Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-04-03

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in three, four, and FIVE years, with 6 per cent
interest.
It is hoped that some change viii be mad'
in reference to the location Of the jail.
FROM WARRINGTON.
Special oorresp -ndsnes Cincinnati Eaqulrsrl
4 WAsHIEGroH, Mar. 30-The Cabiust sss.
sion Yesterday was called for the purpose Of
considering the question OF the evacuation Of
Z Fort sumter. II seems that Colonel Lamon
did not exercise TIE discretionary power given
him by Mr.. Lincoln, bot returned and reported
The facts only to the President. The whole
matter having been left with that officer, be
preferred consulting with the Cabinet again
Before deciding. Tbersport OF Colonel Lamon.
it Is said, shows the utter impossibility Of re-
i~nforcing the fort, and says that IL Anderson
is not relieved within four days from to-day be
viii be compelled to march bis troops out to
prevent them from starving.
heard it positively denied to-day by parties
closely connected with the Admlnistration
that Fort Piekens IL TO be reinforced. II the
Administration has issued such an order, Il
has been guilty Of the most gross deception TO-
ward the southern commissioners, as It violates
the understanding that the present military
statas should remain. It Is true that supplies
in abundance have been sent, but no reinforce
ment. Notwithstanding the facts, yesterday
and last night an uneasy feeling was apparent
in official circles, which extended itself sll
over the city.
lam not able to state the cause; suffice It,
that man. of those who have been in high
hope for the last ten days are considerably de-
pressed this morning. One leading statesman
4 said 20 me last evening, al begin to fear that
nothing can prevent hOstilities between the
southern States and the government Of the
United States" The southern commissioner
assure all that talk with them on the subject,
that the concentration OF troops at Pensacola
is not for the purpose OF attack, excepting all
other negotiation fail Of a peaceful settlement.
II this shouid prove to be 50, then they are to
take possession Of a fort on their own ter
ritory.
The news from Virginia continues to depress
conservatives. It is admitted by ali that the
Secessionista are gaining strength every day,
and their ultimate triumph is generally con-
ceded. The secession Of Virginia will deter
mine The vote Of Maryland, as the people Of
that State consider their interests inseparable
from those Of Virginia Virginia can gs
peaceably, but with Maryland 1t will be DIFF
ferent, without an army from the Confederate
States to drive out the Federal Government
from Washington.
The Paris correspondent OF the New York
Times, announcing The sailing Of an English
and French fleet for the coast Of America, is
considered here as a trick Of that sstute jour-
nal. Henry j. Raymond meant ts friebten
the Southern Confederaey. It will not do.
Although the politicians OF England may rave
about slavery, The people will demand the
recognition OF the Confederate States, so that
their daily resources Of obtaining bread for
their children shall not be cut of.
learn that Mr.. Seward is busily engaged in
] preparing Instructions for the newly appointed
agents for the governments abroad. The ques-
ton Of the recognition OF the Confederate
States by European powers viii be protested
against until the independence OF the seeded
States shall be acknowledged by the Federal
Government. Mr.. Lincoln has no authority to
do this, and consequently an eXtra session Of
Congress must be called, and If it is called,
then good-by to the Morrill, taTif-the hobby
Of the Republicans that carried Pennsylvania.
I am told that orders have been sent West
to confscate all goods introduced into Southern
ports without the payment Of the regular
United States duties.
The trial OF Captain Montgomery continues.
Witnesses have been sent for at Pensacola.
The President has kept to-day to himself,
receiving neither visits Of friendships or busi-
ness.
Scburz was serenaded last night, but was so
muddled with lager that he could not sFpear.
C~LEvELAED.
Special Dispatch 70 the cincinnati Gazette, Biaok-Rep.l
WASHINGTON, March 3O.-Hon. Charles
Francis Adams, the newly appointed minister
to England, is now in this city, and TODAY had
an interview with Secretary Seward. He is
awaiting his instructions. These, OF course,
are a subject of great perplexity to the Presi-
dent and Secretary Of State, as they necesitate
an Indication of the policy intended 10 Bs pur-
sued toward the Confederate States, and the
course TO be adopted by foreign Governments.
The sudden change in tone Of the English press
toward the Morrill, tariff, representing the
views Of the British Government, renders the
question of instructions TO the American min
lister one Of many complications. The same
is the case with France. It is, therefore. OF
the highest Importance that the Cabinet should
give this subject no hastv deliberation.
Mr.. Adams will not be ready to leave here
for at least a week.
John Forsyth, one Of the commissioner
from the Confederate States, is still In New
York attending to the interests OF bis Govern
ment in the purchase and shipment Of fixed
cartridges, fuses, etc. He was to have re-
turned on Wednesday last, provided his pres
enee was needed here.
The commissioners, throughsbird parties,
keep up a perfect understanding with the De-
pertinent Of State, at which thew have as vet
paid but one official visit. They have taken
the late residence OF Secretary Fleyd, but have
not occupied it yet.
Orders have gone 10 st. Louis and other
points Wes', to confscate all goods introduced
into southern ports without payment OF the
regular United States duties.
Quite a quarrel originated al 1.-THE White house
this morning, in the Presidents room, between
the rival applicants for tie offices at San Fran
cisco. The President, found &C. necessary to in
terfere and mildly rebuke the overheated pat
riots. He said he thought they came there to
advise him N the selection Of candidates, and
not 70 assault him. The advice be would take,
and then request them to withdraw. There
are three distinct ciiquss from California, and
the contest between them is very warm.
Information has been received here that the
Florida legislature has Just passed an act which
declares that on the event Of any actual colIis-
ion between the troops Of the late FEDERAL
Union and those in the employ OF the State Of
Florida, it shall be the duty Of the governor of
the state to make a public proclamation of the
fact, and that hereafter the act OF holding Of
fee under the Federal Government shall be
declared treason, and the person convicted
shall suffer death, This act was approved hv
the governor Of the State on the 14th nit, and
is intended to apply to the Judge OF Admiralty,
who will soon d seharge bis duties under tie
governor.
Judge Allen A. Barton, Of Kentucky, who
was nominated and confirmed as associate JUS
tice Of Dacotsh, declines that position.
The resignation Of Lieut.. Chas. W. Pfeifer,
appointed from Mississippi, has been received
at the War Department.
WASHINGTON, March 31.-The Spanish
minister and Secretary Seward had q confer
enee yesterday, on the report that The republic
OF San Domingo is about to be attacked by
Spain. The Secretary Of State discredited the
impression generally published that there can
be any serious foundation for the statement.
The Spanish minister has no official informa-
ton Of the colonization process, which it is
alleged has been carried on in the island for a
year past, Later and more reliable intelli-
gence is looked for with great interest.
Several prominent Merchants Of New York.
Philadelphia and Boston, arrived here yester-
day to ascertain what action the Government
intends to take relative to the enforcement Of
the revenue laws. They say that if the south
ern ports are excused from the operation of
the new tariff law, they will be compelled to
their goods for western and southern
through those ports. The only sat-
istaetion they receive is, that the goods srriv-
ing at western ports free of duty will be con
The Governor Of Virginia has seized the
belonging to the Government. and
which were ordered from Bellona arsenal, at
Richmond, to Fort Monroe. The order was
given only in fulfllment Of contract, and un-
complied with the contractor could not
ootain the amount due to him. The Virginia
Legislature, however, has appropriated the
amount due to the contractor from the United
States Government, which will be Maid him
the property meantime having been seized bv
the state, as forcibly purchased at the as
value, Of the contractor. This is a
very novel proceeding,
It is now said that the appointment of
Henry Winter Davis. as successor TO Mr..
Ward, Minister to China, will be msde.
From Kansas.
LEAvEHwoRTH, March 29.-The State leg
met at Topeka on the 26th. but had not
effected a permanent organization at latest ac-
counts. The organization Of the house hinges