Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-03-27
Geographic News.
From Warrington.

I
T abandoned on Monday next, in accordance
with Gen, seotls perenptory opinion. The
operations Of the Commissioners from the
, Confederate States are thus far informal
and in favor Of peace.
The Secretary Of State, Mr.. Seward, has
declined conference with the Commission
ers from the Southern Confederacy The
latter VIII send him formal official COM
muRieaIiOn to-day,
/, WASHINGTON, March l8,-This morning
the Secretary Of State, VIM, II. Seward,
caused 10 10 intimated To the Commission
ers hero from the Confederate States his
willingness and anxiety TO consult them on
the subject Of their mission, but he address,
cd them note shortly after, declining an
interview, from motives Of high public con-
sideratOn, The Commissioners, in view Of
this, sent immediate information TO Presi,
dent Davis, whose action in the premises
will decide the course 10 bs pursued By the
Commissioners,
The action Of Mr.. Seward is the topic
here now,
The French Minister has offered Mr., Sc
ward the services of his government, to
mediate between the United States and the
Peruvian Government,
Capt Cooper OF Alabama, late Of the U,
S. Army has gone TO Montgomery, for the
purpose Of rendering his services TO the
Confederate States, -
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ou board, u the Senate Mr., ugul.at o1or-
20 resolution asking information u' che
f, Secretary OF Nar whether II was uc,'a,.-
~ that rhc should reuNH IN her gget .n'
position Wilson aud Masg, objected 10 he
resolution, which uuu lt.s over
% D. stated Hon. ,.'Hiu. ". CLAY. has
declined the appointment OF United States
| Minister TO Spain, and Hon, Thomas Cor
win that Of Minister TO Mexico,
Election In New Hampshire.
CONCORD, n. H. March l3.-Ihc Black
Republican candidate Tor tho State Legisla-
turc, and Representatives in Congress, are
| elected
The Black Republican candidate for Gov
crnor is also elected by large majority.
Virginia.
RICHMOND, Va, March l3.-The action to
be taken by the Virginia State Convention |
is still doubtful,
Maryland.
BALTIMORE, March l3.--Gov. Hicks is still |
unwilling to issue his call for State Con- !
vcntion. II is believed that the sentiments |
Of the members of the State Conference !
are somewhat modified. 1t is thought that .
n Committee will be appointed 10 confer
with the Virginia Convention.
New YORK, March l3.-The steamer of |
war Powhatan arrived opposite the city
to-day.
From the Galveston News, March, 10.
Col s. A. Lockridge arrived yesterday !
from Montgomery, bearing from Hon. How
ell Cobb, Secretary of State, u certified copy
of the Permanent Constitution of the Con-
fcderate States, TO be laid before our Con-
vention.
From Washington
WASHINGTON, March, l4-Thc Supreme
Court day decided in favor of Mrs. Gaines,
in her celebrated suit. The decision is fin
al, and gives her the whole great estate,
with rents, drolts, etc.
Mr.. Wigtall left to-day for Baltimore
He returns in a few days and will then
leave for Montgomery.
The Supreme Court also to-day decided
in favor of Kentucky in the case of that
State vs. Ohio on the demand of the Cover
nor of KY, on the Governor of Ohio, for the
surrender of a VIII tc man who stole slave
in Ky, was arrested and escaped to Ohio.
The Court held that Congress cannot i'm
pose duty upon State officer, but that the
Governor of Ohio should surrender fugi-
tive on rroncr proof.
The Commissioners frnrl tIa Confederate
States have received assurances Of the pa
cifo Intentions Of the Administration
They will not therefore mako any official
demands pending the Fort sumter move
mcnts,
TIrg aenut passed resolution emitting
The names Of Senators Davis Brow, Gay,
Mallory, Ioombs and benjamin, from the
roll, their ssscty having become vacant.
WAsHIsGToN, March l5.--In the Senate
Mr. Mason, Of Va offered resolution in
curing of the President the number of U.
S. troops quartered in Washington, for what
purpose, when they would be withdrawn;
if not, for what purpose they were main
tanned, and whether, and to what extent he
means to increase the force.
Mr.. Douglas resolution respecting the
Government property in the seeding States
was taken up. Mr.. Douglas said that there
were but two alternatives for the Admins
tration-one to recognize the independence
Of the Coniederacy in good faith, or to in
augurate n civil war by attempting cocrcivc
proceedings. If the latter policy were de-
termined on, it should be known at once, in
order that the country might no longer re-
main in doubt and pcrplcxity.
Mr. Douglas said the President had no
power to collect the revenue in the seeding
States, nor to call out the MALTA except as
posse comitatus. A Federal officer said that
an army of quarter Of q million at the
expense of q million was necessary to take
the forts, etc, He advocated amendments
to the Constitution to hold the border States
and secure u reunion of the whole.
Mr.. Wilson replied, saying tho Admins
tration should make known its policy /,
through gentlemen in whom it has conf
dcnce. Mr.. Douglas retorted saying that
Mr.. Wilson belonged to the war wing of tho
Republican party. Sharp words ensucd be-
tween Messrs. Douglas, Fessenden and Hale
Mr.. Douglas said he did not mean that the
Union should be broken up, or the country
drawn into war, and he then abruptly took
his seat.
The Senate has confirmed the appoint y,
ment Of Cassius M Clay as Minister to
Spain-Mr Dale is commissioner of Indian
Affairs-D. X. Carter, of Ohio, Governor
OF Nebraska. Mr.. Holloway, Ex-Congress-
man, from Indiana, is offered the Patent
Office. Elijah Hamlim, the Vice-President's !
brother, is Commissioner to Canada under
the Reciprocity Treaty.
The Southern Commissioners say there
will be no attack on Fort Pickens until they
have reported to President Davis.
The Cabinet had long session to-day in
regard to Mexican affairs. 1t appears to ,
be the design of the Administration to =
check mate the South in Mexico, and bear ""
er of dispatches will leave Immediately for
that country. ,
A correspondent arrived from the South !
last night, says a messenger has passed
through Raleigh with Government dispatch =
es for Maj. Anderson.
Gen. Scott, it is reported, said the garri- \
son would be out Of Fort Sumter on Mon
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