The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-01-26


Dor to do service. and alss those in charge
of batteries on Morris Island are not the in
experienced gunners they were supposed,
which was plainly visible from the shots
which few lively about the vessel. The
general feeling among the troops and crew
on board is in favor Of being landed al Fort
Sumpter, and the men are anxious to return
with proper means of offense and defense.
CHARLESTON, Jan. IL.
Private dispatch to the Courier says that
the Federal troops have abandoned all the
forts of Pensacola harbor except Fort Pick
ems, where they are concentrated, and that
800 men have left Mobile to surprise Fort
Pickens.
NORFOLK. Jan. II.
Before daylight this morning a steamer
went to the Federal magazine wharf, loaded
with powder aud left. Her destination is
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ST. LOUIS, Jan. II.
An immense Union mass meeting was
held here this afternoon. The crowd was
the largest ever assembled together in this
city. The meeting was addressed ly sew
eral of our Oldest citizens.
AUGUSTA, Ga, Jan. II.
The following passed the Alabama State
Convention to-day
An ordinance to dissolve the Union be-
tween the State Of Alabama and other States
under the compact and style OF the United
States of America.
The ordinance gives the election of Lin
coin and the hostility of the North as reasons
for secession /; declares the independence of
Alabama, and her resumption of the powers
delegated to the Federal Government; and
invites the slave States to meet in Conven-
ton at Montgomery on the 4th day OF Feb
ruary, to form new Confederacy, based
"upon the principles of the Government of
the United States"
The preamble. ordinance ana resolutions,
were adopted by ayes. 81, NAYS, 80.
After the adoption of the Ordinance. the
hall was opened to visitors.
The secession flag. presented by the la
dies, is now waving over the Capitol, amid
the ringing Of bells. the firing of cannon,
and the cheering of the people. Tie most
intense enthusiasm prevails.
RALE1eH. N. c., Jan. IL.
Both Houses of the Legislature were en-.
gagged yesterday and to-day on the State
Convention question which has become com
plicated by mixing State Constitutional re-
form with Federal matters.
Amendments for an open and for 8 re-
stricted convention were offered. but no vote
was taken on any. It is the special order
for Monday.
North Carolina is conservative. and would
respond to the proposition for an equitable
adjustment of the difficulties, but will have
her rights at all hazards. This is the pub
lie sentiment here.
WASHINGTON, Jan. II.
A private letter from Florida, dated Jan.
7'h. says a number of delegates from West
Florida express themselves to the effect, that
if the State should secede without proper
general understanding. they will secede from
the other part of the STATE, and all west of
the Apalachicoia river will annex themselves
to Alabama.
The arsenal at Catahooches has been seiz
ed by order of the Governor, under the pre-
text that the United States officer was about
to remove the arms.
At sprivats dinner party. yesterday, high
words passed between Senator Toombs and
Gen. Scott. According to relations of the
affair in Congressional circles, the converse
ton turned on the sending of troops to
Charleston, when Mr.. Toombs expressed
the hope that the people there would sink
the Star of the West. The General, with
much earneslness. asked whether it was
possible that he, as American. desired
such an event. Mr.. Toombs replied affirm
atively, and that those who sent the vessel
there should be sunk with her. Gen. Scott
thereupon said be was responsible for what
he said, and Mr.. Toombs remarked: You
have known me for e5 years. and are aware
that am responsible" The matter here
ended, but the subject, it is said, is now in
the hands of seconds.
Lieut.. Talbot has arrived. from Maj. An
derson, with dispatches TO the Government.
Senator's Hunters speech, to-day, pro-
duced profound sensation.
WASHINGTON. Jan. IL.
Lieut.. Talbot reports that the condition
of Fort Sumpter is not so favorable as was
believed by the Government Twenty seven
guns are mounted Oh the first tier, eight on
the third tier, and they are mounting others
i The second tier of emnrasures is blocked
up. The Fort. he thinks, can hold out for
NO months with the present supplies. there
being plenty of fuel and good water. The
statements of abundant supplies were prob
ably made by the officers, to quiet the appre
tension of their friends.
The New York Times correspondent, re-
ferring to the difficulty between Gen. Scott
and Senator Toombs. says during the con.
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marks, and soon the lie was given, when
Gen. Scott rose to resent it. but Senator
Gwin interfered and parted them. Rumors
cay that hostile notes have passed between
than.
1t is the purpose of Mr.. Buchanan to veto
/ the Pacific Railroad bill if it is sent to him.
His objection is not the measure itself, but
what he calls creating great debt in the
/ present condition of the country.
| JAcKsoE, Mas, Jan. II.
Mr.. Burt, commissioner from Soath Car
DINA. is now speaking. while the Lone Star
asg is suspended in the ball,
i The Convention was occupied this morn
| ing in the discussion of unimportant mat
ssrs. The Conve ation will probably ad-
journ to Vickeburg on account of the Leg
islature wanting the Capitol.
i Mr.. Bnrt's speech was warmly applauded.
| The Ordinance of Secession provides
that all the laws, regulations and contracts,
| relative to the mail service, shall be contin-
ued in fall force.
The government has ordered the military