, 1861-03-18
Washington Items.

WAsHNaToS, March Is.
Next to Fort Sumter, Stewards disincllna-
tion to recognize the aspirations Of foreign
born citizens to European missions, excItes
claimE To the Sardinian mission with unabated
energy, but I consider his success doubtful
His fate will probably decide that of ali other
applicants Of foreign birth to diplomatic posts.
Stewards plea il, that as 1t will be necessary to
t1lti.a'e the friendlie5t possible relations with
European powers in order to prevent the rec
ognition Of the Southern Confederacy, it is
impolitic to force obnoxious individuals as
representatives of this Government upon
them. Another objection to Schurz ia the
well known violent prejudices italians enter
tain towards Germans, The President has eS-
pressed the most friendly feelings towards
Schurz and others, and strong desire to grat-
ify their wishes. But at the same time init
mated his unwillingness to counteract the dt-
ciBion Of Seward in the premises. Hassaurek
has, in MY opinion, better opening than
Schurz.
A sort of equitable division Of the spol}s
has been effected between the rival Republi-
sentatiyes have been struggling here fofhs-
ccndancy during the last two weeks.
Dana and Fry, Of the Tribune, are.lere to
fill the vacancy created by the retirement Of
their gallant chief from the field Of competi-
tion: RAYMOND promptly appeared to under
CorRin is still confined to his room, apd
undecided whether to accept the Mexican
mission or not.
Sherman and friends were intensely gu,-
prised this morning upon receiving a brief
aud rather unintellgible telegram announcing
the Withdrawal Of his name in the caucus last
night. No details having as yet reached them,
they are in feverish suspense.
T. G. McEwen and Jullus G. Cole, have been
nominated Postmnsters at Sandusky and Nor
walk.
ing. His chances for the CollectorshIp contin-
ne slim. He is accompanied by pr. o. ".
Nixon, candidate for Postmaster. DR.. ". g.
Davis will probably be appointed Physician Of
the Marine Hospital
Senator Lane Of Indiana displays wonderful
yigor in providing for his friends The In.li-
ana m Legislature appears to have adjourned
hlther under the command Of Governor Nor
ton. One can hardly turn around corner
without stumbling over hoosier legislator
The National Intelligeucer denies, upon tue
authority OF Alr. Faulkner, the American Mir
lister to; France, the oft repeated story that
certain gentlemen representing the Southe
Confederaey had had an interview with Louis
Napoleon On the subject Of recognition Of
the Southern Confederacy. No such inter
terView was ever had, nor has the French
Government been approached upon the snu-
ject.
CassIus II. Clay will positively accept the
Spanish Mission.
Secretary Chase has taken steps to ascertsia
tue personal statistics Of every officer in lis
department with ayiew to an entire reorsa:,i-
zation Of the Treasury, The Secretary Of tile
lntnrior will do the same Tho necessity Of
an extra session Of Congress Is very much dis
cussed. Opinions favor the probability Of its
being summoned in May or June.
It is highly questionable whether the Presi-
dent Is clothed with sufficient power under
existing laws to collect O cent Of revenue in
disadected State.
J. q. Barrett Of tile Cincinnati Gazetz, hay-
ing apparently been distnnced in the race for
Superintendent Of Public Printing, by John
u. Deirees, is now proposed by his friends IS
candidate for Commissioner Of Pensions
The claim4 Of Richard Smith, Esq, bf the
eamejournal, for the Cincinnati post office,
have also been lately reinforced By q strong
outside pressure from Butler county.
The foreign embassies continue to ongross
very large share Of public attention.
Especial dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette,1
To-day the indications are that alr. Corwin
will accept the Mission to Mexico, which be
declined at first. Ills friends urge him 10
take It.
The Government has drawn up important
dispatches relative to Mexican affairs, which it
will dispatch to our Minister BY special bear-
er Of dispatches to. morrow.
The President withholds the nomination of
Hiram Barney, Collector for the port Of New
York, and will not send his name to the Sen
ate until the other New York appointments
are settled.
Gov. Seward has Indirectly informed the
Confederate Commissioners that the commu-
nleatton which they filed with him stating that
they are Ministers from the new Confectionery,
delegated with powers to make treaty Of
peace and amity, is subject to any disposition
they may desire, this Government not recog-
nizinE that any such new Government exists.
p: Klauprecht,- editor Of the Cincinnati
Foeksolah, is appointed to some German con-
sulship. ]. ?. Hatterscheidt, a German-Kan-
sas politician, is after the Consulship at Ant
Werp. Judge Otto, of 1ndiana, has now set
tied upon the Belgian mission. Ex-Governor
Bebb, OF Ohio, desires the mission to Central
America. John 1. Mansfield, late State E!ec.
tor at large, ot Indiana, desires the Consulship
to AaEre. MI: Holloway, Of Richmond, Ind,
has been appointed Commissioner of Patents.
Some oh1ceseekers from Ohio aver that the
President intends to defer the Ohio appoint
m ents for some days