Of Gen. Cox from tho SER
yioe-announced from Washington. From
the Richmond Wig, Of the 25th, we take
the following:
A letter from an officer in the Wise Le-
eion, received in this city yesterday, gives
some interesting particulars Of the re.
cent brilliant action in Western Virginia
We have been permitted to make the fol-
lowing summary Of facts from the letter.
The battle took placeon the afternoon
of the 18th, near the mouth Of Coal River,
on the Kanawha The enomy's forces
were twelve hundred strong and were led
by Col. Norton, tho commander Of the
Federal expedition sent against Wise.
Our own strength did not exceed nine
hundred and fifty, Of which not more
than four hundred were at any time ac-
ually engaged, under command OF Capt.
George S. Patton, formerly Of Richmond.
The attack was made by the enemy most
Unexpectedly 10 our men, who had been
informed, and correctly informed, by
scout, that the Federalists were on the
other side OF the Kanawha River, the lat
ten having rapidly crossed in steamboat,
lower down thestream without the knowl-
edge Of Captain Patton. The battle lasted
four hours and proved most disastrous to
the enemy. Atone time our men were
bhrown into some disorder, but their
brave leader quickly rallied them again,
and, with two hundred followers, made o
dashiug charge upon opposing column
in which he fell marily wounded. The
confusion naturally created by his fall
under the CALLING fire Of the Federal Ar
dllerv was but momentary The com
maud was at once assumed by Col. Frank
Anderson, Of Nicaraquan fame or rath-
er this officer, who was posted on an adj
Joining hill with areserye, rushed forward
TO assume the command but before be
could reach the spot another reserve, on
the enemy's flank, had put them com
plelelv to f0ut, woundiBg and taking
prisoner the Colouclin-chief The dis
parity 81 arms was even greater than that
If numbers The enemy had several
heavy rided cannon our forces had but two
small sm0oth-bore pieces. The following
/ officers were taken prisoners and will
pr5bably be sent to Richmond: Col. Nor
ION. eommauder-in-ehief Of the expedi.
fon. Col. VillieIs, Col Woodruff, Lieut..
/ Col NeG Captains Hard and Austin, and
| Lieut. Brown. The battle was fought on
Our side entirely by Virginia troops. Two
/ hundred and thirty Of the enemy were
/ killed. Our loss was but three killed and
a few. very few, wounded, among whom
+ was Capt Patton, who was in fine spirits,
! laughing and talking with Col. Norton,
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VOLUME XXIy. NO. 43.

who was wounded and prisoner in the
same room
The rout was SO complete that Il i not
'lkeIy that the enemy will show them
selves again towards Charleston.
OHsRlrsroN, Va, July Is, 1861.
io''s Editor of hs Wig,
believing chat YOU would like to hear
oi Chg result Of the battle which took
pace on the 18th inst, fifteen miles be-
low TINS place, | give you the facts which
have gathered from several of the ofli.
GERS aud mon engaged in the Grht six
hundred men, under Major George s. Pat
ton, part Of the 22d Regiment Of Vir.
glnla Volunteers, achieved a most plori-
Gus victory over 1900 Of the Federal
forces under the command Of Col. Nor
ION 60 lie st9s4tf aestey fesD. MI.
teen miles below Charleston, on the river.
After a warm contest Of four hours and
twenty minutes, our forces succeeded in
completely routing them, driving them
back four miles, killing, woundinq and
capturing large number. Among those
captured are Col Norton, Col. DeVilliers.
Col, Neil, Lieut.. Col. Woodruff, Can't. Aus
TN, and another captain whose name |
did not learn.
Upon our side, we lost three killed and
i've wounded among the latter am sor.
ry to say is Major G :. Patton. He was
struck down by canister shot while in the
act OF cheering on his men. He is wound
ed IN the arm, near the shoulder, but the
wound, though serious, is not considered
dangerous. He is brave and brilliant
young officer Lieut.. James Weloh Of
the artillery was killed while disoharging
his piece he was struck by cannon bail
on the head which nearly severed his
head from his body. He was anoble and
brave fellow, and died, where he wished.
in the service Of his country, and by the
side Of his gun.
Out forces only had two cannon. six
Founders, while the enemy had three
brass pieces Of heavier calibre than ours.
and decided advantage of position.
Considering the disadvantage under
which Major Patton labored, tits, indeed,
q brilliant victory, and the first one in tho
defence Of Confederate States over in the
Valley Of the Kanawha. In haste, yours
truly, Ell, ID.
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vICKsguRG FoUNDERY.

T HAVE just receive from the manufacturers, and
offer for sale at New Orleans prices, 6oo0 feet Of
Wrought Iron Steam, Water a. Gas Pipe,
all sizes, from threeeights OF an inch to three inches
5000 feet Gum Betting ply, all widths, from four
to twenty inches.
Ashcr6fts Steam Gauges; Hearson's ditto.
Have on hand and constantly making, Plantation
Engines, S. TO- y, IA and 10 inch cylinders, from two
TO four feet stroke, according to size am now pre-
pared to turn out one week.
| would especially call attention to my Boiler De-
partment use none but the best Inspected Stamp
ed Iron. such is required by act Of Congress for
boat boilers and can furnish same size and quality as
low as any establishment in the South.
Circular Saw Mills made to order.
Newell Screws all sizes and extra lengths.
Lewis Lever Presses kept on hand.
Circular Saws of best quality. Common sizes kept
on hand and tofsale at manufacturers list prices, and
all sizes ordered upon same terms.
Watts Sash Saw Mill Irons, heavy and light, for
steam and horse power This Mil is we'll adapted for
plantation use as it only requires shed alongside OF
the gin house, ABM. s, READING,
Vicksbtng, Dec Z 1859. Oily
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tx 900 ROLLS FRENCH, ENGLISH AND
lO,UUU American Wall Paper
500 bo xes American Window Glass.
100 French 4"
30 very thick French
10 Red, Blue, Yellow and Purple Window
Glass.
10 Fancy Mouselni Transon Glass.
$40 pairs assorted Linen Window Shades.
100 rolls assorted Window Paper At
A. GENELLA's
pieksbtrg, June 13 1850. 35-H
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A. CENELLA,
Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
French China & Granite Ware,
FRENCH AND BOHEMIAN GLASS,
SILVER PLATED AND BRITANNIA WARE,
TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY,
LOOKING GLASSES,
LOOKING GLASS PLATES,
WINDOW GLASS, PAPER HANGINGs,
WINDOW CORNICE,
CURTAINS, BANDS AND PINS,
SHADES,
LAMPS AND WALTERS,
GIRANDoLES,
CANDLEsTICKs AND CANDELABRAs,
CAsT0Rs AND LIQUOR STANDS,
FANCY GOODS, TOYS, PICTURE FRAMES,
PICTURES, MARBLE sTATUARY,
PAPER MACHE GOODS,
BASKETS WORK BOXES,
WOOD AND WILLOW WARE,
f JAPANNED WARE,
TENDERS, sH0VELs AND T0NGs,
ANDIRoNs, CASTINGS AND STONE WARE,
CAMPHENE, SPIRIT GAS, ALCOHOL,
BURNING FLUID,
WHALE AND KEROSENE OIL,
AND GUNS AND PISTOLS.
HScksburg June ls, 1860. S5-h
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TTORNE Ar law,
WILL practice in all the Courts Of North Misae
w sppi and West Tennessee, and 30 the Untta3
States Court at Pgntotoc.
Hs-Collections made promptly.
HuHnni0. Hiss., March Q 1859. 2-ly
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MESSAGE or OLD An
70 no Federal Congress, July 4, Assl.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

A feminine recruit, named Mary Smith,
lately enlisted in the Mcclellan Zouaves.
was discovered at camp Wood, Cleveland,
on Tuesday. Mary is said to be intelligent,
good looking, full Of patriotism, pluck, and
aged about twenty-five years. Suspicion
as to her sex was first excited by the Pc
ucliar wiring Of the dish cloth, which she
gave when assisting in cooking the compa-
ny's rations, but all doubt vanished when
in the distribution of g unmentionables," a
pair was handed to the recruit with the
feminine voice TO fit on. He sat down,
pinned the garment TO his knee, and began
to sew with the experiences of profession
al seamstress. On being questioned, Mary
plead guilty, and said . she wished to go TO
war to avenge the death of an only brother,
who fell at the battle of Bull Rum Miss
Smith will be sent to Dayton.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

John a. Logan, democratic congressman
from Illinois, now colonel of regiment he
has just raised, tells the secret of the mys-
FERROUS mission to Richmond by Mr.. May
of Maryland, last winter. In a recent
stump speech Logan confessed that he and
other compromising men in Congress met
in secret conclave and determined to make
last effort. They sent Nav to Richmond
to ascertain if the eonfederates would en-
terrain, accept or offer any compromise.
No compromise could be agreed upon, they
utterly refusing, even though blank
sheet of paper should be given them to
write their own terms. Logan declares
their intention is to fight, and calls upon
all democrats TO rally around the old flag,
and thwart them in their diabolical efforts
TO destroy the government. Logan, though
cllneins TO the last TO the hope of peace,
was loyal at heart. But Burnett, Valan-
digham, Breckenridge and May, who were
IN the secret, have demonstrated their
treachery by talking peace and compromise,
after they knew it to be impossible, and
that 10 talk it is to weaken the North and
aid the rebellion.
When the rebels took possession of Mum
sons hill, even some army officers were
alarmed, and went to Mcclellan TO remons-
t-ate against his passive conduct in the
matter. To whom the shrewd young gen.
eral is said to have replied" know Mum
sons bin very well the enemy cannot so
strengthen it but tina. can take it when
ever | need it, in an hour, and with three
regiments Meantime, it is a great adj
vantage 10 new troops to see the enemy be-