Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-01-17
Very Latest from Washington,
IL o'clock at night Jan. IA.

The Steamer Fulton sent out to relieve
the Star of the West and assist the latter
into Charleston Harbor with her lading of
arms and munitions for Maj Anderson
On arriving 1t Morris Island Battery, the
Fulton was fred into from the Battery, a
shot crossing her bows. She paid no at
teltion but proceeded on Der way. She
was again fred into, whereupon the Fulton
returned p full broadside immediately,which
slenced the Battery at Morris Island. On
nearing Fort Sumpter, the Fulton was
again fred into from the rebels occupying
IT. Moultrie. She again returned fire and
this time Maj. Anderson LET fly into Moul-
trie heavy discharges from Fl Snmpter-
the two fires at once silencing Fort Moui-
trie.
The Fulton and Star Of the West were
now enabled to approach Fort Sumpter,
probably discharge Their ladine and retire
in safety. Immediately after the silencing
Of Fort Moultre, Maj. Anderson despatch
ed messenger to Gov. PickerS, ordering
a withdrawal Of all rebel troops from the
forts belonging to the United States. IN de-
fault Of which Charleston would be bonn
barded from Fort Sumpter and the rebel
works be demolished. Gov. l'ickens beg
eed for time to answer, which was granted
The City was in alarm and terror prevailed
on every hand.
Reports have also reached lis that Ger
Scott had left for Charleston with l5oo
troops and two men Of war, but this is
/ probably incorrect.
| WAsHINGToN, Jan. Ia, morning.
! The Missouri Senators addressed note
to Secretary Holt yesterday, asking why
the sub-treasury at St. Louis was guarded
/ BIZ United States troops. Mr.. Holt replied
/ that he would explain if they called person
ally, not otherwise.
A telegram from Col. Tod in comInans
/ of Fort Monroe, in Mobile, says he has
plenty OF men, guns and ammunition to pre-
vent any hostile force approaching Mobile
Gov. Pickens Of s. G., having balance
Of $4,000 due him as late Minister Of Rus
1 sin, has sent here for it. The department.
adjusted mas accounts by sending him :
draft on the Charleston sub-treasurS, the
money in which has been seized by tht
State.
The Tnbune's Washington correspond
snt. asserts that principal expedition i
fitting out in this city, to seize California
steamers. A schooner has already beer
cha tered in New Orleans to proceed to The
Islhmus and await the departure Of The
steamer from Aspinwall; when hosting
the Palmetto fag,she will seize the steamers
as prizes to South Carolina.
RIcHMoND. Jan. IL. TIE House passed
the convention bill, with tie amendment IL
refer the action of the convention rsiative
to secession, back TO the people.
No action has yet been taken upon the
biz by the Senate.
| ALBANY, Jan. IL. The New York pa
pors Of Saturday evening, containing Sew
ards speech, were eagerly sought for among
conservative men ofaIl parties. 1t is high
/ " applauded, and as a general thing, it is
/ very much commended A few Republi-
cans with abolition procliyities, declare that
/ the Senator was eowed before his enemies,
but the number of such is comparatively
small. His speech will undoubtedly hasten
the passage of the Robinson Resolutions.
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Praying IN the Legislature.