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Ar stwAnosays he policy of ske Adr1insfrstion
!. rs.ee We wouIa hs glad 10 believe 90, but if it
s 1000 hy the necessity Of this UNUSUAL activity ia
..s vur;ous navy wards Why this sudden charter
inc 81 90 many Iargs steamers Why this freight
inc .hsrn with soldiers and munitions Of vAri Why
This sending them to sea with sealed ordersi II
peace is the policy why all this secrecy and activity
a the war and navy departments! Why has the
President refused to give satisfactory assurances to
che Virginia delegation zhst visited him 70 ascertain
definitely his views and intentions We cannot be-
lieve that peace ia the policy. The New York he
ming Post QlHcoLx) Of the 4th says:
II il rumored in the street to-day, that secret
agents were despatched to England and France by
the Administration, Immediately after II came into
power, to ahcertrn the views Of these governments
American afairs, and particularly, whether they
would stand by the United States in the event OF an
armed attempt to put down rebellion and refuse 70
recognise Southern Confederacy.
It is said that these agents have returned, and
bring the most favorable reports; that both England
and France viii set their faces against Slave Con-
federacy, and in no manner recognise or asast It.
1t is further said that the delay Of the Admnlstra
ton to declare its policy has been IN part
and now that the position Of those European pow
ers il understood tsbe all that could be wished the
President and his Cabinet are determined to take
immediate and vigorous measures for the enforce
ment of the laws at all hazards
The Cincinnati Gazette of the says;
No goods must enter Charleston or New Orleans
without paving the United States duties. If it be
necessary te prevent this the Government ought to
blockade he aohoIe coast from Wilmington TO the Rio
Grsnde a matter very easily DONE. notwithstand-
ing the silly remarks of Southern editors about
their thousand: harbors. We know, if they don't,
that there are not dozen good harbors in the
entlre South. Foreign commerce will not enter
where there are not good, well known harbors. In
fine it is sufficient for the Government to take that
couf Sc, and there will be end of Southern COM
merce.
Whether the Administration desire this course or
not, the attitude Of Foreign Powers may compel it.
The Secession States stand ia open rsbilen to this
Government. They are condemned BY al Europe
but the European Powers may very rsssensbly de-
mand that the National Government should assert
It's authority, in order that other natioss should
look upon them % rebels. In the end, the Govern
neot must assert Sts authority. in ordsr to command
confidence ct home, and respect abroad. The SOON
or il begins the better The conflict Of authorities
Est.oome. 1t is idle to give up the authority Of
the Government under the pretense Of securing
peace, which does not now, and cannot exist ct all
till the question is settled.
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Whnt they are Dolng.

The New York Tribune of the 9th, says:
Apowerful naval and military force ssils from,
this port to-day to reinforce and protect the United
States in the possessions in the South. The Collins
steamships Atlantic and Baltic, and the Vanderbilt
steamer Illinois, have been chartered, and, in COM
pAny with the frigate Powhatan, will soon be on
the high seas. bearing ample supplies of men and
provisions to the point most in danger. Whether
that point be Pickens Sumter, cannot at pres
ent say. We predict, however, that the rebels, il
they venture to attack either fortress will be great
ly disappointed in their expectations Of easy VIC
tory We have reason to believe that both Of these
fortresses are far more capable Of protracted de-
Tense than the public have been led to suppose by
by the rumors in circulation. II may be wei, per.
haps, to bear in mind the fact that official state
ment of the condition Of either Pickens or Sumter
has yet been given to the public"
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vIctuaIinR Sumter.

To the Editor of the Charleston Mercury:
Many erroneous statements and impressions re
aoat in reference to the supply and non-supply of
provisions lat Fort Sumter. 1t may, therefore, be
well to notice them for the sake Of correction and
proper understanding of affairs. Northern people
think the garrison cruelty treated by US. Many
here are disappointed that Anderson has not been
already starved out Others think he will shortly
be sarvsd out-his stock of provisions daily and
hourly subsiding into the little end Of nothing.
few facts will dissipate impressions which with
out foundation, if not unjust
Up to this time, two hundred pounds fresh beef
and three dezen cabbages have been sen: to Fort
Sumter three times a week-besides potatoes by
the barrel. Thus both officers and priyates have
been allowed to have at least considerable amount
of wholesome provisions for seventy men, and
what cause is there fer complaint These facts
are derived from the best authority, and reli>
able. Let the Northern people do justice to South
ern liberslity. Fiat Just ititid Tll1t cGc!sfTL
PUICT-
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From washington,

TelegrAphio Correspondence Cincinnati Commercial
WASHINGTON, April 6.
Lieut. TALBOT, the special messenger of Major
ANDERSON arrived here this morning. He was i'm
mediately taken TO the White House by Secretary
CAMERON. The information he brought induced the
President TO convene an extra Cabinet meeting,
which remained in session for nearly two hours.
Nothing has as yet transpired as TO the precise
character of the dispatches
Much significance is justly attributed TO the fail
ure ola number of members of the Virginia Legis-
lature, who came here to urge continuance of the
present military status of the South to obtain salts
factory assurances at an interview they had with
the President last evening.
Mr.. SEGAR one of their number, openly declared
this morning that they could do nothing with the
Executive, and that the country on the brink
of civil war.
The arguments before the Naval court martial
sr.Sss in the case of Commodore ARNsTRoSG, were
concluded this morning by the well known crimi-
nal peader, p PHELPS, of this city, with brilliant
effort in behalf of the accused.
The trial has been one of the most remarkable on
record. 1t was most touching sight to see thir-
teen Commodore in the navy, none of whom had
aen less than forty years service, and all Of whom
had fought and DleO III VA A'oAs on3
strine. set in judgment over one who after spot
sess career of over ifty-two years, was now Arss
rsirped upon charge of cowardice and treason!
The result Of the trial win probably be known
on Monday.
TIE sloopofwar PaWOee left the Washington
80 yard for Norfolk at g P. N. She sailed with
.e.ied orders, and her officers and men are utterly
s-.3~ont ne to their ultimate destination. She car
-. a;ght uine-inch Paixhan guns, two twelve
-sa,,,,Ys,,s and hundred and ninety men. She was
- =. Z perfect fighting trim before starting
NJ RUSSELL. Of the London Times dined with the
co,',,,ern Commissioners yesterday. He is about
leaving for the South
ua,sbal sANDs and Gov. DENNIsoN, and Attorney
- ,ro1oorr. arrived here this morning. The
80. tvo win urge Col SWAIN as proper sue
'.o..o. 20 Judoe Mclean. They will ind that the
1,.on;aent,s old friend, Judge LOGAN OF Illinois,
stands most in their way.
The name of Secretary CHASE is also connected
with the saae position by some of bis ONO friends
Rt do not think that he has the slightest desire to
be placed on the bench
Tow CoRwIx returned here last nighti ne VIII en-,
bark next week from New York, on GoVernmens
vessel. The Mexican Government has tenoereo
him an escort from Vera Cruz to the Capital
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STATE CONVENTION!
snooSD sATUnDAr IN mArl

After consultation with many Of our politica
friends in various portions of the State it has been
agreed hold State Convention, to nominate acAn-
didate for Governor, on Saturday, the Ilth day of
Nay We hope that our friends in every county will
at once take steps to be represented in that conven
ton by full delegations. State rights and the rights
Of the South viii be seriously endangered by the
triumph of our opponents. 1t behOOves all who OP-
pose Black Republcanism, Federalism and civil
war; to buckle on their armour for the contest Let
Us be up and doing.
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RatsflcatIop on she Cons.lsusIon.

The Aberdeen (Aiss.) Sunny South was one of the
warmest advocates, some time since, for the ratf-
cstip of the Constitution of the Southern Confede.
racy by popular vote 1t thus yields is opinion to
''the exigency of the OCCASION" f
As we anticipated, the Convention at Jackson
almost unanimously ratified, without ceremony, the
Constitution presented Montgomery. To have re-
ferred it directly to the people seems more in ac-
eordanee with the axiom that in them lies the orig
inal sovereign power; but considering the basis
upon which il was formed, the exigency Of the oc-
casion, and the intelligence Of the members con-
prising that august body, we are content.
This is the sentiment of the press and people of
the Confederate States
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READT.-Itis said now that the last mortar is in
its place and that the ammunition and supplies
all in our possession, that every means for the
speedy reduction of Fort Sumter may be said to be
entirely accomplished There is no possibility of
supplies or renforcements being thrown in from the
sea- for there is not the power in the United States
Navy to do it, and of course the reduction of Fort
Sumter is only matter Of time Charleston Courier
OF The 3D.
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GETTING OFF SUPPLIEs-We learn from the War
Department of the Confederate States has sent or
dera to Gen. Beaursgard, commander of the forces
st Charleston, to cut OF all supplies intended for
Mai. Anderson. This movement would seem 10 In,
dictate business Montgomery advertiser, april z.
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DEATH OF Mas. GEO. GRAVEs-We understand
that this gentleman died saddenly at his residence
e this county, ON Monday last. BE was one OF tns
'oldest Inhabitants Maj Graves has filed sever
al important civil and military positions.-hRozr1Ae
Register, april 4.
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New Produce House.

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SINS No IA Market street, 10 receiving the faA.
IL lowing articles, which We offer very low for cash.
$50 bills Family Flour,
500 bags
5O.ooo ID: B.son, Clear Sides Hams and shsslasrs.
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For Sale or Exchange for Negroes.

oEFER for sale ny present residence with Tweutyvs
Of thu best ssrdea laad In the State ATTACKED only
fourth Of mile south Of the city Of Nashy POSSESSION
given innsdistsy. Apply 70 Or address
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accordance with the Of Deed Of trust made By
Pnkney Dews and Elisabeth T. Dews the 9th day
Of January 1851 will sell to the highest bidder, for eaeh.
the courthouse In Nashville Saturday the goth day Of April
1851 the Of land therein conveyed containing
and lis poles situated the Mureesboro Turnpike about
four miles from Nashville; right Of redemption waived
JNO ANDERSON.
Said deed registered pages 47s and as in Book No. 81
In Registers Office Of Davidson county.
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CONSTITUTION OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES, ART. q.
The ratification of the conventions of five States
shall be sufficient for the establishment of this
Constitution between the States ratifying the
same.
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RED AND WHITE IRIsrE PorAroES ar
AUCTEON.

W7ILL Be Addd 70 sale ts morning eighty barrels as
w Nsshsneek POtstOes landing from sssamss Mash
VIE BEhI eHIELDs co.,
sRis-h central Roone.
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Ratification of Constitution byI the Tive
C0nfederacfes.
.covsrrrrrrov OF United sr,rrs ART

CONSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES, ART. q
l. The ratification of the conventions of nine
States shall be sufficient for the establishment of
this Constitution between the States rstfying the
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deem 4 proper, as one of your delegates for the
STATE to make brief report OF the action OF the
Peace Conference and 10 state some reasons for
my vote against the propositions finally agreed
upon. 4f N
The object was to agree upon guarantees for
Southern rights to be finally adopted in the form Of
amendments to fhe Constitution; and by this means
20 give safety and security to the South and har
mouy and perpetuity % the Union.
Twenty one States were represented in the Can
ference, fourteen free and seven slave States each
being entitled to one vote. The slave States being
in great minority, were powerless in the Coufers
ence, as they are in the Union with the free
States They were only available on Questions
where the free States were divided, and they we're
DIVIDED only in this: hoo little TOLL be enough to q1iH
ne eoTder sete States and keep them in Union with
the free States1 There was no purpose or DESIGN
as believe, TO settle on such reasonable guarantees
as might form basis of Union with the Cotton
States The opinion prevailed that less, far less
would quiet and retain the border slave States and
tins opinion was confirmed by the voice of Tens
nessee powerful State in the centre of the South
ern section, uttered against the call of State Con-
Fenton, 70 do and perform what her honor and her
rights demanded in the present crisis. 1t was con-
strued to be reversal of the demands made by
your Legislature, then before the Conference, and
an avowal by the people that Tennessee desired no
guarantees and was content to remain in the Union
without them, Her extreme loyalty TO the Union
was Landed by Republicans, and gave them higher
confidence in the denial of Southern rights demand
ed by the resolutions of Tennessee, Virginia and
other States There was not the remotest POSSIBLE
ty oprocuring from the freesStates recognition of
the justice equality and fairness of those demands
however moderate and reasonable, as we consider
them. So
The Crittenden propositions without amendment
or alteration. were also rejected In a word, no
plan Of settlement that proposed recognition of pro-
perry IN sl1Ues, or the expansion of the area of sGUeTy
or tine right Of transit and temporary soiown of slaves
in the free States, was received with any favor or
countenance. The very name Of slavery is abhor>
rent to Republicans, and is only used by them in
reproach, and denunciation of those who main
tain it.
After much evasion and delsy,a plan of settle
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IMPORTANT MOVE IN THE SENATE TO-
WARDS AN ADJUSTMENT.

wssnnGros Jan. 49, 1861.
On the motion reconsider Mr.. Clarks resolution,
made the Senate this morning, every republican voted
in the negatyc-evcn Gen CameroS who made the mo-
ton to reconsder-but il was carried by democratic
votes.
The molion to strike out Mr.. Cark's aud insert Mr.
Bglers programme submitted the other day. fixing the
time to vote the 18th Of February, took the repub
cans by surprise.
These amendments similar 70 Mr.. Crittendens The
chances in favor Of their adoption Several republicans
in both branches have indicated a willingness 10 20 for
IT,. BY general consent made the order for Mon.
day next, with the understanding that shall be voted
on formally and concluslvely
so the end OF this business will be decided on Monday
The Southern Senators entirely willing and have 50
stated within tho last twenty four hours, to accep
either Crtendens or Biglers plan. This is the only
thing that will put stop 70 the revolution now running
through the entire South. Will the republicans sustain
IT, and give peace to the country Upon them the
whole responsibility Of saving the country.
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LETTER FROM HON. WILLIAM DUER.

UswfoO, Jan. IL, 1901
letter op the national crisis from Hon. William Ducr
ia published in the oswcgo papers He declares the laws
must be enforced and treason put down There should
be united North, and concession 70 unjust demands
involving change in the usual legislation Of the country
The secession OF the North must be guarded against for
New England is worth more TO the federal Union than
South Carolina or Georgia He recommcnds--hrst the
enforcement Of the laws; second, justice TO
the SOUTH and the removal Of every reasonable Of
complaint; third the refusal Of extreme demands in
vclvng radical change in the character Of govern
men and opposed to the strong and general OF
the North fourth permission TO the Southern states TO
retire from the rnion, If such Is their deliberate wish
by means Of amendment T. the constitution obedience
to the hos tcing str,sy wacied untI this coect &C.
,cmrlisfed.
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IMPORTANT FROM GEORGIA.

MTIIhDObVHIE, jan 10, IB6I
The Convention In secret session all day AT four
r. NJ adopted rcsolutons;-Frst declaring tho right
and duty Of Georgia to seccde and, second appointing
Committee Of Seventeen report An ordinance Of seces
sion, by vote Of yeas, 1e5; nays, 100.
II. V. Johnson introduced resolutions as ubstitut,
for those adopted looking TO cooperation, inviting con
vention Of the South at Atlanta in February Mr. John
sons resolution was lost.
Mr. stephens, during the debate said II Georha deter
mines TO secede tho sooner she does 30 the better
Cannon are firing, the flag Of Independence Is waving
from the Capitol, skyrockets flying, and there are
music aud other demonstrations
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Mr.. sHERMAN's SPEECH ON THE CRISIS.

WAFHTSVIVV, Jun. TO, 1901.
In the House to-day the debate continued and closed
on the Army bin Mr. Sherman Of ONO the leader Of tho
House, making the concluding formal speech fle dc.
Tended bis state against tho charge Of having upon her
statute books any laws in conflict with the constitution
ard Mr. valandgham came 70 his by showing that
an offensive Personal Liberty bill had been repealed Mr.
sherman stated that he had conversed with leading men
from the south who assured him that 10 concessions or
compromises that tho North could make would prevent
dissolution u ine Union hat Tho Gulf states would
al 90 cot u he Crior, and therefore he naturally
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inquired, "what the good Of comnrornses, He said
with much force and great effect to the Southern Nom
beIs. "You do not say you can either bring
back the seeding st4tes others from seeding
il we compromises but you united in telling ms that
not coercc the seeding states back % an obe
dence of the laws they have grossly violated On the
other hand, you do tell MS that You viii he
submissive aud you win not go out Of the
Union il We yield all principles and all that have
AAr that Is worth fighting for. Mr. sherman told
the south very briefly that the republican party would
make no such concessions They had violated no laws;
they successfully charged with having done
They had elected President intended TO irauguratc
him. and he advised the Southern keep quiet
and not pass judgment upon his administration in ad
vance, as they had perverted all his declarations prin
cpes in the past The speech of Mr. Sherman is viewed
by the secessonsts as declaration Of
Tho previous question called the Army bin and
II passed In committee. 1t approprates millions
Of dollars
Notwithstanding the immincnce OF dissolution, polti-
clans find time to discuss matters pertaining to the in
coming administration II Mr.. Sherman's speech 10 tho
House this afternoon foreshadowed any branch of the
policy Of Mr. Lincoln il that the utio thule Of the
republicans was to admit New Mexico State, terri
tory described to be which turkey could
not fly without starving, and, further, entirely repu
dating Crittendens compromise. This being accepted
as the extent OF the conciaory intentions Of the new
administration, there would have been no doubt abou
the course of the Southern States bu. Mr. Sherman
cared he did not speak for anybody but himself and
therefore he should not be taken the mouthpece OF
Mr. Lincoln. The speech will do nothing toward alcvat
ing the present state of feeling.
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IMPORTANT FROM LOUISIANA.

NKw ORLEANS, Jan. II, 1861.
The programme for Lousisna's secession 10 already
agreed upon by tho leading members Of tho Convention.
Arrangements arc being perfected among the seeding
States for holding general Convention u Montgomery,
on the Goth Of February to devise tho plan Of the new
confederacy to adopt tho federal constitution, claim
tte and ask recognition by the European Powers and tho
United States.
Tho Presidents message Is strongly animadvsrted on
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