The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-29
SEIZURE OF FORTS & ARSENALSl
PREPARATIONS FOR COERCION!
Sr. LOUIS, Jan. 9th.


secession was agreed upon yesterday in
Convention. Excitement intense.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 10th, l0A.M
The steamship Star of the West, in at
tempting to enter Charleston harbor, yes
terday morning, was fired upon by the
garrison on Moore's Island aud by Fort
Moultrie. The steamer put about and went
to sea. Ten shots were fired. 1t is not
known that any on board were injured, but
it is believed not.
Fort Sumpter did not respond. At elev-
en- o'clock Major Anderson sent flag of
truce, by Lieutenant Hall, to the Govern
or. A private interview took place The
object Of the interview is not known, but
not supposed to refer to the Star of the
West The interview lasted two hours.
Hall returned to the wharf in carriage
with the Governors aid The people were
greatly excited but no demonstrations we're
made against Hall, though there was great
curiosity to know what he had came for.
A Norfolk dispatch of the 9th, states that
the sloop of war Brooklyn, had just put to
sea. She passed the Capes at ? p. NJ.
a Washington dispatch of the 9th, states
that the object of the departure of the
Brooklyn is supposed to be to bring back
troops and Star of the West to Norfolk, in
case entrances is resisted by South Carolina
authorities.
The Mississippi ordinance of secession
passed on the 9th by a vote of 81 to Is.
Efforts to postpone were voted down. The
fifteen will sign the ordinance to-day, max
ing it unanimous. Intense excitement
cannon fred, and fireworks displayed.
In the Alabama Convention, on the 9th,
a committee of seven secessionists and six
co-operatiOnists was appointed to draft
secession ordinance. They will report
to-day. On test vote the secession ord-
nance will probably pass by a small MAORI
ty. Five volunteer companies, requested
by the Governor of Florida, have left for
Pensacola.
The President, on the 9th sent a special
message TO Congress. stating that we are
in the midst of great revolution; that he
had no alternative but to collect the reve-
nue. and protect the public property as far
as practicable under existing laws; that the
power devolved on Congress to remove
grievances which may lead TO war; recon-
mends the Missouri Compromise line as an
adjustment of difficulties; says the forts and
arsenals have been seized by aggressive
acts; that Congress should endeavor to set
tie the difficulties; Major Anderson had
faithfully but imperfectly performed his du-
ty. His reasons for not sending troops to
Charleston, was belief that it would give
o pretext, if not provication, for aggres-
sion.
The message was discussed in the House,
and a motion to refer to a special commit
tee to inquire into the whole subject, with
power 10 send for persons and papers, pass
ed by a vote OF 103 to G2.
In the Senate there was an exciting dis
cussion. King compared the South Caro-
lima Commissioners to Arnold and Burr.
Davis denounced the President bitterly.
ST. Louis, Jan. 18th.
The Albany Journal announces officially,
Stewards acceptance Of the position Of Sec
retary of State, which was rendered last De-
cember.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. ! lth.
On the 9th, Major Anderson sent note
to Gov. Perkins, demanding an explanation
in regard to the firing into the Star of the
West. Perkins gave his reasons for the
proceeding, when Anderson agreed to refer
the whole matter to Washington, aud Lieut.