, 1861-03-08


them in, and after toast IN California wine to
himself and wife, be made stirring Union
speech, closing with the expression Of the
hopo that all his visitors would get offices.
This wns received with hearty concurrence. ::
They then called on senator Baker, Vice Pres
ilent Hanlin and Senntor johnson. Their
visit to Gen, Scott was deferred until to-day.
Numerous .otl1er Slate delegations Were Ell
cared in whiting to-day. Gen. Scott was
called upon to make two speeches in the
course OF m hour and half.
Dispatches from Flag officer Stribling were
received at the Navy Department to-day. He
Estates that in consequence OF: the disturbed
;state Of China, he had not Until Jan. LIST con
:sidered It proper to send any vessels to the
southwark. The John Adams had sailed for
Manila, Siam and Singapore. The commerce
of the United States with siam, ha says, is Of
visit Of 1nan,of war to that country Is advisar
BILE. At all the countries around, the China sea
and japan, the frequent presence Of men.of.War
is beneficial to our commerce as well rs to our
countrymen residing there. He expected to
go Eorth with the Hartford and Saginau.
Crawford, Forsyth: and Roman, the commis-
ssoners from the Southern ConfsdcracE, are IN
III 'ashington, aud it is said will make known
the object Of their visit to the President On
Tue2day. ~'-
4 plumber of Senators Of the late Congress
left to-dny, among them ex-senator Bigler OF
f9uuhflfilIA- LII 4A1PADA1N.44 'eA11toAc ~DA-
template holding q caucus to agree on new
officers for that body.
WAsH1Naron, March THE War Depart
n,ent to-day received letters from Major An
leraon, dated the 4th, but they contained
nothing Of special Importance. The most
South Carolina authorities. Postal facilities
are still open to him, and the privilege Of mar
leting to a limited extent continues.
Gen. Cameron leaves here to day for Penn
sy1yania. He has not yet qualified, and will
probably return on Monday. In the meantime,
ut: Holt, By request, wil continue a. to dis
John Jones, Of Illinois, was o.day appointed
Superintendent of Statistics. in the State De-
partment, vice Il. c. Mclaughlin.
Numerous visitors were at the different De-
partments this morning, and many apphca~
II Tie N new wa Cabinet held their first meeting to-
d1y.
The corps diplomatic called upon the Presi-
dent this afternoon. The Prussian Minister,
Baron Won Geralt, made the address.
Toratio King will probably be appointed
End Assistant Post Master General
Gilbs.vt Rodman is the leading candidate for
the Chief Clerkshlp OF the treasury Depar1-
ment. ,,--
morrow TO visit tie Convention and exert his
influence for Peace. ;...--....-.-
Is ramored tha: Senator sanns9 pTss5s pos '5s
to remnin in the Senate as CHAIRMAN OF lne
accept the appointment OF Minister to Eng
land, which it is understood is likely to be
t,ndered.
It is rumorod t1at Gen. Abbott i to go as
Consul to Callao, Peru.
The appointment Of John J.. Crit.enden to
one Of tie vacant seats on the Supreme Court
Bench is war1nly favored by Senator Sumner
and others. They take the position that his
appointment will be q peace offering to tho
Border States and significant of Mr.. LIncoln's
regard to the South. Senator Trumbuu and
others oppose Mr. Crittenden's appointment
determined to present no appointment that
will have . tendency to divide the party.
The Diplomatic Corps, in full costume, paid
an of1icil visit to the President to-day, and
were introduced by Secretary Seward. Fig
aniere, the Portuguese Minister, delivered an
previously furnished 1fr: Lincoln, expressive
Of the goodwill and feeling Of the respective
Governments to that Of the United States, and
for the SUCCESS of the Administration. The
President replied With much warmth, heartily
reciprocating the sentiments expressed. All
the members Of The corps wer@: then intro
duced, after which the Cabinet were sevesa}ly
introduced to the corps. Mrs. Lincoln was
subsequently presented, and for some minutes
there was general unrestrained conversation.
Senior Hertando has been appointed Com
missioner for the Convention under the Cass-
Herran treaty with New Grenada, He is ex-
pected here By the end Of the month.
Judge Campbell Of the Supreme Court has
not resigned.
No nominations were made by lhe President
to the Senate to-day.
Passed Assistant Surveyor Darlington, OF
Virginia, Lieute. Simmons AID Hall Of South
Carolina, and Midshipman Hall Of Georgia,
have resigned their positions in the navy.
There will be q public reception at the Ex-
ecuti7e mansion tomorrow evening.
WASHINGTON, March 7-The Charleston
Courier Of the 5th says Gen. Bearusard cx-
presses perfect confidence, alter viewing the
torti1fcatlons Sumter, that it can be reduced,
md it was only question Of time.