, 1861-03-13

WASHINGTON, March 11--Reports prevail Of
the contemplated evacuation OF Fort Sumter,
but up to 8 o'clock tonight the President had
given no order for that purpose Gentlemen
Of prominence, however, say they have infor-
nation which satisfies them that such course
will from necessity be pursued.
The Commissioners from the Confederated
States DID not see the Secretary Of Slate to-
day, but will probably make q formal applica-
ton for an interview tomorrow.
The Washington correspondent Of the New
FORK Tribune says: It is rnmored that D. ".
G. Iittlcjobn, Speaker Of the House Of AS
scuabiy OF New York State, has bee n appoint
ed Consul at Liverpool, and that Dir. Vescy,
formerly Consul at HaVre, has been appointed
Consul Mt Ai1-la- -Chappcllc.
Commodore Stewart has rendered his re-
a1guation as the Flag Officer of the Navy. He
the Honorable Board which dismissed him,
with much feeling aud effect. OF course tile
resignation will not be accepted, and the Sec
retary will doubtless mike it the occasion Of
a complimentary request for his continuance
In the Service
outside Of Charleston Harbor to collect the
Revenue
Amos Tuck has been nominated Naval OFF,
Ger Of Boston, and Mi. Phillips, Collector Of
Salem. ..-.-
The New York Tribune correspondent also
telcgraphs that the rumors about Fort Pick
ems being given up, are entirely unfoundcd
This fortress can be reinforced, and 1t will
be.
An extra session Of Congress is likely to be
soou called, to supply the omission Of the
last, and enable the Administration to assert
the authority Of the Government The policy
will probably be to repeal the laws making
the ports Of the seeding States ports Of for
eign entry, and to station National vessels
thereat, to prevent foreign importation,
The forts at Key West and Tortugns, cannot
be given up, because they may be easily rein
forced, and are Of national Importance In Il
military and commercial aspect. Fort Sumter
involves point Of honor only
WAsHESGToE, March 12-lt is known that
the intention Of the President 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 appoint
ments will be deferred until this is done. III
their papers in the proper departments.
The officers Of the Army met at the Wa:
Department at noon today, and in company
with Lieut.. Gen. Scott and Secretary Camero:.
proceeded to the White House and formally
paid their respects to the President.
The President to-day nominated to the Sen
ate c. III. Clay rs Minister to Spain, and Ihos.
Corwin as Minister to Mexico. Tie latter is
considered the most Important mission under
the Government at this time, considering the
territorial expansion question rs connected
with the Confederate States.
The President today nominated Amos Tuck
Naval Officer ut Boston, and Willard Phillips
Collector at Salem, Mass; Rufus Hosmer
Consul at Frankfort-on-thc-Ma Archiba1d
Williams as District Judge Of Kansas, and
Wm. P. Dale, Commissioner Of Indian Affairs,
were confirmed by the Senate to-day. Othsr
nominations were referred.
Enquiring at the proper quarter warrants
the assertion that no order has been issued in
reference to the evacuation Of Fort Sumter
At Secretary Chases request, George Har-
! rington, chief clerk Of the Treasury under
Corwin, to-day enter ID temporarily on tie dis,
charge Of the duties of the Assistant Secretary
ship.
Mr.. Rodman has returned to his former po,
| sition, as chief Clerk.
George E. Baker Of Albany is appointed dis.
bursting e:erk in the State Department.
The municipal authorities today presented
Mr.. Critteuden q copy Of a joint resolution o1
respect adopted by the City Council. In &C
knoMledglng the honor he said he should re
| tire from public life with full confidence that
| the nation will soon come ont Of its struggles
and be able to look with joy upon dnngers
which had cementcd them more firmly togeth
| er.
The Armstrong court martial adjourned
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