New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-04
qainst the Dougbfaces selected By the majority.
Gov Chase is on tie ground.
r, " PROTECTION OF TIE CAPITAL.

| Gov. Chase is on tie ground.
Drg PROTECTION OF TIE CAPITAL.
Another c, 'mpany of flying artillery reached
here this morni.' g, much to the discomfort OF the
consprators, who " ,scld like to seize tho capital
and public departments thout opposition, and
have the advantage OF that possession to give
them prestige in seeking reNognlSCa abroad. Dis
| appointment makes them maN,2nan'.
Jacob Thompson testified bsfsre the Special
Committee that various plans of tbs Secess Vuists
had been discussed in his presence, and sdUe-
times at bis hOuse. by leading men, and others VI
ssprOminence, which contemplated fTst, tho seiz-
IRE Of this capital; second, means to prevent ths
counting Of tie Presidential votes, aud third, re-
slstance TO Mr.. LincOln's inaugurati,n. lie
stated that he regarded these propositions "a
foolish and criminal, and believed they had Lat.
ter!y been abandoned, and all efforts ceaseu-
trated upon separate State action, which he jus
titled and approved. His policy would lead to
the same results by different means, because, il
Virginia and Maryland can be eoerced into die.
union, the design is to reclaim Washington as
part Of the territory Of the latter.
Gen. Scott dined with the President yester-
day, which is sufficient answer to the runners
Of their disagreement.
Alr. Buchanan has finally given the entire con-
troll of the protection Of this city to the War
Department. and no longer superyises the orders
as heretofore. Mr.. Holt and Gen. Scott have
the best understanding, and perfect security
and peace are now guaranteed.
TIE SUPREME COURT VACANCY.
Several Republican Senators have been sp-
preached to know if they would confirm judge
Black, should he be nominated Cor the Supreme
Court. Mr.. Bigler did not get much encour-
agement. When Mr. Buchanan was Secre-
tary Of State under Mr. Polk, he had vacancy
on that Bench kept open four months for his
own accommodation by the Democratic majority
in tue Senate. We propose to suspend It for
thirty days.
CONSUL TO LIVERPOOL.
Geo. McHenry Of Philadelphia has been nou-
mated Consul to Liverpool.
TIE POsT-OTFICE DEPARTMENT.
Messrs. Skinner ard Childs the two Chief
Clerks of the Bureaus, viii act as First and
Second Assistants Of the Postmaster General, in
consequence of Mr.. Kings promotion to tue
head of the Department,
VIRGINIA.
Much doubt is expressed concerning the Viz
pinia election tomorrow; but the belief is the
Secessionists viii carry it, as both parties
demand impossible terms. There is little differ.
ence, except in name, between them.
/ 10 The AssociaisdPre.
WAsHISGroY SATURDAY, Feb. ., 1861.
; The Joint resolution which passed the House tbs
morning provides for REIMBURSEMENT to Iowa of all
titles to lands heretofore enormously certified under tho
Desmoines Improvement act.
Col. Lander, whose superinendency of the Overland
/ Wagon Road was so satisfactory 10 The Government
/ las resigned that Office.
WisHNGTON, Feb. 3, 1861.
Tie Commissioners from New-Jersey, Ohio, Penn
I sylyaris Kentucky North Carolina, Virginia, aud
Indiana have arrived here, and tonight are atef'
An addiIopal body Of Federal troops hss arrived.
and this mornings train brought artillery, arms, md
/ munitions ot war.
/ An effort will be made by a member Of the Commit
tee of Five 10 report icinl resolution providing for
call Of a National Convention for the adjustment OF
existing difficulties.
HE 0lRcia copy Of tie Louisiana Ordinance Of Sc
Ccsson has been received and the Delegation from tnaL
state in Congress with the exception u Mr. BonllS-
nv will probably Withdraw from further dehbers-
tiors in Congress tomorrow. He Is the only one from
the seeded States who hs taken part in the proceed
ilgs -nce the several ordinances Of Secession have
passed.
The nan e. Of al The members Of the ltou'e from
the seeding States continue to be called when
, voting. d,
/ Joshua t. Gijdings is among the latest arrivals
/ here.
/ Goyenor Hicks of Maryland will be before ihe
Select Committee tomorrow as wiinessi con,cn'ng
the alleged conspiracy TO seize Washington.