Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-01-11
TBLEGRAPELC NEWS.

ShAKLE6 ION; Jan. L.
We learn from gentlemen who arrived
here this morning from Savannah that the
forts are in she possession Of the Georgian
State troops. They are occupied by 100
men, and an arnorer with 80 men is en-
gagged in cleaning the guns to render them
seryiceabfe. The State of Georgia has al
so taken possession Of the Z. S. Revenue
cutter in that station.
SAVANNAH, Jan. 4.
Fort Pulaski was yesterday taken pos
session of by the volunteers by order Of
Gov. Brown.
It is reported that the revenue cutter
Dobbin has been taken possession of, but
Gov Brown has issued orders for her re-
turn to the Government.
1t is generally believed that the seces-
sion ticket has carried the State.
NOZZLE, Jan. 4.
The United States Arsenal was taken at
daylight this morning, by the Mobile
troops, without resistance. The arsenal
contains 6 stands of arms, 1900 barrels of
powder, 800, 600 rounds of musket car
tridges, and other munitions of war.
It is rumored that Fort Morgan (also
at MOBILIZE was taken last night.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Jan. 5.
Judge MCGEE, of Madison, was elected
permanent President. The morning ses-
sion was commenced in effecting an organ.
ization.
During the afternoon resolutions were
offered declaring the right of Florida to
secede, declaring the cause of its exercise,
and the duty of the State to prepare for it.
Discussion ensued as to the policy of
their immediate passage, The resolutions
were finally made a special order for Mon
day.
Adjourned.
From the sentiment of prominent mem
bers, it is unquestionabe that the Legis-
lature will not act with mature delibera-
ton. There is no excitement here, but
all are looking calmly towards coming
events.
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 therefor The
steamer Star of the West was chartered at
the order of Gen. Scott She took full
provisions for Major Anderson and $50
men under Lieut.. Bartlett She will be
at Charleston tomorrow afternoon.
a special Washington dispatch to the
Post says apprebensions Of an attack on
the Capitol are lessening.
A military company of several hundred
declare their willingness to
escort Lincoln to the White House.
The Mississippi delegation yesterday
urged Secretary Thompson to withdraw
from the Cabinet when his State secedes
He will probably yield though inclined to
hold on till 18th of March.
Congressman are telegraphing to their
state conventions to let the ordinance of
secession take effect the 4th of March
The object is to block the Government af-
fairs, especially the army bill.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.
The Committee of Thirty-Three to-day
had under consideration Henry Winter Da-
Wis amendment to the Fugitive Slave
Law
Mr. Washburn, of Wisconsin, offered an
amendment guaranteeing trial by jury in
the State where the fugitive was seized ;
which was defeated.
Mr. Davis amendment was then adop-
ed, guaranteeing trial by jury in the
States whence fugitives escape.
The Senate in Executive session, refer
red the nomination of Mr.. Mcintyre, Col !
ector of customs at Charleston, to the
Committee on Commerce.
WASHINGTON, Jan g.
Rumors of an attack upon the Star of
she West in the neighborhood of Charles
ton, and of the cannonading of that city
BY Major Anderson, are rife, everywhere |
creating intense excitement, though no.
body can give any authority for the report.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.
The Committee Oh the part of the Bor-
Ter States, Mr.. Crittenden Chairman, held
4 second meeting last night, and at II
o'clock adopted the following resolutions:
Recommending the repeal Of the Person.
Al Liberty Bills That the Fugitive Slave !