The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-03-07
THE NATIONAL CRISIS.
FROM WASHINGTON.

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| NEW CABINET -CoNDlTIoN OF THE U. s. TREASURY.
| WAsHINGroN, March 6.-Deegations of citizens
from Indiana and Maine severally paid their
respects to President Lincoln this morning, and in
response to their greetings he made brief but
evidently satisfactory address.
The commissions OF the new Cabinet officers have
all been signed by the President, and Dir. Seward
the first to enter upon the duties of his office at
the State Department.
/ 1t was expected that Secretary Dix would vacate
his office to-day, but at the request ofhis
| Gov. Chase, he holds over till tomorrow. When
lie entered on his duties the Treasury literally
| bankrupt. There were acquisitions on his table
| from the Departments, which there were no means
of paying, exceeding 81 900, 000; fishing bounties
unpaid, amounting to nearly S450,000, and Treasu-
ry notes, over due, amounting to about $3.50, ,000-
in all S2,70O,000. These have all been paid
| Yesterday the accounts stated, in expecta,
! tion of Gov. Chases entrance on his duties. and
they show a balance in the hands of the Treasurer
of the United States and the disbursing office, ap
pcabe to the current expenses of the Government,
exceeding SG,000,0 900. These, with the current
receipts from usoms, amounting to about $50, 900
per day in coin, it is believed will enable the in.
coming Administration to sustain itself without
calling for further loans for considerable length
of time.
THE SOUTHERN CONGRESS.
SECRET sEssIoN-PREsIDENT LINCoLN's INAUGURAL RE-
GARDED AS wARLlKE.
MONTGOMERY, March 5.-fhe most of to-day has
been spent By Congress in secret session. Thepro-
ceedings were unmportant secret session is
also being held tonight.
The general opinion expressed here in regard to
Mr.. Lincoln's inaugural is that it is a virtual de-
Of war nsf hn atp
MONTGOMERY, March Con motion of Mr.. Curry,
it was resolved that the judiciary Committee be
instructed to inquire into the expediency of pro-
hibiting the Importation of slaves into the Coned-
eracy from the United States, except those owned
by persons emigrating for settlement and residence
Congress then went into secret session.
John Ii. Reagan, of Texas, has been confirmed
as Postmaster General in the place of Mr.. Elicit, of
Mississippi, who declined.
Virginia Convention.
RICHMOND, March 6.-The State Convention to-
day, debated the resolutions instrucing the Com
mittee of Federal Relations, offered yesterday, and
adjourned, on motion of Mr.. Carlisle, who desires
to speak tomorrow.
The report of the Peace Commissioner was re-
ceived.
Several resolutions in favor of secession, against
secession and coercion, received and referred.
The Special Committee on that subject reported
as their opinion that there had been no movement
of armed men, by the Federal Government, ind-
eating purpose to attack, or coercion.
Later from Texas-The Secession Ordinance
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Houston Resigns.
New ORLEANS March 6.-Advices from Texas
show that the State has ratified the secession ordi
nance by from 10000 to as, 1000 majority.
1t is reported that Governor Houston resigns his
position.
Missouri State Convention
ST. Louis, March 6.-ln the State Convention
to day various resolutions were referred declining
cooperation with Georgia in the secession move
ment, etc. One offered by ex Governor Steuart
delares that overt act by the Government just-
flying secession revolution has been committed.
One by Judge Orr says that have the best gov
ernment in the world and intend to preserve it. A
resolution to refer the inaugural of President Lin
coin to the Committee of the Whole, was debated |
and withdrawn.
AFFAIRS IN CHARLF SroN
From our Charleston exchanges of Monday we |
make up the following summary of intelligence:
NEW CoMMANDER-IE-CHIEF.
Brigadier General Peter G. T. Beauregard. of |
Louisiana, appointed by President Davis to take |
command of the forces in Charleston harbor |
reached that city on Sunday. The Courier thus |
notices the distinguished arriva''
An official order from the War Department of
South Carolina introduces and installs in command |
Brigadier General Bearregard, of Louisiana, who |
has been appointed and assigned to this station by
the Confederate authorities. General Beauregard |
isfavorably is known to many Caronians, who served
with him in Mexico, where he earned his laurels.
He was cadet of 1924, and began service in the
Engineers in 1888. His brevet as Captain was &C
ouired by gallant conduct at Contreras and Churu-
busco, and in less than month he earned the bre-
vet of Major st Chepultepec.
This accomplished and distinguished officer was
also a class-mate at West Point of Major Trapier.
lie has not only acquired fame general officer,
but high reputation as an engineer; and doing
his service in the United States Army, has gained
the confidence of the whole country. General
Beauregard is in the 44th year of his age
ihe following is the official order referred to in
the paragraph we quote:
Peter G. Y. Beauregard, having been appointed |
Brigader General of the Confederate States of
America, and having been ordered to assume com.
mand of the troops in and near Charleston harbor,
will be respected and obeyed accordingly; and all |
State officers of the Voiun teers, Enlisted Men and
Militia on duty, are commanded to obey all orders
emanating from him. ID. +. JAMIsoN.
Mr. LINCOLN AND THE PENNSYLVANIA DELEGATION.
About five hundred citizens of the State of Penn
sylvania went to the White House Tuesday, to
pay their respects to the President. They
were marshaled into the East Room.
Mr.. Lincoln soon appeared, and was addressed in
quite long and eloquent speech by Mr.. Ketchum,
of Luzerne. Mr.. Lincoln replied as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Pennsylvania
Delegaton-As have frequently said heretofore when
have had occasion address the people the Keystone
in visits to that State, but repeat the
of my qualification the support you gave at
the late election at the promise of continuation
that support which is now rendered to
Ausion has been made to the hope that you entertain
that you have President and Government In respect
to that wish to say you, that in the position have
assumed wish to do no more than have ever given
believe would do. I wish you to be-
heve that assume to be any better than others who
have gone before me- prefer rather to have it under
stood that if we ever have Government on the princi
Piles prefer should remember while we exercise
our opinion that Others have also rights to the exercise
WI enlea to all
rights, and act in such manner as to create bad
feeling.
l hope have a Government and a President. hope
and wish to be understood that there be alusion
to unpleasant differences
We must remember that the people of all the States
entitled to all the privileges and mmunities of the
citizens of the several States We should bear this in
mind and act in such way as to say nothing insulting
or irritating.
would nculcate this idea, so that we may not like
Pharsees set ourselves be better than other people
Now my friends my public duties pressing to-day,
and will prevent my giving more time. to you. Indeed,
should not have left them now but could not well
deny myself to so large and respectable body.
LETTER FROM MAJOR ANDERSON.
Fort SUMTER, S. c., Feb. 81 1861.
Rev. c. w. Denison, New York My Dear Sir,
beg of you to accept my thanks for the patriotic
poem-"Our Flag is Floating YETI dedicated to
my associates and myself
God has really seemed to bless us in every i'm
portant step we have taken since | have been in |
command My constant appeal is made to Him for
wisdom, and understanding of His Divine will,
and for strength of purpose and resolution to per-
form my whole duty. We have been aided, too,
by the prayers of our Christian friends. l humbly
believe that He has gracously listened to our pray
ers. hope that all Christians ofour beloved coun-
try will continue earnest in prayer, enreatng Coo
to have mercy upon our peeple-to save US from
our sins, and to unite us again a people-not
only i'll our civil government, but people in
love and alteration of His holy name.
We do not think that any apology necessary |
from you for your poem-but the excuse you give |
(of devotion to your duty achaplain to seamen.) |
for not having made it to please you, was certainly
a most perfect one.
The duty your heart was then engaged in is |
holy duty, and one that will impart blessing to |
many souls, and bless you. Go on in your noble |
work, and God will sanctify your doings.
Believe me to be yours, sincerely,
ROBERT ANDERSON, U. s. A. /
MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN FLoRIDA-THE DANIEL WEB |
sTER AT KEY wEsr-TRooPs LANDED AT FORT TAYLOR.
KEY WEST, Feb. 25.-The United States schooner |
Florida, Lieutenant Pickering, U. S. NJ, command
ing, arrived at this port the 18th inst, from
Havana, with dispatches for the officers in COM
mand of Forts Taylor and Jefferson. Captain NJ |
G. Meigs was ordered to Washington, being re- |
lieved by Lieutenant Reese, of the Engineers
He left Havana the 18th, in the De Soto, for New
York.
The steamship Daniel Webster, Miner, with