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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1861-03-14
For the Southern Congress.
HON. JAMES L. ORR.


The following communication to the eSpartanburg
Express urges tine selection of our distinguished
townsman to represent this section of the State in
the Southern Congress:
MEssRs EDIroRs: new and brighter era his
dawned upon the history of the South. Our con-
nection with the United States has been irreyoca-
bly severed. 4 Southern Confcderacy has been
organized, and the new Government will soon be
put into active operation. And as our people will
soon be called upon to elect member to the
Southern Congress, we beg leave respectfully to
nominate Hon. James L. Orr for that position
The distinguished ability with which COL Orr so
recently represented this Congressional District in
the National Councils of the late United States
makes it entirely unnecessary for US to say any
thing about his eminent qualifications for the Office
The great reluctance with which his constituents
suffered him to retire is evidence of their entire
confidence and approval of his course while in
their service. For some time past Southern MEM
.ers have been in minority in the Congress of
the United States, and consequently only noninal-
ly filed seats in that body. But the case will be
different in the Southern Congress. new Gov
crrmcn. is being iuargmased and we need the
services of oar first, BEST and greatest men to as
sis; in shaping its destiny. And though we could
not do otherwise than acquiesce in the wishes Of
Col Orr to retire from the Congress of The United
States, we now, however, claim and urge the right
of the people, to call fer lis services for the good of
our country in the present cvcntful crisis. We
hope tha: the changes in poticalrclations will
induce Col Orr to consider The question, and that
he will regard the call of his fcllowcitizens for his
services as imperative upon him in times like the
present, even at the sacrifice of his personal pref
fcrenccs, feeling confident, rs do, that his re-
turn to public life at this time will be hailed with
great satisfaction by the people of our State, and
of tie whole South SPARPANbuRd-,
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Southern Congress.

MONTGOMERY, March 12.-There was nothing of
interest transacted in public session to-day in the
Congress. recess is daily cxpccted-certainly
during the week.
President Cobb has sent certified copies of Per-
manent Constitution to the several State conyen-
tions.
The Alabama Convention received the Perma-
nent Constitution to-day. 1t is expected that it
will be ratified tomorrow.
president Stephens has gone to crawfords-
vile.
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The Academy Cadets.

This excellent, spirited and well-disciplined
corps, under command of Capt. j. NJ. ADAMS,
paradcd On the public square on Tuesday at noon,
affording no little qualification to their numerous
friends from the country. Their prompt, soldierly
movements met enthusiastic praise on all sides.
The military feature in the Academy has justly
done much to render that institution so popular.
In eventful, revolutionary times especially, the
the youth should be trained to military discipline.
And our boys" are no ways laggard in receiving
the enthusiasm incident to such training Sue
cess to you, young gentlemen, in all your efforts.
By the way, what has become of that commcnda-
BILE undertaking of the ladies in having suitable
flag prepared for the Cadets :? They should have
it, by all means, without delay.
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Fort Sumter.

The news in our columns indicate that this Fed
eral post, whose occupancy by the United States
troops we have all along contended was burning
shame and disgrace to us as people, will soon be
delivered over to the Confederate Government.
While we do not place implicit reliance on these
dispatches, nor accept them as cmbodying the fu-
ture course of the abolition regme there IS still re-
mote probability that the policy thus marked out
will be acted on. If true that Major ANDERSON is
running short of supplies, (and we entertain no
doubt on that point, there is but choice to be
made by our enemies, which is between abandon
ing the Fort OF making the foolish attempt to re-
inforce and sustain the troops already there By
accepting the frst-named policy, end is virtual
ly obtained and there can be peaceful solution
of existing Misunderstanding the reverse, and
human ken cannot divine the result, as war in eve
ry sense of the word becomes inaugurated by that
single step. Without venturing an opinion as to
the course likely to be pursued by Old Abe, and
leaving the reader to judge for himself, we yet
trust, for the sake of the thousands whose lives
are involved in that decision, that "the distin-
gnshed rail-splitter" will order his hirelings to
quit our section, unless they desire to enter the
service of the Confederate States and assist us in
becoming what we of right ought to be, o free and
Independent people.
Having advocated, in our humble way, an attack
upon the Fort in question, We deem it not i'm
Bile policy of our own Government, as it becomes
revealed, is not involved with such dissatisfaction
as we have been constrained to believe. Before
Lincoln was inauguracd, we honestly felt that it
would be lasting calumny upon our section to al
low the besieged Forts to pass'into his hands. But
preparations were necessary, which caused delay
and loss of time delegates from seeding States
we're engaged in laying the foundation of another
government and pcriecting our liberties as best
they could disintegration in the old concern was
fast being accomplished and the great issues which
brought about secession were being discussed
where little understood, until our cause was
strengthening in moral point of view and be-
coming justified by friends of liberty and indepen-
dcncc in all quarters of the globe. Thus, while
waiting our efforts met with energetic success
and now, that Lincoln is duly crowned king over
his rightful subjects and not over US, We think
true policy dictates that the war; if begun at all,
should begin OF his own accord, provided alrays,
that it can and will be made necessary for him to
make his election at an early day. The authori-
ties seem to understand his course, and to be
shaping their action to meet either and any alter
native While they relax none of their efforts IN
preparing for the worst, we are content to await
the fnality of affairs.
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Everett,s Varieties.

This popular exhibition will be in town on to-
morrow and next day, and afford amusement for
our citizens for two nights only. The well-known
character of their performances will attract goodly
houses on each occasion, and serve most pleasant
ly to while away On hour or two in these times of
political excitement, when tile mind is wearcd
with anxiety and doubt. Forgetting, for season,
the momcntous issues of the day, endeavor to
" drive dull care away" By visit on Friday and
Saturday evenings to the varied, humorous and
interesting performances which EVERETT always
presents.
For particulars, see the conspicuous posters and
small bills in public places
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1861-03-14
The Reeimental Flag.

a correspondent in previous issue, over the
signature of "Pickens," urged the suggestion
upon the citizens of this anG adjoining Districts
from which the Fourth Regiment of Volunteers
was organized, that they should purchase and pre-
sent suitable Flag for said Regiment The
Pickens Courier, in noticing the communication of
our friend makes the following comments and ad-
ditional suggestion. We are much pleased with
the amendment offered by the Courier, and feel
satisfied that "Pickens will acquiesce in the ar
ranpement proposed. What say the ladies'? Their
notrotic impulses will lead them to consummation
of this idea, we have no doubt. We would be
most happy to hear from any of them disposed to
suorcst some concert of action or assume the
leadership in this matter. We trust that modesty
or feelings of delicacy will not retard any lady
desirous of uniting in so worthy and laudable an
undertaking. We copy from the Courier:
A correspondent, writing for the Anderson pa
pers over the signature Of " Pickens," suggests
that the wealthy :" citizens of Anderson Pickeus
and Greenyille combine, and procure flag for the
gallant volunteer Regiment organized in these dis
tricts. This is very well. Tut we would respect
fully suggest that the LADIES Of these districts be
entrusted with the task of preparing o Regimental
banner Who so well as they? Could every lady
in these districts contribute her mite in any way
would it not be highly pri7ed by the volunteer!
we think so. We merely tn ow out the suggestion
for what it may be wortl. Any man will de-
fend the standard of his country when placed IN
his keeping by his fair cour trywomen!
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Permanent constitutiongof the Confederate States.


The Permanent Constitution of the Confederate
States of North America was adopted by the Pro-
visional Congress at Montgomery on Saturday last.
1t has not yet reached us, but the following sum-
mary of its main features we find in the Columbia
papers of Tuesday. We hope to publish the entire
document next week:
No person of foreign birth, not q citizen Of the
Confederate Staies shall be allowed to vote for any
officer, civil or POLITICAL State or Federal.
Under the first census, South Carolina will be
entitled to representation of five in the Congress;
Georgia ten; Alabama nine; Florida two; Missis-
sippi seven; Louisiana six; Texas six. Each State
to have two Senators.
State Legislature may impeach Judicial or
Federal officer resident and acting in said State, by
q two-thirds vote.
Both branches Of, Congress may grant seats on
the floor of either House to the principal officer Of
each Executive Department, with the privilege OF
discussing measures relating to his department.
The representation of three-ffths slaves is con-
tinucd.
Congress not allowed, through duties, to foster
any branch of industry.
The foreign slave trade is prohibited.
Congress is prohibited from making appropria-
tions unless by vote of two-thirds of both Houses
except the appropriation be asked by some Depart
mcnt or the President
No extra compensation allowed any contractor
or agent after the contract is made and service
dered.
Every law or resolution having force of lawshall
relate to but one subject, and be expressed by the
title.
The tenure Of the Office of President and Vice
President shall be for six years.
The principal officers of the Department and Di-
plomatic service removable at the pleasure of the
Pre- ident. The other civil officers removable VIXEN
their services are unnecessary, Or for other good
causes, but the causes of removal must be reported
to the Senate, practically, and no captious remo-
vals will be tolerated.
Other States may be admitted into the Confedc-
racy by vote of two-thirds of both Houses.
The Confederacy may acquire territory, and
slavery shall be acknowledged and protected by
Congress and the Territorial Government
When FIVE States ratify it, this Constitution will
be established for said States; until ratified the
Provisional Constitution will be continued in force,
not extending beyond one year.
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Sunarior Cigars.

We tender thanks for liberal samples of those
I" fine old Principe and Plantation Cigars" which
can be obtained from EvINs s HUBBARD, under
meath our oificc. These brands are fayoritcs with
all connoisscurs Of the weed, and we recommend
those offered by our friends as genuine and excel
lent. From long and extensive experience, We may
be qualified to pronounce judgment in such matters.
Z. s. II. have just received other inviting and
desirable articles III their line. See their adver-
tisements in another place.
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No.th Carolina.

From'thc latest and nearly complete returns, we
arc informed that the people of North Carolina
have voted for Convention by few hundred ma
jority A decided majority are Southern Rights, .
says the Raleigh State Journal If that means I'M
mediate secession, we truly rejoiccd at the re-
suit in old Rip Van Wicklc But should it indicate
quasi seccssionsts, who are willing to accept com
promise and reconstruction, We would have none
of it, and deeply lament The apathy and solid in
difference of our ncighbor. We hope for the best.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1861-03-14
Tho Sunday School Convection.

From an advertisement in another column, the
members and friends of the Anderson District Sun
day School Convention will observe that the regu-
lar scmi-annual meeting will be held in the Court
House on Friday the Odd inst, at IL o'clock a. m.
The Rev. W. 7. FARnow, (who is State Secretary,
we believe will deliver q Lecture in the Baptist
Church at 7 o'clock the same evening. There
should be a general attendance on the occasion of
all interested in the NOBLE praiseworthy objects in
view
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Military Election.

An election was holden on last Saturday in the
Volunteer Company raised from the lst Battalion,
4th Regiment S. {. IL, to FIJI the vacancy occa-
stoned by The promotion of their late Captain, j..
D. AslIMoRy, with tho following result:
WM ANDERSON, Captain; WM. J. Broom, FIRST
Lieutenant, rice ANDERSON, promoted; W. n. Ma
Jon, Second Lieutenant, rice BNooA, promoted; e.
NJ. BnowN, Third Lieutenant, ricc M..Jor, promo
tod
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An Unreasonable Request.

An exchange, whose sufferings are akin to ours
we suspect, has the following:
To ask an editor for his best exchanges, is deci-
dedly Observation-Disclosures ask the man for his
hat, for without his exchanges and scissors, he
would soon have but little need of hat or anything
else-if he continues in the busincss-except the
services of an undertaken.
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nTha psaai5ent,s ITisce.n

The accomplished niece of Ex-presi,lcat BucH-
AxAx, Miss HARRIET Lane who presided at the
White House during her uncles administration
was married on the Fourth of March to Mr. CAR
Isle, leading lawyer of Washington city. 1t is
stated that she will be 81 years old the 2Sh of
Mag next. A narrow escape from being an old
maid
In papers of yesterday We notice the above is
denied What pity.
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q Policy and Prospects Of the
Southern Confederation.

The Southern Confederation is march
ing steadily on with it's organization, and
the, policy which it is inaugurating prom
ises to add stability to it's existence and
dignity to its future. There are many
features about this new government which
are calculated to invest it with advanta-
ges superior to those which the Northern
Confederacy enjoys. In the first place,
tits maintained by able statesmen that
we at the North can boast of more of the
demagogue class in the composition of
our government than that higher order of
patriots which shine SO brilliantly in the
ranks of the early founders of the repub-
lie.
Jefferson Davis, the President of the
Southern Confederacy, is soldier as well
as statesman. He is firm, bold, quick
and daring. Mr.. Stephens, too is gifted
with a fine intellect and the wisdom
which dictated the selection of conserva-
tive minds for the Cabinet to the exclu-
sion of the more ultra politicians of the
South, forms striking contrast with the
party animus that inspired the elevation
ofcertain extremists to seats in the Cabi-
net Council of the administration at Wash
irigton. The Southern Confederacy now
comprises seven States, with total pop
alation of over FIVE millions, and should
subsequent events drive the border slave
States into coalition with those already
seeded consumation which the latter
are endeaYoring to bring about-the Con-
federacy will be composed of fifteen SOW
ereign States, with population of l2,
43s, ,4Os-or nearly two-thi.ds of the pop
ulation of the Northern Confederacy Of
nineteen States. The population Of the
seven States now united urlder one gov
ernment is distributed as follows:
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ANDY Johnson.

The papers state that this rcdoubtablc coercion
ist and valiant co-adjutor of the abolitioniss, at
present Senator from Tennessee and nominally a
Southern man, was called upon list week by some
New Workers., and in return for their compliment
tary visit, expressed himself in can eloquent,
earnest Union speech, cnaorsing LMcOlns inaugural,
uithout qualification" How ungratcful in Old Abe,
that Andy has no place in his Cabinet.
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The ARMY OF M1ss1ss1ppI.-The Jack
son Mississippian learns from Adjutant
General Griffith: that fourteen companies
have been regularly mustered into SER
vice of the State, under the new military
law-twelve of infantry, one of artillery,
and one of cavalry. The application are
quite numerous, and before long Mississi-
ppi will show to the world that her sons
are ready to enter the field in her SER
vice. The Governor has appointed Gen
eral Van Dorm Major General Of the army
of Mississippi.
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I,ha Ranortad Evacuation.

LArEsr.--rhc Columbia Guardian of yesterday
has the following:
We waited last evening until late hour to re-
ceivc some confirmation of the many rumors rela-
tive to the evacuation of Fort Sumter. We are
disappointed however, and from good sources OF
information, we are compelled to advise our read
ers to receive the current rumors with caution. No
authentic dispatches have yet been received.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1861-03-14
TaZas,

On the 4th of March, the Convention formally
declared Texas out of the Union and the Governor
issued his proclamation to that effect. An ordi-
nance was passed authorizing the delegates, nj:
ready appointed, to represent Texas in the Pro-
visional Government of the Confederate States.
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Great Reyiyal.

Some faccticus writer, in commenting on the
swarm of oificc-sccEcrs about Washington, re-
marks that more sinners now seeking Abra-
hams Lincoln) bosom than have been on the arx-
ious seats for many years before.
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ygnsnsaI.

MARRIED, on the 18th of January last, by Rev.
James H. Sullivan, of Fayette Co., Ala, Mr.. WIN.
G. Srow, of said County, to Miss SARAH h. WAM-
MACK. Of Tuscaloosa, Ala.
On the 1Ath Of February. by Rev. VIM. L. Jones,
Mr.. FRANCIS NJ. BLACK to bliss SAMANTHA a.
BLAKENzy, all Of Fayette Co., Ala.
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Editorial Visitor.

Our old friend W. p PRICE, Esq, senior editor
Of the Grccnville Enterprise, IGNORED us with n
visit on Monday. The Enterprise, he informed us,
was fourishing and we'll supported, as it richly de-
serves to be by the Grcenvc and other folk.
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nsy- The Palmetto Riacmcn drill on next satur-
day and every Saturday thereafter until otherwise
ordered Capt. WHITTIER requests us to state that
those who have not obtained their hats should do
so at once, SIS the remainder will be disposed of to
merchants without delay.
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The following officers have been elect
ed in the Seventh Regiment of Volunteers
comprising those from Edgefeld and Alb
beville: Thomas G.. Bacon, Of Edgefeld,
Colonel; Robert A. Fair, of Abbeville,
LieutenantCo Colonel; Emmett Seibels, of
Edgefeld, Major.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1861-03-14

The RUMoRED VEro BY PRESIDENT DA-
v1s.-The Charleston Evening Nens, of
the 9Th, contains the following in refer
ence to the exercise of the veto by Presi-
dent Davis:
"There has been no confirmation Of the
report that President Davis had vetoed
the Act of the Congress Of the Confeder-
alton suppressing the slave trade. There
was so little credit to be attached to this
report that we did not copy it. But as it
has received certain degree of currency,
it may be well to say that such state
ment is intrinsically improbable. Presi-
dent Davis would not exercise so impor-
tant branch of the Executive preroga-
tive in the very infancy of a Government,
on so momentous an Act, and one which
had received the almost unanimous assent
of the Congress"
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Virginia.

1t is said that Virginia will yet sccede-her Con-
vention is Eccoming impressed with the necessity
We fcrvently trust native soil will not be dis
graccd by ignoble submission.
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AN INCIDENT AT THE FoRTs.-At an
early hour yesterday morning, while the
gunners were firing blank cartridges from
the guns of the Iron Battery at Cum
ming's Point, one of the guns loaded with
ball, the men not being aware Of the fact,
was discharged. The ball struck the
wharf of Fort Sumter, close to the gate.
This, it appears, caused some excitement
in the garrison of Sumter, for three OF
four of the ports fronting Cummings
Point were soon after thrown open. No
warlike reply to the unintentional shot
was given, however; and about two hours
afterwards boat was sent over to ex-
plain the occurrence to Major Anderson.
The Major received the message in good
part, and thus the matter ended, after
having caused no little talk at the harbor
forts and in the city.-Mercmy.
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The Army Bill.

In the Southern Congress, on Friday lass, the
Army Bill, proposing to raise 10000 regulars, was
passed.
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V1RGfN1A.-All the Virginia papers rep
resent the impetus given to the secession
feeling in that State by the inaugural of
Abraham Lincoln as something rcmarl1a-
bic and unprecedented. A Richmond
correspondent of the Petersburg Erpress
says:
The excitement here is still on the in
crease, and the rage for secession beyond
all expectation. The inaugural of Lin
coin has crushed completely the Union
sentiment Every man you meet now is
for immediate secession. 1 understand,
too, from reliable authority that the cause
of the South is rapidly gaining ground in
the Convention. Many entertain strong
hopes that a Secession Ordinance will
pass early next week.
A gentleman recently from Richmond
confirms this statement, and says that Gu
erybody in Richmond seems to be for Sc
cession.