Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-04-20
The journal.
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Latest Eastern News.
SAN Francisco. April l6, 1861

SAN Francisco, April 16, 1861.
porv arrived at Fort Churchill at IL o'clock,
lo'y yesterday, with Eastern dates to April 9TH
p n,n n' 'following is from the Sacramento Union's s
report ,, 1,a,;e,.,;. o,,;.,,,,o,,s ,,,ou.
Ia April 4th Ira p. Rankin, Collector at San
TI1r"mcisco T,nu Stevens, Bakers son-in-law,) Su-
nnerintendent of the Mint; W. b, Dennis, Melter
Ped Redner D. W. Cheeseman, Sub Treasurer !;
S"0 II Parker, Postmaster at San Francisco (;
Nudge, Appraiser General.
IN the 3Oth ult. fareup occurred at the
white House, among the California delegation,
'ho called on the President to protest against
Sanotor Bakers influence in California appoint
onts Baker was invited by the president to be
mat nrosent J. A. Nunes presented a memorial nu
Tmorously signed, and Simonton protest. each
"ccompaned by remarks SimOnton also read
SNon a naper severely rejecting on Baker The
proeident preserved the memorial and protest,
tnt threw Simonton's notes in the fire. because
po considered TIE remarks disrespecS4l to his old
friend. whom he had known twenty y-fve years.
Tho delegation withdrew rather abruptly, but
=. tbo reouest of the President, called again in
tho afternoon, when matters were arranged more
.Ioosontlv. The course of the President is spok
an Of as somewhat Jacksonian.
The specia Washington correspondence is TILED
with reports of a warlike character, which may
ho fms summed up: On the night of April Sd
~ s,oomer attempted to enter Charleston harbor.
pofusinp to show her cOlOrs, she was fired into
hy thp batteries on Morris Island, and put to sea-
rort Sumter must be abandoned or relieved, at
once Mai. Anderson's supplies are completely
cut off. ,,, NJ,
Yard Several vessels were expected to sail last
night. Mai. Anderson sent flag OF truce to
Gov Pickens, yesterday, for purpose unknown.
dan md IN n a
surrender of Forts Sumter and Pickens Prepa-
rations for attack are completed at Fort Sumter,
and are rapidly hurried on at Fort Pickens, The
imnresson is that it will be made at both polnt is
in few days The policy of the U. 5. Govern
ment is now to hold Fort Pickens at all hazards,
and reinforce it if necessary The Gull squadron
is to cooperate with Lieut. Slemmer 1t is not
vet settled whether Pickens has been reinforced
il is believed that the activity in the Navy Is
designed for collection of revenue in Southert'
ports on shipboard Other accounts state that IL
is for the purpose of preventing the selzlng of
San Domingo by Spain
The Attorney General is now considering the
legality of collecting revenue on Men-of-War
The troops from Texas in New York are again
ordered South.
The Virginia Convention adjourned sine die
last night The final result of the proceedings
has not been telegraphed yet. Several resolu-
tions reported by the majority committee were
read and adopted. One opposes the formation
of geographical parties; another declares that
Territories constitute a trust. to be administered
for the common benefit of the several States, in
stead of the United States. Another is, that the
Forts, &c, are to be used to protect the country
against foreign foes. A motion TO insert an ordl-
nance of Immediate secession was lost by vote
of As to 49, Here ends report of proceedings
for the present. The reports from Texas states
that Ampudia, with large force re-asserts a
right to Mexico and Texas; is preparing Tor IN
vasion, and is marching on BrownsVilie. Col.
Ford is concentrating all his forces and heavy
guns at the Brazos.
1t is reasserted that Spain is preparing TO seize
San Domingo and Hayti, and that France CO.
opertes Miramon is at Havana, trying to raise
forces for the purpose of invading Mexico. The
sailing of an Anglo Franco force to this coast, is
discreditcd in some quarters.
The reported seizure of New Mexico for the
new Government is doubted by many.
The average bids for the new Government
loan are 93a.
The secessionists. aided by Ben Mccullough,
are making great efforts. Some of the Southern
Treasury Notes are reported sold at ~ per cent.
premium.
Judge McLane, of the Supreme Court, and
Capt. Bergman, of the Navy, are dead
New YORK, April 4.
The Herald's Washington correspondent says
the revolutionary movement is progressing in
Virginia. Five thousand men are ready, and re-
commenting to take up arms against the Gov
ernment, under Ben Mccullough and reinforce
mants are expected from New York, Phiadel-
phia and Baltimore.
New York, April S.
California rs selling at 83. Lane and Pomeroy
are elected U. S. Senators from Kansas, by small
maiorities Kentucky Legislature has adjourned
t;,,;tx 10 cnIa nod in ha