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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-30
A New Line of Communication through
Maryland to be Opened.
Reported Arrest ofSenator Mason,
of Virginia.
RELEASE OF GENERAL HARVEY,
&C., &C., &c.
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
THE BLOCKADE AND OUR TREATIES WITH
FOREIGN POWERS.
WASHINGTON, April 81, 1861

WARRINGTON, April q, 1861
Some excitement has been produced in diplomatic
circles growing out of the proclamation Of the President
directing blockade Of the Southern ports 1t appears
that blockade TO be respected by foreign Powers must
not only be effective, but that due notice must be given
Of such intention TO their representatives With Brazil
ard all South American governments, notice Of
ninety days is required under treaty But this
has not been given by our government. Hence con
sgDrents of coffee and other natural products do
signed for Southern ports are delayed in their
transportation to that portion OF the country, the
merchants beirg satisfied Of the effects Of immediate
blockade 1t has therefore become necessary that spec
c inquiries he made OF the federal government in rela
ton to this subject that treaty rights and privileges
be not damaged The foreign Ministers will insist that
the stpuatons shall be respected and observed other
wise naval forces win be despatched hither Of
foreign protection The deicaoy Of the question appa-
rent, and from what Is known may involve serious
sequences TO all concerned at all events produce trouble
now, as well as in the future.
Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-10
= ARMY DEPARTMENTS.

There are at present six geographical
army departments, as follows: /. The
Department of the East, with its headquar.
ters at Troy, New York, which embraces
allthe country lying east of the Mississippi
river, and it now contains near 10, 500 men
stationed at various forts and barracks, and
at the city of Washington. g.. The Depart.
ment of the West, embracing the country
west ofthe Mississippi river and east Of the
Rocky Mountains, with the exception ol
such portions oft as are embraced in the
Departments Of Texas and New Mexico.-
Its headquarters are at St. Louis, Missouri.
and it now contains about 4, 600 men. g.
The Department of Texas, which embraces
the State Of Texas. 1t contained about
2,SOO men, who are now being Withdrawn
in consequence ofthe surrender Of General
Twiggs. About 1000 Of them will reinforce
the forts in Florida, and the remainder will
be at tho disposal of the War Department
for other points. 4. The Department OF
New Mexico, which includes that territory,
exclusive Of Fort Mouaye. Its headquarters
are at Santa Fe, and it has about 1890
men. s, Tho Department of the Pacific,
which includes nearly all the country west
Of the Rocky Mountains. It's headquarters
are at San Francisco, and it contains about
1,5O0 men. 6. The Department of Utah,
embracing all Of that territory east Of the
one hundred and seventeenth degree of west
longitude. It contains about 1000 men.
Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-10
LETTER FROM JUDGE GOODRICH

LETTER FROM JUDGE GOODRICH.
We are in receipt of the following pleas
ant, and somewhat characteristic letter from
our fellow citizen, Judge Goodrich. 1t was
not intended for publication; but in view Of
the fact that the Judge is about to leave US
for a long residence on the other side Of the
Atlantic-that lie is public and historical
character, we feel warranted in giving it to
the public, knowing that it will afford inter-
lest and qualification. .|@@
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 20, 81
DEAR SIR: On the 9th instant was
confirmed by the Senate as Secretary of
the legation TO Belgium. ..,.@
Governor Seward gave me the position
unasked. He says it is the most pleasant
one in all Europe, and that he hopes that it
may suit me,-says ''if it does not, let me
know, and / will try and suit you." do
not feel anxious to leave the State, yet
wished to visit teach we'll remembered spot,
rendered immortal in song and story;;'' for l
think I have some taste in that direction.
l shall have some liesure-shall improve
my opportunity-and hope to return in
about two years, "a wiser and better man. -
I wish to visit Rome j Jcruselun,, Palmyra,
Eyypt, and ''thc country round about
But am Mlnnesotian-an "Old Settler"
and I shall look across the mighty deep to
St. Paul, as the Hebrew looks to New Je-
rusclaln.
shall be at home in few days. Gov
crnor Seward continues to be the Aope OF
the country. All eyes arc fixed upon him.
Your friend, AARON GOODRICH.
Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-10

TuE Border States will see little in
tho appointments BY the Administra-
ton to assure them of justice and
cou,iliation toward their section. The
appointments. are generally Of the
radical men Of the party. Mr.. Breck-
inridgs commented upon this, in the
Senate, the other day. ''If,'' said he,
'ssthe party gives up a fort, it does so
With tears, and declares that it is done
not with civil but for military reasons.
For the government the most
radical and aggressive men have been
selected. For the Cabinet, for foreign
missions, for Senators and other off,
oers, the. most radical men have been
chosen; The Senate had been con-
firming every day men who have
tramplcd the Constitution under their
feet, and refused to recognize the
obligation to return fugitivcs from
labor-men who have boasted on the
floor of the House of Representatives
md elsewhere, that they had been
personally concerned in running off
slaves.' This is ono way Of holding
the Border States in the Union and
and winning back the Cotton States.
Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-10
w AsIIIN TON NEW s.
CIIAs. GIBSON APPOINTED SOLICITOR OF
COURT OF CLAIMS.
DEATH OF JUDGE MCLEAN.

WASHINGTON, April 4.
The President has appointed Chas. Glib
SON of Massachusetts, as Solicitor of the
Court Of Claims; J. Z, McPhery Assistant
Secretary. FfrEEE = = lin.
/ The Administration is especially jconsid-
erins Mexican Affairs, looking to immediate
treaty.
The Spanish feet arc not to go to the
Gulf till further orders from Madrid.
1t is asccrtained that French Consuls have
instructions from France relative to action
in Southern trade with France.
Prominent persons here arc satisfec that
the movement Of the English and French
fleets are for the observation Of Southern
events. ;.a.
WIN: Cuddy has been appointed Surveyor
General of Illinois. f.r-'a
Tho Secretary Of the Treasury has con-
cludcd TO issue Treasury notes for the re.
mainder of the loan. .-l .... !.
Capt. George, who recently resigned his
position in the army has rendered his ser.
vices to the Confederate States. He is d
native Of Pennsylvania and was formerly in
command Of the Charleston Arsenal.
Mr.. Clay was on Monday disconnected
from the Peruvian mission. The govern
ment evidently disapproves of his course.
Alex S. Platte is appointed Naval Store
keeper for Kentucky. .1sIl
The report that tho Brooklyn has rein.
forced For: Pickens by troops is incorrect
There was truce; ary violation of which
would cause immediate hostilities, on the
part Of the Confederate States.
,.. ,.. HARTFORD, April g..
Buckingham is elected to Congress in the
Fourth District by so majority.
Providence, april 8.
The election to-day resulted in the defeat
of the Republicans. i. s-.m
Governor Sp1ague reelected by largt
majority.
/ The Legislature: is Of the same politica
character. ......-..--.....
| Hefron and Brown are elected to Con
gress over the late Republican members.
Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-10

Hon Shcrrard Clemmcns, Member Of
Congress from the Wheeling, Va, District,
who. in Congress, SO noblY aid eloquently
defended tho Union against the sTraitorsi
writes from Richmond on the 9th of March.
percmptorily declining to be candidate for
reelection. lie pleads his Obligations to
his family, as higher than those he owes
the State. His absence from Congress will
be serious loss to the conservatives and
Union men from the Border States. It is
said he will never recover from the wound
he received in the duel with o. Jennings
Wise.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 3.
The State Auditor announces that tho
Pamet Bank has given securities !or all Of
its notes in circulation. s.EH.F 1g-
MONTGOMERY, April, 4.
Treasury note of the Confederate States:
were issued to-day. The first bond Of ono
thousand dollars sold at twenty per cent
premium. .z1
NORFOLK, April e.
It is reported that disturbance occurred
among the workman on account of the Pal
metto flag being raised outside of tho walls.
The soldiers dared not interfere in the mat
ter. ~. -.
DEATH OF JUDGE McLEAN.-We regret
to hear Of the death, at Cincinnati, on We'd
day, ofJohn w. Mclean, one Of the Justices,
of the Supreme Court Of the United States.-
Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-10
XARl.IkE..

The news by telegraph from Washington,
seems to Indicate that the Administration
proposes to cocrcc the South. This is all
risht,if it can be done; but We fear the pol
icy is adopted too late. If tho attempt is
made and it shall fail, then matters will be
in worse condition than now. A re. con-
|struction will BE- impossible, and sectional
hostility will be faQped into bitterest hate.
The Republican party has, however, moth
ing to lose; it has won its last victory, and
dispenses its fat things to the faithful for the
last time. 1t may safely adopt any policy,
for the sccpter has departed from its grasp,
and the destinies Of the country will be
committed to more conservative rulers.
five fight, and it looks as though we
must, our people will suffer financial calami-
ties that they cannot at present realize.-
Yet grave as these difficulties will be, VIC
believe it would be better to suffer them,
than to sec the Union discovered, if fighting
will preserve it. But we believe, religious sly
that the shedding Of blood can never &c.
ment a broken Union, or rekindle patriot.
fraternity between the two sections.
Compromise and concession are the only
means left us to re.unitc tho country
Congress- and the Administration have
proved themselves both unwilling and in
competent to perform this grave duty; and
our only hope is in National Convention
of all. the States, to amend tho Constitu
ton. With new Constitution, plain ant
full; every right guaranteed without ambig
uity; We may hope to reconstruct the Re
public, and perpetuate for many generations
the blessings Of free government, which ha
. been to this time so successful under til
old Constitution.
Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-10
Correspondence Of the N. Y. Herald.

WASHINGTON, April I.
The President is nearly worn out by the
constant excitement he has been undergo.
ing for the last four weeks. This afternoon
he become so severely indisposed as tc
|necessitate the exclusion OF all visitors. Even
parties who desired to see him on import 1tant
official business were not admitted. lt@
A despatch received here to day announ-
ces that Messrs. Yancey aud Rost embarked
Yesterday from New Orleans for Europe,
and that Dudly Mann embarked on the same
day from New York, as special Co1nmis.
sioners from the Confederate States to per-
feet negotiations begun some time Since, by
confidential agents of high character now
in Europe, for the recognition by the great
powers Of the world Of the new southern
government, and, moreover, for the forma.
ton Of new treaty of the most liberal kind.
and for thesrccognition Of commercial rcla-
tions. r...,...'0.... .r-...s,
Colonel Mann took with him large
number Of documents, iucluding upwards
ola hundred copies Of the new tariff bill.
which will be thoroughly distributed
throughout Europe. T. ls.r 4 I
ments have already opened the::eyes Of our
people. as we'll as those Of Europe, and in
telligence which has just been received here
leaves little doubt upon the mind Of our
government as to what the ultimate course
Of the European governments will be in
regard to the Southern Confederacy. ;27s
Mr.. Seward is preparing his instructions
to the new foreign Ministers who arc to
replace our representatives now at the courts
Of Europe. ! learn they are Of the most
anti.slavery kind, disparaging the Southern
republic, misrepresenting its Institutions: and
ridiculing the idea Of its being able to main
tain itself It is the first time in the history
Of this government that the Secretary Of
State has sent out to Europe in the form Of
instructions libels against the domestic in
stitutions Of filtsen States OF tho Union.
Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-10

FiENp1sH.--We learn from the Salem
(Ind) Times that an inhuman wretch in IN
adjoining county to Washington, deliberate.
ly plotted the the following plot, by which
to put his wife to death. 1t seems to &C.
complish his hellish work il was necessary
10 employ his own son, small boy ia
assist him. He set his fence on fire, land
instructed his little son to perpetrate the
deed. After he had set the fence on fire,
he sent the little boy to the house aftor his
mother, to come and put the fire out, while
he (the father)r secrcted himselfin the woods
near by, telling the boy before this that
while his mother was sengaged in extinguish-
ing the fire to approach her from behind
and set her cloths on fire, which the boy
did. and before she was aware her clothes
were in blaze, burning them entirely of
and Of course burning her to death. The
Times does not state that the inhuman
wretch had been arrested.--.Nud. Courier.
Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-10
New Yonx, April 8,

New YoRK, April 5.
The steamer Kangaroo has arrived. The
Tribune says Montgomery dispatches say
should orders be ISSUED to blockade the
southern ports and collect the revenue there,
Davis will issue letters Of marqe and cover
tho sea with privateers.
A dispatch says Lieut.. Gilman Of Fort
Pickcns reports that that place has been
reinforced. and is now able to hold for some
time.
Mr.. Blaisdcll arrived from Texas to-day.
bringing $4,000 which the secessionists
failed to get hold of at Galveston. lie
reports that the people had not fairly heard
and arc disguste4 with the rcvolution,.
Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-10
FROM TIE SOUTH.
SUPPLIES FOR MAJOR ANDERSON T.
..a- s-,.,.- BE CUT OFF.
REDUCTION OF SOUTHERN rAR1rE
ENFORCEMENT OF THE REVENUE
LAWS IN LOUISIANA. -,
An Unknown Vessel Fired into off Char
ton Ilarbor. g.
RICHMOND, April 4

On the re-assembling Of the Legislature.
the bill to prepare the forts to protect the
country against any force was agreed to, 68
to 81. Two other amendments were offered
-oIe on an ordinance resuming the powers
delegated by Virginia, and another provid-
ing for submitting the same to tho qualified
voters of the commonwealth for adoption or
for rejection at the polls at the spring cleo
ton in May. .
In convention, Mr.. Goggin moved to
amend by asserting his own ordinance, but
withdrew it. Several motions were made,
but were all voted down.
Mr.. uarvey's substitute was rejected Is
70 II Convention adjourned sine dc.
Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-10
lNTEREsTINii: WASHINGTON NEWS.
LAND OFFICES IN THE TERRITORIES.
THE SOUTHERN FORTS.
a Dunkum Dispotch to the President.
PENNSYLVANIA ON A WAR
e.,,. 50 -. FOOTING. -. mo ra .
JOHN MINOR BOTTS COUNSEI.S S
LINCOLN.
A,

WAsn1NGToN, April 6.
Thomas $. Turner has been appointed
U. S. Attorney for the District Of Virginia !;
and Chas S. Loring Chief engineer in the
Navy. +: n +
I The Interior Department has under con-
sideration the subject ofthe organization Of
the Land offices in the new Territories of
Dacotah, Colorado and Nevada. @.s
Tho 1ribune Washington correspondent
says no official intelligence has been receiv-
cd that Major Andcrson's supplies have been
stopped. is 'stl 81
Authorized statements are made that the
Spanish Government is not responsible for
the demonstrations ut St. Domingo. Also,
that no orders have been issued for the
blockading Of Southern ports. ... .s.....
A Washington correspondent asserts
that the President is daily receiving nu-
merous telegraphic dispatches from all
portions Of the country urging no surren.
der Of any Forts, offeringto to volunteer t.
attempt reinforcement. One man offers tt
reinforce Fort Sumter at ten days notice fol
$1,000. ..l.f..
Gov. Curtin Of Pennsylvania, had lone
interview with Gen. Scott and Secretary
Seward. Its rumorcd that Pennsy lvanis
will Immediately put herself on a war foot
ing. III -
1t is not true that the Southern Commits
sioners have taken house in Washington
is we'll understood that the length 0
their staying here will depend upon circnm
stances. .. ~
An alarm existed here on account Of tn
military preparations of the Government
which preserves entire silence.
Lieut.. Gilman had an interview thi
morning with Secretary Cameron ant
General Scott, and left Immediately fo
Pensacola. .45s. -. sd .l-r;
4 John Minor Bolts arrived here with
large delegation Of Virginians to ascertain
by personal conference the exact intentions
lof the Government. Bolts visited tn
} President and advised the evacuation O
Fort sumpter. An officer Of South Caro-
lima has also arrived to recruit for tn
Southern army. s,sa., =, f..psr..,.
Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-10
LATER FROM THE SOUTH.
WAR EXPECT ED. :. +
EXCITEMENT IN CHARLESTON.
FORT SUMTER BEs 1E.GED.
CHARLEsroN. April 6.

,5.- st42 CHARLESTON, April 6.
A special despatch to the New York
Herald states that war is expected to break
out in twenty -four hours. Every soldier in
Charleston is ordered on duty, and the ex
|citement is intense. fa-s I.
ry. ~ III NEW YORK, April 6. +.
More dispatches from Washington to-
day state that President Davis has ordered
General Beaureguard to stop Major Ander.
sons supplies; aud cut off als oo1a muliication
with him and place Fort Sumter in state
of siege. If such was the fast, We would
receive Immediate intelligence from Mont
gomery and Charleston. The Cabinet al
Montgomery believe no beligerent steps will
he rcsorted to.
Advices from Jamaica, to the 23d, state
that Prince Alfred met with royal recep.
ton at Barbados.
The Times Washington despatch says
that DR.. Fuller, Of Farquircr, has been ap-
pointed Marshal Of Eastern Virginia.
The same authority says a despatch re-
ceived from a responsible person in Char
lesion states that General Burt has left for
Morris Island. He is reported to have said
that Major Anderson now had but two al.
to evacuate Sumter in forty
eight hours, or suffer bombardment.
The Times despatchos also says tie
southern commissioners express the belief
that a..morc judicious policy will prevail, but
if the policy Of the federal goverement is
the enforcement Of the federal laws, the
seeded states arc ready to resist to the
bitter end. ...-,.7-. s..
The Government has chartered the steam.
er Illinois. which will go to sea under seal
ed orders to-day or Monday. Her mails
and passengers for Europe go in the City
Of Baltimore. t
A despatch from southern city to the
President says that large body Of volun-
teers had left to rally around the flag of the
Union in Texas under Sam Houston. G-a
" ~ NoRFoLK, Va. April s..
The schooner Lucy Il. Warren, Of Bal
timore. was seized in Halpin, Hampton
Roads, Tor the violation of the inspection
laws t,.tsrst,tss.. ss =. : 49,. fz
Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-10
HON. CHRIS. GRAHAM.

We see by the St. Paul Press, that +. A.
REM, has been appointed Receiver of the
land Office at Hend c-son, in place Of Hon.
Chris Graham. We don't know Nj. REM,
never heard Of him, but ifhe will discharge
the duties Of this important position
with the same fidelity, and give tho same
satisfaction to all doing business at the
Office, as Mr.. Graham has done, he will
reflect credit upon the administration that
appointed him, and deserve the approba tion
of the settlers in this district. ...'. ~
Mr.. Graham will soon return to his home
in this place, and, will now become, w
hope. permanent resident among Us.
Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-10
DEATH OF THE DUCHESS OF
KENT.

The latest European advices, which are
given under our telegrphic head announce
the death, on the 10th OF March, of tho
Duchess Of Kent, Mother of Queen Victoria
and aunt of Prince Albert. Marie Louis;
Victoria, the deceased Duchess, was daugh
ter Of the late Francis, Duke Of Saxe-Saal
field Coberg, and was born on the 18th O.
August, 1856. Her first husband, Prince
Zurich OF Leiningen, seems to hane been q
brutal tyrant, and to have treated his young
bride with peculiar cruelty. He died in 1914
While the Princess Charlotte, daughter
Of George ". survived, her fathers younge,
brothers, for the most part, remained single
but as the direct succession Of the British
crown ended with her, they nearly all took
wives withing a few months after her melan-
choly death in 1917.
The marriage of Edward. Duke o: Kent,
with the widowed Princess Of LeiniDgen,
which was solcmnized on the 1lth Of July,
'1818 was purely a love match, as neither
tho parties had large income, and the
bridegroome's mother, Queen Charlotte, op-
posed it with all her power. The newly
welded couple were. therefore compelled TO
practice tho closest economy. OF this union
the present Queen of Great Britrin, born
May oath, 1919, was the only offspring.
Nor did her parents long enjoy each others
society. The Duke took violent cold in
January, 1920, Of which he died in a few
days proceeding his aged father to the
tomb by about weeks space. His widow
never married again. =
When the Princess Victoria was born,
her unclcs, the Duke of York and the Duke
Of Clarence, afterwards William w., were
still alive, and being the older brothers of
her father, enjoyed the priority Of succession.
1t was not, therefore, for several years that
her pretentions were regarded as of special
importance, Her mother, however, educat-
ed her with great care. To her thoroug
carly training, many Of the characteristics
whicK have elevated Victoria above the ma
jority of Queens and to be ascribed.
Since her daugter:s accession, the late
Duchess has constantly resided neor her,
and has been greatfully repaid for the tidel-
ity with which she discharged her maternal
duties. She was sensible and practical,
not brilliant woman, and descryedly, we
believe enjoyed the reputation Of being kind
hearted and charitable. -. u
Red Wing sentinel., 1861-04-10
SUMMONS for relief.

Qtate Of Minnesota, District Court.
~ let District, County Of Goodue.
William w. Phelps and
Christopher Graham, Against} Summons.
Sarah Barnes. iLL ~ -EFi
To the defendant.
In the name Of the State Of Ninnesota: ss
You are hereby summoned and required
to answer tho hccomplaint Of the Plaintiff in above
entitled action, Which said complaint is fled
in the Office Of tho Clerk Of this Courts. At
Bed Wing, in said county Of Goodhue, and to
serve copy Of your answer to the said COM
plaint upon mo Mt my Office III Red Wing.
in said State Of Minnesota, within twenty days
from the service hereof upon you exclusive
Of the day of such service; and you are
further notified that if you fail to answer said
complaint within the time aforesaid, the plain
tiff in this action will apply to this Court for
Judgment against you for the sam OF one
hundred and ninety-six dollars with interest
from the first day Of December ono thousand
eight hundred asd ffty-six, besides the costa
Of this action.
WILLIAM w. PHELPS,
Plaintiffs Atty.
Dated at Red Wing, April 4th, 1861.