The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-11


great interest
alarm has arisen, which excited profound
sation in Washington. 1t is known that General Scott
has been engaged in quietly sending out Of the District
all the marines stationed here and supplying their places
with United states troops, who win OF be under
his special command Quarters these troops have
provided for they be distributed iu die-
rent portions of the capital. Many regard this
ment with dstrust, and look upon it part OF a dc
plan whereby the Old Hero under a show of preservin
the peace and protecting public property the lives
citizens is paving the way to military dictatorship
This idea, whether true false, is working evil in
midst, and stirring Southern feeling to its dIegs.
l. In the meantime the President, unarIned and power
ess has seemnly appealed 10 Congress- and dcvolved
that body the whole responsibility of saving country
by such prompt and measures as the fearf
crisis loudly demands Congress will now respond ia
proper spirit to the Executive and setting aside all 80
condary matters apply its energies the great and alb
sorbing emergency, all may yet be well.
Senator Wglal received despatch to-day from
Charleston, confirming that received by Jefferson Davs-
IL staos tha, whom the the hare orrn.-
shot fired her bows. This she did not
heed They then opened fire upon her. and three four
shots took effect She thereupon turned back and put
Lieut. Hall then despatched by Major Anderson
Gov Pickens to know whether the authorities OF
Charleston authorized the firing Major Anderson after.
wards stated the authorities that he would take no
iurther action until he had instructions from
Washington.
Senator Davis received dispatches from Mississippi,
informing him that the ordinance of had
passed. His colleague Governor Brown, for resign
ing once; but thcy win propably wait until Saturday
or Monday next
The sudden departure Of Mrs. Anderson from New
York CITY, days SINCE excited the interest OF her
many friends to learn her whereabouts, in consequence
he fact that her health delicate. She joined her
husbands brother in the city, and proceeded with him to
Charleston and visited her husband at Fort Sumter or
her under such circumstances surprised
and delighted the gallant commander He at the
time very much alarmed that Mrs. Anderson should
upon such hazardous journey, account Of her iii
health. She treated kindly by the authorities OF
Charleston and objection made to her visiting
her husband. She returned with her brother inaw.
The Virginia democratic Congressional delegation, with
the exception of Messrs Mlson, Bocock and Clements,
have signed memorial to the Legislature Of Virginia in
Of immediate call Of State Convention and for
immediate secession.
Senator Davis speech to-day is regarded all sidas
the abest effort of his life. 1t high toned mode
rate aud statesmanke lie congratulated when he
had finished by nearly every democratic
side nclud ing Douglas, Pugh and other Northern men,
Mr. Seward, it is said, will hold forth the olive branch
his announced speech the state Of the country 1t
is said that he has propositions which will satisfy the
conservative Southern element, and viii pour oil upon
the troubled waters. What they Of course not
known. Conjecture states that it is Mr. Crittendens
l border committee plan. Upon him rests the rcspon-
| sibity.
Tie republicans are to meet in caucus on Saturday
night when the proposition of the Committee 8: the
l der States will come up for consideration.
It is not true, stated in Of the newspapers,
that Mr. Sherman, of Ohio, assents to the compromise
agreed upon by the Committee Of the Border states
Mr.. Corwn has completed his report Of the Committee
Of Thirty three and has notified the committee meet
tomorrow when the report will be read discussed.
Fears expressed that viii bo conservative for
many republicans, and there is doubt that a minority
| report will be presented.
The Senate Territorial Committee have Sena-
tor Green report bill organizing the Territory OF pkes
Peak. senator Green has submitted the bill
Seward for the purpose Of getting his approval There
are two this bill which have not hereto
been Incorporated in Territorial bills is guaran-
teeng the rights Of private property the other prohibit
ing the Territorial Legislature from interfering with
legsating against private property These amendments
supposed to be obje etionabo to the republicans and
| hence the bill has been submitted 10 Mr.. Seward.
/ WASHINGTON, Jan 10, 1861.
The select committee Of the House has been
named by the Speaker, follows:-Howard, Of kchi-
gan, republican; Hickman OF Pennsylvania republican;
Dawes Of Massachusetts, republican, John Cochrane of
of New York, democrat Branch Of North carona demo.
crat.
l The House TO day engaged upon District railroad
| matters but accomplished nothing
The Senate crowded TO hear Mr.. Davis Missis-
spp, who made earnest appeal against the right Of
coercion in the event Of secession by sacs
and appealed TO the North TO abandon the idea, in.
forming them f they did that there was nothing
upon Southern plantations for their invading armies 10
live upon TO plage but that, the contrary the
south march upon the North would invited by
immense cities filled with riches plenty. He an
nounced that Il the North insisted upon coercng the
south the latter would accept the ISSUE invoke tho
1 aid of the tod Of battles.
| The fnt,1igcacG tomorrow win expose the plot OF
certain southern members Congress states are
going aud threatening 20 of the Union whose in
| tention il is to remain here long as possible,
| and prevent the passage Of the Naval, Army
and other Appropriation bills, and IN every
way their riower block the wheels government
The United states Agricultural Society transacted ts
business without mentioning the peculiar nstitu-
ton Algsons the determination of farmers pre-
the Union, what the politicians might do,
Enthusiastically appauced. The Secretary evinced
strong desire 70 give exhibitions in different
tions, which shown had been productive Of
| good.
Postmaster Dix, 81 New York, invited here by tho
President FOR the purpose OF accepting OF the
cances In his Cabinet, probably the Interior Depart
met but yet has been arrived a. II viii
| be decided tomorrow.
| The following is the Cabinet as IL now stands-
Secretary of state. Mr. Black. of Pennsylvania.
| Secretary of the Treasury Mr. Thomas OF Mary and
| Secretary OF the Navy Mr. Touccy of Corr. .tcut.
| Secretary Of War ........ Mr.. Holt OF kentucky.
| secretary Of the Interior Vacant.
Postmaster General ..... Vacant
Attorney General Mr.. stanton Of DIST Columbia.
The latest rumors and specuaons i've the following
| as the Cabinet Of the President elect
secretary OF state ..... william H. Seward, OF NJ Y
secretary Of the Treasury. Salmon Z. Chase OF Ohio
Secretary OF War. ....... John G. fremont, Of -al
secretary OF the Navy. David wilmot Of Penn.
secretary Of the Interior Caleb u. smith, of Indiana
Postmaster General .... Gideon Welcs Of Connecticut
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