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Tribune Correspondence. IA scene Of
exciting interest occurred at the White
House yesterday, which has obtained pub
licity from the number of persons, in which
Mr.. Lincoln exhibited the Jacksonian ele.
ment in his character to much advantage.
A delegation from California called to
protest against the influence supposed to be
exerted by Senator Baker in the appoint
ments for that state. A paper was pre-
sented to the President, severely rejecting
upon him and the motives which actuated
his conduct. After hearing their statement
and charges, Mr.. Lincoln informed the dele
cation that he could not enter into any such
controversy. He said he had known MIR.
Baker for twenty-five years, and did not
credit the aspersions TO conclude the
matter, he calmly destroyed the document
and threw the scraps into the fire, with an
admonition which reminded those present
of some neglected proprieties.
The delegation withdrew, and do not
propose renewing the interview soon.
The Worlds Washington despatch states
that the new Minister to Belgium took out
implicit instructions to all our foreign min
listers, regarding the policy of the admins
tration towards the Confederate States, and
protest to the European Governments
against the recognition of those states.
Senator Nesmith has left for Oregon,
understanding from the President that no
extra session of Congress would be called.
WASHINGTON, April 8.
The President has appointed Charles
Gibson, OF Massachusetts, Solicitor of the
| Court of Claims J. r. Mcpherson, assist
ant solicitor.
The Administration is specially consider
ing Mexican affairs, looking to an immediate
| treaty. Spanish fleets are not to 60 to the
Gulf till further orders from Madrid.
| 1t is ascertained that the French COnsuls,
in the confederate states, have received in
structions direct from France, relative to
| southern trade with France. Prominent
persons here are satisfied that the move
ments of the English and French fleets are
for observation of southern events.
William Cuddy has been appointed Sur
| veyor General of Illinois. Minister COrwin
has been rendered the sloop of war Cumber.
land now fitting out at Norfolk, or the
Powhattan, to take him to Mexico. 1t is
expected that he will leave on the 18th.
Sir Charles Wyck, British Minister, will
arrive in Mexico about the LIST of May.
| The Secretary of the Treasury has con-
cluded to issue Treasury notes for the re-
naming $5,O0O,00O of the loan.
Mr.. Clay was, on Monday, disconnected
| from Ike Peruvian mission, as the govern
ment evidently disapproved of the course of
the preceding administration, which sus-
pended diplomatic relations between the
| two countries. The indications are that
these will, at no distant day, be resumed.
The continued presence of Major Ben
McCulloch in Richmond, Virginia, viewed
| in connection with the call for secession
convention there on the 18th, excited much
interest in Washington, especially in army
circles.
Alexander 8. Patterson has been ap.
pointed naval storekeeper at Key West,
and Logan Hurst to similar position at
Norfolk navy yard.
Clinton G. Hutchinson has been appoint.
ed agent for the Sac and Fox Indians !;
VIM. FL. Bigelow register, and James P.
Eddie receiver, at the Sioux City land
Office Charles B. Richards register, and
Charles Pomeroy receiver, at Fort Dodge,
Iowa; Frank Street register, and D. G..
Bloomer receiver, at Council Bluff, Iowa {;
Stewart Goodell register, and John j..
| Meeks receiver, at Fort Des Moines, Iowa.
| The following postmasters have been ap-
pointed: Chas. Nichols, st. Paul; David
Heaton, St. Anthony, Minnesota James
L. Camp, Dixon, Illinois.
WASHINGTON, April 4.
Capt Barny's company of artillery left
here for New York. From twenty five to
thirty carpenters engaged by the govern.
ment, went on in the same train, but for
what purpose was not known.
Capt. Georges, who recently resigned in
the army, has rendered his services to the
cOnfederates. He is a native of Pennsylva>
MIA, and was formerly in command OF the
| Charleston arsenal.
New YORK, April 4.
The Herald's Washington despatch re.
ports that Instructions have been given to
the heads OF Departments, not to hold Off
cial communication with the seeding states.
| Commanders Stringham & Case have
have been ordered to Boston to take Com
mand ofthe trigate Minnesota, which is to
| proceed to the mouth of the Mississippi.
The Perry and Powhattan have also been
| ordered there. Other naval vessels are un,
der orders no doubt, but all looks to collect.
ing the revenue from ship board.
The Worlds Washington despatch says
Lieut.. Gilman from Fort Pickens, reports
that Fort as reinforced and now able to hold
out for some time.
Mr.. Blaisdel arrived from Texas to day,
bringing $4,000, which the secessionists
failed to get hold Of at Galveston. He re-
ports that the people have not been fairly
heard and are disguised with the revolu-
ton.
The Tribune says that Mr.. Fogg of New
Hampshire, has resigned the mission to
Switzerland.
lae5 & WASHINGTON, April 4.