New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-12
fuEs PRO-SLAyERY REBELLION.
FROM WASHINGTON.
PEACE AND COMPROMISES.
Ou,eropseDse ci The N. Y. Tribune. -,

I've War Department is in receiPt Oh uesPa'o"-
e.. A.; Andersop stating that he has con-
$50 contract under which Fort Sumter will
be supplied, to a moderate extent WIN Tres"
r,eat and other provisions. The contractor COM
,,anced furnishing about week ago. lie hves
m the neighborhood OF Sulhvan's Island, anu
takes the supplies in boats, once in every few
aa,s. without communicating with the city Of
Charleston, where DO one could be found VINO
would undertake or be allowed to undertake the
contract Much dissatisfaction prevails ID 'ne
atty on account of this arrangement; ana !" MS
added materially to the grounds of COMPLAINT oe-
fore existing against Gov. Pickens, among those
who are anxious to "ptch in" to Fort sumter
without further delay.
II il now pretty certain that Gov. Pickens is
asnoaed to turn the whole question over TO the
Soptbern Confederacy, as one between it and
De Federal Government; and, to that end, it is
achieved he is doing all he to staye of the
siege of Fort Sumter, with the view, II not oil
preyentipg altogether, at least to transfer tue
responsibility to the new cOnfederated authorities
Even should this be his purpose, it is question
able whether he will have power or influence
enough to accomplish it in opposition to the de-
Lrous determination of the multitude 10 arms
who surround the throne, and are power
xre.ter than the throne itself. 1t looks now as
Though the whole question hung on this thread
The War Department and the military mag
z.tes who have been called here to consult on
The many questions of military character re-
suiriDg great prudence, SKILL and experience
are seriously celebrating over plans Tor re-
enforcing Fort Sumter. Whatever plan is
.dopted according to present ideas, its execution
will not be undertaken unless the siege has been
eoumenced, and its immediate execution VIII De
accomplished OF attempted, while the engage
snent ia in progress. The greatest difficulty Is TO
sod suitable steamers of q light draft and reqn-
site capacity. 1t is not likely that any attempt
viii be made to enter by Mafit's Channel, winch
lies under Sullvan's Island. 1t is believed tha'
the old ship channel will prove practicable one
Nv which large vessels now enter and depart.
If II should be ascertained that the rumored
disappearance of the vessels sunk there Is
fact. no other channel would, OF course Dc
thought Of While the landing of men at Fort
Sumter is an undertaking of many practical OIL
6culties, ] am persuaded that the gentlemen here
who have the subject in hand, place too high an
axtimate on them, and at the same time have too
Et,le acquaintance with the actual state OF the
oese. They have, therefore, done well to call to
their cid gentlemen outside OF the Army ana
NAVY. with the view of beneftiDg by skill and
knowledge, more practical than professional
They would do well to call to their ald' even IL
thew did not commit the whole undertaking ~
men scattered all along the England coast
asd inlets, from Mystic River to Nantucket
The Wynans, Baltimore steamer, has been under
aiscusson for the enterprise, but it is not thought
TO be adapted to the emergency
The introduction of 200 or 300 men into For
Sumter would have the instant effect to clos'
the whole question Of siege and assault. Ih'
e.rv ATTEMPT to reinforce would but bring OF
the fight; il might be done with strategic skill
spf6cient to obyiate such an event. for il is pos
sible 10 introduce men into the Fort without the
rebels knowing it before the work was accom-
tJished. or before it was 70 far advanced as to
render it impossible to prevent its complete sue
cess. Therefore, it is really Of great Importance
70 elude the vigilance of the rebels in Charleston
HarbOr. and take men TO the Fort without their
knowing it, and consequently without bringing
On fight 1t would prevent fight altogether.
Ia there not strategic skill enough in the country
for this
The Compromise architects, with whom The
city now swarms, are in hopeful mood The
speech of Mr. Kellogg of Illinois, in the House
yesterday, has put them in excellent humor. II
il claimed for that gentleman that be reflects the
sentiments of Mr.. Lincoln he having lately re-
turned from a visit to the home of the President
elect On the other hand, the assumption il
promptly disputed by those who claim to be al
least equally well informed, and as lately from
Springfield and who declare that Mr.. Kellogg
speaks only for himself
The appointment of Mr. ThurlOw Weed as a
Compromise CommssiOner-whO is expected To
arrive here in company with Mr.. Erastus Cor
ming, if they have not already come tOgether-is
calculated TO provoke curious reflection. To
take back and eat as much Mr.. Weed must,
before entering on the business with which be is
charged would cost most men an effort. Extra
ordinary man as he is, the part which he Is now
playing before the country is certainly not the
least extraordinary thing Of his long and event
Sul life. l suggest that this Peace Congress
should appoint Commissioners TO South Carolina,
Of whom Mr.. Weed should be one-or, perhaps,
be alone would be enough. Let him visit
Charleston, and try and persuade the rebels to
ground arms and haul down the Palmetto fag
Possibly be might induce them to fOrego hOsti-
ties against Major Anderson, and come back into
The Union. 1t is possible Mr. Weed, whose per-