The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-03
Threatened Decisive Action by
the Administration.
Activity I'm the War and Navy
Departments.
An American Fleet to Concentrate at
st. Domingo.
Orders Sent to the Brooklyn
Navy Yard,
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The army and navy suddenly being put upon war
footing and the knowing state that looks toward
Spain, growing out Of her designs upon st, Domingo.
Such activity both these OF the service has not
been visible for long time. The government is fully
appzed OF the intentions Of Spain towards that island
and will not permit her to take possession Of it, Tn
doubtedy the government feel that collision in that
direction would divert the attention Of the country from
internal quarres, and lead TO favorable termin-
alton Of our troubles
is known here that understanding has existed for
some time between the English, French and American
governments not to allow spain any other govern
ment obtain a foohold upon that Island. In relation
to this matter their policy Us not only important I, us in
support the Monroe doctrine but peculiarly to
the present time, In view OF domestic troubles 1t
feared that the administration has cot the nerve TO
step boldly forward in the matter
An officer ef the dsvy this morning he had rea
son to believe that a rupture would with Spain
within twenty days. II is known that orders have Just
gone out vessels to hold themselves in read
ness for immediate service. The Powh atan, New
York. whose discharged the DAY before ycster
day Is ordered TO receive back her crew, and
prcrare for This is regarded very sigui icant
THE APPOINTMENTS TO OFFICE. ETC,
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The HEALTH PRESIDENT.
The Presdtnt well enough to-day ID perform his
oiics duties f,om ten A. NJ to one O'Clock P. NJ. after
which he took drive visiting the quarters of some of
the troops
TBE CALIFORNIA APPOINTMENTS.
II is positively asserted by persons high in authority
that the President has decided sill OF the California
appointments, except Collector, which vii, be Gxet TO-
morrow when senator Baker returrs II is said that
Mr. Brdseye is withdrawn as candidate for Collector,
place, backed by Senator Baker.
Those thoroughly posted, however express the opinion
that Mr.. Rankin will be appointed Collector.
PENNSYLVANIA APPOINTMENTS.
Governor Curtin apd Secretary Of State Mcclure arrived
here to night from Harrisburg and will have interview
with the Pr about the Pennsylvania a
pointments Secretary Cameron returned from Pennsy
vania with his family to-day
THE APPOINTMENTS
II is confidently expected that the New York appoiat-
ments will be made tomorrow.
Collector Barney had long interview With the Presl
dent and Secretary Chase this forenoon BE will return
to New York to morrow morning, and Immediately as
sumo his Office and decapitaoDs will forth
with. During his stay here large tail Of applicants for
positions under him almost constantly attached to
his heels
BOSTON APPOINTMENTS
The Massachusetts, members or Congress will meet at
private residence in Boston 10 settle the few
appointments left for that provincial Berkshire
county has already obtained three Of the best Offices in
the gift Of the President and is applicant for three
four more. The administration is determined that Bos
tonians shall have the remaining appoint nents in tina
city.
THE ELECTION IN CONNECTICUT
The republicans expected to lose Nr Woodruff in Con
nectcu, who elected two years ago By the division
of the democrats who united this election the
defeat Of Mr. Ferry is surprise to the republicans
TINES CORRESPONDENT.
Mr.. Russell of the Lonton 7es is the CUES, Of Sena
Douglas at dinner to day. and leaves for the South
Friday, accompanied by Theodore R. Davis, young
artist, of New York.
TIE GOVERNMENT LoAs.
The friends of the administration greatly rejoicing
over the favorable which the loan will
taken The loss Of Congressman In Connecticut and tho
result OF the Western municipal elections however,
what their satisfaction.
SERVICE.
proposition has been made By the Baltimore aud Ohio
Railroad Company, and lie under the c0nstxaton of
lost 0ce Department to change the sch dgle time
the arrival Of the ma Is Washington and tho
South earlier than now and, through connection a; Seg
York with the Sound steamers for Boston New Eng
West The chsnge is to Toxic eec, OF tae 18th lost pro
vided the Southern lines arrange accordingly.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Commissioners from the Southern coa'edsrscy
dsbelieve the il the press relative ~ the rein
forcement OF Fort Pickens have 50 advised .hsc
government at Montgomery.
Commander Pepdergrast, named Ia one o. those r.
ports ordered to land a; Foot Pic<els, is 1T
Norfolk instead or at Pensacola
It ia believed the heavy bidding Tor tas oaa day
mainly in consequence " from high auar
ters Of pacific policy tie part o. tds administration
The War Department bas received The resignation 81
Captain wnder, appointed from MarJlani
The federal company OF sappe-s aod miners will leave
this city tomorrow it Ia supposed for For: Hamilton,
and the two artillery companies, Csp.l1s Mg,uder AM
Barry will probably follow during this Tges TO the
point
General Lane, just previous TO leaving Sev York Cor
the Pacific, wrote to a friend here-''I ol o. p1
tics but shall continue to stand by the right will
urge the democracy OF Oregon 10 adopt the constitution
OF the Confederate states as their platform
ADMISSIONS TO THE SOUTHERN ARXY.
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II has frequently been stated that the Confederate
state would not accept the services o. officers
OF the army AMI navy who had resigned outside Of the
seceded States. An officer OF the army addressed let
ter few days ago to President Davis upoa the subject
aud this morning received the following reply
CoSYEnzr srg STATES or AMERICA,
WAR DEPARTMENT, Montgomery, March 20, 1851
LIEUTENANT :Sir-I am instructed by the Secre,1ry
Of War TO state to you in reply 70 your letter OF the gath
inst that officers of the United states army resigned on
Of the secession Of the Confederate States
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