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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15
THE FAMINE IN KANSAS.

The following letter containing donation Of fio
yas sent to the Office Of the Relief Committee q
Atcbisou in Kansas Owing TO the source from which
|, comes il will doubtless tend to strengthen the mai'
t,ud;nous testimony already before the pueln:
Iuclo.ed please find 80 to sssis' in paying freight
ON ORC, ons for the suffering IN hsnss. shGw tnSs
r Scriniou Of the conoition Of thouesndr In Kan
CORRECT Il was my lot Co visit tho now dis,rssssd
ST. three tiues during last yes--n April Jay and
Nrnber WAS US far west the siath PRINCIPAL me.
;S;sn~-,bat To- as far as the census was takeu-and
cs sav thai after leaving the river counties did NOS
ace wheat, curn, rye, oats, or potatoes, that would
make one bushel 20 each hundred In cultivation.
vas satisfied then as now that unless the good pe0.
p OF the sister States vished Of their bcunes, hun
areds If lot thousands would starve
never before saw such deprsvity Of the Press, ia
the midst Of the nost complete failure ever known 20
ANY country, that would say "Pleuty, plenty-Ahs
funds sen. 10 feed the poor used for othf puI-
"poses-for come political end" God pity TIE heart
les editor who will publish euch things whe 70 many
arr OH tbe point of starvation. Were il lot for this,
no doubt you would receive aid frop e<ey section o.
the country for every State and saosl every ccanss
north and south have .epresenty there IN nsess.
Every should ias aside p-eiAdce and DO somsssns
o. once; Tours truly, yAx,Ess i Sfnss'ss~
! ~ Hs2* LerrsEss qey asSer1, Fss y. 1NI
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15
MR EVACUATION or FORT SUMTER,
eR0TRAcTED CABINET SESSION..
A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.
The Stern Necessity Acknowledged
A NATIONAL HUMILIATION.
THE LEGACY LEFT BY BUCHANAN.
p,sps.ch 70 The H.Y. Tribune.

Special Dsps.ch TO The =. z. Tribune
WASHINGTON, Thursday, March IA, 1861.
Two sessions of the Cabinet have been held to-
day upon the FINAL determination concerning Fort
Sumter. The first met ut 10 O'Clock and adjourned
at |. and reeonvened at a and adjourned at y.
II is well undsrst ,od that there Ia decided
difference of opinion among the members on this
question, which arst found expression at the con-
ference on Saturday night. when the military
reports, advising the withdrawal, were submit
ted. That difference was emphasized To-
day in very positive terms, AMI led 10
protracted discussion. While rssmbers OF the
Cabinet disagree as 10 this policy. ane hsVe
done 90 since the proposition wss hrst pre-
sented, they agree as to the stern necessary
which is urged as the only justification
for a recourse which, in the best aspect, seems
20 involve certain degree of national humilia
tiop The unity of the Cabinet, however, will
not be affected by the opposing views on this
subject, which has now assumed shape that
admits Of but one solution, for which Gen. Scott
and his military associates are wholly responsible
Nothing remains now to be done after these con-
Guiding deliberations, but to issue the formal
orders, which have been approved by the highest
authority. The particular mode Of withdrawing
Major Andersons force has yet to be determined
Gen. SCOTS inclination, two days ago, was to
send them to New-York by steamer, which would
save the necessity of passing through Charleston.
That purpose may, however, be changed before
the last order is given. No messenger has yet
been sent to Major Anderson in regard to this
matter, as the newspapers have reported He
has, however, been prepared for decisive com
muncation from. the War Department, since he
made his detailed report last week, showing the
limited stock of supplies in Fort Somter
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15
Surrender Of Fort Brown.
NGw-ORLrASs, Thursday, March |

EEw-0RLEASs Thursday, March Ia, lsol
The GalrestoH CtrihaE Of the llth inst. says that
the surrender OF Fort Brown was agreed upon quietly
between the Texas Commissioners and Capt. Hill on
the 9th.
The Ner, says thai Fort Brown will be given up as
soon a. transportation can be found for the Federal
troop.-tbe latter to take TO their pom of destination
two light batteries Of artillery.
The steamer Daniel Webster wac stin of Brazos,
waiting TO take the Federal ucOps Other vessels VIII
probably be dispatched to take the remainder.
The Texan roops at Brazos are represented TO eeor
flying the s.and ro as to make il impregiHble.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

We most heartily approve the proposed cres-
zion of Pawner's Bank for this city, where
people in needy circumstances may. obtain loans
sapOn articles of personal properly al reasonable
rates of interest The poor of New-York have
zoo long been subjected to the extcrtiOns Of the
pawn shop. In Paris the poor car, at the Mon"
de Pee, obtain loans at the rate of per cent
q year. Here, 25 80, rs per cent is not uncon-
mon with our PawnbrOkers. The Orignators Of
Soc Pswners' Bank propose to exact - per cent
month. By their own showing, this, Bic s::c7
salaries expenses and per cent on the capital
of $500, 900 had been paid, would yield them
surplus of $40, 600 year. This sum they pro-
Yose 10 divide among charitable societies. We
object TO this proposition as unjust to those for
&hOse benefit the bank is to be established.
Clearly, such bauk should no more be made
S.o,r,s If revenue to eleemGyrary institutions
than are our savings banks. With rate Of in
ssrest fixed at ole per cent month the bank
void pay handsomely, which ia ali lie Orislbs'
sors awe right to expect, aud We hope the
g.agi Stature viii so modify the charter.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15
SUMTER SINE DIE.
F,e- The csarlest0s Merrury, March u

F,on The csarlest0n Msrrury March Y.
The intelligence contained in telegraphic column
to-day viii crafty our readers Sumter is to be ourl
without fight. All viii be rejoited that the blood of
our people il not TO be shed Ia hasbor in either
email great degree. To those who have troubled
themselves with vague fears Of war on barge acsls,
and the hOnors Of war extensively, the relief viii bs
as great az the apprehension has been grievous.
For ourselves, notwithstanding all the Nortbera
thauder we have never been able TO bring ourselves
seriously TO believe in the probab ty Of any thar
a few COLI ions, sufficient 10 show that we are in
earnest, ana competent 10 make good postion oS
independence against woaldbe masters These
gentry hold our valor light" also the honesty Of
the determination Of the southern people 10 be quit of
them and their impertinee aud determined interference
through Government In common.
Ii may perhaps, yet DO necessary 10 instruct them
ltlle ia these particulars But 1t appears that for the
present, under the circumstances IN this case they
are inclined sensibly to dispense with expert rent
AMI its teachings. How fer this discretion will ~
yyiiy the hopes and stimulate the efforts Of recon.
struCtiUnisr throughout the South IL matter 70 b
discovered by observation. Tae temper and intention
OF the Northern people hss now been So thoroughly
developed aud exposed to the eyes OF all those al The
South who viii see that we trutt upon-melders are
too late III their attempts upon the virtue and Integrity
Il our peoples, Crushed eggsheiis and iriendsniP
abused ,!iD newer be meuded.
We have no doubt however, that herculean efforts
will be made in thai direction, and must oEy take
good care Of these weaker brethren at the Soahr
whose sentiments are stronger than TIER reason on
strigh, Jacket WAS valuable invention. But IN thu
mean time, the prospect Of having Sumter ID very
pleasant.
A Conquest OF PEACE.
Frcr The CGariesl,r Courier, March Il.
For the first time We have authentic aud reliable
tidiugs from Washington, looAing toward peace.
We refer to onr special dispatch from Wasiingtons
which was published on The Courier bailetip board
and read b, many eager friends Monday.
This isp,cb for two or three hoars In advance
of any others Of similar import, but was confirmed
Through the day by other messages IL exhibits al-
otter and CRAFTY ing proof OF the prompne-s aud trust.
wothue.s of our correspondents in Washington Whose
qualifications aud merits readers will
a. well for their aud canton Withholding
mors a. for their prompt &C. hty in giving ports OK
events changes coon they can be truthfuy re-
ported. 49, ..
While we regard the dispatch entirely reliable fs
needless add that until il Is confirmed and carried
out by actions and results there will be and should b
no intsrni.son OF relaxation Of our preparatioass
which have progressed rapidly and fsvoraby Tor ss7s-
raj days.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

A writer IN 2.e Buffalo Courier compares tue
circulation of TIE TRIBUNE, now in the aggre-
Gate some 100000 copies, with that of The
1i5oay Esening journal, which he calculates t.
ss Of all it's EDITIONS soms 5000 or less, and
ands ia me contrast Of these fgnIes the secret
Of that curious and apparently hsif-dothg mahg-
oisy with which the editor OF The journal has oil
late constantly and without regard 10 either
truth or probabilities, pursued us on every occasion.
The same writer goes on 10 cay that Mr.. Weeds
failure 10 obtain any considerable circulation Tor
sls journal ia Albany, 10 really Ut tue bottom OF
that reported movement 10 ally himself with the
Hon. Washington Hont, and buy up sone cheap
and decsying newspaper in this City. which
cas- been Of late 90 much discussed, and has
been denied by all the parties but Mr. Weed
ai1iself If this 10 co. we give MIN friendly
and gratuitons warning that he will probably faI
IN the Geld Of metropolitan journahSm, uniets
BE mends bs manners and changes his style.
Good nature, good seDse aud tOlerabe regard
Sor truth In controversy, are indispensable here.
To make newspaper tediously bitter and mo-
aOtobOusly malignant, will never do. We are
AFRAID Mr.. Weed Is too old to learn.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

The Loado1 Daily Hops thus pOintedly de-
scribes the aspect VI the Pro-Sayery Rebellion
In the Gulf States 1t was just before the innu-
suratiOn Of BIZ. Lincoln:
"ws sss the SouheEu Democracy barbzed Slavery
It's nsasaes eosroins their leaders We corrupt and
Federal Government close proximity with tho
ella We coups Ia wits end a. finding ssf gius n
fssoIatoasy trs We the tory eefHeut Of the hoh
pytns Into sks hands Of the tory society Of tins South"
The lsst sentence hits the truth exactly. The
srlsnas Of Slavery In the Northera States who
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15
The Louisiana Convention.
NKw-ORLEAHs. Tbursdsy, March II,

Ezw-ORLEAgs. Thursday, March Ia, 1901.
An ordinance to submit the permanent Constitution
TO the people for ntdeaton REJECTION is under con-
sheraton in the Convention al Baton Rouge.
resolution authorizing The transfer OF the State
militia to the Provisional Government also TO allow
volunteers to enlist under Tie Provisional Government
pas,ed he House.
Join, resolution wac introduced In the Hcuse thet
the Convention should submit the Constitution Of the
CoufederAted States TO the people, or Convention
elected by the people for that purpose. Laid over
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15
More Relief Needed In Ka,esas.

ATCHIsON, WedDesday MHrch u Ioof
The Relief Committee have received toby Over
900 bushels Of seed wheat bali Of 1t being purchased
with the NewYork appropriation, and the otbc- half
from Wisconsin.
About an equal amount had been previously reosived
from various sources Ten thousand bushels vore
shipped TO Leayeuworth to-day for distribution N
Leavenworth aud Douglas Counties. The demand foe
potatoes for seed is very large and there are scarcely
any Cd band.
The supply Of provisions on hand Ia also small, and
the receipts latterly have been light, although The
applications more numerous and pressing than
ever.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15
Virginia Politics.

PETERSBURG, Va, Thursday, March IA, 1901.
The vote for aud against instructng the delegate TO
vote for the Secession Ordinance in the Convention
wss continued to-day. Extraordinary exsrronf were
made on both sides. The excitement was very great
The following Is the results For the instruction. 73o
against, 67S.
ThIs gain Of IL for instruction since yesterday.
Tomorrow i, the last day of the vote and the seces-
sions!s sangune.
There i. speaking again tonight, with procession,
band Of music, &c.
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Reports from Louisiana, Alabama,
and Texas.
EEw-ORIIASs, Thursday, March IL, 1876

NEw-ORtIANs, Ihnrefay, March IT, I5bI
Ben McCulloch arrived to-day from Texas en- route
To- Montgomery. lie rPorts that Gov. Houston lief.
Austin 10 avoid further communicative with the Con-
yenlon. II Gov Houston refuses 70 take an oath 20
supper, the new Constitution he will be dePosed.
private dispatch from Montgomery to-day states
that bill has becn introduced 20 create Court Of
Admiralty.
The Congress viii adjourn on Saturday.
The South Carolina Convention meets week sfer
next.
Gov. Roman, Commissioner to Washington, is de.
ts.ned by sickness
The louisiana Convention viii adjourn immediately
sfer The MITIGATION Of the Constitution
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15
SLAVERS TAKEN.
Correspondence Of The N. Y. TubuEs.

SIERRA LEONE, West Africa, Jan. 81 1861.
SLAYER was taken of Gallinas by II. N. s. Espoifs
after landing to Prince Manual G. 600 in doubloonS.
She nor her owners did not get either money ne
groes The same vessel Espoir, her way to Ascss.
sion, fell in with fine American bark mo coors and.
after four hours chase full sail and speed capturex
her with 6l2 zayes This lutte steamer, the Espoir.
las only been three months in commission. This Is
good beginning hear the people of Liberia suf.
ering very much from want of food in consequence Of
the large number Of slaves landed.
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The virginia Convention.

KIcHNONp, ThuTsdEy. MIAIch IT. IoUh'
Mr. Tyler closed his speech against the Peace prop
os'tions. Hs desired Virginia to put forth An ut'
maum, demanding full and ample security as tbs only
CONDITION Of remaining in the Union. He thought
such security If granted might eventually bring tH''
the Cotton States Wig mia cannot exiSt without them
His speech was generally conciatory, but unequivo-
cuily for Southern rights The proportions were re-
ferred 10 a COMMITTEE.
Tie Convention agreed to take up the reports OF the
Committee on Federal Relations tomorrow.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

TRESToS, Thursday, March Il. 10.
The Legislature had an exciting line to-day. AZ q
o'elocs both Houses were ready TO adjourn sns ~
when Q Messaxe was received from the Govs1se
Ealing attention 70 the requirement of The Cossk9
ton 10 regard to spporouius the representatives -
cosdipg the s Of the census, and suegesting ~
expsrience OF serious difficulty ut the pcxt elsotoI y
case that the Distn;s bin was not passed.
Dosh Houses then rescinded she resolution - -
journ s,ns die, with che view Of passing Che Dieo
bill. They resolved 10 adjourn tomorrow, but Il ~
PROBABILITIES to 90 20 there Is much doubt.
The atssmpS to hold another jcAs meeting hsvstsss
dsfeatsd.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15
Missouri Convention.

ST. LOWS, Thursday, March a. 1851.
II the Convention to-day Judge Gamble offered
resolutions appoint delegates to the Virginia COnven-
lion, in accordance with an invitation from that State,
which, by request, referred to the Committee on
Federal Relations. IL was ordered 10 be printed
Yesterday aud to-day were almost entirely devoted
70 dcb..e Oh the majority report.
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Fires,

BATAVIA, n Y, Thursday, March H. 1851.
fire broke out here last evening, at y o'clock, H.
the livery stable belonging to H. NJ. Warren. The
ire soon spread 70 the Eagle barn. which was entirely
consumed. Quite a number OF horses were burned.
The fire was the work OF an ncendiiry.
ST. LOUIS, Thursday, March II, 1851.
The planUg mill Of Bradford q Hart corner Of
Ninth and Walnut streets, was burned this morning.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

o.,-> their love Of that Institution ~ Tar IS 70
S S..;. ;, destruction Of The Federal Government
oeSiie u" =. ore the liued desceodeuts Of tic
loi i'' oene"N >ssd Washington and sought 10
lor'es VINO opP.~ of National Independence
defeat the attainment
in the Revolution,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

80 % the Saturday before &eres shss 10 ~ ~
gone about Ear enough. BoS Gibbons and &s1ss
stated before the Committee the sbey did moi know
that such negotiations were criminal. TfflNN
THE SUPPLY BILL.
The House Is discussing and amending sds 6septp
bill in Committee of the Whole with no ve,y bviAse
prospects of getting through with the bill to-nSa&
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15
The Cnnul BOurd.

ALBANY, Thursday March IA, 1851.
The Conal Bead met to-day. There was large
Boari as.d VII toll the same ~ last year, except
grain, m king ali rain q mills This raises whea.
AID corn halt uill, ard decreases barley and OATS
Tho action Of the Board earnesy opposed by all
commercial men As injurious especially 10 the corn
trade.
ne Boayd adjouSasd I'll O'Clock tomorrow.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

hARRISBGRc, Pa, Thursday, March IA, 1854.
The Hon. David Wlmot was elected United 6safso
Senator to-day, in place of Mr.. Cameron. BE ~
ceived 26 Senatorial and GO Representative votes Ths
Hon. WIN. Fl. Welsh received Sena,oria, aud -
Representative votes. Scattering
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

those TO whom the people bad intru''ed
- rst;onaI honor and authority.
" Al, speech in reply to the Mayor, Gen.
.-nrasses in the fol owing manly and EN-
Its terms the true feeling that should animate
~ American heart in the face OF treason and
.aIa,,;os. If the public credit is in danger OF
e arv dsbonor where is the man who would not
81 by ali means in bis power strive to avert 1t 7
"If the public authority ia set OF defiance
., where is the citizen, with al honest heart IN
his bosom, who would not resOlutely and lear
,lsssIy endeayor to uphold If These duties are
q mere obligations of loyalty to the Government
g and TO tho Union of which the Government 10
g the representative. They became mine 10
g macmillan sepse when was called to position
" in which they devolved upon me as the attrib-
a. utes of official services. Whatever might have
bssu the dishOnOr Of disregarding or violating
., them. the merit Of doing them is no more
81 than that of doing what it would have peen
"a discredit not to have DONE
50 clear aud palPable are the truths here set
birth. that were it not for the extraordinary
diffusion, even in the North, of erroneous notions
Oh the subject Of the support that is due to the
Government, we should deem it altogether super
auoqs to praise Gen. DIX for the utterance OF
what, in ordinary times, would seem to be but
truisms, to which every one would assent. 1t Is
ss a Democrat as standing forth in marked and
favorable contrast with most Of the leaders
of his party, that we applaud the good sense,
the patriotism, and the independence with which
Gen. Dix has borne himself in the present crisis
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

NEWARK, Thursday March IL, 1851
Burlington County, on Tuesday, eiect,d 10 Repuhk-
can Freeholders and 3 Democrats.
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The " siaaghter.Pen - Not sud-.

The following dispatch is sent 70 US from N
karIeston Courier Office: ~"
CAARtEsroS, Thursday, March II. 1891.
The Flsting Battery Is not sunk, nor has 1t fsifsAI
but is considered good seccess and Is ready.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15
Non.ArrivnI of the Palestine.

PoRrLASD Thursday, March ALL p. "a.
There are no signs of the steamer Palestine new
due here. Showing fast.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

last evening 1t lie singular fact that ever since
the passage of the Street, Cleaning contract they
gave had COED deal of difficulty in getting
sogether We regret TO see this aversion to the
business Of the ely, more especially SIS we had
Soped, ere this that some action would have
sostn taken upon the following resolutions
aGmssed by the Board Of COuncimen Feb. ID:
H1sreas In article In relation to the ttreecosnns CON
sci which passed both b0sIds Of ne ColmT TouIn 0
s. 1861 be currently reported TIA. esons
WhJeGS l. also stated in said article that there ia little
season doubt thai sDsacion conceived IN sud and con
summs.ed ia inioulty ought be snoued this bold emP 70
updsr tie payers Of nearly half million OF dollars viii Dc
Vsa. Such sI,isls aud general report saGns citizen,
creme 60 s,sune ;hsi ssid contract we. S
Che Common COnned by the bribery Of the members thseo'
Wzered. Is due the public generally and to esoh mem
Der Of the Common Council that such enhges should De d
proved and that be guilty the Innocent should not
suasL with them therefore, Be i ,o,,, Can,
iee Of three om esb Board be ss.embed to inquire into he
charge and nuustons pubi'he6 and circulated and WIRE
ether any M nber or members Of the Common Council were
sd a. promised any money other confederation for voting for
oss, TO- insasnce sSs vote q any member the Common
RsseS That .aid COMMITTEES have power send for and
examine persons and PsPer|
i, IL possible that the members of the Board
of Aldermen, the valiant heroes of the Ring, are
afraid 80 face the music in regard to this bust
nessf VIII they sit down quietly under such
unjust aspersiOns, such ungenerous suspicious
We are 10th TO believe that this is the cause OF
their repeated failures to meet. AT the same
time there is q very general suspicion that the
street-ceanpg business is at the bottom OF Inc
matter. In fact, if the rumOrs now current
about the city may be credited, the gentlemen
composing the mystic circle are just now in
most unhappy frame of mind. green and
-nOldy melancholy has fallen upon their hopes
-sheir golden prospects have been suddenly over
clouded; the proverbial honor which was sup
posed to prevail among gentlemen in their line
,aas PLAYED them foul to the tune of S36,OOo, and
she worst of it is, though they are in desperate
plight, they cannot help themselves.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

Brisadier-Gen Sumner was confirmed to
day, also, Cassius NJ. Clay for Spain, and Elijah
Hasqlin, brother of the Vice.President, as Com
missioner under the Reciprocity Treaty. The
Fishing Rights is the only question which re-
quires bis Official attention.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

The seats of the Senators from the seeded
States are now declared vacant aud their names
stricken from the roll. This proper resolution
was carried by Mr. Fessenden, and relieves the
Senate from any apprehension concerning the
temperance of the secedcrs, who although
claiming to be out of the Union, Ike Mr.. Wig
fall might have returned TO vote when least eI
pected or desired, This act Of moral expulsion
may have BENEFICIAL effect on some who YET
remain.
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CoNpITION on THE fORTs, RTC.

Mr.. Douglass resolution inquripg into the
condition Of the forte, arsenals, ard the like, IN
the South, lee on the table, and will do so until
the Administration decides whether an answer is
expedient. There are obvious reasons OF this
time why a reply should not be given, but the
President may think otherwise and direct it.