New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-15
AFTER THE FIRST BATTLE.
From Our Special Correspondent.


From Our Special Correspondent
CHARLESTON, Jan. 10, 1861.
The excitement attending the episode Of the
Star of the West has been followed by q com.
psrstye quiet. The original opinion that tie
steamer was sent here as test in regard TO
blockade Of the pert still prevails, although its
ostensible object was to reinforce Fort Sumter.
Al sorts of rumors in respect to the passive az
titude Of Major Anderson during the appearance
Of the Star Of the West were circulated, and il
is confidently asserted that mutiny has broken
out among his troops, aud that they refused 10
fire upon the Charlestonians. All possibilities
were limited at, excepting that Of Anderson's for.
bearance and msgnanimity, which made him de.
sist from retaliation for the firing at the Star Of
the West. The few guns fred at that steamer,
important "a they are as the proof Of the deter.
mination of the people to guard the indepen.
deDce of this hsrbor and State failed in bring.
ing about the eagerly cherished hope Of O COLI.
sion; and although every fighting man here ex-
ults in the incident as if each of the guns fred
by them upon an unarmed vessel had been q bat.
tie of Solferino, the question when the lighting
will begin" still remains in allegiance, and win
remain so until Federal feet with an army on
board, blockades the hsrbor and opens its Bate
ries upon the city.
Tho preparations for attacking Fort Sumter
are actively carried on. In the mean time the
arrival Of another steamer is eagerly looked for,
and the prospect Of firing few more guns at az
unprotected vessel fills our warriors with intense
delight. An armed cutter for the purpose of col.
'ectiDg Charleston duties would cap the climax of
the martial ardor, and afford, perhaps, 10 the
thousands Of armed patriots an opportunity MAG
sacreiDg handful OF Federal officers.
The rumor that Maj. Anderson was short OF
provisions applies only to provisions of better
clsfs; Of rough ordinary provisions be is under.
stood to have enough for several months. By
| his attitude of prudence and forbearance, he has
added another leaf to his fame, aud whether
| future instructions from Washington shall induce
| him to eyscuste the Fort altogether, in order 10
take away from the warriors here their only hope
of collision, or to resent acts of aggression upon
Federal vessels and property this much is Ger.
tain, that even here, in the camp Of the enemy,
bic qualities as a humane, discreet, and accom-
plisbed officer, are warmly appreciated.
The fine weather called out hosts Of pronnen-
sders last evening. Broad and Meeting streets
were thronged until late at night; but all wss
cheerful and quiet The fact that oil these
mighty upheayngs Of the popular heart here arc
so far harmless and afford the pleasures Of the
show and excitement Of war without it's attend
ing horrors, was impressed upon the smiling
countenapces Of the Charlestonians, who are ~
gentle and amiable in their social manners -
they are fierce and stern in their patriotic ebuli-
tons. The idea of having all the eyes Of all
mankind fixed upon Charleston for ever so short
time swes every patriotic heart with legitimate
pride and with uniathomable aspiration in regard
to the future destinies of the city and its envi.
rons. The old lady who came from the interior
of the State 10 witness the fight with the Yankee
forces has since left the city, but tie thunders
| of the few guns fred at the Star Of the West
win of course be heard in the remOtest parts Of
the country, it is confidently believed that she
will enjoy il all the same.
CHARLESTON, Jan. ii.
In the Assembly to-day, they discussed tho
question of replacing the hremen who are now
employed in military service, and to supply
whose labors in case of FIRE, some provision
must to made. In the Senate, lively deoaN
| on taxation ia expected tomorrow. Al Ia qaies
here, and there is no disorder, either IN the cay
or in tho forts. New volunteers are constantly
arriving from the country; the people o. Charles
| ION receive them with great hospitality. a
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