their yearly quotas, and such as have been sold, except the pieces of heavy ordnance ordered on the 22d ultimo from the Allegheny arsenal, near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, viz: 21 10-inch and 21 8-inch columbiads, and 4 32-pounder guns ordered to Ship island, Mississippi, for a fort in course of construction there, and 23 10-inch and 48 8-inch columbiads, and 7 32-pounder guns, to Galveston harbor, Texas, for a fort to be constructed there, but the removal of which columbiads and guns was stopped by your order. The removal of the muskets and rifles, and the intended removal of the columbiads and guns, as well as the sale of the arms, was in obedience to orders from the Hon. John B. Floyd, late Secretary of War. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. K. CRAIG, Colonel of Ordnance. Hon. J. HOLT, Secretary of War. Captain Elzey to Colonel Cooper. AUGUSTA ARSENAL, Georgia, January 24, 1861. SIR: I have the honor to report that the arsenal was surrendered this morning to the governor of Georgia upon honorable terms, herewith enclosed. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Colonel S. COOPER, ARNOLD ELZEY, Adjutant General United States Army, Washington, D. C. AUGUSTA ARSENAL, Georgia, January 24, 1861. His excellency the governor of Georgia having demanded the United States arsenal at Augusta, commanded by Captain Arnold Elzey, 2d artillery United States army, the following terms are agreed upon, to wit: 1st. The flag to be saluted and lowered by the United States troops. 2d. The company to be marched out with military honors, and to retain its arms and company property. 3d. The officers and soldiers to occupy quarters until removed beyond the limits of the State, and to have the use of the post transportation to and from the city and in the neighborhood, and the privilege of obtaining supplies from the city. 4th. The public property to be receipted for by the State authorities, and accounted for upon adjustment between the State of Georgia and the United States of America. 5th. The troops to have unobstructed passage through and out of the State by water to New York, via Savannah. JOSEPH E. BROWN, Governor and Commander-in-chief of the Army of the State of Georgia. ARNOLD ELZEY, Captain 2d Artillery, Commanding Augusta Arsenal. Major Haskin to Colonel Cooper. BATON ROUGE BARRACKS, Louisiana, January 11, 1861. COLONEL: It is my painful duty to announce to you the surrender of the arsenal and barracks at this place to the governor of this State. The governor collected a large force in the city here yesterday, and at about 5 p. m. sent me, by his aides-de-camp, Colonels Bragg and Taylor, a summons, a copy of which I herewith enclose. Having no assurance of re-enforcements or support, I deemed it proper (after consulting with the officers here) to yield to the demand. I also enclose a copy of the paper signed this morning. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Colonel S. COOPER, Brevet Major and Captain 1st Artillery. Adjutant General United States Army, Washington, D. C. P. S.-I telegraphed to you yesterday for orders, and shall take the first boat I can for Cairo without I receive contrary orders. J. A. HASKIN, Brevet Major and Captain 1st Artillery. EXECUTIVE OFFICE, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, January 10, 1861. SIR: The safety of the State of Louisiana demands that I take possession of all government property within her limits. You are therefore summoned hereby to deliver up the barracks, arsenal, and public property now under your command. With the large force at my disposal this demand will be enforced. The COMMANDING OFFICER, Baton Rouge Barracks, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Articles of agreement between Thomas O. Moore, governor of the State of Louisiana, and Brevet Major Joseph A. Haskin, United States army, commanding the barracks at Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I. Upon the demand of Governor Moore, supported by six hundred men, Major Haskin, from necessity, surrenders the barracks and arsenal, and all public property therein, to the State of Louisiana, receipts to be given by Governor Moore for the same. II. The officers and enlisted men of the United States are to leave by river transport for some point above and beyond the State of Louisiana, taking their personal effects, infantry armament, camp and garrison equipage, and twenty days' rations, and to move within thirtysix hours. One or more officers may remain on parole for the settlement of property accounts. III. The enlisted men of ordnance will vacate the arsenal immediately, which will be occupied by the State troops. Signed in duplicate at Baton Rouge this the 11th day of January, A. D. 1861. SIR: In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 9th instant, communicated in the letter of the Hon. W. A. Howard, I have the honor to transmit herewith copies of the correspondence with this office, so far as it relates to the demand for and the surrender of arsenals and the military stores therein deposited, viz: 1. Charleston arsenal. I. Letter from Military Storekeeper Humphreys, dated December 31, 1860, enclosing order of Governor Pickens to Colonel Cunningham; letter of Colonel Cunningham to Humphreys, and reply of Humphreys to Colonel Cunningham. II. F. C. Humphreys to Ordnance office, January 2, 1861. 2. Mount Vernon arsenal. I. Captain J. L. Reno, January 4, 1861, reporting seizure of Mount Vernon arsenal by troops acting under orders from governor of Alabama. 3. Apalachicola arsenal. I. Ordnance Sergeant E. Powell, Quincy, Florida, January 5, 1861, reporting seizure of Apalachicola arsenal by troops acting under orders of governor of Florida. II. Ordnance Sergeant E. Powell, Chattahoochee, Florida, January 6, 1861, transmitting copy of order from governor of Florida directing Colonel Duryea to seize Apalachicola arsenal. 4. Baton Rouge arsenal. I. Lieutenant J. W. Todd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, January 10, 1861, telegram, reporting surrender of Baton Rouge arsenal to governor of Louisiana. 5. Fort Marion and Ordnance depot, St. Augustine, Florida. I. Ordnance Sergeant Henry Douglas, St. Augustine, Florida, January 7, 1861, reporting seizure of Fort Marion, magazines, and ordnance stores deposited therein, by troops acting under orders of governor of Florida. Which correspondence is all to be found on the files and records of this office having any relation to the subjects embraced in said resolution, which is herewith returned. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Hon. J. HOLT, Secretary of War. H. K. CRAIG, Colonel of Ordnance. 1. CHARLESTON ARSENAL. I. F. C. Humphreys to Ordnance office, with three enclosures. CHARLESTON ARSENAL, S. C., December 31, 1860. SIR: I have the honor to submit the correspondence relative to the surrender of this post, yesterday, to the authorities of this State, trusting that my course may meet the approval of the department. I am, sir, very respectfully, F. C. HUMPHREYS, Military Storekeeper, Ordnance, U. S. A. Captain WM. MAYNADIER, In charge of Ordnance Bureau, Washington, D. C. [Indorsement on the above ] ORDNANCE OFFICE, January 3, 1861. Respectfully submitted to the Secretary of War. WM. MAYNADIER, Captain of Ordnance. CHARLESTON, December 30, 1860-10 o'clock a. m. SIR: I herewith demand an immediate surrender of the United States arsenal at this place, and under your charge, and a delivery to me of the keys and contents of the arsenals, magazines, &c. I am already proceeding to occupy it with a strong armed detachment of troops. I make the demand in the name of the State of South Carolina, and by virtue of an order from its governor, a copy of which is enclosed. Very respectfully, JOHN CUNNINGHAM, Colonel 17th regiment of Infantry, S. C. M. Captain F. C. HUMPHREYS, HEADQUARTERS, Charleston, S. C., December 29, 1860. SIR: In the morning, after reporting yourself to Major General Schnierb, and informing him of this order, you are directed to get from him a detachment of select men, and in the most discreet and forbearing manner, you will proceed to the United States arsenal in Charleston, and there demand, in my name, its entire possession; and state distinctly that you do this with a view to prevent any destruction of public property that may occur in the present excited state of the public mind, and also as due to the public safety. You will then proceed to take, in the most systematic manner, a correct inventory of everything in said arsenal, and the exact state of all arms, &c. You will read this order to Captain Humphreys, who is the United States officer at the arsenal. I do not apprehend any difficulty in giving up the same, but if refused, then you are to take it, using no more force than may be absolutely necessary, and with the greatest discretion and liberality to Captain Humphreys, who is at perfect liberty to remain in his present quarters as long as it may be agreeable for himself, and he is requested to do so. Report as soon possible to me. Colonel JOHN CUNNINGHAM, F. W. PICKENS. CHARLESTON ARSENAL, S. C., December 30, 1860. SIR: I am constrained to comply with your demand for the surrender of this arsenal, from the fact that I have no force for its defence. I do so, however, solemnly protesting against the illegality of this measure in the name of my government. I also demand as a right that I be allowed to salute my flag, before lowering it, with one gun for each State now in the Union, (32,) and |