New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-11
EVACUATION OF SUMTER !
EFFECT OF DELAYlNG RE.ENFOBCEMENTS.
Cabinet Session ON the Matter.
BUCHANAN,S PEkFiDY.
,eCial Dispatches to The N. Y. Tribune.

Special Dispatches to The n Y. Tribune
WASHINGTON, March 10, 1851.
If the reports about the evacuation Of Wort
Sumter are not true, they probably soon will be,
for its relief has been delayed so long that reen-
forcements can hardly be sent in sufficient num-
bers in season to meet its necessities. question
is wholly military one, and must be decided on
military ground; but the moral effect on the pub
lie miod of orders to Major Anderson to retire
can only be counteracted by concurrent pro-
clamation for an extra session Of Congress.
Legislation to arrest the action OF the Southern
Confederacy in regard TO impOrtatiOns seems
absolutely necessary. J. s. p.
WASHINGTON. March TO- 1861.
Much sensation was produced this morning by
a report, which obtained currency and credit in
important circles, that Major Anderson would be
withdrawn from Fort Sumter As no official &C.
ton has been taken by the Administration, this
rumor is not entitled to weight with the public,
though it has made some impression here. 1t is
well known that Major Anderson cannot now be
reinforced without imminent danger OF serious
collision. Two steamers of light draft, with sup
plies of men and provisions, have been in
readiness for some time to make tho at.
tempt whenever ordered, under the com.
maDd Of an officer who is willing to take
the risk, and feels confident of success.
But the military preparations in and outside OF
the Harbor Of Charleston render any such ex-
pertinent hazardous, unless sustained BY heavy
naval force, which could be used now, as the
main ship channel is entirely clear of obstruc-
tons. The War Department has obtained de-
tailed statement of the stock Of provisions 10
Fort Sumter and it is abundant for a considera-
bic time, except in bread which is not sufficient for
over thirty days. One of the first and most import
ant questions, therefore, before the Administration
will be- whether Maj. Anderson will be supplied
or withdrawn. That decision cannot long be
postponed, for though he now receives meats
and vegetables from the markets OF Charleston,
this permission may be cut of at any moment
By an order from Gov. Pickens or Gen. Beaure-
gard, to whom Jefferson Davis has cOnfded the
direction of military operations there.
The Cabinet had o special session of over
three hours last night, in which the policy con-
corning Fort Sumter was fully discussed. An
informal conference was also held this morning,
at which several members were present. No
decision has yet been reached, but the general
opinion prevails tonight that the troops VIII be
withdrawn.
This condition Of things was purpOsely con-
trved by Mr.. Buchanan, and Mr. Holt declares
openly that the present Administration can in no
way be made responsible for any course that may
now be adopted. He Gays that the fort could
have been re. enforced thirty days ago without
serious difficulty, and measures had been taken
for that purpose, but Mr. Buchanan positively
refused to have them executed. His whole policy
woo to boquoath complication TO his successor
which compelled one ef tive alternatives, aithoT
withdrawal or re- enforcement, with the certainty
of civil war