From Charleston.
President A. B. Longstreet, of the South Carolina College, issues a four-page pamphlet, entitled "Shall South Carolina begin the War?" He earnestly desires the Collector on board the Harriet Lane to be allowed to land, be treated politely, be introduced to Mr. Colcock, that every means be used so that the Collectors of the two sovereign powers can settle their respective claims in a spirit of courtesy and kindness.
He says if the posts should be reinforced, it would be an unfair conflict. Hundreds of our sons would be slain, Fort Moultrie would become deserted, and the wrath of the United States be brought upon our devoted city. He imploringly closes by saying, "Let the first shot come from our enemies."
Charleston, Jan. 5.--In Convention to-day an ordinance was introduced that all the power necessary to make postal arrangements and enact postal laws be vested in the General Assembly; which was passed.
A resolution was introduced permitting the officers of any force, regular or volunteer, raised under order of this Convention, to hold seats in either houses of the General Assembly, or any other officer similarly appointed, Adopted.
Another resolution was adopted, that the late Commissioners to Washington be requested to prepare, at their earliest convenience, a written statement of their oral communication to this body, their recent attempt at negotiations with the President of the United States for the deliverance of the forts and other State property; and that said document be deposited with the President of this body, with the injunction of secrecy until otherwise ordered.
Five thousand copies of the correspondence between the Commissioners and the President of the United States were ordered to be printed.
The table, chair, and other appurtenances used on the night of signing the ordinance of secession, were ordered to be placed in the State-House at Columbia.
The adoption of a national ensign is to be left to the Legislature.
The Convention then adjourned until again called together by the President.
Charleston, Jan. 5.--The President of the Convention to-day received a telegram from the Mayor of Charleston, saying that New Orleans sympathizes with Charleston in the perils to which she is exposed, and will not fail to support her when occasion requires her action.
