Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-01-05

cutter AIKEN 10 Oe eelzen Dy the CerOnbicDs.
1t is rumored that he bas resigned his U. s.
Commission, and taken one 10 the navy OF his
native State, rs commander OF the South
Carolina man .ofwar aiken.
ExcIrrse SCENES IN coSoREss.
An exciting time is anticipated at the
Capitol, when the Presidents proclamation
on secession is read. II it thought that
Senator Benjamin will open the debate in
tbe Senate, and show that the South is in
position defy coercion.
TUE GREAT ROBBERY.
Last evening Bailey wrote letter TO Sec
retary Thompson. desiring an interview, at
which be proposed TO make important disclo
sures. Secretary Thompson granted the in.
terview, receiving Bailey in the custody Of
the Marshall at his Office, at eight O'Clock
last evening. Nothing public on the subject
is yet made known, but astonishing develop
ments may be anticipated.
THE GOVERNMENT LOAN.
The New York Bank of Commerce tele
graphed last night, to the Secretary Of the
Treasury, that they would tako the balance
of the five million of Treasury notes at twelve
per ceptum. "A meeting Of the Cabinet FOL.
lowed, and the proposition was agreed to-
COTTON STATES.
General Scott thinks, though the Cotton
States Insy favor secession, that Louisiana,
from her geographical and convenient posi-.
tiun, will not unite in any such movement.
JOE LANE
1t is said that the secessionists are urging
the appointment of Joe Lane to fill the va.
cancy caused by the retirement OF Governor
Floyd
THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSIONERS.
The boldness Of these gentlemen increases
with the weakness Of the Administration
They threaten to leave Mt once il their de-
mondS are not complied with.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
The Republicans perceive the design to
make trouble when the election returns are
counted. They rely, however, on the Border
States as faithful to the Union, TO prevent
civil war; which it is supposed would follow
disturbance OF the constitutional law.
a despatch has also been received by the
Secretary of the Treasury, stating that the
captain of the Revenue cutter which has been
stationed in Charleston barbor, brought her
up 10 the city anG resigned his position as 40
officer of the United States. The vessel WINS
without n captain, and the Inferior officers.
not knowing what course TO pursue, allowed
be: to become an easy prey to the mob who
poured upon her decks, and the Palmetto
flag now floats where the standard of the
Cuted States has hitherto been unfurled.
AFFIRM STAND.
The reports from Charleston have added
I fuel to the excitement already existing here.
, The feeling s general that it is now time
for the government 10 take u firm stand. a
Cnbinet meeting was called Immediately
upon the receipt Of the dispatches in relation
to the capture OF the Revenue cutter, OF which
Mr. Floyd. the Secretary Of War; did not
present himself. lie Was promptly sent for
und his attendance requested by the Prcs.
dent. but he contented himself by sending the
resignation which, much TO his surprise, was
accepted without discussion. The President
was extremely indignant at the want Of moral
courage displayed by his retiring Secretary
and the worst motives are assigned MS rea-
son for the abrupt resignation.
rosT OFFICES IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO BE Dis.
CONTINUED.
Postmaster. General Holt will issue orders,
on the lst Of the mouth, to tie Postmastprs
throughout the remaining States, to cease all
postal intercourse with South Carolina and
not to make up any mail matter for the Offices
within her bOrders, on the groupd that there
are no postmasters there in tue service of the
United States. Mail matter will be sent to
Georgia through South Carolina, and if its
trausit is interIered with, it will be- a subject
for the two States TO settle between them
selves.
CHARLESTON TO BE DECLARED NOT A FORT OF
ENTRY.
A bill will be Immediately introduced into
the House Of Representatives declaring
Charleston no longer d port Of entry, and it
will then become the duty OF the President
to euforce the law by o strict blockade.
The feeling is increasing in intensity here
that it Is necessary for the President to take
active steps 10 preserve tho dignity and
respect Of the American people, aud 10 this
opiuiou all party lines and political feelings
are fast being merged.
LNCoLs's CABINET.
The reports that Lincoln has selected
Dayton Of New Jersey, or WIlmot Of Penn.
sylvania, for his Cabinet, are not credited
here in well informed quarters. Lincoln will
select Penusyvanian and q tariff man.
GIN. SCOTT DOES NOT ADVISE MARYLAND TO
ARM.
Governor Hicks inquired OF General Scott
if be thought the exigeucy was such as to
qu;re Maryland to be put in a condition of
defence, and be replied he saw no necessity
for Maryland putting herself in such co ndi-
tion. Governor Hicks is faithful to the
Union, and holds out firmly against the dis
uDioDists.
Pennsylvania should be careful, during the
excitement which will no doubt follow upon
the news to-day, not to wsntonly alarm her
sister State OF Maryland. The country peo.
pie OF Marylsnd, and the mass are undoubted.
ly Union lovers. If Gen. Scott thinks Mary
land need not be pot in condition of defence
there cannot be much necessity for Pennsyl.
yauia arming herself Immediately. There is
no doubt that some understanding exists be.
tween the Leutensnt.Gen aud the Gov.
ernors Of Virginia aud of Maryland that any
rebellions attack, from any quarter upon the
city of'W asbDgtou. would be at once resist.
ed and put down. In view of the geographi.
cal position Of Washington, it is fortunate
that these two States have true and faithful
men at their beads.
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