The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-19


she unsuitable for vessel and that Is the rea
son assigned for her return 70 the owners.
Five six families or free coored people-aking in
all twenty fve pcrsons-are also among the passengers
OF the Marion. II dangerous for them TO remain
much longer In the State The free colored people are
looked upon as little less than enemies by the South
Carolinians; and many who have the means, like
those who arrived here yesterday have resolved upon
leaving the State In examining the st OF colored
passengers before the Marion left the wharf free CO.
ored named Graddeck, who is said TO be OF the
most experienced pilots Of the port Of Charleston was
found to be board. Numerous rumors about his com
Ing North TO render his services to the national govern
ment Immediately circulated and he was ordered
Ashore and compelled to remain in the State.
On the 18th inst eight aborers received their wages
and left Fort Sumter where they had been working
before Major Anderson evacuated Fort Moure -Four OF
them remained 10 Charleston and four came TO New
York the Marion One Of them states that all the pro-
visions tho latter fort sufficient he thought to last
hundred for several months brought by Major
Anderson 70 Fort Sumter There about ninety
seven men, al told, in Fort Sumter, twenty-five OF
whom are laborers. Abundant provisions to feed
all hands for at least two months represented
to be in the fort. There is scarcity of fuel however,
but when the regular supply is exhausted there is
siderable woodwork in the fort which might BIO burned
if should become necessary it, All the military
in the fort are in fine spirits, and every is dc
tcrmned TO stand by his post and the federal government
One of those four working men was upon the ramparts
he says when the Star Of the West approached the
Dor Of Charleston Major Anderson not having been ep-
priced of her coming, ignorant, Of course, OF
her design; ard when she fired at there
was considerable speculation among the in Fort
Sumpter to what the firing about. One OF the
Iieutcnants DESTROYS of opening fire the gunners
Islan In hut Andp al
patience and would not commit any act of hostility with
out perfect understanding Of what he should open bis
guns upon the South Caronans for When the report Of
the guns from Morris Island Ycre heard every IN
Sumter astir and ready for the performance
of his duty but Major Anderson prudenty wished to
proceed with caution and would not permit return of
the fire. His porplexity considerably relieved when
the Star OF the West her and pro-
coed again to sea-
The Chamber or Commerce ON the Crisis.
meeting of citizens held yesterday, at the rooms
Of the Chamber of Commerce. pursuant to the following
call
New YORK Jan IT. 1851.
SRA meeting Of few gentlemen who favorable
to settlement Of national difficulties substantially
sentatives in Congress from the border states will be
held morrow Friday, the 18th nst at twelve O'Clock,
at the of the Chamber Of Commerce, No. 63 Viii
liam You respectfully requested to be present
Peletiah PERT, Edwin Hoyt,
"A
| H. A. Smythe, Simeon Baldwin,
Royal Phelps, William A. Booth,
f. s. Iathrop
On motion Of f. S. LAInRoP Esq, VIM. A. Booth Esq,
was called to the chair, and Mr.. Simeon Baldwin
chosen Secretary.
The CHAIRMAN in brief manner stated the object of
the meeting set forth in tho above call and invited
suggestions from the gentlemen present.
Whereupon +. S. LArRop Esq, offered the follow
ing memorial to Congress- and moved its adoption by
the meeting, which, after brief discussion almost
unanimously approved and adopted. The memorial is
follows
To THE SENATE AND HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES, or TIE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN CoaGREss:-
The memorial Of the subscribers citizens of tho State Of
New York, respectfully showeth:-
That while sharing in common with follow citizens,
the general soiicituGe at the dangers which
threatening the peace md unity country they do
give their urgent and emphatic expression OF the
necessity which seems TO exist for mutual Cancellation
and compromise and without discussion as to the merits
Of the various questions at issue believing that the por
petuy Of the union OF these United States nation
is of vastly more importance than the establishment
rejection OF ths that subject Of controversy and that
the people az the North will approve OF the general
| line Of the plan OF compromise agreed upon by the
Senator's and Representatives, of the Border States
| Your memorialists bnmbly pray that such measures
be speedily adopted by Congress for the settlement
Of our present difficulties as will embrace substantially
the plan Of compromise recommended BY the repre-
senatves Of the border States which they believe
will restore tranquility and peace to our now distracted
| country.
The following resolutions were then offered and unani-
| mously adopted
Resolved, That committee be appointed 10 circulate
the foregoing memorial for signatures to have the
CITY, and far practicable the State canvassed for
| that purpose.
| Resolved, That committee OF most influential
citizons irrespective of party, be appointed with
add to their number TO take charge OF the memorial
when signed and forward prcsen, the at Wash
ngton, in such manner they may deem most udcious,
using their influence for the settlement Of the exsting
| atonal difficulties.
Resolved, That copy of this call and the proceedings
az this meeting BIO forwarded each of the Senators
Representatives OF this State in Congress, and also to
each Of the Senators and Representatives in State
Legislature.
The committee appointed by the Chairman the first
resolution, consists 81 Simeon Baldwin, Nathaniel
Sands Jacob Anthony, Jr, y. 1athrop, John r. voor
his, D. Henry Haght, Theodosus Barlow, Hugh Auchn.
4 clos, Samuel Hail.
| The committee appointed by the Chairman, on the
second resolution, consists of A. A. low, Luther Bra.
dish. Peetiah Per Peter Cooper, VIM +. Dodge, Henry
A. Smytbe, VIM. H. Aspinwsl, VIM. A. Booth, r. +. Nor
| gan. Edwin Hoyt H. O. Root James Harper Royal
Phelps, Samuel u. Babcock, VIM. W. DcForcst H. IT. Gu
liam Henry A. IIurlburt, Wilson O. Hunt, Walden Pel
| The meeting then adjourned.
WILLIAM A. BOOTH, Chairman
| ssEoS BALDWIN, Secretary.
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The hall Up Again.
| THE BEST ICE OF THE sEAsoS--rHE SKATERS AP-
| probation OF IT-sNow, HAIL AND RAIS--ruE
/ CLEANERS AT WORK.
The the Central Park has been this season.
in so good condition IT yesterday morning Tho