The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-01-11

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.

w ashington N ews.
/ a3 11f WARRINGTON, Dec. 81.
The report that prevailed this evening
throughout the city that Gen. Scott had
been appointed Secretary of War ad inter-
i'm. produced thrilling effect, and occa-
stone d much indignation among the seces-
sionists, who are fully aware that Gen.
Scott is in favor of extensive military pre-
parations. The truth is that Postmaster
General Holt is in temporary charge of the
Department, and tonight was attending to
the duties there in company with the Chief
Clerk. Gen. Scott has has not been either
at the Department or at the Presidents
House to-day. Both Thompson and Thomas
were at the Cabinet meeting to-day, though
rumor had declared otherwise. Many re-
ports prevail with no truth for their foun.
datioD which serve only to add to the al.
ready intense excitement.
Mr.. Bingham's bill further to provide
for the collecting of duty of imports, which
was introduced into the House to-day, and
referred to Committee on judiciary, looks
to the increase of the Presidents power to
enforce the revenue laws. T.
Certain parties in New York have pro-
posed to take the remainder, over So 100000
Of the late IS 900 900 loan, bnt the partic
ulars have not pet been received. 1t was
said, however, at the Treasury Department
that the last named sum would probably
be realized in the course of a week, when
the acquisitions of the public officers would
be met. The Congressman are among those
whose arrearages have not been settled.
WASHINGTON, January 2.
An earnest address to the people of the
United States is proposed, recommending
them to rally to compromise on the basis Of
the propositions of Senators Crittenden and
Bigler. 1t is already signed by number
of Senators and Representatives.
The most intimate friends of the Presi.
dent say his present determination is not to
remand Maj. Anderson to Fort Moultrie.
The report that troops have been sent to
Charleston created great indignation among
some Southerners. If any orders for such
movements have been given, they have been
revoked. The sloop- of-war Brooklyn is at
Norfolk differed and manned for any emer-
gency. According to the presidential pro-
gramme, the Presidents message, embody-
ing the proposition of the South Carolina
commissioners, will be sent to the House
and will probably be tabled.
-r,rfs NEW YORK, JaD.2
A Washington special despatch to the
Times, says that Collector for the port of
Charleston will be nominated today, to
supercede Colcock. An explosion is ex-
pected in the Senate.
A proclamation and not special message
is expected from the President.
Major Anderson informs the government
that reinforcements are not needed at Fort
Sumpter.
A special dispatch to the Commercial
advertiser says there is much better feel
ing in Washington. 1t is well understood
that acting Secretary of War, Holt, and
Attorney General, Stanton, are at liberty
to take whatever measures they may deem
necessary for the public good. They are
taking measures to maintain the honor of
our flag, and to protect the public property.
The armory, infantry barracks and several
stores were burned this morning.
The rumor that an attempt had been
made to assassinate Senator Wade is un-
founded.
A majority of the House Committee of
Thirty-three have agreed upon and will
report plan of adjustment -.....
NEW YORK, Jan. 2.
Washington dispatches to the Times say
that high authority announces that the
policy of the Administration towards the
secessionists is entirely changed, and hence
forth it will be conciiatory but firm in the
execution of the laws. The sloop.of-war
Brooklyn and another vessel at Norfolk
were yesterday ordered to be in readiness
for immediate departure for Charleston.
Capt. Chas. Stone has been, on the recon-
mendatlon of General Scott, appointed
inspector General of Militia in District of
Columbia. He is to organize the militia of
the District; repel invasion; suppress insur-
rection, and preserve the public property,
The rumor gains credence that the impor-
tant southern forts will be Immediately
reinforced with troops
-.-- .-s..-t WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.
The Post Office Department has cancelled
its contract with the Isabel steamship line,
for the conveyance of the mails from Charles
ton to Key West. ,l .m.l
Many persons found it impossible to gain
admittance to Senate galleries today, they
being crowded as early as ten o'clock this
morning. In addition to the oratorical at.
traction, it was thought the President would
transmit the contemplated message relative
to affairs in South Carolina. This however
has been necessarily delayed, owing to GER
tain pending questions. Instead of the
message however, the President sent in an
important nomination for collector of Gus.
toms in the neighborbood of Charleston
harbor. The name is believed to be that of
William M'Intyre, of Pennsylvania, al.
though Others say of New York. Repub-
lican Senators desired to 60 into Executive
session on the subject but this was resisted
by the o;her side, and an adjournment was
carried by the Democrats present, with the
exception of Senators Bigler, Latham and
Powell. 1t is not certain, according to
present appearances, that Mr.. MIntyre will