The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30

corps OF some TWO hundred aud nfty lying artcryi
with cannon, from West Point and Fort McHenry, VIA
Baltimore Railroad They marched through several
streets, exciting much attention. The main squadron
went 10 quar- ers on Capitol Hill The others quaftereu
near the Presidents House.
The order given for the presence Of portion Of this
force yesterday given by General Scott, lt$was
afterwards countermanded reconsidered and many
sent, and IN force is here, ready Tor any
emergency. There is n, doubt General Scott WIN
take every precaation whatever preparations
may have been made by restivc people to interrupt the
peaceful Inauguration of Lincoln.
Captain Faunce commanding the revenue cutter Har-
rict Lane, is in Washington
WAsHNGros Jan. %, 1861
The result Of the Cabinet meeting to-day places IN
President in harmony with his ministerial advisers, and
longer leaves doubt that the capital Of the nation
win be protected at all hazards against any conspiracy
that may be concoced 70 commit outrages against the
public peace
Gen. Scott has now full power to act which has not
heretofore been the fact. Things amt as they
used 10 wasn
News reached here tonight that the forts along the
coast Of Florida have been reinforced and cannot be
taken that the harbor of Pensacola is bockaded with
three vessels detailed from the Home Squadron all Of
which plying off that harbor and will cut OF all
mercial intercourse herewith.
The Deficiency bill will be taken up morrow in the
House, TO consider the Senate amendments Certain
members ha had placed In their hands within day
two very startling evidence of attempts to exort money
from persons interested in Of the items embraced
the Senate amendments to the BILL and because such
persons have not consented to the sums demanded
the venal parties have assaied the items referred
to in leading republican press, when proof
positive is sad to be within the knowledge
Of members of the House tha, the parties demanding
the money would have supported the m asure If they
had been paid The principal party interested refused
the demand We shall see to morrow whether members
Of Congress will sit silently with such information in
their pockets.
The Grand Jury Of this district last week made the
presentment against John B. Floyd Of malfeasance in
office. Uned States District Attorney Ould has since
framed indictment, and today the Grand Jury have
declared 4 q true bill.
1t remains to be seen whether Mr. Floyd will present
himself and demand trial. subject himself to the hu
initiating spectacle of being arrested in Virginia and
brought here
True bills have also been found against Bailey on
four counts-three of which absrac.ing papers
from the Interior Department, and one for larceny.
The same number of bills have been found against
Russell, as accessory.
Rumors are circulating that large number of depart
any presentment yet been made against any other
Cabinet officer as rumored.
The affair between Mr.. Dunn, Of Indiana and Mr. Rust,
Of Arkansas through the nterccsson Of Capt Nelson and
Col Hindman, referred to in my despatch in todays
Herald, terminated in tho following correspondence,
which l am authorized TO publish
LETTER RUST.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Jan. 25, 1861.
SR-Will you mmunicate to my colleague, COL Hind
man. the time and place outside Of this District, when
you will discuss with me the questions Of difference be
tween usp A. RUST.
To Hon. Mr. Dunn.
LETTER OF MR. NELSON.
WASHINGTON Cry, Jan. 2s, 1861
DEAR SR--My friend Mr.. Dunn Of Indiana, has author
lied inform you OF the time when and the place
where outside of this District, that il will suit hts
yenence to discuss the difference between Mr. Rust and
himself.
have the honor to be, very respectfully your Sbe'
TO the Hon. Mr. HrspuAs, Of Arkss,sas
JANUARY 81 1851.
Sm-I have examined carefully the record Of the debate
In which Messrs Rust and Dunn took part and which Is
the subject Of misunderstanding between them. my
opinion tina, there not ssaent grounds for proceed
ing further in the matter Therefore, propose THAT we
matter to rest.
have the honor to be very respectfully your obedi
~ TO &C Coz. Nh HisDxAs, &c, &c. ~
LETTER or MR.. HNpNAS.
JASusEY %, 1851.
DEAR sm-when Mr. Dunn made his explanation on
Thursday last understood IT to be Intended full
traction of whatever offensive language no had originally
used The printed report Of the explanation which have
much, or at least admits OF different construction For
that regret TO that cannot as proposed in
your of this date unite IN declaaaton that there
are not sufficient grounds for proceeding further in the
matter.
lam, very respectfully, your Obedien' servant,
To Captain W. NELSON, United States Navy.
NELSON.
nr.p c,py,,, vrore unit. roht In vo.,r
that tic explanation made by Mr. Dnn on Thursday last
INTENDED full disclaimer Of any intention 10 Of
fend personally Mr.. Rust.
lam, very respectfully, your obe i.cnt servant,
W. NELSON.
To THE Hos. Mr.. HNpxAS &c., &c.
mxUsAs
JANUARY %, 1861.
DEAR SR--Your last note, conveying the assurance
that my understanding Of the intent OF Mr. Dunns
piaDaton correct having been received am ready
10 unite with you in declaration fat there not su
ccnt grounds for proceeding further in the matter.
'' '''i>'''"' ''' ''NN' r @ HrSpMAS.
To Capt. W. NELSON U.sN.
JOINT FRIENDS xyssRs. DUNN AND Rrsr.
WASHINGTON, ID. @, Jan. -, 1851.
CESuEMy-we submit the accompanying correspond
euce with the earnest recommendation that It's conciu
sion be accepted by, yours, very respectfuly,
T. c. HINDMAN.
To hon. A. Rust and Hon. W. MJprSN
.SFIY or MnssRs RUST AND DUNN.
We accept the above adjustment
W. NJ. DUNN.
. The Presidents evec tonight Of the largest
and most brilliant that has been witnessed for years.
Several members of the Cabinet all thc leading Republ
Senator's and Representative almost the entire d-
pomatic corps, and very large number OF army and
navy officers, and splendid array Of ladies' in at
tendance. The President looked exceedingly we'll and
quite laxative.
r. Middleton young physician Of this city, recently
went to Alabama and settled in the praocc Of his profes
sion Although ademocrat he Union and for
pressing hs opinions he expelled fror the State with
his family His notice short that be had scarcely
time to pack his trunks and obliged 10 sacrifice his
horse and carrage, and other property. lie has just
arrived In this city.
Tho following s the correspondence bcixeon the Col
of the port OF Ner Orleans and Secretary Of the
Treasury Dix
Collector Hatch writes January Ia
have the honor to inform you that the United States
barracks below hc cify have taken of