The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-09
GOV. LANE, OF INDIANA, ON THE CRISIS.

chase OF arms he leaves thc oank suspension penateS
to the discretion Of the Legislature.
GOV. LANE, OF INDIANA, ON THE CRISIS.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Jan. 9, 1851.
The anniversary Of the battle Of New Orleans cele
brated by fine military parade here today TheGover
nor elect who welcomed the military, made short but
patriotic speech He claims from them devotion TO the
Onion and constitution and vigant enforcement Of the
laws. Somo he sad wished 70 live under the protection
Of fag of STAR but he knew other flag than that
Of his country; under he would lead them to bate
be would live and die. He said it is time TO lay
aside all partisan strife and cherish feelings Of common
brotherhood.
national salute was fred in honor Of Major Anderson
INTERESTING FROM CHARLESTON.
We have learned from information gathered from gen.
temen recently arrived from the city Of Charleston,
few later details relative 10 that part Of South Caro-
ina which believe will be interesting TO most Of
readers People belonging to the city and State Of New
York. and fact to tho North generally, not
they are, not willing to admit the fact to their
minds let alone TO ohersthat such the prepara
ions being made the South would preclude all chance
Of coercing the revolving States.
THE pKFENCEs OF THE HARBoR.
Such have been adopted prevent all vessels
Of offensive character entering the harbor Of Charles
that those belonging to that city cannot get
without aid. All the buoys have been removed, and
some not all of the beacons taken down. All lights
extngushed night except that upon Fort Sumter
which, for the purpose Of navigation, might well be
hundred miles off, and tho lghtshp has been withdrawn
| From Cummn's Point TO the lighthouse distance Of
several miles sandbank batteries have been erected and
well manned, and vessels laden with paving stones and
other heavy substances placed at important points TO
sink that any vessels Of opposing character that
might presume to prowl in would be stopped. II the
Star Of the West attempts TO carry her living cargo
the help Of Fort Sumter she will be at sunk by the
Carolina troops stationed along the entrance Of the
harbor determination exists among them to allow
Of renforcemens arriving at that fort Pilots have been
firmly charged TO pilot vessels owar the harbor
but restrictions placed upon vessels Of commerce
and trade. When the steamship Columbia ready for
sea- although she belonged 70 the city Of Charleston
completely had all marks Of the channel been obterated
that il cost the of hundred nfty dollars TO
get her clear Of the harbor 1t estimated that the
value Of the vessel and cargo which consisted Of cotton
rce domestic produce, &C., not less than s45o
l and yet this large amount was 'ocked up' for some
time rather than allow chances for the the
enemy to make their way up to the fort the city.
| FOREIGN VESSELS VERSUS NORTHERN VESSELS.
On Saturday Inst IT estimated that about thirty
| two vessels from foreign ports, viz, Great Britain
France Span Sweden and Germany were In the harbo'
shipping cotton and other Southern produce the medium
Of purchase being gold taken by the very vessels that
there in the act Of loading There also the AArhu
twenty two Northern and Eastern vessels that
standing idle not being able TO get cargocs The arg
cargo brought by the Columbia mostly for forei'
| country, and purchased with foreign gold.
HEALTH OF THE PORT.
The health Of tho port and surroundings Is said 10 b
| as good could DO desired by any Northern
man. and nformants state that all reports sick
ness arc fabrications Every possible precauton Ia
been taken TO keep health Of the city good and will
| continue to be adopted
THE NEW MANIFEsTs AND CLEARANcEs.
have been slightly altered from the original ones, thu
only difference being that the words "United States
America have been struck out and the words ''Sove
reign state Of South Carolina" substituted. The docu
ments with this alteration not received at the Custom
House city, such separate State has yet beer
acknowledged by the authorities
THE SEIZURE OF THE REVENUE CUTTER
AIKEN
We are indebted TO Lieut. John A. Under wood United
states Revenue Service for the following OF the
surrender Of The revenue cutter VIM Aiken, by Captain
Coete 10 ahe authorities of South Carolina Lieut. Under
wood makes this statement only to correct
norts in circulation and put himself right before the
public in relation TO this matter
Il was well known TO Lieut.. Underwood as well TO
the other officers Of the cutter that Captain Coste sym
pathxed with the secession movement at the South and
one day weeks before the secession Of south
| Carolina the Lieutenant had conversation with Capt.
Coste in which the Captain declared that IL his
tcntion 70 resign his position South Carolina should
cede he could not hold any position under Lincoln
Lieut. Underwood asked IT, then the Captain would place
the cutter under his command South Carolina
should seoede The Captain said certainly that he could
70 ashore and leave the vessel under the command Of
| Lieut. Underwood. Lieut.. Underwood then consulted
with Second Lieut. Porter to what disposition they
should Of the vessel There were two courses u
pursue the to place the cutter under the guns Of
Fort Mourie tho other take the vessel to sea and
proceed North with her. This latter alternative how
ever was be avoided IL possible FIRST on account Of
the scarcity Of provisions the cruise and
next, because Of the very incement weather Accord
nrly the first course was decided upon, and Lieut..
| Underwood requested Major Anderson TO allow
the cutter 70 lie under the guns OF Fort
Moultrie, in the event OF secession, and to this,
course, Anderson agreed and by this arrangement
Lieutenant Underwood would have had time 10 commu.
nicate with the Department. About week before the
alongside the southern wharf Charleston TO have her
| bottom cleaned She hauled up upon a very high
tide and while she remained there unable get out on
account of low water, South Carolina seeded from the
Union. The day before Anderson Fort Moul-
rie the cutter hauled out into the stream with tho stars
and stripes flying, and remained there Tie next day
Lieutenant Underwood left the vessel at noon with
Lieutenant Porter board and Captain Cose ON shore
but still in command About six O'Clock that evening
Captain Coste called upon Lieutenant Underwood and
| said that he had paid on the up 70 the 26th
| OF December, and that he had hauled down the
revenue ensign, slowed II away, and hoised tho Pal
| metto flag. He now, hc said, accountable 70 the
authorities Of South Carolina for the vessel and the pro-
pcrty ON board. Lieutenant Underwood, unable TO do
anything 70 protect the vessel Immediately
returned 70 Washington, and reported the facts TO tho
Department This s the whole story and presents the
| entire facts Of the case.
Il
i VIRGINIA.
GREAT EXCITEMENT AT HARPER's FERRY-rHRKE
l HUNDRED MEN IN ARMS.
i From the Wheeling Wa fntcligencer, Jan. IL
The express train from the Fast yesterday brought
exciting news from Hapers Ferry situated In jefferson
county in this state the spot made memorable In
history by the boody John Brown raid u scems from