The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-22
The News.


The excitement occasioned by the anticipated
attack of the Florida troops upon Fort Pickens,
at Penssc ola, has subsidized. 1t is now stated that
Major Chase, the commander Of the State forces,
has telcgraphed to Southern members Of Congress
that he Will not attack the fort, or obstruct the
passage of vessels going in and out of the port,
unless the fort opens fire upon him. All that the
secessionists desire now is that the status quo
shall be observed strictly during the brief inter
val that the present administration remains in
Office.
Last evening, in consequence OF information re.
ceived at the Brooklyn Navy Yard of the intention
of a mob frem New York to make an attack on
the North Carolina and the yard, one hundred
marines were placed under arms to give them a
, warm reception should they make the attack.
The police force was augmented, and posted
where they could act in case Of emergency, and
the Fifth brigade Of militia, under the command
of Brigadier General Crooker, assembled at the
Henry street armory and the arsenal to support
the marines, if necessary. No attack was made
however.
The proceedings OF Congress yesterday were
highly important. At the opening Of the session
of the Senate Mr.. Hunter, who has been Chairman
of the Committee of Finance for fifteen years, re.
ported the Indian Appropriation bill, and said that
as il was evident the party in the Senate would
soon be changed, he desired to be excused from
further service on said committee. The request
was granted. Mr.. Sldell offered resolutions
censuring the President for appointing Mr.. Holt
Secretary of War ad interim. The subject
was laid over. Messrs. Yulee and Mallory,
of Florida, then announced their withdrawal
nom the Senate, their State having Sc.
coded from the Union. They were followed
by Messrs. Clay and Fitzpatrick, Of Alabama,
and Mr.. Davis, of Mississippi. The valedictories
of these gentlemen were very pathetic, and drew
tears from Senators and spectators. When the
seeding Seniors had withdrawn from the Chamber,
the House bill admitting Kansas was taken up,
amended and passed by vote of thirty-six to
sixteen. There are doubts about the House con.
curing in the amendment. At any rate, it is not
likely that the bill will be reached in the House
for q couple of weeks. The Crittenden adjust
ment was then taken up, and in the course OF the
discussion upon it, Mr.. Cameron stated his will
lingness to vote for Mr.. Bigler's plan Of settle
ment.
In the House the reports Of the Committee Of
Thirty three we're taken up, and the chairman Of
the committee, Mr.. Corwin. and Mr.. Mlson, Of
Virginia, made speeches on the distracted condi-
ton Of the country. The remarks Of both gentle.
men were Of q pacifcatory character.
The Post Office at Pensacola was abolished yes.
terday the mail service discontinued, and the post
masters throughout the country directed by the
Post ONCE Department to send oil letters ad.
dressed TO Pensacola to the Dead Letter Office.
This course ia consequence Of the interrogation of
the mails by the Florida authorities.
Mr.. Douglas has prepared amendments to the
constitution. which he will propose as soon as op.
portunity offers. They may be found among our
telegraphic dispatches from Washington.
The proceedings Of the Albany Legislature yes.
terday were not Of special interest. In the House
the report Of the Committee on Federal Rcla.
tions was made the special order for TO.
day. The Military Committee reported 10 the
House tire bill for the immediate enrolment
Of the militia of the State. The report of
the Central Park Investigating Committee will
be made to the Senate to-day. Their report VIII
excuipete the Commissioners Of all the charges
made, and sustain their course generally. They
OF tide" report in favor OF changing the number
The Board or~ 10 six.
when O resolution was aovor mo, lac, avan,ro
Inspector to send to the Board La, ,,uo tho civ
residences and positions Of all the empoves ma
department; the amount OF salary paia each. Tho
names Of the persons on whose recommendation
each was appointed, and whether any Of the em
ployes hold positions under the municipal, STAT.
or federal governments; and also what sin,rure
places there are in his department that can be dis,
pensed with; also requesting the Comptroller 70
state what action he has taken in reference 10 the
settlement Of the West Washington market pro.
perry. Mr.. Stevenson offered series Of resolu.
tons eby reason ola current report that number
Of meu hold office under the city government and
receive salaries for doing nothing IN which the
bead Of each department i instructed 10 send 10