The Van Buren press., 1861-01-18

IN men and money which may be required
70 enforce the laws and uphold the author
ty of the Federal Government. and in the
iefence Of the more perfect union which has
conferred prosperity and happiness o. the
American people, and renewing the pledge
given and redeemed by our foriathers.
CHARLESTON. S. c., Jan. IL.
Mr. Gour,lin OF the South Carolina Con-
vention. went to Fort Sumpter this morn
ing and held private pariey with Maj. An
derson. All kind of rumors prevail as to
the cause Of sending flag OF truce by
South Carolina. Some say that >dissatis
and others that surrender of the Fort is
plated and that it will be evacuated.
Its believed that negotiations at Wash
ington are going on for peaceable surren-
der of the Fort. and for the cessation Of the
warlike attitude she now maintains /; good
authority credits this opinion.
The steamboat Excel. has come into port
with the news that the Sloop- otwar Brook
lyn, is off the bar this is certain.
Col. Hayne on the part Of South Caro-
lima, and Lieut.. Hall on the part OF Mai.
Anderson, have left for Washington with
proposals, and to obtain further instruc-
tions.
PENSACOLA, Fla, II
Fort Barancos and the Navy yard was
taken yesterday by the Alabama and Flor
ida troops.
RrcEMoxD II.
The Banquet given to Governor Floyd
took place last night. Gov. Floyd made
raj f..l 81 H., I,
with the President. showing a breach OF
faith on the part of the President. leading
to his. Floyd resignation.
Gov. Floyd coun,eled resistance to Fed
eral coercion.
Secession speechs were then ma lie by
Lieut.. Governor Montague, City General
Tucker, Joseph A. Selion AMI others.
The temporizihg policy OF the Legislature
is.commented upon; great enthusiasm pre-
walls.
The House has passed the Convention
bill with the amendments to refer the az
ton of the Convention, relative to seces-
sion. back to the people. No action has
yet been taken on the bill by the Senate
There is increased excitement ut the Cap
tol to-day.
BALTIMORE, II.
The convention of delegates from the
various counties Of MArylanl. to consider
the crisis re-assembled this evening and
passed resolutions requesting the Governor
to issue proclamation for the people of the
State to vote, on the last Monday in Janu-
ary, whether they want q state Convention
calle,i, or not f; If the question is decided in
the sifair relative to holding an election for
delegates for the convention. to meet the
first Monday in February.
They also passed unanimously a resolu-
ton, approving OF Mr.. Crittenlen's prop
ositions and then adjourned
1t is unle, stood that a meeting will be
held tomorrow. to oppose the Govern
ment troops entering Fort McHenry.
| TALLAHASSEE, II.
The ordinance of secession was signe |
to day. in the eastern portion of the Capi-
tol amid the firing of cannon AMI the cheer,
of the multitude.
ALBANY, H.
The New York papers of Saturday eve
ming containing Stewards speech were ca.
gerly sought for among conservative men oI
all parties. 1t is highly applauded ani a,
general thing very much commented
a few Republicans, with abolition procliv-
tiles. declare the Senator has cowed before
his enemies. but the nun Der Of such is com
paratively small. His speech will unioub.
eily hasten the passage of the Robinson
resolution.
WAsHINGr on Jan 16.
Col. Hayne, commissioner from Soutl
Carolina. has, it is Understood, moderate
hi, views since his arrival here He will
remain here several days. The opinion il
almost unanimous in secession circles, tina
all collision for the future should be studi
ously avoided.
Lieut.. Hall left to-day. with instructions
for Maj. Anderson their character has no
transpired. but it is ascertained from a reli
able source that tho troups wilt not b
withdrawn from Fort Sumpter, as de
manded by the South Carolina authorities
and that the post will be defended. Sue
is the present condition Of affairs
The Senate. in executive session, hav
coniiriaed the appointment OF MIR. Taylor
chief clerk in the New York Post Office. a
Postmaater.
The minority reports have not all bee
made yet from the committee Of 33. MI
Love, OF Ga. and Mr.. Hamilton, OF Texas
unite on something like the Crittcntel
basis. Messrs. Wilson and Ferry have eacl
presented their views Mr.. Adams, o
Mass.. Withdrew his assent from the minor
lty report for the reason that the Souther,
members have.
New ORLEANS. Jan. 16.
Consul Pinckney went to Vera Crnz O,
tuesday morning. bearing important dis
patches from Washington to the Gul
Squadron. 1t is rumorcd that the dispatcb
es call for the concentration of the fleet a
the mouths of the Mississippi and at Pen
sacola harbor. Volunteers are daily drill
ing here for the reinforcement OF the sur
rounding forts. Tae solicitor at Mobile
has refused to honor the drafts from IN
federal government until he has order
IRON the Governor Of Ala.
M, NoRFoPK. JAN 18TH
The United States sloop- Of war BROOKLYN. arri
ed OIL Hampton Roads, this morning.
m ,, NoRrOLK, Jan. l6
r. b. Mills Master of the sloo, of war; Broos
iyn again rendered his resignation last nj yht. an
Will immediately 60 South
CHARLESTON. Jan. 18th
Nothing Of importance has trans pired here, t,
day. y
/ nv, MtLLEDGEvILLE, Jan 10th
Ihe convention met at 10 O'clock to-day In Ia
behning was chosen temporary chairman subs'
quentiy. Geo W. Crawford was elected PrssiIcp
| an1 A. X. Lamar. A