The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-11
hi amounts to over six thousand dol

freight amounts to over six thousand dol
lars.
Mr. Crittenden's compromise seems to be
gaining friends, who entertain the opinion
that if it is fairly presented to the people it
will he accepted as basis for settlement.
The main difficulty is, that some parties are
at present indisposed to offer it to the people
without assurances from others that it will
be received in mutual spirit of accommoda-
ton by North and South.
WASHINGTON, Jan. s.
Mr. Thompson, secretary OF the interior,
resigned to-day, on the ground that troops
had been sent to Charleston by the steamer
Star of the West, when, as he alleges, there
was distinct understanding on the 3lst OF
December that none were to be ordered
South without the decision of the cabinet.
Rumors Of an attack upon the steamer
Star of the West anu tie cannonading of
Charleston are rife, creating all intense ex-
element Nobody can give any authority
for them.
1t is probable that there will be another
caucus of the republican members of Con-
gress, when the resolutions of the border
state committee will be discussed.
The report that orders have been issued by
the British Government to consuls at the
ports of seeding states 10 refuse certificates
of clearances to English vessels is denied
1t is said that MIR Bunch, the British consul
at Charleston, recogizes the de tacto govern
ment, by granting such certificates.
Agents of Southern states continue to ar
rive, for the purpose of purchasing arms
The government Tor the present refuse to
sell any to state or private parties. An agent
from Mississippi starts for the North to-mor.
row to procure arms, although it is said the
supply there is not abundant.
There were $50 artillerists on the steamer
Star Of the West, which sailed from New
York on Saturday to reinforce Major Ander.
son in Fort Sumter. Col Thomas, the aid.
de-camp of I.ieut-General Scott, came on
from Washington and personally superinten-
ded the embarkation of the troops The
merchants of New York had previously mad.
preparations to send relief to the gallant An
derson, and a large amount of money and
materials had been collected and steamer
chartered for the purpose, but the movement
was suspended when it was found that the
government was about to do its duty. South
Carolina has agents in New York and at 9TH
tr important points, who promptly notify the
governor of every movement of troops In
tended for reinforcing the military posts at
the South, and it is probable the South Car
oIinians were iorewarned of the approach of
the Star of the West.
Parson Brownlow says that South Carroll
ma is in the condition of the fellow who said
ut is nothing to get married, but it is hell t.
keep house. 1t is pretty much so. Com
shubrick, who arrived at Washington from
Charleston Oh Monday, says that the panic
which prevails there is unparalleled. Their.
is a great lack of food business is prostra,
ted the people are idle, and patrols are wall
dering up and down to preserve order. He
expresses the opinion that they cannot hold
out in their present condition long, unless
Georgia comes to their relief. Great disatfec-
zion exists among the German and Irish vol.
unteer troops, who AFT taken away from then
! business and homes to perform military duty
while the secession leaders are enjoying the
| luxury of treason comfortably, and without
any personal exposure. The New York Tri-
bunc states from good authority that Gov
pickers has written to an officer of high
rank IN the t.. $. army, native of South
Carolina, who is loyal to the stars and stripes
requesting him to come to Charleston anc
protect them from the mob. The officer ha.
declined say Ing that he can serve his countr,
elsewhere, and that he does not wish to hav.
any part in the proceedings now going for
ward in that state. \ private letter from
Charleston states that a body of twenty min
utemen from the country entered large pri
vatc house in that city ard demanded dinner
dinner was given them, and then they de-
riandrd ten dollars each, sa,iny that they had
not come to Charleston for nothing and
the money was furnished also.