The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-04-02
WASHINGTON RUMoRS.
Extracts from the Correspondence of The Northern Joul

mail from Europe, expresses the opinion that in II
event of the passage of the Morrill, tariff BILL bot
England and France will in a very brief period r.
cognize the Southern Confederacv. His opinion
based upon facts which have come to his knowlede
through parties holding intimate relations wit
those two great Powers. There is little doubt. b
says that other powers will follow the lead of Eng
| land and France.
The revolution which is now progressing in th
| United States will have fearful and damaging il
| fuence throughout Europe. British and Frenc
statesmen already see it, and will gladly pursue an
| policy to avert it.
The English and French Legations here do nc
hesitate to pronounce the report started by tn
New York papers of fitting out in England an
France for the waters of the United States, to b
without any foundation. The English and Frenc
Ministers are of opinion that if any such novemen
was to be made they woud probably have been IL
formed of the fact. They, therefore, regard thi
statement as wholly unfounded, and look upon
as mischievous canard. 1t is known, moreover
that the instructions which the English Govern
ment have given their agents in the United State
were explicit and positive, not to interfere in an.
manner whatever with affairs here, but scrupulouS
ly to avoid complications which might look or tent
to sympathy, with either section.
The English legation have been aware of the fac
that the English and French governments have hat
in contemplation for some time, owing to the grea
activity prevailing in the slave trade the propriet
OF strengthening their squadron on the African
coast, the alarming increase of this traffic has fire
quently been brought before the attention of the
English Ministry, and the Ministry have directed
the attention of Spain to this matter. 1t is more
than probable therefore that this powerful fee
which, it is alleged is fitting out consists only o
one or two vessels destined for those waters.
Mr.. Russell, correspondent of the London Times
will leave in day or two for the Southern Confed
eracy. His interview with the Commissioners from
the Confederate States was exceedingly agreeable
and interesting, when they informed him that they
were Ministers Penipotentiary and had full power
to treat upon all questions at issue between the two
governments. He seemed to b impressed for tht
first time. with the magnitude of the Southern
movement Having carefully surveyed the gentle
men composing the Cabinet of the Northern Con
federacy, he is very desirous of seeing those com
posing the Southern Confederacy
1t is understood that Seward is opposed to ar
extra session of Congress and will yield only to the
pressure of events. From some unaccouutable rea
son he thinks the tariff will be finally acceptable tC
New York.
Secretary Chase, it is understood, entertains en-
tireiy different views, and that the receipts from
customs will be much reduced.
AN EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS INEVITABLE.
am certain that the President and majority o
the Cabinet are satisfied that an extra session OF
Congress is inevitable, and have reason to believe
that the President will issue proclamation in a
few days summonng Congress to assemble, allow
ing the legal time of sixty days to intervene be-
tween the date of the proclamation and the meeting
of Congress. This is not only deemed necessary by
the demand of the great commercial interests in
consequence of >the dissatisfaction growing out
of the construction of the Morrill, tariff but in
consequence of the contemplated operations of the
administration in evacuating Fort Sumter and re-
inforcing Fort Pickens at Pensacola, both of W whch
he determined upon, as well as the collection of the
revenue.
The forts at Tortugas and Key West having al
ready been reinforced with troops from Texas, much
to the surprise of the Commissioners now here the
administration policy seems to be to follow this
work up by throwing troops into Fort Pickens at
Pensacola, without delay, which will be done at
whatever cost.
THE COLLECTION OF THE REVENUE.
Western Senator had an interview with the
President Yesterday, and made strong appeal in
behalf OF the people of his State in favor of collect
ing the revenue in all the seeded States.
The President expressed himself decidedly in
favor OF 1t SO far as he was personally concerned,
but remarked that before taking action in the mat
ter it would be the subject of careful investigation
and consideration in Cabinet.
1t is evidently the intention of the administra-
tlon not to inaugurate its policy at home until its
representatives abroad are all at their posts of
duty, in order that check may accrue by the re-
presentation or official acts of Ministers, who not
only have no political sympathy with this admins
tration, but some of whom really in active CO.
operation with its enemies, all the new Ministers
have been requested to hasten their departure at
their earliest possible convenience.
MIR. Corwin will leave New York on the 1lth of
April in the Isthmus steamer for Havana, and
thence by British steamer to Vera Cruz
THE SUPREME COURT VACANCY.
The vacancy in the Supreme Court cannot be
filled until the next session of Congress 1t is not
improbable effort will be made then to reorgan-
ize the present judicial districts Three new States
are now excluded altogether, and the district of
Judge Mclean has grown beyond his practical ca
pacity.
TERRITORIAL OFFICERS WITHOUT PAY.
Owing to an unfortunate omission or oversight
no appropriation made for the paw of any of
the officers of the three Territorial Governments
organized last session. The Governors and other
dgntaries must trust to the next Congress for COM
They are supposed to favcr an extra
session.
THE SEVEN WAR STEAMERS.
The Secretary of the Navy is arranging the pre-
llmlnarles Tor the construction of the seven war
steamers The total failure in the construction of
the Pawnee steamer, by Griffths, who received the
job as special favor from his friend Toucey will be
a warning against allowing either of the seven
sloops recently authorized to be constructed out
side of the yards of the government, especially
since the constructors belonging to the Navy are
admitted to be the best naval architects in the
world. Three of the sloops will undoubtedly be
built at the New England yards-two at Kittery
and one at Boston, or vice versa.
RESIGNATION OF WIN. D. MUTT, ESQ.
The designations of numerous Government oflic-
ais continue to be received daily in Washington.
Many OF the best officers of the Army and Navy
have returned their commissions and from the
other branches of the public service some of the
most reliable incumbents have already voluntarily
withdrawn. Among the latter is Mr.. William d.
Mutt, who has served under six administrations.
The following letter of resignation handed to
Mr. DIX, more than month ago, but we believe
has not yet been accepted:
TREASURY OF THE UNITED STATRs)
February rs, 1861
SIR: By invitation, entered the Treasurers Office in
1887 have since occupied confidential relation to it, have
conducted every issue of Treasury notes subsequently
made put into operation here the Independent Treasury
branch until now.
The Republican party having prevailed and its prnci
pies as understand them, from their publication at
Chicago and from the previously published speeches of
Mr. Lincoln, being think in vital conflict with the
rights Of the people my State Virginia.
cannot subscribe to them To seemingly acouiesce bv
retaining place as long as might would | think be a
departure from cherished rule of my fe viz to endea
so to act as to prove to those around that matters
OF principle have no pecuniary equivalents.
Therefore, respectfully tender my resignation to take
effect on 4th proxmo the matters of trust
confded to me can be examined and he safely and
honorabIy relieved ~
should be wanting in candor to admit that it will
be with feelings after having so agree
ably associated for twenty three and half wears in the
service, shall leave it to seek business in other fields
am sir very respectfully your ob't serv't,
WIN. D. MUTT
A SCENE AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
The rival houses of York and of Lancaster were
not more deadly hostile than have been two dele
cations of California office-seekers, who have this
spring honored the metropolis with their presence.
The straight Republicans" who are the most nu-
merous here, have as their fugle-man, S. w. Sim
onton, wel-known correspondent, who was once
summoned before the House of Representatives for
an alleged libel, about which he said more than
some OF the honorable members asked to hear. The
other delegation, who are more conservative, are
under the leadership of Col. Butler, originally of
NJ Massachusetts, and enjoy the favor of Col. Baker
the Senator from Oregon, who was President
Lincoln's old neighbor, and who enjoys his conf
dence.
The Butler party, it was thought, had the inside
track, and the others determined to protest, for
which they solicited an interview with Mr.. Lincoln.
Saturday was appointed, but when Mr.. Simonton
and his friends appeared at the White House, they
found Mr.. Butler and his friends enjoynp the Pre-
sdential presence. Nothing daunted, Mr.. Simon
ton made speech, charging the other party with
having secured appointments for parties not worthy
OF them, and on concluding his remarks, he handed
the President memorial, making the charges over
the signatures of those with him.
President Lincoln took the paper and said
"Gentlemen, have listened to you, but cannot
accept this memorial except to commit to the lames
which he did, and as the paper blazed up, went
on: 81 have known Colonel Baker for thirty-five
years, and am probably better acquainted with him
than you are; nor do believe that he would make
such recommendations as you say he has, no mat
ter who says it." Whereupon the parties looked
at the embers of their memorial-Iooked at the
President-looked at their rivals-and-evacu
the White House.
Afterwards they returned, and having made
Pdmende honorable, pacific distribution of the
offices on the Pacific coast were commenced.
THE PRESIDENT FIRM.
Whatever those may think who desire to plunge
this country into civil war; the President is Jack
sonian in his positive adherence to a line of poll
cy, nor can he be moved by the usual political ap-
piances, by which his predecessor was SO easily
manipulated" In some cases he has doubtless
been imposed upon, especially if it be true that one
dpomatist lust appointed goes abroad as the attor
ney of large claim referred to the government to
which he will be accredited. But he has endeav-
ored to hear every mans story, to examine every
mans credentials, and to prevent the exclusive
appropriation of places in any city by one clique.
THE STEAMSHIP PowHATAN.
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