The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-18

fences. and also demand that Anderson shall
abandon Fort Sumter. They are using every
argument and means to disgrace this gallant
Major and also to get possession of Fort
Sumter themselves. 1t is ntimated that this
demand will not go down." but that Major
Anderson will be reinforced where he is as
soon as a fleet can be collected from the wide
~ scattered war vessels to make formida-
BILE and successful demonstration. Let us
hope that the President will keep possession
of his backbone, and that our national flag
will yet be protected in our own ports as we'll
as in foreign countries.
p. S.-Despatches from Washington Tues
day say that Anderson's force at Fort Sum-
ter is reported all well with plenty of provis-
ions. The preparations of Gen Scott to de-
fend the city of Washington have alarmed
the seceSsionis:s, who now declare that the!
DON'T mean to besiege the Capital. 1t is said
that this assertion will not prevent the defen-
sive movement being carried vigorously for
ward until every avenue Of the Capital is
guarded from assault. The Southerners as
sert that the President will not use coercive
measures, but Weld to the demands of South
Carolina the friends Of the President sa.
he will remain firm. The republicans liz eau
Gus voted by a small majority against the
Crittenden resolutions but they will bt
pressed vigorously in both Houses, and somt
are confident of their passage.
A special despatch to the Boston Traveller
says that private advices from Baton Rousue
La, show that the election for delegates t,
the convention were majority against Sc
cesson. 1t further says that Mr. McLellan's
speech in the House, Monday, is rallying a
strong Union sentiment. The South Carroll
ma commissioners are understood to demand
the unconditional evacuation of Fort Sumter
BY Major Anderson to avoid the shedding 81
blood Senator Kennedy of MARYLAND as
tonished republican senators by remarkins
that the state he represented would secetl,
from tie Union if;hc resolutions OF Mr. Crit
tenden were defeated.
A despatch from New York the 10th, say:
that Gen Sanford has rendered the first di
vision of the New York state militia to tn,
COMMUNICATIVE chief, to be ready at an hour
notice. 1t is reported from Washington tina
Major Anderson has been ordered not t,
permit further indignities to the L. S. flag
and if another instance occurs to open hi
batteries Immediately. The governor of
North Carolina informs the President tina
the forts seized in that state will be promp,
~ restored. lie considers the seizure as tn
act Of Il lawless mob.
The following is private despatch to tt,
Journal of Wednesday
WASHINGTON, Jan. -. Dispatches receiv
ed in Southern cities say that Georgia vii
Stcede by Saturday. in which event. delegate
from South Carolina. Alabama. Florida, Miss
Iissippi and Georgia will assemble at Mil
edseyille aid institute provisional 90. crn
ment by electing a president and vice presi
: dent, pro trmpore and providing for f,der
al army and other defensive measures. Min
stcrs will also be Immediately despatched Il
.oreig IN powers to negotiate treaties.
The conduct of Capt Armstrong in surren
, dering tie Pensacola Eavy yard is s,rongl
disproved of by the administration.