The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-07


CHI announcing secession inevitable and counselling
the secession Of New York city from the state.
The House Select Committee 10 investigate the robbery
Of the Indian bonds from the Interior Department left
for New York this afternoon accompanied by Sergeant
alarms Hoffman Investigations that have been going
on for several days win show that almost every depart
men Of the has been robbed Of greater or
less Of money, and Developments more startling
than anything now known will yet be made, and some
distinguished personages may yet be implicated
is known that the proper authorities Of Maryland
win tender to the President TO- morrow Ave thousand
protect the city of Washington against any attack
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9. 1851.
The Crittenden compromise TO be gaining
friends, who entertain the opinion that il fairly
presented 70 the people, II would be accepted by them
q basis Of settlement The main difficulty, however, in
the way is that parties present indsposed
TO offer IL without that others will it
in mutual spirit Of accommodation for both North and
South.
Ocers from the city Of New York are here endeayor
ing 10 ferret out the completely Of the government of
with the theft sale Of the State bonds taken
from the Interior Department The object to prose-
cute in behalf Of the holders Of the bonds who are
threatened with loss in consequence of the attempts to
recover them.
The enrolment Of the District Of Columbia militia win
probably commence to morrow plan for it's reorgani
zaton was matured more than six months ago. but all
the officers were not appointed till recently The move
ment now s SO to concentrate the militia as TO be enl-
cent for should il be necessary any time TO call
them out TO preserve the peace.
Tho Alabama and Mississippi delegations held O con-
ference last night and afterward tegraphed to the
ventions Of their respective states advising them to
secede Immediately, saying there is prospect Of
satisfactory adjustment They resolved to remain here
awaiting the action Of the States.
OUR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 1851.
The Day Of Prayer-Wdrlike Intelligence from CAoykSor-
Position Of Major Anderson-Imminent Danger Of Iame
diate Cousion-7he Seizure Of Unoccupied Fmts in
Georgia and South Carolina-Some Cleans Of Peace in
Congress Nominations Hung Up, de-
The day of prayer for the nation generally observed
throughout this city by all religious denominations and
Sabbath stiffness reigns except in those "dens and
caves" the barrooms and saloons where politics are dis
cussed by the men who are mighty 10 mingle strong
drink
The President and his household attended divine
vcethe former at the new Presbyterian church Of the
Rev. Dr. Gurley, who preached most impressive and
day was that Of the Rev. Dr. Hail. Of the Church Of the
Epiphany. He is native Of South Carolina and spoke
like Christian philosopher and minister Of the duties
of individuals and communities at this crisis without q
single word that could be construed into preaching poll
tics" He traced back countrys troubles to the pre-
vacnce Of sefwil, which leads 70 awlessnees in every
part Of the land and urged the only proper
tive conformity TO the Divine will in own lives
and in intercourse with our fellow-citzens of
every section, and in the measures and conduct
Of all men in authority The church was crowded TO
overhowing with citizens and officials in every branch Of
the public service, and many portions of the address
produced manifest emotion steps nave already been
taken to have il published.
The solemny Of the day has been increased by intei
gerce from the South which increases the probability
Of collision Charleston harbor at early hourin-
deed at almost any time. Deep solicitude is felt
grad Major Anderson and his command II Is not true,
however at the time ] write, that communication be-
tween Fort Sumter and the general government has
been cut of. On the contrary by an arrangement with
the local authorities of the STATE Major anderson still
receives and transmits correspondence. Should such
proceeding be resorted TO by the authorities Of South
Carolina Il would be quite indispensable that way OF
Communication between the government and its officer
in command should be opened up, even force OF arms
necessary for that purpose But to suppose that
the authorities there mediate attack upon Fort Sumter
is TO suppose them utterly ignorant OF Major Andersons
position and his OF defence well the power
and of his government, and absolutely
nconsderate too of the consequences which such hos
tile act on their part bring themselves. II Is
understood that Major Anderson has been instructed,
while repeng invasion and assault to orbear from at
tacking the city Of Charleston From the impediments
which have been thrown in the harbor, vessels Of the
United States may not be able TO get up To the fort and
troops may therefore require TO land and cut their way
il opposed These intmaons give great anxiety here;
and view Of the rashness and audacty that have al
ready been displayed fears entertained OF an mme
date collision May God, in his mercy prevent SO dire
catastrophe
The announcement Of the seizure by troops Of Georgia
and North Carolina Of certain other federal fortresscs
causes little sensation among those who acquainted
with their condition, except showing the progress OF
the revolution Not OF these orresses had even
corporals guard, and Of them were unoccupcd
cept by family or two to take care OF them II Is cred
bly, alleged also, that possession taken OF them In
order TO protect the federal property from unauthorized
bands.
II now considered fortunate that the President did
not send In his Carolina Affairs yesterday, as
ia the excitement among Southern men, caused by the
abrupt departure Of the Commissioners stormy debate
would probably have arisen BY Monday there will have
been time gained for reflection and prudence The reso
buttons Of Hunter and Davis already given in the HERALD
the Presidents special message on Carolina and the ad
justmeut proposed by Mr.. Bristow, Of Kentucky and
adopted by the Committee OF Thirty three, will bring up
the whole subject Monday, when Is hoped by
sanguine persons, such a conclusion may be ap
preached may lead TO publications. unless in the mean
time the proceedings in Charleston harbor should lead 70
a bloody encounter.
II "a said that the Southern Senator's will resist all
efforts upon the nomination Of Mr.. Peter McInre
Collector Of the Port Of Charleston by refusing TO 60
executive session. This inconvenicnt to other
nominees who anxiousy waiting for confirmation.
Kentucky; Mr. Walsh Secretary Of Legation at Paris Mr.
Romaine Dillon, of New York. Secretary Of Legation at
Turin, &c
Mks lane win begin her morning receptions 70 NOR
row.
WASHINGTON, Jan S, 1851
Some Of ne Republican Cabnd Gossip, DC.
Notwithstanding the great commoton which now ag