The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-09
INTERESTING FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
OUR CHARLESTON CORRESPONDENCE.
CHARLESTON, April 3, 1861.

CHARLESTON, April 3, 1861.
Jae Anproon Flag Again Fired Upon-Mojor Andersons
Isuyse 7herevpoa-Con icting Rumors-Adop.ion of ne
ConsiaaiOn-Ssndtor Wigfaus Speech-Tae Fartidca-
lions on S.utpan Hland-Aeon Yankee fIces, dc. de-
The city was astr this evening consequence of
nors about another vessel, showing the American flag
being cred into batteries Morris Island The
ports were very conflicting, and nothing definite will be
known until an official report IL made 10 Gov. Pickens
an officer having despatched to the island
tain the particulars.
The rumors that the vessel regular trading
schooner from Philadelphia and attempted TO make her
way into the harbor without showing proper signals
that abe was fred with blank cartridges and not pay
ing attention thereto Col lamar gave her shot In the
hu,l from his coumbad She then displayed the Ameri.
can ensign and that not being satisfactory signal,
another shot was tired her. but IL not known
eleven O'Clock this evening whether the second shot took
effect or Capt Dozier down in the government
steamer lady Davis but did succeed In a.certsinng
the the vessel II is supposed she pu.
sea.
when the firing observed by MAJOR Anderson, II is
stated he despatched Of his onicers-CapLns sey
our and snyde-to Morris Island, with instructions to
seek Colonel lie saussure, commanding artillery on the
isnd and ascertain the OF the hostile demonsta-
a,on against his flag The reply that the vessel was
spdeavoring TO pass batteries without coming TO at
abe first summons. Major Andersons officers then pro.
ceeded with the OF Colonel he saussare to the
vesse examine condition. but their report has not
yet reached the city. The affair is considered OF some
importance by the highest functonares here although 1t
psay eventually prove to be Of little consequence. The
official report will made Governor Pickens early to-
morning.
The Convention having to day ratified the constitution
the Confederate states General Beauregard will soon
assume the entire OF the military operations In
Abs section and relieve Pckens OF that
haraseing duty The vote the constitution will be
made nearly before the injunction OF secresy
from the proceedings OF the body The unanl
NIFTY OF feeling exhibited by members OF the Con-
ven,cn in relation this important causes much
Satisfaction this evening every quarter and reference
TO n by en- So nator wgfa in his speech from the bal
cony OF the Mills House, hailed with enthusiastic
eheerng.
Your correspondent returned from visit to the 0t-
fcaticns suivans Island, IN company with the mill.
tary secretary Of the Governor Colonel Moore To whose
cbBgng attentions he s much Indebted The works were
found in admirable condition for SERVICE the fort Itself
being strengthened by FIVE new batteries
No Ia a mack cd battery Of two fortY.two Founders
aaa three thirty twoe II is screened by large frame
building which will be blown up when the ar
rivee for action.
No. Is Captain Halloquists battery Of two ten inch
EortArs Captain II. West Point graduate, and was
formerly second Lieutenant in the Fourth artillery
No. 10 enhadng battery OF i've pieces, three forty
tvos and two mortars. II is commanded by Captain
wn Butler nephew or Colonel Pierce Butler Of Mexican
war fame.
No. "a i've gun battery, commanded
ny Captain s. y. Topper, and manned by the
ygilant Rfes, which regular fire company in Charles
non IN time Of peace The vigsnts are flank company
attached TO the First regiment Of artillery. In action
they either az r0emen artlerists occasion
ssy require Captain Topper has been IN actIon agsns,