New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-01
From Washington.
,5psoial Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, March 81 1861

FORT PICKENS.
Notwithstanding the beligerent bulletins from
Fort Pickens, no apprehension is entertained IN
official circles of an attack by Gen. Bragg's
force, unless precpitated by some act of rash
ness on the part of his subordinates. AT the last
accounts. the Brooklyn had gone temporarily TO
Key West, which may have interrupted or de
layed the execution of the order TO land the
troops that have been on board for over two
months; but, as has already been stated there
is no doubt about the order having been sent,
and little about its being executed.
Jefferson Davis has ordered a large force to
Pensacola, but probably with no more expecta-
ton of assailing it than Governor Pckens had
of attacking Fort Sumter, which is invested by
nearly 5000 troops, and held by 20 men.
TIE CALIFORNIA APPoINTMENTs-THE PREsi-
DENT TEACHING A LESSON or MANNERS.
scene Of exciting interest occurred at the
White House yesterday, which has obtained
publicity from the number of persons present. IN
which Dir. Lincoln sambited the JacksOnisn ee-
mem IN his character to much advantage.
A delegation from California called to protest
against the influence supposed to be exerted by
Senator Baker in the appointments for that State
A paper was presented to the President, severely
rejecting upon him and the motives which az
tuated his conduct After hearing their state
me- meat ADD charges, Mr.. Lincoln informed the dele
cation that he could not enter any such personal
controversy. He sssid he had known Mr.. Baker
twenty five years. and did mo- credit INC 2sper'
sions. To conclude the matter, he calmly de-
stroyed the document and threw the scraps into
the FIRE, with an admouitiOn which reminded those
present of some neglected prOprieties
The delegation withdrew, and do not propose
renewing the interview soon.
THE EIGHT MILLION LOAN.
The combination TO affect the s., zoe, 600 loan
saniay6kably viii not succeed, if the assurances
received here from leading capitalists are reliable
Although the Secretary Of the Treasury has DIS
cretionary power to reject unsatisfactory pro-
posals, and to substitute Treasury Notes, he has
no intention of exercising it, and no such neces-
sty is anticipated. That authority will doubtless
be held iu-res until all other proper means
are exhausted. But it may be useial hereafter
: if spectators and jobbers combine to inlure the
public credit when all the substantial interests
should be concerned in sustaining IT. Before
Gen. Dix left the Treasury he obtained means
enough to carry him through, and then lett
large amount of unpaid warrants to be confronted
by his successor. Hence. the necessity OF the
loan now advertised, which will sustain the Gov
eminent until the lst Of July, if the revenue ap-
n,oaches the reasonable estimate which has been
eormed at the Treasury.
TIE MISSION TO MEXICO
II ia understood that Mr.. Ccrwins mstrne-
tions viii be completed tomorrow or next day.
They have engaged attention for several days
past, being the most urgent ard Immediately re-
ouired in the present condition Of our rela-
,ion. he must necessarily be allowed consider
able discretion. The mission was rendered 10
MIN without any previous conference, ana NANNY
because the President knew his fitness and the
attention be had bestowed upon our commercial
intercourse with that country. No doubt is en-
,srtained OF his success The present Govern
msut in Mexico is already strongly PrePcssessed
in his favor, and every facility vii be promptly
extended for placing US on most ia'or"oe loot
ing.
THE PATENT APPEAL BOARD.
GEORGE Harding of Philadelphia has declined
the prOaerod place Of one of the Appeal h."'d o.
Patents for which he is peculiarly hued .! eN'
D.riepce and ability. The salary does moi oher
sufficient inducement to legal PrachoNer J" ''eH
cases.
THE SUPREME COURT VACANCY.
Tha vacancy in the supreme Court eanno' BE-