The Charleston Mercury denounced the slave trade; a number of newly captured slaves were imported into Charleston against federal law.

The Charleston Mercury carried the story:

On November 8, 1860, the Charleston Mercury, a contemporary southern newspaper, stated that "The tea has been thrown overboard.

He owned the Charleston Mercury.

The Charleston Mercury of November 25, 1861, reported the session as follows:

According to the Charleston Mercury, Richmond officials had selected ".

He founded the Charleston Mercury in 1819 and was its sole editor for fifteen years.

Mr. Derrick publishes a bi-weekly column in the Charleston Mercury.

He also wrote for The Tablet and the Charleston Mercury.

The Union did not suspect this activity until it was announced in the Charleston Mercury.