The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-30
The NATIONAL CRISIS.

then adjourned.
THE NATIONAL CRISIS.
The Relations of South Carolina with the
Federal Governmrnt-The Mission of the
Sloop-of-War Brooklyn.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 Colonel Hayne does not
believe in the truth of the despatch from Charles
ton as to the reported business which occupied the
attention of the Legislature in secret session yes
terday. He has received no despatch or communi-
cation from Gov. Pickens the subject. The re-
port is believed to be equally erroneous as that
which recently represented that a boat from Sum
ter had been fred into from one of the Charleston
forts.
Col. Hayne has made no demand on the Federal
Government for the surrender of Fort Sumter, and
is patiently awaiting the action of the Southern
Congress at Montgomery, which will assemble next
week
The errand of the steam sloop-of-war Brooklyn
is believed to be of a peaceful character, with
view of intercepting hostile demonstrations on the
part of the Gulf squadron. The troops on board
were to protect the works at Tortugas, which are
still in possession of the Federal authorities but
without adequate force to hold them. Capt.
errand, and has probably arrived there by this
time. His dispatches to Fort Pickens and the
naval commanders in the Gulf were of most
pacific character.
THE SEIZURE OF THE MARINE HOSPITAL AT NEW OR
LEASs-oPINION OF SECRETARY DIX on THE IYHU-
MANITY ON THE TRANSACTION.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-The following is the tele.
graphic correspondence between the Secretary of
the Treasury, General Dix and the Collector of the
Port of New Orleans:
LETTER COLLECTOR HATCH.
New ORLEANS, Jan. IA have the honor to in
form you that the United States Barracks below
tie city have been taken possession of in the name
of the State Of louisiana as will appear by the ef-
closed communication from C. NJ. Bradford, Cap
tain of the Louisiana Infantry. l shall take steps
to remove these invalds at early day, if neces-
sarY, and with due respect to economy.
REPLY OF SECRETARY DIX.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 27.-Apply to the Governor
of Louisiana to revoke Capt. Bradford's order
demonstrate with the Governor against the inhu-
manity of turning the sick out of the hospital If
he refuses to interfere, have them removed under
the care of the resident surgeon, and do all 10 your
power to provide for their comfort
SECRETARY DIX TO THE COLLECTOR.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-SIR: did not receive un-
til the 26th instant yours of the l4th inst informing
me that the United States barracks below the city
of New Orleans, which have for several months
been occupied as Marine Hospital, have been taken
possession of in the of the State of Louisiana
| found enclosed copy of the letter by Captain
Bradford, of the First Louisiana Infantry, advising
you that he had taken possession of the barracks,
and that they would be required for the Louisiana
troops now being enlisted, and requesting YOU to
Immediately remove those patients who are conva-
escent, and as soon as in the opinion of the resi-
dent surgeon it may be practicable and humane
those also who are now confined to their beds. He
also states that the barracks contained two hum
dred and sixteen invads and convalescent patients
Looking the transaction as an outrage on the
federal authority, have comment to make but
L cannot believe that proceeding so dscordant
with the character of the people of the United
States and so revolving to the civilization of the
age has had the sanction of the Governor of the
State of Louisiana.
| sent telegraphc despatch to you Yesterday de-
string you to demonstrate with him against the inhu.
manty of Captain Bradford's order, and to ask him
to revoke it, but if he should decline 10 interfere |
instructed you in regard to the removal and treat
ment OF the sick and in that trust you will carry
out my direction, not merely with economy but
with careful regard to their helpless condition.
The barracks, it seems, were taken possession of
on the llth inst. Capt Bradford's letter is dated
the 18th inst, and yours the l4th, though | had
no information on the subject till the 26th | infer
from the newspaper paragraph you enclosed. which
telegraphic advices in regard to the subiectmatter
show to be of a later date than your letter, that
the letter not despatched until the 2st or 23d
inst. hope that am mistaken, and that the
cause of the delay is to be found in some unex-
planned interruption of the mail | should other
wise have great reason to be dissatisfied that the
information was not more promptly communicated
From the tone Of the newspaper paragraphs YOU
enclosed, and from the seizure of the barracks in
violation of the usages of humanity which in open
war between contending nations, and even in the
most revengeful civil conflicts between kindred
races, have always held sacred from disturbance
editces dedicated to the care and comfort of the
sick, fear that no public property is likely to be
respected. Iou will. therefore, have no more mo-
ney expended on the revenue cutter Washington
now hauled up for repairs, until can have the as
hn lrnt hnc nf.ynIa H.
RENTED, and taken into the service of those who
are seeking to break up the Union and overthrow
the authority of the Federal Government
Secretary Dix, in reply to his telegraphc des.
patch, has received the following from Collector
Hatch:
New ORLEANS, Jan. 28.-The Marine Hospital
affair has been satisfactorily arranged The bar
racks are retained. See my letter of the 2lst
RESOLUTIONS IN FAVOR OF COMPROMISE PASSED BY
THE MILWAUKEE EXCURsIoNIsTs.
WAsHTNGToN, Jan. 29.-The delegation of bus-
ness men from the Milwaukee excursionists to Phil
adelphla, having in their tour embraced Washing
ton city, met at Wizards Hotel last night and
adopted the following preamble and resolution
WHEREAS, Since visit to this city we have been
more sensby impressed than before of the impend
our Government and friends of the Union and without
claiming more than proper degree of PATRIOTISM be
therefore
ReSolred, That higher allegiance to our conn
try than to any mere party platform; and while repre-
sent all the political parties which part in the late
Presidential contest majority of us were the
supporters Of the successful candidate we earnestly in
woke the Senators and Representatives in Congress from
the state OF Wisconsin, to sink at this time partisan pre-
Iudice for the sake of the Union.
ARRIVAL OF MORE TROOPS AT wAsHIyGToS-THp GU,Pn
OF THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS INCREASED.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Several artillery compa-
MES arrived here tonight. The guard at some of
the public buildings has been increased, though the
for ia ot llr
lFRON OUR VA ASHTNGTON CORRESP ONDENTl
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.
The uneasiness to the safety of the Capitol in
creases, and tonight, by order of the War Depart
men, l2O troops were sent down from Fort McEIenry
day or Sunday General Scott received letter
from Governor Hicks, of Mary land, advising him
to be on his guard, and to concentrate large force
of military as soon possible at Washing ton.-
General Scott and the coercionists in the Cabinet
complain bitterly of what they call the vacillating
policy of the President, and say that it is impossi
BILE to induce him to pursue any fixed and consist
ent
Ex-senator Mallory, of lorida, telegraphed YES.
terday from Pensacola, that if the BROOKLYN at
tempted to enter the harbor, ire would at once be
opened upon Fort Pickens. The greatest apprehen
sions exist of collision in that quarter, and the
Cabinet were in anxious session to-day upon the
subject. Private letters say that the State troops
determined to take Fort Pickens at anv sacri-
| fee of life.
| South Carolina though demanding the surrender
| OF Fort Sumter, will not act precpitately. rea
sonable time will be allowed the Government to
reply, and ii negative response is returned Major
| Anderson will be called on to capitulate within a
reasonable time If he refuses, then the fort will
| be assailed.
| Great anxiety is manifested as to the result OF
the election in Virginia, for members of the State
| Convention, which will take place next Monday.
| prominent member of Congress from that State
informs me that the division is between the imme
diate secessonsts and those who favoring secession
| disposed to await the result of the demand up
| on the North for guarantees. Not half dozen
straight-out Union candidates are in the field Nv
| informant thinks the immediate secessionsts NAV
be in the minority, but that the Convention will
ultimately carry the State out of the Union. In
Southwestern and Southern Virginia, the secession
feeling is strong, but in the Northern and Western
| counties the tone is more moderate. The famou:
| Tenth Legion is expected to go for secession
have made dgent inquiry as to the correct
ness of the despatch, published In the morning
papers, to the effect that Mr.. Lincoln had written
letter favorng the border State propositions as
measure of adjustment, but have been unable tc
verify it. All the Republican Senators and Repre-
sentatives with whom have conversed utterly deny
that any such letter has been received here and
from the sentiment expressed, l am led to believe
| that If such position assumed by Mr. Lincolr
at this time, it would break up his party Th,
propositions may get a bare majority vote in tht
House, but cannot receive the requisite two-third
unless the whole South consents to accept them a.
a complete and satisfactory settlement
The conference called by Virginia will occupy
by invitation, the large hall of the Messrs. vii