The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-03-12
THE NATIONAL CRISIS.

NAsH1NGToN, March ii, 1861.
great deal Of excitement has prevailed he
to-day in regard to the rumored determination
the Cabinet to retire Major Anderson from Fo
Sumter. careful inquiry has satisfied ge th
up to this time such conclusion has been arrv
at, and Furthermore that the Administration W
be exceedingly 10th to take such step. 1t
however, undeniable that Major Anderson is e
ceedinglv short of provisions, and in no respe
able to hold his fortress against the overwhelmir
forces and appliances of the Carouians and h
critical condition may induce the Government
any moment to relieve himself and men from the
disagreeable situation. Should this be done
must not be regarded as measure of Cancellation
but of necessity. 1t will not be based upon th
general principle that coercion is to be abandoned
but simply upon grounds Of military expediency
Those journals who represent any such move
the result of Mr.. Stewards counses, of desire t
conciate the Border States, &c, wilifullv decaiv
their readers as to the true facts of the Gen
Scott does not believe Maj Anderson can be rein
| forced, nor does he believe that he can hold nu
| two weeks without reinforcement, hence be ad-
| vises his withdrawal.
To the Republicans such step would indeed b
bitter pill They have been loud in their denun
Citations of the imbeclity of Buchanan and the
praise of the Roman firmness and courage o
Lincoln. That the latter should be compelled t
|
| administration, is TO them gall and wormwood.-
Hence the representatives of the extremists in thS
| Cabinet have resisted immediate action, and are
concocting plans to break the force of their fall
in other words, to let themselves down as easily a:
possible. A decision will probably be arrived al
| this evening or tom morrow.
The Southern Commissioners expect to attenrt
the opening of negotiations tomorrow. | learn
reliably that they have already been in consultation
with Mr. Seward, whose "indispositi0n" to attend
Cabinet Councils of late has been rather mental
than physical. The extreme wing of the Republi
can party are waging relentless war upon him, and
their intention is to get him out of the Cabinet as
quickly as possible. Such consummation, if net
"devoutly wished for" by Mr.. Lincoln will not
cause him any tears. The New York Tribune daily
aSSas the'Premier, and its inspirations it is suppos-
ed come from high sources in Washington.
large batch of appointments were on hand for
Senatorial action to-day, but their consideration
was delayed by the debate on the resolution to
e1pel Mr. Wigfall. | believe it is true that this
exctabe gentleman has affair of honor on hand
with Captain Jackson of Kentucky, on account OF
language used by Wigfall disparaging of Senator
Crittenden. Both gentlemen are fighting men Of
notoriety. Captain Jackson, who was a candidate
for Congress in Kentucky few years ago, killed
his Democratic competitor in duel, but was de-
feated by the candidate nominated in place of the
latter. Mr.. Wigfal is equally notorious as a
combatant, having killed a brother of the late
Preston S. Brooks in street fight, and badly used
up Mr.. Brooks himself in duel. He has had a
one of the most dangerous men in the Western
country.
The Baltimore appointments excite no little
attention, and in the scramble hesitate to desig-
nate the fortunate individuals. A large number of
patriotic Union men, ex Know Nothings, are
pitching in strong for the Maryland appointments,
much to the disgust of the smon-pure Republicans
In this connexion may mention a statement, for
the accuracy OF which | can vouch, that Satur-
day last Gov. Hicks was coseted at the Fountain
Hotel in Baltimore, with such men as Wm. Price,
Bond Chaplain, A. W. Bradford, &c, the subject
under consideration being the cOnyOcation of a
State Convention.
Governor Hicks, am assured had the procla-
nation calling convention already prepared, but
the disnterested patriots by whom he was sur
rounded, begged him not to sacrifice them by
issuing it. They said that they were on good
terms with the Lincoln admiuistration-had a
good chance for the offices, and that any such
publication would ruin their prospects entirely
The Governor, at their urgent solicitation, con-
sented to think upon the matter a little while
longer, but gave them no positive assurance as to
his future course, so that in that respect he is
uncommitted The patriotic band referred to have
a willing organ in of your contemporaries which,
from day to day, finds some conservative steps to
admire in the new Administration. Under present
smooth things" will assure its readers
of the certain appointment of Mr.. Crttenden to
the Supreme Bench, of the determination of the
pewers that be to avoid collision &C., &C., all of
contrary, will lead you to the truth. My impress
sion is that the bona Ide, smonp pure, unadultera-
ted Republicans, those who stood ridicule and de,
rlsion in your city, will carry the day and carry
OH the Offices after which time the number of pro-
fessional Union-savers in your midst will undergo
a material diminution. INDEX.
Virginia Convention.
COMPLIMENTARY RESOLUTIONS TO MR.. CRlTTENDEN-
MORE MINORITY REPORTS.
RICHMOND, March lI.-The Convention this morn
ing voted, by ayes l07 to nays 16, the thanks of
the State to the Hon. John j. Crittenden for his
patriotic efforts to bring about just and honora-
BILE adjustment of our national difficulties.
Mr.. Summers addressed the Convention, APPROX.
ing and advocating the propositions of adjustment
adopted By the Peace Conference.
MIR. Baldwin, from the Committee on Federal
relations, presented minority report, endorsing
the Peace Conference propositions, recommending
a border State Conference to be held at Frankfort,
Kentucky, opposing coercion, and in favor of re-
moving all causes of present complaints. He charges
the present condition of national affairs to the
acts Of professional politicians
Mr.. Wirkham, from the Committee on Federal
Relations, also presented another minority report
opposing coercion, proposing border State Con-
vention to be held at Frankfort, and favoring the
Peace Conference propositions fair and honor
able adjustment
SOUTHERN CONFEDERACV CONGRESS.
MONTGOMERY, March 1.-The permanent Con-
stitution for the Confederated States of America
was adopted by the Congress to-day. 1t is still
kept profound secret, but member of Congress
states that among its provisions is a clause making
the Presidential term six years-all executive ap-
pointments under the grade of Cabinet officers to
hold their officers during good behaviour, and only
to be removed for assigned in writing; and
,acla- 10 =
adopted declaring that Cabinet officers are not pro
hibited from holding seats in Congress-.
An act was passed authorizing the issue of
million of Treasury notes. An APPROPRIATION bill
for current expenses was passed.
The Secretary of the Treasury, it is said finds no
difficulty in negotiating much of the fifteen mil
lion loan at par as is needed at present.
The War Department has received dispatches
from San Antonio and Fort Brown, Texas from
which it appears that Col. Waite, the commander
of the United States forces in Texas had endeavored
to reorganzed the troops, but found it impossible
to do so, owing to their complete Generalization
through the conduct of Gen. Twiggs. The troops
were in destitute condition, having scarely sup
plies sufficient to enable them to reach the coast
Captain Nill, the commander of Fort Brown, was
in expectation of collision between his command
and the State authorities.
The Committee on FEDERAL Relations in the Mis-
souri, Convention made lengthy report on Satur-
day. 1t concludes by stating that there is no
adequate reason why Missouri should dissolve her
connection with the federal government. The re-
port urges the adoption by the country of some
amendment to the Constitution, and recommends
the Crittenden resolutions as the basis of the
compromise.
THE PROBABLE EVACUATION OF FORT
SUMTER
The brief announcement yesterday mol ming that
it was rumored in Washington that the Admins
tration had determined upon the evacuation of
Fort Sumter, caused quite feeling Of relief to our
citizens and doubt to all parts of the country
We have nothing yet to confirm the rumor, but the
Washington Star of last evening says that the
opinion is gaining ground there :'that both in a
military and conciliatory point of view the evacua
ton of the fort may yet prove advisable" We
give below such dispatches have received,
and all other information the matter as we
could CLEAN from our exchanges
Reports Relative to Fort Sumter.
WASHINGTON, March 1O.-Important intelligence
Charleston.
n messenger WIN ieit roft 0umler On the after
noon of Tuesday last, reports that salt provisions
remain for only fifteen days, aud that only limited
amount of vegetables is left in the fortress. Sup
plies of all kinds are running very low.
Major Anderson, however, was still able to pro-
cure fresh meats and butter from the Charleston
market.
Rumors current that General Scott will
make report to the President stating that the
supply of wood at Fort Sumter is nearly ex-
hausted