Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1861, Page 3

LOCAL NEWS. UP Though Tux Sraz is printed on the fastest Steam press in use south of Baltimore, its edition is 0 lnrye a8 to require it to be put to press at an early howr; Advertisements, therefore, should be sent In before 12 o'clock m.; otherwise they may Set appear until the next day. as Netice.—District of Columbia Advertisements Fo be Inserted in the BaLtatore Sun are received At and forwarded from Tux Star Office. Garat Times at THE Wigwam —The Journal Corrected—Sundry Perplezing Questions Arise— The Question of the Enlarged Exrcutrve Commit- tee Settled—Harmony —— Restored in the Wigwam—Mr. McNair Explodes a Bombshell Among the Kanks of the Secessionists—Mr Hunt sakes @ Motion which Excites and Ast Mr. MeNair—Three Cheers for Everybody weekly meeting of the Republican Association at the aiqouas last night was largely attended as usual. The secretary read the journal, and Mr. Krzy- zanowski requested that that part of the same which rela to what he had said at t! last meeting about the contingent withdrawal of the German republicans from this Association be cor- rected so 38 to confor n to the correct report of the said remarks as published inthe Evening Star; carried. Several new members were added to the long list in the black book. The question first taken up after the conclusion of the above preliminaries was the motion mad by Mr. C. Wood at the last meeting of his inten. tion to submit an amendment to the constitution which sbould exclude the officers of this Assecia- ation from serving as members of the executive committee. Mr. Wood wanted, before any action was taken upon this amendment, to make a personal expla- mation. He wanted to say to this Association that the report which appeared in the Republican and in the Star of what he had said and done at the rman republican meeting on last Tuesday bt was false and infamous in every particular. He never said or implied in anything that he said or did at that meeting, a thing that he had thus deen reported to bave said and done. He wished to make this stal i pan friends here who were present there to state whether he spoke the truth. Mr. Kzyzanowski would explain. He desired te say that he concurred in every word that Mr Woed had just said. The statements alluded to were false in every particular, and he stood here ready to maintain that, not with words alone, but ‘with the sword is necessary. [Sensation.) ‘The Party who bad written thataccount had made iron- jeal charges and allusions to himself because he (the speaker) was of Sclavonic race. The speaker was proud of his Sclavonic origin. He knew the man who had written that account. He had been sent to that meeting by certain instigators. He had thought to get the speaker out of bis pesition in the German association, and had attempted to carry his object by impnting false motives and feeling to the American people. ‘The speaker be- lieved that the heart of every Americ beats warmly for every adopted citizen. The man who wrote that report is named Cluss. He isa tall German, with big spectacles. read a long piece in German. He,in that commu- ation denounced this association as a set of Know Nothings. except the officérs. (Cheers, and cries of ‘go it’] There was no reporter of an American present. Mr. Hilton hoped this sort of discussion would cease. [tseemed that when Greek meets Greek then ctanes the tug of war—and when Dutch meets Dutch, then comes the lager beer. [Laughter and Soeers } Mr K. hoped he would be permitted to go on He would respectfully suggest to the last speaker, that if he thought the principles of the Dutch had anything to do with layer beer, be was very much mistaken. He did not know how it wes with the gentleman himself. [Langbter } There had been an effort on the part of those interested in making this false report to have it ‘Well cirealated. Mr Wood did, in that meeting, read oif the names of the officers of this Associa- tion, and said that none of thenr were know nothings. (Cheers.] This Mr. Cluss reports di- rectly the contrary. The meeting was a much larger one than Lis report would make it. When he (Cluss) read his long paper, the speaker saw that he wanted to gét him out of the Association and the place he occupied. ‘‘He would like to get me out because I am a Pole. He would not ive a Pole enough soil anywhere to lay his wear feaa upon. He was voted down on his propos{- tion, and in revenge he wrote this communication for the papers. He makes fun of my name, but i am proud of it. I married one of your American daughters. [Cheers] He don’t like us fellows in jackets; but [ tell bim, and all others, that these jackets rally around the flag of the Union. They won't turn their coat tails and ran when there is danger to the stars and stripes; they will do their share towards defending it. [Cheers } Mr. Wood now cal up Lis amendment, and atated that he meant no reflection on the officers by introducing it. The chair asked Mr. W. to put bis amendment In writing, so that the association might know upon what they were votin: Mr. Wood.—I’ll write it in a minute. [Mr. Wood had called the previous question on bis amendment } W bile at thedesk writing the amendment— Mr. Wilkins desired to know why Mr. Wood bad called the previews question. Was it bis purpose to choke off debate. 80, be should af once move to lay the whole subject on the table [Cries of **1'll second it; ‘Ord: rder.’” Mr. Wood —I’il answer the gentleman directly Mr. Wood's proposition having been submitted to the chair, was read. Several voices moved to lay itonthetable. | Mr. Wood would now state why he had called the previous question. His object bad been to place the amendment in such a position that a vote Might be had upon it. That it might be kept from the table till he bad secured a vote upon it. Mr. Wilkins moved to lay the whole matter on the table. [Voices—‘I second the motion.”’} Mr. Wood said he would like to vote upon this ameadment. He, for one, wanted to discuss it, and he would willingly withdraw the previous question if he could secure a fair discussion upon i He came there and t. Mr. Wilkins.—I move to lay the whole matter on the table. A voice —Read the amendment so that we can know what it is. The Chair did so. The question was then taken on the motion to ber on tue table, and the Chair was unable to de- cide. Voices.—Division! Tellers! Tellers! Divide! Ayes and noes! Mr. Jos. E Burch said he bad no wish to dis- cuss this question, but there ought to be a fair vote, and there were gentlemen present who bad no right to vote. ‘ You, for instance,”’ said he, inting to a beardless youth near the President’s bie. Party alluded to. I am a member here, sir ” Burcb.—Y ou ain’t eligible to a vote. Party alluded to, (indignantly )—1 am, sir. Burch.—W hat age is necessary to entitle men to @ vote here? Several voices.—Eighteen years a Party alluded to, (iodignantly.)— Eighteen years: 1 am going on twenty-three. [Laughter } Mr. Bigley now moved that the vote om the motion of Wilkins be taken by ayes and noes; carried. Duriag the call of the roll, the executive com- mittee men refused to vote. Other little incidents transpired during thecall which made the votin; slightly interesting. Sundry parties were accused of voting aye or nay for their absent friends, and several were detected in this little piece of politi- cal finese. For instance, Mr. Bean’s name being called, ae cere tape thar Voices, nantly—“Mr. js not present; Mr. President . Mr. Burch, (subduedly)—“ Mr. President, it was me who answered. | thought it was my name -was called.”’ [Ironical laughter. The call of the roll being concluded, Mr. Wood, who had voted ‘‘no,” changed bis vote to aye, as he stated that he ht have an opportunlty to move a recons! ion of the vote at some future time. The Chair announcéd the vote as follows: Ayes 105, nays 70. The motion to lay on the table is carried. (Cheers } Mr. Brown now moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment was tabled, and also moved to lay this motion on the . That it out of Mr. Wood’s power to call it Mr. Wilkins thought tre Lot yg of Mr. Richards an {nsult to the committee, because It Wilkins’ exposition o tter in emphatic = terms. Mr. se ape re ined that it had never been the intention of the Executive committee to take part in the recommending of to office. ‘hey had been unjustly charged with such a pur- ; [cries Cee: good!’ Ut en meet- ng they unanimously expressed ing about the Federal offices. Let us forget the offices and go to work in harmony once again for the ad- vancement of the cause we have espoused. The Executive committee will never trouble them- selves with the subject of offices. Mr. Bigley moved to adjourn for four weeks. Mr. McNair hoped hot. Mr. Hunt ‘ht it was time went to work to discuss republican principles. He wanted the executive committee to get speakers, and let them have an hour’s address each meeting night, If anybody is dissatisfied with the executfve com- mittee, he boped there would be a special com mittee appointed, entitled ‘the political-ma. chinery committee,” to whom all subjects con- nected with application for office be referred. {Langhter } After some further debate, Mr. Richards’s mo- tion carried. On motion by the Secretary, one additional committee man (Mr. Deeble) was elected from Georgetown, and one (Mr. Krzyzanowski) from the German Republican Association. Mr. McNair wanted to offer some resolutions. (Langhter, and cries of “Order, order;” “Let him be beard.” Mr. McNair.—Gentlemen, one word. I am a member of this Association. Voices. —Let’s have the resolutions. The secretary read as follows Whereas (laughter) the spirit of rebellion now abroad in our land admonishes us that it is time for all true men to speak out [cries of good”’] on the subject of our national calamities. and as an association of individuals [* that’s so”) equally interested with all other citizens in the preserva- ton [** good again”) of this great country and its illustrious accompaniments would be [cheers and cries of orderj known and read of all men fai ful to tne last to the inheritance that’s the word”) which we have received in trust from our fathers, and which it is bully for you’’) our duty to transmit unimpaired to our c ildren, to wit, [‘* that’s legal,’’] the blessings of a free gov- erument: Therefore, Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Associ- ation that our troubles have been gradually verging to rebellion for many years, and that they arise, not from the opposition of the republican party, who have never had an’ [‘‘ that’s so”’) 3 oppress, but to the inordinate ambition of men in power [Cheers.] Kesolved, That this rebellion hes been hatched, and is now being matured, mainly by certain officers [laughter] under the Federal and State governments, who, in violation of their solemn oaths, are daily plotting or advocating the de- struction of the very nation and Constitution th are thus sworn to uphold. [Cries of ‘+ That's good!” ‘That's true !”’] Resolved, That it is recommended to our Gov- ernment that measures. be taken to have every officer under the appointment of the Executive interrogated upon the point whether he is true to this couatry [laughter] or true to rebellion, with the view of removing every man who is in favor of rebellion, and supply’ ng every vacancy so made by men faithful to the Constitution. [Cheers and cries of order. ] KeSolved, That the treacherous course of John B Floyd, late Secretary of War, in transfering large quantities of arms and stores to the arsenals of the South, evidently causing them to be placed ia such a position that their capture would be easy and certain by rebels, shows a complicity with treason that we were not prepared to expect. [** Give it to °em.”"] R-solved, That Secretary Floyd, in making a pledge to the revolutionists of South Carolina not to reinforce the fortresses, made a pledge of dis- honor to himself, and of great grievance to his country. (Voices, emphatically, “good,” and “ that’s true.’” Resolved, That we are hap: y to see and highly approve the measures now being taken for the de- fence of this city, and that we will give our best efforts to secure all the families of this District from harm or outrage. [‘‘ That's g0.”” Resolved, That Major Anderson, for his gallant affair at Fortresses Sum‘er and Moultrie, is entitled to our highest encomiums. [Vociferous cheers and applause } Resolved, That Mr. Abraham Lincoln is the man for the times, (great lauguter,] and that we await bis inauguration with earnestness, deter- mined. as we are, that be sbull be inaugurated on the 4th of March next, at yonder Capitol. {Long- continued cheers, and cries of ‘“-Good.”} Mr. A. Hunt —Mr. President, 1 move that that paper be referred to the President of the Conven- tion at Charleston. (Screains of laughter, and greattumult J Mr. Hilton moved that the last speaker be made bearer of dispatches. [Another roar}. Mr McNair swept tue room with a lightnin glance, and made off towards where Hunt " = the side-splitting laughter which shook the all Poe mat moved to lay the resolutions on the e. - McNair endeavored to make his way through the crowd to where Mr. Hunt was stand- ing,when he was called to order by the Secretary, who hoped that order would be restored, and that Mr. McNair would be permitted to add-ess the Chair, and that he would refrain from addressing any individual. Silence being restored— Mr _ McNair scid that he regretted the course of Mr. Hunt towards him, the more especially as he had no enmity or ill feeling against him. His course was to have the speaker’s name exposed to ridicule in the papers. Every time I open my mouth here, Mr. Hunt opens bi: (Screams) 1 want to say a few words to t! eeting | think Tbavea right to. I have thought it well for this Association to give expression to the sentiments contained in the resolutions. I desire to do 80, and to be treated civilly, instead of in the manner in which I have heretofore been treated. If the resolutions don’t please, why vote them down decently. I trust f had a right to offer those reso- lutions” I wanted tocompliment Mr. Lincoln. Ltrusti had aright to do so We have hada good deal of discussion this evening about this nexplicable executive committee. Some how the executive committee occupies a very large share of the attention of the Association at fis mectinzs I bope that the troubles about the flesh pots will be amicably adjusted by them [Laugh- ter ] 1 propose to show toat many of our Federal otlicers are secessionists and treasonable. If they were removed from thetr offices a great deal of evil will be avoided. We want our officers to stand by thelr oaths. 1 have lived a long time } under this Government and want to die under it. epee After further remarks the resolutions were re- ferred to the executive committee. On motion by Mr. J. H. Wise, a resolution wi adopted disapproving of the use of the wi; m for the purpose of holding meetings for t! ganization of military companies, and disap- proving inthe most emphatic manner of the ose anywhere of political military com- es. pan: On motion __ Ciephans three poets | cheers were given for Maj. Anderson, three equally load for Gen. Scott, three for the District of Co lumbia Union Volunteers - Adjourned. At tHe Patro Mexrrtine in the Second Ward, last night, the ward was districted and Captains appointed as follows: First district, all south of eee avenue, Capt. Grafton Powell; sec- ond district, North of nue to south side of F Capt. Lemuel J. Middle- ton; third district, north side of F street to south side of H street, Capt. Geo. W. Harkness; fourth district, North side of H to south side of K street, or Lemuel F. Clark; fifth district, north side of K to south side of M street, Capt Geo E. Jil- lard; sixth district, north side of M street to Rhode {alan w Capt.Saml. W. Owens; seventh dis- all Rhode Island avenue, Capt. G. ‘The following resolution was then adopted : Resolved, That each and Kg? Aig he: and good citizen be requested to enroll their names under saan respective — for immediate service. Eastxan Locx-up—Before Justice McKenna. Jobn Brown, Hi Wilttanse Jeueph ‘Thomas, ester Lee, Sanr Lucas, Dennis Lomax, Ruolp and Saeotion Johnson, gemmen of color, bed too freely while the state of the Union, inan saloon kept colored individual on Capitol Hill; and ‘anmindful of '& Seep ja Tio! IKE TO —The following noticeable ings of the somewhat notorious “Nati Volun- teers” speak for themselves. Se tabrer ¢ Beran the Constitution of this morning, ich ‘will be seen from the tone of its report, vives thy to the action of the Vo! the National Volunteers —A large of the National Volun- plause. The cendition, having already on its old muster alone five hu names. The Volunteers ad- journed to meet on Laren b a at Burch’s all, corner of D and Fouw Streets We —— the preamble and resolutions ad: : i ——— La Popes of the cil Sclbmars ving met for ‘pose fecting and extending their existing military ae tion, formed in the mth of , 1860, rigi duty at this time to de- clare to their fellow-citizens the principles which will control their fature action. The constitutional compact of the Union be- tween the States of the late Confederacy of thirty- three States having been repeatedly and g violated by the North, a portion of the Sou! a common government. That government i | been signed by the whic! ae prapened ox all these acts of aggression, faith and agitation, is now no longer a shield of de- fense for the rights of all, but an agency by which the doctrines of a ‘higher law’? may be carried out at such times and in such manner as its advo- cates may consider expedient. In a spirit of wise forecast and just regard for their houor, three of the slaveholding States have already witodrawn from the Union. Others will follow in a few days, and ere three months shall have passed, it is probable that ai! the slaveholding States will be confederated in a Union whose bas is will be nality, good faith, and the pro’ lon of aye erty of every description. We believe.that this city would ‘naturally be the seat of government for such new Confederacy, provided its citizens shall not suffer themselves be drawn into an atttiude of hostility to the South, and op) ition to the wishes and action of the adjacent States of Virginia and Maryland. If Virginia shall secede, it would clearly be unsafe for the Federal Gov- ernment to retain this point as a capital. If Maryland should imitate the action of Virginia, and resume her sovereignty, the retention of this city by the biack republic: fovernment would be not only unsafe but impracticable. We hold, then, that the destinies of Washington are inti- mately linked with the States of Virginia and I and, and that to op) their action would be ruin to every property-holder in this city. While entertalning those views of future re- sults, we expect their accomplishment by the logic of events, and not by arms. The cry of an alleged-organization to interfere with the inaugu- ration or the counting of the votes for President is unfounded, ridiculous, and mischievous {n its effects. The attempt to ita color by military Proclamations and meetings, by enrolling the militia, by creating a standing army of 6,000 men ceful city, by planting companies of ar- illery at prominent points, gathering from ex- pact! frontiers the troops necessary to repel the Marauder and the savage, and thus eonverting our cy iee anarmed camp, we denounce as a wanton and wicked actof folly. It isa reflection upon our existing patriotic military companies; the tnunicipal authorities and an efficient police. It leads to alarm, public insecurity, and thus strikes at the value of property and the operations of com- merce It puts the deliberations of Congress under the menace martial rule and discloses the melancholy fact that the Government is virtually in bands ofa military dictator, whose sole idea of civil liberty is the application of brute force to coerce sovereign States. We believe that a con- trolling aim with many of those who have for- menigd thene unusual military preparations is to mend ‘ms, at the Fabite expense, in the bands of Wide Awakes of this city and elsewhere, in order that these sympathizers with John Brown may make similar assaults upon life and Property in thiscity. We therefore resolve as follows: 1. That we will stand by and defend the South, and that under no circumstances will we assume a yeaiton of hostility to her interests or a flillate with a military organization prompted by a parti- san spirit to subserve the aims of the black-repub- nrg nak 2. That the reign of terror attempted to be in- augurated in our midst is asystem of tyranny which calls for the most emphatic rebuke. 3. That we wiliaid each otber and ail good citizens against abolition violence, and attacks upon private property. 4. We will act in event of the withdrawal of Maryland and Virginia from the Union in such manner as shall best secure ourselves and those States from the evils of a foreign and hostile Bov- ernment within and near their borders. Tue Concert, last night, for the benefit of the Washington Light Infantry, was a very great success, we are glad to record. The superb lec- ture room of the Smithsonian was filled with one of the most brilliant concert audiences we have ever seen in this city, and, what {s best of all, they were all Union folks out and ou wasevidenced on bag f possible occasion. Uncle Sam’s Marine Band, in its glorious national uniform, was im- mensely clieered on its entran so were the various delegations of District military known to be “right on the goose;”? while any suspected of disloyalty to our glorious stars and stripes were received with a chilling silence that was particu- larly significant. And in the performances, when- ever a patriotic or national sentiment occurred it wes received with a tempest of enthusiasm which could not wait for the end of the strain. This was especially noticeable in the beautiful “Viva l'America” of Mr. Morgan, and the magnificently rendered quartette ‘Our Glorious Union,” by Messrs. Hodgson, Ball, Dawson, and Tabler— pieces in which, from the irrepressibie enthusiasm of the audience, the singers performed for the most part in dumb show. Miss Juliana May, who improves on each occ: sion, sang with usual correctness, and with a flexibility and ease that delighted ber numerous and growing circle of admirers. She was encored at every piece, and kindly doubled the work upon her progra me, in response to the flattering call Mr. Tabler’s solo, ‘‘The Tempest,” was exquisite. Mr. Cookman Adams performs a capital accom- paniment—but, but, but why wifi he make his admirers smile by that absurd Strakoschian flirt- ing up of the hands after bis stoccato notes. The Marine Band (headed by Scala) was out in force. thirty pieces out of thirty-two, and performed grandly as ever. Among those of note present was Miss Lane, the President’s niece; and our brave citizen soldiery, we ere sure, will remember her in their heart of hearts for the kindly interest she thus expressed in their welfare. Yer AnoTHEer.—There was quite a gathering of stone-cutters and other mechanics at Temper- ice Hall, last night, for the .purpose of forming amilitarycompany. The following otticers were then elected nd Lieutenant—Thos McGrath; Third Lieutenant_R. Middleton; First S eant—E. Carroll; Second Sergeant—J. Sullivan; bird Sergeant—A. Wilson ; Pirst Corporal—F. Fritz; Second Corporal—Jobn McElroy; Secre- tary—Wm. Middleton; Treasurer—Wm Morgan. The company adopted the name of the ““Mechan- ics’ Union Rifle been a fy and will bold a peony on Saturday night for the election of other e! As THE Winter is yet upon the ladies will be pleased to know that they can be supplied with first-class winter Note apr ich as cloaks, Arabs, basques, Chesterfields, &c., at auction, to-mor- row, at Iron Hall—c.W. Boteler & Sons, auctign- rooms will be comfortably warmed, tnd os rooms col a its net for ladies. See advertisement Ii ‘ano! umn, Tue new Germin VoLuNtEER Company have the name of the ‘Turner R: have chosen the fo! Frostburg Coal Compan’ cause was continued b: for the appellees, and % for the appellants. A AT A MEETING of the Burns’ Club, on Thursday evening last, the following were ed officers for the year,viz: Jas. Clephane, ——* James 8 vice president; Alex’r illfamson, secretary; Wm. B. Todd, treasurer. A CAVALRY COMPANY styling themselves the Letcher Guards, were organized a few days since near Lewisville, Fairfax county, Va. fol- lowing are its officers :—M. D. Hall, in; Jas. Crocker and Walter Kirby, ist and 2d lieutenants. iat, VOBUNTEERS"’ wevLD | j Hubbard, of Mary 4 from | the Association for the ensui . paper, | teers: | y, just as was The N. B Cloud, Ala.; Sylvester Wm Rabe, Cal; H. A. ae Dacotah; John J + W. W. Corcoran, ;_ Jas. Hopkinson, Fla ; R. T. Dennis, ind ; J.M .M. Kansas; B: jas. A. Ware, Texas; ward Hunter, Utah; . Ware, Va ; Isaac I. , W.T.; T. W. Hoyt, Wis.; William C. Jewett, Pike's Peak. The Society then went into the election of an Executive Committee, and Col. Calvert, of Md. hs Line queers een acy oes fol ng en were du! as members of the Executive Committee-—J~ w. Ware, Va; John McGowan, Pa.; F. Smith, N. H.; C. M. Clark, Obio; Oden Bowie, Md; J. M. CG: fowa; Wm. Rabe, Cal. B. B. French, Eaq., of D. C., was unanimously elected Treasurer for the ensuing year, and Major B.P. Poore, Secretary. ‘ Mr. Rabe moved that a committee of five be oe to draft by-laws for the Society under e charter. Mr. Poore moved to amend the motion in view of the sparse attendance, so as to allow the said committee to prepare a set of by-laws and send mail to every member, and that they be order of the day for the next annual ag adoption. e latter motion was adopted in a modified form, as follows: Resolved, That a committee of five be Sr see ed to take into consideration the Constitution, and report such amendments as may be deemed necessary; and also report a set of by-laws to be filed with the Secretary. The following gentlemen were named as the committee: W. Rabe of Cal.. Chas. Calvert of Md., Mr. Newton of Pa, and B. B. French and B. P, Poore of D C. On motion by Mr. Jones, of Del., the following resolution was adopted : Resolved, That the Treasurer of this Society be directed to collect all moneys outstanding and due to the Society, a8 soon as possible. On motion by Col. Calvert, the executive com- mittee was instructed to incur no expense this year that cannot be covered by the amount of available funds in the bands of the Treasurer. On motion by Col. Calvert,a resolution was ado) as follows: a Whereas the agricultural interest demands of the Government some recognition of its rights; therefore— Kesolved, That it isthe unanimous opinion of this Society that a full department of agriculture, with a cabinet minister at its bead, is absolutely necessary for the protection of this great interest. In offering the resolution, Mr. C. said that he had always maintained the importance of a recog- nition by the Government of this interest on which the Government itself mainly depends. There had been efforts to this end made from time to time by this society. The question of an Agricul- tural Department had been freely disc here at various meetings, and yet nothing had been done. The late Secretary of the Interior had made us great promises, but had tritied with us, and tampered with us This interest was, in bis opin- ion, paramount to all others. It was high time that it be so regarded. Did this society su if we had this department, with a minister in the Cabinet, that the present condition of things would exist in the country? The speaker had several times attempted to get the members of this society to enter into a pledge never to su ed a man for Congress who was not in favor of foster- and protecting the interests of agriculture. His efforts had been unavailing, and now we could see the terrible consequences. This dis- union, this secession now rages and agitates the whole country. - Let these men in Congress who are trifling away our glorious Government, and who are re- fusing to concede to one another, resign their seats at once and £9, before the people, and in ten days the people of the country, North and South, will send men to Congress who will settle the difficulties pending between our brothers, and give us peace again. In ten days time this dis- union feeling would be put down. {t is because the agricultural interest is thus ignored bY, Con- gress and the Executive, that our country |s now placed in such a deplorable position before the world. If we had an ir, Mpipear dr department, and a man at its bead with a seat in the Cabinet, our country would not now be on the brink of ruin. Such a member of the Cabinet would show those crawling creatures who are plotti to destroy our brotherbood, that they cann sever us, who are so directly concerned in the perpetuity of this nation. Now is the time for us to demand our rights. Now is the time to claim that we have a voice in the affairs of this country During hisremarks, Mr. C was applauded en- thusiastieally and frequently. ‘The resolution was unanimously adopted. On motion by Mr. Rabe, of Cal , Resolved, That the Executive Committee be in- tructed to apply to the proper authorities for suit- able office accommodations, where the officers transact the business of the Society, and for such pecuniary assistance as may be necessary to furtber the objects for which this Society has been incorporated . The usual votes of thanks were passed. ‘The Treasurer's report was accepted. Adjourned sine die Note.—It is understood that the Society give no exhibition this year, in view of the distracted con- dition of the country. In the letter of Mr. Wager, late President of the Society, he recommen t lace be fixed upon at which to hold a tions of the Society, so as not to in- terfere with the efficiency of the State Societies, and thinks that-Washington city would be the proper place, provided grounds could be obtained for the purpose at a reasonable rate. From H. BR. Hazarp, Esq. Wasuineton, D. C., Sept. S. W. Fowrr & Co.—I was fora long flicted with Dyspepeii [aroes omy t rown up alter remaining in the stomach time. My abdomen was very much bloated. in fact there was complete derangement and prostra- tion of thedigestive powers Several very emieut Pysicians attended me at various times, but their treat it gave but littic, and that only temporary relief. My sufferings were intense, aud I became redu to a mare skeleton. At this time one of our druggist induced me totry the celebrated zy. enated Bitcers, which I did, thongh with little ith and great reluctance—for I had tried so many that | had come to the conclusion that ai! proprie- tary medicines were alike worthless—but after taking the first bottie I was so much relieved that Lcontinued the use of them until a perfect care was effected. | now most cheeriully recommend the Bitters to all as a certain cure for psia. H Hazazp, 212 Pennsylvania avenue. meeti Th by Seth W. Fowle & Co., Bos’ and Washington city G. Stott. & B- Waits Z. D. ane John Seb Nairn & Pa.mer, John Wiley, JB. Moore, and H. H. MoPherson: in Georsetown by R. 8. 1. Ciss-ll, * Southron, and by druggists everywhere, ja7 lw. Ho.ioway’s Pitts anp O1ntTuENT Facts for the Million —By & recent enactment of the French gove:nment, medicines are ad- mitted free of daty ito ports of France, The; are extensively Cae sche in a! the prblic a: tat tals throughout the Empire, ‘fhe Emperor has signified Bppreciation of their virtues in au.ograph jetter,to Dr. Holloway. During the late Campaign in Italy, large quantities were used for the wounded at Bresecia and Monte- chiero. Sold by all Druggists, at 25 ots., 62 ots, nd 81 per box or pot. Covcus —The sudden changes of our climate are “Afecions, “Experience aaving proved cant cimple iOS. ene having prove eim Fomedies, ‘chaste speedil end 061 ly when Sa) in the = of the di 8! at once had to “ Brown’s Troches,” or Lozen let the ritation H PILLs On onnewaws aND foinee—they are ndaptec Ginter: 1 be i "MoLean’s ¢ ening Cordial nd umn. tf the THE LATEST NEWS TELEGRAPHIO. IMPORTANT FROM CHARLESTON. The Steamer Star of the West fired into and Driven off—Flag of Truce sent from Fort Sumter to Gov. Pickens—Correspondence Between the Governor and Major Ander- son—Major Anderson sends a Bearer of Dispat to Washingtgn for Instruc- trons. Cuarieston, Jan. 10.—The following is the culars of the attempt of the steamer Star of nanos Spec yd Semin fe temmer o’cloc! Clinch discovered the steamer’ Star of the a ton fost to tan eovepants of the battery 8 lo Siew tat Set ee As soon as the approach of the steamer was sig- nalled, Morris Island was astir with men, and a were at their before the orders were given. All remained In anxious for some time, ng, only two out of the sev- teen shots fired at her taking effect. There is of course no means of knowing the extent of the damage done to the steamer. that the guns bearing on Morris Moultrie were ran out of the port-' About 11 o’clock a boat from Fort Sumter. bearing Lieut. Hall, with a white flag, approached the city, and on ——— the Lieutenant had an interview with Gov. Pickens, and afterwards was ——— to his boat and re-embarked for Fort imter. The communication from Major Anderson to the Governor is as follows : MAJOR ANDERSON TO GOV. PICKEN: Fort Sumer, Jan. 9, 1861. To His Excellency, the Governor of S. Carolina: Sir: Two of your batteries fii this morning on an unermed vessel — Ss my overnmment. { am not notified that war been declared by South Carolina against the United States, and I cannot but think it this hostile act has been committed without your sanction or authority. Under that hope I refrain from open- as Sake ener, share respectfully to ask ave the honor, fore, ly to asl whether the above mentioned act—one I believe without a parallel in the history of our country or any other civilized government—was committed in obedience to your instructions? I-notify you if the act is not disclaimed, tbat I shall regard it as an act of war, and sball not, after a reasonable time allowed for the return of my m er, per- mg zg! vessel to pass within range of guns of my In order to save, as far as isin my power, the shedding of blood, I beg you will have due noti- fication of my decision given to all concerned. Hoping, however, that your answer may justify a further continuance of forbearance on my part, Tam yours, respectfully, Roserr ANDERSON. REPLY OF THE GOVERNOR Governor Pickens, in bis reply to Maj. Ander- son, after stating the ition of South Carolina to the United States, and declaring that any attempt to send troops of the United States into Charleston harbor, to reinforce the forts there, would be re- garded as an act of hostility, in conclusion says: “Any attempt to reinforce with United States troops Fort Sumter, or to retake and resume session of the forts within the waters of the State, which you abandoned, after spiking the guns and doing other damage, it cannot be regarded by the authorities of this State as indicative of no ether urpose than the coercion of a sovereign State by The armed force of the federal government. “Special agents, therefore, have been off the bar of this harbor to warn aj hing vessels, armed or unarmed, having on troops to re- inforce your fort, not to attempt to enter the bar- bor. Special orders have been given to the com- manders of the forts not to fireon such vessels until the throwing of a shot across their bows would warn them of the prohibition of the State. Under these circumstances, the steamer Star of the West, it is understood, this morning attempted to enter the harbor with troops, and havi: been notified that she could not enter, was into. This act is perfectly justified by me. “ as epee to your threats as to vessels in the harbor, it is only m for me to say that you must be the ju of your responsi bility ‘our position in the harbor has been tolerated by the authorities of the State, and while the act of which Mange complain is in perfect consistency with pers | tsand duties of the State, itis not per- ceived how far the conduct you propose to adopt can find a parallel in the history of any country. or reconcile with any other —— of your Gov- ernment than that of {i on this State the condition of a conque: rovince. “(Signed } F. W. Pickens, “* Governor of South Carolina.”’ SECOND COMMUNICATION FROM MAJOR ANDERSON. Fort Sumter, Jan. 9, 1861. To His Exctllency Governor Pickens : Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the rece} of your communication, and to say that, under t! circumstances, I have deemed it to refer the whole matter to my Goveroment, and intend deferring the course indicated in my note of this morning uattl the arrival from Washington of the instructions I may receive. I have the honor also to ex the hope that no obstructions will be placed in my way, and that you will do me the favor of giving every facili: for the departure and return of the bearer. vieut. T. Talbot, who is directed to make the journey to Washington. [Signed,) R. ANDERSON. Gov. Pickens immediately granted the-permis- sion desired, and directed that every facility and courtesy be extended to the bearer of dispatches (Lieut. Talbot) for his government, going and re- turnin, Lieut, Talbot left Charleston last night with dispatches from Maj. Anderson to the President. He goes to Washington for instructions from the President. A — of gentlemen entertained bim at the Charleston Hotel before he left. The affair produced some excitement here, but all is now ail. [Note.—Some doubt having been entertained of the authenticity of adispatch received at New York yesterday pur ing to be from the captain of the Star of the West, to the effect that he had safely entered Charleston barbor, an inquiry was sent to the agent of the Associated Press at Charles- ton, who replied as follows : CHARLESTON, Jan. 10, 4 p. m.—The di h is false. W hat you have received from here ja refer. ence to the affair is strictly reliable.) FURTHER AND EXCITING NEWS. Preparations for the Reception of the U.S Sloop-of-War Brooklyn—Great Prepara- tions in the Charleston Harbor—Antici pa- trons of a General Fight—The People Preparing for the Worst. CHaRveston, Jan. 10, p. m.—The dispatches received here that the U. 3. sloop-of-war Brooklyn is coming here with an armed force has created an intense excitement. Great pre} jons are making in the harbor f active warfare. A large steamer called the Marion, of the Charleston and New York line, bas veen purchased by South Carolina and ordered to be cablos to be The buoys in remo’ The Brooklyn will no doubt be fired into when sbe makes her a Fort Sumter will open fortifications, when the desired, on the Dasie of the old federal ton, to form a new Union with seceding a ry South was taben up. 2 Mr Thomas offered aeubstitute try, etc.,and that the abstain the exercise of ited. Mr. Stuart offered « resolution requesting the crear erin inet beeuttaaed that Risthepespme of any citizen of Virginia to in such law. less enter) 28 the seizure property or the invasion of the District of Columbia, etc , the power with which he is in- t such designs from being carried - Laid on the table, and ordered to be printed. A bili was rey widing for the calling of a Sitecsnvntien aha = The following was passed by the House Resolved, in view of the imminent danger of jo ge this essembly, in behalf, of the common- of Virginia, ask of the President, 7 Also that the status quo of all movements tending to occasion » and con- cerning the forts and arsenals of the nation shall on eli band be strictly maintained, for the Present, except to vessels, an actual aggressive attem, eg That seh ea commun ry telegraph, immediat these resolutions to President of the United 'Statee and to the Govern. ors of the various Southern States The convention bill was debated, but do action en ‘Twe Days Later from Eurepe Hairax, Jan. 11 —The steamship America ar- aived here last night, with dates from Liverpool to 29th, via Queenstown 30th. The America brings £162,000 in ie Livgrroot, Saturday — ‘be est! mated sales on Saturday was 15,000, of which Specula- veo and ekporters took 5,0. The market was rm Breadstoffs firm and steady. Provisions dull Consols 925,292 4 for account closing firmer It was stated that the warlike Preparations in France excel those of 15%. Revolutionary Mevements at New Orleans New On.za - 10.—The revolutionary spirit against jovernment ierifehere. With- in the last twenty-four bours three military a dition have eft this city for the irpese of seizing Forts Toa end Pike and the Baton Rougs Arsenal. Later from Mexice ioe ORvEans, Jan. 10 Fy trom — ayer ere from Mexico say that Miragnon capt. tol on the night of the 25th ult. Baltimere Markets. Sxitimogs, Jan. 11—Flour firm. Howard st. and Obio $5 50; Ci ills $5 50. Whrat steady; red $1.30al.35; white $1.45a1.60. Corn firm; new white and yellow 42363c. Provisions steady; mess = $17 50. Lard lOc. Coffee active at 12 al3e yhisky dull at 19 e20c. New York Markets New Yorx, Jan. 11 —Flour Se. higher; Wheat firm. Corntrm. Rest unchanged ___ BOARDING. 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