The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-27

elseWhere, and proceed at once to call out the mill
tia Moreover, it is decidedly doubtful if the force
on this river at present can be moved away without
the men are paid; and if all the reports true,
Uncle Sam has not the necessary amount of spon-
dulix to do this with.
1t is very well settled now, that if the present
Federal force is turned over to the State by Gen.
Twiggs, at San Antonio, most of the men will i'm
mediately enlist under the Texas banner, and we
shall have the same protection as ever. If not it
has been officially notified that Texas Rangers will
be IN the field at moments notice; and two or
three companies of Rangers on this frontier, under
Ben McCuiloch, would soon produce grand results.
From Washington.
MEETING OF THE TARIFF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The Committee of Con-
ference, Messrs Simmons, Hunter and Bger, on
the part of the Senate, and Sherman, Phelps and
Moorehead, on the part of the House, on the dsa-
greeing amendments to the tariff bill, namely, the
tax on tea and coffee, tonight had meeting
when the Committee the part of the Senate
agreed to recede from it, and recommend concur
rent action to that body, which will doubtless
adopt the report. This will pass the bill through
both Houses. The estimated revenue from this
source was S5,O0O,00O.
MR.. LINCOLN Is OFFICIALLY INFORMED OF HIS ELEC-
TIoN.
Mr.. Trumbu, on the part of the Senate, and
Messrs. Washburne, of Illinois, and Burngame on
the part of the House, having been appointed
joint committee for that purpose, waited on Mr..
Lincoln and officially informed him of his election
to the Presidency, and afterwards called on Mr..
Hamin upon similar errand. Each was furnished
with the certificate Of Vice President Breckenridge
and Speaker Pennington, as to the result of the
official vote and their declaration of the election of
these gentlemen. The interview in each case was
of short duration, and they formally sgufed their
acceptance of the respective offices. This fact will
be reported to the two Houses of Congress
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
The postponement of Stanton's volunteer bill
until Thursday, is regarded as indicative of its
defeat
The first proposition to be voted on in the House
tomorrow, in connection with the report of the
Committee of Thirty Three is the resolution of the
representatives from the Pacific Coast, Messrs.
Burch and Stout, recommending National Con-
vention, with a view of attaining settlement of
the national difficulties.
a memorial was received to-day by Mr.. Lincoln,
unanimously signed by the Republican members of
the New Jersey Legislature, recommending Repre-
sentative Colfax for Postmaster General.
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
RALEIGH, Feb. 26.-The Legislature adjourned
yesterday morning. There is some talk of an ex
ira session if the of the next few weeks are
unfavorable to compromise.
The Southern Confederacy
MONTGOMERY, Feb. 26.-Several models of flags
for the Confederacy were presented to-day. Several
acts were engrossed and secrecy removed there
from. They Are entitled as follows: An act
to define accurately the exemption from duty
of certain goods; an act modifying the navigation
laws; an act in relation to the slave trade, with
punishment defined; an act organizing the general
staff of the army; an act authorizing the estab-
lishment of additional ports of entry and delivery.
Texas Convention Election.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 26.-The Texas Convention
election at Galveston and Houston resulted in favor
of the secession candidates by a strong majority.
MIR. LincOln's Cabinet.
HAREBBUEG, Feb. ga private despatch from
Washington, from a high Republican source, re-
ceived here to-day, confirms the report OF the ap-
pointment of John Bell to seat in Mr.. Lincoln's
cabinet.
INTERESTING FROM FORT SUMTER.
correspondent of the New York Post writing
from Charleston on the 10th inst, says the State
troops all for assaulting Fort Sumter. They
think that the honor of their State demands the
pulling down of the Stars and Stripes, and, Vel
lington said of his young soldiers will crush to
death as to dance in the attempt. 1t is very
possible that these words may excite ''pooh'' or
"pshaw," but the men are in earnest, and have
pluck enough to render any formidable.
The garrison, mostly Irishmen, have been work
ing night and day in completing the fortifcation,
at the period of their occupation in such imper-
feet state that they could not have resisted an at
tack, had one been made by the Charlestonans
The main doorway Is built up so that two men can
not walk abreast through it. One armed with a
raTe ar aer or bowie might defend it against hun
Just within, opposite the door, IS uge mortar.
The stones on the wharf have been removed to
strengthen the weak side of the fort. There are
piles of hand grenades ready for use. The lower
casemates have been closed fast, the guns shOtted
and piles of grape and canister placed beside
them.
The Major looks harassed and wan, but perfectly
resclute; he can talk of nothing but the fort and
his position he admits that he dreams oft by night
when be sleeps He depores the responsibility
forced upon him, admits that his sympathies are
with the South, but declares that, first Of ALL he is
a United States officer. He objects to his endorse
ment by abolition Journals declares that they pub
lish forged letters attributed to himself and his Off
GERS. His men are all faithful and resolute, in
perfect military discipline, they never grumbled or
mutinied-al stories to that effect being unmitiga
ted lies. They look haggard and worn, and pre-
serve strict silence when questioned. They do not
now expect to be reinforced. Major Anderson still
hopes the business may be settled without blood
shed. But he will defend himself to the last if at
tackled. Such, three nights ago, was the internal
aspect of Fort Sumter.
The Augusta tGeorgia) Con8titutiOnaIist OF Tues
day contains the following special despatch
FCHARLEsToN, Feb. l6.--The floating battery is
nearly completed and will be launched tomorrow
at two O'Clock. 1t is said to be a very complete
work of its kind"
RUMORS FROM WASHINGTON.
TFron, The Correspondence Of the Western JournGlsl
Mr.. LINCoLN's CABINET.
There appears to be a growing conviction among
many prominent Republicans, that an impression
auguring we'll for a cOnciliatory and conceding
policy of the incoming administration was made
upon the President elect at the dejeuner given by
Moses Ii. Grinuel in his honor during his stay in
New York.
1t is likewise asserted here, with good deal of
assurance, that the opposition of the financial
magnates of the Empire City to the appointment
of Senator Cameron to the Secretaryship of the
Treasury was made apparent during the political
breakfast, and rendered the substitution of another
party more than probable.
However this may be, it is certain that
nothing definite will be made known in reference
to the composition of the Cabinet, beyond the ap-
puintment of Seward and Bates, until after the in
auguTation.
The Cabinet of MIR. Lincoln will take something
of the following shape:-
Secretary Of State. Mr. Seward ofN Y.
Secretary Of the Treasury Mr. Cameron, Of Pa.
Secretary of Mt o1ay q Bar hK Of GF Nd
Secretary of the Navy. y........Mr. Welles of Conn.
Secretary of the Interior ...... Mr.. Smith, of Ind
Postmaster General. Etherdge of Tenn
Attorney General. Mr.. Bates, of Missouri.
When Mr. Lincoln was at Harrisburg, the Gov
ernor, Attorney General and other officials of the
State of Pennsylvania waited upon Mr.. Lincoln and
assured him that the opposition to Mr.. Cameron
was well founded and had been Withdrawn
This gives Mr.. Cameron a clear field.
Another report as to the construction of Mr.
Lircon's Cabinet is as follows:
Secretary of State e............Mr. Seward
Attorney General. .....-....,..Mr Bates
Secretary of the Navy.......Mr Gilmer, Of NC
Secretary of the Interior Mr. G. B Smith, Of Ind
Postmaster General ...........Mr. Wells.
Secretary of the Treasury 1900 Mr.. Cameron.
The struggle for the ascendancy between the
radicals and the conservatives, to which shall
control Mr. Lincoln in the construction of his Cabi-
not, is carried on with great vigor The former,
from their appearance, are not only hopeful, but
sanguine of ultimate success.
| 1t is understood that fourteen Republican Sena-
tors have united in a petition protesting against
| Mr.. Stewards appointment as Secretary of State.
There is a much larger force in the House who are
working like beavers to oust him, and If they can
not accomplish their object, to oist such men upon
| Mr.. Lincoln as will be obnoxious to Senator Sew
ard.
The President elect listens atentvely, but is pro
foundly silent to what he intends TO do. He ha;
| intmated pretty clearly to those who have talked
with him, that he will act upon his Judgment
in the selection of his constitutional advisers.
A large delegation from ryland, in the interes
of Henry Winter Davis for position in the Cabi
net, waited on Mr.. Lincoln to-day. The urgen
claims of the Blair family, in behalf of Montgome
ry Blair for similar position will interfere will
the success of Davis for a Cabinet position, but h
will probably be rendered a foreign mission,
seat on the Supreme bench.
| John Bell, of Tennessee, arrived here this eve
ming and is coseted with Mr.. Lincoln. 1t is under
stood he has been or will be rendered the position
of Secretary of War. He will not accept withou
comforting with his delegation. If the Presiden
elect has rendered him this position, it is assert
ed he has by the Peace Commissioners from Tennes
ivaiv hat