New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-14

| On T.. ". Dut Inc ItpOIb 10 Lob oho 10
turn, and make another attempt TO reach Fort
/ Sumter tonight. If 80, she will DO in great
danger of getting aground, as the most ex.
| perienced nayigators find il difficult to pass the
bar now at night.
ARRIVAL OF THE STAR OF THE WEST.
| Freu Our Special Correspondent
CHARLESTON, Jan. $40 q. m.
At 8 o'clock this morning the city was thrown
! into ibe greatest excitement by the news OF the
arrival of the Star Of the West, with the inten-
ton, il il supposed of blocksding the port 1t
is said that she ia out Of rapge Of the iors, but the
most contradictory rumors are put in circulation
70 alarm the t,mid and excite the beligerent.
Since the renewal OF Maj. Anderson from Fort
Mouitrie to Fort Sumter, the arrival Of the Star
Of the West has been the most salient incident
in the progress Of events here; and yet it does
not meet tho ardent wishes Of the patriots, who
are impntently swuiliDg collision with some
enemy, they care little whom.
The force Of the Star Of the West ia not above
2CO or 800, and this proof that the Federal au.
,hortiea have NO intention Of measuring arms
with the Caropisns, but have sent that steamer
only for the security and protection of the inter
ests Uf the port, ls source OF great mortiiica-
ton to the patriots" who see that they ara
treated not a. enemies, but like naughty
children.
Meantime, every hour brings new rumors and
urB Developments. Tho city il now coinpara
tyrly qusi; but in the course Of the day. after
The more general diffusion Of this pew food for
excitement, there will probably be more agi-
talon.
Mr.. Anderson il eth at Fort Sumter and
there are people here who are disposed to be-
Heye that she has brought ner husband dispatcbes
from Washington, ordering him TO eyacuate the
Fort, and 60 deprive the Cbnrlestonisns Of the
qualification which their patriotic aTdor now
Gnds IN having some hostile object ~ pieee de
resisi0ncf, and also OF the opportunity, which
they arc only waiting for the termination Of their
maritime preparations 10 improve, of opening the
VAR By an attack on the Fort. Eforts sill
probably he made to prevent the Star OF the
West IRON communicating with Anderson and
Supplying him with provisions, VI which, il il
said, b. is in pressing need.
TIE funeral Of n yossg Charleston cavalier was
held at Circular Csunk this morning. He was
shot on Monday night, by mistake Of sentinel oi
Castle PiDckney. He name was Robert Little
Holmes; he was n private in the Carolioa Light
Infantry. This poor fellow il the fret victim
upon n scene of war, and Tie superstitious soy
that il il bad omen--that this sad incident ia
only one link OF the cham Of misunderstanding in
which this excitement originated. / have 10
clorr 10 catch the morning mail.
THE FIRST SHOT AND TIE FARLEY.
,r,tn Orr bpocisl Correspondent.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 9--5 p. m.
The city has been thrown into the widest
element to-day. II is generally reported that
tie Star Of the Wost vas fired into by the
patriots at Morris Island and Fort Moultrie,
and that .be was compelled to withdraw outside
the bar--some say with considerable damage.
can find no authentic report, however, that Lc
came within range Of the battery at Morris
Island, not 10 speak of Fort Moultrio, which ia
,orne distance nearer the city. The probability
seems to be that she withdrew 10 avoid the
shedding Of blood
But the determination of the patriots to lei no
vessel wearing the Stars aud Stripes come into
tie haIbor, became apparent by this firing from
the battoD; and toward noon Lieut.. Hall came
up to tie city from Maj. Anderson with las
OF truce. Ills arrival here at the headquarters
Of the Goyernor-the Charleston Hotel-wrought
the Charlestonian nerves up to the highest pitch.
The rumor is that Maj. Anderson sent word to
the Governor that if South Carollnians would
-. ;,to bo ha xunuI. i..f
none outs but the message j, not officially known.
The interview between Lieut.. Hall end Gov.
Pickens was prolonged for several hours, and
the probability is that general course Of action
hns been discussed, which will soon determine
whether collision can be avoided. The troops
are in bluze of military ardor, and it is feared
that The Government will find great difficulties
III restraining it, while 1t has no hope at present
Of gratifying it. II is felt that to attack the
sixty men in Fort Sumter with the overwhelming
force ut command, would cover tho new empire
with dsgace, and yet 10 keep this force IN In
glorious naction is rapidly rendering tho Govern
nept unpopular. Gov. PickenS and his Cabinet are,
therefore, placed between tho alternatives Of dis
giaoe sbrta aud contumely at home L situation
which puts their ability 70 the soyerest test.
So iaT they and tho better classes OF tho pop.
ulation have succecded well in the prevention Of
Bloodshed. Considering The proceedings Of terror
ists in other countries, IL must be admitted
thst those If South Carolina have been,
thus Gar, Of humane and comfortable dvpo-
siion. With al tho thOushtiossness and recA.
!essueee which characterize tbs extyopc Houtaera