Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-11
THE STAR OF The WEST,
important Correspondents.

CuARLEsToN Jan. 0.
10 It's EroeRencv, tbs GOuernorcr South Carolina:
SIR-Two Of your batteries fred this morning on an
unarmed vessel bearing the flag OF my government As
have not been notified that has been declared by
south Carolina against the United States cannot but
or authority Under that hope refrain from opening
dre on your batteries
have the honor therefore, respectfully to ask whether
the above mentioned act one which believe is without
parallel In the history OF our country or ofany other
civilized government, Was committed In ohedence to
your instructions, and to notify you that II Il is not dis
caucd that regard 1t as an act OF war, and Shall not
after reasonable time for the return Of my messenger
permit any vessel within the range Of the guns
In order to save as far as Is mypower the she'd
ding Of blood beg you will take due notification Of my
decision, forthe good Of all concerned hope however,
that your answer may justify further continuance oil
RoBERT ANDERSON.
Gov Pckens, after stating the position Of south Car.
ona to the United States, aays that any attempt to send
O. g. troop, into Charleston harbor to reinforce the
forts would be regarded as an act OF hostility and In
conclusion adds that any attempt to reinforce the troops
at Fort Sumpter or to retake add resume possession OF
tLe forts within the waters ot South Carolina, which
Major Anderson abandoned after spkng the guns and
doing other damages cannot but be regarded ndica'
tive Of other purpose than the coercion OF the State
by the armed force OF the government.
Special agents have, been on the bar to warn
yes els, armed uDarmed, having troops to reinforce
fort sumter sboard not 10 enter the haroor, Special
orders have been given 70 maodea not fire on such
the prohibition Of the State.
Under these circumstances the Star of the West this
morning attempted 10 enter the harbor with troops, after
having been notified she could not enter, and, conse
tv, she wsS fred into The act is perfectly justi'
aed ~ me.
la ,esard to your threat about vessel in the hatbor
10 only necessary for to say that alone must be
the Judge Of your responsibility. Your position In the
been tolerated by the authorities OF the State
and while the act Of which y"u complain Is n perfect
consistency with the rights and duty Of the State Is
not perceived how far the conduct you propose to adopt
ind parallel In the history Of any country, be
econced with any other purpose than that Of your gov
ernment imposing on The State the condition Of an &C
quired province. (5ignedl E.. W. PICKENs.
"sEcoRD COMMUNICATION PROM MAJ. ANDERSON TO HIS
HxcELLRNcY GOV. PlcKEss.
Gov. PfcKFas-Str: have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt OF your communication and say that under
the umstancos have deemed IL proper 10 refer the
whole matter TO my Government and intend deferTlng
the course indicated In my note, this morning, the
arrival from WaShit gon Of such Instructions as may
receive. have the honor also TO express tho hope that
obsructions will be placed in the way, and that you
will do the favor Of giving every facility for the de-
parure and return Of the carer, Lieut. T. Talbot, who
directed to make the journey. -
(signedD ROBERT ANDERSON.
CHARLESTON, Dec. l0.Lieder ant Talbot left Charles
ton late last night, with dispatches from Major Ander
son, to the President Of the United States
Lieutenant Talbot goes to Washington for further in
structions from the President.
party Of gentlemen entertained him at the Charles
ton Hotel previous to his departure There Is no excite
ment here.
Gov. Pckeny Immediately granted the permission de.
Bred and directed that Lieut. Talbot have every facility
and courtesy extended to him bearer of dispatches to
tho United States Government, both in going and
ing.
CHARLESTON, Jan. l0.--Dispatches stating that the
o. 8. sloOp Of war Brooklyn is coming here with
led force creates ntence excitement Great prepar
ltions are being made in the harbor to receive her.
large steamer called the Marion, Of the Charleston
and New York line has been purchased BY South Caro-
Ina, and ordered to be RACED for manof war. Her up
I'm Ia fO ha aR nd Ia 70 ho aH
with a complete armament. The buoys In the harbor
have been removed
The Brooklyn will be fred ln.o and Fort sumptsr will
hen open on the South Carolina fOrtincstons, and the
light will become general The people preparing for
I, and for the worst The Brooklyn cannot come in
Without great Hght. Maj. Anderson will protect her.
lie only pledged himself not to prevent communication
'"tweeo The south Carolina forts, until Lieut. Talbot
anne hack.
steamtug called the Aid left the wharf to night for
he purpose Of feconoterlng She IL mounted with
un, and is under command Of Lieut.. Hamilton, former
OF the Federal navy There is much talk Of sending
Savannah for tug boats to take the place Of the gun
osts.