The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-03-20
From Washington.

Hc WOIh vi IclOiiu ID tdpluly SOihS
forward in the Departments. An
equalization of the Offices, so as to
give the States their fair proportion,
shows that under the last Administra-
ton, Virginia had double the amount
of incumbents of government posts to
which she was entitled. The heads
If the extra number must fall, and
their places be taken by citizens Of
other States
1t is anticipated that the evacua-
ton Of Fort Sumter will take place on
Wednesday next at least the army
officers seem inclined to fix that as the
date.
Lieutenant General Scott, has an
swered some doubling southern gen
tlemen, who asked him abont the evac-
ration, by replying in an autograph
letter that Fort Sumter will be eVacu
ated in less than six days.
The Cabinet held another meeting
this morning, at which Gen. Scott
was present. This strengthens the
snrmise that they were in consultation
on military affairs,
Accounts from Charleston say that
Gov. Pickens and Gen. Beauregard,
have decided on erecting Notifications
at Stone Island, and at all the inlets
leading to that harbor.
Col Forney, in command of the
Pensacola Navy Yard, informed the
Commander of the U. S Steamer
Brooklyn, On the 9Th, that he could
get no more water or coal at tina sta
ton.
WASHINGTON, March l6. Startling
rumors are in criculasion here, to the
effect that collision has occurred ut
Pensacola.
1t is reported that the U. States
forces under command of Lieutenant
Slemmer, have been attacked by the
Florida rebels, and that a serions con-
fict ensued.
Other reports, of a vague character,
state that the outbreak did not occur
in the neighborhood of Fort Pickens,
but in the immediate vicinity Of Pen
sacola.
No intelligence of definite charac-
ter, however has been received, but
there is intense excitement and great
anxiety to learn further particulars.
1t is understood that the Senate
will adjourn next week.
Orders have been issued from the
Navy Department for the sailing of
several ships of war, but their desti
nation is not announced.
The Republican senators will adj
here to | he line Of action indicated by
Mr.. Fessenden. There will he no
premature discussion Of the policy Of
the a ADMINISTRATION towards the seced-
ing states, and the attempts of Doug
las and his friends to force declara-
ton will be frustrated
The Cabinet held a meeting to-day,
when the territorial appointments
were discussed.
Up to the time of closing this des-
patch, no official information has been
given concerning the Fort Sumpter
question
The Judges of the Supreme Court
are said to have protested against the
appointment of Mr.. Limon of Illinois,
as Marshal Of this District. They
object to such a precedent
The friends of Senator Fessenden,
Of Maine, and Senator Douglas are
endeavoring to settle the difficulty be-
tween them caused by the severe pas
sage at arms " between them in the
Senate Chamber yesterday.
WASHINGTON, March lS.-The Con-
federate Commissioners have to-day
been politely informed that they will
soon receive reply of some kind from
the Administration
1t is believed that the reply will be
in courteous terms, expressing desire
for peace and amity, but at the same
time expressing the decided decision
that the Government of the United
States can in no way recognize such
government as that of the Cotton Con-
federacy.
Several of the highest class Of off
GERS in the Departments have to day
sent in their designations.
A Cabinet meeting was convened
to-day to consider the question of an
extra session of Congress.
Ennh;nnnhIA Casino. NA1