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WASHINGTON, Tuesday, March 26. 1861.
FORT SUMTER.
Capt Fox, who visited Fort Sumter on tho
requisition of the War Department, has returned
here and reported the result Of his mission. Il
is very well understood that he had plan for
introducing re6ntOrcemehts, which had been sub
United to members Of the Cabinet, and was
regarded as messarably practicable but attended
with the probability if not certainty Of collision,
which constituted the chief objection to ito
adoption. He is perfectly familiar with all the
approaches to the harbOr of Charleston, having
been long connected with the coast survey, and
had practical experience as the commander of
one of Aspinwals steamers. His scheme did
not contemplate any serious danger in running
the grauntlet Of the batteries on the islands
which guard the channels, but only in landing
the men and provisions at Sumter, after it had
been reached. If fire was opened upon his
transports from Fort Moultrie or the other
batteries, it would be necessary for Sumter to
silence them in order to discharge the reinforce
ments. Any attempt therefore, looking to that
object would almost inevitably lead to bloodshed,
and before resorting to it, the Administration
would be constrained to expect that alternative.
Even if successful without great loss of life,
nothing would be gained but the retention of Q
fortress which has only local value in pro-
tecting Charleston, and is of no national moment
whatever.
Capt. Fox is fully impressed with the courage.
integrity and sincerity Of Major Anderson, with
whom, however, his communication was neces-
Sarily limited, as Gov. Pickens sent Capt. Hart
stein, late of our Navy, as an escort with him
to tie Fort, who kept within earshot during
most of the interview, or, OF least, near enough
to prevent any free communication. He consid-
ers that the Fort can be reinforced either BY q
military operation, which, of course, would re-
quire force not at the disposal of the Presi-
dent or by the strategy already referred to. with
its attendant hazards of a desperate conflict.
The supply of provisions now in the garrison
will probably enable Major Anderson to sustain
his command reasonably well until the 18th Of
April. From all the facts disclosed by this In
yestigation, it is manifest that Fort Sumter
must be abandoned or civil war inaugursted.
Capt Fox is cautious, intelligent and well-in-
formed, aud was brought to the notice of tina
Government by Mr.. Aspinwall and some Of the
principal ship-Owners Of New-YOrk and Boston.
Mr.. Lamon, of Illinois, who also went to
Charleston, to make certain inquiries, will return
tomorrow evening the next morning. Alter
all the information has been laid before the Pres
ident, and he has satisfied his own mind con-
clusively as to the absolute necessity, the order
withdrawing Major Anderson viii be approved.
THE NEBRASKA GoyEREORsHIP.
After all, David Cartier is not to be Governor
Of Nebraska. His competitor Mr.. Saunders,
who was strongly pressed by the Iowa delegation.
has received the nomination, after an animated
but friendly contest, in which the friends Of both
were equally confident of success. Mr.. Cartier
has been made Minister resident at Bolivia,
probably in compliment 70 his political usefulness
and activity.
ARGENTINE CONFEDERATION.
Mr.. Palmer of Pennsylvania, who was origi-
nally assigned to Ecuador, goes to tho Argentine
Confederation.
NICARAGUA AND COSTA RIGA.
Nicaragua and Costa RIGA are probably to b
made two missions instead of one
So, probably, Of Guatemala and Honduras.
winch are now united.
COMBINATIONS.
Mr. Pennington was confirmed as Secretary Of
Legation to Paris, after some opposition, and
Mr.. Crosby went through for Guatemala, though
followed up sharply.
THE CONNECTICUT ELECTION.
John Coyooe has been compelled by sickness
here to curtai his political appointments in Con-
necticut, which is much to be regretted after
his efficient and successful campaign in New.
Hampshire.
THE SENATE DEBATE.
Messrs. Breckenridge and Douglas had an
amusing tilt in the Senate to-day, in which tho
latter endeavored to corner his rival and COM
Del Nun ~ declare categorieaIy for Secession or
Union The wary Kcntuckian poised himself
sklfully, and could not be ccaxed or betrayed
into a committal He threw ont the suggestion.
however, Of q reconstruction Of the Union on tho
basis of tho Montgomery Constitution, to be
accomplished by the gradual secession and accrs-
ton of the present States, exclusive Of New.
England which the Cotton Confederacy prescribe
from fraternity. This idea is to be the bass Of
Democratic organization at the North, and II
already well understood by all the leading South
ern managers, as the game BY which they are to
come back. if at all, with increased power, and
to control Congress by the exclusion of those
States. which they cannot seduce or intimidats
into submission. Mr.. Breckenridge reflects tho
policy of Mr.. Sdell and the more adroit con-
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