Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1861-03-23
No. A..

military post by Government she no longer ac-
knowledges. After stating that in attempt was
made by foreign power to capture Charleston, the
batteries of Fort Sumpter would be exerted for her
protection, he says How the presence Of small garri
son, acuated by such spirit compromise the dig
nifty or honor of South Carolina, the President is at
loss TO understand The attitude that the Government
has often declared is neither menace defiant unjust
If the announcement so repeatedly made of the Pres
idents pacific purposes in continuing theoccupatiOn Of
Fort Sumter until the question is settled by competent
authority. has failed to impress the Government of
South Carolina with the forbearng conduct of his Ad
mnistraon for the last three MONTHS ii should be held
conclusive evidence-if his sincerity and forbearance
be not accepted-that neither language conduct
can probably furnish such pledge If, after all the
multiplied proofs of the Presidents anxiety for peace,
the authorities Of South Carolina shall assault Fort
SUMTER and peril the lives of the handful of brave and
loyal men shut up within its walls and thus plunge
common country in the horrors of civil war; them upon
them and those that they represent must rest the re-
sponsibity.
WASHINGTON, Feb. sth.
Colonel Hayne, in reply to the PI esident to-day.
says although the emphatic refusal of his demand closes
his mission, he wishes to correct the impression that
South Carolina would make compensation for injury
done TO property but the idea Of purchase is entirely
inconsistent with the assertion of paramount right in
the purchaser South Carolina claims to have dissolved
political connection, and destroyed all political relations
of your Government, with everything within her
ders She is a separate and independent Government,
exercising sovereignty every foot Of soil, except
Sumter.
The avowed intention to hold Fort Sumter as mill
tary post, by foreign government leaves the authori
ties there to determine the proper to be pursued
He asks the President if he that the holding
of fortress, by foreign power against the will Of the
authorities is the his insult he offer. He says
South Carolina has not taken Fort Sumter because of
misplaced confidence in the Government. He has de-
ceved her, AMI thinks the reply to his demand for the
occupation of Fort Sumpter of the irritation,
but for the protection of South Carolina Ironical
for grave subject He concludes that if responsible
ty rests South Carolina. that Government is
seOus of the fact and would ascertain the grounds Of
| the latter's refusal to surrender Fort Sumter.
The letter of Col Hayne a rejonder to the Presi-
dents reply through the Secretary of War; not
ceived by the President until after the Special Message
and accompanying documents ready yesterday for
transmission to Congress. If the Presidend had deem
ed it proper to the rejOnder it. together with the
reply. would have been included in the document.
Col. Hayne having left the city early yesterday
| ing, his rejOnder returned to him through the
mail, addressed to Charleston, s. C.
The impression here, among gentlemen who well
acquainted with the subject, is that apprehension
need be felt relative to immediate attack Sumter.
as it will be carried to the Southern Congress. Mean
while the South Carolina authorities will keep sricter
guard the fort, and intercept any ren0rcemens to
Major Anderson. All domestic supplies and mail ia
ctes TO be denied, and all possible means taken
| to starve out the garrison.
The Commissioners of the Peace Congress were
| gagged to-day on measures looking to adjustment.
Nearly all the Commissioners have arrived including
those from Massachusetts, and New York. large
number of influential gentlemen, from nearly oil parts
| of the country, continually arriving, embracing
many members of the Virginia Legislature.
Dispatches received by distinguished secession lead
indicate that export duties will be laid cotton.
The confirmation of HoratiO Kings nomination as
Postmaster General is delayed by the Republicans in
the Senate until il is ascertaned whether he will
IN in
States II is understood that the nominee will execute
the provisions of that bill to the letter.
| Mayor Ritchie and Gov. Andrew, of Massachusetts,,
have rendered to President Buchanan twentysix regi
ments of Massachusetts, troops, ready to march at
moments notice. for the protection of the Capital
special tender of these troops it is understood has been
in consequence of information pointing to the imminent
danger of attack Washington prior to February
| 18th.
! MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb g.
The Congress, last night unanimously agreed to q
| Constitution and Provisional Government. strong
and rigorous government will go into immediate opera
ton, with full powers and ample funds.
No proposition for compromise reconstruction will
| be entertained.
The Congress will remain in session to make all ne
cessary laws.
SAVANNAH, Feb. 9.
Gov. Brown seized yesterday five vessels, owned in
New York, namely: the brigs r. W. Ri6be and Golden
| Lead, barques d. C. Murray and Adjuster, and the
|
The Traveller states that the bankers here viii not
take the loans of the new Administration unless the
affairs at the South are satisfactorily settled.
The Tennessee Delegation in receipt Of dispatches
to-day showing the result of the election in that State
yesterday The Union men have carried everything
before them by overwhelming majOrities.
Gen. Scott has ordered all the forces of the District
to be ready to perform duty the 18th inst, the day
previous the counting of the electoral votes in the
House. No difficulty is anticipated.
| WASHINGTON, Feb IL.
proposition is likely to be offered in the Com
promise Convention, under Republican auspices, pro-
posing an accommodation on the basis OF National
Convention, for the consideration of amendments to the
Constitution to be called by the States the recon-
mendatiOn Of Congress.
VIA FoRr KKARxY, Feb. 11th, P NJ
Unusual interest was manifested in the proceeding Of
the Southern Congress to-day, Montgomery, Feb Ill
The hall of the Convention and gallery crowded.
Mr. Memminger presented beautiful model flag, made
by the ladies Of South Carolina This flag has blue
cross on a red field and seven stars. It was highly
admired. He also presented another model flag, by
gentleman of Charleston. IL has cross and fifteen
stars on a field of stripes committee was spponted
to report q flag and seal, and coat Of arms and
motto for the Southern ,Onfederaey.
The President has been directed to appoint Commit
tees on Foreign Affairs, Finance. Military and
Naval Affairs, on Commerce, and on Patents.
Hon. JEFF. Davis was then elected President. and
Hon. Alex H. Stephens. Of Georgia. Vice President Of
the Southern Confeleracy. The vote was unanimous.
committee of three Alabama deputies appoint
ed to INQUIRE and report what terms suitable build
ngs in Montgomery. for the use Of the several executive
Departments of the Coufederacy under the Provisional
Government, could be obtained.
An ordinance was passed continuing in force. until
repealed or altered by the Southern Congress- all laws
Of the United States in force the lst Of November
last II is understood that under this law tariff vii
be laid all goods brought from the United States
resolution was adopted authorizing the appoint
ment ofs Committee to report Constitution for the
permanent government Of the Confederaey.
The Congress was about two hours in secret session,