St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-07
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From Washington.

The Grand Jury of Washington
have made three prescntmcnts against
cx-Secretary Floyd first, for mal-ad-
ministration in Office second for
completely in the abstraction of bonds
and third for conspiracy against the
government. 1t was expected that the
indictments would be ready for the ac-
ton Of the Grand Jury in a day or
two.
Col. Haynes mission to Washington
pas to demand the evacuation of Fort
Sumpter but on account of advice
given him by Southern Congressman,
he did not make the demand. Gov.
Pickens now directs Col. Hayne to
make final demand Of the Fort and
IT the demand is not complied with
within reasonable time, or is refused,
Fort Sumpter must be taken.
The Dragon Corps at West Point
which was ordered few days ago
to repair to the National Capital, is
on its way by TIC time. They take
six pieces Of cannon, of which four
arc formidable pieces, and two arc
howitzcrs, and scvcnty-eight splendid
horses.
1t mas been asccrtaincd that the
brig Dolphin, and the corvette Ger
mantown, now at Norforlk, could be
fitted out for commission in three
weeks. Orders are expected to get
them ready for sea.
The Chicago and Milwaukee Boards
Of Trade visited the President, Mr..
Seward, and others. The President
said in the interview, if Mr.. Lincoln
shall enjoy his accession to the Presi-
dcncy as much as shall wish him, he
will be a happy man. Mr.. Seward
said, heretofore the cry Of Union has
been raised when there was no dan
ger. l tell you my friends, the ques-
ton of slavery will not now be taken
into account. We are to save the
Union, then save all the rest worth
saving.
The Southern Justices of the Su.
preme Court are consulting as to re-
signation.
1t is doubted whether the District
Attorney draws any indictment Oh
the presentation made by the Grand
Jury, of Ex-Secretary Floyd.
Russell, it is believed, will get clear
on special act of Congress passed
two years ago, cxcmpting witnesses
from criminal trial who appear before
Congressional Committees.
The District Attorney admits the
of the plea.
The Virginia secession circular will
be signed by eight members of the
House. and Mason and Hunter Of the
Senate. As soon as the document
reaches Washington, Miller, Clemens,
Harris. Smith, and Botclcr, will issue
= counter address.
Secretary Dix has issued orders to
Captains Of Revenue Cutters, to de-
END them, and to blow them up SOON
,r than to surrender them to tho rob
lis, if attacked.
Troops are now pouring into Wash.
ngton in so great numbers that it is
difficult to find quarters for them.
Col. Hayne, the Agent, of South
Carolina, remains in Washington in
The capacity Of spy on the Govern
nent, and telcgraphs its movements
10 the traitors.
Mr.. Reynolds, of n. Y, from the
Committee Oh the Presidents Mes
sage, will report bill not only giving
he Executive power, but making it
upon him to call ont the
militia for the purpose of
supprcssing instruction.
Acting Postmaster General King
has received complaints from North
crn gentlemen, that their letters from
the South have been violated. One
writes that sixty letters addressed
to him by lady in Mobile, not on
political subjects. have evidently been
opened by unauthorized parties. The
Department has promptly instituted