–An intense excitement at Charleston on account of a rumor that the sloop-of-war Brooklyn was dispatched for that place. Great preparations are made to receive her. The buoys in the harbor are removed, and threats are made to fire on the ship.
–A steam-tub called the Aid left the wharf to-night for the purpose of reconnoitring. She is mounted with one gun, and is under the commend of Lieut. Hamilton, formerly of the Federal navy.
Fort Moultrie is being rapidly put in order by a large force of workmen. There are over forty South Carolina railroad hands actively and constantly employed under Mr. Bryant. Twenty hearty, strong negroes were sent down by the Rev. Mr. Prentiss and set to work, and did work faithfully all night upon the ramparts.–Charleston Courier, Jan. 11.