Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-01-15
washington Items.

WASHINGTON, Jan. lI.-Lieut Talbot reports that
the condition of Fort Sumper is not SO favorable as
was believed by the Government; q guns moan
ted on the first tier the third tier, and they
mounting others. The second tier of embrasures is
blocked up The fort. he thinks, can hold out for
two months with the present supplies. there being
plenty of fuel and good water. The statements Of
the abundant supplies probably were made by the
officers quiet the apprehensiOns of their friends
Mai Anlersons brother has repeatedly stated that
the supplies abundant 1t is said that the Adj
ministration is determined to send supplies at all
hazards and that it repeated to-day that the Brook
yn will 90 down. and if necessary engage the bat
teries on Morris Island without crossing the bar,
while another steamer escorts the Star Of the West
to Fort Sumpter.
1t is asserted on apparently reliable authority that
Gen. VIM. o. Butler of Kentucky, goes into the War
Department. Gen. B. is regarded by kentuckians
here as a decided Southern and public opinion
is wavering to the Presidents policy.
In the COMMITTEES of Thirty-Three to day, all the
propositions heretofore submitted were dIeussed IN
consequence Of Mr CorwIn's report net beng fully
prepared. Kellogg. of Illinois Rush Of Arkansas
Adam, of Massachusetts, TaPpin Of New Hamp-
shire Hum phreys of New York, and others spoke
Nothing definite was concluded upon, and they adj
iourned till eleven O'Clock on Monday, when Mr..
Corwin says he will make final report
The detective officers from New York have re
Gently made discoveries which lead quite directly to
the middle party who negotiated the hypOthecated
bonds of the Interior Department. This party IS
not in this city.
Capt Stone continues to push the organization Of
the militia of the District of Columbia, and finds
that it is strong and effective. The arrangements
making will within the next few days. provide suf
cient lawful force here to defy all Virginia and
Maryland combined at any attempt to invasion
1t is the purpose of hr. Buchanan to veto the
Pacific Railroad bill if it is sent to him. His OBJ
lection is not to the measure itself but to what he
calls creating great debt in the present condition
of the country.
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! WASHINGTON JAN 1.-THE President has made a
formal order directing the heads of the departments
to withdraw all their advertising patronage from the
| Constitution newspaper. The immediate cause of
this act is supposed to be the censUres of that jour
nal regarding the seRding Of troops to Charleston
| Elk Secretary Thompson has replied to the Presi-
| dents letter of acceptance of his resignation.
| While adhering to his opinions formally express
| ed implying breach of Cabinet faith, he speaks
in the kindest terms of the President and his patr
Otsm.
private letter from Florida, dated Jan 9Th, says
number of delegates from West Florida, express
themselves to the effect that if the State should
cede without general understanding, they viii Sc
cede from the other part of the State and all west
of the Apalaehacola river will annex themselves to
Alabama. The arsenal at CslahOochec has been
seized By order Of the Governor under the pretext
that the Uni.ed States officer was about to remove
| the arms.
Mr. Sherman said to-day in the House that after
the navy and army bills shall have been disposed Of
the opportunity desired by Southern men foT debate
| will be afforded.
] Itis said that Mr. Taylor chief clerk in the New
York post office, will be appointed postmaster.
WASHINGTON. Jan. I2-At private dinner party
| Yesterday high words passed between Senator
Toombs and Lieutenant General Scott. According
to relations in Congressional circles, the conversa-
ton turned on the sending Of troops to Charleston,
| wien Toombs expressed the hope that the people
there would sink the Star Of the West The Gener
al, with much earnestness, asked whether 1t wa.
possible he as an American, desired such an event!
Toorlbs replied afirmatively, and that those who
sent the vessel there should be sunk with her scot
thereupon said he was responsible for what he said
and Toomhs remarked. "You have known me foi
twenty-five years, and are aware that am respon
| sible' The matter here ended, but the subject. i
is SAID, is now in the hands of friends.
It is probable that the Mississippi delegation viii
formally retire from Congress tomorrow.