, 1861-02-08

. committee of Thirty-three had granted al
tue demands Of the South, and the whole
question would be at once submitted.
The regular committee will present q
unanimous report, embracing an act fol
New Mexico, providing that no new States
he admitted without the consent Of other
States, and advocating the repeal of the
Personal Liberty bills.
Republicans here say that the terms are
net correctly stated; but express the belief
that the difficulty would be settled.
! Washington dispatches indicate change
OF policy on the part of the Administration
towards South Carolina, to be firm but
concIiatory in the execution Of the laws.
The sloop-ot.war BrooLiya and another
vessel have been ordered to Norfolk to be
in readiness for immediate action.
/ In the Senate, Jan %, the President
sent in the nomination of Wm Mcintyre,
Of Penn, for the Office of Collector in the
neighborhood of Charleston harbor
Republicans wished to go into an extra
session, bat the Democrats, except Latham
-BgIcr and HOwell-carricd an adjourn
ment
--latest accounts from Charleston say that
1000 negroes are occupied 10 the erection
OF Notifications at the mouth Of the harbor,
which have been obstructcd by sunkcn YES
sells, and the Governor has received the
offer of TO- 900 volunteers out of the State.
Movements are on foot in Pennsylvania,
Massachusetts and Vermont, to put the
military on war footing in aid Of the
Federal Government.
Dispatches were forwarded Jan. %, by
the Republican members of Congress to
Harrisburg, asking their friends in the Leg
islature to postpone, for the present, APP
preparations for military purposes.
Maj. Anderson informs the Government
that no reiuforcements are needed at Fort
Sumpter.
The proceedings of Congress Jan. ID,
were unimportant.
Baker, in the Senate, made an eloquent
Republican speech.
ONE DAY LATER.
ST. Louis, Jan. Ar. n
The promises Of peace arc not confirmed.
1t is feared that the report was-s stock
jobbing operation.
Forts Pulaski and jackson have been
occupied with State troops Of Georgia by
order Of the Governor and it is said, on
purpose to prevent spontaneous uprising
Of the popuhce.
The Revenue Cutter was seized, but re.
turned. 1t is believed the secessionists
have carried Georgia
There are rumors at Charleston that
Anderson's communication had been cut
off that Fort Sumpter was besieged, and
Fort Moultrie repaired and ready to open
FIRE on Fort Sumpter. Doubtful, says the
report.
The rumors are renewed that there is a
combination TO take forcible possession of
Washington. Gen. Scott has made prep.
aratiOns for the emergency, by order Of the
President.
The Florida Convention met yesterday
with feeling decided secession.
The order for the removal of the cannon
from Pittsburg has been recinded
The Governor Of South Carolina has ap-
pointed his cabinet.
The Delaware Legislature rejected the
secession overture of Mississippi.
Gov. Banks, of Massachusetts, in his
valedictory address, denounces secession,
and advises the repeal of the Personal Lib
erty bill.
Gov. jackson, of Missouri, in his inaug-
ural address, advocates q Convention, aud
cooperation Of Southern States.
Senator Baker concluded bis speech
Jan. Sd.
Senator Douglas spoke, and said the is
sue was compromise or war-he preferred
compromise.
The troops Of Leavenworth have been
ordered by Gen. Scott to be in readiness to
proceed to Fort McHenry, in Baltimore,
at moments notice
Senator Cameron, Of Pa, has been ap-
pointed Secretary of the Treasury by Mr..
Lincoln.