Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-02-02
WashinRton. Jan. q.

cused rom further service on the Finance
committee. 1t was evident that the ma
jority of the committe would be changed
and he thought it but just to the Senate
and to himself to be excused. The re-
quest was granted.
Mr.. Latham was also excused from serv
ing on the Territorial committee.
Petitions in favor Of. the Crittsnden
compromise were again offered.
The Senators from Florida and Ala
bama presented the announcement of the
secession Of their States
Mr. Clay charged the Republicans with
being the authors of all the troubles which
caused the secession; and the Republican
platform declaration Of war against the
lives and institutions of the South.
Mr.. Davis stated that the separation of
Mississippi terminated bis functions here.
In parting, he said, he felt no hostility
against any Senator; he hoped hat roIa-
tons between them might be peaceful. If
he had ever offended, he would now offer
an apology and repsration for all such
offences. As the Senators from Florida
and Mississippi left, all the Democratic
Senators crowded round them, shaking
them warmly by the hands. Messrs. Hale
and Cameron were the only Republicans
who did so.
Maj Anderson is not in need of any
rein!orcemeuts. Ne further attempt at
present will De made to reinforce him.
Memphis, Jan q.
A battery of l6 thirty.two Founders is
being erected here, and a mandatory of
cannon shells is to be established.
Frankfort, Ky, .Jaa %.
The House yesterday passed by a vote
of s. against 6, the resolutions offered by
Mr.. Ewing, Of Logan, declaring that in
view Of menand money rendered 10y sew.
eral of the Northern States to the General
Government, the people of Kentucky
uniting with their brethren Of the South,
will resist such invasion of the sol, of toe
South at all hazards aud to the last ex,
treHity.
Baton Rouge, Jan. q.
The members of the convention are
crowding the town-the secession senti.
ment prevails. Various reports are circu
lasing respecting the coming of troops
from the north.
Augusta. JAN "a.
Gov. Brown. at the head of 100 Safe
troops, this morning demanded the surren
der of the United States Arsenal. His
demand was complied with. The troops
in charge saluled the United States flag
before hauling it down. Tbs United States
troops are to be sent to New York
New York, Jan. 10.
Besides other parties the grand jury Of
the L. S. Circui, Court have summoned
Friedrich Hudson, of the Herait, Mr.. En-
glish, Of the Tribune. and Mr.. Hills, of the
Evening Post, and tx Mayor Tieman to
answer imterroga'ories touching certain
alleged movements III this city.
Washington, Jan. "A.
Ex.PrcSident TYLER had a long, satistac
tory and friendly interview with the Presi-
dent 20 day. The latter expressed his
belief that there will be no collision be
tween the Federal and State forces during
the remainder OF his Administration, and
that he should certainly make every effort
to prevent it, aud to preserve peace. Mr.
Tyler will probably remain here till the
4th OF February, { ~ meet the commission
ers from States, other than Virginia.
A Washington dispath Of the 2oth says
.ha' Guy 's no" more 'ree from excitement
'han II mas zee" AZ any time since the
Ioh''''e"eei'e"' OF me present Congress-
- W '''''''", VI "'t u1'"'ui''@s a,''''o'"s
exist bat to p limited extent. bug means
TO provide against possible Disturbances
are still continued.
A c.tnpanv Of sanders AMI miners. &c,
ing as infantry. arrived there On the 20.h
from Wet ro.At.
{, yor;s IA, >,
y special dispatch from Washington,
date! Jan. i9th, says, Col, lager ,'f the
Army, and COL Saubrick, Of the Navy.
have nad all interview with Col Hayne.
IN winch they advised him to consult far