New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-15

emitting to investigate this audacious system OF
plumber, after being informed by Mr.. benjamin
Of its general character, and having known Mr..
Floyd's previous repute. A serious question may
arise as to the responsibility oil the Government
for these acceptances in the hands OF innocent
ho,der. They are all officially Issued, and to
,-oepton more successful, Plumbers were
or;ttsd from ~; H.. drafts as sary increased In
magnitude and quantity, so that they might DC
mistaken for original and single transactions
II is stated that Mr.. Floyd sent on two occa-
sions. by Adams's Express to New-York sums OF
600 and $4,000 on his individual account.
While he was Governor of Virginia, two Inves-
ticafinc Committees were raised to investigate
imputatons connected with the disposal of funds
Of that State.
Mr.. Holt has notified Mr.. Drinkard, Chief
Clerk Of the War Department under Mr. Floyd,
that his services would be dispensed with. The
manner in which his pame figured in connection
with DLessrs Russell and Bailey made this in
eyitable whenever the Committee reported. Mr..
Potts, formerly Chief Clerk under Mr.. Conrad,
has been appointed to the vacancy Temporarily.
TIKI LOAN BILL,
II is proposed in some quarters to reduce the
denominations Of coupon bonds under the Amen
datory Loan bill, to $40, in order TO counteract
combinations of capitalists, and give them a form
of convenient circulation and exchange. Such
issues would bring the banks TO their senses.
FORT SUMTER.
Plans have been organized here TO reinforce
Fort Sumter whenever it may be deemed neces.
sary but, under the present phase 81 Southern
affairs, this contingency will probably not arise
soon. IL is known positively that Jefferson Davis
has recently stated that Forts Picbens and Sum-
ter were not worth the loss Of life that must be
incurred under the most favorable circumstance
even if the attacks succeed. Nov that South
Carolina has her point Of honor relieved by the
action of the Montgomery Convention, no DE-
monstratiOn is expected, and Major Anderson
feels no apprehension whatever. He is fully pre-
pared, and is now abundantly supplied with pro-
visions
FORT TORTJGAs.
Retnforeemcnts started to-day for Tortugas,
and others have have been ordered from Texas
to that and the neghboripg forts In short
Mexico viii be strongly garrisOned and beyond
the reach of any force the RcvolutiOnists can
collect.
COMMODORE ARMSTRONG.
The Court Martial on Commodore Armstrong
will meet tomorrow. Lieut.. Gilman, who was
of Fort Pickens, and had several interviews with
him before the disgracesl surrender Of the
Nsvy.Yard, is detained to testify in this case.
The disclosures since the return OF marine and
other officers from Pensacola, ore very uniaycra-
bic TO Commodore Armstrong, and give an en-
trely different version from his statement before
the Special Committee. He ordered the Supply
and WyaDdotte TO sail, and it was with great
difficulty the latter was detained to aid in the
defense of the Fort
THE MARYLAND CONTESTED SEAT.
Mr.. Mcknight will report unanimously, from
The Committee on Elections in favor OF the right
of Morrison Harris of Maryland to his seat,
which has been nominaIy contested.
MR. STANTON ON MR.. COX.
Mr.. Stanton of Ohio administered scathing
rebuke TO Mr. Cox for interpolsting in his re-
ported speech Of Saturday gross attack on Mr.
Giddngs, not word Of which had been uttered
on the floor He deprecated the unwarrsntable
practice in justly severe terms, and while disa-
greeing with the extreme ideas Of Mr.. Giddings,
testified to his integrity worth, and sincerity,
which had already been admitted by Southern
gentlemen.
THE Pacific RAILROAD.
Nj. Crag's amendment to the Pacific Railroad
is considered as jeopardizng its success. The
President has intimated bis willingness to sign
the House bill with the two roads but will veto
il with three, if adopted.
MIR. CAMPBELLs SPEECH.
Mr. Campbell made a strong and effective
speech for the Union, aud against holding any
terms with the traitors who had conspired for
the overthrow of the Government. II attracted
much attention on the floor and in the galleries,
and he was generally congratulated.
THE DISTRICT MILITIA.
Mr.. Holt issued large number of commissions
TO- day for the militia Of this District, which will DO
organized on sound and efficient basis.
To the Assoes,ed Preu
wAsHyGroS, Thursday, Feb. IA. 1861.