, 1861-01-10

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.--RuROla Ol luo atLach
on the Star Of the West, in the neighborhood
Of Charleston, and the cannonading Of that
city by Major Anderson, are rife everywhere,
creating intense excitement, though nobody
can give any authority for the report
An adjourned meeting Of the Republican
caucus is subject to the call Of the chairman
The resolutions Of the Border State Commit
tee will then be the subject Of discussion
The report that orders have been issued BY
the British Government to Consnls Of ports
Of the Seeding States to refuse certificates Of
clearance to English vessels Is denied, and 1t Is
added that Mi. Bu1ch, British Consul to
Charleston, recognizes the de 5acto Govern
ment by granting such certificates to the out
going vessels of that nation.
Whether the Congressman from the seeding
States will remain here after the dcclaratory
acts are passed. will depend upon the action Of
their several Conventions.
Agents are here from the Southern States,
and continue to arrive, for the purchase Of
arms The Government has for the present
refused to sell any to the States or private par
ties. One for Mississippi starts for the North
tomorrow, although It is said the supplies
there Are not abundant.
Secretary Thompson's conditional resigna-
tfon had been rendered more than week.
The President pledged himself $50 Thompson
charges) that no troops should bo sent south
ward without his knowledge Thompson
knew nothing Of the sailing Of the Star OF the
HehL untu lusI evening. IL 10 Et1IeAblf 1c-
ported that Mr.. Thompson and the President
had high words, in consequence Of which the
President hintcd that he had better resign.
4 detachment Of 63 mounted dragons pass
ed Through Baltimore yesterday afternoon from
Carlisle Barracks to Harper's Ferry, as guard
for the Government Armory: They are order
| Barbour. Mr. Botclcr strongly urged upon the
Wur Department that It would not be polite to
send them there ut this time
In the Committee Of SO to-day there was con-
siderable discussion on Mr. Dunn'e proposition,
propositions underwent criticism from various
members, but no positive action was taken.
It is understood here that the sub-treasurer
Of Charleston has communicated the fact to
the Government that the So1th Carolina au-
thoritics will not allow him to pay any
All the cash In the vaults is to be retained
there
1t Is now asceStaincd that all the seeding
States have drawn their quota Of arms tor 1861
In advance. The order from South Carolina
was filled only few days ago.
Washington Correspondence Of the MI. Tribunal
Priyate letters from the best sources In
Charleston, dated on Saturday, express the
! gsayest distrust as to events, and fear blood
may flow at any moment Mnny families nre
moving from the city under these appfehen-
sfons. The most sagacious leaders have lost
| their power, and are at the mercy Of an excited
and exacting populaee.
Iarz Anderson, Of Cincinnati, brother Of the
Mnjor, has just returned from Charleston.
After the first interview with his brother, the
surveillance was not continued, and be had
free communication with him. The Major
considers his position entirely secure, aud is
fully supplied with provisions md other ncces-
poses, in case that extremity should be reached.
He IL in good spirits, and hopes that reason
will operate upon the misguided people before
long.
Mr. Holt trausacts his i'm mpo1tant business ut
Gen. scotts office, as precaution against the
| queuce Of q distinct intmation given by Mr..
| Miles Of the South Carolina delegation, to the
| President, that they had the means Of knowing
when reinforcements we're ordered, If at oil
WASHINGTON, Jan 9.-There seems to be a
mistake or Misrepresentation somewhere. It
is denied By gentlemen very intimately relatcd
| to the Administration that the recruits to Fort
Sumter were ordered without the previous
sanction Of the President, md further, that
the subject was discussed in the Cabinet, aud
that acting Secretary Of War, Holt, as we'll as
some other members of the Cabinet, clearly
understood that 1t WIS the wish OF the Presi-
dent that the recruits should be sent.
The War Department is in possession of In
formation that tho Governor Of South Caroli-
pa has forbidden the United States sub-TTtns-
| iu9 IL tuaIical0u iEDn pA}lub luC QIuLa Q1
the pay.master in fayor Of Mai. Anderson and
his command, mud the sub-trcasurer has refused
accordingly, Half million dollars Is daily
exported from New York by the Treasury
| Department.
Com. MauEy says that the long passage Of
the Leyant does not, In his judgment, justify
the supposition OF her loss. He gives the
reasons for his belief
WASHINGTON, Jau. a-Commandcr Hart.
stein Of South Carolina, has resigned his po-
Capt. Kearny of New jersey, has written q
letter recalling his letter Of resignation but it
appears this Was never received at the Navy
Department
Senator Seward has the floor for Saturday to
speak on the state Of tho Union.
1t appears from the official report that since
April last the Government haa sold to various
parties 1000 muskets, altered from flint to
percussion locks, ut a cost Of "a cents apiece.
The amount realized wns $4,000. They were
almost worthless, and wcre previously con-
demned by the ordnance officers.
4 telegraph dispatch from the Navy Depart
ment to an officer at Key West, was recently
Intercepted ut Mobile By the authorities
there.
The q. & Agricultural Society commenced
their annual session at the Smithsonian Insti.
t7te to-day. Col. Ware Of Virginia is elected
President pro ten. The net Of corporation
given By Congress WIS accepted. Various
committees were appointed.
Energetic measures are being made for the
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