The Nevada journal., 1861-04-19
OF THE PONY EXPRESS.
CARSON CRY, April 18th, 8 P.


CARSON CRY, April 18th, 8 Pm.
The Pony express has just arrived here WITH
dispatches to tho Union from S.. Lous to Aptil
5th.
ST. LOUIS, April 5th.-A special dispatch to
your agent here, from Washington, says the
following California appointments were nate
yesterday: Ira P. Rankin. Collector: W. S. ST.
vens, son-n-law of Col. baker Superintendent
of the Mint; Walter E. Deunio, Mslter and
Refner; D. W. Cheesman, Sub Treasurer; S.
II. Parker, Post Master, San Francisco; S. F.
Nudge, Appraiser General
On Saturday last, there was hare-up in the
White House among the delegation OF Caiifor-
mans who called on the President to protest
against Senator Bakers influence in appoint
ments. Baker was invited by The President to
be present J. A. NInes presented memorial
pumerously signed, and Simonton presented a
protest each accompanied with remarks. SIM
onton also read from paper. severely rejoicing
on Col. Baker. The President preserved the
memorial, but threw SimOntons notes into the
fire, because he considered his remarks disres-
pectful to his friend whom he had known for
twenty-five years. The delegation withdrew
rather abruptly but at the request of the Pres-
dent called again in the afternoon, when mat
ters were arranged more pleasantly. The
course of the President is spoken of as some
what Jacksonian.
The special Washington correspondence is
filed with reports of a war,ike character, which
may thus be summed up On the night of April
Sd, steamer attempted to enter Charleston
harbor. and refusing to show her colors was
fred into by the battery on Morris Island. and
put to sea. Sumpter must be abandoned or re-
| leved ut once. Arderson's supplies are com
pletely cut off. There is great activity at the
| Broaklny Navy Yard Several vessels were e1-
pected to sail last night flag OF truce was
sent by Major Anderson to Gov. Pickens. yes
| tcrday, for purpose unknown. The Southern
! Commissioners demand the immediate surren-
der of Sumter and Pickens. Preparations for
attack are completed at Sumter and are rapid
ly hurried on at Fort Pickens. The impression
| is that il will be made at both points in few
days. The policy of the U. S. Government is
now to hold Pickens at all hazards. and rein
force it if necessary. The Gulf squadron has
! been ordered 10 cooperate with Lieut.. Slemmer.
1t is not yet settled whether Pickens has been
ar .ady reinforced.
1t is believed that the activity in the navy is
designed for the collection of revenue in South
ern ports ship hoard. Other accounts state
that it is for the purpose of preventing the seiz-
ure of San Domingo by Spain.
| The Attorney General is now considering the
legality of the collection of revenue on men-of
war.
The troops from Texas, at New York, are
again ordered South.
The Virginia Convention adjourned sine die
last night. The final result of the proceedings
has not been tclographed vet Several resou-
tons were reported by the majority committee
and adopted. One opposes the formation of
geographical parties; another declares that Ter
ritorics constitute trust to be administered for
the common benefit of the several States. in
stead of the United States; another is that the
forts &c, to be used to protect the oolntry
against foreign foes. A motion to insert an or
d;nance fo1 immediate secession was rejected
by vote Of 45 to SIS. There ends the repor.
of the proceedings at present.
The Republicans have carried all the State
officers in Connecticut by AN increased majority Y
but lose two Congressman. The ami -Repuhli-
cans ave carried Rho lie Island. including two
Congressman. The anti Republicans have a:.o
carried Brooklyn. by $500 majority; Cincinna-
ii by $50 majority. Sc. Louis by $500 maiori-
ty; also Cleveland. Sandusky. ard Toledo Obi.
The Secessionists have carried Richmond by
1000 majority. The Republicans success
full in Portland. Maine, Monmouth and War
saw. Illinois. and Dubuque, Iowa.
Reports frors Texas state that Gen. Anpudia
reasscrts the right Of Mexico to Texas, and is
preparing for invasion. and is now marching a
large force on Brownsville. Col. Ford is con
centrating all his forces and heavy guns at the
Braz0s.
MIramon is at Havana, trying to raise \ force
for the purpose of invading Mexico
1t is re asserted that Spain is preparing to
seize San Domingo and ultimately Hayti, and
that France co-operates.
The sailing Of an Anglo French feet for this
coast is disered;ted in s,rne quarters.
The reported seizure of New Mexico is not
confirmed. and is doubted by many.
The average bids for the new Government
loan arc 93!.
Some Of the Southern treasury notes are re-
ported sold at 20 per cent. premium.
Judge Mclean, of the Z. S. Supreme Court
and Capt. Bergman, of the navy dead.
ST. Louis. April 5th, p. S.-The New York
Herald's Washington dispatch says the revolu-
tioaary movement in Virginia is progressing
Five thousand men are ready to take up arms
against the Government, under Ben. McCul-
lough, on the first pretext and reiEforcement>
are expected from New York, Philadelphia aud
Baltimore. Sensation.]
NEW YoRK. April 5th.-Lane and Pomeroy
are elected U. S. Senators from Kansas by
small mnjorltics.
The Kentucky Legislature has adjourned sine
die.
Increased activity is displayed at the forts
and navy yards about New York. Soldiers are
embarking for ports unascertained.