Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-29

Resolptd That We heartily endorse tho action OF the
President Of the United States In his noble efforts TO
avoid hrusng distracted country into the bor-
rors CT civil war. 1911 Sd
RESOLVED That 10 our opinion the hasy and unwar-
rantabe action Of General Sandfod in rendering bis d.
vision to the Governor fer coercve purposes not only
out Of place. but in direct opposition to the wishes OF the
entire citydeeming do that selfish motives only
prompted him 10 adopt such course.
ANOTHER LETTER FROM MAJOR ANDERSON.
The following letter from Major Anderson has been
received by gentleman in Cincinnati:
"FoRr SUMTER, Jan. III, 1861.
l"Wheher boodless separation now be effected,
after her South Carolna) foolishly firing upon vessel
bearing flag, the other day think very doubtful
was sorely tempted to open my battery, but perhaps
fortunately for the chance Of having matters settled with
out bloodshed could not have touched the battery that
opened upon her. and my defenses were Ds then in such
a condition that could not have opened the war. am
nearly ready The people have supposed that this
work ready to be defended when came in. 1t was
far from t-and it would lake me, even now, one weeks
hard work to have tin complete state My command
is only about oneeighth of what it should be 10 time OF
war-but though small in number, feel strong in the
confidence that Providence will guard and guide me
safely through any danger that may threaten.
| Yours sincerely,
TSigned1 ROBERT ANDERSON"
THE MISSION OF THE BROOKLYN.
The Portsmouth Transcript of Friday contains the fol-
lowing in reference to the soopowar Brooklyn and her
mission:
We learn this morning that this United States steam
soop which had beenlyng of Fort Monroe since
her return from Charleston went to sea yesterday on
another peaceful mission She is ordered to intercept
government vessels heretofore authorized to go into Pen
sacola and prevent their doing So in order to obvate
trouble first by the attempt which the Fordians might
make to seize and hold hem and, secondly as conse-
quent upon this State action bloodshed, and other
losses Before Lea wing HamotOn Roads however.
she received board from the fort two companies OF
artillery, under Oaps. Wedges and LaLghorne step
| which we presume is only precautionary.
| The Norfolk Day Book mentions a rumor prevalent
there that the o. 8. steamer Merrmac is to be immed
ately reftted and sent to sea.
KENTUCKY COMMISSIONERS.
FRANKFORT Jan. &c The Legislature has appointed
the following commissioners to meet the commissioner
OF Virginia at Washington the 4th of February:
JAS B. Clay, Joshua +. Bell exG Gov. Morehead, VIM. o.
Butler, James Guthrie Charles A Wickliffe.
NEW JERSEY COMMISSIONERS.
TRENTON, n j., Jan. 26.-The Union resolutions, en-
bodying Senator Crttenden's proposition, or recon-
mendng some other concatorS measures, and appoint
ing Charles s. Olden Peter D. Vroom Robert f. Stock
ton, Benjamin Williamson, Joseph F. Randolph, Fredk
F. Frelnghuysen Rodman NJ. Frice Thomas j. Stryker
and VIM. @. Alexander, commissioners to go to Wash
ington and join Virginia and other commissioners in
bringing about reconciliation in order to preserve the
whole days session. without adjournment they were
| passed by vote of 81 TO IL.
On Monday bill will be offered in the Senate to take
vote OF the people of the State for against
promise, by adopting the Crittenden resolutions
other conciatory measure.
TENNESSEE CONSERVATIVE.
NANHvILLE, JAN 26-The Democrat, Legislative eau
Gus last night adopted resolutions in reference to nation.
al affairs similar to those of Senator Crittenden Advi-
from different parts Of the State indicate strong
Union feeling prevailing, and that the State Conven-
ton will be filled with conservative men.
FROM MISSOURI.
ST. LOUIS Jan. &c The Democratic caucus at Jeffer-
city last night adopted resolutions similar to the Crit
teaden series Advces from different parts of the State
indicate strong Union feeling and that the convention
will be filled with conservative men,
FROM CHARLESTON.
The Charleston Mercury mentor rumOr that large
vessel, supposed to be man.owar, has been of
| that harbor for few days past, and also says:
"0n several occasions lately, after dark boat,
with muied oars has been seen by the sentres the
beach of Morris Island endeavoring to approach the
shore with view reconnOitre the works at that point
The Interference is that the party are from Fort Sumter
They may try the experiment too often; for if
correctly informed the entente cOrdiaie which exists
between the city and Fort Sumter does not hold good
a. between the latter place and Morris Island"
The same journal has the following:
1t is the proud boast of the Catawba Indians in many
respects OF the nobest tribes of the abognes that
they have been the friend of the white The
history of Carolina confirms the assertion and gives them
distinction which they share with few OF the tribes and
nations of Indians. We have striking and affecting
proof Of the spirit in offer which reached Gov
ernor Pickeus Wednesday from John Scott the chief
Of the Caawbas remaining in South Carolina. The
vices Of all the fighting Of this glorious remnant
offered to Governor Pckens for defence of the State
in any manner he may employ them" An offer Of a
thousandfod force from any other quarter would not
have been welcome than this instructive tribute
a proud and noble race whose ancestors often aided
South Carolina in her hour Of need, and whom foreign
gold and influence could detach from their friends