The Van Buren press., 1861-01-11
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tins morning. Dy tn0 O1ooile tf2opS, With-
out resistance. The Arsenal coht4irs 49,
900 stands of arms. Is. 900 barrels powder.
80 900 rounds of muskets. cartridges and
other munitions of war. It is rumored
that Fort Morgan was taken last night.
SAVANNAH, Geo.. Jan. 4.
Fourt Pulaski was yesterday taken pos
session of by the volunteers, by order OF
Gov. Brown. It is reported that the reve-
nue. cutter Danbria has been taken posses
sion of, but Gov. Brown has issued orders
for her return TO the government. 1t is
generally believed that the secession ticket
has carried the State.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. 4.
Gov. Pickens has divided the duties OF
the executive administration of South
Csrolina. among his counsel-thus, he ap
points A. s. McGrath, Secretary of State.
to regulate commerce and appoint consuls
j. III. Jameson, Sec. of War: Col. Mem
niger. Sec. of Treas. w. II. Hurlee to
regulate the Postal Department and Light
Houses A. G. Darlington Sec. of Interior
to attend to local matters, including the
military and coast police.
TALLAHAssA. Fla. Jan 9th.
permanent president Of the convention
The morning session was consumed in ef
fecting an organization. In the afternoon
resolutions were offered. declaring the cause
of its exercise. and the duty of the State
to prepare for it. which resolutions resulted
in discussion as to the policy OF their i'm
mediate passage. The resolutions were
finally made a special order for Monday.
Adjourned until Monday. From the SEN
timents of prominent members it is uninis-
taxable that the Legislature will not act
without mature deliberation. There is no
excitement here. but all are looking calmly
towards future events.
WELDON. N. c., Jan. 5th.
A dreadful murder has Just been discov-
cred. A man Of wealth and standing has
been murdered by his slaves. The name of
the gentleman is Lucius Woodruff OF North
nmptOr county. N. G.. He was killed in
barbarous manner. and by inches, and ac-
companied by the most horrid tortures. The
negroes have been arrested. There is a ru-
NOR that aboltioni,ts are at the bottom OF
this diabolical affair
MACON. GA, Jan. 5th.
There will be large secession majority
in the Georgia convention of lis counties
IS far Is heard from. show l69 secessonists
which is = convention majority of II and
SO co-operationists.
RcHxoND. Va, Jan. 5th.
Almost all Of the members of the Leg
islature have arrived. A call for conven-
tisn will certainly be issued the lst or End
day of the session.
WAsmNoroN, Jan 5th. 1860
SENArE.-Mr. Sumner offered petition
of Marks Gull. Of Mass. " "asking that an
amendment to the Constitation be made,
that it may recognize the existence Of God
Referred to the Judiciary committee. Mr.
Seward presented q petition from citizens
Of New York. asking for the passage OF the
Pacific Railroa,tcbiil. On motion Of Nh
Gwin. the Pacific Railrc~d house bill was
taken up. Mr.. Polk. Of Missouri, moved
SO As to make the route run from the mouth
of the Kansas River. Mr.. Green hoped that
no amendments would be put upon the bill,
unless they were of vital Importance. Al
though he was not in favor Of the present
terminus, yet he thought it dangerous to
load the bill with amendments. Mr.. Green
said ne was in favor Of perfcctinS the bill.
1t was right that both branches of Congress
should deliberate upon and perfect any mea-
sure. Mr.. Wilson. thought the amendment
from the Senator from Missouri right and
should vote for it.
WAsHrSGToN, Jan. 9th.
The border States committee plan of al-
justment appears TO have At first met with
considerable favor, and it was thought like
ly that the President would commend it to
the attention of Congress. but :he caucus
of Republicans, after full an free discus
sion upon the merits of the border States
programme. decided adversely to any an,
all compromises whatever an.i agreed sim.
ply to press forward the business of the
session and then adjourn sine die.
AT a meeting of the House committee on
the crisis. yesterday, Mr.. Hamilton, of Tex
As. submitted a proposition in favor of call
ing National convention of delegates
fresh from the people with view to amend
the Constitution so as to meet the require
ments of all the people of the different Sec
tions OF the country. The representations
from Charleston. represent the condition
there as deplorable. The troops ordered in
to the field by the Governor are sa!,. to be
suffering from the exposure incilent to their
mode OF life and much sickness prevails
amongst them. The merchants are without
business, and the mechanics without work.
Strange as it may seem. am now to
tell you the President elect has given curte
blanche to Senator Seward and Thurlow
Weed. to agree upcn any plan of settle
ment that New York and Pennsylvania can
stand upon together.
The Hon. q. G. Clay, Jr.. of Alabama,
has arrived here. His presence is esteemed
favorable omen for compromise ami peace
The Navy Department received despatch
es this morning from the comman ler of the
Pacific Squadron. communicating intelli
genoe of the probable loss of the sloop- Of
war Levan:, which had not been heard from
for 100 days. She was on her way from
the Sandwich Islands, under command of
Capt. w. II. Hunt.
Mr. Crittenden's compromise seems to be
gathering friends. who entertain the opin-
ion that if it were fairly presented to the
people, it would be accepted by them IS a
basis of settlement. The main difficulty in
the way is that some parties are at present.
indisposed to offer it without assurance
that others would receive it in a mutual
spirit of accommodation for North aud
South.
The enrolment of the District of Colum-
bis militia will probably commence to NOR
row. A plan for its reorganization was
matured more than six months ago. but oil