The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-01
FACTS AND RUMORS FROM WASHINGTON
CORRESPONDENTS

GOV. FLOYD'S POSITION.
III appears that Secretary Floyd, with the full
knowledge and consent of the President, pledged
his honor that change should be made in the po-
siton of affairs in Charleston harbor-South Caro-
INA giving apedge to respect all public property
In the meantime until the Commissioners could
be received here, and the whole matter be referred
toCongress. Under these circumstances the Com.
mlssioners called on Secretary Floyd, and charged
Ine act OF Major Anderson, in spiking the cannon,
ETC., as not only violation of solemn pledges but
an act of hostiity-as much so as if he had CHARGED
and fired his guns. Floyd disavowed Ander-
sons act, but the Commissioners claimed some
tangible evidence, and demanded the with
drawal of the troops from Fort Sumter Floyd
considered the demand reasonable and proper, and
on the Cabinet being summoned, he asked permis-
sion Of the President to comply with the demand,
not only as matter of policy, but as called for By
the pledge given South Carolina His honor q
the honor Of the Administration being sacrf !
pledged, he insisted on recalling the troops, | "
ing the Government property to be protected
similar property is protected at Boston, New York,
or Mobile. The President persisted in his refusal
to comply with the demand, and Secretary Floyd
withdrew and penned his letter ofresignation.
AFFAIRS AT CHARLESTON.
The Navy Department at two o'clock received a
despatch from Lieut.. James p. Foster, command
ing 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 babeas corpus, that the Judge remanded
the prisoner to his custody on the ground that he
Hdu no luIlSulCllOn, ana tnaJ on ais way TO the
Bonita with his prisoner be had been been taken by
force from his custody by mob. Every hour
cOmplicates affairs in Charleston more and more.
The people of that city determined to precipi
tate an issue with the Government.
POST OFFICES IN SOUTH CAROLINA To be DISCONTINUED
Postmaster General Holt will issue orders, tho
lst of the month, to the POstmasters throughout
the remaining States to all postal intercourse
with South Carolina, and not to make up any mail
matter for the offices within her borders, on the
ground that there are no postmasters there in the
service of the United States. Mail matter will be
sent to Georgia through South Carolina and if its
transit is interiered with, it will be subject for
the two States to settle between themselves
CHARLESTON TO DE DECLARED NOT A FORT OF ENTRY.
A bill will be Immediately introduced into the
House OF Representatives declaring Charleston no
longer port Of entry, and it will then become the
duty OF the President to enforce the law by strict
blockade.
The feeling is increasing in intensity here that it
is necessary for the President to take active steps
to preserve the dignity and respect of the American
people, and IN this opinion all party lines and po.
lIticai feelings are fast being merged.
GEN. SCOTT DOES NOT ADVISE MARYLAND TO ARM.
Gov. Hicks inquired of Gen. Scott if he thought
the eXigency was such to require Maryland to be
put IN condition OF defence, and he replied he
no necessity for Maryland putting herself in such
condition. Gov Hicks is faithful to the Union and
holds out firmly against the disunionists
Pennsylvania should be careful, during the ex-
citement which will do doubt follow upon the news
VI lo-udy not 10 "ahtony alarm ner sister state OF
Maryland. The country people of Maryland, and
the mass, are undoubtedly Union lovers. If Gen.
Scott thinks Maryland need not be put in condition
of Defence there cannot be much necessity for Penn
sylvana arming herself Immediately.
There is no doubt that some understanding exists
between the Lieutenant General and the Governors
OF Virginia and of Maryland that any rebellious
attack, from any quarter, upon the city of Wash
ington, would be at once resisted and put down.
In view ofthe geographical position of Washington,
it is fortunate that these two States have true and
faithful men at their heads.