The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-16
The News.

The News.
Our Washington dispatches reveal the object Of
the mission of Colonel Hayne, the envoy of South
Carolina TO Washington. 1t is to demand of the
federal government the surrender Of Fort Sumter.
The South Carolina authorities notified Major An
derso Of their determination to capture the fort if
it was not given up and the Major in reply stated
that be had no alternative but to defend it. He,
however, agreed to refer the subject for decision
TO his superiors. 1t is stated that the President
will not yield to the proposition OF Colonel Hayne.
There appears to be no doubt that If the fort is
not surrendered the South Carolnians will at.
tack it.
In Congress yesterday the Senate was engaged
in discussing the Pacific Railroad, having, by
large majority refused to postpone its considera-
ton in order to take up the Critenden resolutions
In the House Mr. Reagan, Of Texas; Stanton, of
Ohio, and others, discussed the perilous condition
of the country.
The proceedings Of the Legislature yesterday
were important, but we have no space for q more
extended reference " them. Full details are
given in our dispatches and reports.
An enthusiastic demonstration OF the working
men of New York city against coercing the
Southern States was held in Bro0me street last
night. The attendance was very large. and the
sentiments expressed and resolutions passed were
of the most decided character. The meeting was
addressed by several well known gentlemen. We
supply q report Of the proceedings elsewhere in
this days paper.
A spontaneous Union demonstration took place
at the Oliver street Baptist church last evening.
The occasion was the Sunday School anniversary,
and Mr. Lucius Hart was the speaker. An &C
count will be found elsewhere.
n,th arnsn<n an
the 3lst ult arrived ct this port early yesterday
afternoon. Her advices are one day later than
those previously received.
A despatch from Naples, dated December 20,
states that the French feet had abandoned its po-
sition before Gaeta, and that the Saroinian feet
was proceeding to the besieged city. The news
requires confirmation.
Extensive warlike preparations are being made
by France, Austria and Piedmont, evidently in
anticipation of Garbaldi's attack upon Venetia in
the spring. 1t is reported that Austria has mott
fed France and England Of her intention to hold
venetia until driven out Of the Quadrilateral by
force Of arms. Proposals for the sale Of venetia
are TIRE sted by Austria as idle.
The commercial intelligence by this arrival is
unimportant, being but little, If any, later than
that recei, ed by the America.
We publish elseWncTe inns mOIuluB uu 1CCOuut
of the launch Of the iron cased frgate Warrior and
an interesting description Of the vessel. The
Warrior il, with the exception Of the Great East.
ern, the largest ship ever launched.
The trial Of Jackalow, the alleged murderer Of
the crew Of the oyster sloop Spray, was called on
In the United States Circuit Court at Trenton yes.
terday but owing to an iniormality in the service
OF the list Of jurymen upon the prisoners counsel,
the case was postponed 10 Friday next.
The Bowery murder case was under investiga-
ton before Coroner Schirmer again yesterday, but
nothing was developed c1ch could In any way
clear up the mystery. T66 Investigation win be
resumed on Friday.
Mr.. Rarey delivered lecture on horse tanning
last evening, at Niblos Garden, illustrating 1t
with experiments on 10 Anderson, and fine dark
brown mare, which was well known as kicker.
The house was crowded, Notwithstanding the
weather.
there was no skating on the Central Park yes.
teroay, IN consequence Of the ice being too soft.
Nearly TWO hundred men were at work preparing
utor tne next iroSt Although sleighing was not
good, many parties were 10 be seen out for sleioh
ide.
We are indebted to Purser William n uor,n
stead, Of the steamship Florida, for late savenna.
papers.
The cotton market yesterday was less buoyan, nm,
closed at rates In favor Of purchasers The sales reaeh
$50 bales closing the basis or about lsxc 70,
abiding pplshGs. There were no sales reported OF
cueut after the receipt Of the Bremens news Flour
avy and rather easier for shipping brands OF super
Dtc fne and Western, while extra brands were steady
s were 70 fair extent including some lots for export
heat vas heavy and lower for common lots OF spring
lo aea HlEe iClerably active Corn lower and more
sve tho concession Pork arm with moderate sales
Atfi7 - uew mess and at si3 I2h Sl3 rs for new
rfuo s'galf were quiet Tut STEADY, with sales OF
sot 40 et5 u hts, ami small parcel Of boxes Cof
e. isay ami N air demand with sales OF 400 BAGS
r. atIihe. 12ko., 600 mats Java at leHc, ESQ
y - y Ice and 600 bags Laguayra At I3c aIsxc
F"hh Fe'o unite sieads and rather better for Eng.h