The weekly Butte record., 1861-01-19
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The Rebellion.


,.overnl .ent It seems to be the policy Of
ahose in authority to permit the rebels to 60
as far as possible before the 4th Of March.
Fort Moutre was evacuated on the night
of the Goth, the guns spiked, and the gun-car
riages set on fire. The rebel force of militia
Immediately took possession of Fort Moultrie
and Castle Pinkney, the Federal troops under
Major Anderson, retreating to Fort Sumpter,
much stronger position.
The rebel Convention of South Carolina
have passed an ordinance appointing the pres
ent Federal as State officers. The Federal
revenue laws are made State laws. All reve-
nues hereafter to be collected deducting ex-
penses, are to be paid into the State Treasury
for the use OF the State, subject to the order of
the Convention of the General Assembly, and
the officers are requested to retain Federal
property subject to the disposal Of the State
which will account to the United States.
All this has been accomplished while Bu-
chanan has been beseeching them not to COM
NIT any overt act during his Administration,
thus ruthlessly violating TIE gentle old beg
gar's confidence, and evincing no respect for
him whatever. 1t is possible that they have
a greater contempt for him than any other
party.
Captain Foster, who was left in command of
Fort Moultrie, said that Major Anderson acted
on his own responsibility in evacuating Fort
Moultre and proceeding to Fort Sumpter.-
General Scott says that Major Anderson acted
without consulting him, but whether in accord
auce with Instructions from the President he
could not say. Gen. Scott considered that,
under the circumstances Anderson did perfect
ly right, as he can now maintain his position,
which could not have been done in Fort
Moultrie
A later arrival of the Pony brings des-
patch to the Associated Press under date of
st. Louis, December 80, which states that
Fort Moultric and Castle Pinckney were in
possession of the South Carolina State troops,
and under instructions from the Governor to
hold peaceable possession for the protection of
Government property. The two Forts were
held by about twelve United States troops,
who, probably surrendered without resisting.
No collision was anticipated. On the 28th,
Capt. Humphrey was still holding the arsenal
There are still conflicting reports of the pro-
ceedngs of the South Carolina Commissioners.
One is that the Commissioners demanded the
immediate withdrawal of the U. S. troops, or
they would return TO South Carolina and pre-
pare for the worst.
Another is, that they asked the President if
Andersons movement was by his orders to
which it is said the President responded mega
lively, stating that Anderson acted by his own
authority. They even requested the President
to order Anderson back to Fort Moultrie, on
which request no action was taken by the
Cabinet at its adjournment.
1t was stated that Post Master General
Holt urged defense of the forts and other
members urged further evacuation if necessary.
The act of Major Anderson is generally
commended by the Union men at Washington,
and all over the country, for this, among other
reasons, that Fort Moultrie was comparatively
weak and might be taken by mob Fort
Sumpter is mpregnable and could be reduced
only by siege, thus avoiding an immediate
conflict
On the night of the 29th, troops were pour
iu3 iulO OHdi lCSbOu II uill uhSNtiOuo.
The Georgia troops had been called to join
the South Carolina forces
Post Master General Holt had sent orders
to the Post Master at Charleston TO remit the
balance due from this office, and if not complied
with, the demand of the Federal Government
will be enforced. He will also order the stop
page of the mails if intericred with
Major Anderson has discharged his carren-
ters, because they refused to bear arms against
South Carolina.
The citizens of Wilmington Delaware, fred
a salute of l35 guns, in honor of Anderson and
his gallant band.
The Harriet Lane was getting ready for
sea with sealed orders.
Secretary Floyd has resigned. The resigna-
tion was accepted
Senator Baker had visited Springfield Hi
nois. and had q warm reception by his old
friends and constituents.
The Wilmot Proviso man is at Springfield,
hunting an office.
A meeting at Memphis, Tennessee, on the
9th December, passed resolution opposing
separate secession, and fovoring convention
of all the Southern States.
A convention of mechanics aud working
men was held at Louisville. on the 9th, when
strong Union resolutions were adopted in favor
of the National Working Mems Convention,
and discountenancing ultra politicians.
Several army officers of South Carolina have
resigned and designations of postmasters: Of
that State, are daily recorded.
The Committee of Thirty-three have reject
ed Rusts proposition, by strict party vote.
The despatch in regard to Major Andersons
movements, at Fort Moultrie, created great
excitement in Congress
Three hundred men have been sent from the
Charleston Navy yard to the ship Macedonian,
at Portsmouth, Virginia.
Thompson will not resign till the Indian
bond matter is settled
The President refuses TO disturb Major An
dersou. 1t was never stipulated by him that
troops should be Withdrawn from the forts at
the request of the South Carolina Commission
ers, consequently. the request TO order back
Anderson is denied
Benjamin F. Butler, of Massachusetts,, is
likely to be Floyd's successor.
A general break up of the Cabinet is antici-
pated
A Charleston dispatch to the Secretary of
War states that the revenue cutter there has
been seized by the authorities. The captain,
who is q native, resigned
Gen. Wool sustains Major Anderson in two
letters, and urges firm stand against rebel
hon Ua cavs that If Fort Srmntar !, rurron