The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-21
THE REVOLUTION.
PACIFIC FEELING In WASHINGTON.
Minority Report of the Committee
Of Thirty-three.
RumOred Collision Between the Florida
and United States Troops.
PROBABLE SEIZURE OF FORT PlcKENS.
The Convention Of Southern
Seeding States.
Appointment of Delegates
from Alabama.
C0nciliatOry Propositions of the
Virginia Legislature.
Mr. Lincoln Urged by Republicans to
Visit Washington Immediately.
ARRIVAL OF TROOPS AT WASHINGTON,
&C., &C., &C.
Appointment of Delegates
from Alabama.
COnciliatOry Propositions of the
Virginia Legislature.
Mr. Lincoln Urged by Republicans to
Visit Washington Immediately.
ARRIVAL OF TROOPS AT WASHINGTON,
&C., Sc, sc.
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.

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WASHINGTON, jan 20, 1861
Reports from Florida to night refer TO fighting be-
the federal and State troopsprobably at Fort
Pickens.
The exact nature Of the letter of Colonel Hayne to the
President, which transmitted yesterday, has not
transpred; but have stated heretofore, it is exceed
ingly temperate, Colonel Haynes views having been
greatly modified his arrival and intercourse with
Senators and representatives. Of not only the seeding
States but many of the Senators Of the border States
The that the sanction Of Senator'S Hunter and
Mason is sure indication that its tone is pacif
catory.
Had Colonel Hayne carried out his Instructions, which
the unconditional surrender OF Fort SUMTER there
IS telling what would have been the consequences
But wiser counsels prevailed. South Carolina in
formed leading Southern Senators that other States had
interests involved this matter that If they persisted
in this demand she could be sustained by single
southern State they would inaugurate civil which
her sister States could and would not participate
sanction. her duty first TO invoke all the app
ances Of peace peaceful negotiation and when these
had failed and all hopes of satisfactory adjustment
exhausted then resort to might be iustfable.
This policy am informed, has been adopted. 1t will
have good effect at least there viii be cessation Of
hosites; and in the meantime some plan OF adjustment
may be adopted which will restore peace to the country
another line of policy thereby precpitate collision,
one thing is certain he will have the sympathy or
cooperation oi any the border States and few, any,
sf the cotton states.
am informed, the highest authority, that Governor
Pickens has yielded to the suggestions Of his friends
here and has accordingly addressed Colonel Hayne 70
change his policy Therefore, for the present. We ore 10
have no Of hostile character on either
side There be a complete cessation of hostilities
d Colonel Iayne will remain here and confer With his
government keeping them posted respecting the condi
tion affairs and TO the probable chances OF peace
BILE settlement Of the differences between the two sec
tions.
There s no doubt that instructions have been sent 10
tho commander Of the Gulf or Home squadron for
speedy return of Of the vessels that station,
their there being required since tho success
Of the liberal party in Mexico
The government is determined TO place itself in pro
per position that, in the event Of future troubles,
growing Of the begerent attitude assumed by Louh
Carolina and other Southern States it protect its
perty vindicate it's honor Should attack be made
upon Fort sumter, the government viii be IN position,
with sufficient naval force at hand, TO render such
ass the shape of renforcements and supplies
the emergencies may require. The government, how
ever hopes that such emergency will arise.
A volunteer company Of planters, residing in Prince
6eorgescounty Nd of the largest and richest slave
holding counties in that Sate few days since rendered
their services Gov Pickens agreeing 10 pay their
expenses and contribute hundred thousand dollars
for the purpose Of sustaining South Carolina in her posi-
tior
The following letter, just received in reply to this
tender by the officer WHO made II, shows tho condition
Of the South Carolina army
HEApQuARrrRs CuARrEsroS, Jan. IT, 1851.
SR-Yours of the 1lth inst has been received, and
authorized 70 express 70 you our acknowedgments OF
your courtesy AM patriotism Just now unfortunately,
the South Carolina army, i all its departments, is SO
fun and completely organized that no further aid s
ranks decmated, shall remember your offer,
and unhestatngy apply 70 you for assistance in the
hour Of trial. Most truly and respectfully,
PAUL III. HAYNE, ABIDE Camp.
senator Hunter has determined retire from the chair
nanehip Of the Committee Finance He will
his withdrawal in a few days. His friends have urged
hm take this step. Ho looks upon tho melancholy
and disastrous condition Of the country in different
light from Southern men, and will not remain at the
head Of a committee to vote money to party who
doing everything in their power, he concoves to de-
st.oy this, our happy and prosperous country.
Il IL understood that the President viii strike the name
OF Captain Armstrong from tho list Of the navy
that ofcers official report Is received Traitors In tho
civ service Of the are bang spotted every
day and the whole Of tho conspirators will receive
no ouar,er The President determined that every
who feeds at the public crib shall at least be faithful
advocate Of the Union.
The local authorities Of this city, well as many load
Ing citizens begin 10 mistrust the Hdety Of some Of
boee hich officials who claim 10 be Union secessioniss
or in other words 10 be for against the Union, &C
cordng 10 the chances Of ultimate success Argus eyes
are everywhere penetrating the motives of all officials
II seems thaton Washington birthday the nag Of our
country is 20 be displayed from every public edihce in
se city, and from private residences whose owners
can afford the expense. In word, Union and anti
Union men are beginning TO take Sides and many predict
that before many months hese differences Of opinion wiz
be expressed the language Of musketry and cannon
s, perhaps, well that this last resort OF divided
popular opinion, well OF hostile kings, should solve
the question In dispute The whole country will
then know what its destnes 10 be- Interests OF all
Kinds learn TO adapt themselves 10 state Of
thngs Nothing fatal to all interests proracted
uncertainty
The talk OF the city IN political circles s the Virginia
,ln o. adjustment, proposed yesterday by tho nearly
unanimous aoton Of her legislature IL exces profound
,e,, All many heretofore unbelievers and croaxcrs
,o ,,sdict settlement Of the existing dicultcs be.
,er In sections Virginia declares soernuiy shrcugh
mat setteueat Of the differences must DO
-. r,sae o. separaticp " inevitable.