Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-02-09
WAHHINuTONi Feb, 3, 1901,
Neio- Orleans Mint Seized.


Neic- Orleans Mint Seized
Great indignation is felt at the seizure and
robbery Of the Miut in New Orleans by the Sc.
cessionists Gen. Dix gave the Adams Express
an order ten days ago to draw $3jO,0OO Of $685..
600 ofsilver bullion and coin in the hands of the
Sub-Treasurer. That officer feigned some ex-
cuse for delay, when the Express agent proposed
to take part Of it at once, as the whole amount
weighed nne tuns, aud would require five or six
days for transportation. This suggestion was
declined, aud on Friday be was informed that
the State authorities had appropriated the Mint
and money. Gen. Dix telegraphed to the Sub.
Treasurer yesterday, after receiving this inteli-
gence, to have it verified officially. There is no
doubt Of colluson between Federal and State
officers, and the robbery is believed to have
been advised from here.
7As Rsssnus Cstts-s.
An agent from the Treasury Department was
recently dispatched to Mobile aud New. Orleans
with Instructions to save the two Revenue cut
tiers at those points, il possible. The Lewis Cass
was at Mobile aud he probably reached there
The Robert Mc'Cleliaud, the finest cutter 10 the
service, was near New. Orleans when the ageut
started. As no confidence was placed 10 her
captain, Gen. Dixs instructions required the
fret lieutenant to assume command, and if the
captain resisted TO arrest him for mutiny.
The Duty Sugar.
Col Hayne made his formal communication
to the President, on the I'd. So far from de-
manding the surrender of Fort Sumter as the ul
timntum, the tone is quite pacific aud conca-
tory. Gov. Pickens and the State authorities
do not desire collision, and have exerted their
influence to prevent it. The outside pressure is
for fight, but this recklessness has been restrain
ed by those who know that it would involve
large loss Of life without accomplishing the OBJ
ject.
Fort Snmpter.
Major Anderson informed the War Depart
ment on Saturday that his former contractor for
provisions was again supplying the garrison
and his force was in good condition, and abun-
dainty furnished under this arrangement. No
re-inforcements have been Sc Mt to Maj. Ander-
son. He asks none.
IHsH6OrdiaatiOH among the Rebel.
An officer of the navy, just from Pensacola
states that great insubordnation exists among
the volunteer troops, and some of them we're
dispensing and returning home disguised. He
heard private in one company denounce his
commander as a coward.
Protection Of the Capital.
Another Of oil
here this morning, much to the discomfort of
the conspirators. Disappointment makes them
malignant.
Jacob Thompson testified before the Special
Committee that various plans of the Secession
lists had been discussed in his presence, and
sometimes at his house. by leading men, and
others OF less prominence, which contemplated,
first, the seizure of this capital second, means
to prevent the counting oftbe Presidential votes
and third resistance, to Mr.. LincolD's Inaugural
tion. He stated that be regarded these pro-
positions as foolish and criminal, and believed
they had latterly been abandoned, and all efforts
concentrated upon separate State action
Gen. Scott dined with the President yester-
day, which is a sufficient answer to the rumors
oftheir disagreement.
Mr.. Buchanan has finally given the entire
control of the protection of Washington to the
War Department, and no longer supervises the
orders as heretofore. Mr.. Holt and Gen. Scott
have the best understanding, and perfect sectri.
ty and peace are now guaranteed.
The SRPrems Court Vaeaney,
Several Republican Senators have been an
preached to know ifthey would confirm Judge
Black should he be nominated for the supreme
Court Not much encouragement was given
when Mr.. Buchanan was Secretary of State
under Mr.. Polk, he had a vacancy on that Bench
kept open four months for his own accomoda.
tion by the Democratic majority in the Senate.
1t Is proposed now to suspend it for thirty
days
WASHINGTON, Monday. Feb. g.
The Mas South
The House bill directed the Postmaster.
General to stop the mails in the seeding
States, where legal protection has been cut
of, will be pressed through.
1A' ROBBERY at R.S- orl.saa
Further investigation shows that the &C.
tual amount of money seized at New Orleans
is about $500, 900, exclusive of the value of
The machinery and Mint.
hs'"H SliGsH and BssjsmiA
MeSsrs Slidell aud Benjamin delivered
their Valedie.ories to-day, and exhibited
great reluctance in retireing.
TA' AfoAisS~sy oeav.u.isu
1.-THE Montgomery Convention shouId
consumate its proposed work, which is by
10 means certain, it is probable Alexander
Fl. Stephens win be elected Provional Press.
dent. The object of this movement is 10
conelitate the conservative interests which
In Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana, are
seriously dsafected, and already threaten
revolt against secession. Louisiana, and