Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-03-09
Later from the Atlantic Side.

Convention commenced session on the
4th inst. Wade, of Ohio, was appoint
cd temporary Chairman. States fully
represented.
The Mint and Custom House at New
Orleans, and the revenue cutter Lcris
Cass, at Mobile, have been seized by
the State authorities, with resistance.
The matter is made the subject of a
special meeting of the Cabinet. There
were three hundred and fifty thousand
dollars in the Mint.
There are flying rumors as yet un-
confirmed, that there had been fighting
at Pensacola, and that Fort Sumtcrhad
been reinforced and attacked by the
State force of South Carolina. 1t is re-
ported that Col. 1Iaync has presented
the ultimatum of South Carolina-dc-
manding the surrender of Sumter.
Serious disaflcction is cportcdamong
the officers of the PoWhat'.tn, Of the
home squadron. Some of them have
rendered their designations.
Tclcgraphic communications have
been interrupted in Mississippi by the
State authorities, and suppressed.
The only business of importance in
Congress to-day was the reception of
the Postmaster bill. Mr.. Holt adj
viscd the suspension of the Buttcriield
route.
Vermont, New Hampshire aud Him
oiS send delegates to the Washington
Convention. Michi gan declines to send
delegates.
The Senate of Kentucky resolved to
adjourn to the 24th of April before talk
ing definite action regarding the crisis.
Great suffering is now being expert
cnccd hy the inhabitants of Kansas.
Fifty thousand persons are on the brink
of starvation.
The Louisiana Senators on the 4th
presented II secession ordinance and
withdrew.
Many excellent families are rcmov-
ing from South Carolina, in consc-
qucncc of the lawlcss tyranny now cx-
crciscd by the ruthless mob.
Secretary Floyd has been indicted by
the Grand Jury, on three several pre-
sentiments. First, for al-administra-
ton of office; second, for completely in
the abstraction of bonds, and third, for
conspiring against the Government.
1t is said that all the Southern States
that have seeded, except South Caro-
lima, arc willing to come back upon
reasonable concessions being made.
The Pacific Railroad bill has passed
tLc Scnotc with amcndmcnt.-l'uiO
forever.
1t is rumored that the ground of Sew
ards confidence and GOODNESS is that
Mr.. Lincoln will, in few days, issue Il
manifesto in which lie will give satis-
faction to both North and South.
The Republican Caucus of the New
York Legislature has nominated Ira
Harris to succeed Gov. Seward, i'll the
L. s. Senate.
An enthusiastic Union meeting at
Charlestown, Mass, was addressed by
Edward Everett and others.
President Lincoln OH his return to
Springfield, had n reception at Charles
town, ILL.,, but declined in any way to
indicate his future policy.
More troops have arrived at Wash
ipgton for the protection of the Capital.
Col. Lander has resigned the super
intendcncy of the Wagon Road.
In both Houses of Congress, Feb. 4,
resolutions were introduced inquiring
into the security of the Mint at New
Orleans.
Secretary Thompson tcstiying before
the Howard Committee, appointed to
investigate whether any projects were
on foot to seize the National Capital,
states that such reasonable plottings
had been discussed in his house.
Insubordination is reported among
the State troops at Pensacola, Fla.
Returns of the election OH the 14th
of members Of the Convention in
Northern Virginia, indicates tho sue
cess of tho anti-scccssionists.
On the 31st Jan. Mr.. Seward made
another great speech, inculcating the
idea of union as paramount to party
and all other considerations, dcnounc-
ing at once secession or revolution, CO.
crcion, or defiance speaking of war as
the last resort and one to be deplorcd.
IIc expressed the opinion that all the
difficulties would be amicably settled,
in which opinion Douglas concurred.
Mason insisted Stewards speech was
one of battle and blood, and tho con-
struction was repelled by Seward.
Great interest is now attached to tho
Convention which is to assemble at
Washington on Monday next, as the
most likely means to afford a satisfac-