The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-18
Now york, Friday. january rs, 1861.
THE News.

The News.
Our dispatches from Washington state that Col.
Eayne, the South Carolina Commissioner, after
conference with the secessionists at the capital,
has considerably modified his proposals to the 60
vernment. He 10 longer demands the uncondi-
tional surrender of Fort Sumter to the authorities
of South Carolina, but suggests that it be given
up to them in order to prevent collision and
useless effuson Of blood.
We have 10 news of startling import from
Charleston to-day. Governor Pickeus has recon-
mended the Legislature Of South Carolina to in
crease the army Of that State, SO to be prepar-
ed for enemies from any quarter, and also provide
for fortfcations and a seacoast police.
In Congress yesterday the Senate took up the
Deficiency Appropriation bill and passed it.
Among other appropriations is one of $3.50 900 for
the New York and California mail service from
July 1, 1860 to July l. 1861; $500 900 for coaling
station on the Isthmus Of Panama. and sum sufa-
cient to carry out the provisions Of law relative
TO the Printing Bureau. The Pacific Railroad bill
was then discussed till the adjournment In
executive session the nomination Of Mr.. Holt
Secretary of War was received from the Presi-
dent, and lively contest arose between the
secessionists and their opponents on the question
of referring it to committee. In this the oppo-
nents OF Mr. Holt were defeated, and the nomina-
ton will probably be confirmed to-day. In the
House the debate on the crisis Of the nation was
continued by Messrs. Thomas, Of Tennessee;
Sickles, of New York: Ashley. of Ohio. and Perry,
of Maine. The discussion will be closed to-day by
Mr. Sherman, of Ohio.
1t would seem that the Alabama secessionists
are not altogether harmonious. 1t is reported
that they have teegrsphed to their delegation in
Congress not to resgn their places just yet "a the
delegates 10 the State Convention from North
Alabama hesitate to sign the ordinance of seces-
sion.
Jas. f. Kerrigan member OF congress elect
and John A. Kennedy. superintendent OF rohce'
Yesterday attended before the Grand Jury Of the
Circuit Court in order to testify in regard to any
armament being fitted out for the Southern ports,
thus giving aid and comfort TO the enemies OF the
United States government.
Gov. Weller has notified the State Department
OF his acceptance Of the mission to Mexico.
The Senate has ratified the treaty with Costa
RIGA, providing for the settlement OF the claims of
our citizens upon the latter government
But little of general interest transpired In the
Legislature yesterday. Our dispatches and re-
ports, in another column, viii supply our readers
with ell the information they may require from
the State capital.
The steamship Edinburg, from Liverpool on the
I'd, via Queenstown on the Sd inst, arrived at tn
port last evening, bringing 100000 in specie.
The news by this arrival has been anticipated
by the Teutonis of Cape Race, but the details
from our iles are of some importance.
II is rumored that q Russian feet Is to take the
place Of the French feet in case the latter is with
drawn from Gaeta, and that an earnest Of this q
Russian frigate has already arrived OF Gaeta and
anchored alongside the French feet.
The steamship Canadian, from Liverpool on the
Sd, via Londonderry on the 4th inst. arrived at
Portland yesterday afternoon
BY this arrival we have particulars Of the wreck
Of the American ship Gutenberg, from New Yorh
for Hamburg and the loss Of tweRty-three q the
passengers and crew. We also learn of the loss
Of the American ship Bostonian, for London.
The commercial intelligence ia not important
Among other items Of news from Europe comes
the announcement that Frederick William w.
King Of Prussia, is dead. He died at Sans Souc
about noon Of the I'd inst, in the sixty-sixth yeal
ofhis age. II is well known that he became insane
towards the close Of 1857 when his brother
Prince william, the father of Queen yictora's
son-in-law, became regent, and Is now his success
sor under the title Of William v. The late King
commenced his reign on the death Of his father
Frederick William ILL.,, in the year 1910, reign
more remarkable for weak vacillating policy, and
tendency to the absolutist principles Of his
father, which be merely pretended TO dislike, thar
O wise understanding Of the requirements Of the
age, and the people, who, weary Of his treschery
rose and nearly dethroned him In lS4s. The
history Of his reign is interesting, but from its
length Ia unayoidsbly crowded out of our columns
this morning. We will probably publish Il 70.
morrow.
regular meeting Of the Board OF Aldermen
was held yesterday afternoon President Genet IN
the chair. A resolution was presented and .5on,ea
TO the effect that memorial should be presented 20
The Legislature asking of them to proven, ,ho "a.
post Office being kept permanently on Its nrsSar,
site. resoluteon was also adopted in referono.
10 the bill now before the State Legislature which
consemplates placing the appointment of tho
city Chamberlain in the hands of the Comptrole,
and referred to the appropriate committee. The
sunual report Of the City Inspector was received
d(ordered to be printed. The City Ipspeetor
sent ia list Of twenty-five names of persbns an.
lo'ntcd by him a. Assistant Health warieng for
confirmation. Tie parties were confirmed. and
the Board adjourned until Monday.
Ia the Eosrd Of Councilmen last evening spicv
debate occurred on the Mayors annual message.
which has been already Published, Messrs. orion
ed -. s.-~lse..i.ahS Il - q reasonable pro.