Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-22
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The Charleston correspondent of the Herald saws
the new tariff and Constitution are unsatisfactory
The floating battery win be moved on Monday,
but not toward Sumpteb
A Washington despatch to the Hefnldfeports that
Maj. Anderson informed the Government that If re-
inforcements be Intended, South Carolina would
Immediately fll the channels and render conimuni-
cation by water impossible
The Cabinet are considering measures relative to
the seizure Of the revenue cutter by Texas.
1t Is understood that the Administration has sent
secret agents TO different European governments to
inform them of the future policy OF this Govern
ment thus forestaliug and defeating the objects Of
the Southern Confederaey in sending their commits
sonsrs. The same course will be pursued relative
to Mexico
The Cabinet as soon rs the Southern forts affair
Is settled will take into consideration the collection
Of the revenue. All are known TO agree that it
should be collected but the manner is the trouble
Mr.. Fay will probably be continued Minister to
Switzerland. II is said Corwin has accepted the
Mexican mission. Sherman has left for Ohio.
VIM. A. Howard viii be postmaster at Detroit
NEW York, March ls.
The Heraid's Washington despatch states that
Lieut.. Putnam has arrived from Texas with despatch
es from OO Waite, who has been instructed to with
draw from Texas and was concentrating his troops
at lndianoa Col w viii remain till all the troopa
nave ieit. All stores and munitions of war were
IN the bands OF the Texas Commissioners. who al
lowed the necessary supplies to send the troops cut
OF the State. The military post on Brazos Island
was surrendered by Lieut.. Thompson to Gen. Mich
SIS hrst insisting that the flag should be saluted He
had only haeen men.
The steamer Arizona was ordered by her owners
TO wait at lndianoa until after the steamer Gen.
husk, which has Gen. Nichols on board should pass
her for Brazos in order that the arsenal should not
take out the news of the intentions of the Texans
The Texas Rangers are stationed from Brazos to
Brownsville and 1t is anticipated that they win at
tempt 10 prevent the Government troops from taking
away stores and artillery.
New YORK, March 10.
Inc worlds Washington despatch states that
opinion Is universal that there win lie an extra ses-
sion of Congress.
Gov. Roman, the Southern Commissioner has
arrived.
1t Is rumored that Major Anderson and COMPANY
have been ordered to Newport, Ky.
Geo orfutt for 10 years chief clerk in the Aud
itors ONCE, has resigned, and goes to Montgomery
Inc tribune says the War Department has receiy-
ed despatch from Maj. Anderson, ndorsed by all
'ne onieers OF Fort Sumter saying that the Fort
cannot be reinforced without 10000 men.
The Times says the reason for the resignation of
Engineer Archibald was the offer of the same post
IN the ccniederated States and the gift of furnish
ed house.
CHARLESTON, March 10.
The Courier of to-day learns from despatch re-
ceived by mercantile house here that proper Off
GERS at the Custom house at Havre have notified
merchants that ships from seeded States will be
admitted on the same footing as those carrying the
Federal flag.
ST. LOUIS, March 10.
After several days balloting for United States
Senator, Alr. Green's name was withdrawn to-day
and Waldo H.Johnson was nominated instead. who
was elected on the I'd ballot The vote was as fol.
iows-whole vote Unnecessary to a choice 10
johnson received 80, Doniphan sc, English %.
RcHAosD, March Is.
The subject OF equality of taxation caused an ex
cied oeoate IN the Convention to-day between Eas-
tern and Western members. A communication
from 1he maryland Commissioners, on the subject
OF Border State Conference was referred and ar
dered to be printed The report of the Committee
on Federal Relations was taken up, and Mr.. Ram
aoiph made speech, balore the conclusion of which
the Convention adjourned.
NEW YORK, March 10.
The Times Washington despatch says: Indica-
tons from Texas are that there will be an armed
collision between the friends of Houston and the
seeeSsonists. Many advocate keeping the Federal
troops in that State to cooperate with and protect
the Unionists
lne seizure OF Inc vessel with oils &c, for light
houses at Galveston, is considered most dastardy
and cowardly. lt.was effected by one, Sherman
with so-called vigilance committee
VAN BUREE, March 10.
The people are firing thirty-nine guns from a can
non dug up on the battle field of Trenton in honor
OF the thirty-nine members who voted down the
ordinance OF immediate secession in the Arkansas
Convention to-day.
WASHINGTON, March 10,
Orders have been forwarded to Major Anderson
TO evacuate Fort Sumter.
New YoRK, March 20.-The Heralds Washing
ton despatch says the Administration has instructed
the commanders of vessels off Pensacola, not 10
make any move until further advised An armis-
uce OF ten days is agreed upon between the South
ern commissioners and the Administration.
The Herald Charleston despatch says pavmaster
huger visited Sumpter under flag of truce this eve
nlng and paid off fifty Government soldiers under
MAJOR Anderson, and the command will leave by
the steamer Cou s-.bia on Saturday.
Inc Southern Confederacy will be recognized by
france and Spain. No recognition even upon the
extinction of the Republican party, will restore the
South to the Union
Commander Ingraham and Captain Harsteir have
left on secret service
Some excitement was occasoned by the appear-
ance OF a steamer from the North about Sumter
The steamer Excel left to reconnoiter.
Inc Tribune says Carl Shurz has been offered the
choice OF Portugal or any South American mission.
lhe Tribune also says, since Gen. Bouregard took
charge OF Charleston, Majer Anderson has been de.
prlved OF communication with the CITY