Named Entity Results, South Carolina (South Carolina, United States)

oner load of soldiers and provisions passed without being challenged, had been a naval vessel, she would have been hailed as soon as she came in sight, and made to give an account of herself, or else sunk upon the spot. We have no doubt that South Carolina is in earnest, and being so, the best thing she can do is to select the most skillful and experienced among the officers of the United States Army, who have resigned or are about to resign, and make him Generalissimo, with the most plenary po that every man with a clean shirt will want to be an officer, and that few will be inclined to submit to the rigor of military discipline. We see nothing of this disposition, however, among the brave gentlemen who now swell the ranks of the South Carolina soldiery. We take it for granted that men of the highest social pretensions in the South will not be slow to volunteer in the ranks, as the highest nobles and gentlemen of England did on the apprehension of a French invasion. The ranks of t

ica. [second Dispatch.] Washington, Dec. 31, 9 P. M. --The reported appointment of Gen. Scott acting Secretary of War is evidently a mistake, as Postmaster General Holt is now acting in that position, temporarily or permanently. [third Dispatch.] Washington, Dec. 31, 11 P. M. --No decisive action was taken by the Cabinet to-day relative to the Charleston forts. The President's special message will probably be transmitted to Congress Wednesday.--It is understood that he will submit such facts as have come to his knowledge, for such legislative action as may be considered necessary concerning the secession movements. Senator Hunter, of Virginia, intends introducing a resolution having in view an adjustment of property, and other questions, with any acceding State. W. H. Trescott, Secretary to the South Carolina Commissioners, will leave Washington to-morrow for Charleston. The Commissioner will remain to await Executive and Legislative action.

From South Carolina.the arsenal at Charleston taken. Augusta, Ga., Dec. 30. --South Carolina troops yesterday took possession of the U. S. Arsenal at Charleston, containing many thousands of muskets and a large quantity of military stores. They have hitherto only guarded the outside of the arsenal. Military preparaSouth Carolina troops yesterday took possession of the U. S. Arsenal at Charleston, containing many thousands of muskets and a large quantity of military stores. They have hitherto only guarded the outside of the arsenal. Military preparations in South Carolina are zealously progressing, and volunteers have been tendered from seven Southern States, among them officers of the Army and Navy and West Point students. The services of Capt S. M. Morgan, of Tennessee, have been accepted. The Convention at Charleston is in secret session on the subject of light-housSouth Carolina are zealously progressing, and volunteers have been tendered from seven Southern States, among them officers of the Army and Navy and West Point students. The services of Capt S. M. Morgan, of Tennessee, have been accepted. The Convention at Charleston is in secret session on the subject of light-houses. The Montgomery (Ala.) Confederation says that the members of the Alabama Convention in favor of co-operation have a majority of often or fifteen. It is said on the authority of the Chairman, that the secret sessions of the South Carolina Convention, will occupy the time principally until adjournment.

Army of South Carolina --W. H. Gibbes late Lieutenant in the United States Army, has been appointed, by Gov. Pickens, commander of the fortifications at Beaufort, with the rank of Captain. Dr. R. W. Gibbes, Sr., is now in Charleston. He holds the office of Surgeon General. This department was organized Saturday.

was postponed until Monday next. Mr. Benjamin, of Louisiana, addresses Senate. He declared that the crisis now to the country had not come without warning, yet the Republicans had scoffed at and reflected them. Now they saw the truth. South Carolina had become a free and independent State; Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama, would resume their independence next week, and Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas would soon follow. The question now is whether their independence shall be recognized or civil war begun. South Carolina is only repealed in 1860 what she did in 1782. She had the right to do that, because the compact which bound her having been broken one side was broken on all sides. The press Union had been formed on this principle nine States seceding from the old Confederation. He quoted from the debates in the Conventions of '88-89, to show the truth of this, a sustained the position by well considered arguments. He declared that the States have two classes of

The news. --The telegraph this morning informs us that the South Carolina troops have taken possession of the U. S. Arsenal at Charleston. The U. S. Revenue cutter Harriet Lane has been ordered from New York to Charleston, and left yesterday for that port. A rumor prevailed in Washington yesterday that Gen. Scott was acting as Secretary of War, but the latest dispatches last night announce that the post is at present filled by Mr. Holt. The opinion seems to prevail in Washington that it is doubtful whether Congress will have a quorum again. The Senate Crisis Committee yesterday asked to be discharged, having been unable to agree upon any plan of compromise.