The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-04-03
WASHINGTON RUMORS.
| Extracts from the Correspondence fhe Northern u


SPANISH INTR1GUEs IN ST. DOMINGO
Senior Alvarez arrived here this morning direct
from st. Domingo, with dispatches for the Spanish
Minister. He left this afternoon for New York.
and Will return at once to st. Domingo. CARRYING
with him dispatches from the Spanish Minister
here.
The high-handed and outrageous conduct of
Spain, in Selling that island, may lead to serious
complications between our government and that of
Spain, The administration are in full possession
ton of Spain. and it is very evident
that the new Secretary of State intends to
take the necessary steps in this matter, and will
Immediately call the attention of the Spanish gov
eminent to 1t. Here is another embarrassing diff
Guilty which must be met and disposed of.
Strange to say, the prospect of trouble with :.
European Power is hailed with anything but regret
by many public men. They assert that war With
forelgn Power would be perfect Godsend in the
present danger of civil strife, as it would at once
revive the national sentiment in the South, aIlay
the secession fever, and in the end result in re-
consolidation OF the country
THE ALLEGED EUROPEAN NAVAL EXPEDITIONS TO
AMERICA.
Advices received at the English and French Ieoa-
lions by the last European mails contain nothing
in regard to the alleged impending appearance of
fleets OF observation upon the Atlantic coast. The
report altogether discredted by those likely to be
best informed on the subject. Like measures for
the protection OF the English and French CONNER
cial interests are not expected to be taken until a
ter the intention OF the Federal Government to
blockade the Southern ports and collect the reye-
nue. from shlpboard shall have become manifest
The assertion of some Southern nanars that tbo
French and other European governments have in
tmated disposition to recognize the Independence
OF the cotton confederacy is likewise pronounced
utterly without foundation in fact by hiob author
tiles. Even if such disposition existed which il
any thlng but certain it is absurd to suppose tha
1t wouldbe signifed ere official notice of the eyist
ence OF such a thing as the Confederate States of
n ilca was gwen 10 the governments in question
However the Southern Commissioners now on the
way to Europe may be received, it is certain that
simultaneously with their appearance at the Courts
OF ST. James and St. Cloud, protests against the re-
cosnltlon OF the revolutionary authorities they rep
resent Will be lodged with the English and Frenrb
Ministers of Foreign Affairs, in accordance with
the instructions sent out by the Secretary of State
on the Arago.
DEPARTURE OF SOUTHERN FOREIGN AMBASSADORS FOR
EUROPE.
A despatch received here to-day announces that
Messrs. Yancey and Rost embarked Yesterday from
New Orleans for Europe, and that Dudley Mann
special Commissioners from the Confederate States
to perfect negotitions begun some time since, by
confidential agents of high character now in Eu-
| rode, for the recognition BY the great Powers of
| the world of the new Southern government and
moreover, for the formation of a new treaty of the
most liberal kind, and for the regulation of COM
mercial relations.
Colonel Mann took with him large number ot
documents, including upwards of hundred comics
of the new tariff bill, which will be thoroughly dis
tributed throughout Europe.
| The contrasts between the two governments have
already opened the eyes of cur own people, as well
as those OF Europe, and intelligence which has lust
been received here leaves little doubt upon the
| mlnd OF our government as to what the ultimate
course OF the European governments will be in re-
| gard to the Southern Confederacy.
| THE SOUTHERN FORTS.
| All the specu!ations which have been made in
regard to the probable decision of the Administra
ton concerning the Southern forts must be receiv
ed with grains OF allowance. The point of embar
rassment concerning Fort Sumter, in the Presi-
! dents mind, as announced with entire candor is
that if it be yielded, and the Federal authority bt
! thus withdrawn under real or supposed necessity
similar reasons may be urged as to Fort Pickens
and other points, which are not considered in the
same category. He has never entertained the idea
OF abandoning the principle announced in the In
augural, and if the military necessity should be
accepted as to Fort Sumter, it will be for reasons
which in no way affect it, and which will NOT be
! held to apply elsewhere.
| THE INSTRUCTIONS TO FOREIGN MINISTER'S.
| Mr.. Seward is preparing his instructions to the
new foreign Ministers who are to replace our rem
resentatlves now at the Courts of Europe. learn
they are OF the most anti-slavery kind disparapine
the Southern republic, disappearing its institu-
tions and ridiculng the idea of its being able to
maintain ITSELF 1t is the first time in the history
OF this Government that the Secretary of State has
sent cut to Europe in the form of instructions bels
against the domestic institutions of fifteen States of
| the Union.
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES FROM MEXICO.
Advices were received by the Government this
morning, with dates from the city of Mexico to the
18th of March. The aspect of affairs was nm.
changed The new government was gradually but
surely settling down to permanencv. The interior
OF the country, however, was still afflicted with
bandits, who were robbing and plunderipp WHEREBY
er and whenever opportunity afforded.
A letter was also received this morning bv a oen-
teman IN this city from President Juarez, He
writes encouragingly of the prospect of speedy
the country. All his efforts are directed to- that
end He manfests great interest and anxiety in
the prosperity of the United States, and sincerely
hopes that the troubles and difficulties that now
lmpend over this country will be speedily dissi-
| pated.
| THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE
The President has determined not to consider anv
further changes in the diplomatic service until the
more important matters which now engross tha 81
tention of the Administration are dsc;dsS VIC ad :.
is understood that pro rata distribution will no
made among the States of these and the consr,or
! appointments.
CHANGE OF THE CAPITAL
Should the Old Dominion retire from the un;or
to Join the Confederacy, it will be necessary to re-
move the seat of government, and the people OF
Columbus, Ohio, are already endeayoring to pave
the way for removal thither. But in the event
of the occurrence of this calamity philadelphia.
would doubtless be selected, and independence
Hall would again be the scene of national councils
AN EXTRA SESSION.
The Cabinet are said to be divided as to the poll
cy OF an extra session. Mr.. Seward opposes it,
as he is willing to give the new Tariff fair trial.
and he fears new notifications will occur that will
be OF no benefit. Mr.. Chase is said to favor it for
the opposite reason, and the President is inclined
to yield to bis Secretary of the Treasury, for to
him be has to look for the sinews of war;
! NEW QUESTION.
! A new question has arisen, viz, whether the Sc
ceding States can demand the enforcement of the
Extradition treaty with Canada. A business man
OF Brownsville, Texas, is alleged to have swiudled
his creditors to the amount OF Sl40 O90 He took
refuge in Canada, and offered to commute with his
| creditors for fifteen cents on the dollar. Tbey.
however, preferred TO demand his arrest under The
Extradtion treaty, and 1t remains to be seen wbe
Their Canada will recognize the application.
ILLNESS OF THE PRESIDENT
The President is nearly worn out BY the constant
excitement he has been undergoing for the last four
weeks. This afternoon he became so severely in
disposed as to necessitate the exclusion of all visi
tors. Even parties who desired to see him on i'm
portant official business were not admitted
NEWSPAPER SECESSION.
The Richmond Wing has been compelled to yield
Its strong Union sentiments before the gradual en-
croaehments of secession. Robert Ridgway, a
staunch Union man and able editor, has with
orawn from its control.