St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-01-10
TeLEC GRAPHIC.
Startling News from Georgia

here this morning from Savannah, that the
forts are all in the possession Of the Gcor.
gia state troops. They are occupied by
one hundred and fifty men, and an armor-
er with thirty men is engaged in cleaning
the guns to render them serviccable.
The State Of Georgia has also taken pos
session Of the United States revenue cut
ter on that station. 80 3.
i SAVANNAH, Jan. 4.
Fort Pulaski was yesterday taken pos
session of by the volunteers, by order Of
Gov. Brown. tits reported that tho rev.
enue cutter Dolphin has been taken pos.
session Of, but Gov. Brown has issued or.
ders for her return to the government.
It is generally believed that the seces-
sion ticket has carried the State
NORFOLK, Jan. 4
The U. S. Sloop Of War Brooklyn is
coaling and taking on stores and getting
ready for cruise. 1t is rumored that she
is destined for Charleston.
Great excitement was created yesterday
in consequence of a report that four COM
panies from Fort Monroe had been order
ed to Charleston. Lieut.. j. Honorth ten
dered bis resi- gnation to-day.
CHARLESTON, Jan. s.
The South Carolina Convention adjourn
ed at 10 o'clock this morning, subject to
the call of the President.
CHARLESTON, jan 4.
All is quiet here. Fort Sumpter has
not been besieged as reported on Friday.
Major Anderson was visited by his brother
in company with three gentlemen. The
understanding was that the interview
would take place in their presence.
The Convention to-day appointed dele
gates to the General Congress of seeding
States: Hon. L j. Withers, L. NJ. Keitt,
A. NJ. Boyce, R. r. Rhett, Jr., r. w.
Barnwell, G. G. Meninger. Mr.. p. Mills
was appointed secretary to receive the COM
missioners to Washington.
NEW YoRK, Jan. s.
The Oil Factory of Schoveaston 4 Bro,
of Jersey City, was burned last night
Loss $4,000.
ALTON, Ill. Jan. +.
A FIRE broke out last night, in the Liqu-
or store Of Kent 4 Cory, destroying nine
adjoining buildings. Loss, $4,000; in
sured, $4,000. A German burned, name
unknown.
Bosrox, Jan. s.
The large Granite building, No. u long
wharf, was damaged by fire this morning.
1t was occupied by Van Bray & Co., Com
mission Merchants, and for storage by AL
pheus Hardy and 4. Mogarth Williams &
90. Loss $12, OOO-iLsured.
OMAHA, Jan. 4.
The Nebraska House of Representatives
on the LIST inst, on motion Of Gen. Downs
voted message Of greeting and thanks to
Major Anderson of Fort Sumptcr, for his
gallant conduct, and wishing him and his
wife "a Happy New Year."
New York, Jan. 4.
A meeting is called for Saturday to sus-
tain Anderson and support efforts of the
government to reinforce him.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4
A town meeting is called for Saturday
to sustain Anderson and support efforts Of
the government to reinforce him.
WEST CHESTER, Pa, Jan. s.
There will be meeting this evening ia
enroll volunteers in the Regiment of Ches.
ter County to offer their services to the
Government to maintain the Constitution
and enforce the laws The meeting is
called by members of all parties.
LEAvESwoRrH, Jan. 4.
All the available force at Fort Leaven-
worth has been ordered by General Scott
to hold themselves in readiness 10 proceed
~ Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, at a
moments notice.
New YoRK, Jan. 7.
Mayor Woods message recommends the
secession Of the city of New York from
the state, and the formation Of free city
He is not prepared, however, to recon-
mend violent measures.
The Star Of the West was chartered a,
the order of Gen. Scott. She took full
provisions for Major Anderson, and two
hundred and fifty men under Lieut.. Bart.
lett. She will be at Charleston tomorrow
"A special Washington dispatch to the
Post says apprehensions of an attack on
Capitol are generally diminished. A mil
itary company Of several hundred Balti
moreans, it is said, have declared theil
willingness to escort Lincoln safely to the
White House.
The Mississippi delegation yesterday
urged Secretary Thompson to withdraw
from the Cabinet when his stste secedes
He will probably yield, though inclined tc
hold on till the 4th of March.
Seeding Congressman are discussing
the question, whether they shall telegraph
to their state conventions to let the ordi
nance Of secession take effect on the 4th
Of March. The object is to block the gov
eminent appropriations, especially the ar
my bill.