Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-03
AFFAIRS AT THE NATIONAL CAP
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WAsHloGToN, March %.
THE DEMOCRATIC SENATORS r1LLlEUsYER1SG
The Senate t-eay presented most sin
guIar scene, there being no less than the
most determined resistance from the Demo-
cratic members to the proposed change in
the officers in that body. When it became
evident that the Republicans intended 10
}elect new Sergeant at Arms, the Demo-
crate, headed by Breckinridge. Bright and
Powell, filibustered. by making dilatory
motions and speaking on them till two hours
had passed, when the Senate went into ex-
ccutiye session.
| The opposition Senators claim that it is
not usual to make changes in Senate on a
change Of The administration; there having
been but two Secretaries and three Sergeant
alarms from the foundation of the Govern
mcnt. Rather than have had the resolution
pass, secession by the opposition Senator's
wouln have taken place, and the Senate
would have found itself without the neces-
sary quorum. This was well-creditcd ru.
NOR about the Chamber this morning.
Twelve clerks have been removed from
the Census Office. The Senate Committee
on Patents have thus far refused to report
the nomination Of Holloway of lndianana
for Commissioner Of Patents.
The nomination of George +. Stevens as
Postmaster at Obcrlin. Ohio, is pending be-
fore the Senate.
Hon. G. +. Adams, Minister to England.
protests against the appointment of Charles
l.. Wilson, OF the Chicago Journal, rs his
Secretary of Legation. He preferred his own
sor, very brilliant gentleman, and it is
understood will insist on Wilson's removal.
THE EVACUATION OF FORT sUMrrER-y1Ews
OF MAJOR ANDERSON.
The Charleston Couriee, ofyesterday SAYS
that Major Anderson has had a conyersa-
tion with Hutt, and stated that he was in
daily expectation of receiving by mail the
orders for the evacuation Of Fort Sumpter.
and hoped to get them that day. His sup.
ply of fuel and provisions was neerly ex.
hausted, so much so that if speedily re-
lievcd; the garrison would be compelled to
burn some of the gun carriages for fuel.-.-
Major Anderson expressed preference for
the Charleston and New York line Of steam.
ers, to a public vessel, for the embarkation
OF his tioops, the former having better accom-
odations. lie stated that the fort would be
given up to the South Carolina authorities,
after an examination by an authorised Off
Ger and receipt taken Of the property.
NAVAL MATTERS.
Comm odore Stringham is to be perma.
nently attached to the Navy Department in
a p osition similar to that of Adj jutant Gen.
eral in the War Department. Ha will de-
tail officers and assign stations to the ves-
sells of war.
THE UNITED STATES TROOPS IN TEXAS.
I. is thought that the Uuited States troops
The moment the Commissioners receive
reply, they will retnrn to Montgomery
and communicate with the new Governmene
Matters will then be allowed to rest until
the mission TO England and France from
thet Confederate States is recognized or re-
jcdtcd.
In the event Of recognition, of which the
Commissioners are perfectly confident, the
United States will OF course, be bound to
follow'that course in accordance with the
law of nations, and recognize them as free
and independent Government, and proceed
to make treaty Of peace and amlty with
them.
All ofthe public men writing from Mont
gomery, as we'll as those here, represent
that the reconstruction Of the Union is quito
impossible, but these views Of course can
not fully represent public sentiment
HOW THE SOUTH CAN TROUBLE TIE NORTH
There are many novel modes to be resor-
ted to by the Confederate States to the Diet :
riment of this Government, as learn from
unqustionable authority: aside from the low
tariff and export duty on cotton. A
law will be passed as soon as the govern
,nent is recog 'ized, fixing the standard of
coin lower than the present one, thus invi-
ting immense quantities of our coin for re-
melting. Should percentage be even slight,
the difference would be immense in two or
three millions.
/ TIE ARMSTRONG COURT MARTIAL.
| The court martial case of Commodore
Armstrong, for the surrender Of the Pensa-
colo Navy Yard, which has been in session
here for several days, will close its evidence
by tomorrow. Some of it is very strong
and virdict of guilty will probably be
rendered. Two important witnesses are in
Fort Pickens, and Gen. Scott says their at
tendance cannot be had.
The evidence demonstrates to military
men that the United States had ample
force to defend the yard at the time of its
surrender
! FORT P1CK1Ns NOT TO Re EVACUATED.
General Scott adds that Lieutenant Gill
man, one Of the witesses alluded TO-, cannot
he had from Fort Pickens for six months,
which shows that the government is not
going to evacuate that fort. There is sufi.
cient authority for asserting that the Ad-
minstration intends to hold Fort Pickens,
neithe. reinforcement or eyacuating.
THE CENSUS,