The New York Herald Newspaper, January 11, 1861, Page 1

ean a A AN NT - MORNING EDITION—FRIDAY. JANUARY 11, 1861. PRICE TWO CENTS. WHOLE NO. 8890. THE REVOLUTION. |. Highly Important News : from the Sou if the Charleston people fire into the Brooklyn. The next intelligence from Charleston is looked for with great interest. 7 A new alarm has arisen, which excited a profound sen- sation in Washington. It is known that General Scott has been engaged in quietly sending out of the District ail the marines stationed here, and supplying their places with United States troops, who will of course be under his special command. Quarters for these troops have been provided for, and they are to be distributed in ditfe- rent portions of the capital. Many regard this move ment with distrust, aud look upon it as partof ate plan whereby the Old Hero, under a show of preservin the peace and protecting public property apd the lives 0 citizens, is paving the way to # military dictatorship This idea, whether truce or false, is working eyil in our midst, and stirring Southern feeling to its dregs. In the meantime, the President, unarmed and power lees, has seleranly appealed to Congress, ant devolved 02 that body the whole responsability of saving the country by such prompt and effectual measures as the fearf il crisis loudly demands, if Congress will now respond in a proper spirit to the Executive, and, setting aside all se vondary matters, apply ils energies to the great and ab- sorbing emergency, all may yet be well, Senator Wigfall received a despatch to-day from Charleston, confirming that reecived by Jetfrson Davia- It statos that whan tho Star af tha Waot mado har annaam ance a shot was fired over her bows. This she did not ' SAVANNAH AND ITS FORTIFICATIONS. PAR DPDDLL LOL DIINO L ODL OD LE DAD he CAROLANA Farticulars of the Attack on the Star of the West by the South Carolina Forces. Important Correspondence Between Major Anderson and Gov. Pickens. The Action of the State Troops The Subject Referred to the heed. Federal Authorities. The Sloop-of-War Brooklyn Ex- pected at Charleston. Extensive Preparations at “the Batteries to Beat Her Off. Whe Steamer Marion Taken by the South Carolinians. Seizure of the Louisiana and North Caro- lina Forts by the Secessionists. IMPORTANT FROM VIRGI Peace Propositions Adopted by the House of Delegates. A Alabama and Florida will Probably Secede To-day. SPEECH OF SENATOR DAVIS ON THE CRI‘I8, &., &o., &o. IMPORTANT FROM SOUTH CAROLINA. ATTEMPT OF THE STAR OF THE WEST TO LAND TROOPS AT FORT SUMTER. OVENING OF THE STATE BATTERIES UPON THE 8TEAMER—IMPORTANT LETTERS OF MAJOR ANDER- SON TO GOVERNOR PICKENS, ETC., ETC. ‘Cuanuesros, Jan. 10, 1961. ‘The despatches gent yesterday as to the Star of the Weet are strictly correct. The Charleston Courier says that at about half-past Bix o'clock yesterday mormng the steamer General Clinch discovered the steamship Star or the West, and Bignalized the fact of her approach to the occupants of the battery on Morris Island. As soon as the siguals were seen by those on guard there, Morris Island was sstir with men at their posts before the crders could be given them to prepare for action, They remained in anxious suspense, but yeady for what they believed was sure to come~a volley from Fort Sumter. The Star of the West rounded “the point, took the ship channel inside the bar, and pro- cceded straight forward until opposite Morris Island, nbont three quarters of a mile from the battery. A ball was then fired athwart the bows of the steamer. The Star of the West displayed the stars and stripes. As soon fe the flag was unfurled the fortification fired a succession of heavy shots. The vessel continued on her coursé with increased speed, but two shots taking effect upon her, she concluded to retire. Fort Moultrie fred a few shot at her, but she was outof theirrange. The damage one to the Star of the West is trifling, as only two out " of seventeen shots took effect upon her, Vort Samter made no demonstration, except at the porthoice where guns were run out bearing on Morris Ielane. Abvoul eleven o'clock yesterday morning a boat from Fort Somter, bearing Lieut. Hal! with a white flag, approached the city, Lieut. Hal had an interview with Governor Mhokens, and wae afterwards escorted to his boat and re- embarked for Fort Sumter. The eommunication from Major Anderson is as follows :— MAJOR ANDERSON TO GOV. PICKENS, To His EXcerteNcy Tim GovERNor or SouTH CAROLUNA:= Six—Two of your batteries fired this morning on an un- ermed vessel bearing the flag of my government. As I have not been notified that war has been declared by South Carolina against the United States, 1 cannot act, committed without Under that hope I re. fain from opening fire on your batteries. I haye the honor, therefore, respectfully to ask whether the abo 1 nct—one which I believe without paral- Jel in the history of our country or any other civilized sovermment—Wwas committed in obedience to your in- etry shone, and notify you, if it is not disclaimed, that 1 regnsd it op.an act of war, and T shall not, after reasona- bie time for the return of my mossenger, permit any veaco! to passavithin the range of the guns of my fort, inorder tocave, a8 far as it is in my power, the shed. ing ot bioed, T beg you will take dae notification of my ‘ecisis Lor the @ood of ali concerned. Hoping, however, your an wer may justify a further contipnance of for- Acaransoan my,pert, [ remain, respectfully, 4 ROBERT ANDERSON, WRONGS OF GOVERNOR PICKENS. overnor Pickens, after stating the position of Bouth bot think this a hostie your sanction or authority. ment Cooling (o tive Mnived States, says that any attempt to vend United States troops indo Charleston harbor to rein- force the forte wanld be regarded as an act of hostility aval in conclusion adds thet any attempt te reinforce the trcope at Port Suunter, or to retake and resume possession of the whieh rts within the waters of South Carolina, Liejor Anderson abandoned after spiking the n and doing other damages, caunot be gar by the authorities of the State as indicative of any Other purpoee than the coercion of the Flate by the armed foree of the government. Special agente, therefore, have been off the bar to ‘warp approaching vessels, armed and onarmod, having ro treope to reinforce Fort Sumter hoard, not to enter the Derbor, Spevial orders baye been given ty com. ' BCALKB OF manders at the forts not to fire on such vessels until a shot across their bows should warn them of the prohibi- tion of the State. Under these circumstances the Star of the West, it is understood, this morning attempted to enter the harbor with troops, after having been notified she could not enter, and consequently she was fired into, ‘The act is perfectly justified by me. In regard to your threat about vessels in the harbor, it is only necessary for me to say you must be the judge of your responsibility. Your position in tho harbor has been tolerated by the authorities of the State, and while the act of which you complain is in perfect consistency with the rights and duties of the State, it is not perceived how far the conduct you propose to adopt can find a parallel in the history of any country, or be reconciled with any other purpose than that of your government imposing on the State the condition of a conquered pro- vince. F, W. PICKENS. SECOND COMMUNICATION FROM MAJOR ANDERSON. To His Exemiirscy Goverxor Piwkens :— Sur—I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication, and say that, under the circum. stances, I have deemed it proper to refer the whole mat- ter to my government, and intend deferring the course T indicated in my note this morning until the arrival from Washington of such instructions as I may receive. Ihave the honér algo to express the hope that no ob- structions will be placed in the way, and that you will do me the favor of giving every facility for the departure and return of the bearer, Lieutenant T. Talbot, who is directed to make the journey. ROBERT ANDERSON. Governor Pickens immediately granted the permission desired, aud directed Lieutenant Talbot to have every facility and courtesy extended to him as bearer of de- spatches to the United States government, both in going | and returning. Lieutenant T. Talbot left Charleston late last night with despatches from Major Anderson to the President of the United States, Lieut. Talbot goes to Washington for further instruc- tions from the President. A party of gentlemen enter- tained bim at the Charleston Hotel previous to his de parture, There is no excitement here. PREPARATIONS FOR AN ATTACK ON THE SLOOP-OF-WAR BROOKLYN. Cuantesron, Jan. 10, 1861. | Despatches stating that tbe sloop-of-war Brooklyn is coming here with an armed force creates the most in- tense excitement. Great preparatious are deing made in the harbor to receive her. Tne Marion, of the Charleston and New York line, has been purchased by South Carolina and ordered to be ragzeed for a man-of-war, Her upper cabin is to be takeu off and she is to be supplied with a complete arma- The buoys in the harbor have been removed. The Brooklyn will be fired into. Fort Sumter will then open on the South Carolina for tifieations, and the fight will become general. ‘The people are preparing for it and for the worst. The Brooklyn cannot come in without a great fight. Major Anderson will protect ber. He only pledged himself not to prevent communication between the South Carolina forts until Lieutenant Talbott came back. A steamtug called the Aid left the wharf to-night for the purpose of reconnoitering. She is mounted with one gun and is under the command of Licutenant Hamilton, formerly of the federal Navy. There is much talk of sending to Savannah for tug- boats to take the place of gunboats. THE STEAMER MARION TAKEN BY THE | STATE AUTHORITIES, CHaruerox, Jan, 10, 1961. Messrs. Spofford, Tileston & Co., of New York, agents of the stcamship line between New York and Charleston, have been notified that the steamer Marion has been taken poesestion of by the government of South Caro- Captain Whiting, the commander of the Marion, is “on his way to New York by railroad. ChAnumsroN, Jan. 9, 1961. Tina. Srorrond, Tumstox & Co.:— The Marion has been taken for the service of the State bythe Governor's orders. | HENRY MISSROON & CO. | THE STRAMSHIP MARION. The government of South Carelina have taken posses. sion of the steamship Marion, and intend using her in the service of the State, This verse! was built in this city by Mr, dxcob Bell, and was launched on February 3, 1861, from bis yard, at the foot of Stamton street, Kast river, and was afterwards taken to the Novelty Works to have her machinery put into her, She ~was owned by Spof. ford, Tileston & Co. and was one of the regular Charles. ton line of packets. She made her trial trip about the middle of May, 1851, and we quote the following from our report of the event:—“She left the Novelty Works, at the foot of Twelfth street, at one o'clock P. M., wind against her. There were between three and four hundred gentiomen, friends of the owners, on bourd. | ‘They fired a eatate on leaving Twelfth street, another as ebe came abroaat of a steamer that lay im the Rast river, and was answered; amd as ehe rounded Governor's Island she fired amother. On getting into the river she had ifjeen or twenty minutes delay. After that she proceeded at a moderate pace down the river, expecting that the eedmer Alabama wontd make her appearance that both vessels would proceed together and have a trial of speed. An gocident on board the latter prevented this. The Mariog went down the bay at her leisure, Inaking about eight knotean hour, and at about four | o'glock parge’l ihe Light Sir(p, esd proceeded on fur abut MILES. SEE EIGHTH PAGE FOR A DESORIPTION OF THE ABOVE PORTLPICATIONS. eight miles beyond Sandy Hook, She was then put about and a full head of steam put on, and she reached her berth in the Fast river at six o'clock precisely, making the return trip in about two hours and twenty minutes, at the rate of thirteen knots an hour, It was agreed by all on board that she was one of the pleasantest vessels they were ever on board of— not a pitch or a jar was felt from the time she left the Novelty Works until she arrived at her berth, although the sea was rough enough beyond the “‘Hook.”’ Captain Berry was the commander on this occasion, and for a short time afterwards, when Captain Foster took charge of her, and continued the command for several yeirs. ‘When taken she was under the charge of Captain Sam Whiting. ‘The following is the registry of the Marion atthe Amer- Scan Lloyds in the year 1860:—No. 206, Marion, Capt. Fos- ter (since Whiting, as above), side-whee! steamer; rate A134; eight hundred tons burthen. She bas two decks, and draws thirteen feet of water. She was built of oak, copper and iron fastened, and was metalled in March, 1860. Her engine was a side lever, had one cylinder, seventy inches in diameter, and had an eight fect stroke. ‘The security against fire is recorded as being good, and she had one independent fire pump. She is also registor- ed as a medium model, with a length of two hundred feet, a beam of thirty-one feet, anda depth of twenty one feet. She was bark rigged, and had new bed plates. After being fully repaired she was surveyed last March in this city. IMPORTANT FROM LOUISIANA. SEIZURE OF THE FORTS BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR. i“ New Onteans, Jau. 10, 1861. All the troops in New Orleans were under arms last night, by crder of Governor Moore, Five companies embarked thsi morning at two o'clock to seize the arsenal at Baton Rouge. ‘The Orleans Battalion Artillery and four companies embarked at eleven for Forts Jackson and St. Philip, forty miles below, on the Mississippi, commanding the approach to New Orleans. ‘The wharf was crowded with citizens, who vociferously cheered the departure of the steamer. ‘Three companies left this afternoon on asieamer to seize Fort Pike, on Lake Pontchartrain: New regiments of troops are being organized. A rumor prevails that the war steamer Crusader is coming up the river, and the highest excitement prevails. Texas an«! Florida will also seize their fortitica‘ions. ‘The troops in Tennessee and Mississippi are arming. Fight bundred thousand dollars in specie arrived to- day from New York. THE GUNBOAT CRUSADER, Our previous accounts of the Crusader's movements were that she entered the harbor of Mobile on the 3d ust. and anchored off Dog River harbor. She sailed from Pensacola, and her mission was to get adraft cashed for prize money due her complement on account of the sale of a slaver captured by her. This effected, she was to sail without delay for-her station on the coast of Ouba. ‘Now she turns up below New Orleans. ‘The following is a list of the officers of the Crusader: Lieutenant commanding, Jobn N. Mafit. First Lieutenant, James M. Duncan; Second Lieutenant, James F. Jouett; Third Lieutenant, A. K. Benham; Mas. tor, B. R. Wallace; Surgeon, B. B. W. Greenhow; First Assistant Engineer, Jno. A. Grier; Third Assistant Rngi- | neers, 1. Campbell, 0. H. Lackey, P. A. Rearick; Captain's Clork, Mr. Littlejohn; Purser’s Clerk, Debaven Wilson; Master's Mate, Mr. Walton. IMPORTANT FROM NORTH CAROLINA, SEIZURE OF FORTS JOHNSON AND CAS- WELL. Wranve: . C., Jam, 10, 1861. Forts Johnson and Caswell were taken possession of on ) the night of the 8th by the Smithville Guard. DESCRIPTION OF THE FORTS SEIZED, PORT MACON, BEAUTORT, %. ©. Fort Macon protects Beanfort, N. €., and is situated on @ binff on Bogue’s bank, one and three-fourths mile from the city. It commands the entrance to Beaufort harbor, having full sweep of fire on the main channel. The op- posite entrance to the harbor is Shackleford bank, one and « half mile across. The fortification is of hexagonal form, has two tiers of guns, one in casemated bombproofs and the other en tarbette, Its armament consists of twenty thirty-two-pounders, thirty-two twenty-four. pounders, two eightecn-pounders, two twelve.pounders, three field pieces for flanking “lefence, twelve flank how. itzers, eight eight-inch howitzers (heavy), eight eight inch howitzers (light), one thirteen-inch mortar, three ten-inch mortars, two Coehorn mortars. Total, eighty seven guns. The war garrison of the fort is three hun- dred men. This fort, however, is sadly in need of re” pairs; the masonry requires pointing in many places: newrly all the iron work, sueh as doors and window fastenings, are rusted away. One of the wooden bridges across the ditch is decayed, ag also the shingled entire slope of the covert way The shot furnace is useless, the store rooms need renovation, and the roadway requires to have its embank ment repaired, and a new bridge to be built across the canal. The wharf, having its piers undermined by the sea current and its wooden saperstructure much decayed, requires to be rebuilt, The fortification cost the federal govornment half « million dollars. VORT CASWELL, SMITHVILEB, N.C. Fort Caswell is a first clas fortification, of hexagonal form, built of massive Northern granite masonry, baying two tiere of guns under bombproof casemates, and one tier of guns on barbetie. It is situated at the ontranee of Cape Fear river, two miles from Smithville, Its armament consists of twelve thirty-two-pounders, twenty two twenty-four pounders, four eighteen-pound: ere, four (welve pounders, three feld pieces for flanking defences, #ix dank howitzers, #ix eight-inch howitsers (beavy) , two ton-iach mortars and (wo Cochorn mortars— inall cighty-soven guns. The work is surrounded by ditebes and advanced works, and is in every particular a firet cleas work. It cost the federal government $571,000. Ite war garrisow consists of 400 men. ihe work Je gewerally io very good gom@ition, A change io required in jtg armament, so that more guns may be mounted upon the gorge of the main work of the co- vered way, a8 these portions now bear directly upon the channel, which bas shifted from the east to the west shore. New platforms for these guns will require to be constructed, The battery Johnson, mounting ten guns, situated at Smithville, with a magazine, is auxiliary to Fort Caswell. IMPORTANT FROM VIRGINIA. PEACE PROPOSITIONS BEFORE THE LEGIS- LATURE. Ricumonp, Jan, 10, 1861. The House of Delegates to-day were further considering the bill providing for @ State Convention, Some few whig delegates are using every parliamentary stratagem to stay final action upon it, and thus detract from its ‘moral influence. Some debate ensued to-day upon an amendment pro- posing to submit the action of the Convention to a vote of the people for ratification. This proposition will proba- bly be defeated. ‘The House of Delegates to-day adopted the following TeSsClUtiONs ==. Resolved by the General Assembly of Virginia, That in view of the imminent danger of civil war, this Agsembly, in behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, ask respect- fully,on the one hand, of the President of the United States, and on the other, of the authorities of each of the Southern States, to the end that if possible peace may yet be preserved, that they will reciprocally communi- cate assurances, in response hereto, to the General Assem- bly of Virginia, now in session, that the status quo of all movements tending to occasion collision, and concerning the fort: and arsenals of the nation, shall on either hand be strictly maintained for the present, except to ropel any actual aggression. That the Governor of the Commonwealth be requested tofcommunteate these resolations by tolograph immo. diately to the President of the United States and to each of the Governors of the Southern States. ‘The Senate has yet toact upon thém. A telegraphic despaten, announcing the firing into the Star of the West by Forts Moultrie and Morris, and the forced return of that vessel, was read in the House to-day, and caused the wildest enthusiasm, Cheers and clapping of hands were kept up for a minute or two, some of the members warmly participating. One indi vidual in the gallery, who, when a remonstrance was addressed to taose occupying it to suppress (hose mani- festations at the peril of expulsion, avowed himself as ‘an active participant in the applause, was brought before the bar of the Howse to answer for his indecorum. He was subsequently released on making an apology. Governor Letcher communicated to the Legislature a despatch from the Mississippi Convention, stating that Mjesissippi, by the nearly unanimous vote of her State Convention, has seceded unconditionally from the Union, and desires,on the basis olf ihe old constitution, to form & new union with the seceding States, ‘A banquet will be given to Governor Floyd to-morrow night, at the Exchange Hotel, by members of the Legis- Inture and other prominent citizens, It is intended as a mark of appreciation of his course in resigning under the ciroumstances which led to that event. ‘The city is full of excitement. PROCEEDINGS OF THE STATE CONVENTION. Moxtoomery, Ala., Jan. 10, 1861. Mr. BuiceR, of Tallahassee, offered a preamble and re- solutions of & co-operative and couservative character, as follows:— Resolved, That separate State action is unwise and im- polite, Resolved, That Alabama should invite the Southern States to a convention to be held as early as practicable, which shall consider and agree upon a statement of grievances and the manner of obtaining redress, whether im the Cuion or out of it The above were referred to the Committergy Thirteen Mr. BAKER, of Russell, offered a resolution requesting the Governor to furnish the Cony ention with a statement of the number of arms purchased under the act of the last Legislature, as well as their character, description and price, also what other arms, &e., are under his control. Mg Jasisox moved an amendment, requesting informa. tion as to the number of companies and solders that hal offered their services to the Governor and been accepted ‘he amendment was accepted and the information directed to be communicated to the Convention in sect et seesion, Mr. Yaxcey moved an amendment asking information in regerd to the amownt of ordnance and ammunition owned by the State, and the extent of the federal pro- perty in Alabama, and what portion of it was found at Fort Vernon and Fort Morgan. Mr. Jamison’s resolntions were so amended and adopted. Mr. Consmaw offered the follow ing: — Resolyed, By the people of Alabama, That all the powers of this state wre hereby pledged to resist any at. tempt by the federal government to coerce any of the seceding States. Discussion ensued »pon this resolution. pending which the Convention adjourned to Thursday. Capt. Randolph, of the federal navy, resigned yoater. day and immediately tendered bis services to the Gover nor of Alabama. A bumber of editors and compositors are in the com- panies that have gone to Pensacola, Florida, T+ ie understood ibab tbe Commisee of Ibirypey Fe | from Charleston. A despatch received ported an ordinance of secession this morning. It will be debated and perhaps adopted to-day. It is also un- derstood that a minority report will be presented in favor of co-operation. The majority report is for promnt secession, and re- quests a convention of all the Southern States to be held in Montgomery early in February. It is believed that the Siajority report will be adopted by about twenty majority. « Some of the prominent co-operationists will, in the event of secession, take a prominent stand in defence of the position that the State assumes, THE FLORIDA STATE CONVENTION. Moytcomeny, Ala., Jan. 10, 1860. It is reported.here, on reliable authority, that Florida will pags the Secession ordinance to-day. THE MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF WIS- CONSIN. Mavisox, Wis., Jan 10, 1861. ‘The Wisconsin Legislature met and organized to-day, and Governor Randall's message was delivered at noon. It commends the subject of military affairs to the wis- dom and discretion of the Legislature, and says the signs of the times indicate that there may arise a contiagency in the condition of the government when it will become necessary to respond to the call of the national govern- ment for men and means to maintain the integrity of the Union and thwart the designs of men en- gaged in organized treason. On the subject of so. cession, he says this is not a league of States, but @ government of the people. The general government cannot change the character of a State government or usurp any power over it not delegated, nor can any State change the character of the United states government, restrict or increase tts jurisdiction, or impair any of its rights. He argues that the election of Mr. Lincolu was Jegal, and is no just cause for complaint from any quar- tor. Ho says the constitntion makes no man a slave. Slavery cannot go into free territory under the consttn tion; neither can it exist outside of local law; therefore the Personal Liberty jaws are found, or showld be, upon the statute in every State. Every living human being bas the right to a legal test, whether he is afree man or a slave, Should the Legislature think the Personal Liberty Dill of Wisconsin in conflict with the United States con stitution, then it should be made to conform therewith but no fear and no hope of a reward should induce a free people.to break down the walls of their protection, We will make a sacrifice of our feeling to conciliate, but no sacrifice of our principles. ‘The right of a State to secede can never be admitted. Once in the Union a State must remain until the Union is destroyed. ‘The message gives great satiefuction. THE MISSHKSIPPI STATE CONVENTION. JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 9, 1861. Delegations from South Carolina and Alabama were in. Vited to seats in the Convention. They were greetod with applause, Efforts were made to postpone action, which were voted down. The iifteen delegates who opposed the ordinance will sign it to-morrow, making the vote unanimous. Fireworks were displayed at the Capito! this evening The excitement is intense. REPORTS FROM GEORGIA, Avausta, Ga., Jam, 10, 1860. One hundred guns were fired here to-day in honor of the parsage of the ordinance of Secession by Mivvis sippi. THE SLOOP-OF-WAR BROOKLYN. Nonrorx, Jan, 10, 1860 The sloop-of-war Brooklyn carried off a pilot, mained Guy. She would not stop to discharge him. MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS. Rostow, Jon, 10, 1561 ‘ee steamer Josoph Whitney, after taking ou board provisions and munitions of warat the Navy Yard yester- day, proceeded this morning to Fort Independence, where troops were put on board, with #evernl officers. She is expected te leave this afternoon. Her destination is sup. posed to be the coast of Florida Bovrox, Jan, 10, 1861 The steamer Joeeph Whitney leit her dock early this morning, and sailed from or! lndependeuce at four o'clock this afternoon, with troope and provisions, and was saluted. She passed Boston light at half-past four P.M. She proceeds directly South to the forts, ‘The Joseph Whitney took seventy United Statos sol diers and the following ofticers:—Major Arnold, com. manding; Lievtenants Blunt and Benson, and Surgeon Mclaren. IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON, Wasmuwoton, Jan. 10, 1861. ‘The government are still without any intelligence bere as late as four o'clock this afternoon states that the Star of the West had not made her appearance since she was fired into by the Charlestonians, fore, that the statement that she had anchored off the harbor, ie without a ehadow of foundation. enator Davis received a despatoh thie morning from Mr. Trescott, and another from Gov, Pickens, stating that the Star of the West, when #he made her appear- ance, was fired into, and during the firing was hit three times, which drove her back, and thet she then put to eca. There are @ thousand rumos afloat, but none of What IT have state’ ~ juve is the only reliable intelligence whieb ba, Leow eooctyod here up to this bowresmine o'clouk The steamer Brooklyn left Morfol, yostorday for Chorivston, She wae ordered there ty fle govern She will doubtedly fail im wi". une Star of the West, and both yeesele will immediately return to Vipriewinw, ‘There will provably be come Warm york It appears, there- them are reliable. ment. shots took effect, They then opened fire upon her, and three or four She thereupon turned back and put to sea, Lieut, Hall was then despatched by Major Andersow to Gov. Pickens, to know whether the authorities of Charleston authorized the firing. Major Anderson after- wards stated to the authorities that he would take no jurther action until he had received instructions from Washington. Senator Davis received despatches from Mississippi, informing him that the ordinance of secession had been passed, His colleague, Governor Brown, was for resign- ing at once; but {they will propably wait until Saturday or Monday next. ‘he sudden departure of Mrs. Anderson from New York city, some days since, excited the interest of her many friends to learn ber whereabouts, in consequence of fthe fact that her health is delicate. She joined her husband’s brother in the efty, and proceeded with him to Charleston, and visited her husband at Fort Sumter. Of course her presence under such circumstances surprised. and delighted the gallant commander. He wasat the same time very much alarmed that Mrs, Anderson should ven- ture upon such a hazardous journey, on account of her ill health. She was treated kindly by the authorities of Charleston, and no cbjection was made to her visiting her husband. She returned with her brother-in-law. * The Virginia democratic Congressional delegation, with the exception of Messrs. Millson, Bocock and Clements, have signed a memorial to the Legislature of Virginia in favor of an immediate call of a State Convention, and for immediate secession. Senator Davis’ speech to-day is regarded on all sideg as the ablest effort of his life. It was high toned, mode- rate aud statesmanlike, He was congratulated when he hid finished by nearly every Senator on the democrati¢ side, including Douglas, Pugh and other Northern men. Mr. Seward, it is said, will bold forth the olive branctr in his announced speech on the state of the country. It is said that he has propositions which will eatisfy the conservative Southern clement, and wiil pour oi) upom the troubled waters. What they are of course is not known, Conjecture states that it is Mr. Critteuden’g border committee plan. Upon him rests the respon- sibility. The republicans are to meet in caucus on Saturday night, when the proposition of the Committve of the Bor- der States will come up for consideration. It is not true, as stated in some of the newspapers, that Mr. Sherman, of Ohio, assents to the compromiza ‘agreed upon by the Committee of the Border Staves. Mr. Corwin bas completed his report of the Committee of Thirty-three, and bas notified the commiitee to meet to-morrow, when the report will be read and discussed. Fears are expressed that it will bo too consovative for many republicans, and there is no doubt that a minority report will be presénted. The Senate Territorial Committee have authorized Sena- tor Green to report a bill organizing the Territory of Pike's Peak. Senator Green has subinitted the bill to Senator Seward for the purpose of getting Lis approval. There are two amendments to this bill, which hive not hereto- fore been incorporated in Territorial bills. One is guaran- teeing the rights of private property; the other prohibit- ing the Territorial Legislature from interfering with ov legislating agaivst private property. These amendments are supposed to be obje:tionable to the republicans, and hence the bill has been submitted to Mr, Seward. ‘Wastxcrow, Jan. 10, 1861. The select treason committee of the House has beem named by the Speaker, as follows:—Howard, of Michi- gan, republican; Hickman, of Pennsylvania, republican; Dawes, of Massachusetts, republican; John Cochrane, of of New York, democrat; Branch, of North Carolina, demo- crat. ‘The House today was engaged upon District railroad matters, but accomplished nothing. ‘The Senate was crowded to hear Mr. Davie, of Missia- sippi, who made an carnest appeal against the right of coercion in the event of secession by one or more States, and appealed to the North to abandon the idea, in- forming them if they did net that there was nothing upon Southern plantations for their invading armies to live upon nor to pillage, but that, om the contrary, the South, in its march upon the North, would be invited by immense cities filled with riches and plenty. He an- nounced that if the North insisted upon coercing the south. the latter would aecept the issue, and invoke tha aid of the God of battles, The Inielligencer vo-morrow will expose the plot of certain Southern members of Congress, whose States are going and threatening to go out of the Union, whose in- tention it is to remain here as long as possible, and prevent the pagmage of the al, army and other Appropriation bills, and in every way in their power to block the wheels of government. The United States Agricultural Society transacted ite business withont even mentioning the peculiar institu. tion, Allwsions (0 the determination of farmers to pre- serve the Union, no matter what the politicians might do, were enthusiastically applanded. The Secretary evinced a strong desire to give no exhibitions in different sec- tious, which it war shown had not been productive of good. Postmaster Dix, of New York, waa invited here by the President for the purpose of accepting one of the va- cancies in bis Cabinet, probably the Interior Depart- ment, but ae yet no decision hag been arrived at. It will be decided to-morrow. bd ‘The following is thie Cabinet as it now stunde:— Seore' of State... Mr. Black, of Pennsy|vania. Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Thomas, of Maryland. Secretary of the Navy... Mr. Toucey,'of Conneticut. Secretary of Wai . Mr. Holt, 0: Keniweky Seeretary of the Interior... Vacant. Postmaster General .. Vacant. Attorney General......... Mr. Stanton, of Det. Columbia, ‘The Jatest rumors and speculations vive the following as the Cabinet of the President clect:— Secretary of State........ William H. Seward, of N. ¥. Secretary of the Treasury. Salmon P. Chase, of Ohio. Secretary of War Jobn O. § Secretary of the Navy Secretary of the Interior. Caleb 1. Smith, of Postmaster General .. Attorney General . Wasimseton, Jan. 10, 1861. There is no doubt that the Heuse Select Committee on Treason, of which Mr. Howard, of Michigan, is chairman, intend to execute the duties assigned them in the most thorough manner, aud I have reason to believe that every man in the government, high oF low, who is employed by and receiving @ ealory from the United States, and is suspected of being disloyal to them, and giving aid and comfort to traitorous communities, or States, will be dealt twith by the comm tee and reported to the House as fit subjects to be tried for the high crime of treason. Washingtow wt the present time furnishes a rich felt for this comunittee to a! They will be backed im the exooution of their dutios by fhe entire military force of the goverment, and sustained by the sound military government and skili of General scott, Senator Trumbull’s speech in reply to Mr. Davis to day, and bw analyse of Mr. Grivtenden’s proporition, considering it a violation of the compromises of 1820 aay (CONTINVED YN HIGHT Page)