The Nevada journal., 1861-02-01
PONY NEWS.

resolution approving the act of Major And
erson passed the House by a vote of 124 to 66.
The New York Times Washington cores
pondent Of January 7th says: Commodore
Shubrick has returned from Charleston, and re-
ports that there is great CONSERVATION and
complete disorganization there, and section is
warning against section, which will make head
if not suppressed by Georgia and other sympa-
thizipg States. The correspondence between
the President and the South Carolina Commits
sioners is published at Charleston.
The apprehension and alarm at Washington
have greatly diminished.
Flying artillery from Leayenworth and Cas-
tie Barracks had arrived at Fort McHenry, in
Maryland.
The Florida Convention has organized Reso-
lutions declaring the right of Florida to secede,
underwent discussion as to the policy of their
immediate passage. They were made the spe-
cial order for Monday. This indicates that she
will not act without due deliberation.
majority of the Mississippi Convention as
sembled January 7th in caucus, and requested
the President to appoint Committee to draft
an ordinance of secession. The delegates were
unanimous for secession. The Governor ord
dred the artillery to prepare ball cartridges.
Fort Morgan was taken possession of by Mo-
bile troops on the morning of JANUARY 4th, and
garrisoned by two hundred men.
All over the North enthusiastic meetings are
held sustaining Anderson, and guns are fired in
the principal cities. The people generally call
for the enforcement of the laws, and in many
places movements are made for an organization
of the military to be rendered in support of the
Government. These movements are discoun-
tenanced by some Republicans who hope for an
adjustment.
Governor Washburn, of Maine, in a very con-
servative message, thinks Maine is not really a
transgresser, but favors the repeal of unconsti-
tutional or offensive laws.
Governor Andrew of Massachusetts,, recon-
mends an increase of the military. He believes
the Personal Liberty Law strictly constitutional
but submits the subject to the wisdom of the
Legislature.
| Governor Letcher, of Virginia, in his Mes
sage recommends Convention of all the States,
and condemns the basty action of South Caro-
| ina. He proposes State Convention, ard the
| appointment of discreet Commissioners to visit
the Northern States and insist upon the uncon-
dtional repeal of obnoxious laws, and further
guarantees for the protection Of slavery in the
District of Columbia, and equality of rights in
the States and Territories. The attempt of Fed
eral troops to pass across Virginia for the pur-
pose of coercing Southern States would be an
act of invasion, and must be repelled. He has
hopes of an adjustment by sloughing off New
England and Western New York, and letting
them favor an alliance with Canada.
The Governor of Ohio urges more effective
organization of the military, and denies the
right of secession. He advocates the repeal oi
the Personal Liberty Law.
Mayor Woods message in New York, recon-
mends tire secession of the city from the State
and the formation of a free city. He is not
prepared for violent measures however.
| ST. LOUIS, January 1910 A. NJ. The Star
of the West, in attempting to enter Charleston
harbor, at daylight yesterday morning, was
/ fired upon by the garrison on Moore's Island
and by Fort Moultrie. The steamer put about
and went to sea. Ten shots were fired. 1t i:
not known whether any one on board was in
| jured. 1t is believed not. Fort Sumpter did
not respond.
AT eleven o'clock Anderson sent flag o.
truce by Lieutenant Hall to the Governor. The
interview took piece in private. Its object wa:
not known, but it is not Supposed to refer to the
Star of the West. 1t lasted two hours. Hal
returned to the wharf in carriage with the
Governors Aid. The people were greatly ex
cited, but no demonstrations made agains
Hall, Though there was great curiosity to know
what he came for.
The President Jan. 9th, sent special mes
sage to Congress, stating that in thu
midst Of great revolution, and that there is nj
alternative but to collect the revenue, aud pro
tect public property as far as practicable unde
: existius laws. 1t devolves on Congress, il
whom is tho reserved power to declare war anc
remove grievances which may lead to war, t,
act in the present emergency. He recommend
the Missouri Compromise line an adjustment
and says forts and arsenals have been seized by
aggressive acts. Congress should endeavor t
bring the difficulties to peaceful solution
Major Anderson had faithfully, but imperfcctly
performed his duty. He gives reasons for no
sending troops to Charleston, believing it woul(
furnish pretext if not proyocation for aggres
sion.
1t was discussed in the House, and motion
made to refer it to a Special Committee and in
quire into the whole subject. with power to sent
for persons and papers. The Committee wa
appointed by vote of 103 to 60.
In the Senate there was an exciting discus
E sion.
King compared the South Carolina Commits
sionors to Arnold and Burr.
Davis denounced the President bitterly.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 1912 NJ. The Albany Jour
nal announces officially Seward's acceptance o
, the appointment of Secretary of State. 1t wa
{ rendered to him in December.
Trumbull has been reelected to the Senate il
, Illinois.
Gov. Morrill, has been elected Senator, il
Maine, vice Hamlin.
John A. Dix has been summoned to Washing
, ton, to take seat in the Cabinet.
. Washington special dispatches say the Cabi
net is deliberating about the arrest of Toomb
and Wigfall for high treason.
; The Virginia House has passed second sec
tion to the Convention Bill designating the At
of Feb. for the election Of delegates.
The New Jersey House, Jan. 9th, elected
Democratic Speaker and Clerk. They were no
, the regular nominees, but n combination be
tween Douglas and Republicans.
Russell has been released on bail. Hi
! friends gave million dollars bail.
Nothing was accomplished for the Pacif
Railroad in the Senate yesterday.
The Pony, Of Dec. 26th, passed Fort Kear
ny Jan. Sth.
Additional-Sr. LOUIS, Jan. lis. p. NJ
On 9th of January, Major Anderson sent not
to Gov. Pickens, demanding explanation 70
the fire on the Star of the West and dis
claimer.
Gov. Pickens gave reasons for the proceed
ings, when Anderson agreed to refer the mat
ter to Washington.
Lieut.. Talbot Immediately set off with dis
patches.
thought she will be sent back with naval fore
if the President don't change his mind,
Military expeditions had left New Orleans T.
) seize Forts Jackson and Pike, and Baton Roug
Arsenal.
A guard of forty soldiers were stationed o
the Sub-Treasury of st. Louis, by order o
Gen. Scott entirely precautionary measure
Forts johnson and Casseval, North Carolina
were seized ON the night of January Sth, by tn
Smithvil.e Guards.
Steamer Joseph Whitney left Boston Jan. 10
stopping at Fort Independence for munition
and troops it is supposed, to reinforce th