The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-05
ndpoRrANT NHWs FROM CHARLESTON.

dispatches for Washington.
IMPORTANT NBws FROM CHARLESTON.
CHARLESTON, April 4, 1851
Leutenans Talbot and sneden have Just reached the
city with flag Of truce.
They are now In consultation with Governor Pickens
CHARLESTON, April 4-P NJ
Charleston has to-day been in state of excitement
unequaled since the first secession movement crisis
s at hand The appearance Of schooner on the harbor
last evening and her attempt 70 pass the batteries, her
being fred into and her subsequent mysterous dsap
pearancs apprehensons Of the most serious
character me military leaders have been unusually
tive all day and members Of the Convention in
sion belonging TO the several fortlcaons have been
order ed to their stations.
thousand rumors are in circulation the principal Of
which indicates that Fort sumter will be attacked In the
of two days. and that the attack win be from the
forts.
South Carolina was never so well prepared, and her
people anxious for aght. The warke feeling runs
high
The Charlestonians generally say there shal be
more boys play. Evacuate or fight is the prevailing
sentiment.
Later advces are understood 70 have been received
from Montgomery, ordering further supplies to Major
Anderson to be cut of.
No further communication will be allowed between the
fort and federal authorities.
The danger is Imminent, and members Of the Conven-
tion wait here, expecting conflict before Saturday
Major Anderson will have to surrender in sefde-
fence, though it is believed that attempt will be
riousy made at reinforcement
Lieutenant Talbot Of Fort Sumter, lately promoted
went to Washington this forenoon bearer Of dispatches
TO the government.
REPORTED LETTER FROM FORT SUMTER.
BUFFALO, Apra I, 1851.
The Commercial advertiser publishes letter this after
noon signed "Johnson McNen,"a private in the army,
who enlisted at Buffalo year ago. and who is now with
Major Anderson in Fort sumter. There is not doubt
to the genuneness Of the letter. which, account Of
the soldiers inability 70 write well, written by
sergeant, and brought by passenger to New York
the last steamer He says-
We have enough to eat and drink and sufficient keep
thing The rebels think we have been die, but they nor
any one else will ever know how many men we have in
this garrison We have got sufficient to; hold the
Anderson is true soldier, and 80 are the
other officers, and the men would die for him.
the rascals hell, and do it, too. ever go
out Of this fort 1t win not be with the wish Of
As to snSpg us n men nna 81 supplies is all
all right, If old Lincoln will only have the backbone to
stand by us.
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW ORLEANS.
New ORLEANS, April 4, 1861.
special despatch from Washington TO the Dela re-
porting suspected attempt TO reinforce Fort Sumter
and that the rigate Minnesota with other shpsof war,
had been ordered the mouth Of the Mississippi col
ect the revenue has created the highest excitement to
day the streets. There Is nothing 70 confirm the
report which discredited by Of better Judgment
Dispatches from Montgomery TO day make mention
OF any such movement
The Second COmpauy OF Zouaves left O-day
Pensacola.
Eighteen hundred Mississippi infantry passed through
Mobile yesterday for the same destination. The total
force at Pensacola is FIVE thousand
The only danger Of conflict from the presence Of
large force.
REPORTS FROM AUGUSTA, GA.
AUGUSTA, Ca, April 4, 1851.
welcomed Sayes, Special Agent OF the Post once De
partment Of the Southern Confederacy left TO night d.
rect for Washington After thorough examination into
the postal arrangements in the Southern section he has
had interviews with Postmaster General Reagan and
nearly all the postmasters.
The old mail arrangements will probably be continued
until Confederate States ready conclude their
own, which viii DO shortly.
Two companies left the arsenal tonight for Savannah.
salute fred this afternoon by Captain James W.
Meredhs private battery in honor Of the ratification Of
the Confederate States flag.
REPORTED DISTURBANCE AT FORTRESS
MONROE.
NORFOLK, April ., 1851.
It is reported that disturbance has occurred among
the wormen at Fortress Monroe; that palmetto nag
raised under the walls outside the fort and that the
soldiers were dared 70 interfere with IL.
THE VIRGINIA STATE CONVENTION.
RICHMOND, April 4, 1881.
At twelve O'Clock the debate was terminated in the
Convention and after Intellectual effort by Mr. Wise to
extend the time for explaining the amendment the Com
mttee Of the Whole proceeded TO vote the third
lution which opposes tho formation Of geographical
sectional parties in respect 70 federal politics, and 1t
adopted The fourth resolution next taken up.
On motion Of Mr.. Wise amended by inserting the
words "severa stacs in lcu Of United sates making
II declare that the Territories constitute trust 70
be administered for the benefit Of the people Of
the several Satesyeas Co. nays, CO. Two other verbal
amendments offered by Mr.. Wise were agreed TO-
Mr. Morton moved 10 amend by striking out tho last
sentence, nAmeiyf the equal admission Of slave and
free labor into any Territory excites unfriendly conflict
between the systems fair partition OF the Territories
ought to be made and each system protected within the
limits assigned by laws necessary to It's proper de-
veIopement." Lost-nays, 80; nays, 81.
Pending the further consideration Of the resolution
recess was taken.
On reassembling the fourth resolution amended,
adopted
In the Committee Of the Whole Mr.. FtouRxoY moved
TO amend the fifth section by striking out the words
and TO aid in suppressing domestic nsurrection thus
making the declaration simply that the legitimate use OF
the forts &C. to protect the country against foreign
force. Agreed to-6s against 81.
Two other amendments were rejected.
Mr. CARrnE moved to amend by striking out the whole
resolution, which was negatived-yeas H. nays I15 The
resolution was adopted.
The sixth resolution was then taken up.
Mr. HARvm moved to strike out the whole and insert
Resolved That ordinance OF secession resuming the
powers delegated by Virginia. and providing for submit
ting the same 10 the qualified voters Of the Common
wealth FOR adoption or rejection at the polls at the spring
In MAY chnnld ho