, 1861-02-15
NG1soe11anoons Item.

From the Portland Daily Times, Feb. 9
A friend placed in our hands an F,,,.
of The Sentinel Of Feb. 2, from which
clip the following later and important nsws
by Pony Express
Sr. Louis, January II
The Committee of Thirty.three stand,
adjourned, subject to the cali Of the CSa;"
man, when he will report, and the question
will be tested whether the Republicans Srs
unwilling to compromise
1t is reported that the Vice Pte,fd.,,
abandons all hopes unless Crittendenis reSo.
lutions shall pass.
1t is also reported that the President !.
determined to purge the Executive Depar,,
ments OF every one who breaches secession
Military movements are still progressing
at Washington for the protection Of tbs
Capitol. Three companies Of flying artL
lery arrived Jan. sth, and two companies Of
marines immediately after.
A meeting was held in New York, Jan
9th, to organize a military force to be in
readiness for the call Of the Government to
sustain the laws. A large number Of names
were enrolled
Capt. Randolph Of the Navy has resign
ed.
A company of marines, with ffty mus.
kets, took possession of Fort McHenry.
Jan. 9th. Active measures were in 'pro.
gress for the defence of Ft. Monroe.
A steamer from Staten Island was seized
at Chesapeake Bay.
ST. Louis, January 18th.
Senator Hunter made speech declaring
that it was too late to save the present
Union, and said it was necessary for patri.
OTIS to reconstruct a new and more enduring
one out Of the fragments of this. his
speech produced a deep sensation.
The Alabama Secession Ordinance pass
ed yesterday by a vote of 81 to &c. It in
vites the Slave States to meet in Conven-
tion at Montgomery on the 4th Of Feb,
for the purpose Of consulting as to the most
efectual mode of insuring peace.
The Florida Convention passed a Secss-
sion Ordinance on the 10th, by vote Of
60 to I.
Littlejohn's resolution was amended in
the New York Senate, declaring that trea-
son, as defined in the Constitution, really
exists in one or more States The resolu-
ton passed by vote Of 20 to l, and was
Immediately telegraphed to the President.
The arsenal at Catahouchee was seized
by order Of the Government of Florida, on
the pretext Of the officer in command re-
moving arms.
1t is said that the Federal troops haze
abandoned all the forts on Pensacola har-
Dor except Fort Pickens where three hun
dred men are stationed.
Baton Rouge was surrendered to six hun
dred Louisiana troops, after parley be-
tween Major Hawkins and the Governor.
Lieut. Talbot had arrived at Washing
ton, with dispatches from Major Anderson,
and reported the condition Of Fort Sump-
ter less favorable than was thought by the
Government.
1t is reported that the Administration is
determined to send abundant supplies at all
risks
At Norfolk yesterday, a steamer took
powder from the Federal Magazine and put
to sea. Her destination was held secret.
The President has ordered the Govern
ment patronage from the Constitution"
consequent upon an assault on him for haV'
ing ordered reinforcements to Charleston.
Letter writers report difficulty between
Gen. Scott and Senator Toombs. Alta
dinner party on the 10th, Toombs express
ed the hope that the people of Charleston
would sink the "Star Of the West" Scott
asked if it was possible that as an Ameri-
can he desired such an event! Toombs re-
piled in the affirmative, and added, those
who sent her should be sunk with her. A
challenge has passed between them.
The New York Times correspondent
says the President will veto the Pacific
Railroad Bill if passed, not from objection
to the measure, but because Of the great
debt created, and the present condition Of
the country.
ST. Louis, January 14-10RN
The "Star of the West" arrived safely
back to New York. No person was In
jured.
A Charleston dispatch says that the
sloop-of-war Brooklyn" had arrived of the
harbor; that disaffection existed among the
troops at Fort Sumpter; and that its eTac'
uation is contemplated.
Col. Hayne, on behalf of South Carell,
] 7 II - ~
started for Washington.
John A. Dix is confirmed as Secretary
of the Treasury.
1t is rumored that Gen. W. o. Butler
of Kentucky, is Secretary of War.
The Ohio Legislature passed resolutions
rendering the aid Of the State to tbs Gen.
eral Government to support the laws, II
needed.
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