The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-08
The News.


zion will reinforce Major Anderson is not known.
1t was stated in Washington last night that Major
Anderson had sent word to the government that 1t
was useless to send to his assistance less than
twenty thousand men. Gen. Besuregard, the
officer despatched by the government Of the Con-
federate States to take command at Charleston,
has arrived at his post, and expresses perfect
confidence that Sumter can be reduced.
The Louisiana State Convention yesterday in
secret session passed an ordinance transferring to
the government Of the Confederate States the sum
Of five hundred and thirty-six thousand dollars,
the amount of customs received and moneys seized
by the State.
We have highly important news from Texas,
which renders it probable that conflict has al
ready taken place in that State between the United
States forces and those of the State of Texas.
Galveston dates OF the 26th ult. state that Capt.
Nichols commander of the State troops, had de.
manded Of Capt Hill, Of the United States Army,
the surrender Of Fort Brown. Capt. Hill refused
to entertain the proposition, called Capt. Nichols
and his men traitors, and expressed his determine
tion to defend the fort to the last extremity. Capt
Hill refused to obey any order Of Con. Twiggs,
and had sept to Fort Ringgold for two hundred
men. Troops were on the way from Galveston to
will be found in another column of this paper.
We have received intelligence that Governor
Brown, of Georgia, has released the bark Adjust
er, of this city, which vessel was reprised for
tain illegal seizures of property in this city by Po
lice Superintendent Kennedy, in consequence of
representations made to him by the British Consul
at Savannah that the cargo she held belonged to
the subjects Of Great Britain.
ha folInwinU IL tho Cabinet Of tho Souflarn
confederacy, as at present constituted
Secretary OF state. ...... Robert Toombs OF Ca
secretary Of the Treasury G. L. Mcmminger, Of c.
Secretary OF the Navy. Stephen NJ. Mallory, Of Fla
Postmaster General 1890. John H. Reagan, OF Texas.
Attorney General Judah p. Benjamin Of la.
In the United States Senate yesterday the
debate of Wednesday was continued on the
motion to print extra copies of the Presidents
inaugural. MIR. Wigfall opened the debate, and
spoke at considerable length. He did not look
upon the Inaugural In the light in which Mr..
Douglas viewed it, meaning peace. He re.
garded IL as somewhat vague; but If the course
laid down in ii by the President should be pur-
sued war was inevitable. Forts Sumter and
Pickens, and all the other places now held by the
United States within the limits Of the Confederate
States, must be given up, and that very soon, or
the South would proceed to take them. THE
Union" he said, "is dead, and has to be buried"
Mr.. Douglas replied, saying that he had examined
carefully the remarks Of the President, and could
sec no reason to change the opinion expressed by
him on the previous day, that Mr.. Lincoln meant
peace. Senator Mason also participated in the
debate, constituting the Inaugural as calculated to
lead to war. The Senate adjourned without
coming to vote or transacting any other bust
ness.
The frat formal meeting Of the new Cabinet Of
President Lincoln was held yesterday. 1t lasted
two hours, and various surmises were INDUCED in
"a to what were the momentous matters under
consideration and what were the results and de-
Examinations arrived at; but up to the time Of
latest dispatches we are not informed that any
thing positive as to their deliberations had trans.
PRED.
The diplomatic corps yesterday made their first
formal visit to President Lincoln, in accordance
with the custom on the accession of new
administration. Mr.. Lincoln was addressed, on
behalf Of the body, by the representative Of Por-
tugal and replied in brief speech Of welcome.
A number Of the citizens Of Washington and
other friends of the distinguished Kentucky Sena-
tor, Mr.. Crittenden, paid him the compliment last
evening of visit and serenade, in anticipation
OF his departure from the national capital, to re
lire 10 prNhte lie. nlIs IIttchuSh icsPVuucu W
Ixs yisters in genial and patriotic speech, which
we publish this morning.
No official movement appears TO have been
made yesterday by the Commissioners in Wash
ington from the Southern confederacy. 1t is said
that an informal communication was made to the
State Department by o distinguished Senator
touching their mission.
The Senate of our State Legislature was again
rc~t y,a Grgt Er;J
last. and transacted considerable business. The
bill for the sale Of the Quarantine lands Staten
Island was reported favorably. The same action
was taken on the bill providing for the payment
OF the Canal debt and the interest on the twelve
million loan. The main points Of the bill for the
better government of the public schools Of this
city will be found enumerated In our report. Two
separate resolutions were introduced by members,
inquiring into the recent conduct Of the metropo-
Titan police: one In reference to the employment
OF members Of the force beyond the limits of the
State, aud the other with regard to the mode Of
arrest detention and discharge pursued BY the de-
partment. In the Assembly some matters Of special
interest 70 this city were under consideration, the
most important Of which was the bill providing for
,the sale OF the present Post Office site In Nassau
street TO the general government After much
discussion, aud the adoption Of an amendment civ.
ng the consent Of the State to the purchase Of any
site ia the city which the general government NAV
choose, progress on the bill was reported In the
evening the Supply blu was under consideration.
The Rairoad COMMITTEE met again last night 10
bear objections TO the Broadway Railroad bill. but
~ one against the bill appeared. One Broadwav
merchant, however, spoke in favor Of the bill
Tue committee will meet again this evening in the
Assembly chamber, when a strong delegation
aeainst the BIZ are expected 70 appear aud give
L.lH III eticus.