The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-15

8. ,Resoirsd. That the Governor he, and he Is
hereby requested to transmits copy of these resO-
properly aitestsd under the great seal of this
commonwealth, and like attested copies to the
and also to our Senators and Reprs.entst,ys. IN
1Sonsress' Sa ~ha are hereby Tsauested 70 present
tatiTes of the United States.
The first resolution was adopted unani.
mously.
The second resolution was agreed to-yeas
81 Lays :.
The third was agreed to-yeas 2s, nays none
The fourth was agreed to-yeas II, nays6.
The fiftn was agreed to-yeas u, nays d.
Inc sixth was agreed to-yeas 26, nays6.
Tne resolutions as a whole then passed
hnaliy by a strict party vote-yeas 20, nays g.
LRrTRR FROM FORT PULASKI.
The Savannah Republican publishes the
following letter from Fert Pulaski:
Fort Pulaski is an irregular pentagon in
shape. the entrance being in the middle Of the
longest side. The quarters of the officers and
men are In very comfortable rooms in this
wall. The material is of brick, handsomely
built and while everything shows marks OF
care, order and neatness, the fort needs many
repairs and much work to put it in fighting
train. 1t encioses, perhaps, a couple OF acres,
and will mount over one hundred cannon in
the ports and on the ramparts. But few OF
these are In place, and they emily 81. pounders.
need say nothing Of the expedition to appro-
pirate the fort, nor of the routine duties Of
our gallant troops there, for your correspond
ent IS" has described these.
On getting within, the sight was a very at.
tractve one. A beautiful plat OF grass, smooth
as Hoor. was unbroken by any object save
the ak guns of the Chatham Artillery and
cluster or two Of men, drilling or passing to
or from some scene Of labor. In front OF
the quarters were men in ali attitudes, and
most OF them In their flannel working shirts
some on camp chairs, some on the grass, smok-
ing, reading or chatting; others plying the
needle sewing S.DOuOO cartridges Tor
the 32-pounders; here was squad marching
to relieve the guard, there sentry treadiDg
his novel round and armed men were hurry
ing along in eager search OF letters and papers,
or packages of satables equally desirable.
After dinner, l assembled the ramparts, and
with an opera glass scanned the various points
Of the horizon. The afternoon was besuti-
fully clear, and the view very distinct. The
moat is now almost choaked up with mud and
grow tn of weeds but it is rapidly digging out
under the strokes Of 100 stalWart negroes, Civ
ing another illustration OF african muscle
directed by Caucasian brain" The channel
makes quite sweep and vessels passing in or
out are exposed for a long time to the fire OF
the fort. The New York steamers bound out,
passed in full view; the :" Mount Vernon "
gracefully lowering the u. s. flag when abreast
OF the fort, as if in compliment TO the occn-
pants, who, having taken down its standard,
have as yet substituted no State flag The
Alabama 1t was believed would salute the
fort as she passed, bat she failed to do 80.
The Baltimore American of yesterday gives
the following accou mt of the arrival of troops,
already mentioned, TO reinforce Fort McHen-
ry:
The following are the names OF the COM
missioned officers and the strength OF the COM
mand:
Company II, Second Regiment of Artillery,
Col. Horace Brooks commanding Lieut. Tins.
q. Sullivan acting Adju ant; | sergeant,
1S lltI
yates. TINS corps was originally drafted from
Governors Island, New YORK, and for the
past three years have been at Fort Leaven-
worth.
Company A, Light Artillery, Captain VIM.
ID. Barry commanding Lieuts. John 9. Tid
ball, Alex. J. Perry, Second Lieut.. John N.
Barrenger, sergeants, corporals. artifi-
GERS, - prvates, Us horses. This company
was drafted from Fort McHenry, and com
posed part OF the renowned Duncan Bate
ry, whose bravery and military efficiency
were 30 well established IN the war with Mex
leo.
Company /, Light Artillery, Lieut. Jas. b.
Fry commanding Lieut.. Thos. q. Sullivan, A
sergeants, corporals,2 , buglers, artificers,
70 priyates, SO horses. This company is com
manded by Dol. Magrudsr, who is now on
leave of absence in Europe. 1t is better known
as Magrnder's Battery, and was IN the hottest
part OF the fight in Mexico.
The following is the recapitulation of the
force: Commissioned officers, 8; nor- com
InisSloned officers, "a; musicians, 6; arLifcers
d; privates, 195-totai, 239.
The command passed down Calvert street,
and took the direct route to Fort McHenry,
not emily making very formidable display
but exciting considerable attention and dis
cussion Oh the part OF the thousands of citi-
zens who saw them. They are now in the &C.
cupancy OF comfort rtable q uarters, and hard at
work in the examination and improvement OF
the batteries. The commissioned officers whilst
travelling here took their meals at the various
stopping places upon the roads, whilst the
men were supplied with the usual army ra-
tions. These, however, were nearly exhauste
last evening, and the commissary's depart.
ment will be actively engaged to-day. Yes
terday the United States flag was displayed
from the works, and the force is now await
ing further orders.
Upon the reception Of additional orders
Captain Barrys command proceeded to
Washington, which reduces the force At Fort
McHenry very considerably. The company
OF United States Marines which reached here
q few days since and took possession of the
garrison, returned to Washington also, in a
special train on Saturday night Fort Nc
Henry Yesterday afternoon was an object of
special attraction to the citizens, nearly two
thousand of whom, notWiths tanding the cold
wea ther, visited the works from curiosity.
THE SEIZURE OF FORTS IN LOUISIANA.
The N. o. Delta OF Thursday. gives an ac-
count Of the departure Of the troops who left
that city to capture two United States forts.-
Tue successful end OF the expedition has been
stated by telegraph
This morning the armories of the down.
town brigade were lively with the assembling
of troops, as those OF up town were last night.
The people, apprised OF the movements on foot,
crowded around the arsenals and watched
with deep interest the progress OF making
ready, occasionally indicating their sympathy
by hearty cheers.
Under these directions the troops of Gen.
Palfrey's Brigade Assem- bled under arms, fully
mi, ,VlaHf fnr ca |
lo'clock marched aboard the towboat Yankee,
TAT the foot Of st. Philip street. which had steam
land was getting aboard a large quantity OF
provisions and gunpowder.
The following order was issued to Major
Paul E. Theard by Adjutant General Grivot:
d"snetons 70 M1jSr i paa F. IIsa,d
board of the steamboat Yankee, and go down to
Forts st. Philip and Jackson, where you will de-
rencer them and youwil take possession of the
same in the name Of the State of LOUISIANA
there, and hoist the Pelican flag frsm Fort Jack
SON Place Captain st. Paul, with the LIST Com
81. PHILIP, and take possession of Fort Jackson,
with the balance OF the detachment. You will
hold the forts, and dsfend them against any and
all attacks to the last Strict discipline and order
must be exacted by YOU a.,
BY order of His Excellency. Themas D. Moore,
Governor of the State OF Louisiana.
Nj. GRIvoT, Adjt General.
The troops assembled on board, forming the
detachment numbered l66, according to the
roll furnished Gen. Palfrey, which, with Maj
Theard and his staff, made it about 170.
MESSAGE FROM THR ACTING GOVERNOR OF
kANsAs-The message of acting Governor
Beck, of Kansas, to the Territorial Legislature,
is mainly de voted to local affairs. The tinan-
ciaI condition of the Territory is discourag
ing, owing in part to the disastrous effect of the
drought. The total number of acres subject to
taxation are 100000; total number of town
lots l:S5. .2.S, which are valued at $5,6i900O +;
total amount of taxable property, 81, 900 600
total of taxes levied ia 1859 and lS60, SIS 900