The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-21
The News.

There was a rumor in Washington last night to
the effect that fighting had commenced in Florida
between the federal and State troops; but
whether the rumor is well founded or not
we are unable to learn II any fighting
has taken place it must have been at Fort Pick
ems Adyices from there by way of New Orleans
/. represent that on Friday State troops were con-
centrating in the neighborhood Of Pensacola from
all parts Of the State. The steamer Wyandot was
lying at the entrance of the harbor, communicate
ing with Fort Pickens but was not allowed to en-
ter the harbor. The families Of the officers were
ON board the Wyandot.
The general tone Of the adyices from Washing
ton which we publish this morning indicates
somewhat LEES belgerent aspect of affairs. 1t IS
stated that Governor Pickeus, of South Carolina,
has, Welding to the solicitations Of his friends in
WASHINGTON addressed Col. Hayne, the South
Carolina Commissioner, instructing him to change
his policy Col. Hayne will remain in Washing
ton for some time. The letter which he trans
mited to the President Saturday is said to have
been very temperate in tone. The attack on Fort
sumter il considered to be abandoned for the pre-
sent. In the meantime, 1t is hoped some plan Of
Cancellation may be adopted. The Virginia Legis-
lature propositions Of adjustment, a synopsis of
which will! be found in our dispatches, were
much discussed in Washington political circles
yesterday.
brief RESUME Of the minority report Of the
Representatives. Committee of Thrty-thrce will be
found among our Washington dispatches. The
minority recommend the adoption Of the Critten-
den compromise, and say that unless these or SINH
lar conoiliatory measures meet with the support
Of Congress- then dissolution IL inevitable.
Go, Gpvt fold Of Mr. al
logg member of Congress from that State, has ar
rived there on mission to the President elect, to
obtain definite and authoritative announcement
from Mr.. Lincoln with regard to the compromise
propositions in Congress. On the result Of this
mission. il l. stated will depend the future course
of the republicans in Congress. From Washing
ton too we are advised that Mr.. SWEET has Just
left the latter city on visit Of similar Prpor u
the President elect, and to urge him, AT The solicit
tation Of leading republican member, 10 visit
Washington Immediately
The Alabama State Convention on Saturday
elected delegates to the proposed Southern Con-
yention Of Seeding States. The Convention
Is to meet in Montgomery, Ala, on the 4th
Of February. The State Convention also passed
an ordinance appropnating three million dollars
for the arming aud defence Of the State.
The lower house Of the Tennessee Legislature
has agreed to the Senatc's amendments to the bill
for the election Of delegates to State Conyen.
ton The election il TO take place on the 9th Of
February. and the Convention TO assemble on the
18th.
company Of sappers and miners, numbering
sixty-three. rank and file, arrived in Washington
from the West yesterday. dragon corps from
West Point, with battery Of four field pieces and
two howit2ers, arc expected to arrive in Washing
ton in o few days.
The select committee Of the House. engaged ia
Investigating the fraud committed nv the abstrac.
ton from the Interior Department or the bonds
belonging 70 the Indian Trust Fund, are bu.;lv ,t
work, and will probably be ready - report carly
this week. The Grand jury Of the District 81 Co.
lumbia will to-day commence the examin ton Of
Bailey and Russell.
The pony express passed Fort Kearney yoster.
day morning, bringing advices from the Pacific TO
the 9Th inst In San Francisco businc.s vas still
extremely dull, owing to continuation Of bad
weather and an apparent absence OF speculative
feeling on the part Of dealers Large surplus
atocks OF goods remain on the market The ar
rival OF the Presidents fast day proclamation in
California was 80 delayed as TO preclude much oh.
eerysnce Of Il ia that State The politicians were
beginning to congregate in great numbers in Ss-
cramen.c, in anticipation Of the assembling Of tho