Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-01-04
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MAsnrrnrnS Dec 40

hAnhiNNlON, Dtc. oU
The ground assigned for Secretary Floyd's re-
signation was the refusal delay of the President
to consent to an order Withdrawing the troops from
Fort Sumptcr. In the Secretarys opinion this was
incumbent on'the Administration from the follow
ing circumstances:
| With mutual desire 70 avoid civil war and
bloodshed it had been agreed by the Administra-
ton that there should be no change in the condition
OF things in Charleston harbor and by South Caro-
lima that she wou3 make attack on the troops or
property Of the United States The movement of
Major Anderson was violation of this solemn
agreement, which could not be repaired except by
Withdrawing the troops, which measure was thus
demanded by the honor of the Government While
both branches of Congress are engaged in erdeavors
TO settle thesectiona controversy it was deemed the
duty Of the Government to maintain relations of
peace with the Southern States
Mr. Floyd, it is said by his friends, soon returns
to Virginia to follow ont his policy to restrain to
the extent Of his power any act which will lead to
bloodshed and exert himself ifdissolution becomes
inevitable to its reconstruction.
1t is not certain that Major Anderson and his
forces will remain at Fort Sumpter. They will be
remanded to Fort Moultrie provided that satisfac-
factory assurances cen be given that they will not
| be there attacked by the South Carolinians.
Mr.. Holt, the Postmaster General has sent orders
to the SubTreasury at Charleston to remit all the
balance $4,000 on the Postofiee account in its pos
session, Immediately to the credit of that Depart
ment If this order is not complied with at once,
he will demand Of the Federal Government to en-
force his orders. He is also determined as before
suggested to suppress mail matter toand from South
Carolina if the mails are interfered with in that
State.
The Cabinet broke up tonight after five hours
session, without coming to any conclusion relative
to the disposition of troops at Charleston. The i'm
preston prevailed that conflict was inevitable
Secretary Toucey and Mr.. Holt urged defence; the
0 hers further evacuation if necessary.
A dispatch received to-nightby a member of the
Cabinet says that troops are pouring into Charleston
from all directions.
! The opinion was expressed by prominent
member of the cabinet tonight that war has
begun.
| Georgia troops, at last accounts, were called in
to Join the South Carolina forces 4 dispatch from
Charleston says the proposed State loan Of $500 900
is already parcelled out amongst the wealthes men
of the State, mainly in Charleston and that each is
expected to furnish his share, under the penalty of
being considered disaffected.
Troy, Dec 81.
The Troy Daily Times this afternoon. contains
two letters from Gen. Wool, in favor of the Union
in favor Of sustaining Major Anderson in his posi-
ton at Fort Sumpter, and Immediately urging that
firm ground be adopted to put down rebellion.
He declares that if Fort Sumpter be surrendered
to the secessionists, in twenty days 900 men
will be in readiness to take vengeance on all
who would betray the Union into the hands of its
enemies.
New YoRK, Dec 81.
The Herald's Washington correspondent tele-
graphs az follows:
The Cabinet has Just adjourned after protracted
session of six hours The affairs at Charleston were
the subject under consideration. Secretary Floyd
stated to the President in writing that unless Mai
Anderson was withdrawn from Fort Sumpter he
would not remain in the Cabinet
The President determined after full deliberaton.
not to withdraw Maj. Anderson, and Mr.. Floyd's
resignation was therefore accepted. Among the
persons named as Mr.. Floyds successor is Benz. F.
Butler, of Mass, who has been in confidential con-
sultation with the President for several days.
HARRISBURG, PA, Dec. 81
There is strong antagonism TO the appointment Of
Senator Cameron TO a position in Mr.. Lincoln
Cabinet. Mr.. Lincoln teegraphed to Hon. Alex
Mcclure to come to Springfield and he left for that
city to-day. Mr.. Mcclure is opposed to Mr.. Gamer
on, and the former will meet the latter at Spring
field, when il is supposed that violent rupture will
eusue and the appointment of VIM. l.. Dayton in
the place of either Of them.
10 O'CLOCK p MA dispatch received by cti-
zen to-nght announces that Gen. Cameron has been
appointed Secretary Of the Treasury, ana that he
Is now IN Sprlnghed, ana Wl't accept the appoint
ment' Inc authority ior TINS Is deemed reliable.
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