The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-03-14

WAsureaToS. March IL


Reports prevail Of the evacuation of Fort
Sumter, but, up TO 3 O'Clock tonight the
President had given no order for that pur-
pose. Gentlemen of prominence, however,
shy they have Information which satisfies
them that such a course from necessity will
be pursued. The commissioners from the
Confederate States did not see the Secretary
of Stale to day, but they will probably make
a formal application for an interview to-
morrow.
The Tribune correspondent Gays: 1t is ru.
mored that ID. w. G. Littleiohn, Speaker OF
the House Of Assembly Of New York State,
has been appointed consul to Liverpool, and
that MIR. Versey, formerly consul at Havre,
has been appointed consul at AK La Chap
pele.
Commodore Stewart has rendered his res
ignaiiun as the flag officer of the Navy. lie
takes occasion to review the proceedings Of
the memorable board which dismissed him
with much feeling and effect. OF course his
resignntN1 will not be accepted, and the
Secretary will make it the occasion Of q eom-
plimentary request for his continuance in the
service.
1t il proposed to station a vessel of war
outside of Charleston harbor to collect the
revenue.
Amos Tuck has been nominated Naval Of.
fcer of Boston, and Mr.. Phillips collector OF
Salem.
WASHINGTON, March Il.
The N. Y. fribune's correspondent asserts
that tho rumors about Fort Pickens being
given up are entirely unfouuted. This for.
tress en- be re- iHferced, and it viii be.
An extra session Of Congress is likely soon
to be called to supply the omission of the
last, and enable the administration to assert
the authority of the government. The poll
cy will probably be to repeal the laws MA
king tho ports Of the seeding States ports
OF foreign entry, and to station national yes
sells there to prevent foreign importations.
The Forts at Key Yves. and Tortugas can-
not be given up because they may be easily
reinforced, and are Of national Importance in
a military and commercial aspect. Fort
Sumter involves point Of honor only.
1t is known that the intention Of the Pres
ident is to first fill the vacancies which exist,
and which must be filled during the present
session of the Senate. Excepting in few
instances, other appointments will be de
ferred until this lie done. ln the meantime
applicants are required to file their papers in
the proper departments.
The officers Of the army met at the war
department at noon day, and 10 company
with Lieut.. Gen. Scott and Secretary Cam.
eron, proceeded to the White House, and
formally paid their respects to the President.
The Presijant, TO day, nominated Amos
Tuck, Naval officer at Boston Willard Phil
lips, Collector at Salem, Mass.; Rufus Hos.
mer, Consul at Frankfort on the Main.
Arch. Williams, as District Judge Of Kan
sas, and VIM. p. Dole, Commissioner of In
dian Affairs, we're confirmed by the Senate
to-day. Other nominations were referred.
Enquiry at the proper quarter warrants
the assertion that no order has been issued
in reference to the evacuation Of Fort Sum-
ter.
At the request OF Secretary Chase, George
Harrington, Chief Clerk of the Treasury un
der Mr.. Corwin, to-day entered temporarily,
on the discharge Of duties Of the Assistant
Secretaryship. Mr.. Rodman has returned to
his former position as Chief CLERK. Geo. f.
Baker, of Albany, is appointed Disbursing
Clerk in the State Department.
The municipal authorities to- day pr esented
Mr.. CritteDden a copy OF joint resolution
Of respect, adopted BY the city councils. In
acknow lsdging the honor, he said he should
retire from public life with full confidence
that the nation will soon come out OF its
struggles and be able to look with jov upon
dangers which bad cemented them more firm
~ together.
The Armstrong court martial organized
to-day.