Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-03-27
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Especial Dispateh 70 the Oinairnat GtEette -Black-he'
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WAsHIEGToE, March 23.-The Senate to-
day presented a singular scene, their being no
less than the most determines resistance from
Democratic members to the proposed change in
the officers Of that body. When it became
evident that the Republicans intended to elect
a new sergeant-at-arms, the Democrats, headed
by Breckenridge, Bright and Powell, hllibus-
tered, BY making dilatory motions, and speak
ing on them until two hours had passed, when
the Senate went into executive session.
TIE opposition Senators claim that it is not
usuaIto make changes IN the Senate on a change
Of the Administration there having been but
two secretarys and three seTgeant-at-arms
from the foundation Of the Government.
Rather than have had the resolution pass, a
secession from the Senate would have found
itself without the necessary quorm. This was
& we'll credited rumor about the chamber this
morning. Another attempt will be made on
Monday to proceed to the election Of officers.
The southern Democrats in the Senate OPP
posed the confirmation Of BuTlingsme, nomin-
ated as Minister 70 Austria, but Douglas in
dorssd him.. The vote was tbirty-two yeas to
eight nays.
At least two sleeps Of war will be built at
the Philadelphia navy yard.
There is a great pressure en- the President
for appointments TO fll the vacancies in the
army caused BY the late numerous resigna-
tons.
The Charleston Courier Of yesterday says
that Major Anderson bias had a conversation
with Paymaster HUT, and stated that he was
in daily expectation Of receiving BY mail the
orders for the evacuation OF Fort Sumter, and
hoped to get them that day. His supply Of
fuel and provisions was nearly exhausted, so
much SO that If not speedily relieved, the gar
rison would be compelled 10 burn some Of the
~rv rurrf.uru NUv fuef NTa4.~ NrI,r1-, -
pressed a preference for the Charleston and
New York line Of steamers, to a public vessel,
for the embsrkation Of bis troops, the former
having better accommodations. He stated that
the fort would be given up to the South Caro-
lima authorities, after an examination by the
authorized officer and a receipt taken for the
property.
II is thought that the United States troops
will not be withdrawn from Texas, but will
remain to serve as a basis for a Union move
ment.
Gen. Scott adds that Lieut.. Gilman, one Of
the witnesses alladed to, cannot be had from
Fort Pickens for six months, which shows
that the Government is not going to e~vacuate
that fort. There is sufficient authority for
asserting that the Administration intends to
hola Fort Piekens, neither reinforcing nor
eVssuating.
The Official census Of the United States has
ius. been completed, and shows a total popu
istion Of tbifty-one millions four hundred and
twentv-nine thousand eight hundred and nine
ty-one. OF these. three millions nine hundred
and hfty-one Thousand eight hundred and one
are slaves.
II is now generally admitted that some de-
cided policy must be adopted to neutralize the
effect OF the low tariff Of the Southern Con-
fcderacy.
WASHINGTON, March A-The Cabinet yes
terdsy bad a long session, when not only were
the subjects OF the important appointments
considered, but the long psnding question Of
the policy to be pursued toward the Confsd-
crate States.
Il seems to be we'll understood IN circles that
nav be credited, that Gov. Seward viii reply
in 4 few days to the southern commissioners
The letter win be addressed to the people Of
the seeded States through them, and while in
timating The continued peace policy Of the Ad-
ministrstion, will most earnestly solicit peace
able and concilistory conduct IN return He
win avoid the issue Of the recognition OF the
Confederate States, and appeal to The people
North and South to meet h. national conven-
( ton for a settlement Of difEcuities.
The moment the coumissioners receive this
reply, hey will return to Montgomery and
comm1Dicsse with the new Government. Mat
tiers will then be allowed to rest until the mis-
sion 10 Englsnd and France from the Confed-
crate States is recognized or rejected.
In the event Of recgniton, Of which the
commissioners are perfectly confident, the
Halted States will, OF eoursR, be bound to fol-
ow that course In accordaIs with the l7w OF
nations, and recognize the in.