Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1861-04-27
No. So.

merchandise. Practically, this minority would be-
come the State in which it existed.
Under these circumstances it would appear to be
necessary for the Federal Government TO repeal the
tariff act recently passed. as to give the revou-
tionary confederates undue advantage over the
States remaining in the Union. We certainly
other course open at present. 1t may appear hu-
initiating and even painful, but necessity knows
law. 1t may be objected that the confederates will
be thereby encouraged to reduce their tariff still
further, and that the same principle may compel
to keep pace with them until all duties imports
shall have been swept away.
TO this it only be replied that the rebellion
is not theatrical exhibition, but actual, stern,
lamentable fact. As such it must be dealt with. If
it comes to a competition between the two Govern
ments sane man can doubt which will be able to
hold out longer in the race. The general Govern
ment could not fail to win. But we anticipate no
such persistent trial of strength the part of the
rival powers. The object to be gained is that the
new Confederacy shall not be allowed TO get the
inside track of the United States; and think the
conclusion is patent to all that for this purpose Con-
gress should be convened with the least possible
delay
The Paris Montes1 is indignant at the increase of
duties imposed by the Northern United States upon
French productions. Silks which paid nineteen per
cent. will have now to pay from twenty to thirty,
and wines, which paid thirty, will have to pay
thirty-three and a-half; and so of other kinds of
goods and produce. The official journal accuses the
Northern Congressman of having taken advantage
of the absence of those from the South to do this
smart bit of business and laments to have to observe
this retrograde movement from free trade, when all
other countries are, the contrary, advancing
| towards liberty of commerce.
The New York Post (Republican) says: &" 1t seems
to us that if importations shall be suffered to be
made freely at the Southern ports under the low
tariff of the Confederacy, the foreign trade of
the Union is end" Hence the actual necessity
for extra session is urged, and the better opinion
seems to be that an extra session Will be called.
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question of laying duty the expectation of cotton
| from the Seeding States. The Montgomery Adcer-
Ser urges it with great zeal upon the Southern Con-
ventiOn, the ground that it will operate Q tax
on the world at large, and make all men tributary to
the Confederacy. 1t supports the plan of laying
the exports of cotton by land twice the duty which
is imposed cotton sent abroad from the seaports.
This is to be done with view of giving business tn
| the seaports.
The Charleston Mercury also publishes a series of
articles to convince its readers of the policy of
export duty on cotton. The Gulf States having
monopoly, nearly so, of the production of this
commodity, it is maintained that the tax would be
paid by the consumer. The object of the Govern
ment is to invite foreign commerce to the Southern
ports by low duties, and money is wanted for the
public expenses, the principal tax must be laid on
exports.
Our st. Louis correspondent writes under date of
March Goth:
An impression prevails that there is something in
movement of vessels of and supply ships from
New York southwark, that is not yet understood by
the public. 1t may be that some grand denouement
contemplated in the Southern forts and that not
withstanding the pretended agreement to withdraw
the troops from Fort Sumter, that the Admnistra-
ton has some plan foot for its relief it may be
that it is intended still further to reinforce Fort
Pickens and the forts at Tortugas and Key West,
but the real intention is as yet unknown. The
Tribune alludes to the movement the preliminary
to the establishment of Coast Guard.
| The New York Heral's Montgomery correspond
| ent, day or two since, stated that the Southern
Confederacy would be recognized by France and
Spain. There is yet confirmation of the report
The Washington correspondent of to-day's Herald
says, inconsistencies in the dispatches OF Major
Anderson, before and after the Inaugural, lead to
whisperngs in executive circles that the Major may
be in completely with the Secessonists. Also that
the President has determined call an extra session
of Congress.
| ST. LOUIS VIA FoRT KEARNY, March 23-A NJ.
Last nights Washington dispatches state that
current that there is to be evacuation
of Fort Sumter. 1t is supposed that they have been
put forward for political effect, it is positively
certain that it will be abandoned speedily, and that
Fort Pickens will not be reinforced.
All signs are favorable to a peaceful solution of
the national difficulties
| The chartered vessels which recently sailed took
sealed orders.
There has, as yet, been determination for an
! extra session of Congress
The New York Commercials Washington dispatch
says Mr. Seward has written letter to the Southern
Commissioners. reviewing the entire grounds of the
misunderstanding, with view of restoring harmony,
and closing with recommendation of National
| Convention.
plot to revolutionize California and Oregon, impli-
eating General Johnson and other officers.
| A New Orleans dispatch of yesterday says it is
understood the Confederate Commissioners will not
| leave for Europe till the 3lst.
| By proclamation of Gen. Bragg, all vessels are
| prohibited from furnishing supplies to vessels off
Pensacola and Pickens, under forfeiture and con-
| fscation.
The proposition of the British Government refer
the San Juan question to some foreign Government.
submitted by the President to the Senate. The
matter understood to have been debated in exc
cutive session, without conclusion. Senator Nes-
mth opposed tie proposition, being unable to agree
to any plan involving the possibility of giving up
the island.
The Administration will reply to The Southern
Commissioners in few days, stating that it has
power to treat with them, and that they can be
garded only gentlemen representing dissatisfied
people, but will refer them to the next Congress.
Dudley Mann, Southern Commissioner to Europe,
has arrived.
The Southern Commissioners received adviees to-
day that affairs looked more peaceabe, and that any
collision almost impossible
Messrs Mason and Hunter have gone to Virginia
to urge immediate secession.
The Presidents levee crowded. An the for
eign Ministers were in attendance.
ST.. LOUIS, VIA FoRr KKARSY, March 25.
Special dispatches from Washington to New York
papers are still filed with rumors about the evacua-
ton of Fort Sumter, from which 1t may be inferred
that the matter is not vet settled The latest
is that Col LanoH has been sent to the fort by the
President. with the order to Msjor Anderson for its
evacuation, in Col. Lamon shall find, after
full inspection, that evacuation unavoidable. IF
not, he is not to deliver the order.
It is also stated that Saturday the Cabinet had
under consideration dispatches from Lieut. Slemmer
who states that unless supplied with provisions soon