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The New York Herald, New York, Morning Edition, Friday, January 18, 1861.
Page 1, Upper Half
Colonel Hayne sent his communication to the President to-day. It is understood that since the arrival of Colonel Hayne, after a free conference with his Southern friends here, he has somewhat changed his original intention and purpose, and instead of making an unconditional demand for the surrender and evacuation of Fort Sumter, he now presents it in the shape of a suggestion. He therefore suggests to the President the property of the surrender, in order to avoid bloodshed.
It does not change in the slightest degree the aspect of the question, or the state of affairs. They want Fort Sumter, and are willing to enter into negotiation with the President for it. The President will inform South Carolina, through Colonel Hayne, that he has no authority to open such negotiations. They must appeal to Congress, it being the only power that can act or entertain such a proposition; and as regards the surrender of that fort to South Carolina, that is impossible.
Citation: New York Herald. New York, January 1861. Gift of Steven and Susan Raab. AN .N56792
The US Army garrisons Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas in Key West. The fort will be used to hold political prisoners during the war.
Florida makes another demand that Ft. Pickins be turned over to the state. The demand is rejected.