New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-12
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WASHINGTON, Monday, March u. istu-
SECESSION IN THg BORDER STATES.
The Developments of the last few days indicate
! clearly that the Secession movement IN the Bsr-
der Slave States is dead for the present.
... COLLECTOR or BOSTON, enc.
Mr.. Goodrich WAS nominated Collector Of
Boston to-day, Mr.. Tuck f'r Naval Officer. soi
Mr.. Phillips Collector at Salem. ). s.P.
WASHINGTON, Monday, March u, 1861.
TIE NETWORK APPOINTMENTS.
Notwithstanding the newspaper reports, tho
New-fOrk appointments have not been deter
mined, and may not be before the clofe OF this
week. The appointment of Hiram Barney a.
Collector, was forcsladoSved when Dir. Chase -
ono of the Cabinet was announced
THE RUSSELL INDICTMENT.
The indictment against Mr. Russell was auashed
to-day, upon case made up before the Judge
OF the Criminal Court, on an admitted state Of
facts, OF which the report of the Special Com
mittee of Investigation was part. His counsel
pleaded the act of 1857, which eSempts witnesses
before Committees from prosecution conceroiRs
the matter about which may have testified.
ONO Observation-Disclosures
Robert Paine was confirmed District-Attotney
for Northern Ohio.
THE DEPARTMENTS.
Mr. Cameron entered upon the duties OF Sec
rotary of War this morning.
Al the Departments were again thronged,
though Mr. Chase closed his doors resoiutel u
an early hour, considering the public business Of
more Importance than the claims Of o6ce-seek-
ers, however patriotic they might be.
RESIGNATION OF COMMODORE STEWART.
Commodore Steward has teudered his resgna-
ton as the Flag Officer of the Navy. He takes
occasion 10 review the proceedings OF the
memorable board which dismissed him, witt,
much feeling aud effect. OF course, The rrsigDa-
ton will not be accepted and the Secretary viii
doubtless make il the occasion of compliment
iary request for his continuance in the service.
When Mr.. Buchanan came into Office, he pro-
posed 10 retire, and assigned nearly similar roar
to those which are now urged
APPOINTMENTS.
4 large number Of minor Postmasters were
appointed to-day, upon the nominations Of the
districts and several nominations we're made out
in cases originating with the President, but could
not be- rent % the Senate.
Mr.. LitteiOhn has been nominated Consul 10
Liverpool; Mr. Goodrich, Collector of Boston,
Mr.. McC!cIland, Second Assistant Postmaster
General: Mr.. Williams, Judge Of Kansas; hr.
Dale, Commissioner Of Indsn Affairs; aud sew
ersl Postnlasters in the Northwest have been
appointed, and army promotions made. The soos
Of John W, roruey and Captain Golsborough
nave been nominated for Lieptenants Of the Ma
rue Corps He
TIE SESSION OF TIE SENATE.
1t is yet uncertsn how long the seaste mag
be detained here. The President is yet unabir
to express any decided opinion, because egenb
may occur 10 affect il. When CONSULTED uPea
the subject last night, he named a forIalgS
longer, rs probable, without being positive.
THE EXPULSION or wIGPALL.
Mr. Fosters speech, justifying his resolution
for tue expulsion Of Dir. WigiaI, made Scg
favorable impression on the senate for it, nsnli
ness, candor and decision. Even his opponent
admitted the fairness OF the positions he assumed
and the public reasons which influenced his &c
ton.
Mr.. CGognan's attempt TO break the force Of
this movement, by declaring that Texas Was DG
represented on the floor, in consequence OF tn
act of Secession, and, therefore, there were ne
Senators to expel, only exposed the conduct
Mr.. Wigal more Extensively, because MS pros
ence and participation outraged tie ooo' IL