New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-09
MATTERS IN WASHING TON.
The Heralds dispatches cay:

"Tho moot intense excitement prevails among the
Senators and Representatives from the Gulf and Cotton
States They regard the reinforcement of Major An;
derson as declaration Of war; and have telegrapaed
the Charestonians to sink tho vessel if possible, be-
fore she lands her cargo If there has not been already
collision there will be in less than twenty hours.
The South talk war, and they say that nothing can
avertit
major Anderson's brother, who was dispatched by
the GCvermenet to witt Major Anderson some days
ago returned here this evening. Immediately after
bis arrival here he called upon the President and Gen.
Scott, and reported TO them the condition OF affairs ut
Fort Sumter. He says bis brother has all the mum ;
tions and supplies thai required for the present. and
can defend himseh against the entire South. His
brother, he says, does not apprehend any serious
trouble in case Of attack He does not believe that
they will make any demonstration for some time. In
regard 10 re6nforcements, the Government he says,
do tley think proper. There is no doubt he de-
tires them although he has made no such demand. ne
sent a confidential communication to Gen. Scott vi
course its contents are not known His brother states
that he not aware when he left that reinforce
ments hsd been sent.
1.-The people in this District arc very much alarmed;
Several Of United States troops are expected
here tonight.
"Georaia has inanguraed important measures in re-
gard TO ber financial and commercial arrangements
with Europe. She sends abroad at once one OF her
Os distinguished citizens, charged with an important
piSsiop. The Commissioner will have under III. an'
ttoi,v the question Of the recognition by foreign Pow
ers OF the seeding States as Governments dc tato. he
will also be charged with the duty OF negotiating os
sis of credit and exchange by which the cotton crop
can be hypothecated in Europe and moved Tor Joint
account But the most important duty OF tho Comms.
sioner will be in regard TO the question OF revenue Ii
tie Government shall make arrangements 10 coiect the
revenue Of Southern seaports 1t Is arranged that the
Cotton States will pronounce for free trade ana direct
TAXATION They will proceed to raise the revenue for
the South BY direct taxation giving notice TO foreign
Governments that Southern ports are open TO the I'M
portatiun Of their merchandise free Of duty, and that
the imposition of duties by the United States Govern-
ment Is unlawful and unauthorized. The question
would therefore become n foreign one, and England
,nd France will be left 10 decide between Northern
alliance and free trade with the Sonth.
"Tie Commissioners from Georgia will be strength
enel by the concurrent recognition of the other Cotton
States.
Comnssioner He IT, however, citizen of that State,
man OF distinction, of national reputation, and we'll
known in New.Iork. He will arrive here III few
days and possibly the foreign Ministers will be sonnd-
ed to their views In any case, the deofYia oom-
missioner proceeds direct TO Europe, backed by the
Cotton Power.
"The postsl facilities organized by Georgia are in-
tended give the Southern States independent ser
vice for the transmission Of exchange ana vainsoie
CONNER, ial letters direct TO Europe. 1t is believed
that the first steamer will arrive in Savannah from Eu-
rope by the 18th of March. The steamers will fly the
Enelish or French dag.
at is understood that prominent members oil the
diplomatic eorps have addressed this Government 10
reerer &c TO the commercial interests OF respective
countres il view Of the present political troubles, ana
what degree OF protection may be expected or some
thing to tbis effect. The government, however NAE
not yet replied.
The He,old gives the following account Of the re-
siguation of Secretary Thompson:
Secretary Thompson this morning called upon the
PretideLt and rhowed him dispatch heh he has just
received from Judge Longsreet OF Chareston, de7r'
ing know whether re&nforcenens had been sent TO
Major Anderson. The Precedent at Informed him
that the steamer Star of the West had been chartered
and was on her way to Charleston with two hundred
and fifty United States troops.
This az the first intmsticn Secretary Thompson
had that troops had been cent He states that order
had been given fome ten DAYS ago by Secretary Holt
and Gen. Scott, but that the President revoked It.
The day following, the Cabinet met, and the whole
subject was discussed, and it was finally determined
that mes enger should he cent TO Major Anderson,
with view OF ascertaning his exact condition, aud
whether he really desired reinforcement. They had
his letters before them AT that time, in which be dis
tincy stated that he did not require any reeniorc
ments unless attacked. The messenger was dispa hod
and was agreed that nothing should be done until
they heard from Major Anderson.
q asst Saturday Secretary Thompson aud Secretary
Toucey Lad head of the movement Of trcoPs IN New
York and called upon the Preden, to know the fscs.
He stated that if any such orders had been given he
would have them revoked He authorized the Score
tary Of War; on Saturday, 10 telegraph TO tho com
nanoer of the Star of the West band the troops AZ
Norfolk or Fort Monroe, and not TO go to Charleson.
The President WAS informed the following day that
the vessel lad departed before the telegraph reached
there. Thu il the whole story.
Secretary Thompson Immediately telegraphed
Judge Longsreot at Charleston, that troops had been
ordered 70 reinforce Major Anderson. Secretary
Thompson then addressed lettor TO the President,
resipung biz seat in the Cabinet In ths letter he de-
tails the facts ~ have above stated He maintains
that he hAa been deceived and that the deception Is
apparent He does not hold the President entirely
rtsronsble for all this He il Of opinion that Secretary
Holt and General Scott moro u blame than any.
body elsse. The letter. while couched in respectful
language, ID pretty severe"
The ~ y. 7ir,es correspondent says
cit j. understood here that the Sub-1reasurer OF
Charleston has communicated the fac. to the Govern
n.nt that the South Carolina authorities will not allow
him TO pay any drafts not even to pay An
der.ons men. All the csh in his vaults IL 10 be re-
tanned there.
at Is now ascertsined that all the seeding States
have drawn their quota Of arms for 1861 III advance
The order from South Carolina was filled only few
DAYS before the pazage Of the ordinance of sccorson
FROM CHARLESTON.