, 1861-04-19

no evacuation Of Sumpter 1t is supposed
that they have been put forward for polit.
ical effect, as it is positively certain that il
will not be abandoned speedily, and that
Pickens will not be reinforced.
All signs are favorable to a peaceful So
luton Of the National difficulties.
The chartered vessels which recenilv
sailed, took sealed orders.
There has, as yet, been no determination
for an extra session of Congress.
The New York Commercials WASHING.
ton dispatch says Mr. Seward has written
a letter to the Southern Commissioners re-.
viewing the entire grounds of the misup.
derstanding, with view Of restoring hor-
mony. and closing with Recommendation
of National Convention.
The Government hos received informa-
tion Of q plot TO revolutionize California
and Oregon, duplicating Gen. johnson and
other officers.
A New Orleans dispatch Of yesterday
says it is understood the Confederate Com
missiouers will not leave for Europe tilf
the 3lst.
by proclamation of Gen. Bragg, all ves-
sells ere prohibited from furnishing supplies
to oil vessels of Pensacola or Pickens, un>
der forfeiture and confscation.
ST. LOUIS, March 23.
The Charleston Courier of the 2Ist,
says: The assertion that the term Of sery
ice of 90 Of Major Anderson's men had
nearly expired, is a mistake. Anderson
was in daily expectation of receiving or
ders to evacuate Fort Sumter. The supply
Of provisions and fuel was nearly exhausted.
If he is not speedily relieved he will be
compelled to burn some of his gun car
riagcs He states that the fort would be
given up 10 South Carolina authorities Of
ter examination by authorized officers, and
their receipts taken for the property. Col
Lay has had long interview with Gov.
Pickens and Gen. Benuregard
The proposition Of the British Govern
ment to refer the San Juan question to some
foreign government was submitted by the
President to the Senate.
The matter was understood to have been
debated in executive session, without con-
cusion. Senator sNesmith opposed the
proposition, being unable to agree to any
plan involving the possibility of giving up
the island.
The Administration will reply 10 the
Southern Commissioners in a few days,
stating that it has no power to treat with
them, and that they can be regarded only
as gentlemen representing q dissatisfied
people, but will refer them to the next
congress.
DR.. Fox, Of the navy, accompanied by
Captain Hartstein, visited Major Ander-
son, but the nature Of his mission is un-
known.
The Southern Commissioners received
advices to-day that affairs looked more
peoceable, and that any collision was al
most impossible
Messrs. Mason and Hunter have gone to
Virginia to urge immediate secession.
The evidence in the Armstrong Court
Martial case indicates that there was q suf-
6eient force to defend the navy yard at the
time of its surrender
H. j. Raymond, of the Times, will be
Consul to Paris.
ST. Louis, VIA. FoRT KEARSEY,
March 25tb, 1851.
Special dispatches from Washington 10
New York papers are still filed with ru-
mors about the evacuation Of Sumter,
from which it may be inferred that the mat
ter is not yet settled. The latest rumor is
that Col Lamon has been sent to the fort
BY the President, with the order to Major
Anderson for its evacuation, in case Col.
Lamon shall End, after careful inspection,
that evacuation is unavoidable. If not, be
is not to deliver the order.
1t is also stated that on Saturday the
Cabinet had under consideration dispatches
from Lieut.. Slemmer, who states that un-
tess supplied with provisions soon he will
have to abandon Fort Pickens
Gen. Bragg, in command of the Federal
forces near Pickens, notified Lieut.. Slem-
mer that supplies cannot be landed at the
fort unless by permit of JEFF. Davis. The
Brooklyn, 81. Louis Sabine and WyaHdOtt
arc off Pickens.
The Charleston Courie- Of Friday says:
Sergeant Fox arrived, to visit and to report
to the Administration the condition Of
Sumter. He was permitted to 60 bither,
accompanied by Capt. Hartstein. The
Courier also announces the arrival Of Ex-
OObSlSsouou A1OlulSoJ WIZ 90 OOhoAN uS-
sired him to say to the people Of Charleston
that he was for peaceful settlement, and
would do everything in his power for an
amicable arrangement; also, that Scott
gave similar assurances, aud the President
favors such policy, and may, if the Cabi-
net desires, order the evacuation Of Pickens
as well as Sumter.
The Texas Legislature met on the 18th,
when the House and Senate took the oath i,
of allegiance to the new Government, few
members doing so under protest.
Governor Houston and the Secretary Of
State retired and surrendered the archives.
Houston has published on appeal to the
people, denouncing the Convention. The
latter body passed substitute to the Army
only one mounted regiment.
The Georgia State Convention adjourned
on Saturday night, >They adopted State
Constitution, TO be ratified or rejected by
the people at the next July election.
There is nothinp new from MONTGOMERY.