Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-06
from a0lasbinaton.
FROM WASHINGTON.
WARRINGTON, April l, 1861.
oHANeE or THE oAPIrAL.

WAsHiSeros, April l, 1861.
CHANGE OF THE CAPITAL.
should the old Dominion retire from the
Un,on to join the Copiedersey, it will be
necessary TO remove the seat Of government,
and the people Of Columbus, Ohio, are a.
ready eudeavoring to pave the way for a
renewal ,hither. But 10 the event Of the
occurrence Of this calamity, Philadelphia
would doubtless be selected, and Iudepen'
deuee Hall would again be the scene Of
National councils.
CONFERENCE ACTION.
The Methodsts. who constitute an I'm
po-.ant portion Of our community, are de.
lighted with the recent action Of the
Philadelphia Conferences. Formally &c.
knowiedeing that "it is indispcrsably neces'
sary for alayipc the excitement and resto'
ring peace and harmony in the Southern
borders Of the Conference that the new
chapter op slavery, inserted 10 tho discipline
by the last General Conference should be
repealed" IL declares "that the annual coz
ference, be left to make their own regulations
on this subject" Is not this the proper
ground for the General Government to take
90 slavery, and should not the States "be left
to make their OWE regulations on this sub
ject.
TnE CUSTOMS.
Collector Barney, of New York, is here
receiving his instructions, and il il said that
IL will DOT be, after all, such dificult matter
10 collect duties under the new Tariff act 90
the New York "repealers" would make out
Let it have q lair trial, even il the bag nen"
who represent foreign manufacturers urs not
pleased with 1t.
CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.
In the United States Treasurer's monthly
statement OF this date, he gives the following
rs the stste Of the Treasury on the 25!h OF
March -
Total amount on deposit, S5,l67,569 90
Drafts heretofore drawn, but not yet paid,
and certain differences, leave the net amour;
subject to draft, 81, 2,T64,G9l o.
FoREIos VESSELS OF WAR.
The intelligence of q large fleet being
fitted out in England and Franco is received
with incredulty by the Administration. It
is no unusual thing for two or three English
and French ships Of war TO cruise near tho
Gulf, and it 10 probable that the recall Of
present ships, and substituting others, may
be the cause Of the rumors.
AN EXTRA sESstos.
The Cabinet are said to be divided as to
the policy of 40 extra session. Mr.. Seward
opposes it, ss be is willing to give the new
Tariff fair trial, and be fears new modfca
iinns will occur that will be Of no benefit
Mr. Chase is said TO favor i. for the opposite
reason, and the President is inclined to yield
TO his Secretary of the Treasury, for to hia
he has to look for the sinews Of war.
As Congress a6journed without providing
pay for the new officers 10 Nevada. D1cotah
urd Colorado. they are said to fuvor aa extra
session of Congress.
NEWSPAPER sEcEssIGS.
The Richmond lVhig has heen compelled
TO yield its strong Union sentiments before
the gradual eucrouchments O! Secesslon.-
Robert Ridgway, a staunch Union man and
an abba editor, has withdrawn from its con
troll.
USroN ARMY IN TIE SOUTH.
An ageu. of General Sam Houston has
been 10 the city for saveral days, it is said
with the intention Of proceeding North to
purchase arms and munitions Of var. He
states that "Old Sam" is raising an army OF
from three to Eve thousand men in Texas,
Arkansas, Missouri, and Tennessee to oppose
the jurisdiction Of the Confederate Stated
with the Cabinet with view to Informing
them Of the real sentiments Of tbs people in
the Lone Star State.
SECRET MOVEMENT.
Reliable advces from Richmond give In
formation that o secret movement is on foot
Tor the purpose Of precipitating matters
Suhjoined is copy Of u circular, of which
great numbers have been sent from Richmond
tc the localities where the secession fever il
rife -
RICHMOND. Va, 1861.
Your presence is particularly requested q
Richmond, 90 the - day of -, to consul
with the friends Of Southern Rights as to th
course which Virginia should pursue 10 tn
present emergency. Please bring with you
or send, q full delegation o! irue aud relabl
meE from your own county; aud, If convent
ent, aid the same object in the surrounding
counties.
90 arriving at Richmond, report yoursel
aud companions Immediately. to -, at
Signed by Samuel " oods. OF Barbour
J. K. Cbambliss, Of Greensville; Charles L
Collier. of Petersburg Juo. A. Hartman. {
Augusta; ilenry A. Wise, Of Princes
Anne Juo. Il. Anderson, OF Bot-touyt; Wn
+. Gordon, OF Albermar!e Thos JpfIerso
Randolph, OF Albermarle James W. She
field, Of Smythe.
Taking this in connection With the fact ths
BeO. McSuilOcn, lnt ieAan haDSsT, is
Virginia. stirring up secession. purchasin
arms, securing recruits, and doing oil Ii
mischief he can against the Federal Cover
ment there is reason to fear that dead 81
will be made to coerce and intimidate Il
Virginia Convention into a vote in favor
separation. The War Department has r
ceived Information that movements are c
foot to excite border foray between Virgi
10 and the District of Columbia, so that Il
Federal Capital may be suddenly seized ar
transferred TO tho q. S. A, and thus compel
recognition from foreign Powers as the on
true Government.
INTERESTING FROM WARRINGTON.
The eightmiilion Government LOan.- lucent
seven Millions Bid.-A Monarchy for {
South Virginia Vocillating. -Ercitii
Neps from Ieras Gen, Ampudia Mare
ing on Brownsvilie.-Terans Preparing !
Detsnce.-7ae Landing of Troops at +;
Piekens Discredited.-F From Key Vest
TIE 81. Domingo Annerdtioa- Warli
from Havana. Miramon about 10 Lvd
Bierico.-- Municipal Election.
WARRINGTON, April g.
The Secsssionists have already repudiat
the doctrine OF popular sovereignty, and ha
not even allowed the people voice 10 !
important transfer OF their allegiance. il
now said that the Representatives OF