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[special Dispatch to the Richmond Dispatch.]from Washington. Washington, Jan. 4.
--It is known here that the War Department issued an order to garrison the Georgia forts with Federal troops.--This fact was telegraphic by a leading man here to the Governor of Georgia, who immediately seized them to prevent their guns being turned against his people.
The Government, it is thought here, is pledged to the coercion policy.
In 75 counties heard from in Georgia, 54 elect immediate secessionists to the Convention, and 21 co-operationist.
In Alabama, there is a majority of 16 or 17 straight-out secessionists.
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[special Dispatch to the Richmond Dispatch.]the Fast day in Virginia. Lynchburg. Va., Jan. 4
--There was an entire suspension of business here to-day, and the churches were crowded.
A most profound sensation pervades the community, and public anxiety is at the highest pitch.
Petersburg, Va., Jan. 4. --Business was universally suspended here to-day, and the churches were filled.
It has been the most solemn day ever witnessed in the history of Petersburg.
[special Dispatch to the Richmond Dispatch.]the Fast day in Virginia. Lynchburg. Va., Jan. 4
--There was an entire suspension of business here to-day, and the churches were crowded.
A most profound sensation pervades the community, and public anxiety is at the highest pitch.
Petersburg, Va., Jan. 4. --Business was universally suspended here to-day, and the churches were filled.
It has been the most solemn day ever witnessed in the history of Petersburg.
The Seizure of Forts in Georgia.Seizure of a revenue cutter. Charleston, Jan. 4.
--A gentleman, from Savannah this morning, says Forts Pulaski and Jackson are occupied by about fifty Georgia troops.
An armorer and thirty men are engaged cleaning the guns.
The State of Georgia has taken possession of the U. S. revenue cutter on that station.
[second Dispatch.] Charleston, Jan. 4.
--We are all quiet here.
Fort Sumter has not been besieged as reported.
Maj. Andd Jackson are occupied by about fifty Georgia troops.
An armorer and thirty men are engaged cleaning the guns.
The State of Georgia has taken possession of the U. S. revenue cutter on that station.
[second Dispatch.] Charleston, Jan. 4.
--We are all quiet here.
Fort Sumter has not been besieged as reported.
Maj. Anderson was visited to-day by his brother.
In company with three gentlemen.
The understanding was that the interview would take place in their presence.
From Washington. Washington, Jan. 4.
--Numerous Western members of the Virginia Legislature arrived in this city to-day, en route for Richmond.--The general opinion expressed by them is, that the Legislature should immediately pass a law calling a State Convention, and adopt a resolution against coercing a seceding State.
Representatives Pugh and Curry, of Alabama, have left for home, and other members of the same State will leave next week, while members of other prospectively seceding States are making ready to go.
The Daily Dispatch: January 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], General Agency. (search)
From South Carolina. Branchville, S. C., Jan. 4.
--The Governor has made the following divisions of the Exceptive administration: First, for intercourse with other States, arrangements with foreign powers, consuls, treaties, &c., he appoints Hon. A. G. McGrath; second, for military matters, he appoints Gen. D. F. Jamieson; third, for financial matters, he appoints Hon. C. G. Memminger; fourth, for postal, light-house and revenue matters, he appoints Gen. W. W. Hardee; fifth, for local matters, militia, coast police, &c., he appoints Gen. A. C. Garlington.
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Message of the Governor of Missouri. St. Louis, Mc., Jan. 4
--Gov. Stewart's message to the Missouri Legislature deprecates the movement in South Carolina, and denies the right of voluntary secession.
He records his unalterable devotion to the Union, when it can be made the protector of equal rights.
Fast day in Baltimore. Baltimore, Jan. 4
--Fast day is being observed with an almost total suspension of business.
The streets wear a Sunday aspect, and the heavy clouds above impart a saddening gloom akin to the feeling which pervades the public mind.