The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-16

ssesSarn: District Attorney, i'ai 2 Holland
,oS MARSHA. j. zorsss Dass,s. Attorney,
Tatum.
1sIas-Judge, Marshal, W. t Austin; District
Judge jackson declined the appointment for Georgia,
and Judge Hemphill the appointment for Texas.
In the marine corps the following appointments have
been made
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Holmes, Florida; A. j. Hays and R.
7. Thorn, Alabama; A. c. Van Bentbuysen Louisiana.
Fust Lfeuteno~ts-C. l. Sayer. Alabama Il. l. Ingra-
ham, South Carona; B. X. Howell, Louisiana.
All Of these resigned officers Of the United states
service, excepting Captains Thorn and Van Benthuyssn
MosrGoMExY, April Q, 1861.
The pressure upon the President by those who wish
immediate action taken at tho forts is not easily resisted,
and he quite Of the impotence of the troops
their anxious desire 10 make the attack; but
assure you that, notwithstanding the demonstrations
making Of warlise nature the administration here
not just yet going TO do the thing enemies wish Us TO
do but determined to place the Washington govern.
ment in the wrong II possible. AT tie time, the
refusal OF the latter to Commissioners in
official capacity and W treat with them il tantamout 10
declaration Of war; and circumstances may arise which
will compel the Confederate troops TO strike the nrst
blow.
venture to say, that although undoubtedly
state Of actual war, II s not more imminent on
msnt considers it almost in possession, and the
Of Confederate will be entirely preserved
by keeping closely invested and starving its holders
out believe President Davis insends TO give Mr.
Lincoln tho advantage which opening the war would
place in his hands unless action shall become
cessty.
It is believed here that the fleet Of vessels and
merchant Steamers containing stores which have
lately left New York and other ports is bound for the
forts at Key West and Pensacola baseof operations
so place the federal in command of the
Gulf.
Beyond increased activity in the War Department
hear Of nothing going On in government cir ,les
MONTGOMERY, April 10, 1851.
The late exciting adviCes from the North have
aroused the patriotism which had been qu!escent under
the belief our confederacy would be recognized and
the forts surrendered.
The Alabama regiment Colonel Tennent Lomax, have
rendered their to the Governor Of Alabama and
win doubtless be accepted.
The Floroa regiment, composed Of about six hundred
men, Is expected TO here Columbus Its way
TO Pensacola this evening and tomorrow.
The Oglethorpe infantry, Of Augusta, Ca, Captain
Adams arrived here last night and start forFort Pckens
to. morrow morning.
MONTGOMERY, April Is, 1851.
Secretary Toombs has received despatch from Senator
Breckinridge and Governor Magon, saying that Ken
lucky greatly excited and sympathizes entirely with
South Carolina and that 900 men Of the border States
under arms, to move at moments notice. upon the
order Of the War Department at Montgomery.
Prominent gentlemen in Virginia telegraph 10 Mont
gomeIy that Virginia will probably secedc to morrow
General Pillow has just arrived TO offer to President
Davis a division of Tennessee troops.
Vice President Stephens has arrived.
Should Virginia unite with the Confederacy President
Davis VIII vacate his seat at Montgomery-the Vice
President assuming his duties-and will make his head
quarters Richmond in ten days, with Gen Beauregrd
as second in command. Gen. Bragg can take care Of
Pensacola The foregoing is by authority.
The Cabinet will await President Lincon's official pro-
clamaton before taking action.