New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-15

started for Charleston VIII return 10 New-lofh'
unless means be promptly taken to intercept 1t
with orders to proceed to Fort Pickens. That
purpose is now entertained. and may be acted
upon, unless the orders cover sufficient dlscre-
tionary authority to the officers commanding the
fleet TO exercise their own Judgment upon such
state of facts Us has occurred, and which must
have been foreseen as among the reasonable con-
tingencies
REINFORCEMENT or PlCKENs.
Reliable intelligence has been received here,
giving assurance of the reinforcement OF foft
Pickens, according to the orders stated IN lHE
TRIBUNE three weeks ago, and which have been
repeatedly denied by Ignorant newsmoDgers.
That fort is now in condition. if properly sup
ported by The ships of war, to make successful
defense, even aganst the large army which invests
it. aud which will doubtless be ehthused by the
news from Sumter. The sOclabo terms which
have recently existed between some of the Off.
Gers of both forces have excited much remark
aud some apprehension that, in case of collision,
there might be detection. Events there will
be watched with increased interest from this
fact. 1t is time that notice was served on the
besieging army that ne further works would be
permitted bearing upon Fort Pickens. Major
Anderson was hemmed in with q circle Of dc.
struction, without being able to raise finger.
LEADING DEMOCRATS FOR DECISIVE MEASURES.
Judge Douglas and other leading Democrats,
who have heretofore favored peace policy, now
. openly advocate the most decisive measures, and
avOw their readiness TO sustain the Government
heartily and theoretically. Other opponents
have come forward in the same patriotic spirit,
and the feeling is spreading. The traitors at the
North, who have been afiliating and cooperating
with the conspiratOrs South, ought to be marked
as public enemies They are responsible for the
belief, which is largely entertained in the South,
that at the first clash Of arms the Northern
Democracy would enter the field against the
Administration. They are responsible, ALEC, for
having aided this reasonable rebellion in other
ways
AFFAIRS IN TEXAS.
Although Sam Houston applied here month
ago for assistance to sustain his legal authority
as Governor of Texas, he las recently written
advising against sending troops there. This
change of front needs explanation, but in the
mean time the policy here cannot be altered to
suit such caprices.
From Another Cores poRdeDG
WASHINGTON, April "a, 1861.
TIE PLAN FOR RELIEVING FORT SUMTER.
The plan for provisioning Fort Sumter was
based upon tie fact of unusual high tide in
Charleston barber on the 10th, lltb, and 18th,
which would enable stesm.tugs to float over the
shoals, out of reach Of the rebel batteries on
Morris Island. The STERN delayed the vessels,
and when they arrived it was too late. The war
ships were simply 10 lie outside and protect the
transports from the rebel vessels that might be
sent TO stop their passage over the shoals.
VIGOROUS MEASURES.
The attack and capture OF the fort will be fol-
lowed by the most vigorous measures on the par.
Of the Government. An extra session Of Con-
gsess will be called at once; proclamation
issued for 5000 volunteers; the rebel States
will be officially declared in o state of rebellion,
and commerce with foreign countries prohibited.
The mails viii also probably be withdrawn.
THE EFFECT IN VIRGINIA.
Mr.. Bolts thinks these events will not hurt
the Union cause in Virginia. There is to be a
new baptism of the Republic, and the water may
be Redeemed, but We shall have . country and
Government in the end.
from Another Correspondent
WASHINGTON, April II, 1861.
THE PATRIOTISM OF MAJOR ANDERSON.
Some have questioned the patriotism Of Major
Anderson for surrendering 50 soon. But the Adj
ministratiOn has the most undoubtlng confidence
in his fidelity and courage, and that he held out
az long as possible. He was utterly out of pro-
visions, except little salt pork and is believed
to have surrendered from shere exhaustion. Pas
sengers who left Charleston late on Friday night,
say Minor AndersOn's fire all through the day
averaged four and five guns minute. His CO.
lmbiads shook houses to their foundations xix
miles away.
Senator Chestnut spent several hours on Thurs
day night, trying to persuade Major Anderson to
surrender or e,acaate The passengers believe
the Conicderates had several killed and wounded.
THE FEELING IN WASHINGTON.
In view Of the forthcoming call for troops by
the President, the tone Of feeling in this city is
admirable Secession clustered last night, but
covers tonight.
To the Associated Press
WAsHISeroS, Saturday, April 10, 1861
The capital continues in frantic state of excitement
Business half suspended Groups Of individuals, dis
cussng the bombardment Of Fort Sumter gathered
at the corners; the telegraph Offices, the White House.
and the War and Navy Departments are bssieged by
crowds Of eager inquirers. The hotel obbes aud par
lors were i nmed with humanity all the morning.
The Republicans are wild with Indignation, andcurse
the rebels and cheer Major Anderson most Justify.
The President and Cabinet have been in session