The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-09


The troops from Fort Leavenworth left this morning
for Baltimore, via St. Joseph, Chicago and Pittsburg
The force consists Of two companies Of light artillery,
comprising 30 men, with l30 horses. force Of dra
goons remains at Fort Leavenworth.
REINFORCEMENT OF THE FORTS ON THE
FLORIDA COAST.
Bosros Jan. 8, 1861.
The steamship Joseph Whitney, Of the Savannah line,
Capt sampssn has been chartered by the government
convey troops and munitions Of from this port to
Fort Portugas, near Key West, Florida She sails ON
Thursday.
Capt Sampson of the steamer Whitney says is true
his vessel chartered by the United States to go South,
but that his mouth orders must be sealed for the
present The steamer loading quietly with provisions
and coal. There Is excitement here
PREPARATIONS FOR THE DEFENCE OF
FORT MONROE
NORFOLK, Jan. 8, 1861
II reported that active in progress for
the defence Of Fortress Monroe.
MORE NAVAL RESERVATIONS.
NORFOLK, Jan. 8, 1861.
Lieut. Chapman and Master Mills, Of the ship Brook
gn, have resigned
sALUTEs FOR THE UNION
ALBANY, Jan. 8, 1851.
The citizens OF Albany fred thirty three guns today
for the Unon and hundred in honor Of Major ADder
son.
Thirty three guns also fired by the Republican Ar
tiery Capt Fredenda in honor of the Union and Major
Anderson.
PEEKsKrL Jan. T. 1851.
Thirty three guns fred here Friday afternoon
in honor Of Major Anderson.
OswpGo Jan. 8, 1851.
national salute was fred here at in honor or
Gen. jackson 6rmness resisting notification in 1882,
and Major Andersons heroic conduct In resisting II in
1S6O II was got up BY the Citizens irrespective OF party
BOSTON,, Jan. 8, 1851
Salutes in commemoration Of the battle Of New Orleans
and in honor Of Major Anderson fred day IN many
Of the principal towns in Massachusetts, Maine and New
Hampshire Democrats and republicans participated in
CoRsIsc, n. Y, Jan. 9, 1851.
Thirty three guns being fired in honor Of the bat
tie Of New Orleans, and thirty three for the bravery Of
Major Anderson.
READING, Pa, JAM 8, 1867.
salute OF thirty three guns fired here last night
in honor of Major Anderson and two hundred to-day In
honor Of General jackson and Major Anderson. -
One hundred guns were fired here to-day in honor Of
Gen. Jackson and Major Anderson.
Three salutes fred to-day thirty three each,
for Gen jackson, Major Anderson and the Union.
There was general display Of flags, military parades,
&C.
The Emmet Guard Captain Mulholland, at noon TO-
day fired national salute in honor Of the hero of New
Orleans, Major Anderson and the Union.
EIIIoorvILIE, N. Y, jan 8, 1851.
One hundred guns are being fired here in commemora
ton Of the sixth anniversary Of the battle OF New
Orleans and in honor Of Major Anderson the hero Of Fort
Sumter. large Of people, irrespective OF
party in attendance large banner inscribed with
the famous Jacksonian sentiment, The unon-t must
and shall be has been flung the street,
connecting the democratic and republican printing Offices
The Union sentiment is universal. Two military compa
1 MES are In attendance.
/ DuNKRK, Jan. 8, 1851
One hundred guns being fired under The stars
and stripes honor of the anniversary of the battle
New Orleans. Military and fire companies parading
the streets Speeches will be made this afternoon and
evening by distinguished gentlemen from abroad. A
strong Union feeling prevails.
| NEWARK, ". j., Jan. 8, 1851.
Morning, noon and evening salutes in honor of Major
Anderson and commemorative Of Gen Jacksune victory
were fred here today Flags were display cd al promi
| ncnt points.
Yesterday the Germans fired salutes, and held
meeting in the evening, at which strong resolutions in
favor Of the Union and complimentary TO Anderson
passed.
ouAS, N. Y, Jan. s, 1851.
One hundred guns fired here TO night in honor OF
the battle Of New Orleans the Union and Major Anderson.
An impromptu meeting OF citizens convened immediate
ly after the Town Hall Gen Jaohsons proclamation
nulfers of South Carolina read, and strong
Union speeches made by distinguished persons All par
ties participated in these demonstrations, asserting their
loyalty TO the Union the constitution and the enforcement
OF the laws under any and all circumstances.