The Nevada journal., 1861-01-18
Arrival eff the Pony Express-Dutes TO
December 3Uih.

December 3Oih.
SAN FRANcIsco, Jan. l4th.
| The Pony Express arrived at Font Churchill
to-day, at noon.
! The following is from the Bulletin
| ST. Louis, Dec. 2S.-Seaator Baker had a
warm reception at Springfield, Illinois, on
: the 9th December.
| James C. Conklin delivered a reception
address in the Court House. Mr.. Bakers
/ reply occupied three quarters of an hour.
/ He expressed earnest hopes of Union and
discarded all idea of Pacific Republic.
David Wilmot, who had also arrived at
| Springfield, will be in Mr.. Lincoln's cabinet
Different members will visit Springfield, in
turn.
A Democratic State Convention is called
to meet at Springfield on the 9Th January
to confer regarding the existing national
crisis.
An enthusiastic meeting was held at
Memphis on the 9th December Resou-
tons were passed opposing separate seces-
sion and coercion, and fayoring a Conven-
tion of the Southern States
a convention of mechanics and working
men was held at Louisville on the 27th,
when strong Union resolutions were adopt
cd in favor of the National Working Mems
Convention, and discountenancing ultra
politicians.
Several army officers of South Carolina
have resigned, and designations of post
masters, of that State, are daily recorded.
The Committee of Thirty-three have re-
jected Rust's proposition, by strict party
vote.
The dispatch in regard to Major Ander-
sons movements, at Fort Moultrie, created
great excitement in Congress.
Three hundred men have been sent from
Charleston Navy yard to the ship Mace dom
ian, at Portsmouth, Va.
ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 30-Fort Moultrie and
Castle Pinckney were in possession of the
South Carolina State troons, and under in
structions from the Governor to hold pea
ceable possession for the protection of Gov
ernment property. Tie two forts were held
by about twelve United States troops, who
probably surrendered without resisting
No collision was anticipated. On the 2sth
Capt. Humphreys was still holding the ar
senal.
There are conflicting reports of the pro-
ceediugs of the South Carolina Commits
sioners. One is that the Commissioners
demanded the immediate withdrawal Of the
U. 5. troops, or they would return to South
Carolina and prepare for the worst.
Another is, that they asked the President
if Anderson's movement was by his orders,
to which it is said the President responded
negatively, stating that Anderson acted BY
his own authority. They even requested
the President to order Anderson back to
Fort Moultrie, on which request no action
was taken by the Cabinet at its adjourn
ment.
1t was stated that Post Master General
Holt urged defense of the forts, and other
members urged further evacuation if neces-
sary.
The act of Major Anderson is generally
commended by the Union men at Washing.
ton, and all over the country for this, among
other reasons, that Fort Moultrie was com.
paratively weak and might be taken by
mob; Fort Sumpter is impregnable, anC
could be reduced only by seige, thu:
avoiding an immediate conflict.
On the night of the 2sth, troops wer,
pouring into Charleston rom all directions
The Georgia troops had been called tt
join the South Carolina forces.
Post Master General Holt had sent orders
to the Post Master at Charleston to remit
the balance due from this Office and if no
complied with, the demand of the Fedora
Government will be enforced. He will alsc
order the stoppage of the mails if interferec
with.
Major Anderson has discharged his car
, penters because they refused to bear arm.
against South Carolina.
The citizens of Wilmington, Delaware
fred salute of l35 guns, in honor of An.
derson and his gallant band.
The Harriet Lane was getting ready fol
sea with sealed orders.
Secretary Floyd has resigned. The res
lgnation has been accepted.