Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-04-11
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Special Dsoatch 70 the N. o. DeitA-l
W~AsHrNeroE, April IA high official Of
the Government left here this morning for
4 Montgomery. The object OF bis mission is
not known and many rumors are in circulation
In regard to it. The prevailing opinion, bow
ever, 10, that the mission refers to the wariike
movements now in progress under the authority
Of this Administration.
The line officers ordered to the ships now TT
ting out FOR the contemplated expedition are
all taken from the Northern States, and are all
Intercepted as TO their views respecting the
present position Of public affairs in the South.
Where there is any hesitation In answering the
questions, or any suspicion Of the loyalty Of
the person Intercepted, be Is immediately set
aside as unfit for the purposes now In view.
This looks slgni6cant Of hostile intentions.
The Government is vigorously pushing for
ward it's preparations FOR the expedition.
WAsHISerON, April S-The southern COM
missioners to-day received The reply from the
Secretary Of State 20 tbelr official cOmmuniea-
lion, decliHing to recognize them, and refusing
to hold any communication With them, and in
forming them al the same time, that this Gov
J eminent dora not recognizes any other Govern
ment than that Of the United States.
Il appesrs that the Administration has de-
cided to throw supplies into both Forts Sum
ter and Piekens.
From the New York HERALD
WAsHINGroN, April 6, 1s6l.-Tne excite
ment kindled by the sudden war-like attitude
Of the Administration, continues uDsbated.
/ The nest intense anxiety to ascertain facts
bearing upon its southern polieyis depicted on
the faces Of all who take an interest in the
fate ofthe country. Little only, however, that
was ant to satisfy the universal morbid eurios-
itv was developed during the last twenty-four
hours. The only fact that transpired to-day
was the arrival Of Lieutenant Talbot, and the
call Of a special meeting Of the Cabinet FOR the
consideration of the information brought BY
him. Nothing reliable has as yet become
known as to the tenor Of bis dispatches. The
real intentions Of the Administration In regard
to Fort Sumter are stlll wrapt IN mystery but,
although the idea Of reinforcement OF MAJOR
Anderson, in the face Of the vast preparations
/ Of the reyolutionists to prevent it, must appear
nrenosterous to every intelligent mind, many
Republican leaders here, that have the conf
dence Of the President, still insist that It VIII
be attempted.
The apprehension Of an immediate attack
upon Fort Pickens Is general, although no
positive information to that effect IS possessed
by any one.
The utter absence OF news from the South
adds greatly to the painful suspense In which
everybody here is now kept.
The sloop-of-war Pawnee, which sailed this
morning with sealed orders, is in complete
fighting trim. She carries ten heavy guns and
two hundred men.
a large quantity OF shells and grape shot
were shipped to New York to-day from here.
Correspondence Of the baltimore SUM-
WARRINGTON, April The war panic
which has been created within the last
few days in New York and elsewhere
does not appear 70 have any just tonnda-
ton. The Administration pursues a weak
- a-~w.a IN r1nfnm with The
endorsements Of their situation, and the
public feel no confidence In the wisdom OF theiT
measures, which, though not intended to pro-
woke war, NAV drift US into it. Il is still as
serted that the Administration have no pur-
pose to disturb the military condition OF foTt'
Pickens and Sumter, and Il is believed to be
impossible either to reinforce the latter OF
throw supplies Of provisions into it with any
force which the United States Government car
now command.
The feet Of vessels Of war, transports, etc.
about 10 leave New York with troops, proVi'
sions, mechanics and building materials, may
have different poin's Of destination. The pos
at Brazos Santiago is highly important In q
military point OF view at this time, and it is
no doubt. intended to establish there a depo
and to fortify Il, in reference to expected
troubles with Mexico, or Indians, OF fllibus
tiers. A portion Of the supplies and men arr
probably intended for Forts Jefferson anc
Taylor. For the rest, some vessels Of wal
are undoubtedly to be employed as a squadron
Of observation in the Gulf OF Mexico.
IF an attack be made on Fort Pickens, it il
probable that arrangements have been mad
to attempt its relief.
It was undoubtedly determined BY the Ad
mistration a fortnight ago to withdraw thu
troops from Fort Sumter. What has occasion
ed the delay in complying with the 4" military
necessity y is not understood. some sugges
that it is intended to force the Government o.
the Confederate States to take the initiative il
a war, in the hope that the bands Of the Lin
coin Government will be strengthened by it
and others say thtt the policy Is 10 detain tn
army at Charleston, and thus prevent the i'm
mediate concentration OF the troops of thu
Confederate States at Pensacola.
It is believed by som that Fort Sumter viii
be attacked o-morrow or next day, and spec
div reduced. This will be the case il the de
cisioa Of the question be left with the Stat
authorities Of South Carolina. But as tn
State has ratified the permanent Constitution
Of the Confederate States, II has thereby
transferred the war power and military move
ments to the Government Of the C. s. It re
mains with President Davis to decide whethe
and when to order an attack on either or bott
Of these forts.
President Lincoln has had interviews within
the last day or two with leading citizens O
Virginia, and has been advised to adopt aDt
declare a pacific policy. It the Administers
ton desire to promote disunion, it can be don
by assuming the appearance Of a war policy al
well as By actually hostile demonstrations
Yours, etc, Ion.