Litchfield enquirer., 1861-01-03
Ne,us of the A3ees.

THE MOST STARTLIsG NEWS OF THE WEEK, has been the intelligence from Charleston, South Carolina, that Major Anderson, with the troops under his command, have abandoned Fort Moul- trie, spiked the guns and burned the carriages, and have quietly taken possession of Fort Stump ter, which overlooks and commands Fort Moul- trie and is one of the strongest forts in the country, Fort Sumpter is built on an artificial island directly in the mouth of Charleston har- bor, and has clear sweep of a mile on all sides of water, and cannot be approached except by gun boats or frigates, of which the sovereign and iudependent State of South Carolina don't hap pen to own a single chip. The achievement of Mai. Anderson excites various comments and rumors from Washington, and great excitement at the South. It is not known under what or ders he acted, or whether he acted upon his own responsibility, and under the sense of better pro lection for himself and troops from the infuria- ted mob of Charleston fre-eaters, but his present course is greatly commended by all, and will, un- doubtedly, if he is permitted to remain, put a quietus on the "chivalrys' taking aH the United States forts for some time to come.
 The South Carolina troops have taken up quarters in the deserted fort, an act in itself reasonable to the general government, but which amounts to nothing practically, as the guns of Fort sumpter could easily demolish the last ves- tige of it, if occasion demanded in fifteen min ates- ....
 LATEST BY MAn.-The clouds broke away somewhat on Monday and loyal citizens felt more cheerful. '' Il The President offered to make Gen. Scott Sec retary of War, but he declined. He would have to resign his military office, and if he should be unable to endure to endure Buchanan, would then find himself out of all office. mere civilian Postmaster Gen. Holt was then appointed to the vacancy ad interu'n with the approval oi Gen. Scott and to the joy of all but traitors.
 The patriotism of the North is rising to fever heat. Dispatches have been received in Wash ington from leading New York merchants say } ing that 100000 men could be had at an hours notice to go to Charleston to collect the revenue Even Sickles returns to his post saying that he never saw such complete revolution in senti ment as exists in New York.
 Gen. Dix writes to the government that Maj Anderson's conduct meets the,entire approval o even extreme secessionists in New York.
 The democrats in Congress from New YorL and the Northwest called on the President Monday, in body, and notified him that if ht did not maintain tue dignity and supremacy O the Government, and preserve the public prop erty, he need not rely on their support an, longer.
 Even democrats who go all lengths with tn, South but disunion, report that ant-secession il gaining immense strength in New York. Tn, republican constituents go farther, and after ex horting their friends to stand firm as granite sa, if physical force is wanted to sustain the Unior enough can be sent from the Empire State to plant the District of Columbia with fighting men as thick as bulrushcs,
 It is not true that the South Carolina con- mssoners declined to be satisfied with Ander- offer was made them. They regard the new ap- pontment of Holt as g very bad omen, as he ia vors coercive measures.
 It is currently reported in Washington that | several thousand men are enrolled in Virginia and Maryland with accessions daily to take pos session of the capital That scares nobody i necessary, there can be hundred thousand t, keep the capital.
 Gen. Scott intends to be present and assist officially, at Mir. Lncolns inauguration and vii give the prestige of his name and character te the becoming observances of that occasion.
 The statue of Gen. Jackson, before the Pres ident's house. was most curiously ornamented or Sunday morning. The old anti-sccessonst hele in bis hand the stars and stripes, while the blu, cockade was tied under the tail of the horse- , Great indignation was felt by the seceders, ant it is rumored that they will request the s. c Commissions to ask for all explanation.
 Gen, Scott has addressed letter to Maio Anderson, through the War Department, ap i, proving h,s conduct. The official consure con veyed in the dispatches will be very materially mitigated by this important crumb of comfort.
 The disunienists curse terribly over tho ap. pointment of Holt. Stanton and Holt deserve . credit for 'undinching patriotism The change in Buchanan s policy is undoubtedly due to them and Scott. Gov. Pickens offs C., telegraphed to his com missioners that he knew of the departure of the revenue cutter Harriet Lane for Fort Sumte, with sealed dispatches from Washington but that she could not come over the bar except under the white flag; otherwise she acould De fired upon 6y Me Souda Carolina traops
 Senator Baker of Oregon will make his maid en speech on Wednesday in reply to Mir. Benja min. He is one of the most finished orators in the country. BALTIMORE, Jan. l.-The city has been in iu- bilant excitement all day in conseuuence of a . private letter received from Winter Davis giy- ing positive assurance that the committee will present unanimous report, embracing the ena- 1 bling act of New Mexico. No new State is to be admitted without the consent of all the States and pledging the repeal of all liberty bills: a-
 LARGE FIRE. IN BRIDGEPORT -Dunlaps hoop skirt factory and Beers foundry, on the corner of Gilbert and Water streets. Bridgeport, were destroyed by fire on Saturday morning. Mr. Dunlap's loss is Sl 800, partially insured; i; MT Beers loss is $3,50O, insured. While the ire men were engaged in subduing tliis, another hre was discovered in rear of the crockery store oI Booth, Peck & Barlow, and that store, together