Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-18

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Affairs at waabiueien.
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| or havd ZEN EiFeato M3lorl Ande b
/ to permit no indignites to tho American flag
and Il ifanother occurrence Ike the firing into
The Star OF the West takes piHce, to open bis
batteries upen the offending parties
--4 rHE DIsuKroS vuuuSTEERs.' i--. --
An effort was made last night to smoke out
/ the Disunion Volunteers, who are holding
meetings for dFll but the reporters were
/ driven out not without first discovering,
however, that among them were number OF
clerks in the Departments.
MA1;AismEs6D AFpppRT SUMTER.
No proposition for the transfer OF Maj,
Anderson's eopmandi fFqp fort Sp9tsr TO
Moul,rie bas been yet suggested, and it is con-
sidered too absurd TO merit attention. Il is
the key OF the position, and can be held sgainst
any force which South Carolina can send as
long as the supplies last and there are men 10
serve the guns. On this score there is no
doubt whatever, and Gov. Piekens knows the
formidable character OF the place much to
well too attack il.
Lieut.. Hall, who brought dispatches from
Major Anderson, has been called TO New
York BY the illness of a near relative.
Lieut.. Talbot will start for Fort Sumter to-
moro " evening, bearing the orders Of Gov
ernment TO Major Anderson in regard TO his
future operations.
THE FORTS AT TIE SOUTH,
The Macedonian, which sailed under
sealed orders, has gone TO the rescue Of th 4
forts at Pensacola, though it is feared she
viii be too late, in consequences Of the rush
OF volunteers from Alabama and elsewhere,
who are engaged in the Secession scheme.
The command at Fort Pickens which is
still in possession Of the Government Gen.
Scott thinks may be able to hold out until
relieiis obtained. The other two forts are in
possession Of the Revolutonists, There are
no troops at T0rtugas. Capt Meigs and q
few laborers are in charge. BE asked Mr..
Floyd for protection some ago, but none was
sent and the President was deceived with
false representation from the War Depart
ment that the fertilization had not sufficiently
progressed to require troops. This was
part Of the system of deception practiced by
Mr. Floyd. A company was recently ordered
there IRON Boston, and it is hoped reached
it before the intended descent Of the Floridans
was made. Senator Mallory lately obtained
from the proper bureau a detailed statement
ofthe condition Of this work, without the
object for which it was intended being sus-
pected at the time.
Gov. Ellis of North Carolina hes written to
the President informing him that the forJs
which were recently seized without authority
will be promptly restored to the custody ofthe
Government, accompanied by becoming ex-
preston OF his condemnation of the lawless
act. This conduct stands out in marked COZ
.r'st with the revolutionary proceedings else
where.
rHa BARBARoUs CONDUCT OF TUE CHARLESTON
TRAITORS.
Some Of the leading Secesslonists here
have become ashamed of the barbarOus and
cruel treatment to which Major Anderson
and his command have been subjected, being
cUt off from all communication with their
friends, and denied the opportunity Of pro-
curing the ordinary supplies and provisions
which are recognized among civilized nations
n asuspended state of hostilities. Jefferson
Davis has written a letter to Gov. Pickens,
urging him to change this policy, which Mr..
Hunter and Others have indOrssd. 1t may
produce the desired effect though Gov. Pick
eus has already lost all influence, and is
mere instrument in the hands of reckless and
desperate managers.
THR POsT-OFFIcE SURVEILLANCE AT CHARLES
TON.
WAsHINGTON, Jan. 3.
7. A. n
Department that under an order Of the Gov
ernor Of South Carolina the correspondence
Major Anderson and his command is subject
ed to surveillance of the POST Office, OF others
in authority at Charleston, making inquiry
in the matter. He replied that "When the
communication between she city and Fort
was FIRST intercepted, under the intense ex-
element and in order 10 avoid collision be- |
tween unauthorized parties distinction was
made, by order of Gov. Pickens, in two in |
stances, between official and private letters |
from Major Anderson. Subsequently, this |
decision seems to have been reconsidered, !
and have sent all mail matter for Major |
Anderson, and for his command, un6 er seal |
ed cover from this Office, and continue TO do /
so to this day, January 18th, as opportunity
occurred, and do so without surveillance Of |
the Post-Omce or rather authority at Charles
ton.
TIE PE4oE OF WASHINGTON.
Gen. Scots arrangements and precautions
for the protection Of the peace here are ample
and nearly completed, ifany attempt at ruff
anism should exhibit itself, which is not now
apprehended. Still there are some
bad elements conspiring, and they may as
well know what is in store for them, if pub
lie order should be outraged.
r p " g. Special to n. Y. Times.
sEIEURE OF SOUTHERN FORTS.
Secretary Toucey has received he follow
ing dispatch from Flag-ofieer Armstrong
Pensacola Navy-Yard:
{" Armed bodies of Florida and Alabama
troops appeared before the gats Of the Navy
yard and demanded possession. Having no
means Of resistance, surrendered and hauled
down mE flag. They are now in possession"
Capt Farran, Commander in the Yard, has
notified the Department Of his resignation.
A dispatch to the Florida Senators says:
We redsired down here and captured
Fort Barancos and kavy-Yard, and then
sion to continue to occupy their quarters
W are now III POsstssiOu- Ills move was
in consequence Of the GoEernmsnt garrison
ing Fort Pickens, which has before remained
unoccupied. You will propose to the ad-
resuming the statu quo ante BEL
luM and we will Immediately evacuate."
LOVEJoY, OF ILLINOIS.
Hon. Owen LOveioy is prepared to make
speech as soon as an opportunity offers. It
IS doubtful whether be win congratulate the
country upon the departure of our brethren,
or propose to "coerce them back to their
senses.n Probably, however, the latter poll
cy will be recommended by him. He is not
noted for softWOrds on the sub,ec. ofSlayery,
and on this occasion they will undoubtedly
be very much Of the consistency of brickbats.
Some one asked him what he thought of a
certain speech noted somewhat for its con-