The Van Buren press., 1861-01-11

The million bonds offered by the TrIs-
tees to find security for Russell will not be
accepted. He is still in Jail. The Senate
ia in executive session frlncd Mr.. Walsh
a, Secretary Of Legation to Paris. and a
number of unimportant postmasters
IRE nomination Of McIntirc. as collector
of Charleston, went to the commissioners OF
finance. No one asked Immediate action
on it.
The delegation from Mississippi called on
Secretary Thompson. yesterday. and desli-
ell to know his position in the Cabinet. ana
his views on the subject of enforcement.
He promptly pledged himself to resign il a
single soldier is ordered south with his
knowledge; if done without such knowl-
edge, he will resign when the act Is done on
two grounds 1st. because it would be "a
violation of good faith. 81 because Of the
act itself. This was considered satisfactory.
WAsHIsGroN, Jan. 9th.
1t is rnmored that prominent members
of the diplomatic corps have advised this
government in reference to the commercial
interests of their respective countries in
view Of the pregnant political troubles AMI
what degree of protection may be expected
or something to this effect. The govern
ment. however, has not yet replied.
Returns are daily receivei at the proper
office from South Carolina postma>ters.
shows that business is progressing as here
tofore, including the honoring Of contract
or's orders for pay and purchase of post
aye stamps Salutes were fired here to-
day, in honor of the anniversary Of the
,attle of New Orleans
NASHVILLE, Jan. 8th.
The Legislature assembled. to-day. Tn,
Governors message recommended tina; the
calling of u convention be left to the peo
pie. and says the remedy for the present
evils exists only in constitutional amenl
ments of refusal whereof Tennessee should
maintain her equality in or independence put
OF the Union. He recommends the organi-
zation of the MALTA au,l purchase of arms.
1t is reported that Hon. j. L. Stanton an
.Jno. Ii. Savage have left for KY, to fight
duel.
New ORLEANS. Jan. 7th.
The immediate secessionists have carried
the city in the election to-day. The Brit
ish steamer Halerius, from Vera Cruz.
bound for Pensacola touched ut southwest
pass. to-day, and reports tn. following I'M
portant intelligence. Miramon was com
ple,ely routed on the % |, and on Christmas
day the Liberal occupied the city of Mexi
co. Pucbia had also capitulated. The city
OF Mexico was tran luil.
RICHMOND. Jan. 7th.
The House. to-day. unanimously lopt-
ell resolution to appoint conimittee with
instructions to report y bill for State con-
vention.
NORFOLK, Jan. 8.
It. Chapman and Master Mills of u. S.
ship Brooklyn. have resigned.
JACKSON, Miss. 9TH AMI Sth.
The Commissioners from ). G.. AMI Ala.
were invited to seats in the Convention. a
resolution was adopted to amcnl the Con-
stitution Of the State. authorizing Of bor-
rowing of money for the parpoSc of mill
tary defense. Much Of tn. day was occupi-
ell in discussion OF the power of the Con
vention to amend the Constitution of the
State. \ dispatch was received announc-
ing the determination of Georgia. to se:ede
immediately.
The Ordinance for i,nn .liate State seces
sion. was unanimously agree! upon in Com
OF 10. and will pass the Convention to-mor-
row in secret session.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9Th.
Secretary Thopm,On to-day resigned t6
he President his commission as Secretary
ofTthe Interior, on the groun Is that afte.
the order to re- -iniorce Maj. Anderson wa,
couutermani iei on the 3 / OF Dec., there wa,
a distinct un lerstaniiny that no troop,
should DC ordered Sodta. without tho sub
Ject being considered in the Cabinet. a
In. Cabinet nesting On the 3 of JAN, tn,
matter WAS again deoated but not determin
lei-notwith,tanling these facts, the Sec,
of War without the knowledge of Sec'y
Thompson. sent 250 troops in the Star o
the West. to reinforce Maj. Anderson
Not learning this until this morning, h.
forthwith resigned.
| BosroN, Jan. 9th.
| The steamer Jos. Whitney of the Savan
nah Line. has been chartered by the Gov
ernment to convey troops ami munitions o
war from this por. to Fourt Fortugas nea
Key West. She sails on Wednesday.
LATEST.
CHARLEsroS. S. c., JAN OH
The steamer Star of the West. in endea
voring to enter our harLor about day light
this morning was opened upon by tn
garrison at Morris Island. The steame
put about and went to sea. | have not bee,
able to learn that the steamer or any one OF
board her was injured. The belief is tha
no ono was injured.
Fort Su'npter dill not respond. Lieut
Hall. of Fnt Sumpter. cams on to the cit,
about Il O'Clock to-day, with flag of truce
He repaired to the quarters of the Governo
followed by crowd OF citizens. He wa
in secret council with the Governor sbou
two hours. AT o'clock he was sent in
cdrriage with the Governors aid to tn
wharf. and returned to Fort Sumpter. Th
object Of his mission is not known. 1t i
not supposed that it relates to the firing up
on the Star Of the West
The people are greatly excited hero
There were no demonstrations made agains
Lieut.. Hall. although great curiosity pre-
walls to know what he came for.
NORFOLK. Va, Jan. 9th.
The Brooklyn has Just put to sea-sh
passed the Cape at 2 o'clock p. IN.
| WASHINGTON, Jan. 9th.
The object of the departure of the Brook
lyn for Charleston, is supposed to be rcla
tive to the Star of the West, in case th
authorities OF South Carolina opposed tn
ingress of the latter into ths harbor. b.
bringing back the troops to Norfolk.