The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-01-25
INTERESTING WASHINGTON NEWS

WASHINGTON, Jan. II.
The President to-day sent to the Senate
the nomination of Mr.. Holt for Secretary
of War, and from accounts, the discussion
in Executive session was Of an exciting
character. An effort was made by its
opponents to refer it to the committeea;on
military affairs, but this was strenuously
and successfully resisted by the motion Of
reference, being defeated by a1vote of "a
against H.. The objection to Mr.. Holt by
his opponents is, that in their opinion, NE is
q coercionist, and this some OF, them openly
avow. His confirmation is now considered
certain. The matter is specially assigned
to be the order of tomorrow. ," 70
The Alabama Senators to-day were
notified by telegraph from the President Of
the convention not to leave their seats until
they are further informed. The trouble is
in the refusal Of the delegation from northern
Alabama to sign the ordinance, unless the
time for secession is postponed till the 4th of
March. o lasfl,.s ma Ian oW
Hon. VIM. A. Aiken, of South Carolina,
has been forced to contribute $4,000 to the
revolutionary government under threat of
con6scating bis property in case Of refu-
sal. 81 II; " .o3 .s.gI.l 5000 oyil a,s,.s.
Every foreign government represented
here is distinctly opposed to secession, and
will make their views public when the occa>
sion requires. 40. 9. EsafoIp -li'
Word has been forwarded to Gen. Scott
| Pn1k hat %run II
men are fully organized and ready to come
on from that city at special notice, to assist
in defence OF the District and Federal Cap
itol. The commander himself commends
the proposition Of the company to General
Scott. .-ra1bDe aqo ~
The following is the substance of the or
ders transmitted to the commander of the
steamer Brooklyn, previous to her recent
trip: .sts s'i5..!r3 d1s d. I'll. tJ
0 "You are to proceed direct to Charleston
Harbor, but not to 60 over the bar nor
come to anchor, but lay under steam out
side and ascertain if the Stariof the West
has landed her troops, countermand her
orders and order her with the troops to
Hampton Roads, and also give any informa-
ton as the existing state of lafflirs there,
and then return Immediately to Hampton
Roads, 4 an-n.isoq 4 fe.,rs,
New YORK, Jan. Is.
The New York Commercials Washing,
iDgton despatch says the Senate committee
Of commerce by vote Of three southerners
against two northerners, has decided not to
report Mr.. McIntyre's nomination for col
lector Of Charleston to the Senate. ie pa
The Post dispatches says Lord Lyons,
Mr.. Seglinder, the Bremen charge and
other leaders of the diplomatic corps, have
requested Secretary Black to furnish official
information whether the government of the
United States would recognize the clearance
of vessels which may be issued by tllestate
authorities Eof South Carolina and also
whether foreign vessels. could properly pay
duties to South Carolina officers. Mr..
Blacks answer has not otranspired. 1t is
understood to have obeen 10 the negative.
In reply to the questions, he states however,
that foreign vessels entering seeding ports
and paying duties, ignorantly would have
more indulgence than others, but adds that
the government is reluctant to consider the
subject in the present unsettled condition of
the country. ,.T... -.t III