Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-01-04
WASHINGTON News,
EXTRACTS FROM VARIOUS CORRESPONDENTS.

land are for secession.
Judge Holman's (of Indiana) propositions
contemplating the effective enforcement of the /
laws, and the exercise of all the powers of gov
ernmrnt to protect the common property of the
nation and the collection of the revenue by the
use of the navy and otherwise, will probably
be acted on by the House at IFS next session, |
and will undoubtedly receive the support of
decisive majority. Only two three North
ern members will probably oppose it.
The disynionsts feel awfalIy bad. The ap-
pointment of Postmaster Holt as Secretary of
war Gd interiH considered a victory of the
Union party, and receives the hearty sanction
Of Gen. Scott.
The revenue cutter Harriet Lane has sailed
with scaled orders = destination probably
Charleston
The statne of Andrew Jackson before the
Presidents House was curiously ornamented
on Sunday morning. The old hero held in his
hand the American flag, whilst the blue cokade
was suspended on the horse where he don't eat.
The seceders feel quite indignant, and it is
stated that the Commissioners will ask fer an
explanation.
The political atmosphere is myre healthy to-
night. Confidence that this Union will last
has returned since the resignation of Floyd.
The House was next the scene of a large a
mount of fllibustering. Various resolutions
upon the topics now agitating the country
were introduced when the Southern members
resortcd to all sorts of expcdienfs to slave off
action upon those dstasteful to them, by calls
of the House motions to adjourn, &c.
Mr.. Pryors resolution against coercion was
laid on the table by very decisive vate, on
which Southern men assisted.
Resolutions of inquiry into the management
of forts, arsenals, &c, were particularly dis
tasteful to Southern men, and after wearying,
proitless day, the House adjourned.
The Senate galleries were densely crowded
to hear Benjamin, who has the reputation of
being one cf the finest orators in the Senate.
At the close of his remarks, when he proclaim
4 ed against coercion, there was tremendous
outburst of mingled applause, yells, Kisses and
other noises which would have dis3usted the
pit of a circus. With great propriety the
galleries were cleared.
1t is said Mr.. Buchanan is heartily disgust
cd with the course of Southern men, and will
now give them the cold shoulder. As he has
been noted for his fckleness, the Southern
gentlemen who hnve so long managed him may
now expect their tnrn to come. hear it ru-
mored this evening thrt he even proposes to
send fleet to blockade all the Southern
ports.
| hear that Pugh Of Alabama designs, as
soon as possible, 10 make violnt speech in the
House, and viii be seconded by Pryor, Ed
monson AMI others.
Information from the North is to the effect
that the Northern masses are firm, and do not
wish their r prcscmatives to concedc any Re
publican principles.
The Charleston papers are furious about
Aud.rsonS chongc of position, and charge bad
faith upon the L. ). Government in pcrmitii lg
il. They say lilvy h,I high auihorto for be
lieving the siatu ql1 wou.,l BE- maintained un-
Ii! their Commissioners hal rectived j 4 d;iinite
reply. ---.4 ~. .J.
sents 10 remove the g:rrisoa iii he should d.
81 of Fort Sumter, his impeachment will bt
sci on foo;.
The Government is ont Of money, neither
congressman, or legislative attaches being able
10 obtain collar. =
The President has sent to the Senate the
nomination of PennsyIvanian as Collector
of the Port Of Charleston lie will be sent
down on a ship of war. and probably discharge
his duties on board the vessel This move
mcnt. has greatly cxasperaLel the secession
ISIS.
The Southern men say they want an imne
diate issue, and the Northern men say they are
prepared to meet it. Members Of the Penn
sylvania delegation state positively that their
State will vote large amount of money and
oc hundred thousand men to sastain the Un.or
as soon us the Legislature ndcts, whict,, be-
lievc, is this week
Tie committee on dedication mt today
but have resolved to keep their proceedings
strictly private. 1t is understood that they
did little business of consequence
wave just learned that Holt viii certainly
be acting Secretary of War pro tempore.-
Scott was offered the position, but all the
members of the Cabinet protested.
In the midst Of the exciting rumOrs flying
about all the time, it is difficult TO arrive cx
actIy nj the truth. 1t is doubtful, at this mo
ment, whether Secretary Thomas will resigr
his position in the Cabinet, but we'll informed
parties say that Thompson, after full consult
; alton with his friends, has resolved to hold OF
] uutl the 4th of March.
+ South Carolina is carrying matters with &
high hand. Batteries are being erected tc
prevent reinforcemcnts reaching Fort Sum
ter. and as the troops of the Safe have pos
session of Sullivans Island aud the shores OF
each side they may be all to prevent ingrcsss
from the sea. If civil war does not talk,
= place, it will not be the fault Of South Caro-
lima.
The transfer Of the revenue cutter to South
Carolina authorities, is denounced here as
mere act of piracy. Capt. Coste, in commanC
of the cutter, first resigned his position to thc
United States Government, then discharged
the crew; and afterwards swore them into til,
: service of South Carolina and took possession
of the cutter in the name of the State. Thi
was smart. but hardly creditabe proceed
ing. -.-ie...
Many dispatches were received from
Charleston yesterday and to-day, to know
whether the Ortsident intended TO withdraw
Major Anderson. In case he was not remov
ed, it was intimated that hnstilities would a
once commence.
The Cabinet meeting yesterday was in re
Sard 10 the PropFlety OF reinforcing AhGeF
son, it being settled that he would not b'
Withdrawn. 1t is. not likely that reinforce
ments will be sent at present.
1t is not true that the South Carolina Com
missioners have received an official conmuui
cation from the President The report of 1
defaIcnton of 100000 in the Treasury De
partmeut is equally untrue.
One scheme OF Southern men is to prevent
the counting of votes for president in Febru
airy, by leaving the Senate without quorum
Desperate Experiments may be anticipated.
SINGULAR FArALITY.--The Cleveland
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