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ANOTHER LETTER FROM MAJOR AN
DERsoN.-The following letter from Major
Anderson has been received by gentleman
in Cincinnati:
"FoRT SUMTER, January 18th, 1861
Whether bloodless separation can now be
effected, after her (South Carolina) foolish
y firing upon vesselbeariug our flag, the
other day, l think very doubtful. I was
sorely tempted to open my battery, but,s
perhaps fortunately, for the chance Of hav-
ing matters settled without bloodshed, I
could not have touched the battery That
opened upon her, and my defences were
just then in such a condition that I could
not have opened the war. am now nearly
ready. The people have supposed that
this work was ready to be defended whenI
came in. It was far from it-and it would
take me, even now, one weeks hard work
to have it in complete state. My COM
mand is only about oue.eighth of what it
should be in time of war-but though small
in number, I feel strong in the confidence
that providence will guard and guide me
safely through any dangerthat may threaten.
ROBERT ANDERSON.
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CAIRO TO BE ARMED.-The New Albany
(Indiana) Ledger learns by letter from
Southern Illinois that the City Council Of
Cairo, on Saturday night, passed an ordi.
nance, appropriating considerable sum Of
money for the use of the city, and that an
agent has started East for the purpose Of
procuring the arms. The object Of this
movement is not to fight the South, but to
repel any attempt that the Abolitiouists of
Northern Illinois may make to convert their
city into a camp from which to carry on a
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Lieut., Col. w. J. Hardee.

Presuming that it will be of interest tc
our readers to know something of the mill.
tary history of this distinguished Georgian
-next to the veteran Gen. Twiggs, the
highest officer in rank from Georgia now in
the Federal Army, and upon whom the eye
of his State is now turned with more than
usual interest-we have collected some
facts in relation to his services, which we
present below:
Col. Hardee entered the Military Acad-
emy at West Point, as cadet, in 1884,
and after four years of application to his
studies graduated with honor, and was gazet-
ted to the second regiment of dragons, as
Second Lieutenant. Joining his regi-
ment in Florida, he remained on duty with
it for two years, after which time he was
sent, by the Secretary of War, to the Caval-
ry School of San Muir, about eighty leagues
from Paris, where for eighteen months he
was regularly attached to the Cavalry De-
partment of the French Army. Applying
himself with great assiduity, he completed
his studies and returned to the U. States,
a thorough cavalry officer, and bringing
with him aattering recommendation from
Marshall Oudinot, to the Secretary Of War.
Rejoining his regiment, now stationed on
the Western frontier, he was actively en-
ployed in defending the advanced settle
ments from Indian depredations until he
was called, with many a gallant comrade,
to participate in the more exciting scenes
of the Mexican campaign. He crossed the
Rio Grand with Gen. Taylor, having pre-
viously attained the rank Of Captain, and
his company was the first to engage the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-02-07

A POWERFUL BULwARK PoR OUR De.
FENcE-LErTERs OF MARoUE AND Re-
pRIsAL-PRIvArEERs.-We are happy to
be informed that in case any act of coercion
is attempted against any Southern State,
that the Governors of all the seeding
States will be prepared to grant letters of
Marque and Reprisal to armed and manned
ships, briggs, steamers, &c., as priva' eers,
to wage war against the United States flag
in every sea. The result of this will be,
that the brave of all nations will be invited
to a feast that will literally shatter Yankee
interests and credit, as their shipping is
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The CRUISE OF THE BROOKLYN OFF

The CRUISE OF TIE BROOKLYN OFF
CHARLEsToN.-The Boston Journal Of
Friday, publishes the following extract from
a private letter, received in that city from
Capt. W. S. Walker of the U. s. sloop.ot:
war Brooklyn. 1t is interesting, as throw.
ing some light upon the motive of her re.
cent cruise of Charleston harbor. He writes
as follows:
"Although my mission to Charleston was
a peaceful one, there would have been a
fight, sure, had arrived there at the time
the Star of the West was fired upon. My
instructions from the Department we're sent
by special messenger, and were confden-
tial, enclosing orders from General Scott to
the commander of the detachment for Fort
Sumter. I am not at liberty to tell you
what my orders were suffice it to say, they
were carried out to the letter. I am for the
Union, and my services will be devoted to
it. 1t is very gratifying for me to know
that 1 shall be sustained, and that I have
the appreciation of our people,"
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ARKANsAs.-On the 18th of February,
the people of Arkansas will vote for "Con.
vention" or "No Convention They at
the same time vote for delegates for the
Convention. If"Convention" carries, it is
to meet on the 25th. Each delegate elect.
ed is made special messenger to carry the
vote of his county to the capital, so that
they will be there if Convention is called.
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NUMBER 6.

predatory warfare against the South. The
correspondent further states that so great is
the indignation of all parties in Southern
Illinois against Governor Yates, on account
of his late message, were he to go there
now, his person would hardly be safe. 80
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THE LEADER OF THE FLORIDA TROOPS

The LEADER OF THE FLORIDA TROOPS
AT PENsAcoLA.-Major VIM. a. Chase,
formerly of the United States Corps of En-.
gineers, is the leader of the State troops at
Pensacola, Florida. He was formerly a
resident of Massachusetts,, and received the
appointment of Cadet from that State to the
Military Academy at West Point, where
he graduated March 8, 1915. He was ap-
pointed brevet second lieutenant in the
Corps of Engineers in the same month, and
promoted to full lieutenancy April Is, 1918.
His subsequent promotions to first lieuteu.
ancy, captain, aud major, date respectively
March 81, 1919, January l, 1925, and July
7, 1888. In 1874 be was member of the
Special Board Of Engineers for examination
of Florida reefs, &c, and for the examiua-
ton of harbors, channels, &c., on the Gulf
frontiers of Texas and Mississippi. He was
a member of the Board Of Engineers from
March 13, l84S, to September, lS4S. He
resigned his position in the Federal army
October 81, 1856. Major Chase is man
of indomitable perseverance, and courage,
aud ranks high as military engineer and
strategist. He is about sixty-four years of
age, and possesses large private fortune.
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really the main spring ofall their interests.
Nothing can be more efectual than this {:
MIME rifles and bowie knives are innocent
weapons in comparison. n.-Mobile Mercury.
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Going. Going Gonet

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Blaok Re-.
publican) at last believes the Union is
nearly gone. Itsays:
ITO the dreary catalogue of secession
States we have now to add Louisiana. 1t
was announced some time ago that this
State would go out on Saturday, the TWEEN.
t-.s;1th of January, and accordingly she
went out on that day, by vote of one
hundred and sixteen to seventeen. What
ever other element of forest ght disunion
may lack, it certainly shows no want of
precision as to time. In nearly all cases
of secession thus far it has been declared
beforehand that State would secede on
such day, and on that day the fatal work
has been invariably accomplished. Every
probability was arrayed against the secession
of Louisiana, but she has seeded, and un.
less the people stimulate the callous patriot
ism of Congress, other improba61ities Of
the same disastrous character may be e1-
pected on the part of States much nearer
our own borders.
Texas, too, Notwithstanding all the con.
fdent hopes based upon the strong Union
feeling there, and excited by the patriotic
course Of her conservative Goveruor-Tex-
as is announced by telegraph to be in favor
of secession, and prepared to follow the
other Gulf States before the close of an.
other week. The whole sea coast, from
Cape Fear to the Rio Grande, as the case
now stands, is lost to the Union"
The history of the world presents no par
allel to the revolution which is now disin-
tergrating a powerful government. The
very precision and promptness with which
the seeding States have acted thus far,
alluded to by the Inquirer, demonstrate
that the hearts of the people are in the
movemeut-that they appreciate the great
necessity of such action; whilst their pre-
vious forbearance and long suffering under
wrongs forbid the hope of their ever again
subjecting themselves to such trial.
We apprehend that, before many weeks,
the point of the coast indicating the north
ern boundary Of the country lost to the Uu-
ion will be removed still further NORTH
Guardian.
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Fort MORGAN, MoB1IE.-The Mobil

Fort MORGAN, MoB1LE.-The Mobile
papers give accounts Of the continued pre-
parations of the forts in that State foran
attack Of fort Morgan one of the editors
returned from visit there says 10. ~
Marks of industry and system were visi-
BILE everywhere about the fort, which isincw
occupied by about 4s0 troops, besides up
wards of $50 laborers. To accommodate
this increased force, suitable number of
the casemates have been planked up and
converted into very comfortable quarters.
The ramparts on the channel side have been
sodded to considerable extent with sand
bags, and the work will be completed in
the same style. Sods have been cut from
the fosse to be applied to other faces of the
works. Trenches have been cutat the foot
of the scarp in necessary places, which
have filled with the water percolating
through the soil, thus converting the fosse
into something Ikea wet ditch, and adding
to the security of the works. All the guns
for which there are carriages have been
mounted, and some attention has been paid
to artillery practice, in which the boys show
increased proficiency. The garrison are in
excellent spirits, and good health prevails,
except that most of the newly arrived troops
have to 90 through course of seasoning
which generally attacks them after the first
tweuty-four hours and leaves them after a.
bout the same length of time. The cisteruss
by.the-bye, have been thoroughly cleansed,
and the rains have since filled them with
excellent water, and the health of the gar.
rison has been greatly improved in souse.
queuce. Tenders of the services of negro
laborers by planters in the interior have
been accepted, and some four hundred
hands are expected to arrive in few days.
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THE SEIZURE AND RETURN OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA FoRTs.-The correspon-
dence between Governor Ellis, of North
Carolina, and the Federal Government, rel
ative to the seizure of the forts in North
Carolina, is published. Governor Ellis in
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A Senatorial Neminatisn
Virginia Legislature.

RICHMOND, Jan. THE House Of Representa-
tives to-day adopted a resolution 90 appoint a
Committee with Instructions 90 report a bill fer
the calling Of State Convention.
Anti-coercion resolutions were introduced In both
Houses.
RICHMOND, Jan 7-p m-The members Of the
Legislature have nearly all arrived. Nothing was
done 20 day beyond what has seen previously
transmitted
The bill TO arm the State comes mp tomorrow,
and viii probably be passed. The State Conveu-
ton question 10 the special order Tor "Wednesday,
and will probably be passed, also.
The excitement 10 somewhat subsiding, but
there is firm purpose 20 resist all sggressioRs
Southern riyhts
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Mississippi Secession Conv.n,,en.

JACKSON, Jan. THE State Convention Yves
organized at noon to-day, by electng w Barry,
Of Iowndes county, az President Tn taking the
chair be spoke In favor Of &c parate secession
resolution has been adopted by which a
committee Of fifteen is 10 he appointed with in-
structions 70 prepare and speedily report a. o,d-
nance Of secession, providing for the immediate
withdrawal Of Mississippi from the Union, with
the view Of establishing new Confederacy 20 be
composed Of seeding States.
The Convention then adjourned ill tomorrow
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If the duties and occup tons of wives and
mothers are not SO absolutely Luxurious those of
men, they are moro exhausting, and the Tomato
that of az, should be sustained and invigorated,
If possible. by some safe and healthful tonic and
restorative The gIaad desiderstum, for which the
sex so long looked fer in ain, 10 realized in He's
letters Celeb ated Stomach Biiters. his prepa
RAJ on not eny Ofer s lmned ate and permanfnt re-
lief in dyspepsia and ali disturbances the stomach
and bowels, but Is ln'alllagle in those cases of
bodily weakn' SIS and mental depression which re
SUITS from functional Irregularities known only 10
the feebleT sex.
Sold by ali druggists. ia 9-eo3t
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On the It'll instant, HARRIET L., daughter of
Howard w. and Harriet Casley, aged months and
IL days.
The funeral Will take place TO- morrow Nv edne.-
tesnth st., between and l. SITS.
n this city. sbou. noon of the 7th instant, Miss
HANNAH WILSON, daughter Of the late Joseph
Wilso n, of Washington. DC
Bu0yed above the fear Of death by the unfailing
faith Of christian, 80 bore her lingering illness
fuIl ofu efainess, in the hope OF q blessed immor-
Tls friends OF the family are invited to attend
the funeral from her late residence, next door to
the corner of and Twelfth streets, ct O'Clock on
"Wednesday, the sth inst Y =
RET, aged months, aug liter of Robert w, and
Fannie M. ale Henry, OF Baltimore city.
In Georgetown, on the 5th instant after a louR
a.d painful illness, Mrs MAkY CHAMBERS
relic. the late John Chambers, Of Montg omery
tBalfO. Suu and Rockville Nd papers oopy.I
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Important from Mckee.

NEw ORLEANS, Jan. The British steamship
Valorous, from Vera Cruz, bound 20 Pensacola,
touched at the Southeast Pass to-day, and re
ported that Miramon was completely routed on
the I'D by the Constituionalists. and that on
Christmas tie Liberal army entered the Capital
In triumph. Puebla had also ca pitulated. guarez
3D.. IL is supposed the war is over The City Of
Mexico is tranq III.
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LOST AND FOUND.

I OST-Between Fourteenth street, near G, and
IL Eleventh strf ct, on Pa. avenue, black LACE
VEIL, on Monday evening, the 18th instant. The
Under leaving the veil at the star Office, will be
suitably rewarded. ia 49,
Il Georgetown omnibus, sum of MONEY. The
owner can have It by applying to F. Z. WALSH,
Eighth ST. east, near the Navy Yard jail ST.
CIn REWARD-LOst, on the night OF January
y III LIST, GOLD WATCH aud Gold ~
Ghann, between 18th ST., Washington, and ESs1
Water ST., Georgetown, The watch engraved fl,X
hack; god dial, (dscolored) Whoever has found
the same and will bring il to w. THECKER'S
Canal Restaurant will receive the abJve reward.
ia S St.
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PERSONAL.

ID WASHINGTON, January eth, 1885,.
DR 1T KNOWN that, on this seventh day of
January, A. d. 1861 have constituted and appoint
ed and do hereby cons titute and appoint JOHN
SCHALL, Jr.. my lawful attorney, for me and in
my name to receive, collect, sue for and recover,
ell monies due the late frm of McCAMLY & SCuALL,
for me and in 10Y name to receipt for the same and
tn do any and every thing that may bs necessary IN
that nv said attorney may lawfully do for me in
the premises.
ia 8-Sts WIN H. SCHAIL
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nIi,,is,ippt Stat. Convention

JACKSON, Jan. The state Convention assem-
bled here this morning. The delegates are unan-
imous for secession.
A resolution WIS adopted immed stely after Or
gsniling requesting the President 20 appoint
Committee TO draft an ordinance Of secession.
The Governor has ordered the artillery force Of
the state to prepare supply OF ball cartridges.
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Alabama Convention.

AUGUSTA. Jan. THE State Convention met
here to-day at noon. Mr.. Phillips, aSecessionist,
was chosen temporary Chairman, and Mr. Horn
temporary Secretary. call Of the counties
showed that all the delegates were present. Mr..
M. Brooks was then elected permanent President
by ajority Of eight over Jameson. Mr.. Fowler,
a Secessonst, was chosen Secretary. The pro-
ceedings were very quietly conducted.
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AUGUSTA, Jan. Returns from one hundred
and four counties have been recsived, Of which
in seventy delegates are elected favorable 10 i'm
mediate secession; twenty whine are for co6pera-
tion, and i've are divided.
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PennsyIvania Senatorial NemInatIsns.

HARRISBURG. Jan I'm the Legislature to-day
Mr.. Cowan was nominated ON the sixth ballot, by
the republicans, for u. :. Senator. The vote was:
Cowan, s.; Wilmot, IS; Walker,2. Necessaryto
20 a choice, SO
The democrats nominated Mr.. Foster over NJ.
White, by one vote.
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NEw YoRK, Jan. s.-Stocks lower. Chicago
and Rock Island So 4; Illinois Cerual shares 76A I;
do. bonds 81; Michigan Southern "a X; New York
Central TX; Pa Coal Co. "a; Residing 30; Hud-
son River X. SO; Cantons Is; Va. e's u.s. Mo.
6's 6
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PennsyIyauia state Treasurer.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 7.-Henry ID. Moore, Of
philadelphia, has been nomi mated by the Repub
licans for state Treasurer during the short and
long terms. The nomination was made by accli-
nation.
Mr. slifer, the present State Treasurer, resigns
Tomorrow
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BaItinsrs Markets.

BALTIMORE. Jan. S.-Flour dull; Howard 81.
and Ohio IS so, City Mills IS. Wheat firm, red
81 3Oal DC; white ~ 4Oa1 60. Corn firm; new white
62a66c; sid do. 6Si72c. Provisions nrmer; mess
pork Sl7 Lard l0kc. Coffee active At Il kai3c.
w hisky dull at Is aloe.
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Reinforcem.nt fer Major Andersen.

NKw YORK, Jan. The steamer star OF the
West, which sailed hence on Saturday, was char
tered At the order Of General Scott aud took full
supply Of provisions for Major Anderson, and $50
men under Lieutenant Bartlett. She will be AZ
Charleston by tomorrow afternoon.
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TroeRs for Harp.r's Ferry,

BALTIMORE, Jan The troops which arrived
here yesterday, from Carlisle barracks, were not
infantry as stated, but a company Of cavalry, %
In number. who proceeded to Harpers Ferry.
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NoT1cK-District Of Columbia Advertisements
20 be inserted in the BALTMoRE Sun are received
at and forwarded from THE STAR Once.
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Cottpn Ship Burnt.

MOBILE, Jan. THE Ship Birmingham, Capt.
Johns, with a cargo of 500 bales Of cotton, was
burnt Yesterday in Mobile bay.
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rs~ yark markst.
financial.

NEW YORK, January Flour sac lower and
dull. Wheat and Corn dull and easier. Provis-
ions quiet. Whisky nominal at 19a2Oc.
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DROF. L. @. MAKiNps SECOND QUAR-
il Ter ia DANCING, 90 the Union Fsms'e -
Academy, will commenoe Saturday. January 81
s.h, 1861. at hsn past 70 r.; nsyso Of tuition,
srdsys HON hslfpsst ID TO u o'clock ., N. 10 81
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FAMILIES can be supplied from Dexter's restau-
rant, corner Eleventh street and Pa avenue, with
the very best quality Oysters, served up in any
style desired; can also get them by the quart or
gallon, opened fresh every day. IL
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LOCAL NEW :.

"Thoush TIE STAB Is printed on the fastest
,,reto pre,, IN use south Of Baltimore, Its edition
IL 90 large as to require It to be put to press at an
early hour; Advertisements, therefore, should be
sent In before u o'clock m; otherwise they may
not appear until the next day. .
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Missouri Leaislatare

ST. LoUIs, Jan "a resolution was unani-
mously adopted In the Senate yesterday, instruct
ing the Committee on Federal Relations 70 report
a bill calling State Convention.
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IINPA ALL LED
sUCC Ess.
The great success which has attended
DR.. sCHLOssER
during this, mis-
Second Visit to Washington,
and, also,
being unable to fulfil all his
engagements
during last week,
oompels him to
remain
AFEw DAYS LONGER
WASHINGTON.
DR.. M. scHLossER
takes this opportunity of returning thanks
to the
Ladies' and Gentlemen of Washington
and vicinity,
for their kind and liberal patronage
bestowed on him
during his sojOurn here,
and, also,
respectfully announces to parties
who wish to obtain
A Permanent Cure of
CORNs,
BUNIONs,
SOFT CoRNs,
any other
DISEASE OF THE FEET,
to favor him with call without delay.
rs this ay,probably be his
Last Visit to Washington,
intending ehortly to
Retire from Professional services.
Asa direct proof of the extraordinary skill
attending
DR.. Sohlosser's Cures,
he can, with pleasure, refer to a great number of
Ladies and Gentlemen IN tnis city,
whom he treated three years sino,,
and who have all bean cured
of the various
Diseases Of the Feet,
to their entire satisfaction.
DR.. schlosser's methsd has not only been
successful In this country,
but also in Europe,
as may be seen by several thousand testimonials;
from which he quotes the following names:
From
HIS Majesty the King Of Bacaria.
His Imp. H. Prince Jerome Napoleon Bonaparts
| H. X. II. Prince Alexander de Wxrtssuberg.
| "a H. T. H. Arch Duke of Austria.
II. X. II. Duke Of Saehsen. N.iningem.
L p:.Ln~y
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REMEMBER the cotillon party of tonight at
Franklin Hall, given by the Perseverance Fire
Company No. S. From what we have heard we
think that it is impossible to get more pleasure
for fifty cents at any other place. We would say
invest " half dollar" in fun tonight
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DENEMBER the AUCTION of JAPANESE
IL GOODS. SEES advertisement. It
EOR SALE-DEVON COWS AND CALVES.
L. Two or three pure blood Devon Cows, ~zErn
with young Calves. Ths Cows are excel &A
stock on hand. Apply to the subscriber throug b
the Washington city Post Office, or at h farm, on
the Columbia turnpike, six miles from the Long
Bridge. Tia 53tt) LEWIS BAILEY.
DEMEMBER the AUCTION of JAPANESE
HI GOODS. See advertisement 2t