Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-23
Washington News.

Washington News.
WASHINGTON, January l6.-Hon. I. ".
Hayne had personal interview With the
President last night. Mr.. Buchanan listened
attcntive!y to his proposition, aud required
him 10 put it formally in writing. Mr.. Hayne
i, aow preparing it, but is in no hurry to sub
mis- it, as be considers delay important.
The Republicans are pressing ooerclVe ac-
ion in Congress- ;,
ucv,,. is said to demand the withdrawal
of .ae Federal troops from Fort Samter.
understand tnat Jefferson Davis has ad
dressed letter TO Gov. Plckens, be>eeching
th, restoration of amicable relations with Ma
ior Anderson, whom be has long known. He
r,ac;,es for Major Anderson As being as hon.
orabla a. ne i, brave, and for his not abusing
t,e afi.i.ncs reposed in him. He thinks
that free access to the market should he al
lowed. and that kind relations being restored,
all would be well.
1t is currently reported this eYsning, in
we'll Informed circles, that the President has
exp. -ssed willingness to recognize dc
fa:tO Government embracing several States.
Several southern Senators called on Colonel
U,yne o.day. and urged modification ut
pJrtAat that will, Ii possible, preserve peace.
am told by southern men that it is quite
possible that the propositions, as committed
to writing will differ from those presented
verbally Oh yesterday.
Seventeen thousand nine hundred pounds
Of powder were placed on board the frigste
Constitution, 1T Annapolis, u few days since.
II IS believed that this step was taken to pre-
ventits being seized by Marylsnd.
WAsulSoroS, January l7.-The President
decided, yesterday afternoon, and the Cabi-
net confirmed bis decision to-day, that the
present status ot the fort, shall be maintained.
The President has yerelupturily declined to
receive Colonel Haybe, OF recognize him in
any official capacity. Aud while asserting
taat 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.
Il is understood that this is the exact pur-
port of the instructions given Lieutenant ral
bat tor Msjor Anderson.
Leutenaur Talbot lett this morning for
Charleston. Colonel Hsyne and Mr.. Gour-
Gln will leave shortly.
Nothing new has transpirsd this evening
in relation to Col. Haynes mission. His
rootu> are constantly crowded with di>tin-
guished perple, anxiously inquiring for infot.
ma&lo2, ont your Coulnissio or IL exceeding
~ CAUTIOUS.
There IL considerable excitement ainnDg
the Black Republicans at ruInur which is
ri:e here, that the President has resumed rhe
Pc ce policy, in opposition to the whole Cab
l.
Tonight.
a dispatch has been received by the Ala.
hama delegation, from the Governor OF that
State, directing them to remain here for the
present.
iT.sHtNcroS, Jan. lS.-It is understood
tAar t:,,.. !. B. Greenwood will accept the
o3-liolo 2i ~" Interior Department at the
G~.clr s,.stSi:o-s IT s5'ae Southern men,
W. au:.l. -..r4::,.g .r,:a t2 se z!,le to check
,.!g ,-cc,pitaacs Z. f;rt ;;Iaalaan's
Administration ,:r.sy.a, s5d ~ =, ,tc;t.e "a.
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.lui, ;,cT:c:ses VA. a'-y.se. ..nra beer. = :.
-Hd":sigrd u. i-e Soc:.l &i.si .as' ao s 10
resfo2s!i''e !vr lie e.,isGrs s.2.a ~ ;D:l-5
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cu!rrd = be isitca.iy" Ses-lga aG u. S"n
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Hayne a;s aai.,gncd s4a3i4g y Ii, corn
municatiol to t;.2 :':s,s:t2; il:li! NurSav.
There was anotAer r-:rD1s /: ..st f.yecr.
tive session Of the Senate to-...y. :.a:a aat
the President were severely handle,.. 'rae
Abolitionists, however, carried the day. ,.y..
was confirmed by vote of SO to l3.
Dispatches received here to-day from Char
lesion, state positively that the market is oper
to Major Anderson anl his MEN, ard that
ever courtesy has been extended to item BY
TIC State au:horties This announcement
for lime, took the wind completely ou. oI
the Abolition sails. President Buchanan ex-
presses himself as highly gratife I'd at this re-
turn Of friendly relations ,.tween Charleston
and Fort Sumter. Great confidence is ex-
pressed by Southern nen in the judguen,
and discretion Of usior Anderson. The fresh
meat and vegetables of Charleston are whole
some, and It is understood that the Ma jor i'm
proves the appetites Of his command by two
hours daily exercise with hand grenades, the
fuse, OF which are adjusted at proper distances
g sui: the tide.