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The Daily Dispatch: January 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
n that an insolent demand for the immediate surrender of Fort Sumter could not meet their approval, and that if Maj. Anderson remained there provisions must be furnished him, and his letters must not be subjected to espionage. In the opinion of one of these gentlemen, this remonstrance will have its effect. Certain it is, that the authorities of Charleston were notified to supply provisions, &c., and that they have telegraphed back that the desirable courtesies would be extended. Mr. Holt's letter to Gov. Pickens, threatening to stop the mails if Major Anderson was not allowed free access to his correspondence, and the urgent suggestion of Messrs. Davis, Hunter, and others, that the surveillance should be removed by which he has been prevented from procuring supplies, have had the desired effect. Information to-day states that he has all the expected privileges. The following letter from Major Anderson, in reply to one addressed to him by C. G. Childs, communicating to
The Daily Dispatch: January 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
ed and was excused from serving as Chairman of the Committee on Finance — he stating as a reason that the political position of his State was about to be changed. Mr. Polk presented a memorial, with signatures covering fifteen quires of paper, all wrapped in the American flag, praying the adoption of the Crittenden resolutions, as amendments to the Constitution. Mr. Slidell moved to take up his resolutions in effect censuring the President for not earlier sending the nomination of Mr. Holt as Secretary of War. The motion was objected to, and the resolution will come up at a future day. Mr. Yulee announced the reception of official intelligence that his State had seceded, and, consequently, that he and his colleague were no longer Senators. He read a valedictory giving the reasons which had induced Florida to secede. Mr. Mallory also delivered a valedictory. Mr. Clay, of Ala., on behalf of himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick, also withdrew in consequence of official i