The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-03-16


be then observed that in such state Of things the
interest of the planter, in default of any other
motive, promotes the advancement and well-being
OF the slave. Certainly, we believe it possible still
10 ameiorate their condition 1t is with that view,
even, that the South has abored for so long a time
to prepare them for higher civilization.
In no part, perhaps, of the continent, regard
| being had to the population, do there exist men
more eminent and gifted, with nober or more
generous sentiments, than in the Southern States
! No country possesses lovelier kinder hearted and
! more distinguished women. TO commence with
| the immortal Washington, the list of statesmen who
nave nave taken part in the government of the United
states shows that all those who have shed lustre
| on Ine country and won the admiration of Europe
oTeG tnelr oeing to that much-abused South.
5 - II lue that so much distinction, talent and
! grandeur OF soul could have sprung from all the
wees, from the cruelty and corruption which one
would iain attribute now to the Southern peonIeP
Inc laws OF iniiexble logic refute these false impu
tatiOns. And-strange concidenca-wbiIe SontL
ern men presided over the destinies of the Uninn
its gigantic prosperity the astonisbment oftba
world. In the hands of Northern men that edifco
raised with so much care and labor by their prede-
cessors, comes crashing down, threatening to carry
with it in its fall the industrial future of eypry
other nation. For long years the constant efforts
OF the North, and a certain foreign country to
spread among the blacks incendary pamphlets and
tracts have powerfully contributed to suspend every
Southern movement towards emancipation. Its
people have been compelled to close their ears to
ideas which threatened their very existence.
Let the independence of the South be recognized
that servile insurrectiOn openly and boldly
preached in the pulpits Of the North NAV cease To
De an ever-present danger. Leave her to her own
inspirations, and at her hour, and her own good
time, with the assistance of Europe-tbat ia tn saw
when the black shall be sufficiently advanced TO
unders tand that free or slave, be owes it to him
sell and society to assist by his labor in the common
Weai-the South will herself commence the great
work of entranchisement. Nothing will then prp.
vent it, for free labor will become less burdensome
to the planter, at the time that the entire of
Europe will not find itself threatened in the vital
interests of its industrial relations bv the dearth
OF material which would now be the first and
inevitable consequence of servile war.
From the Ne1o York Worid, March ISL
SAILING OF AN ARMED FLEET FROM NEW
YORK.
SPECULATION AS TO THE DESTINATION OF THE YES
sELs-FoRT SUMTER TO BE BLOWN UP, PERHAPS
DESCRIPTION OF THE VESSELS AND THEIR ARMA-
MENTs, &C.
There are now at the quarantine five government
vessels, with provisions, and troops on board
which will sail this morning, weather PERMITTING
on some secret government expedition The YES.
sells are the Empire City, Star of the West Crusa-
der, Mohawk, and storeship Supply. We have
already chronicled the sailing of the two first
vessels.
Yesterday morning the steamers Mohawk and
Crusader were ordered to sea from the BROOKLYN
navy yard, and, at an early hour the fires were
kindled under their bcilers, and steam got up as
quickly as possible. There was but little hustle or
noise made in getting them ready for sailing, as
they have been prepared for some time past.
The Mohawk was the first vessel ready, and at
II O'Clock her lines were cast off and she steamed
down the bay, but the storm which was prevailing
so incI eased that she to aachor a the ouar-
antine. The Mohawk is rated as a third class
propeller, and is of AGA tons register. She is bark
rugged aud carries one hundred and ten men Her
armament consists of eight guns-six thirty-two
Founders one twenty four and one twelve and
two boat guns. She was purchased in 1858 and
was attached to the Paraguay expedition,
StO in hoT,1nd of. r.,
the same time and turned down the bay where she
anchored to await fair weather. This ship is COM
manded byi Commander Alexander Gibson, and
mounts two guns. She has 500 tons of coal on
stores.
The Crusader did not sail till late in the after.
noon, owing partly to the storm, and partly to one
u her bow gun ports, requiring some alteraton.-
screw propeller of the third class She is rated
IS being of $40 tons burthen, and on the present
rip has the full complement of 10 men (incuding
licers).
Her armament consists of eight brass "a Founders,
It the Dahlgren patte n; one iron 2l.pounder and
wo boat howitzers (l2-pounders).
The Vixen is at anchor off the battery and could
'e sent to sea in a few hours. She is paddle
teamer OF 800 tons register, could mount five guns
nd is manned by ninety She was very ac-
lively employed in the Mexican war.
The Harriet Lane is also off the battery and
eady Tor instant service. She carries two medium
hirty-twO Founders, four twenty-four FOUNDERS and
ne thirty TWO pOundef on the tOrecaStle.
The P0whatan is also at anchor off the battery,
nd as yet has received orders to go to the navy
ard.
The Powhatan is a first class side-wheel soop,
nd was built at the GOsport navy yard in 1850
The has been in the East India squadron twice, and
'as one of the japanese expedition.
There is a strong probability that she may be or
cred away in very short time. In fact she
ould be got ready for sea in about twenty four
ours.
The Bibb paddle steamer Of 800 tons and four
uns is nearly ready for service. She is at anchor
t the navy-yard
The COrwin, also paddle steamer, is now alono-
lde the wharf, undergoing repairs She is 800
ons burthen, and will mount four guns.
The brig Perry Of $50 tons and eight guns, is all
eady for fitting out IN about forty-eisht hours
The storeship Release hauled alongside of the
tore wharf yesterday, and will immediately load
With navy stores, but for what place is now un-
,nOwn.
The present movements of these vessels is envel-
ped in the most profound mystery, and no one in
he navy yard will give the slightest clue to their
estimation. Our reporter was informed by the best
uthorlty ''that there were not ten persons in the
ountry who knew anything in regard to tn cir des-
nation or their future movements" Rumor saws
nat the Crusader is to proceed to Charleston, and
ntering the harbor under a flag of truce, she will
axe on board Major Anderson and the troops under
Is command. Another has it that, after taking on
oard the federal troops the South Carolina author
ties will be notified that the fort has been evacuated
nd, at the expiration of twenty -four hours no.
lCH IL Is aI Tue ulSpOSltOn oil the South CarOinI-
MS But previous to the departure of the troops,
SLOW match will be applied to the magazine and
he fort blown up, so that it will be of no service
o the secessiOnists In the interval the ship with
he troops will have passed out over the bar, and
e safely at sea- and out OF the reach of the guns
/ the numerous batteries which command the en-
rance to the harbor. This latter rumor is, how
yer as improbable as it is absurd.
There is no doubt some truth in the report that
lajor Anderson and his command will be removed
n government vessel, but more credence is at
ached to the rumOr that these steamers will sail
With the Empire City and Star Of the West, and
hat after they have received the United States
roops on board which now in Texas all
ne vessels will proceed to reinforce Fort Pickens
nd the other forts the gulf coast. As these
Drts do not belong to any particular State,
'ere they built for the protection of particular
ocaities, the government intend holding them
Or the protection of the gulf trade, and conse-
uently they will do their best to reinforce them
nd retain valuable strategical KEY to the gulf
Whatever may be the destination of these YES
lis it has been so secretly planned that there are
one but the planners in the secret and no conf
ential conferees have had anything to do with the
roposed movements, hence nothing but time will
eveal the object and success of the operation.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMEYDMENrs.-The amendment
D the Constitution, which was passed by the last
congress, before it can become a part of that
must be ratified by three-fourths of the
legislatures of the States. There are thirty-four
tates claimed, and three-fOurths of this number
ould be twenty-six. If North Carolina and Ark
nsas secede, there would be niue States that
ould not recognize the Constitution, and would
Ike no action on any proposed amendment. In
lat case the Constitution can never be amended
Mess some of these States be brought peacefully
ack, or the independence of the Southern Confed-
'acy recognized.
Sir Charles Fellowes has bequeathed the watch
Milton to the British Museum, in the following
rms:
81 give and bequeath Millions watch to the trus-
es OF the British Museum, to be deposited in the
useum, upon condition that the watch may be
aced under glass, or in some other way be always
9pt exposed to public view"
Among the bills passed by the New York Legis
ture on Wednesday last, one designating as
gal holidays, Jan. lst, Feb. 22d, July 4th Dec
}, general election days and fast days. and provi-
ng that notes falling due such days shall be
lyabe the day after.
Mr.. Russell, of Rock Island Bridge notoriety
Is commenced two suits against John +. Tracy,
The party who had him arrested one for mali
Gus persecution, the other for false imprisonment,
each of which the damages were alleged at
&c, 900.
The Troy Times states that $50 men are now, and
I've been for some time, at work at the Water
let arsenal manufacturing munitions of war
hich are destined principally for the Southern
rts.
The Governor of Connecticut has issued pro-
amation recommending that Friday, the oath inst
observed by the people of that State as a day Of
initiation, fasting, and prayer, in view of the
tiOnal troubles,