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The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
W4s.ullSGrox; Jan. o.

:. ~. ..:.->..... WAsHlSGroS; Jan. o. +:
= IIausE.--Mr. Stralton asked leave 10
present memorial from the citizens OF
PRINCETON on the subjtct Of national affairs,
containing practical suggestions. Mr.
Bennett objected. The speaker laid be.
fore the House message from the PreSi-
dent. lie says at the opening Of the SEES.
sion, he called attention TO the dangers Of
the Union, and recommended such mea-
sares Of relief as he believed would have
the effect Of tranquilizing the country and
save il from tile perils in which il 10 need
lessly and unfortunately placed. Il is
not necessary to repeat this opinion and
accommodation. His opinious there
expressed remains unchanged. lie regrets
to say that matters, Instead Of becoming
better, ale still worse, aud hope is dimia-
ished. Abiding to the condition OF South
Carolina, lie says there IS no other alter,
native but to collect the revenue and pro
.tect the public property ~ far rs possible
under existiug laws. Ills dnty is 10 exc
cute and TO make the laws; the right aud
duty 10 use military and naval force sgaiBsl
those Who Illegally asiail the federal GOV.
ernment, are clear and indisputable; but
the present state Of things was beyond
executive coutrol. We are in the midst
off great revolution, aud he recommend.
ed 10 Congress to ait In the present en-
Urgency. To Congress is reserved the
power TO declare war, remove the grisg,
aAces that might lead to war, aud restore
peace TO the country: on them rests the
responsibility. After snlarglAg tho bless,
iags conferred by union, he says SHOULD
| il perish, the calamity will be as severe ii
Southern as in Northern States. FltC
secession movement is chiefly made o. III
apprehension US to the sentiments Of q
majority Of several Of the Northern States
let the question be transferred from tht
political assembly 10 the ballot box, tbl
people viii Tedetm the grievances. Il
Heavens name let the trial lie made be
fore We plunge into the assumption tina
there Is no other alternative Let U
have reflection. Would that South Caro-
lima reflected. lie appeals TO CoagrcS
to say 10 their midst, the union shall al,
must DO preserved by all e0astilItioia
means. He recommends Congress 10 dc
vote themselves TO prompt action, with I
view Of peace. ..... s-.- g.. =.
i division 90 the lias Of IS deg, 81
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
Moxreol.nllrn AIn Inn. 3. :

!, NItWMEKYi AIll., Jnn. u n
u Convention yesterday and to-day have
mostly been in secret session. a com.
tnittee Of thirteen, consisting Of seven
sscessionisls and six eo-operationists were
yesterday todraM up the orii-
nance VI secession Tie committee will
probably mike their report tomorrow.
Nothing Of interest was determined To-
day Five volunteer companies depart
for Pensacola, Fla, to-day. IT i under.
stood that they went on the requisition Of
the Governor Of Florida. On test vote
the secession ordinance viii probably DO
passed BY few majority. .s .
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
.Nes Ygrk 1iiime. cielrs,pgnd,nee,. ].

q .-l = : - l. s s
In the Senate to-day the reading or the
Illessage created n grea: flnttering on the
Southern side. The alIusion IN It TO the
gallant Major Anderson was greeIed With
misses and applause: s5:.3.. 81.
The attempt uf Senator Davis, OF Miss.
to get the letter OF the U. s. Commission
ers 70 the President placed on the Senate
record was admirably prevented by Sena-
Tor King, who denounced their acts as
worse tIian the treason Of Arnold & Burr.
The failure Of Senator Davis proposal to-
read them is regarded rs an endorsements
Of tie President by the Senate. The
Of q special committee by the
House TO investigate the statements of
the whole subject is regarded an endorse
meut " the message in that branch. The
chairman, Mr., Howard, is staunch Re
publican, The whole message received
almost universal commentator from tho
Ueion, aud ceasure from the secessionists.
The latter regard the declaration Of tho
to defend aud hold the federal
property, but destroy the declaration Of
war and coercion. ..4@ ..:...., 3i>:: :.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
WAsnINGroS. jan. 8.

= Secretary Thompson to-day resigned to
the President his commission as Secretary
Of the Interior, on the ground that after
the order to reinforce Maj Anderson was
countermanded on the 3fStOi Dec, there
was D distinct understanding that no
troops should be ordered south without
the subject being considered aud de.
cided on inthe cabinet ut the cabinet meet.
ing on tie 2Gd Of january The matter
was again debated bat not determinCd,
notwithstanding these fagts the Secretary
Of War, without the knowledge Of Seerev
tary Thompson, sent $50 troops on the
Star of the West, to reinforce Maj. An,
derSon. Not learning this until this morn.
ing, he forthwith resigned. 80
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
WAsnfN,aI.rlon, Jan. o.

q w AouiN6tuN1 - Nu- 49,
WIN. II. Russell was bailed out to-day.
His bill was qualified TO over Que million
dollars; but At The instance Of the U; s.
District Attorney, il was reduced 10 one
hundred Thousand. u. 4;
Military movements still 10 on here In
the same mysterious hummer. An I'm
iilerse volunteer company was rnised to-
night, making the nth which has been
formed within a week. Three companies
Of flying artillery arrived by railroad to-
night, and Two companies Of marines left
Ibis morning understand that the
President has determined 10 purge the
executive department 81 every officer who
;nrearlss .sSanssilns ~, aa,.ai,lii iea aE a
subject 10 the call Of Mr. CofwIn, tho
chairman. who i expected 10 the mean
time totnake up 4 report 10 be submitted
when il next meets. Upon this has 10
come y test NJ to whether the Republicans
viii compromise, II is reported here to-
night that two other prominent Rcpubli-
can members manifest disposition To-
coInproinisc.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
SEw oRtEAs,s, Jan. i;

The immediate seeessionists have car
risd the city in the election today. y: =. !.
The British steamer Vallerius, from
Vera Cruz, bound for Pensacola, touched
u southwest port to-day aud reported the
feIlswing important intelligence. Mira
mon was completely routed on tie 22d,
aud on Christmas day the Liberals occnpi.
sdthe City Of Mexico. PaebIa bad also
cspitulated, The. City Of Mexico was
Tranquil. ..>=.. FL. =. E.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
W1sI,Iy6r y I'm

The object o. the departure d the
Brooklyn for Charleston Is supposed 70
be relative TO the Star Of the West, 70
ease The authorities Of South CAROLYN
oppose the ingress VI the latter into y
harbcr BY bringing back the troor
Norfolk. Z E Il n.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
a !. Military companies are Il n


a national salute was fred at noon to-
day ini honor Of General Jacksotl's Arm,
ness IL resisting qualifications in 1882. and
Major Andersonis heroic conduct ID re-
sistiHg i IN 1860 Ii was gotten up IN,
citizens irrespective 81 party. ,.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26

3s.aG lll5FVN, y an. o. ~.
a detachment from the troops stationed
at Fort Independence, Boston IIarbor.
are to sail for Florida on Wednesday
next. Asmall company Of marines from
the Charleston Navy Yard have been
ordered south.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
MEr.lInxy. N. C. jim. 5

Z. 4 dreadful murder has just been dis.
covered \ man Of wealth and standing
has Just been murdered by his sllyes. The
ruff, Of northampton co. He was killed
in a most barbarers manner, accompanied
by tho most horrible torthEes. Tie ne
groes have bceu arrested. ... !. 4. , s.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
clia tsrt Ksa,n !, n. Jan. ILL.

n - ST. Lofts, Jan. ] +. =
. Forty United States soldiers arrived
here this morning from Jefferson barracks
for the purpose Of guarding tho sub
treasury ia this city. and are stationed
around The Custum.house,
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
NEW I-oE,, Ian :

"a n ~ y! ANtsW ~ VIM JNII. . ~
An Englishman named John Williams
died from starvation In Madison Street
yesterday. His three children were found
nearly dead with small pox and his wife
nearly exhausted.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
WasHINcIr,oy Ian 2

Z :. ~ 3. " - sstshtNoAVNg ANtl. o.
lis understood that prominent mem.
hers Of the diplomatic corps have advised
this Government in reference to the com.
Insrcial interests Of their respective coun-
tries ID view Of the present political
troubles, and what. degree Of protection
mar BE expected, or something to that
eaeet. The Government, however, has
not yet replied. ..:: !. IS:
Returns are daily received ut the prop
y Offices from South Carolina, post,nlas-
tiers stating that business is progressing
Is heretofore. including the loaoriug Of
eoatractors orders for pay. and purchase
OfpoSt stamps. .>rl-$s i r., -. Il. II
SaIutes wero llrea here to-day IN honor
oithe anniversary Of the battle Of New.
Orleans. .':'. r.. = !.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
MoNreoMrRr. Aln.. Jan. 8.

1HVNINUHENit AIW'l JUN o.
Mr. Calhoun, Commissioner from s. c.,
addressed the convention. His speech
was. well received. Dispatches TO the
governor from Virginia, Florida and Miss,
we're read to the convention, which Great.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
III.


N "A dispatch received here from Charles.
ton states that the steamship Star Of the
West attempted 10 reinforce Fort Stump
ter this morning, when the batteries on /
Morris island opened ere ON her; some
ten shots were fired at the Star Of the
West, when she retired. Fort Sampler
did not Gre gun.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
NV YoElKI,. IA

A dispatch from Capt. McGowA
the steamer Star Of. the West, says tn
he had arrived safely with the troops Tor
Major Anderson, and that he had anchor
ed IN Charleston Harhor.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
GREAT SALT LAKE CITY, SATURDAY. JANUARY O. Is6l !.

ed enthusiasm "A committce 81 ia was
10 consider and report the Is.
cessity Of action bya secret session ~ (
large majority. The seats Of the Two a..
cession delegates from Shelby CO.. were
contested. IL n. 4
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
!, NAgIyII.,LE. Jan: s.

:. 800. J. 49,. n !. sANIlFIIE.E, JHHs % =.
The Legislature assembled to-day. Tic
Governors message recommends that the
question for calling . convention be left
70 The people, and says the remedy FOR.
.he present evils exists only III constitu-:
,ioial amendments; il refusal thereof, Ten
ntssee should maintain her equality in, or
Independence ont, the Union. He recon-.
nends the organization of militia and
purchase or arms, leaves bank siispcn-
son penalties to the discretion Of the
legislature. .:.< r: !
1t isreported that Hon s. S: Stanton
aud John II Savage have. left for Ken.
lucky to fight duel. == ).
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
JACKSON, Miss, Jan.

A majority Of the delegates in caucus
assembled this morning adopted rcsoiu.
tons requesting the President Of the Con
Tention to appoint n committee to draft
an ordinance of secession on the part Of
Mississippi. The Government has or.
dered the artillery to prepare sball car.
tridges The delegates TO the eoaTention
arc unanimous for secession. -. 49, ..
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
RIeHMoSp, Jan. 4.

The Enquirer has long letter from
GOV, Wisei his leading positions are fer
IN immediate cali Of u State Convention,
a complete resumption by the convention
Of all kueh powers hitherto delegated to
the general government as may be nsces-
sarY for state protection, especially the
possession OF the forts, DC. Having done
50, the state shall not declare herself out
af the Union; but suspend oil relations
with the offending states till they shall ne
eede 10 such altimRtum. as shall be sub
mitted TO the convention. Gov. LetcherS
message. abiding TO THO condition Of the
country. says, All see now and feel that
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26

ID .,.z NoRroLK, Jan. s
Lieut.. Chapman and Master Mills, Of
the ship Brooklyn, have resigned,
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
MoSTGoxrRr, Jan. nth:

=. Z. ~! 1uAISoAEttfI Jan. ttu-'
:, The ~ convention: met ct noon. Mr..
FhihpAS secessionist was made the tenn
POtary chairman, and Horn, temporary
Neretaty. Delegations from NIL the
soantles were present Mr.. Brooks
Va elected permanent president over Mr..
.ah'Eon by majority. aud Mr.. Fowler,
. = elected secretary. The con
ssatiOn was very quiet, 81 -: -. i,
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
BleHMoSp, Jan. 9th.

The committee Of the House Of dele
gates, having in charge the subject Of a
convention, have prepared q bill which
they will report tomorrow, and they have
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26

NoRFoLk, Jan. ..
The BROOKLYN has just put 10 sea; shs
passed the Capes at 2 o'clock this pm.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
RIcHaIoSp Ian :

The House, today, unanimously adopt.
tds resolution to appoint a committee
with instructions to report . Hill for n
State Convention Anti-ceerrion resoiu.
lions have been introduced into both
Houses. @; Z.. ::71: TT. -.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
EIIIortsvILI.E, Jan. s

!: =, EILIoTEEyILI.E, Jan. s, =
!. One hundred guns are being fred NOW
u eommemoration OF the forty sixth an-
alse!SaTy Of the battle Of New Orleans
y 10 honor t Major A anderson, the nero
~ Fort Sampler. A large caucus Of
Eeepls iFreSpeetiEe Of party are in Of.
.epaanee. A large banner Inscribed with
i Y famous JacksOnian sentiment, THE
Union, IL must aud shall be preserved"
~ been floating across tho street CON
sesuag the Democrat and Republican
FtltAIRg Offices The union sentiment is
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
. ClncIOo, Jan. 0.

:. =. s-.,-.--7 CHICAGO, dan. o.
The troops from Fort Leayenworth,
400 men, IS officers, aud l2T
horses, en- route for Fort MclIelry
arrived this evening and leave tonight
VIA Pittsburg. Fl. H., ~. = :
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FL. ~, ST, LorIs, Jan. s.
" Nothing Of real Importance transpiretl
in. the Senate or House yesterday. H.. L.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
CORRESPONDENTS or NEW ronk rflDrsr.

: CORRESPONDENCE ok NkNs YORK eIltlDI NH.s
+. s:.- WAsHSQToS, Jan. 8.
Private letters hou the best sources III
Charleston, dated Oh Saturday, express
the greatest distrust MS to events, and fedr
hatblood may flow at any moment. Many
filInilies are moving from the city under.
these spprcheusions. The most sagaeious
leaders have last their. power and are at
the mercy Of IN excited and exacting pop
ulace. :, i: - /: l.. - =.
Lars Anderson, or Cincinnatti, brother
Of the major, has just returned from
Charleston, after the first interview with
his brother. Tlo surveillance was not con-
tinued aud he had free communication
with him. The major considers disposition
entirely secure, aud Is fairly supplied with
provisions and other necessaries, except
coal and wood, for military purposes, 10
case that extremity should be reached:
lie is IN good spirits, and hopes that rea.
son will operate upon the misguided peo-
pie before long. ~ Il. F.:
Mr.. Holt trausacts his important bust
ness at Gen, SCOTS Office as u precaution
against the leading men in the war de-
pertinent, aud in consequence OF a distinct
intiliation given by Mr.. Miles Of the S.
g. delegation to the President. that they
had means Of knowing. when reinforce
meuts were ordered, il ut NIL. Il: .. r.:
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26

/. .} N. s... II !. I'M EVANSVILLE, Jan. s.
A desperate fight occurred last night,
at y ball in Apollo Hall, in this city, III
which two brothers, John Paul Evans
and Robert Nj Evans, were killed, aud
Solomon Gnbcrts, q bystander, shot III
the thigh and severely wounded Al feud
had existed between the brothers for
some time They met last night at the
ball; inter some words both drew knives
and revolyers, each fred six shots and
then closed and used their knives when
Robert fell; Paul walked away some dis
lance and also fell. Both died Id short.
time, each having several wounds. .
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
BLLrIfIaoKr, Jan o.

BkLTinoRE, Jan. ..
A company Of Marines numbering forty
muskets, under Lieut. Howell. came on a
special train from Washington this morn.
ing, and took possession Of Fort Nc Henry,
aud raised the stars and stripes .,-..,.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26

+. The ordnance for immediate state se-
cession was unanimously agreed upon In
committee Of 10, and will pass the eonycn.
ton in secret session. =, r. p =.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26

liked upon the 18th Of February for Tie
meeting Of the convention, and the T.lI
Tor the meeting Of delegates. The qucs.
ton Of additional military force for the
purpose cf defense, has been referred "a
a'committee. A resolution proposing 10
appropriate ten millions Of dollars for
that purpose has also been referred. The
general opinion Is that Virginia viii Sc
cede about the goth Of February; ID the
meantime such preparations win 10 made
as viii BE necessary TO repel any aggFes.
Sion. ~ :.. 1's. y ...% &, a
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III 81. 4@s.~a BALTIMORE, Jan. I.
A company Of light infantry has just
arrived here from Carlisle Barracks. -,
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26

danger Is imminent, and an tie pntriots
are exerting themselves to save as from
impending perilsH lie reviews his propo.
sltIoi IN his last message for convention
ofall the states, aud says '.it il monstrous
70 soc government like ours DESTROYED
merely because men cannot agree about
y domestic institution. III becomes our
state TO be lnindluIof her own Interests !.
disruption Is inevitable. and II two tonfad.
creations are 10 be formed, We must have
the best guarantees before We attach 10
either. He condemned the hasty action
OF >. aC.s which has taken her southern
sisters by surprise, lie would make no
special reference TO her course, had he not
been Invited to do so 81 her executive IN
uncalltd-for reference TO Virginia. The
free states were responsible FOR the present
condition Of affairs, and ii the Union il
dissolved, upon them rests the solemn re-
sponsibility.
n, NEW YoRK, Jan. I. 4.
4 A special Washington dispatch Ia. the
Posi- says: apprehension Of an attack
on the capitol arc greatly diminished. a.
military company Of several hundred Bal
timoreans it's said, have declared their viii
hngness TO escort Lincoln safely 10 tue
White House. The Mississippi delegation
yesterday urged Secretary Thompson TO.
withdraw from the cabinet when his state
seccdes, He will probably yield, though
inclined to hold until The 4tll Of March
Seeding congressman are discussing tile
question whether they shall telegraph ts
their State Conventions, TO let the ordi.
nance Of secession take effect on the 4tIl
Of March. The object is to block the
government appropriations, especially the
army bill ...!' .3.- -
" The committee Of SO to-day, had under
consideration Henry w. Davis amend.
lnent to the fugitive slave law An amend
rlent was offered BY Mr.. Wasllburn, Of
Wis, guaranteeing the trial by jury, in
the state where the fugitive was seized,
which was defeated. Mr.. DAVIS amend
ment was then adopted, guaranteeing q
trial by jury in the states from which tile
fugitive escapes :.. >..l .i r:
The Senate iii executive session today !
referred the nomination Of Mcintyre 10
the committee on commerce. FL. Z.
% III
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26
WisIllSeToE, Jan. o

z
There seems TO DO . mistake or misan.
prehensioh somewhere. II is denied BY
gentlemen very Intimately related to the
administration that the recruits TO Fort
Sumpter were ordered without the pre-
yious sanction Of the President, aud, fur
ther, that the subject was discussed in the
cabinet, and that acting Secretary Of
War;. Holt, ss well as some other m0m-
beers Of the cabinet, clearly understood that
il was the wish Of the President that the
reeruitsshouldn0t be sent. Tie war depart
aient Is ia possession Of Information that
the government OF S. G, has forbidden
the U. S. Sab-treaSurer ut Charleston
from paying the drafts Of the paymaster
10 favor of Major Anderson and his com:
nand, aud the sab-treasufy has refused
accordingly: -.
Half million Of dollars is daily expect.
ed from New IOik by the treasury de,
partmeRt. -..-..:. = :
: Commodore Monty says that the long
passage Of the Leyant, does not in his
Judgment, justify the supPosiiiOa OF her
loss. He gives the reasons for his belief
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-01-26

I'D NEW i DIRK, Jnn. sis
The steamer Palestine arrived IL S I'M.
The political crisis 10 America L IS.
gsrded as more serious Ia Engtand. The
7g8les IN a leader thinks II quite possible
that the problem Of a democratic republic
may be solved by m overthrow Ia Z few
days in q spirit Of sel6shness and short.
sightedness. q
Italian affairs are unchanged. 1t isre-
ported that the French feet is about to
quit Gaeia. Il is rumorcd on the con-
trary in Paris that Russia and Frnnce
agreed TO support Francis II, IN resist.
anee till spring, Great Decentralization Is
reported ia the besieged army ii Gaeta
II is stated that decree was preparing
at Naples, ordering allextraordinafy levy
Of men hetween1S and IS years old.
Placards are posted in Rome bearing
the arms 81 Victor Emanuel, aud liz,
words; .eWe desire annexation 10 Sardi-
MIA They were surrounded by crowds
no arrests. .:... a. ~ ~ ..s:. z
The city Of Naples was about to give 4
grand ball TO the army. 4 n. ...:
The circular Of MIR Schnenling, declar-
ing the new Austrian reforms, is published;
its provisions generally are very liberal. /
" 81 =
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BosroN, Jan. 3. &
The steamer Joseph Whitney, Of Tie
Savannah Line. Capt Loyeland, has been
chartered BY the government 10 convey
troops and munitions of var from this.
point to Fort Tortugas, near Key West.
She sails on Thursday. Il.