New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08
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His hands are tied, and if the contingency occurs
which has been suggested, his only relief will DO
through an extra session. Although some OF the
elections do not regularly occur till August
Gen. Taylor found it necessary to summon Con-
gress in MAY. If the occasion should become
argent, that precedenI my be followed.
REMOVALS AND APPOINTMENTS.
(,ov. Chase has not yet indicated his Assistant-
Secretary. Several removals of clerks were made
in the Interior aud State Departments, to-day, OF
versans who had rendered themselves particularly
offensive as partisans. Defrces wall be appointed
Superintendent of Printing for which long exPe-
rience well qualities him.
MORE REGISTRATIONS.
Col. Cooper, Adjutant General; Withers, As,
sstant, and Capt. Maclin, Paymaster, retigned
their commissions to-day. Cooper is brotner-in-
law Of Senator Mason, and bis resignation mas
been expected for some time. This demoraIza-
ten viii extend Elrther bat will be checked up
nv Developments of events which cannot be Long
restrained.
OHIO SENATOR.
Intelligence from Columbus tonight states that
the Republican caucus wll nominate for Secretary
.Chases vacancy on Friday or Saturday night.
APPOINTMENTS.
Mr. Holloway of Indiana viii probably be ap
pointed Commissioner Of Patents Mr. Dale of
Illinois is urged for Commissioner of Indian
Affars. No nominations were sent to the Senate
to-day.
DAVIS CALLS ON MEXICO.
Jefferson Davis has sent secret agent to
cG tstio tba
tion of the Cotton Confederacy. This experiment
viii hardly succeed, for no party in Mexico is
prepared TO acknowledge slaveocracy like that
proposed.
TAKING LIBERTY WITH NAMES.
A number of patriotic gentlemen have had
themselves gazetted as Candidates tor prominent
Offices, but are quite willing to abate their pre-
tensions. And some OF the scayeOgers of the
press who have neither social nor political pO-
sition, crafty cOwsrdly mslignity by dragging
respectable names before the public in this con-
uectiOn and fabricatng their statements.
TIE SENATE DIBATE.
Although Wigfan habi.uaiy declares Texas out
of the Union, he still has the assurance to con-
sumo the time of the Senate in nHammatory
harangueF, under the ielusiou that he is attract
ing attention. Mr.. Douglas made another in
sidiOus effort to prove tina. the Inaugural was an
abandonment of the Chicago Platform, and ap-
prcpriatey concluded by shaking hands with
Wigfsn Mr.. Fessenden will address the Senate
tomorrow on the Inaugural, and do justice TO
the occasion and himself
To Tie Associated PTraa ,o.,
WAsHIHGroN, Thursday, March Z, 1861
The War Department to-day received letters from
Mai. Anderson dated The ftb, but they contain nothing
of especial Importance The ost friendly feelings az
sts between him and the South Carolina authorties-
Postal facilities are still open him, and privileges Of
nerketing, to limited extent, continue.
Gen. Cameron leaves Der. to-day for Pennsylvania
HI has not yet qualified and will return probably
Monday. In the mean time, Mr.. Hot by request !
will continue to discharge the duties Of Secretary Of
War
John A. Jones Of Illinois, to-day appointed Su
pernendent Of Statistics in the State Department, vice
II. C. Mclaughlin.
Numerous visitors were OF tho different Departments
this morning and many applications for Office hled.
The new Cabinet held their first meeting to-day.
Dispatches from Flag-ofieer StribliDg received
so-dsy the Navy Depart 1ent. He says that IN con-
sequence of the disturbed state Of China lie had not
until January considered proper to seadaay vessel
TO the soutbwsrd. The John Adams had sailed Cor
Manila, Siam, and Singapore.
The commerce Of the United States with SIAN, &c
says is Of considerable importance and occasonai
visit Of mar-of-war that country il advisable. At
all the countries around the China Sea and Japan, the
FREQUENT presence Of menofwar is beneficial 10 our
commerce as well as to counrymen residing there
He expected TO 90 north with the Hartford and
Saginaw.
The Diplomatic Cora in fill costume this after
noon rad an official visit the President, by previous
arrangement as is customary the incoming OF new
Administration. Trey were accompanied by Setre-
tary Seward TO the White House, who frs, presented
20 the President Commander Figanisre, the Minister
from Portugal and the longest ia diplomatic position
In this country, who made an address in French, q
trans aon Of which bad previously been furnished 10
Mr. Lincoln. II was Of omphmontary character,
ard express Of the good viii and feelings Of their
respective Governments toward that Of the United
States, and foE the success OF the Administration. All
the Diplomatic COrps be said, entertained the best
wishes for the peace aud prosperity of the country,
and for continuance Of the friendly feelings now OK
isting.
Tue President briefly replied with much warmth,
heartily reprocating both officially and personally,
the L IDLY sentiments Expressed.
The Commander FigaBiere then introduced re-
spectively the other Foreign Minister'S and item the
several Foreign Secrtaie les Of Legation. This part
Of the ceremonies ha ling been concluded the members
of the Cabinet, by inysiioD entered the reception
ROOM and were Introduced 70 the Diplomatic Corps.
Mrs. Lincoln alterward preSenied, and Tor seine
minutes thcrc was a general aud unres;raned social
conversation.
JosG Marcelino Hurtalo late Intendente General of
State Of Panama and also distinguished for his ac-
tvity and energy III support OF the Federal Govern-
meDt OF Newt. anada, has been appointed Commits
sioner for the Convention under the Cass'iierrsn
treaty. lie 10 expected here by the close Of this month
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