The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-02-06


the Home Squadron. On the 10Th of Janu-
ary the Comma nder n-chief of the feet re
ceived orders through Col. Pickens at Wash
ington to send Immediately to FlOrida the
United States steam frigate Powhattan, the
Sabine and the sailing corvette St. Louis.
An official survey and general quarters,
superintended by Flag Officer Prendergast,
was then held on the Cumberland corvette.
the Sabine frigate, and st. Louis. A sham
boat battle ives soon after improvised on
Sscriicios, when the usual routine OF an ac'
tion was gone through with.
A critical examinstio of the condition OF
the squadron demonstrated the fact that ev'
cry ship was short of provisions and that It
would be madness to send them, probably on
q hostile mission, in such state. The i'm
preston prevailed extensively that the yes.
sells would go to Havana for provisions, aud
then obey the instructions of DIR. Toucey.
Serious disafection existed among some
of the officers Of the Powhattan, when her
destination became known to them. The
third Lieutenant, purser and first lieutenant
Immediately rendered their designations, but
the captain, while conditionally accepting
them, refused to allow their return to the
steamer.
The most intense excitement prevailed in
the squadron and it was found necessary to
issue an order prohibiting all officers, sailors
and marines from conveying political news
or naval movements in their letters, as they
would be opened and read.
New YORK, Feb. A.
Special Washington dispatches report
much diversity OF feeling at meeting oil
South Carolinians on Saturday evening"
One large property holder threatened to re-
turn home, sell his real estate, remove MS
slaves, aud abandon the Palmetto State for
ever.
1t is understood that the delegation from
Ohio, except Gov. Chase, favor conclliatlon'
The Pennsy lvania delegation is consider
ed to be radically opposed to compromise.
A gentleman from the interior of New
York, owner of much property in Wash
ing,ou, rendered it to General Scott Tor mil.
itary purposes, il required.
Special Washington dispatches say that
the Virginia Commissioners have resolved
to declare the determination of the South to
accept no settlement of the territorial ques-
ton, which is not applicable to oil future
acquisitions.
WASHINGTON, Feb. A.
The Convention is in session to-day with
closed doors.
Wright, of Ohio, is temporary chairman
| All the States that have appointed dele
gates are reported except New York, Ten
nessee, Missouri and Illinois. Eleven are
fully represented.
A motion to admit the Press was tabled.
A committee on permanent organic ltlon
was appointed.
The Convention adjourned till to.mor-
John Tyler will probably be permanent
President,
1t i. understood that the entire proceed
ings will be conducted in secret session.
WASHINGTON, Feb. !.
The Convention rom has been closed tt
the members OF the Press, and they are no
to be admitted until vote Of the Convention
has been taken on the question OF admission
after the organization.
The delegates are deSrous that the whole
proceedings shall be conducted with Gle SCI
doors to the Press and public.
A committee are here of secessionist'
from Maryland to protest against the admis
sion OF the delegates from that State'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.
! The Virginia Conference reassembled this
morning. The proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. DR.. Gurley.
The committee on organization reported
Ex President Tyler as President. A reso-
luton was adopted to sit the entire session
with closed doors 1t will be impossible to
obtain report OF the proceedings.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 5.
The Custom House was opened yesterday
under the government of Louisiana.
A rumor reached the City last night, thai
the Convention of Texas had passed an or
dinance OF secession by l54 to 6. The SEN
timent in favor OF uniting Texas with the
Southern Contederacy is represented to be
largely in the ascendant.
New OR1EARs, Feb. 5.
The Mint and Custom House were quiet
ty taken possession OF yesterday by the
authorities OF Louisiana.
To day the officials take the oath of office
under the ordinance.
There are flying reports that fighting has
commenced at Pensacola, in consequence o.
the Brooklyn trying to land troops. There
is no head for the report, but it is authori-
tatively stated by Alabamians.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 5.
| The New Orleans Custom House refuses
to deliver goods to Louisville importers un.
less the Louisville Surveyor will grant can
ceiling certificates for the goods, or duties
thereon be paid at New Orleans.
The Democrat douglas newspaper,
hoisted the National Flag over its Office to-
day.
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