February 28, 1861; The Charleston Mercury
For many days past rumors have been rife to the effect that JEFFERSON DAVIS, president of the Confederate States, was on his way to Charleston. Yesterday morning some color was given to these reports by the publication of a despatch, dated Montgomery, announcing the departure of the President for this city.
It is scarcely necessary for us to say that, had such been the case, the readers of THE MERCURY would have been duly informed of the fact in our special despatches from Montgomery. President DAVIS is still in that city, and from present appearances is likely to remain there.
We may add that General DUNOVANT was yesterday summoned by telegraph to the seat of the Provisional Government, to confer with the Secretary of War.