The Van Buren press., 1861-01-04

Asit was not stipulated or agreed by the
President, that the troops should be with /
drawn from the forts around Charleston
harbor, the administration does not eonsid-
er it is under any obligations to DO as re-
auested by the South Carolina Commis-
sioners for the restoration of the military
posts. This is considered by the larger
portion OF the Cabinet, impossible.
Sec Floyd, Thompson and Thomas, who
held the constitutional rights OF secession,
were separated on the South Carolina ques-
ltion from their Cabinet associates. There
was no positive decision at the meeting
yesterday, although the prospect ceItainly
lis not favorable to the Commissioners.
This fact is strengthened by the fact. that
Sec. Floyd resigned his Office. 1t is said
that Ser Thompson, would also have re-
signed, had 1t not been that the investiga-
ton is pending concering the affairs of the
Interior Department, in connection with the
abstraction OF the Indian trust bonds, and
the investigation to which he asks for the
vindication OF his own honor and integri-
/ ty. The report prevails that Sec. Thomas
has resigned, but this results from his in
| decision as to whether lie shall remain in
earnest sympathy with Sec. Floyd.
Tn. Secretary of the Treasury has just
received dispatch from Charleston that
the revenue cutter in the port of Charles
ton had been seized by the authorities, and
that the chptain, who is Il native OF Charles
ton, has resigned. This intelligence was
| Immediately communicated to the Cabinet.
The Navy Department received dispatch
from 1t James Foster, commanding the
SLAYER Bonita, which was carried into
Charleston, stating that his prisoner, the
captain OF the SLAYER had been taken before
a State Judge by writ Of habeas corpus.
The Prisoner was discharged from custody
or the ground that he had no jurisdiction
and that on his way to the Bonita with the
lprisoner, lie had been token from his custo-
dy by mob
Troy, \. Y, Dec. 81.
The Troy daily Times, this afternoon,
will contain two letters from Gen. Wool
in favor OF the Union, and in favor of sas-
tanning Maj Anderson in his position al
Fort Sumpter, and immediately urging that
a firm ground be adopted to put down re-
bellion He declares that if Fort Sumptel
be surrendered to the sccessionists in days
vengeance OF all who would betray the I'm
ion into the hands OF its enemies.
WAsHISGroS, Dec. 81.
The President accepted the resignation o
Gov. Floyd the same day it WAS rendered
The report that prevailed this afternoon
throughout the city, that Gen Scot: had
been appointed Secretary OF War, oc
casioned much Indignation among the Sc
cessionists. who were fully aware that Gen
Scott is in favor of decisive military prcpa
rations The truth is that Z. VI. Genera
Holt is in temporary charge oil the Depart
ment. AMI tonight was attending It's dutie
with tho chief clerk Gen. Scott has no.
s.el either at the Department or at th-
Presidents House to-day. Both Thompson
and Thomas were as the Cabinet meeting
to-day though rumor had declared other,
wise. Many reports prevail with no trutl
for their foundation. Which serves only t.
add to the already intense excitement
: y dispatch received by citizen tonight
announces that Gen Cameron has baen ap
pointed Sec. of the Treas, and he is nov
in Springfield and will accept. The az
} thority for this is deemed reliable.
JEFgxRsoS CITy, Mo. Dec. 81.
The House was o.lied to order a, 10 o,
clock. j. 2. Amcnt of Marion, was chos
en- speaker protein j. w. Owans 0
Franklin, Clerk protein. New member
presented their credentials and took thei
seats. after which the House adjourne,
until ID a. In. TO morrow.
The Senate met anl,B. j. Brown of Ray
was chosen president pro-tsm; w Hougl
of Cole. secretary protein. Adjourned t
= O'Clock this afternoon on account of alb
sent members.
The Capital is swarnsI with politician
and Office seekers, nothing like it was eve
, before known here every sort OF combina
ton has been attempted by the several par
ties, though all efforts OF the kind hav
thus far failed
WAsHISGroS, Jan. ID.
: An earnest address to the people OF tn
United States, is prepared recommendin;
them to rally to compromise on tho basis o
the propositions of Senator'S Crttcnden anC
Bigler, and already signed by a number o
Senators and Representative. The mos
intimate friends OF the President says hi
present determination il not to move Mai
. Anderson to Fourt Moultr,e. The repor
| that troops have been sent to Charleston
, created much Indignation among Southern
ers. Ii any order tor such movement ha
been given, they have been revoked
The sloop OF war Brooklin is at Norfolk
; officered and manned for any emergency.
According to the present prog tn
Presidents message embodying the propo
sitions OF the s. G. CONS will be sent t.
the House, and viii probably be tabled
, 1t is not true as has been reported, tina
, the Com. of 33, have accepted Mr.. Critten
+ den's proposition. But some of the mem
bers are yet hopeful that they may arriv
, at some general agreement.
CHARLESTON S. c., Jan. 1st
Commander Piliengen at Castle Pinck
ney. has issued orders against the approach
! OF boats to the wharf. under serious pen
atty Ladies have rendered their service
at the Forts. The city vIgilent rifles ar
dispatched to secret service to Mouse Island
The Zouayes and German rifles, have pro
ceeded down the harbor. The Palmett
Guards have charge OF the Arsenal, wher
.vsves the Palmetto Flag waves.
Collector Colecock, asvertises that al
the vessels from ports outside of Carolina