New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-09
MORE MEN AND MUNITIONS GONE.
THE MAYNARD.
spsci,l pl.p,t.sto III, NY. nlbpns.

WASHINGTON, Monday, Apr, 9, 1861.
Great anxiety is still manifested fere concern
ing the destination of the troops from New-York
and although the information has been published
10 THE TRIBUNE, the pubic mind is still unset
tied, anu wide range of absurd speculation IS
INDUCED.
A messenger started yesterday morning for
Montgomery simultaneously with one ier Char
lesion The Administration hss served air notice
on Jefferson Davis and Gov. Pickeos Of its IN
teut;on, and leauss with them the Craze respon-
sbility Of iuapguratDg c,-il war, # they
should make that election. The single pGr-
pose il. to relieve a starving garrison. Should
that act of humanity be resisted the crime will
be theirs, and the judgment Of the coQatry viii
Justify any retrbiion, however sege7S 1t may
he. On this question there can be 10 division
of sentiment in tie North.
All the rumOrs regarding extended line OF
blockade in the South are weak inyen'ions. No
such necessity il felt to exist, and tue military
ureparations contemplate 10 snch design at this
time. They ars intended ior more active use, If
the occasion should unfortunately occur. The
vigorous measures which aTe now progressing
are regarded es the best conservatory OF peace.
.For the first time since this rebellion commenced,
the conspirators are to confront an earnest an
| resoute determination on tho part OF the Sxeen-
tive To assert his constitutional powers, and 10
discharge his duty to the people, Heretofore
they hare had full swing, until the impression
has obtained in seven States that they are TIE
only true authority. Tbs delusiOn has gradually
! extended u other States, with partial hehei
J tbot the whole South weuld be sOon compaated,
! aud tbe Union reconstructed on the basis OF the
Montgomery Constitution. 1t will be seon dis-
PEELED. The business OF investing ior1s' appro-
prating public property, and deiying TIE laws Is
20 stop. and the country VIA promptly reel tha'
the Government is 10 be maintained IN Its ioteg-
y;tv and strength When Jefferson Davis realizes
that foct and understands the extent and object
Of the preparations be viii be apt to pause be-
fore giving the signal for war. He knows, as
well as any living man, what cost and conse-
ouences would be involved.
If Gen. Beauregard hls formally notified Major
Anderson, as is confidently stated, TINT his sup
plies and mails are to be cut Oh, 1t VII oniy
serve to hasten tue crisis which Is fast approach
inc head without that stimulus. Whenever he
ia denied free communication with the Govern
ment, according to the plan PROPOSED by Gov.
PicAens. aud which has been il practice for two
months or more, the postal service will be lmme'
di,tely stopped. letter was received from
Port Sumter to-day in the regular time.
The rrecipitatcrs in Virginia will use the pres
emf excitement for the purpose Of carrying out
their scheme Of secession, and the public need
NOT be surprised at any result in the Convention.
II they should carry The ordinance under this
prctgAt there is an organization anxious Tor u
descent upon this capital, and would probably
undertake. il, but for the welcome which might
meet them at the first attempt. Proper precau-
tons have been taken and unusual vigilance ia
exercised in guarding the public Departments
against surprise or treachery. Some Of the sub
Ordinates charged with that responsible duty are,
however, believed to be unworthy of such trust,
and ought to be immediately displaced. None
but known Union men should be tolerated in
>tbose places.
NJ. COrwin left this afternoon for New York,
having re:eiged lis Instructions He viii start
for Mexico in the steamer of the Iltil inst.
Tli, haste was necessary, siuce, if lie had missed
, the present opportunity, months delay would
have occurred before another offered.
John Forsyth has returned to Montgomery,
eayiag his colleagues, Messrs. Crawford and
Roman, here to explore the mysteries Of Tie
present moments. They think this Admnistra-
ton very secretiye for not exposing all lis plans
to their inspection, and Uniting their skllful
criticism Mr.. Forsyth faded as a diplomat in
Mexico, and was foiled as one in Washington.
A dcplorabe example Of the decentralization OF
the public mind in the South has recently come
to light here In hastily opening one OF the mail
bags from Virginia. small box was thrown
upon the floor and broken, from which escaped
two yenomons snakes. II was addressed to the
President of the United States, and but for this
accident would have been sent to BIN and
opened without hesitation, according TO the
design of the cowardly wretchts who conceived
this infamous plot. Being free, there wes no
pcst-mark by which it might be traced.
10 the Assoe!s,ed Press. 80 ~,
WAsHIsGroY, Monday, April s, 1861.
The State Department replied today to the note OF