New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-02
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Special Dispatch to The N. Z. Tribune.

THE ESCAPE OF TRAITORS.
The statement that the conduct of Capt Ran
dolpb. who headed the armed demonstration
against the Pensacola Navy.Yard was not known
at the Navy Department before his resignation
was accepted, is incorrect. Information of its
surrender was received at 500 o'clock, on the
night of the 18th of January, and his resignation
was accepted on the Iith, as appears by positive
testimony. Other designations BY telegraph were
permitted, and thus traitors, who deserved and
would have been punished with the halter, were
allowed to escape by Mr.. TOucey's eOnnivance.
No confidence in that Department is entertained,
ard il has been managed in the interest Of Mr..
Mallory, and other SecessiOnists, for their own
personal and political purposes. The testimony
before the Special Committee Will make some
refreshing revelations.
FORT SUMTER,
The South Carolina Volunteers are urgent for
an attack on Fort Sumter, and Gov. Pickens
has sent all aid TO impress upon Col Hayne the
necessity of bringing his protracted embassy to
a close, and formally demanding Of the President
its unconditional surrender. They cannot now
retreat without dishonor, and nothing but the
withdrawal of Major Anderson could relieve their
false position. As neither side can consistently
recede. collision seems only TO involve ques'
lion of time. Major Anderson must sooner or
later be reinforced, because his supplies will not
last three months. Vessels drawing twelve feet
Of water and over can enter the Beach Channei'
and there are plenty Of GGas;SSers anu 7ola@.SS..
ready to run the gauntlet of Morris Island and
Fort Moultrie. The Star Of the West approached
within mile of SumtGr and would have landed
reeniorcements but that it was supposed to have
been in possession of the Carolnans Mr.. Tou-
cey's excuse for not ordering the Brooklyn in
was niounded. She entered in 1858 easily
OTHER FORTS.
TOrtugas, Key West and Fort Pickens are
secure, and command the Gulf. While they are
held, Secession must be crippled, and the Cotton
States be virtually blockaded.
The slOop-of.war Vandalia was recently or
dered TO the East Indies at the very time when
ships are most needed at home
THE VIRGINIA CONFERENCE.
Great doubts are expressed whether the Peace
Congress, to meet here on Monday under the
auspices of Virginia, will accomplish any practi-
cal result. The Border States have yet to offer
some proposition which does not require a sur
render of principle. Thus far, they have asked
sacrifices at the hands of the Republicans with
out assuming any responsibility themselves. Ex-
cept in friendly profe ,sons, their position is not
materially different from the Cotton States.
TIE DEBATE IN THE HOUSE.
The speeches of Messrs. Hamilton of Texas
and Stokes of Tennessee were in good temper,
conciliatOry, and commanded much attention
from both sides. They Siguiied more willingness
to approach an adjustment fairly than others act
ing on the same general line of policy.
TIE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
The President is preparing veto OF the Pa.
cilic road, so as to be consistent in defeating
every measure he has heretofore recommended.
There may be strength enough to carry it over
his head in Congress.
MORE PEENFORCEMENTs FOR WASHINGTON.
Two additional companies of flying artillery
arrived here to-day, and are quartered near
camp of conspirators for convenience. They adj
mire each other hugely, Of course. Secession Is
evidently dying out as the rccnforccments
come in.
TIE S25,0O0,0OJ LOAN BILL.
The bill for twenty-five millions loan was in
troduced to provide for contingencies which may
or may not occur, and viii depend upon the fu-
turc revenues and appropriations that may DO
made before the adjournment. In revolutionary
times such precautions are necessary, especially
as tho new Congress will not meet for nine
months after Mr.. Lincon's Inauguration.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Mr.. Clingman's reelection for six years to tho
Senate does not look as II North Carolina In
tended an immediate retreat. Still, he says she
" i'll secede about April or May.
THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY.
The President has at last wisely determined