New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-16
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The contest over Gen. Spinner's nomination as
Treasurer Of the United States assumed new
phase to-day, and consumed most Of the Executive
session Of the Senate. Mr.. Breckenridge charged,
upon the authority Of statements made to him,
that Gen. Spinner had said, in the case OF Viz
giniA sece3ng, servils instruction would follow
which he would gladly see and head. The names
of Col De Russy and Mr.. Martin were given In
this connection. Messrs. Powell and Polk re-
sisted the confirmation as improper on this
ground Messrs Douglas, Rice, Andrew John
son and other Democratic, defended Gen. SPIN
ner, expressing the highest appreciation Of his
character and integrity, as well as the oehei
that, if he did utter any such opinion, it must
have been in moment Of excitement.
Other Senators on that side declared II he
would dsclaim 1t, no objection would be urged
Messrs. Mason and Hunter took no part in the
discussion. Gen. Spinner says, on LIS own be-
half that he would not retract any sentiment be
ever honestly entertained for the office. tie re-
members having said he regarded servile insur-
rection as almost IN inevitable consequence OF
Secession in Virginia. In that opinion he does
not stand alsne An effort was made to carry
an adjournment until Monday, but fuilod His
nomination will be confirmed tomorrow BY an
overwhelming majority.
MINISTER TO GUATEMALA AND HONDURAS.
Mr. Crosby of New-Yor WAS nominated Min
lister TO Guatemala aud Honduras.
MILITARY APPOINTMENTS.
Several minor military appointments to fill va
cancies occasioned BY designations were also
sent in.
COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS.
Mr.. Holloway of Indiana is decided upon for
Commissioner of Patents The contest for to
place has been unusually animated and active.
THE TARIFF.
The Treasury Department sent out revised
copies of the tariff with the Senate amendments
10 the Collectors Of the principal ports to-day.
The necessary instructions cannot be prepared
before the Let of April as anticipated, from TIE
pressure upon the Secretary and the other
officers who have that important duty 70 per-
form.
TIE SOUTHERN COMMISSIONERS.
The versions given from here Of conmuni-
cations alleged to have passed between Messr.
FORSYTH aud Crawford and the State Department,
with responses from the latter, 10 the pur
poses Of the Administration, are all imaginary.
The letter Of these Commissioners viii be an
swered by Mr. Seward without unnecessary de-
Law. and in manner that will relieve all mis-
apprehension of his policy.
THE NEw TIRR,1 oI.IAL APPOINTMENTS.
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be taken up tomorrow, and probably sent TO the
Senate on Monday Mr.. Jayne of Illinois i,
much pressed for Governor Of Colorado, and Mr..
Carter Of Ohio for Nevada.
ILLNESS OF MR.. coRwIS.
Mr.. Corwin has been indisposed for several
days, and has requested the Senate not to act
upon his nomination for Mexico until he can
decide whether or not TO accept the mission.
THR CITY APPOINTMENTS.
None Of the important appointments for great
cite, will be announced until the vacancies and
new Offices filled.
TIH BOGUS CoSFEDERACY AND EUROPE.
T. Butler King has gone to Europe on
secret mission from the Southern Coulcdcrscy,
to prepare the way for the Official Commission
ers, Messr,. YsDcey and Dudley Mann, who are
to start within few weeks hr Shden VIII
not accept one Of these positions, considering
himself slightod by the manner In which his
claims haze been neglected and ignored. lie
would much prefer to be back in the Senate
than in exile among the people whom he be-
trayed into disunion. These Commissioners viii
return without any official recognition. AL
Europe is against government founded on
Slavery alone, not excepting Spain and Portugal
To .be A.socis'ed Prev,
WAsHrsoros, Friday, Mach Is, 1861.
The Cabinet had another meeting this morning
General Scott was present with them. Tins Last
strengthens the surrnisc That they we're II consultation
on military affairs.
III. Wheeler. ex-!linister 10 Nicaragua, hss been
removed from the poston Of DOcumen: Clerk in the
Interior Department.
Accounts from Charleston say that Gov. Pickens and
Gen. Beaurepsrd have decided erecting Notifications
al Stone and At all the .ets leading n that hsrbor
Col Forney, in command Of the Penraccla Navy
YARD informed the commander Of the Brooklyn on me
9Th thai he could get water or Goal al that sa
| ton.
The Commissioners from the CcnfedeTateA States DO
not exrect AN 10 their communication Tor reV
eral DAYS Ii Is understood the matter OF their en-
bsssy ia engaging the sttsntion OF the Caoiue'
Great weight il attached in political circles to the
declaration of Mr. Fessenden to-day IN the Scurte thai
the Administration contemplated policy Of peace aud
world erercise no authority not strictly in accordance
with law and not until tiae hns tsor taken i IN OK
| ,m;,,ation of the question il all 10 bearings.
! The only confTmstons by The Sensie to-day we're
tbo,a of (iecrPt w Alexander "a Lieutenant IN the
| Navy and James I. Harrison "a surgeon.
Tie President his nominated Ellsha u CprpJ ~
Ministe- TO Gustemsia.
Mr.. Holloway oi Indiana bss been appointed Com
| missioner OF Patents ... ...#