The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-11
Peace Propositions Adopted by
the House Of Delegates.
Alabama and Florida will Probably
Secede To-day.
SPEECH OF SENATOR DAVIS ON THE CRI is,
&C., &C., &c.
IMPORTANT FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
ATTEMPT OF THE STAR OF THE WEST TO
LAND TROOPS AT FORT SUMTER.


LAND TROOPS AT FORT SUMTER.
OPENING OF THE STATE BATTERIES UPoS THE
syEAhER-MpoRTANT LETTERS OF MAJOR ANDER
son TO GOVERNOR PIcKENs, ETC., ETC.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 10, 1861.
The dispatches sent yesterday the Star of the
West ~ strictly correct
Tne Charleston Courier says that at about halfpast
o'clock yesterday morning the steamer General
Cinch discovered the steamship Star the West, and
sgnazd the fact OF her approach to the occupants OF
the battery on Morris Island As as the signals
were seen by those guard there, Morris Island
was astir with men at their posts before the
orders could be given them 10 prepare for
action. They remained in anxious suspense, but
ready for what they believed was sure TO come-a
yoey from Fort Sumter The Star Of the West rounded
the point took the ship channel inside the bar and pro
cceded straight forward until opposite Morris Island,
about three quarters of mile from the battery. ball
was then fred athwart the bows of the steamer. The
star Of the West displayed the stars and stripes As
AZ the flag unfurled the forticaton fired succession
Of heavy shots. The vessel continued on her course
with increased speed but two shots taking efec upon
her she concluded retire Fort Moultre fred few
shot her. she was out Of their range The damage
dcne the Star of the West is tring only two
Of seventeen shots took effect upon her.
Tort Sumter made no demonstration, except a. the
porholee where guns were run out bearing on Morris
island.
About eleven ocock yesterday morning boat from Fort
Ia
tbe city. Lieut. Hal had interview with Governor
Pckens and afterwards escorted his boat re-
embarked for Fort sumter. The communication from
MAJOR anderson is as follows,-
MAJOR ANDERSON TO GOV. prcKESs
To Hr ExcErEScY GovEsSoR or SCUM CGnouSA:-
sp-Two Of your batteries fired this morning on an un.
srmed vessel bearing the flag Of my government AS
have not been notified that has been declared by
south Carolina against the United States, cannot
hrt mink this hostile act, committed without
your sanction or authority. Under that hope re.
fian from opening nre your batteries ! have
che honor, therefore respectfully to ask whether the
above mentioned act-one which believe without paral.
~ IL tie history q country any other civilized
aovcrnmeht-was committed in obedience to your in.
st-u itoss end notify you IL is not discalned that
regard Il a. war, AMI shall not after reasona
bic tine for the Of my messenger, permit any
,,so to psssa thin the range OF the guns Of my fort
r.ordcr. To cave far Is in my power the she'd
ding q, bocd beg you win take due notification Of my
.ec,sss. Tor the good al ccnceraed Hoping however
,cur sl - or may justify further continuance Of for
.s,aranso.an my psrt. remain respectfully,
ROBERT ANDERSON
ns-EoNss OF GOVERNOR PICKENs.
Piskess, after stating the position of south
Carolina 10 tho Tinted States says that any attempt
.crd United States troops into Charleston harbor 10 rein
the forts would he regarded as an act OF hostility
ard IN conclusion sds th any attempt 70 reinforce the
cc~ at Fort sumter aud resume possession
- thc Forts within the waters Of south Carolina,
which Najor Anderson abandoned after spiknr the
cannon ard dong other damages, cannot be re-
sardcd by the authorities oc the state az
indicative ofany other purpose than the coercion of ,bs
siate by the armed force Of the government
special agents, therefore, have been on the bar 10
warn approaching vessels, armed and unarmod having
coye reinforce Fort sumter aboard not to cntcr tho
Is5Dor SPECIAL orders baye been given tbs com.