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RESIGNATION OF NAVAL OFFICERS

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SALUTE FOR MAJOR ANDERSON AND GOV. HICKS
NoRRlsrowN, Pa, Jan. 6.-Two salutes were fire
here this morning-the first was thirty-three 70
Major Anderson, of Fort Sumter, and the SCI
ond of fifteen guns for Gov. Hicks, of Maryland, i
acknowledgment Of his devotion to the Union an
| the Constitution
| SALUTEs IN MASSACHUSETTS.
BosroN, Jan. To commemorate the ba attI
OF New Orleans aad in honor of Major Anderson
Gov. Andrews has ordered salute of 100 guns o.
boston Common tomorrow, and national salutes il
fifteen other cities and towns in Massachusetts,.
STEAMER JOSEPH WHITNEY CHARTERED TO CoNvE,
TROOPS TO FORT ToRTUGAs.
BosToN, Jan. 9.-1he steamer joseph Whitne,
has been chartered to convey troops aud munitIon
of war from Boston to Fort Tortugas, near Ke,
West. She sails on Thursday
FORTRESS MONROE.
NORFOLK, Jan. Sit is reported that active
measures tor the defence of Fortress Monroe are il
progress.
NOTHING FROM CHARLESTON.
Up to the closing hour (miduight) not n WORD
OF intelligence had been received from Charleston
whether this is owing to any restriction having
Deen placed on the telegraph by the authorities OF
South Carolina or not, can only be coniectured-
Reporter
OHIO LEGISLATURE.
CLEVELAND, Jan. THE Legislature met at Co.
lumbus to day. Gov. Dennison's message is n lono
document, and is occupied mainly with State af,
ialrs. lie recommends more effective organiza
ton OF the militia, the present organized militia
numbering only about 200 men, while the unor-
ganzed force is estimated at 2S5, 600 men. No
special prominence is given to this subject. The
Governor argues at some length in defence of his
course in refusing the acquisitions of the Governors
OF Kentucky and Tennessee for persons accused of
aiding to the escape of fugitive slaves lie discuss
es the secession question, denying the right of any
n q rAIa Al M
remains loyal to the Union and the Constitution
lie suggests the repeal of the obnoxious features of
the fugitive slave law and the repeal of any per-
sonal liberty bills subversive of tn fugitive law
would thus be secured; at the same time the South
ern States should repeal their laws in contraven-
ton of the constitutional right of citizens of free
States, who cannot be satisfied with less who will
insist upon their constitutional rights in every
State and territory of this confederacy. These
they cheerfully accord to citizens of Southern
States. Determined to do wrong, thew will not
contentedy submit to any wrong, and are unawed
by their threats. They demand the employment of
all the constitutional powers of the Federal Gov
ernment to main tain and preserve the Union-re-
iects the whole theory of State secession as pal
pable violation of the Constitution and cannot
consent to the exercise OF any power unless under
its sanction. The integrity of this Union-its
oneness and individuality must be preserved
ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE.
CHICAGO Jan. THE Legislature met at Sprinp-
neld to-day. The House adjourned without effect
ing an organization. Gov. Woods message will
probably be delivered Tomorrow. In it he recon-
mends complete reconstruction Of the present mil
itary plan, BY dividing the State into three dvs-
ions of battalion, regimental and brigade forma.
ton; that the most liberal legislative encourage
ment be given to the formation of volunteer compa-
MES throughout the State. He recommends that
the banks of the State be required to secure their
circulation exclusively by the United States and
Illinois stocks.
In regard to the difficult es at present existing
South ne says: IT grievances to any portion of our
Confederation have arisen within the Union let
them be redressed within the Union If uuconsti-
tutiona laws trenching upon the guaranteed rights
OF any OF our sister States have found place upon
our statute books, let them be removed If preiu-
dlce ana alienation toward any of our fellow. coun-
trVmen has fastened upon our minds, let it be dis
missed and forgotten. Let US be Just to ourselves
and each other, allowing neither threats to drive
US from what we deem to be our duty nor pride of
opinion prevent us from CORRECTING wherein we
have erred. He recommends that if Illinois has
passed any laws tending to obstruct the operation
OF Federal authority, or conflicting with the Con-
stitutional rights of others, they at once be re-
peaed.
Speaking, not merely for himself, but rejecting
what he assumes to be the voice of the whole people
OF Illinois, irrespective of party, reached him
from all quarters, he adopts the sentiments of Pres
ident Jackson-"The Federal Union it must be
preserved"-to which sentiment he trusts the
Legislature will give emphatic expression at an
early day.
The finances of the State are represented to be in
very prosperous condition.
The first business, after the organization of both
Houses, will probably be the election of an United
States Senator.
MAYOR WENTWORTH ON THE CRISIS.
CHICAGO, Jan. Mayor Wentworth has issued
proclamation recommending that business be sus-
pended on the Sth of January, and that the people
congregate at such places NAV seem best, to
adopt necessary measures to declare their attach
ment to the Federal Union. He recommends that
the military companies take such steps as thew
deem due to the memory of jackson and the gal
lantry of Anderson.
At sunrise thirty.three guns will be fired for the
Union, at noon titty-six in honor of Major Ander-
son, and at sunset seventy eight for Andrew Jack
son. During this salute the bells will be toed not
as in consequence of the absence of his patriotism
and courage in the General Government.
A movement is also on foot for sword for Major
Anderson.
SUPPLIES FOR MAJOR ANDERSON.
In our second edition, in consequence of infOrma-
tion given to us, we denied the truth of the rumor
that the Star Of the West had sailed with proyi
sions and troops for the supply of Fort Sumter.
we are now enabi to confirm, on the best au-
thority, the original report, and to explain the ori
gin and character of the movement
For the past two or three days, several merchants
N this city, at the suggestion of Lieut.. Bartlett of
this city, have been making arrangements for send
ing to Major Anderson the supplies of which twas
pretty generally understood that he was in need.
We learn that any amount of money was readily
offered, and the promoters of it designed to give
the command of the expedition to Lieut.. Bartlett,
who accepted it willingly.
On Friday night all the arrangements were COM
pleted, except the chartering of a vessel and this
was to be done quietly on Saturday.
The proposed commander of the expedition had
procured all the needful supplies consisting mainly
of preserved meats, desiccated vegetables and coal
of which latter it was feared the gallant Major was
much in want
On Saturday, however, the parties discovered
that their patriotic purpose had been anticipated by
the Government, and that General Scott had sent
orders here for 250 from the forts, and all ne.
cessary provisions should be forthwith despatched
10 Charleston.
Not willing to trust the matter to the telegraph,
Gen Scott despatched Colonel Thomas to this city
IN person, who, during Saturday, chartered the |
Star of the West and despatched her to the relief
Of Major Anderson.
The Star of the West will probably reach Charles |
,on tomorrow afternoon, and before sundown the |
gallant Anderson will be cheered by the presence |
If all the additional men he will require and will
De placed beyond all danger of suffering from lack
II provision or fuel. His supplies will now be |
abundant.
Great praise is due to the Government for car
ylng out this determination and to General Scott |
Ind COL Thomas for the prompts and skiful man
Ter in which the movement was executed OF |
course, the provisions will be thrown into Fort |
sumter at whatever hazard.
sn0utO also De awarded TO Lieut.,
BARTLETT for originating a similar movement, and |
o the merchants for the lberality and promptitude
With which they seconded his patriotic proposals.
Al fears about NJ ajor Anderson, trust, may now
,e forever dismissed.-N Y Commercial Adver-
iser, Monday erening.
The New York Herald, of yesterday, gives the
oowing additional particulars
The difficult position of Major Anderson in Fort
sumter had, it is rumored, attracted the attention
If the merchants of New York. Everybody seemed
o approve of the action of this officer, and while
ome of his admirers were laundering forth saIvos
# artillery in his honor through various parts of
he country, the more practical men were seeking
o send him prompt and effectual relief. For sew
raj days past number of wealthy merchants of
his city had been making arrangements to send
lin supplies and reinforcements This was not
With the intention of exciting the people of South
carolina, but for the purpose of placing the gallant
1aJor and his little garrison in position to main
ain themselves against any sudden and formidable
attack. Money, it is said, was freely forthcoming
rom all sides, and the number of men to be sent as
veil as the other necessary preliminaries, were
ully settled on Friday night.
We also learn that an order has been received in
his city from the War Department, directing all
he available troops on this station to be mustered
md critically inspected at Governors Island on
Thursday next That no man may be absent at roll
,al, the utmost strictness is exercised in making
'ut the daily liberty lists, and no soldier isallowed
o leave the island except by special permission.
All the remaining troops in garrison are held in
eadness for immediate departure.
As we said before, there is much mystery
connected with the movements on the island. No
hing is allowed to transpire that can by any pos
ibility be concealed. To an enquiry made of an
1cer by one OF our reporters, he received the re-
'iy, IN the classic language of Congress, that the
Whole thing was ga lie"
The steamship Columbia, from Charleston, ar.