Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-21
FROM WASHINGTON.
From The Baltimore american.
WASHINGTON. March 10.


The evidences of the peaceful purposes OF the Admin,
istration are hourly multiplying, and it is now admitted
tina, it will urge the against secession with diplomacy
rather than bayonets and bullets.
THE SUMTER EVACUATION.
The evacuation of Fort Sumter is 10 take place to-
morrow, but nothing has been developed with re-
gard TO the manner Of the evacuation, the Admnstra-
ton keeping its own counsel on the subject Iii known,
however that twenty more Of the garrison will be dis
CHARGED by Meor Anderson tomorrow, the period OF
their enlistment having expired. Mr.. Seward is under
stood TO be great advocate for datoy action in regard
to all our National troubles, as It is his belief that time
will bring healing on its wings" hence the delay which
has taken place in carrying out this movement, which
was resolved upon ten days since
The naval movements at New York are known to have
had no connection with Sumter. The vessels were or
dered there by President Buchanan and those sent away
lac. week were altogether for the transportation OF the
Txa troops aud the landing Of supplies at Toruguas
and Key West. In the present unsettled condition OF
affairs the fleet WILL however, be kept in commission,
AZ there is no knowing at what moment they may be
wanted.
FOREIGN POLICY OF THE ADMINISTRATION.
Mr. Corwin is said to have agreed to accept the Mis-
sion TO Mexico The policy of the Administration has
partially leaked out through the arguments brought TO
bear upon Mr. Corwn to induce him to accept the po-
son rendered him by Mr. Lincoln Il appears that our
new Ministers England, France and Spain will be IN
sructed TO negotiate treaties with those powers guaran-
teepg TO Mexico her present Government and protec
ton against Southern flibus.ers-and also protecting
Spain 10 the possession OF Cuba upon CONDITION that these
powers will agree not recognize the independence OF
the Confede ate States until it shall have been recog
nized by the Government here. In the meantime Is
claimed to be important for Mr. COrwn TO be n Mexico
% second this policy and checkmate the Southern States
until il can be carried into effect.
THE SOUTHERN COMMISSIONERS
Governor Roman arrived here last evening, but so
much iatgued that he Immediately retired to rest his
I'LL bfc fonk MIA to-day
and he entirely approved of thing which had been
done by Messrs Crawford and Forsyth prior 70 bis arf
val They have received Instructions from Montgomery
to await the pleasure of the President and do not now
anticipate communication from the State Department
for week or ten DAYS TO come. understand that there
il already very excellent Understandings through third
parties between Government and the Southern Com
missioue,s and the latter be fully OF what
the final result OF their mission is 20 be. The question
now ct saue seems to be only one OF time.
The foreign policy OF the Administration with regard
10 the Conederated States, recently developed, was
communicated 10 the Southern Commissioners to-day
by some friendly Senator'S aud they express confident
be,f hat will fail They say that our Government
has been orestaed in Mexico, aud will have no chance
of success in Europe.
THE OFFICE SEEKERS.
There have been la &c sccessons to-day to the army OF
o.coseekers proposition is said 10 have been made
in Cabinet meeting to appoint 10 one making personal
application after this week and if adopted We may ex-
pect q sudden stampede.
Most Of the removals male in the Department up TO
the present time lave been violent Secessioniss who
have been in ayowed communication with the enemies OF
the Government. The immediate removal Of these men
became matter OF duty and necessity as in the present
state of the country, they must necessarily be spies In
the camp.
INTELLIGENCE FROM MEXICO.
Official dispatches received to-day, with dates from
Mexico OF the Sd instant, aud from Vera Cruz TO the
sth say that dr. IA Fuente late Minister for Foreign Az
iairs has been appointed Minister to France: and Mr.
Faras Minister TO Belgium.
The Government was on the best terms with Mr.. Wd
r, aud with the E?gsh Prussial aud Venezuelan Min
isters. The French Minister expected 20 recognize
very soon the Mexican Government, all the difficulties
with FraBce hayinG been seu Jed.
The Government was busily engaged ~ providing for
the security Of the public roads, and in securing otker
objects OF publil welfare.
Gen. Uraga is expected in the next steamer from Vera
Cruz.