New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15
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ed, and viii probably remain 90 for several days.
It seems difficult to harmonic the conflicting in
terests. or to attain general result which will
be reasonably satisfactory. Some of the obstacles
to good understanding are likely, however, to
be removed. All the published statements dis
tributing these Offices are purely speculation.
THE PHILADELPHIA APPOINTMENTS.
The Philadelphia appointments will be delayed
until those iTar New-York are completed with,
perhaps, the execution Of Collector The Presi-
dents inclinations have been toward eI-Gov.
Pollock for that position. Jacob ], Haideman
Of Pennsylvania was nominated Minister e Stock
holm. His appointment may be credited to !tne
friendship Of Gen. Cameron.
THE MARINE CORPS.
Some Of the recent nominations for the Marine
Corps have not given satisfaction, and R-pubh-
can Senators have signi6ed very distinctly that
they must be scrutinzed more carefully here
after
MIR. CovoDE AND TnE NEw-HAMrsMRE ELEc-
TIOS
John Covode has returned from his successful
campaign in New-Hampshire, and is much con-
graduated for tho efficient services he rendered
there.
THE NEW TARIFF.
Regulations for the new tariff, which will take
effect on the lst of April, now engage the atten-
ton Of the Treasury. AS the whole system Is
to be radically changed, the instructions must be
prepared with care and precision. 1t is Of great
Importance that all the appointments of APprais-
ers OF the principal ports should be made from
among men Of experience, ability aud integrity,
otherwise conflicts may occur which will seriously
embarrass the operation Of the law. Much of
its success will depend upon the first start.
Union men will be selected for the Southern
Offices, except where the Republican element is
distinctly established and recognized. This was
the Gaze 10 the competition for the Louisville
Post-Ofice where Mr. Speed was appointed
over Mr.. Helm, Republican, who 10 Mr.. Lin
coins brother-in-lsw.
MRS. GAINEss CLAIM.
The Supreme Court decided unanimously TO-
day in favor Of the claim Of Mrs. Gaines to the
large estate which has been in controversy for
mapy years in Louisiana. Although the oct Of
Secession provided that the legal rights Of par
ties to suits pending before this tribunal should
not be affected by it, some mode viii probably
be- found for evading the decree, which involves
several millions Of dollars.
CONFEDERATE COMMISSIONERS.
All the statements representing that any cor
respondence had passed between Mr. Seward and
Jefferson Davies Commissioners are unfounded.
Neither have any assurances been given them as
10 the policy of the Administration in regard to
r. ,hiaef In
no communication whatever has been held with
them. If they have drawn conclusions from the
action in regard 10 Fort Sumter, that is their
affair. But they are not warranted by any aa-
thoritatye declarations
THE Seeding SENATORS.
The seats of the Senators from the seeded
States are now declared vacant aud their names
stricken from the roll. This proper resolution
was carried by Mr.. Fessenden, and relieves the
Senate from any apprehension concerning the
temperance of the secedors, who, although
claiming to be out of the Union, ike Mr. Wig
fall might have returned 10 vote when least eI-
pected or desired. This act Of moral expulsion
may have beneficial effect on some who YET
remain
CONDITION OF THE PORTS, RIC.
Mr.. Douglass resolution inqu;riDg into the
condition Of the forts, arsenals, ard the like, m
the South, lee on the table, and will do so until
the Administration decides whether an answer Is
expedient There are obvious reasons OF this
time why reply should not be given, but the
President may think otherwise and direct it.
CONTRIBUTIONS.
Brgadier.General Sumner was confirmed TO-
day, also Cassius NJ. Clay for Spain, and Elijah
hasnln, brother of the ce.President as Com
missioner under the Reciprocity Treaty. The
Fishing Rights is the only question which re-
quires bis Official attention.
To the As,oei.led pTsss
WAsHISGros, Thursday, March IA, 1861.
The Caarieston Courier OF yesterday says that the
batteries bearing on the ship channel are OF tho hesvi'
kind and that they now " high sta.e OF prepa-
ration and ready for any force that may be sent against
them. II believes the Reinforcement of Fort Sumter
IN mpossbiiity. II estimates tint three thousand
highly disciplined troops in the various fortifes
tons.
TIE Courier ALTO states tina. official information will
coon be- received that the fifteen million loan authorized
by the Government Of the Confederate States has
Deel taken ~ u VI ptE
oca, Dispatches here from Flag Officer Bell Of the
Mediterranean Squadron, say that conspraces and
res,s daily occur and that the state of affairs is very
nnsated 40 that travellers are afraid to come 10 Ma
pIes and spend portion Of the Winter in that fine
climate.
Berrien to-day entered upon the duties as Chief
Clerk Of the Navy Department, in place of Mr.. Welsh,
who resigned.
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