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The Daily Dispatch: January 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National Crisis. (search)
From Washington. Resignations--Postmaster General Holt acting as Secretary of War--the last Congress of the United States--the President's message, &c., &c. Washington, Dec. 31. --It is currently reported that Gen. Scott is acting as Secretary War. Secretary Thomas, of the Treasury, is said have resigned. Senator Benjamin, in a speech to-day, said that this day would be the last session of the United States Senate. Doubts are expressed in high quarters if House of Congress will have a quorum. It is the general opinion that today's proceedings are the finis of the Republic of the United States of America. [second Dispatch.] Washington, Dec. 31, 9 P. M. --The reported appointment of Gen. Scott acting Secretary of War is evidently a mistake, as Postmaster General Holt is now acting in that position, temporarily or permanently. [third Dispatch.] Washington, Dec. 31, 11 P. M. --No decisive action was taken by the Cabinet to
The Daily Dispatch: January 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], Post-Office affairs. (search)
The news. --The telegraph this morning informs us that the South Carolina troops have taken possession of the U. S. Arsenal at Charleston. The U. S. Revenue cutter Harriet Lane has been ordered from New York to Charleston, and left yesterday for that port. A rumor prevailed in Washington yesterday that Gen. Scott was acting as Secretary of War, but the latest dispatches last night announce that the post is at present filled by Mr. Holt. The opinion seems to prevail in Washington that it is doubtful whether Congress will have a quorum again. The Senate Crisis Committee yesterday asked to be discharged, having been unable to agree upon any plan of compromise.