Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-22

at the mouth of the harbor, which has been
obstructed by sunken vessels, and the Gov
ernor has received the offer of ten thousand
volunteers out of the State.
Movements are on foot in Pennsylvania,
Massachusetts and Vermont to put the militia
on a war footing, in aid of the Federal Gov
ernment.
Dispatches were forwarded, January ID,
by the Republican members of Congress to
Harrisburg. asking their friends in the Leg
islature to postpone for the present appro-
priations for military purposes
There is nothing important from Charles
ton. Major Anderson informs the Govern
ment that no reinforcements are needed at
Fort Sumter.
The Administration More Firm.
Washington dispatches indicate n change
of policy on the part of the Administration
towards South Carolina-to be conclliatorv
but firm in the execution of the laws.
The sloop-of-war Brooklyn and another
vessel have been ordered to Norfolk, in readi-
ness for immediate action.
Collector for Charleston.
In the Senate January ID the President
sent in the nomination of VIM. C. McIntvre,
of Pennsylvania, for Collector in the neigh
DOrnOOu OF charleston narOor.
Republicans wished to go into executive
session, Int the Democrats, except Latham,
Bigler and Powell, carried an adjournment.
Speech from Senator Baker.
The proceedings of Congress, January I'd.
were unimportant
Baker, in the Senate, made an eloquent
Republican speech.
Later from Europe.
The Australian with dates from Queens
town to Dec. 23d, has arrived.
Breadstutfs have advanced with an active
demand
Political news is unimportant.
One Day Later.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. L.
The promises of peace are not confirmed.
1t is feared that the report was stock-iob-
bing operation.
| Forts Pulaski and jackson have been oc.
cupied by State troops of Georgia by order
of the Governor, and it is said on purpose to
prevent spontaneous uprising of the peo-
pie.
The revenue cutter was seized, but return.
| ed.
1t is believed the secessonists have carried
Georgia.
There are rumors at Charleston that An
dersons communication has been cut off
that Fort Sumter was besieged, and Fort
Moultrie prepared and ready to open fire on
Sumter. Doubtful" says the report.
The rumors are renewed that there is a
combination to take forcible possession OF
Washington. General Scott has made prep
arations for the emergency, by order of tn,
President
The Florida Convention met yesterday
with feeling decidedly secession.
The order for the removal of the cannon
from Pittsburg has been rescnded.
The Governor of South Carolina has an
pointed his Cabinet.
The Delaware Legislature rejected the Sc.
ceasion overtures of Mississippi.
Governor Banks, of Massachusetts. in hi,
vaiedictory, denounces secession, and adyo-
Gates a repeal of the Personal Liberty Laws
Governor Jackson's inaugural, in Missouri
| advocates convention and co-operation O
Southern States.
Senator Baker concluded his speech Janu.
ary Sd.
Senator Douglas spoke and said the issu,
was compromise or war. He preferred com
promise. The troops at Leavenworth hav,
been ordered 10y General Scott to be in readi
ness to proceed to Fort McIIenry, in Balti
more, at q moments notice
Cameron of Pennsylvania. has been an
pointed Secretary of Treasury by Lincoln
ST. LOUIS, Jan 4th-l0P p. M.-The United
States Arsenal, at Mobile, was taken thi
morning by Alabama State troops. withou
resistance. 1t is rumored that Fort Morgan
was taken last night.