Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-23
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WASHINGTON, January l6.-Hon. I. ".
Hayne had o personal interview with the
President last night. Mr.. Buchanan listened
attcntivey to hiS proposition, aud required
him lo pu1 it formally in writing. MIR. HaJne
j, now preparing it, but is in no hurry t. sub
mit it, as he considers delay important.
The Republicans are pressing ooercIVe ac-
ion in Congress-
lI.v,,. is said to demand the withdrawal
of .4e Federal troops from Fort Samter.
| understand tnat Jefferson DAVIS has 40
dressed letter TO Gov. PickenS, beseeching
the restoration of amicable relations with Ma
ior Anderson, whom be has long known. He
yu,,cncs for Major Anderson as being as hon.
cradle 81 ne i. brave, and for bis not abusing
the confileucs reposcd in him. He thinks
That free access to the market should be al
loved, and tha: kind rclsrious being restored,
all would be we'll.
1t is currently reported this evening, in
we'll Informed circles, that the President has
exp. ssed willingness to recognize dc
fuAo Government embracing several S,stes.
Several southern Senators called on Colonel
II .yne to-day, and urged 4 modification ot
his views and demands, everything being im.
pJrtaut that will, ii possible. preserve peace.
sm told by southern men that it is quite
possible tnst the propositions, SIS committed
to writing will differ irom those presented
verbally Oh yesterday.
Seventeen thousand nine hundred pounds
or powder were placed on board the frigste
Constitution, ut Annapolis, y few days since.
II ;s believed that this step vas taken to pre-
ventits being seized by Ma'y!snd.
WAsulsaroS, January 1.-THE President
decided, yesterday afternoon, and the Cabi-
net confirmed his decision to-day, that the
present status Of the forts shall be maintained.
The President has pere,upturily declined to
receive Colonel Haybe, or recognize him in
any official capacity. Aud while asserting
tant the Federal Government will not pursue
an aggressive policy, he declares that, under
np circumstances, will Fort Sumter be yiel
ded up to the authorities of South Carolina
Iii understood that this is the exact pur-
port of the instructions given Lieutenant ral-
bt Tor M.jor Anderson.
Lieutenant Talbot lett this morning for
Chacleston. Colonel Hsype and Mr.. Gour-
din will leave shortly.
Nothing new has trauspired this evening
in relation to Col. Haynes mission. His
ROOMS are constantly crowded with distin-
guished PEI pie, anxiously inqrring for info,.
nsio2, ont your Consnissu er il exceeding
" CAUTIOUS.
There IL considerable excitement among
the Black Republicans at rurnur which is
riSe here, tLat the President has resumed he
Pc ,ce policy, in opposition to the whole Cab
met. The Republicans are denouucing him
Tonight.
A dispatch has been received by the Ala.
hama delegation, from the Governor OF that
State, directing them to remain here for the
presest.
Tu.sH:scroS, JAM ls.-It is understood
t5a, i;,u a. B. Greenwood will accept the
o3rtini!o ci ~ Interior Department st the
t=~@.tt sal.c.is,:o"2 Of s9.ae Southern men,
W. Ok. ;.-,:,:g. .',!a i2 a,a zhle to check
;...y arctPjt;.;z,,,E -. riis ,;rtof ;ae l7an's
! !,n.l'sirsi.oi! srce!.2 >s.} y e stc;,.H :J-
2s-,a:s,=s.... Aui x ar.,,.e,.i ( .s,e7o.ss,.
:,1i, az arss t-t- - y.,g'. aye hean l. ).
-ncu-sta2d il. i..e Son-is. SID ,:ls' a2 = go
rsspS4-i:.ts :or ::.e e%:stiHs $50 %. .o:u.i
Sc > m2"i sro-ti',@j =. IL. scene :..at u,
cu!red :; ,5r i5sccJ.jY" Sg:~,o2 o. fa SER.
a;- Tes.ss5oy. tal .p:,! sid -. 10 Gay
i0uss j. - ss"g.t Hct1 -. cc.o-titi,; c!
8; yeS,es:ay
HaTile s;ss p25.,@aet sE!g.i--y =. his cngn.
nunicatiun to .;.2 s'::r,!,it2. :nii S;gi::ay.
There was anotser r-rpaa /. .se Gye-r,.
tive session Of the Senate to-: ;!al aod
the President were severely handi.,.. ,!.e
Abolitlonists, however, carried the day. ,.v..
was confirmed by vote Of SO to l3.
Dispatches received here to-day from Cher.
lesion, state positively that the market is open
to Major Anderson and his MEN, ard tha.
ever courtesy has been extended to t,,e.n BY
t%e State authorities. This announcement.
for u lime, took the wind completely ou. OF
the Abolition sails. President Buchanan ex-
presses Himself as highly grati6ed at this re-
turn of friendly relations ,etween Charleston
and Fort Sumter. Great confidence is ex-
pressed by Southern men in the judgment
and discretion of Nsjor Anderson. The fresh
meat and vegetables of Charleston are whole.
some, and it is understood that the Major i'm
proves the appetites Of his command by two
hours daily exercise with hand srenades, the
fuse, OF which are adjusted at proper distances
g sui: the tide.