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n, S. C., was on Monday last arrested by the people of Georgetown on a charge of treason against the State. A letter was found written by him and addressed to Mr. Buchanan, stating that he (Merriman) had just cleared vessels in the name of the United States, and that he would continue to do so. The letter calls upon the Presidentf Florida to seize the forts and other Government property at Key West and Pensacola. It says: "These forts can command the whole Gulf trade; and should Mr. Buchanan carry out what appears to be his present plan, he certainly must desire to hold possession of these forts. He may thus, with the assistance of war steamers, bor twice by confusion on the floor. At the conclusion of his remarks three cheers were given for Gov. Hicks, three for Major Anderson, three groans for President Buchanan and three groans for South Carolina. Resolutions were adopted expressive of a desire for a compromise for the settlement of existing difficulties on a
re the Board of Underwriters to-morrow, when they will probably agree upon this clause; if so, all the companies will unite in the same restriction. We learn also that the companies have generally advanced their rates one hundred percent, on risks from this port to Charleston.--To ports in the Gulf of Mexico, the same advance will probably be demanded. Florida. Before the secession ordinance was adopted in Florida, Mr. Edmund Ruffin, of Virginia, addressed the Convention. Bishop Rutledge, of the Diocese of Florida, has handed to the Treasurer of the State of Florida an obligation to pay $500 to assist in defraying the expenses of the State, so soon as the Convention passes the Ordinance of Secession. Meeting in Baltimore. A very large Union meeting was held at Baltimore on Thursday evening. Among the most distinguished speakers was Hon. Reverdy Johnson. He made a legal argument of great length against the right of secession.--He also thought it necessary that
t as I have no opportunity of finding it out, I do not mention them. It is impossible to imagine a gayer and more animated scene than the fort is during the day; the men rapidly passing to and fro doing the various duties assigned them; the labor is severe, and one would suppose that by night nature would claim her rest, but up to tatoo, which is beaten at 2 o'clock at night every quarter resounds with gay sounds and shouts that come from many hearts. The "Marsellaise." "Dixie's and." "Mickey, are you drunk," "Rap Slap," and other songs with like euphonious names, ring out upon the night. But after tatoo all is still and silent as death. A schooner arrived last night, having on board a very large quantity of powder, and it is being put in the magazine to-day. On Thursday there will be a relief sent down, and such soldiers as are compelled to go home will return. There are twenty from the Chatham artillery who will return, and their places will be filled from town.
fence were in the hands of the soldiery of the State of Alabama. The sudden stroke of policy in Alabama, the coup d'etat and coup de guerre, was quietly and effectively carried out in this wise: Acting under the Governor's orders, at eleven o'clock on Thursday night, the following companies detailed for that service embarked on a steamer for Fort Morgan: the "Cadets," Capt. Sands; the "Fusiliers," Lieutenant Emrick commanding; that "Independent Rifles." Capt. Stikes, and the "Artillery,"Capt. Ketchum. Steaming down the bay they arrived at the Fort about 3 o'clock and quietly occupied it, its only garrison being an Ordnance Sergeant and his family, and a laborer or so. The Fort is now held by the greater portion of the force which took possession, about two hundred men being under arms. The works are being put in more defensible condition. The detachment detailed for the seizure of the Mt. Vernon U. S. Arsenal, located forty-five miles up the river, consisted of the "Mobile Rif
of Virginia, asking if he shall pay his board for the next six months; that the young men at the University were rapidly enlisting in the various military organizations of the State, and making every preparation to leave in case the State needed their services. The United States Marines still maintain their position at Fort Washington, without further reinforcements. Maj. Terrett has been relieved from the command of the fortress by Capt. Taylor, of the Marine Corps. Capt. Taylor is a native of Alexandria, Va. There was a mass meeting at Nottoway Court-House, Va., on Tuesday. Although the mud was deep and the weather inclement the attendance was very large. The Rev. Edward Martin, of the Presbyterian Church, and Dr. Campbell, both made eloquent speeches in favor of arming the county, and $5,000 was subsequently raised in the form of county bonds. The Nottoway troop, numbering fifty-two, were on parade. A rifle company is to be organized at Blacks and Whites Saturday.
uantity of powder, and it is being put in the magazine to-day. On Thursday there will be a relief sent down, and such soldiers as are compelled to go home will return. There are twenty from the Chatham artillery who will return, and their places will be filled from town. If anything of importance occurs, I will try and advise you. Very truly. Barraxe. P. S.--I learn by letters from town to-day that some consternation has been produced by the construction of Commandant Bartow's order in regard to any one found asleep on his post. The order simply stated that the exigencies of the times required that strict military discipline should be observed, and the penalty of being caught asleep was death, by the articles of war; but none of us anticipate the execution of such an order; in fact, the men are to alert at every duty that it will never be deserved. B. The forts at Key West. The Charleston Mercury is appealing to the people of Florida to seize the forts
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suspended. Fort Sumter. While the engagement lasted, no demonstration whatever was made by the command in possession of the frowning fortress — Sumter — except the opening of the port-holes and running out of the guns which bear upon Morris' Island and Moultrie. Major Anderson, however, prudently forbore to fire, and no doubt experienced great relief when he saw the vessel steaming out of the harbor. The feeling at Castle Pinckney. At Castle Pinckney, under command of Col. Pettigrew, the ardor of the men knew no bounds. The greatest eagerness was shown by all to have a shot at the stranger, with the intention of bringing out the fire of Fort Sumter. The guns of the Castle were all manned simply upon the spontaneous movement of the men themselves. Each sprang to his post, without command of the officer in change. It was with the greatest difficulty than he could restrain them from firing; and it was not until a peremptory order to that effect was given that they
preparation to leave in case the State needed their services. The United States Marines still maintain their position at Fort Washington, without further reinforcements. Maj. Terrett has been relieved from the command of the fortress by Capt. Taylor, of the Marine Corps. Capt. Taylor is a native of Alexandria, Va. There was a mass meeting at Nottoway Court-House, Va., on Tuesday. Although the mud was deep and the weather inclement the attendance was very large. The Rev. Edward MartCapt. Taylor is a native of Alexandria, Va. There was a mass meeting at Nottoway Court-House, Va., on Tuesday. Although the mud was deep and the weather inclement the attendance was very large. The Rev. Edward Martin, of the Presbyterian Church, and Dr. Campbell, both made eloquent speeches in favor of arming the county, and $5,000 was subsequently raised in the form of county bonds. The Nottoway troop, numbering fifty-two, were on parade. A rifle company is to be organized at Blacks and Whites Saturday.
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seceding or revolting State." The subject will come before the Board of Underwriters to-morrow, when they will probably agree upon this clause; if so, all the companies will unite in the same restriction. We learn also that the companies have generally advanced their rates one hundred percent, on risks from this port to Charleston.--To ports in the Gulf of Mexico, the same advance will probably be demanded. Florida. Before the secession ordinance was adopted in Florida, Mr. Edmund Ruffin, of Virginia, addressed the Convention. Bishop Rutledge, of the Diocese of Florida, has handed to the Treasurer of the State of Florida an obligation to pay $500 to assist in defraying the expenses of the State, so soon as the Convention passes the Ordinance of Secession. Meeting in Baltimore. A very large Union meeting was held at Baltimore on Thursday evening. Among the most distinguished speakers was Hon. Reverdy Johnson. He made a legal argument of great length again
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. He was then escorted to a carriage, and driven, in company with two Aids of the Governor, to the wharf, where he re-embarked for the fort. The correspondence between Major Anderson and Gov. Pickens has been published by telegraph; but as a part of the history of the important event, we publish in full the letter of the last-named gentleman, of which only a sketch came over the wires: The Governor's letter. State of South Carolina, Executive Office Headquarters, Charleston, 9th January, 1861. Sir: Your letter has been received. In it you make certain statements which very plainly show that you have not been duly informed by your Government of the precise relations which now exist between it and the State of South Carolina. Official information has been communicated to the Government of the United States that the political connection heretofore existing between the State of South Carolina and the States which were known as the United States had ceased; and that the S
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