We stated in our last that Maj. Anderson, in command of a few United States’ troops at Fort Moultrie, had abandoned that place and removed to Fort Sumter, as a safer and more defensible spot than the former. It is now stated that Maj. A. did this without specific orders, and on his own responsibility.
Soon after Maj. Anderson left Fort Moultrie that place was occupied by South-Carolina troops, and also Castle Pinckney. The Palmetto flag was at once unfurled over these fortifications.
The latest intelligence is, that Charleston presented quite a warlike appearance. Troops were pouring in and volunteering to defend the State by thousands. A single gun fired from any of the forts would be the signal of mutual war. Gov. Pickens states that he has occupied Forts Moultrie and Pinckney to protect the government property from the mob.
Mr. Colcock, late U. S. Collector for Charleston, has commenced receiving duties and transacting other business in the custom house in the name of South-Carolina.
There is nothing definite as to what will be the course adopted at Washington in relation to the South-Carolina Commissioners, They have had an interview with the President, and afterwards with the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Gov. Pickens has issued a proclamation declaring South-Carolina a free and independent State.
Semi-Weekly Standard, Raleigh, NC