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uRuby'yu experience in Soldier Life.

We noticed last week that our genial, gifted
friend. w. NJ. MARTIN, had become associated with
the Yorkville Enquirer contributing editor. In
the last number of that paper we read with pleas
ure and no little astonishment, one of his racy
letters dated Fort Moutrie, where he was quarter
ed with the Columbia Artillery. His usual sigma
ture is Ruby" but since he has turned soldier
we find the ominous prefix Of Corporal given'
We congratulate him upon the proud distinction,
and likewise upon his gallant bearing in the ac-
tion-whch is to come Here is the conclusion
of ''Ruby's'' first impression in actual service;
Most Of Thursday was spent by the men in Wis
ting the city and purchasing little comforts for
camp lifc On Thursday night our boat sailed for
Sulivan's Island, and, on Friday, we disembarked
and marched up to our present quarters, which
are on the parade ground in rear of the Fort Yes
terday the Company was formed, and we were
marched over to the Fort expecting to get dinner.
You may possibly imagine our disappointment
when wc instead of a summons to dinner, heard
a dispatch read, stating that Commissioners
had returned. and that troops were cmbarking for
the reinforcement of Fort Sumter and the reduction
of Charleston. This was most pleasant don't
think. Instead of dinner news of certain fight,
very trying to weak stonachs. We gave three
cheers for Carolina and returned to quar-
ers to undergo pleasant time of guard duty
About twenty of us, among whom "Ruby' is proud
to be enrolled, arc detailed sort of forlorn
hope, if the worst comes This guard has been
drilled at the heavy guns, and it is very quieting
to the nerves, to know that all the time Major An
derson is watching US with loaded guns, ready to
send our bodies in very many directions The
men are all in good spirits, not anxious for an at
tack, but ready if it comes. This morning while
the Company were at breakfast, Major Anderson
sent ball down the channel as if to show US what
lie could do. The whisting as it passed was very
distinct but did not like the tune as much as
some have heard. Well, soldiers life is rather
hard, but l enjoy it. 1t is not very suggestive OF
editorials however, and was on duty nearly the
whole of last night, must dry up for the present
So with kind feelings for all your readers, which
evnce by closing now, and three cheers for South
Carolina, am cheerfuliy yours.
CORPORAL "RUBY."
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FLouRxor FOR SEcEsstoS.-Mr. Flournoy, who
was temporary chairman of the Democratic Nation
al Convention at Charleston, writes secession
missiye to the Memphis appeal, which he thus
winds up:
~ an thcn for State Convention as carly IS
practicable, with the avowed purposes Of declaring
ourselves out of the Union, by the adoption of tho
ordinance of secession: and secondly, TO recon-
mend the conyocation of all the slave States in
Convention both those that had seeded and those
that had not seeded, if there were any sueh) Of
forming a new government. To that Government
am ready to swear allegiance and with my aaop-
ted State to follow its fortunes through sunshine
and storm, ready to Appropriate to its success all
that have of courage, fortune, life; and ready to
ac. any part in its establishment that may bo inn
posed upon me by my country-from fourth corr
poral 10 i brigader general" aa5
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WASHINGTON, January 13-9.45 P. M.-The Ad-
minstraion is still undecided as to what course 1t
will pursue with regard to the recent difficulties
with South Carolina arising out of the visit of the
Star of the West.
1t is now asserted that the Star Of the West will
not be ordered back to Charleston, but sent to
where, it is believed, she was originally destined.
Fortress Monroe, on the Chesapeake Bay, Virgin
ia But no movement will be made for the pres
cnt in view of limitations in official quarters that
Major Anderson has sent further dispatches, and
that the Cabinet is soon to be put in cemmunica-
ton with the authorities of South Carolina with
special reference to this difficulty.
About 200 United States troops arrived in the
city, this morning, and were quartcrcd in the Ar
mory Barracks. The object is to make military
display calculated to intimidaio any attempt at in
yasion.
It is considered doubtful whether the President
will remove Mr. Holt from the War Department,
MS he has not yet made choice of successor.
The Constitution newspaper la:c Administration
organ) comments with great severity on Gen.
Scotts present assumption of power. 1t considers
him as playing the dictator in the full sense of the
term, as he is directing the whole army movements
and maintaining coercive and ruinous policy.
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THE SECRET NEGorIATIoNs.-Th Charleston pa
pers of yesterday afford but little additional in
formation with regard to the secret conferences
held between the State and the commander of Fort
Sumpter. The Mercury has to think that before
the middle of the present week, enough will have
transpired in relation to them to crafty the gcncr-
al curiosity of our citizens.
The Courier says that R. N. Gourdin, Esq, fol-
lowed COL Hayne and Lieut.. Hall to Washington
by the night train on the North Eastern Railroad
with commission from Governor Pickens
Col. Guardian.
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FROM CnARLEsroH,-We learn from n private
source that on Friday eleven guns and gun carria-
gcs were sent down to Morris Island and four
placed in the battery at the lower part of the Is
land.
The Washington Light Infantry and another
company have been sent to Birds Key, which COM
mands the point between Morris Island and Edis-
to river, for the purpose of preventing the landing
of hostile troops; the water here is deep enough
TO admit the Brooklyn
1t is stated that some of the laborers at Fort
Sumter have escaped, and that more are anxious
to leave but are prevented.
The Abbcville company have been sent to Fort
Moultrie tc take the place of the troops sent to
Birds Key,--Col. Guardian
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Sherif's Sales.

Dy virtue of various writs of Fiera Faciaa to nae
ID directed, will expose to sale on Saleday in Feb,
ruary next, within the usual hours Of sale, before
the Court House door at Anderson, the following
property, to wit:
One Tract of Land containing one hundred and
sxty-one acres, gray horse, and one cream coll
at the suit of VIM. Hulgins, and others.
One lot of Brick at Williamston On Tuesday after
Sale-day in February next, levicd on as theproper-
ty OF the Williamson Hotel Company, at the suit
of Stephen McCuly. - ..'-' .
sherit-s Office, Jan. II, 1860 22-ts
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bSF- We publish, on the first page, the "Dcclara-
ton of Causes which justify the Secession of South
Carolina from the Federal Union 1t is clear,
distinct and satisfactory statement Of the aggres-
sve measures upon our section, and also sets forth
an explicit view of the right to secede. 1t is from
the able pen of Mr.. MEMMlNGER, and was publish
ed several weeks SINCE but we have been too close
ly pressed for room to present it sooner.
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DEATH OF HoX. Henry w. CoSSoR.-0ur com-
munity will learn with profound sorrow of the de-
cease of this well known and highly respected citi-
zen, which occurred last evening at his residence
in this city. Mr.. Conner was a native Of Meckler.
berg county, North Carolina, was born in 1876, and
is consequently in the Gath year of his age. In
carly life he engaged in factorage business;
lie afterwards carried on wholesale hardware bug
mess in King-street, and was of the energetic
citizens who built up the subtantial block on Haynn
street, for the accommodation of the obbing trade
of Charleston. lie has been more widely known
rs the President of the Bank of Charleston and
President of the South Carolina Railroad Com,
pany, and.in the management of both of these cpr-
porations he exhibited, in the most marked manner,
his we'll known characteristics of energy, perseyer-
ance and sagacity For several years past his az
cnton has been given to the banking business.
His principal house was in New Orleans, under tho
style and firm of II. VI. Connor s. Son, and COM
troilcd large and lucrative business in the South
west. The firm of II. W. Cohnor g. Co. in this city
is too we'll known to require than this refer
cncc-C Charleston Mercury.
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Hon. Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee. was burnt
in efigy, at Knoxville, on Tuesday night.
The Maine Legislature have elected ex-Govcrn,
or Morrill, United States Senator in place of Hon.
Hannibal Hamlin, resigned.
The Albany Journal Announces that Hon. vii.
liam H. Seward has accepted the office of secrea-
ry of State under Mr.. Lincoln's administration.
At Louisville, on the Sth, salutcs were fired in
honor of General Jackson and Major Anderson. 5.
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Accepted.

We gladly chronicle the fact that the services of
the Palmetto Rihcmcn have been accepted by the
Governor The corps is accepted as one of the
Rifle companies authorized to be raised in this
Brigade The cloth for uniforms has been ordered,
together with everything tomake the company out
fit complete. The '.Palmcttoes' claim prominent
place in the of danger if war ensues, and will
exhibit none other than gallant conduct in defence
Of our beloved Carolina.
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Fnr tho Ladiaa.

Our friends of the Drug Store underneath this
office, EvINs & HUBBARD, have just received an
elegant assortment of the very finest Pcrfumery,
such as Lubin's genuine Extracts &C., &C., togcth-
er with many other articles fora Lady's toilet. The
mere announcement of the fact is sufficient to en-
sure rapid sale of these indispensable requisites"
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CONVENTION D0gUMENTS.

Cot. t. Y. SINIoNS Jr., member of the Commit
tee lrom St. Phillips and St. Miehaers, having
kindly consented to take charge of all printed NAB
ter for distribution, during the recess of the Con-
venion of South Carolina, Delegates will please ap-
ply to him for such documents as they may be en-
titled to under the orders Of the Convention.
PAUL QUATTLEBAUM.
Chrman of the Committee on Printing.
Jan. II % 1t
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PArR1orIc REspoNsE.-The call fol

PATR1orIc REspoNsE.-The call for
the works in defence of the State, meets
q prompt response from our citizens
Mr.. G. J. D. Mccall, of Darlington, sent
down, yesterday, thirty two hands, among
whom are some good carpenters, and has
placed them at the disposal of the Quar-
termaster General.
seventy-three fine healthy negroes
were sent to Capt. Daley, by several pa
triotic planters of Williamsburg District,
and were Immediately taken to Sullivan s
Island, where they will be employed
about the fort.-Charleston Mercury.
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The Keowee Courier.

We see by the last number that Messrs. R.
YouSa and w. II. HoLcoMBE have purchased a
half-intercst in this popular journal. Friend
THOMPSON continues at the helm as editor, which
post he has occupied with signal ability and sue
cess for years. 4 pleasant career to all
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WAsuISGroy, JAM 14.-In the Senate to-day,
Mr. Brown said
Mr.. President When the record is finished
which the Senate is about to make, it will show
the absence of the Senators from Alabama, Flori-
da and Mississippi. 1 rise to say word why this
is so. Those States have taken steps 10 withdraw
from the Federal Union, of which we are not SO
we'll officially informed to justify our consider
ing it a formal notice, but we think our duty to
our States and ourselves no longer permits us to
take an active part in the proceedings of this body,
either speaking or voting. My colleague, now
confined to his room by sickness, am sure con-
ours in what say.
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Oliver Mansfeldo of Currituck county, N c., aged
Ii, was accidentally shot and killed while hunting
in Princess Anne county, w., Christmas day.
Rev. Basil Manly, Of Alabama, has accepted the
pasorate of the Baptist Church at Montgomery,
Ala.
The stable of Martin Mullinax, in yorkville,
was burned on last Sunday night.
The ladies of Chester, on last Teusday, present
ed the Calhoun Guards with beautiful flag.
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Rsg- We are requested to state that the exercises
of the Military and Classical Academy will be re-
sumed on next Monday Unavoidable causes pre-
vented the resumtion of duties, as announced in
our last.
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DEATH OF Capt. SHuBRIcK.-We regret to learn
that Capt Shubrick, late of the U. S. Navy, but
for several years residing near Pcndeton, died on
Monday last He had seen much service, having
received several dangerous wounds in the face and
head in battle. Capt. Shubrick was brave and
accomplished officer, and we mourn, in common
with his conntrymen, the demise of so gallant n
man.-Pickens Courier, 12th inst
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The Tugalo Rangers.

A volunteer Cavalry Company at Hartwell, Ca,
met on the 10Th inst, and elected the following as
their officers
JOEL TOWERS, Captain.
A. CEnxoY, 1st Lieutenant.
N. REEDER, I'd. ''
F. B. HoDoEs, Sd. Z"
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JAMES A. HOYT, EDITOR.

hsy@ The friends of Col. CHARLES S. MATTi-
SON respectfully nominate him as candidate Tor
Major of the volunteer companies recently lormea
in this District.
January 10, 1861 Il
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hsy~ The correspondence between the Commits
sioners from South Carolina and PRESIDENT BucnAN-
AN, noticed r our last issue, will be found our
fourth page.
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Senator Toombs telegraphs the follow
ing to the Augusta Constitutlonalist:
WASHINGTON, January 12.-Sewards
speech puts an end to all hope of adjust
ment X. TooMBs.
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To All Concerned !!

THE subscriber has adopted the CASH SYSTEM.
and will positively require the money for all work
done in his Shop in the future.
All indebted by note or account are requested to-
settle Immediately. By so doing, they will SAVE
COST. This is certainly the last notice, ss musa
have money.
THOMAS MAGILIAs.
Nov. l, 1860 10 q
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Liberal Donation. /.

A patriotic citizen of Georgia has sent q dona-
tion of $4,000 to the Secretary Of the Treasury of
this State, for the public service.
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Seneca Rangers.

YOU are hereby ordered to appear at anderson c.
H., OH Saturday next, at 10 o'clock, q. NJ, resdy
for drill. BY order of the Captain. eg.
z. BERRY SLOAN, Seey,
Jan. II, 1861 % 1t
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Attention, Palmetto Riaeraen!

YOU arc hereby ordered to assemble in front Of the
Court House. for drill and instruction, on Saturday
next at II o'clock n. m. precisely.
BY order of the Captain. - y
MIKE MAGEE, o. 8.
Jan. II, 1861 % 1t =
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WASHINGTON, January lit is rumorcd that at
dinner party last evening, alteration took
place between Gen. Scott and Mr.. Toombs; the
latter expressed the wish that those who ordered
the Star Of the West 10 Charleston, had been on
board, if she sunk Scott replied, when Toombs
gave him the lie, Scott rose to resent it but was
withheld by parties present. The thing is kept
quiet.
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Executed.

FREDERICK LEACH, who was sentenced at the
Fall Term of our Court, for the murder of HAMPTON
COBB, was hung on Friday last, in the suburbs of
our Town. As usual, there was large attendance
of people in the village on that day.
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nSs- We ask pcrusal of the spirited article III
another column, from New Jersey paper which
boldly espouscs the Southern cause.
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Commander Randolph, of the Navy, has resign
cd his commission, and will Immediately tender
his services to Alabama. ~
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NEW ORLEANS, january 1.-THE Arsenal Z
Baton Rouge was taken possession of, last nigh
by the State troops.
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Four companies of volunteers, from the two
regiments in Barnwcl District, were promtly raiss
ed on Saturday. \ cavalry company from the
same District has rendered its services to the Coy
crnor. H.. ~
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The papers say that Major Anderson Is . native
of Buckingham county, Virginia He married the
daughter of Gen. Clinch, of Ga, in which lie fs
said to own large landed and slave property. -
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Lieutenant William Butler, of the I'd Artillery,
U. s. A., from South Carolina, who has been for
three years on the frontier is rOae to his native
State, AMI will forward his rcsignationto the De-
parlmcnt forthwith. -ss~i-., q
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A subscriber to the Charleston Mercury,
in Texas, writes that South Carolina can
get 10000 Texas Rangers to come to her
callsat any moment she wants them.
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Private W. F. Dodge, of the Washington arsille-
ry, suffered fracture of the right arm, in Fort
Moutric, some days since, by an accident
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9AjpmentaI.
6IS

MARRIED, on the Goth Dec, by Rev. Samuel
Green, CHARLES f. IoKE, of Williamson, to Miss
NJ Lou AUSTIN, of Greenville.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.

TALLAHASSEE, January 1l.-Florida seeded
yesterday, at twenty minutes past II o'clock.
yote-62 to Z.
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MONTGOMERY, January 11.-Alabama has sec
dcd by twenty-five majority in Convention.
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New ORLEANS, January 1.-THE military expe-
ditions which left here yesterday and the day pre-
vious have taken possession of Forts jackson and
ST. Phillips on the Mississippi river, and Fort Pike
at the entrance of Lake Ponicl,artrain. No resist
ancc was offered to the New Orleans troops.
The United Arsenal Mt Cotahoochie has been
seized by the order of the Stnte government, be-
cause that the United State officer was about TO re-
move the arms.
The Pelican flag now floats over all these posts.
Full returns from the State show that the c,s
sioniss will have an overwhelming majority in
the State Convention.
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PENSACOLA, January l2.-Fort Barancas, and
the Pensacola Navy Yard, were taken possession
of, at half-past one o'clock today, by the Alabama
and Floridn troops The Federal troops had already
deserted the post after spiking the guns, and have
occupied Fort Pickcns. 4 ship with provisions is
ut Fort Pickcns.
Capt. Shepherd intends running small steamer
with men, under the guns and attack the Fort.
The Georgia troops, perhaps, will be necessary.
Gov. Brown, of Georgia, has telcgraphcd Capt.
CoLqrIrr, who is in attendance at the Convention,
to be ready with his company. He may be needed
very soon. sIaj. Chase is in command of the Flor
ida and Alabama troops
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A large number Of the free colored men
of Columbia have offered their services,
ehrough the Mayor, to the Governor Of
the State.
The Washington Light Infantry are
at Morris Island, and not at Bird Keys"
as reported by city paper.
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Dr. Brown has resigned his position as Prcsi-
dent of the Ncwbcrry College.
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MONTGOMERY, January 15-The Leg
islature organized this morning. 1t will
confne it's action as far as possible during
the session to business arising from the
action of the Convention. The Governors
Message urges the necessity of Alabama
being at once placed upon the most effi-
cient war footing. He urges the appoint
ment of military board by the Legisla-
ture. The Convention is in secret session.
Both bodies have adjourned until to-mor-
row.
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WASHINGTON, January 11.-NIr. Thomas, the
Secretary of the Treasury, has resigned, and Gen.
John a. Dix, of New York, has been appointed in
his place. The appointment has been confirmed
In the Senate, Mr.. Hunters resolution to retro
cede to certain seeding States the Notifications
therein, came up. Mr.. Hunter said there was
now no hope of preserving the Union, the only
hope is in reconstruction He favored dual
executive, and suggested reforms in the executive
branch of the government, and in the Supreme
Court. He said coercion not proper nor pos
sblc. If the Government did not intend coercion.
the forts and arsenas were of no use to them; if
they did, they ought to be taken from them. He
concluded by appealing for continuance of peace