Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1861-01-09
FROM WASHINGTON.

New York, Jan. "a Washington spec
al despatch to the New York Times says
that a collector to the port of Charleston
will be nominated to-day to supercsde Col
cock. An explosion is expected instho Sen
ate.
A proclamation and not special message
is expected from the President.
Major Anderson informs the government
that achievements are not needed at Fort
Sumpter.
A special dispatch to tho Commercial Ad-
vertser says there is much better feeling
in Washington. 1t is well understood that
acting Secretary Of War, Holt, and Atty
General Stanton, are at liberty to take
whatever measures they may deem neces-
sary for tho public good. They are taking
measures to maintain the honor Of flag.
ana to protect the public property. The
were burned this morning. / 1iF@f&sa
The rumor that an attempt had been
made to assassinatc Senator Wade is false.
A majority of the House Committee Of
Thirty-three have agreed upon and will
report plan of adjustment. 4e4,..fr
There is a very current rumor that raid
from the South upon the city Of Washing.
ton is contemplated at an early day.
New York, Jan. 2-Washingtcn DIES.
patches to the Times say that q high author
ity announces that the policy Of the Ad
|ministration' towards the secessionists j:
entirely changed, and henceforth it will be
|concilia.ory but firm in the execution Of the
laws. The sloop of war Brooklyn and
another vessel at Norfolk were yester
day ordered to be in readiness to depart fol
Charleston: Captain Charles Stone, has
been, on the recommendation of Genera
Scott appointed inspector general of militia
in District OF Columbia. lie is to organize
the militia Of the district {; repcl invasion
suppress instruction and protect the public
property. Eli, ~. ,sf,-...
The rumor gains credence that the i'm
portant southern forts will b immediately
reinforced With troops.
Washington, Jan. Tho Post-offict
department has cancelled its contract with
the Isabel steamship line for the conveyance
Of mails from Charleston to Key West. gESs
Many persons found it impossible to gail
admittance to the Senate. chamber to-da,
they being crowded as early as. ten o'clocl
this morning. III addition to the oratorica
attraction. it was thought the Presiden
would transmit the contemplated messag
relative to affairs in South Carolina. n Thi
however has been necessa1ilyIde delayed, OWN,
to certain pending questions. Instead a
the message. however, the President sent j,
an important nomination for collector Q
Customs in the neighborhood Of Charleston
harbor. The, name is believed to be that d
VIM. Mclntirc, of Pennsylvania, although
others say Of New York. Republican sena
tors desired to 60 into executive session. Of
the subject but an adjournment was CARRIE
! by the other side. I, It is not certain that tn
appointment will be confirmed. -, -. ~
The nomination is considered in tn
highest degree impo, tant, and as foreshad
owing the future operations Of The admins
tration. @ .Li5. o. 70 n
It is not true as mas been reported, tina
Senator Seward, Of New York, intends t
submit a proposition rslative to the pressn
crisis, or to make speech ON the subject.