New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-12
Quarrel between Gen. Scott and Mr. TOOm5s
THE FIRING ON THE STAR OF THE
WEST

WEST.
Special Dispatch to The N Y. Tribune
WASHINGTON, Saturday, Jan. l2-12: d5 a. m.
Many and important Influences, representing
different parties, have been exerted tonight to
prevent any further demonstration at Charleston,
and the President will probably let things re-
main in stair qao
The Star of the West is expected t, put into
Norfolk.
Lieut.. Talbot, the messenger Of Maj. Ander-
son, reached here this afternoon, when the Cab-
net was in session, aud delivered his dispatches.
The opinion is entertained that Major Anderson
would have been fully justified in opening his batter
ics against Fort Moultrie or the city, if reachable
in protecting the reenlorcements in the S.ar Of
the West, which were just as much part of his
command as if they had been in Fort Sumter
No decision has yet been made known, but there
is strong inclination to send these troops on the
Brooklyn, and force an entrance at any hazard
This purpose is only undetermined by the fact
that Major Anderson expresses no particular de-
sire for reenf)rcements.
GEN. SCOTr AND MIR. TOOMBs.
WAsHiNGroy, Friday, Jan. II, 1861.
At a private dinner party yesterday high words
raised between Senator Toombs and Liout.-Gen.
Scott According 10 relations in Congressional circles,
tho oonyersa,ion turned on the sending Of troops to
Charleston, when Mr. Toombs expressed the hope
that the people there would sink The STIR Of the West
Tie General, with much eauestuess, asked whether
II was possible that be- q, an American, desired such
an event.
Mr.. Toombs replied aftrmatiyey, and that those
who sent the vessel there could be sunk with her.
Gen Scott tLeeuTon said he was responsible for what
be- had sad and M. Toombs remarked, You have
known mo for twenty-five year., and aware that
Z" T. too am responsible" The matter here ended
but the subject saij in be bands Of friends.
II probable tina, the Mississippi delegation will for
ually retire from Conress tomorrow.
Lieut.. Talbot bus arrived from Major Anderson, with
dispatches TO the Government.
private letter from Florida. dated Jan. Z, SAYS a
number Of delegates from Wet Florida, express
ihcmFelv,s 10 the effect that II the state should Sc.
Cede without proper general understanding, they VIII
ode from tho other pant OF The state, and all west OF
tie Apaaclicoa River viii annex themselves 70 Ala
Lara TIE arSennl AT CatnhOOcho has been seized by
order Of the Governor, under the prelext that United
ktatee officer was about 10 remove arms
special Dispatch to Tho n. Y. Commerrd Advertise.
ID -
I learn TINT earnest effort viii be made in the
IN tied States Senate 10 order The investigation through
he Judiciary Comm iee into the charge now generally
made Of urutouGblo pOt 10 r-ihbsli '0u ltln con-
fotrncy, with it, seat Oh government or thr ivy OF
Warrington.
Mr. Cririenden's propositions seem somewhat 10
hang Ere aud he II loud in complaints that Senators,
az both branches Of that body consume time with
speech O. nitead 81 acting upon his resolutions.
1 undersiaud that there IL military orgtnizatlon
here, numbering already about 500, who call them
selves Irrational Volunteers, and who are siid now
oleuly 10 tha the purpose Of thoir organization IL
stand by and defend the South in their revolutionary
movements.
| also learn that there Is sottled discrimination
among certain members u Congress and senators TO
take some Congressional action which shall prevent
further national occupation Of the Federal forte and to
ceoknae tie Adm nisrition in It's prcsont desire to
afsef the national authority and enforce aw and order
There is some hope however, that South Carolina Il
beginning TO discovcr that secession is not good aud
leasant thing it, leaders represented It 10 be, for
IL il known that Mr. ITescoit the late d5unon Assist
ant Secretary Of State. has come Oh here from Wash
iugon with pacific oyerures and propositions from the
Governor Of the Palmetto nation.
The feeling among all men Is that leas than ever
can "A commissioner from South Caroline b. listened to
by the President. and that the ampe-t apology must
te made for her Otrages upon the ag Of the United
States before Iacc can Be even thought OF,
lbose being insults thai Americans viii bear from no
one.
There are most earnest and strenuous Efforts male 10
keep secret a very angry interview which is stld to
have taken place between Senator Toonts aud Lieut.
Gen. Scott
Such an interview did take place, whether accidental
or Otherwise cannot say, but Gen. Scott used some
plain but not undigiGcd language when speaking to
Tie Senator.
I'VE may add to our correspondents dispatch that
there is very prevalent report in this city that MIR.
Sc ward has carte blanche from the President elect to
propose any settlement Of the difficulty which may
ieen TO him to be just and fair and likely TO be sue
cersful.-EdS. Com. ddr.