The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-01-16

OhAhLhSION, ~ O., Jbt. We M
The steamer Star of the West, in en-
deavoring to enter our harbor about day
light this morning, was opened upon by
the garrison on Morris Island, and also by
Fort Moullrie. The steamer put about
and went to sea. rnfs -r.r
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.
A dispatch from Keitt to the secess-
ionists gives the details Of tho firing, and
says that four balls, struck the steamers
hull.
,sit New ORLEANS, Jan. ll.iI
Forts Jackson and ST. Philip, at the
entrance of Lake Pohtchartrain, were seiz-
ed by New Orleans troops to day. The
arsenal at Baton Rouge was taken pos,
session of by troops from New Orleans.
New York, Jan. II.
4 dispatch to the Post says ".The
U. S. steamer Fulton has sailed, with or
ders to see the Star of the West safe in
the harbor of Charleston. r...
fr MOBILE, Ala, Jan. IL.
The secession of the State has caused
great rejoicing here, One hundred guns
have been fred in honor of the event.
Tonight the city will be Illuminated, and
there will be military parade. q
New York, JAM IL,
A special dispatch to the Herald from
New Orleans, llth,, says: AL the
Notifications are now in possession Of the
Louisiana troops. The U. S. Arsenal at
Baton Rouge, in command of Major Has
kIns with two companies, refused TO sur
render this morning. The arsenal was
surrounded by 600 State troops, and a
parley was held between Gov. Moore and
Major Haskins which finally resulted in
the surrender Of the garrison at ~ o'clock
to-day. There was no opposition in TAX
ing the other forts. The Crusader has
not entered the Mississippi. The excite
ment continues very great
5rJ CHARLESTON, s. c., Jan. IL.
A private dispatch to the Courier SAYS
that the Federal troops have abandoned
all the forts in Pensacola harbor, except
Fort Pickens, where they are concentra-
ted, and that 800 men Ind left Mobile TO
surprise Fort Pickens. i', p.
NORFOLK, Va, Jan. IL.
Before daylight this morning a steam
or went to the Federel magazine, loaded
with powder and left Her destination is
UNKNOWN 90 haa.t ~j ,,
4 WAsInNavoN, Jan. IL.
Lieut.. Talbot reports that the condi-
ton of Fort Sumpter is not 50 favorable
rs was believed by the government
Twenty-seVen guns are mounted on tho
first tier and eight on the third tier, and
they are mounting Others. The second
tier of embrasures is blocked up. The
fort be thinks, eau hold out two months
with the present supplies, there being
PLENTY of fuel and good water.
IL is said that Fort Sumpter is TO be
supplied at all hazards, and it is repeated
to-day that the Brooklyn will 60 down,
and, if necessary, engage The batteries on
Morris Island without crossing tho bar
while another steamer escorts the Star
of the West to Fort Sumptcr.
t.L, f. New YORK, Jan. II.
The steamer Star Of the West has ar.
rived, She reports that on Wednesday
A. NJ, made Charleston bar Laid e
till daylight, when she proceeded TO en-
ter the harbor. When off Morris Island
was fred into from that point, seventeen
shots being fred at her. Finding il i'm
possible TO land troops, was returning to
sea at 9 A. NJ, when the fire was contin
ued, several shots being fired after, On
coming out over the bar she struck twice
That night saw steamers coming out The
harbor, supposed 10 be in pursuit.
distinguished lights and was not seer
by them. The Star of the West also re
ports that it is only vessels Of lighI
draught Of water that can get within dis
tapce Of Charleston harbor TO do service
and also that those in charge of the bat
teres on Morris Island are not the mex
pericnced gunners that were supposed
which was plainly visible from their shot.
which flew lively about the vessel.
Hsl - JACKSON, Miss, Jan. IL.
Artillery was ordered to Vicksburg ear
ly this morning, by the Governor, to hal
and question all passing steamers.
Fifteen guns were fred last night on
tho receipt of the news Of the secession
Of Alabama and Florida. ~ ''
rs New ORLEANS, Jan. II.
The returns indicate chat the secession
lists have majority in the Louisiana con
yention. a.. f.t.,,..a.
Ey- Even Gov. Banks Of Massachu
sets sees nothing good in the persona
liberty laws. In his valedictory address:
hh alluded 10 ihn ln,r nf tint Stnthns CAL