J. N. Merriman, Collector of the port of Georgetown, 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 be would continue to do so. The letter calls upon the President to send a boat and men to collect the Federal revenue, and informs him of the progress made in the construction of the works near Georgetown, and promises to keep him posted from time to time in relation to the same. The letter is signed by his initials, J. N. M. When arrested, he acknowledged having written it. Lopse, his deputy, was also arrested. He said he had been in the habit of writing out Merriman’s letters, but had not done so in this case, as he considered it treason. Both have been committed to jail. —Charleston Mercury.
Yorkville Enquirer, Yorkville, SC