The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-03-21
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Navy.
| FROM PENSACOLA.
The Warrington Navy Yard) correspondent
the Pensacola Observer informed that journal o
the 18th that
| Two men, who were found accommodating tn
works on the beach last evening, were placed unde
arrest by the sentinel and taken before the Office
ot U the DAY. They gave very dubious account @
themselves-sad they were from Fort Morgan, bu
Gouid tell nothing of the Fort any one there
llney were brought to Barrancas barracks, wher
they are at present confined
| Inc same correspondent savs:-
| mere was no truth in the rumor that all com
municatlon was stopped with the ships. The boat
visit out there as usual, traflcing with those OF
board. Colonel Commanding Forney visited tn
United States vessels Yesterday. He was conyevp,
TO To- and from there by the United States steamer
Wyandotte.
FORT PICKENS
Special Despatch to the NJ T. Tribunal
M,AsHINdroN, March ia collision at For
flcKens is apprehended, as very likely to occur.
II the 400 soldiers on board the BROOKLYN art
landed safely, according to the order recently sen
from the Navy and War Departments Lieut. Slem
@ er garrison VIII be In condition to resist any
attacK OF the RevoluJionists even if conducted by
General Bragg, whose military skill is not doubted
Ihere are three soops- s-ofwar and the Wyandottt
10 support 1t in case of assault, and their attacks
would tell with effect upon other forts now possess
ed by the State authorities 1t is practicabIe +,
reinforce Fort Pickens further, if necessary with
OUT serious difficulty, and no purpose has been en-
tertalned here of abandoning it.
WASHINGTON RUMORS.
From the Correspondence Of the Northern Journals
AN ARMIsTIcE AGREED UPON BETWEEN THE ADMINIsTRA-
TIoN AND THE CONFEDERATE STATES
WASHINGTON, March l9.-The Government are
not ready, it appears to decide upon the question
federate States.
An armistice of ten days has been agreed unon
between the Commissioners and the Administra
tion Ihe present military status is to remain and
at least fO'-0N
Information has been received from Prasiden+ =
Davis to the effect that affairs at Fort Pickens had
assumed peaceful aspect, and that there was no
oanger OF collision unless the Government at
tempted to reinforce that fort.
lhe Administration, it is understood have in
structed the commanders of the vessels off Pensa-
cora not to make any move until further adyices
nave been sent them. This is a decided and en-
pnaI,c cnange OF policy. 1t may be the object of
the Administration, in asking.forthis DELAY, to gain
lime' with view of perecting and arranging their
plan of operations '"0''
PROSPECT OF A PEACEFUL SEPARATION
ne close observer of men and matters in the
feoera Capital will vainly strive to rid himself of
the Impression thata growing diflidence of a resto
ration OF the Union to its former tegrity and of
the permanency of the adhesion of the slayebodno
parts still attached to it, prevails among the lead
The idea of a disintegration into two confedera
cles upon the basis of a strict division of the two
anita gonlshc labor systems OF the country il he
coming more and more familiar to them, and many
VI the Wisest consider its realization only uues-
ton OF time. | am able to state and I know
whereof Affirm, that it has crept into the Cabinet
ana mas two, II not three, representatives whose
counsels weigh most with the President in that
pooy. can say, furthermore, that the executive
acts bearing upon the Southern question will bn
largely influenced by belief in the probable CON
ungency OF separation, and desire to make it a
peaceabe one. While it is deemed due TO the
honor and dignity of the government, both at home
and abroad, to vindicate its authority in the snce
ded States, and while blows will be struck if neces
sary, 1t will be only to redeem the credit of the
eoeral power, and not to permanently maintain
lts authority over an unwilling people. The ulti-
mate decision in this matter does not of course
rest with the Administration; but that peaceable
parting is thought infinitely preferable bv the most
trusted of Mr.. Lincon's immediate advisers to the
assertion and maintenance of federal laws in the
South, is certain.
THE EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS-
There is no doubt that the President will call
an extra session of Congress, to take place at an
early day.
There is already difficulty about the tariff, it
having passed IN loose torm besides, the President
must have authority to collect the revenue, and
increase the navy and army, in the event of anv
attempt to resist the federal authorities by any
power inside or outside of the Union.
THE VACANT JUDGEsHIP
No nomination for the vacant .udgeshp of the
supreme Court has yet been determined. Although
1t has heretofore been assigned to the South there
is some inclination to divide the District now held
by Judge Mclean, and transfer it there. The bus
mess has increased vastly in that Circuit, as to
render some reorganization necessary for the public
interests.
THE PATENT OFFICE.
The President did not withdraw Mr.. Hallowav's
nomination, as expected, though much urped bv
thn oiss,o, -
Patents. twas discussed in Executive session TO-
day, and laid over for final action until tomorrow
The present probability is he will be confirmed
No objection has been urged affecting his charac-
ter.
JUDGE CAMPBELL.
Judge Campbell has not resigned, as Anticipated
lie has been strongly urged to retain his seat and
there Is no impeachment in the way but a letter
which he wrote some months ago PROMISING to
follow the fortunes of Alabama
THE RUN FOR OFFICE
Inc rush is such at the departments that those
most thronged have adopted the rule of receiving
senators from . to l O'Clock, members of the House
from to ", and the public when they can edge
In, in the absence of officials.
CARL SCuURZ.
1t Is now understood that Carl Schurz will re-
celVe foreign appointment, where his real or sup
posed political opinions will not embarrass the di
plomatic relations of the Government and excep-
ton cannot be urged by foreign ministers. lie
was offered the choice of Brazil, Peru, or other
South American missions, or Portugal, by Mr..
Seward at an interview to-day.
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA
Dispatches have been received by the Govern
ment from the city of Mexico with dates to March
z Affairs were gradually assuming peaceful at
utuue, ana the Government of Juarez settling down
to permanency.
The contest for President will probably result in
no choice by the people, in which event Congress
will elect.
The difficulty between the French Minister and
Ine Juarez Government, growing out of the reno
walls OF the nuns from the converts, is in fair way
OF amcable adjustment, and the French Minister
WILL 1t Is said, soon recognize the existing Govern
ment
The political clubs of the city of Mexico and
fueola are very active just now, and are determined
to exact of the Government full enforcement of
the laws of reform.
The political difficulties transpiring in the United
States excites good deal of attention in Mexico
1t was understood that the Government would ia ke
no action at present in regard to the recognition of
the Confederate States.
THE SCHOONER RESTLESS
Inc master of the schooner Restless, lately seized
oy Coliector Sche tor not having proper clearance
coast-wlse papers-she having. received them at
Mobile, and proceeded to Havana before visiting
New Iork-was before Secretary Seward yester-
day. and the matter was to-day laid before the Cab
met and considered at some length. This question
is likely to be discussed for some time.
LORD LYONS AND THE SOUTHERN CoNFEDERACY
special messenger left to-day, with dispatches
Tor the British government from Lord LYONS giving
full statement of the condition of affairs here and
also lncosing copies of the new tariff act of this
government and that of the Confederate States
Lord Lyons is very anxious to have the dispute
about the Northwestern Boundary settled now.
Great Britain offers to leave it to the arbitration of
the King of Holland.
OLD CLERKS TO De RETAINED.
1t Is understood that of the secretaries will
make any changes in those cerkships in thevarious
bureaux which require long experience to enable
thr lncumbents to fulfill the duties properly. This
is especially the in the pre-empton portion of
the General Land Office, where important decisions
involving law points, are daily made.
HOW MRS. GAINES BEARS THE SMILES OF FORTUNE.
Mrs. Gaines bears her honors with becoming dig
nifty. She has no idea OF depressing the people
who have been beaten by the decree of the Supreme
Court. While General Gaines exacted a pledge
from her few hours before he died. that she would
not compromise with any parties to win the case,
she can now, having complied with the diving re-
quest OF her husband, make any arrangements she
may deem just, with honor to herself
BEAU HICKMAN.-Beau Hickman's UNPARALLELED
assurance and Jeremy-Diddlerism are thus depicted
by writer in the Worcester Spy:
The legend runs that the Beau was once gen.
tleman; veritable beau-much upon the Brummel
order, doubtless, but still man of spirit and hon
or. 1t so, alas! poor YOrick! To-day he is any-
thing but the "glass of fashion and the mould of
FORM" No longer Hyperion, he is a satyr of the
seedest sort, body and soul. metropolitan Jer-
emy Diddler, he picks up precarious subsistence
by levyiDg kind of black mail upon visitors of all
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