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The treasure list was as follows:

The total contributions to the Washington Monu-
ment Fund on election day amount to about 81 100.
The steamer California, from Oregon, bring dates Of
the Iltb, and Of the 9Th from British Columbia On
her way down she passed the whaler Osborg Of New
Bedford bound to San Francisco with full cargo Of
oil, bone and sealskns; the crewneary all down with
acurvv.
Shiis John MaIshal and Newry are reported
wrecked in the Straits Of Fuca.
The last steamer from Frazer River had arrived at
Victoria with $40, 600 IN gold.
An attempt had been made 10 burn Victoria.
Senator Nesnith, and T. j. Dryer, who casts the
vote of Oregon in the Electoral College, came down
on the California.
The Legislature Of Washington Territory was in
session Paul X. Hubbs had been chosen PRECEDENT Of
the Council. The Douglas Democrats have majority
In the Council and plurality in the House.
Another arrival from Honolulu brings Sandwich
Isand adyices Of the let December, one week later.
Surveyor on the ship Train estimates that Il will
cost l go to place her in good condition as before
the fire. but S. 90 will make her seaworthy by the
10th Of January.
Honolulu is to be supplied with water by the laying
of iron pipes to valley seven miles distant.
a fancy-dress ball given by X. G.. Wylie. Minisier
of Foreign Affairs, on the 2s6 November il described
by The PoiynesiaH, 90 grand sncoess; and great
event in the fashionable society Of Hawaiian kingdom
The Hawasan Kingdom Sy France and Great Britain
was obrerved national holiday In Honolulu on the
2stb November. TIE town and shipping in the port
were decked in coors of every hne and nationality,
and sauten were fired from Punch-Bowl Hill.
BAs FRsscisco, Dec. u. $40 D. m
A,ri, a ,hip Mou.aId Bordss11 barb Florence New.
Yort bart Robert Passenger, Hong Kong
e.A s sopors P,nAns carrying lss pas-rngsrs
ard tls 600 IA tTeasur, NsWYork ship Winged Arrow
Cori carrying sacks wheat 3oo bbs four us sAeks
silver ores ship Indian Queen Frenehl and bark Onward
Shanghai
COMMERCIAL.
Business continues inso,e with enough doing 70 shord
auo..on. or rys indication. Of change In the m.Ise Coal Is
6rrn With uyw ard tendency Raw Sugars improved
nonnsy the from Chn. bet there are no insseons
10 establish an advance yet Rehned still allow At ls.c In
Beadua, operations 'upendod from l'h Of forp. aud
bpvs are forcing the market BY tr comerion
81 the advice, from New York and Ensaad Fchs de-
lining Money In fair supply bu, mostly In demand to remit to
he Eastw ard.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
Gov. BIair's InaguurmI Address.

DETROIT M1ch., Frlday, jan q, lSoi'
Gov Blair delivered his inaugural address to both
Houses Of the Legislature at Lansing Yesterday.
In discussing National affairs he denies the Tight OF
seceseon and in auding to the present condition OF
South Carolina SAYS: If il could properly be done,
presume the country generally would be willing to
lei that restless little nation retire from the confeder
acy forever but that cannot be without admitting the
right of secession exist in all the States aud no
Government then remains to Us bat only voluntary
association Of States dsovabe at the pleasure Of any
of them"
II South Carolina may Of night, then may also New
York and Louisiana thus cutting of the free night OF
way of the entire Northwest TO the ocean In botE d.
rcctions The doctrine cannot be admitted Self-pree
eIvation If no other reason, would compel us TO resist
He claims that the Constitution OF the United States
is not compact league between indie
pendent, sovereign States; on the contrary, that
II in a foundation of Government estsblished
by the people of the United states hs whoie,
perpetua in its character and possessing all the ee-
ments of sovereign power and nationality. lie de-
nes that the personal liberty laws have had the eect
TO prevent the execution Of the Fugitive Slave law In
single instance but whenever appeal has been made
10 tie couris TO enforce that law II has been done In
good faith.
He invites judicial scrutiny into the legislation Of
the State and is willing TO abide by the result but B
not willing that the State should behumated by com
pliance with the demand to repeal these laws, accom-
papied by threats Of violence and war. HE concludes
ty recommending that at early day the Le1Sature
make il manifest 10 our representatives IN Congess
and TO the country, that Michigan Ii loyal TO the
IIuion the Constitution and tho aws and will defend
10 the utternost and 10 proer TO the President
of tbe United States the whole military force of the
State for that purpose.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
ARRIVAL OF THE PONY EXPRESS.
sl,467,119 43 ON THE WAY.
CALIFORNIA FOR THE UNION.
FoRT KEARvEr, Friday, Jan. 4, 1861

FORT hEARNBf, FRIDAY, Jan. =, 1901.
Tie Pony Express passed here last night.
The Pony Express, with st. Louis dates Of Dec. q,
reached San Francisco on the 10Th ult The Presi-
dents Message entire was telegaphed from 81. Louis
TO Fort Kearney, where it overlook the pony the
7th, and thus came through to Sacramento arriving
the 18th. 1t was teegraphed to San Francisco by two
linee ard Immediately published in The Bulletin and
Alta.
The reading Of the Message and of the proceedings
of Congress up to the 9TH tend TO increase the anxiety
of the people concerning the critical condition of the
Union The entire press of the State now takes
serious view Of the secession movement and fsyors
the preservation of the Upiou if possible BY mutual
conceeeion All the Republican papers advocate tho
repeal of the Personal Liberty bills of the Northern
States There is some talk of organizing Pacific Re-
public If the South secedes but the present sentiment
of vast majority of the people Is undoubtedly to
strive to preserve the Union 1t is and to stay with
ali that remains of the Union, if portion secedes.
The steamer Sonora left for Panama this morning
with I55 passengers, the mails, and sl,467 ll9 in
spcce, of which $4,000 goes to Panama. $1,000 to En-
gland and 81 ,4i6,2l9 to New-York.
The following s the list Of cabin passengers:
w. C0aroh. N. s: Whiting; J. Blumenthal, Goodman
j. s. BonDey James '. Cor D. T. Connery. Tho. Elliot
f. N Taylor Teong T. CLARK and wife John OCallahan War
rem Brown Csp j. A. Hamilton, Capt. Z. A. Wild X H.
Smith b. M. Calender, II. Hitler G. Murny, H. a. NJ
Rus.cr Louise Cheyaer Lee Popler H. Putnam Wm Hane
Jacob Rosenfeld j. J. Moers A. s. Dorsey. g. Haynes H.
Fm,h b. Penry A. NJ Ellis, Adoph. Pslacn Antonio Mo-
ns f. Elliott Isasc H. Shaw, NJ. II. Mares, w II Watson
j x Smith T. Wilisms Chas. Heath, Ephraim =. G. Rnmiug
ION Smith J. 8. Rogers J. Maers B. A. Shourds, T. A.
Shourd. There also lCO steerage passengers
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05

The Legislature of Pennsylvania will soon pro-
ceed TO elect-at least, to vote fora U. s. sena-
tor for six years in place of Mr.. Biger; and the
following candidates have been formally put In
nomination:
Messrs. Thomas Williams, J. P. Penny, Mchl-
chsel. Cowan, Wilmot, Moorhead, Pollock, stevens,
R;olar Foster Reeder, Hickman Hendrick B. Wright,
Bimmick, Howell James Thompson Of Philadelphis,,
Ankenv. Stewart, Palmer, George W. woodward,
McCalinont, Jacob Zeigler, Dr. seltaer, hiihnger,
Thomas Marshall, Jacob Fry, Jr, ana D. McSnerry'
As the Legislature consists of l33 members,
tha first ballot viii give the candidates an average
of four votes each.
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inaugural Of the Governor Of Mis-.
sOuri.
ST. LOUIs, Friday, Jan. Z,

Sr. Louis, Friday, Jan. 4, 1861.
Gov. Jackson's inaugural address Ia almost exciu-
syely devoted 10 the discussion Of our Federal rela
tiops lie says that the destiny Of the Slaveholding
states arc identical and that Missouri will best consult
her own interests and the interests OF tho whole coun
try by timely declaration of her determination to
stand by her sister Slaveholding States, in whose
wrongs She participates and with whose institutions
and people she sympathizes Missouri will remain in
the Union 40 long az there is hope OF maintaining the
guarantees Of the Constitution, but II tho Northern
States are determined to pu, the Saveholdng states
on footing Of inequality by the entrance OF their
slaves into The Territories, admitting no more Slave
States into the Union and persisng in nullfying and
peryerting the Constitution in reference to slave prop
erty then they, themselves practically abandon the
Constitution, and cannot expect the cou'h 70 suonn
TO such q government.
The Governor opposes coercion, and says that the
project If maintaining the Government by force, may
lead to consolidated despotsn, but never to Union
Our Government ~ besed upon Justice and equality.
Standing armies and mercenary soldiers subject TO the
will of the Executive, cannot redress violated Con.
stitution and violated laws. The 6rst drop OF blood
shed In war Of aggression upon sovereign states,
will result in the overthrow OF the entire Federal sys-
The Governor has not abandoned all hope for the
nreseryation of the Union but believes that by pru-
dence and well-directed efforts an adjustment ahke
honorable to both sections may be effected ne
opposes Congressional compromises ana gays Una. !ne
South can only rely upon constitutional
and TO effect this end he advises the calling oi south
ern Convention to agree upon such amendments to the
Conatuion as will secure the Just rights OF the South
and TO submit them to the Northern States also for
their action. 49,
The Governor advises the calling Of State Conven'
ton, 10 ASCERTAIN the will Of the people on the sub
ject. ,.,. A..
Turning TO State matters, the Governor advises the
the state and protect the property Of the citizens
The Governor alo recommends the legaiization Oh
the suspension of specie payment by the banks.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05

&c Of your bloody code" And thereupon issue
will be Joined, agitation for a now ant-hanslug
law commenced, and the whole battle fought
over again.
If the champions of Hanging prefer this course,
and have power to give it effect we must submit
But we give them notice that it will be regarded
and treated on our side as a confession and
ayoidance--an admission that their case cannot
stand on its merits, and that they feel it. 1t is
absurd to say that the Legislature cannot Legally
substitute some other penalty for DEATH whether
in all cases or in some; and we must insist that
to repeal the act of 1860 because certain Judges
have held that it needs amendment to give ehect
to the undoubted intent of those who passed IL,
is cuttle-6sh mode of darkening counsel ana
dodQing verdict on the main quostion
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
The Fnst Day.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Friday, Jan. q, 1861.
The Fast Day Is generally observed here to-day.
Business IL suspended and deep and saddenin8 gloom
peryades all minds ,o.,
PHrLApELpHIA, Friday, JAN 4, 1861.
The Fast Day is partially observed hore Inc banks
and mos. of the business houses are closed
BosTos, Friday, Jan. 4, 1861.
The National Fast, to-day, Is generally observed In
this city. The banks and many OF the stores are
closed
Before Divine services commenced In the churches
salute of thtythree guns was fired on the Common In
honor of Major Anderson and tho Union by the Boston
Light Artillery. ,os,
The Government and municipal Offices and schools
were closed to-day In observance Of the National last
Divine services were held In most Of the churches
ST. Louis, Friday, Jan. 4, 1901.
Buspess was generally suspended to-day, and SCR
vices were held IN nearly all the churches OF the city,
PYry RsBURo, Va, Friday, Jan. a. 1861.
Business in this city to-day Is universally sus-
The churches are all thronged with people, and
Il 10 decidedly the most solemn day ever witnessed In
the history of Petersburg ,.o,
RICHMOND, Va, Friday, Jan 4, 1851.
The national day of fasting and prayer u being duly
observed here. Business . suspendod aud sdi the
churches open -
Pm Many Of the discoursss delivered ct the
churches were very eloquent and powerful, and all oil
them invoked the interposton Of Divine Providence
in the present d ,ulties but expressed Devotion TO
the South, and in favor Of firm maintenance Of the
rights of tho South, and that while war was 70 be
deeply depored it necessary TO prepare for Tor
our own protection.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
NORTH CAROLINA.
D,-bms,oH Enousrer of Thuradav eavo.

The Richmond Enquirer Of Thursday says:
"A gentleman who arrived In this city, direct from
North Carolina informs US that Gov. Ellis has taken
possession Of Fort Macon and other fors also Of the
Arsenal with Its arms in that State, and placed State
troops within the forts"
Fort Macon is at Beaufort, the Arsenal at Fsyette-
vile, and the other forts at Wilmington. The WI
mington Journal of Wednesday afternoon makes no
mention of any such seizure although had been pre-
viousy suggested s appears by the following extract
from another journal;
"a telegspbic dispatch from Raleigh, N. G., states
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Major Anderson.

Special Dispatch to The n. I. Tribune
ALLENTOWN, Pa, Friday, Jan. 4, 1861
The citizens of this place without distinction of party
are now firing salute of 80 guns in honor Of the action
of Major Anderson.
To the Associated Press.
BuRIMGros, Friday, Jan 4, 1861
A salute of SO guns was fired and bells rung in honor
of Major Anderson, this afternoon.
BURLINGTON, W.T. Friday, Jan. 4, 1861.
All the church bells were rung, and 80 guns fired
today for the Union and Major Anderson.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
PennsyIvanIa Legislature.

HARRIsBCRG, Friday Jan. a. fs6i
Appearances Indicate strongly the election OF Mr.
Cowan as United States Senator Mr.. Wilmot is his
strongest opponent.
The Anti-Cameron await the arrival OF MIR.
Mcclure from Springfield anxiously.
Messrs. Stewart, Kilhnger, and McPherson, fenn'
svlyana Congressmen, are here q Commission to
persuade the Republican members Of the Legislature
10 pass no appropriation TO ARIA the militia
Mr. StewarS expresses a doubt whether Gen. Cam
eron has been appointed Secretary OF the treasury
The friends of Gen Cameron state that they saw the
promise of the appointment under Mr. Linoolns zig
usf
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
QUESTION AND ANS WER. ,s

To he Ediis, Of The N. Y. Tribsa@ -f3f
SIR: Will you please to inform me, through the oot-
umn, Of Tns rsiBrsn how much Abraham Lnosa wortss
and yefy much oblge.
READER or THE TRIBtNE. !.
DanSsvy c., Jsnoarys 1851
Ansrer.-We understand that Mr. Lincoln b worm
the cash value of bis property and assets, less ths
amount Of his debts. 81 Reader il entitled TO know
more provided Mr.. L. owes or oeeks to owe him any
thing; otherwise not. I'D.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
uynion Meeting I'm WiImisgton, Del.

WILMIEoTos, Del, Friday, Jan. 4, iS6L,
A large Union meeting Of our citizens was held ~
If the object of the meeting great disorder prevailed
at Grst. An attempt was made to hiss down Dr. A. H.
Grimshaw, on the ground that he was Republican;
but be finally obtained hearins and made "a Union
apeech RESOLUTIONS passed indorsng the coorse
Of the Legislature, and rcpudiating the MISSISSIPPI
Commi,sioner and secession in any form.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
PennsyIvania Politics.

PITrsBURoH, Friday Jan. 4, lS6l.
Mr.. Mcclure passed through here from Springfield
today, where no had been invited by Mr. Lincoln.
He asserts positively that Cabinet appointments for
Pennsylvania had been absolutely determined on Mr..
Lincoln wishes to reflect the views OF bis fnends 10
Penpsylapia. He will appoint no one In whom no
has not confidence personally and politically as he can
best Judge from the expressions made from the State to
him =.
Some Of the delegates to Chicago and other leading
Republicans sad to protest against Gen. Cameron
appointment.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
VIRGINIA.

NORFOLK, Friday, Jan. 4, 1851.
Yesterday great excitement prevailed here in conse-
auence of the report that four companies Of soldiers at
Fortress Monroe had been orisred to Charleston.
Lieut.. j. II. Morse has sent in his resignation.
The Brooklyn is coalins and getting ready for q
cruise It is rumored that her destination Is Charles
ton.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05

that Committee composed of the Hon. W. 8. Ashe
and others arrived In that city New Years Day, TO
consult with Gov Ellis upon the propriety and expe.
dency of taking possession in the name OF the state
of Fort johnson, on Cape Fear River about two miles
above ts mouth It is said that the Governor did not
advise the suggested movement but that the Commit
tee took their leave resolved taking care of the
whole Cape Fear section"
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
GEORGIA.

SayAssaH, Ga, Thursday, Jan. 3, 1861.
Yesterday Fort Pulaski was taken possession Of by
order Of the Governor.
The u. g. revenue-cutter Dobbn was taken posses
sion Of but Gov Brown when he heard of Issued an
order for her return to the Government.
1t is generally believed that the Secessonists have
carried the State.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
Burrlnry-suiclde.

BOSTON, Friday, Jan. a, l6Il.
Henry Weymouth and another burglar robbed the
store No. 56 Mix street. Last night, Of $1,000 worth Of
laces gloves, embroideries, &c. Both were shortly
after arrested, and the goods recovered.
Joseph Farley committed suicide at Pittsield Iast
night. He WA graduate of Harvard College, snd
foTmerly wealthy citizen Of LenoS.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
wreck--I,ess Of Seven Lives.

SpUAN, N o., rrIuHy, JSH' y IooI'
The schooner Hamecin, Capt. Robtin of and from
Granville, with cargo of Goldfish, came ashore ten
miles south of Barnegat yesterday morning. The cap
tain. irst mate, two sailors and three boys were
drowned. The second mate wss the only man saved
The vessel will be q total loss.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
ALABAMA.

MOBILE, rrluHyI JHII. y fooh'
The United States Arsenal taken at daylight this
morning by the troops Of this city. 1t contained six
stand Of arms 1900 bbls of powder 300 900 rounds of
musket cartridges, and other munitions of war; There
WAS no Defense It 10 rumored that Fort Morgan wss
taken last night.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05


FRox HAvASA.--T'he United States Mail steamship
Cahawba, j. w. Smith, Commander, from New
Orleans 9th ult. at 8 a. NJ, and Havana - 10
O'Clock on the night Of the 18th, arrived here lase
evening
On the 9th ult., thirty miles from Havana, tho
Cahawba, in heavy gale of wind broke hsr ssas-
board main shaft. Immediately secured theswbssl.
and proceeded with the remaining ono, anchprng N
the port of Havana the same night.
During the stay in the port, further secured hs
damaged wheel 30 as to continue the voyage y New
York. which has been successfully performed With Tho
port wheel The Cahawba experienced heavy north
east gales and sessi during the entire passage tAe
weather has been very unpleasant. "A
From Havana thsro s nothing of interest y report.
The continued unfavorsbls reports from Europe and
the United States had rendered the sugar market az
tiemely dull. No. l2 was held at reals per azote.
Exchange continued dull; no transaetiOns OF any
moment have taken place. On London, 60 days $50
IA PREM; on New-York, go days, 3ssprsm; On New
Orleans (short sight, loal2 prem. The Cehakbs has
on freight $l3l 900 in sold.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
Meeting I'm philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Friday Jan. q, F86I.
meeting Of citizens has been called for tomorrow
IN consider measures for sustaining Maj Anderson and
supporting the General Government In efforts TO re.
epforce him. The meeting will be held In the evening
At National Hall.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
The Nebraska Legislature.

OMAHA, N. T., Friday, Jan. 4, 1861.
The Nebrsska House of Representatives, on the LIST
inst, on motion Of Gen. Downs, passed the following
resolution:
R,.o,d That the Hebr,sks Legislature sends greeting end
thanks 10 Major Anderson OF Fort 5umor for his gallant oon
duct and wishes him and his happy Newfes.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
LITTER FROM Mr.. BREcxIsRrDoE.-Mr' brsckinz
ridge has written the following letter: So .

WAsHISoros CrY, Jss. lS6..
GEErLKmRS: I have your letter Of ysstsrdsy, ~
which you call my attention to letter from tos ms
in0tou Correspondent of TIE Beximore AHpeeedS, n
witch Il 10 stated that " do not hesitate a opealy
and decidedly approve the course Of your GSssmsor
in refusing to convene the Legislature o. MsfLsns.
NY name was used by the letter-wrtss wnpoos ~
thori.y, and bis statement is wholly untrue untrue
" JOHN G. BRRcDN2ID9B.
BsltirsSfs, M
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steamer sunk.

MExPHIs Friday, Jan. 4, lsoi
The stcamer James Montgomery was snagged and
sunk Yesterday, near Hickman. No particularly have
beeu received
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05

FIRE IN JERSEY CrrY.-Last night, about 70 olook,
fire occurred in large two-stoy brick buihng, @
the corner of Greene and Bay strsets, occupHd -
kerosene oil factory. An alarm was imnediately
given, but the fire gniting with some oil IN yhe ysss,
The building in q few moments was envelsped N
flames There were number of sheds used feg storing
and before the Fire Department were fairly at work,
the Are wss under full headwsy Through thar exer.
tions The principal portion Of the oil and stock stored
under the ahsds was saved. Tho main building, to-
The building ia said to have been owned BY Messrs.
Keeney g. Halliday, and occupied by Shifaand,
Brother g. Co, and the loss was probably from 5000
to $1,000 No ono could be found 70 give definite ID
formation. Steam-Engins No. Of New-fork va
present, and did good service. The origin Of the MO
vwss Unknown.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
Movement ofTroops = Order of0en
Scott.

LEAvEswoRTH, X. T., Friday, Jan. 4, 1861.
All the available force at Fort Leavenworth has
been ordered by Gen. Scott 70 hold themselves In read
psss to proceed 10 Fort MoIIsnry VI momsprs notice.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05

No returns Iowa and Oregon and the Territories Of
New Mexico, Washington, Kansas and EebrssSa
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05

To the Associated Press ,ao,
WASHINGTON, Friday, Jan. 4, 1861.
The National Fast Day was observed here with
more than Sabbath solemnity. There were Divine
Services in the various churches of the city and the
Hall of Representatives crowded to hear ad-
dress by Chaplain Stockton on the present mournful
state Of the Union.
Numerous western members of the Virginia Legis-
lature arrived here yesterday and to-day their way
TO Richmond. The general feeling expressed by them
il that the Legislature should Immediately enact law
calling State Convention, and pass declaraory
olution against coercing seceding State The Vrg
MIA United States Senators and of the Represent
atives from that State are also agreed upon these
points.
Representatives Curry and Pugh of Alabama, have
left for home. Other representatives of the same
State will follow next week, while members Of other
prospectively .sccedug States arc making prepare
tons to take their departure.
The Republicans held a caucus to-day. Eighty
members were present. There was desuory de-
bate of three hours on national questions. Mr. How
ard Of Michigan, was the Chairman, and Mr. Colfax,
of Indiana Secretary. The caucus resolved that their
proceedinge should be private and hence the parcu-
lars cannot be legitimately procured.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
THE BROOKLYN.

The Brooklyn still continues in readiness, sub
iect to immediate orders, as events may require
She carries the heaviest and best battery of any
shin of her size in the service, and Is most for
midable for belligerent purposes.
THE CHARLESTON COLLECTOR.
The nomination of McIntire as Collector at
Charleston will be resisted with the united
strength of the Southern Democracy. They re-
gard it as the test issue which is to confront the
Federal and State authorities in deadly hostility.