The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-01-18
TREASON IN MISSISSIPPI.
Free .Nariouiion OF the Afi,,i,,ippi Slope


JACKSON, Miss, Jan. II. The Governor has
ordered the artillery To vicksburg. Passing
boats will lie hailei nnd questioned. Fifteen
guns were fired here in honor VI Alabana and
Florida.
"Perlsy" ,elegnpbs TO the Journal:
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, 1861.
Mr.. Stewards speech Was not alluded To at
the Republican caucus on saturday evening,
when resolutions endorsing the Prsshient wero
discussed, and Mr.. Etheridye ~ Tennessee,
came by request 10 urge the adoption 81 his
proposition, In order that TeDnessse might DO
saved. No action was taken.
Individual opinions among the Republicans
differ on the speech, many thinking u too lato
for any measure to prevent secession.
The hre-eaters denounce the speech, snd
Southern senators Telegraph home "Preparo
for war;"
The Constellation Of this norning -nys tho
speech shows "hopclessness Of oil compromises
on the part Of Black Republicans, and their
determination to employ the military and naval
forces to subjugnte the seceding States
Conservatives, especially Crisiendsn ana tho
Border State men, regard the speech rs the IN
hiaI step toward n cOmpromise by which all
but the Gulf States may be retained In the u
MON.
Prominent men predict o settlement OF tho
question rs II now stands within ten days.
The arrival Of the Light Artillery to-day In
creased the angry feeling, and Gen. Scott Is dc.
pouncei rs military dictator.
Mr.. Corwin's report for We CStnmitfee OF
,hir,y-,hrse Is finished. Mr.. Nashburn Is
writing minority report, showing thai New
Mexico is not fit To becoue state.
Robert r. Scott Of Virginia declines posi-
lion I'm Mr. Lincoln's Cabinet, nno will publish
. letter taking Southern groants,A
several counties In Eastern ViegiIia nrele'y-
ing tax for the purchase VI arms, and speak
srs there urge secession.
The Secretary ofthe Treasury has been in
formed that Collector aerTyman Of Georgc-
town. South Carolina, has been arrested on tho
charge Of high treason. for having drafieda
letter To the President, declaring that he wal
continue to clear vessels. and will execute tho
revenue laws even liza cutter Is sent there.
II Is rumored that n plan exists among tho
officers in the army to desert with their pri-
Yates and Join the Southern States, which may
prompt aIcommon threat Of marching IN army
10 destroy Northern cities.
Senator Toonbs and family len hr Georgia
Convention. The Mississippi Senator's will
withdraw tomorrow u MIR. Davis Is well g.
nough. Tonight be Is quite III Of affection of
The withdrawal Of Messrs. Clay md Toombs
viii leave Dir. Biglsr chairman Of the Commit
tee ON Commerce, AMI Mr.. McIntire's confirm
aiion will thus be secured.
ITO the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. II. General Scott Is nc.
lively preparing; sgainst any possible breach OF
the peace In Washington. Edccti'e military
f,rces are to be posted In several parts OF tho
city. Il is not probable that any but regulars
and the militia of the District Will be employ
81.
A Light Artillery Company, un'ier Captain
Barry, arrived this morning, AMI qunHsrsi NJ
the arsenal Two coDpanies frvm FORT Lea
ysnxorth proccedtd to Fort Mc'henry:
A general debate win take place on the army
bill, and large number " members are pre-
pairing speeches.
The reports about the pablo bnihings being
strongly guarled nre greatly exaggerated.
The Navy I'LL, which passed. the house yes
ter,lay, apprvprintes nearly eleven millions
All the Navy Yards are provided for, ba, nj
reduced amounts.