New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-29
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WASHINGTON, Friday, Dec. 2s, 1860.
The question Of the South Carolina Forts being
settled, attention is now directed 10 the other
Southern Forts, all Of which are in totally de-
fenseless position from Norfolk to the Balire.
With proper garrisons they compose a line Of
defense Of almost uneQualed strength. Many Of
the Notifications, like those at Key West, the
Tortugas, at Pensacola, and at the mouth Of the
Mississippi, are among the strongest in the
world. But there is not q garrison in one of
them, and, 80 far as can be sscertained, no
steps are being taken to furnish any. 1t looks
az though it was the intention of the Adminstra-
ton to voluntarily surrender every one that lies
within seceediDg State.
Fort Sumter has been saved, it is fully
believed here, solely by Maj. Anderson acting on
his own responsibility, and in opposition to the
policy Of the President. J. g. p.
s>eesn Dispsscb 70 The n. Y. Tribune
WASHINGTON, Friday Dec. o. 1860.
The taking of Fort MOutrie and Castle Pinck-
Dey by the populace of Charleston, confirms the
limited intelligence received here last night, after
the wires were in possession of the Secession.
ists. They were not defended, and therefore the
capture was q cheap exhibition of chivalry.
Major Anderson's standing orders directed him
to hold the forts, to act strictly on the defen-
siye. and TO transfer his command from Fort
Houltrie to Fort Sumter, if in danger or at
tackled He recently asked for permission 70
make this transfer, Internationally which was
not granted; and therefore, in moving, ne as
sumed the responsibility of deciding as to the
immipence of the danger, under his general IN
nrOctions.
The Administration will disspprOve Of Major
AndersOn's change, just as was done when Com
modore spaulding Obeyed its Delphic orders
Strong efforts are being made to cOurt-marual
him for burning the gun-carriages OF Fort
Noultrie, as . destruction Of public property but
they dare not The pluuderers are growing
careful of dimes, after stealing millions
The troops at Charleston are to be withdrawn,
upon the prete1t that their presence furnishes
cause Of irritation, and may lead to bloodshed
This policy will probably be pursued In whatever
States may secede; for the Southern managers
have long since announced, openly, that they
would be in possession Of all the Southern forts
before the 4th of March. They knew Mr..
Buchanan was in their power, ind could be or
dered at viii. His completely with this treason
able plot is no longer even disguised. de de-
elarsd on several occasions, last Winter, that he
would be the last President Of the United States,
and is striving 10 fulfill that prediction. But he
will fail az other traitors have done before him.
Mr. Hardee, recently clerk in the Depart
Yuent of the Interior, started for South Carolina
this evening, with dispatches from the Com4nis-
sione1s after their conference with the President
to-day, covering assurances that the troops
would be withdrawn.
Lats,.-Mr. Bigler and other friends Of the
Presideut called at the White House, during the
Cabinet Council this evening, to protest earnest
Nv against the withdrawal Of Maj. AndersonS
command from Charleston. They were not ad-
rnit.ed. but communicated the object Of their
,isit through Secretary Black, who was called
out for that purpose. These circumstances may
possibly produce some effect upon the Presl'
dents Facilitating purpose, but the secession
managers viii control the course OF the Ad'
ninistratOn ultimately by operating on his fears
fcr bis Own personal safety.
soeelaI Dspsteh 10 The Commercial Advertiser.
WASHINGTON, Friday, Dec. 2S, 1860.
The Se,essionists here profess to have received
information, that the people Of South Carolina
have got possession of Forts MOultrie and Pinck'
nev. and Of the Arsenal at Charleston. You are
aware. however, that the Arsenal at Charleston
hss been guarded BY South Carolina mlltia ior
acme time and their possession Of the iorI'
named. yaueless though it would be, JON VIII
many 10 doubling
Some of the insurgents have also sent on
dispatch demanding that Major Anderson shan DC
bumilisted BY being reprilnanded ard sent back
~ Fort Mouiltrie, which does not agree with the
report that Fort MOultrie is in their possession
The telegraph is believed to be controlled by the
;n,,,,oeDts in order 10 influence and intimidAte
public opinion. .,;s;.
Some here have been led to think that a efiSs
Is approaching, but other think 1t far''er %