St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-01-17

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fred succession Of, shots. The vessel
continued on her course with incl eased
speed, but two shots taking effect on her,
she concluded to retire. Fort Moultrie
fred few heavy shots at her, but she was
out Of their range. The damage to the
Star of the West was triding, a.. only two
out Of seventeen shots TOOK effect upon
her. Fort Sumptcr made no demonstra-
ton, except at port hole, where guns
were run out bearing on, Morris Island:
CnAR1Esrox,s Jan. 10.
Gov. Pickens has taken possession of the
steamship Marion for the service Of the
State. ..>-..--, .z-.zy- z.,zs.-.-zssys
Dispatches stating that the sloopzefswar
Brooklyn is coming here With an armed
force, creates intense excitement. Great
preparations are being made in the harbor
to receive her. .: :. 1:z5%55 ~
A large steamer called the. Marion, of
the Charleston and New York line, has
been purchased by South Car6Ina, and
ordered to be rugged for man:of-war.-
Her upper cabin is to be taken off and she
is to be supplied with a complete anna
ment. g.:
The buoys in the harbor have been re-
moved. ..o~ @,:l
The Brooklyn will be fired into and Fl.
Sumpter will then open fire on the South
Carolina Notifications and the fight will
become general. The people are prepar-
ing for it and for the worst. -: I'D"
great fight. Major Anderson will protect
her. He only pledged himself not to pre-
vent communication between the South
Carolina forts until Lieutenant Talbot came
back. -! ;, 10 d
A steam tug called the Aid, left the
wharf tonight Tor the purpose Of recon-
noitering She is mounted with one gun,
and is under command of Lieut. Hamilton,
formerly Of the federal navy. .>~---.~,.s-~-.>:
There is much talk Of sending to: Sa-
vannah for tug boats to take the place Of
gun boats. - - : = =
New ORLEANS, Jan. IL.
Forts jackson and Saint Phillip, at the
entrance Of Lake Ponchartrain, were seized
by New Orleans troops to-day. Troops
from New Orleans also took possession Of
the arsenal at Baton Rouge, to-day at IL
o'clock, no resistance being offered L
JACKSON, MISS, Jan. IL +
Mr.. Burt, Commissioner from South
Carolina, is now speaking, whilet lone
star flag is suspended in the hall the con-
vcntion occupied. The morning was spent
in the discussion of unimportant local mat
tiers. ! 4!ei! y
WASHINGTON, Jan. II.
A despatch from Mr. Keitt to the seces-
sionists here, gives the details Of the firing
on the Star Of the West He says that
four balls struck the Stars hull. A pqr+
ton of the despatch was confidential to
southern Senators, but it is understood
to defeat Objectionable legislation and the
confirmation Of Mcintyre as collector of
the port of Charleston. q Senator Wigfalls
publicly declares that the Star Of the West
will not be able to enter Charleston until
every gun Of Fort Moultrie is dismounted.
Reliable authority says that the Star Of
the West will he again sent to Charleston,
unless the President changes HIS mind, =
and with ample naval forces to engage the
several batteries while she runs in and
lands her men and cargo. 1t is intimated
cutter Harriet Lane and the frigatc Brook
lyn will both accompany the Star Of the
West on her next effort ~
Senator Pierce has yielded to outside
pressure, and united in request for con-
yeniug the Legislature Of Maryland.1>: Gov
Hicks still resists. The disunion move
n,ent in Baltimore is headed by custom
house officers, who are the special friends
ct Mr.. Thomas, Secretary of the Treasury
Much remark is excited by the transfer
Of $500, 600 in specie from the sub:treasu-.
ry in New York to this city,, without any
sufficient reason being ASST ned. This un-
usual proceeding is not understood in f. :
nancial circles, and the pretended explana-
tions are by no means satisfactory
Last night Mrs. Foster and Mrs? Doub-
leday, wives of officers in Fort Sumpter,
arrived by the southern boat. It is stated
that the Charleston people refused to har-
Dor them in that city. =. i. -, -.
1t is generally credited that General
Dix will be appointed Secretary of the
Interior, if, indeed, his, appointment be-
not already made The President is not.
disposed to select any southern men. ~, !,
1t is we'll understood that Senator Clay
does not intend to call a meeting Of the
Committee on Commerce, to consider the
appointment Of Mr. Mcintyre, as collect
or Of Charleston. .., -.....~ So
The Senate Territorial Committee have
authorized Senator Green to report bill
organizing the Territory Of Pixies Peak.
J Senator Green has submitted the bill to
Senator Seward, for the purpose of getting
his approval. There are two amend nents
to this bill, which have not heretofore been
incorporated in territorial bills. One is
guaranteeing the rights Of private proper
:, ty-the other prohibiting the Territorial