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T ADVANCE, MAECH 29, 1861. OGDENSBURGH, N. Y. Maruh HO, 1SO1J or irarrs. Thus far at least the Confederate States have met no serious obstacles In their pathway, and have had pretty much their own way about matters and things in general. How long their political waters will continue smooth is yet to IKJ seen.— Shoals, quicksands and snags are every- whoro about them, and unless they have skilful pilots their frail bark is destined to shipwreck. Port Sumter is to lw theirs, and they will no doubt celebrate its possession with the l>oomiug of cannon and the shoutings of enthusiasm. To them it will doubtless appear a victory as grand and heroic as those recorded of Alexander the Great, though its possession will IKJ theirs peace- fully and without bloodshed. We hope it may prove to be the olive-branch of peace, and that our Southern brethren, seeing the uLUr weakness and impracti- bility of such a government as thoirs must be, will return to the Union loyal and tmc, and resting again under the broad folds of America's flag, find that security and peace which can 1K» found nowhorc else. The Commissioners of the Southern Confederacy are knocking at the doors of tho capitol, and asking that the federal troops IH! removed from all tho forts in the South a/ the first steps of the Admin- istration towards an amicable adjustment of the present difficulties. What the re- sult will IM) we do not know. We are not among the number who fa- vor a dissolution of our glorious Union. We trust that no words of ours can be construed in any manner to favor such a deplorable consummation. We are aware that it is common for some in loud har- angues and flaming editorials to advo- cate war to the hilt to all who disagree with their peculiar narrow notions, but It will always lie found in the end that enlarged lilxjrality and genuine patriotism are the truest friends of freedom and hu- man progress. WILL THKT BX VEOOOWUMD f Tliis in one of the many questions which are easier asked than answered, and the solution of which might serve to dissi- pate the gathering gloom and solve the (treat problem of our future destiny. And it is a question which will speedily demand an answer, in fact it is demand- ing it to-day. If the Federal Government had the power and means at its disposal where- with to reinforce the Southern Forts, and to collect the revenues it would doubtless IH> answered in the negative without the l.-.-ist hesitation, but the collection of the revenues, which arc very necessary for tho maintenance of the government seems to !•<• the sticking point. The new tariff bill of the Southern Con-r IV leracy proposes to open its ports to tho commerce of tho world at merely nom- i:i vl rates, most articles being duty free, while the United States tariff known as t'lo Morrill bill imposed a heavy duty upon nil importes goods. We cannot but re- i;:ird this bill m exceedingly unfortunate, r^x'ciuily nt this time, when dangers seen mid unseen threaten us o'n every side. If t!i TO were less legislation we Iteliovo the r' tintry would Iw letter off, and her in- terests materially improved. As the mat- ter now stands, should the Bouth main- tn'ii her independence, and be recognized l v foreign powers, her harbors would bo filled with vessels from foreign countries, while Northern ports would be compari- th'ly deserted, in which event we should he compelled to modify materially the present bill in order to obtain an equal footing with tho Confederate States.— 'Hi us far they have obtained their do- vircs. Fort Humter is being evacuated, nml Fort Pic kens from present appear- nnces will not be reinforced. Whether their demand that all the United States troops shall t>o removed from all the Southern Forts will be complied with, remains to be seen, but as things arc pro- gressing, tho signs of the times seems to l»oint to their ultimate acknowledgment as an independent power. In fact it is a growing feeling among a majority of the Republican party, as well as other partita, that if tho South are dissatisfied as they now are, and within the union do not find that peace, prosperity and happiness which they desire, and are de- termined to secede at all hazards, to call a National Convention, and if no com- promise or settlement of present difficul- ties can be agreed upon, to let them dis- solve peaceably and without bloodshed. Tho President himself seems to favor this idea. War even in the holiest of causes is deplorable, and he who talks of it in light terms, or in a bombastic manner, shows that he has not yet learned what the term implies, and is unread, as re- gards its horrid and sickening details. So far we think the present Adminis- tration has acted prudently and wisely under tho circumstances, and we shall await patiently for further developments, hoping, at least, that we shall hear to the question which every patriot asks \ what of the night ?\ the cheering and consol- itory answer \ the morning cometb.\ A77AIB4 As may have been expected, there is already a decided change manifest in the sentiments and opinions of tho Europeans in regard to American institutions and they are decrying the great idea of self-gov- ernment as a failure. Americans have frequently been taunted with the assertion that they have no Government, and are requested to drink \ to tho first king of America.\ A correspondent of the World says that Andrew Huger, a native of Prussia, but a naturalized citizen of tho United States, lately visited Prussia, and an attempt was immediately made to compel him to take the oath of allegiance and service to the king. After two days spent unsuccess- fully, he answered substantially as fol- lows : \ You have whips, and powder and ball in Prussia, enough tor all ordinary purposes, but for the extraordinary one of making me take this oath against both my inclination and conscience there is not artillery enough in Europe. You may whip or shoot mo as you please, but serve I never will,\ Meantime his friends tele- graphed to cmbassador Wright Tho ombassudor was extraordinarily excited on the receipt of the information. He had been there three years and more— had been the first to successfully demons- trate tho inviolability of American citi- zenship upon a large scale— had succeed- ed in liberating every one of these kid- napped travelers (about forty in all) during his hitherto service, and now, on the point of being superseded by bfc successor, to leave a fellow-citizen in durance was what he would not submit to. 11 tit in hand, with a stride which is known th/ough all Berlin, as the plucky American minister's \walk that means something,\ he appeared before Baron Von $chlcinitz, And demanded an instant order for the release of Mr. Hagen. The demand was coupled with arguments which did not suggest a convulsed or timid govern- ment l>ehind them. Tho alternative was squarely set before the Prussian minister of immediate release, or diplomatic rup- ture. On Saturday, the 28d ult., tho order came for his release, and since that time the people of Berlin have been better able to appreciate the value of American (tftizenship. A special despatch to the Boston Jour- nal of the 2flth, says: The President ex- presses his disapprobation at the ap- pointment of an ultra Republican as mail agent in Virginia, which has created bad feeling there. The president also says he will not sanction the ^bestowal of patron- age, in any section, upon cliques, but he desires to have all component parts of tho Republican party recognized. Mr. Lincoln declines to present the let- ters of Major Anderson to tho War De- partment, to the Senate, deeming it inex- pedient at this time, The total population of the United States, according to the eighth census is 81,429,801. Whole number of represen- tatives is by law fixed at two hundred and thirty-three. Population of New-York 8,887,542; increase since 1850 790,148. A IleraUi Washington despatch says that inconsistencies l>ctwcen Anderson's despatches before and after the inaugural lead to whisperings in private circles that the Major may IK? in complications with the Secessionists. Major Anderson declines receiving ver- bal orders to evacuate Fort Sumtcr. TASTY PBWSIUI. As when we look through an imperfect pane of glass, all outward objects how- ever beautiful and symmetrical may be their real proportions, appear irregular and deformed,—giving to the majestic trees and splendid landscape a disjointed appearance, and to the dwellings roofless tops and tottering foundations,' so do partisans, looking through the distorted lens of party prejudice and selfishness, see nothing to praise or admire in the motives or actions of a political opponent, however praiseworthy and generous those endeavors may be. And then again these partisan devo- tees, having but one sail and rudderless, are driven hither and thither at the ca- price of tho winds and waves, never mak- ing much progress or advancement, and rarely moving far from a circumscribed pathway. Nor does party spirit always possess the virtue of consistency. To-day it may lay down or mark out a lino of policy for its leaders to follow, and expatiate at length upon the sound- ness and purity of its principles, the un- yielding firmness of their advocates anfl the almost impossibility of either devia- ting, yet when some new phase of pub- lic policy presents itself, and their chosen leaders succomb to circumstances, it is sometimes astonishing, but more often laughable, to see how readily and with what perfect ease and grace they submit to the decrees of policy. Nor is any party the exception to this rule, all neces- sarly from their constitutionality must be partakers of tho same results. We are happy to notice, however, that party lines are growing dimmer, that principles are taking the place of men, and that whatever savors of true patriotism and produces the fruits thereof, will be ap- preciated by tho masses by whatever name it may be called. Independence from party cliques and policies is what is needed to-day. We live in tho broad sunlight of the nineteenth century, and tho wisdom of past ages has fallen upon us, that wo might be led to higher mo- tives of action and to more independence of thought. WORLD* * AIR. Tho next World's Fair of Industry will l>o held in London some time next year. About one and a half million of dollars \have l>een subscribed, and it is confidently expected that the exhibition will be the grandest of any yet conceived. The building will be constructed mostly of iron and glass. 8omc idea of its im- mense proportions may be had when we learn that the main building will contain 2,200 feet of naves and transepts 80 feet wide and 100 feet high, one hall 500 feet long, 250 feet wide, and 220 feet high, with polygonal entrances 150 feet high, and 4,000 feet of sheds 50 feet wide and 85 feet high. The picture gallery will be 55 feet wide and extend a distance of 2,300 feet. The architect is Captain Fowke of London. This exhibition like its great predecessor of 1851 will be open to the products of the entire world,and its utility to the industrial and agricultural classes will l*c almost beyond computa- tion. America has already enrolled her name high upon the proud monument of industrial fume, and we trust that her artisans will not allow the political dis- ruptions of the day to so far engross their minds, that they may not be able to enter into a fair and honest contest with our transatlantic brethren, adding fresh flowers to their already splendid wreath, and retain the laurels they have hitherto so nobly borne away. THE FAicara nr nroiA. We are receiving dire accounts from India relative to the failure of the crops and loss of life by starvation. Hundreds arc dying daily, and there seems to be no immediate means of relief at hand. In an area considerably less than that of the United States there is a population of over 170,000,000 souls, nearly six times denser than that of the U. 8. Rice forms the chief article of export, but, contrary to general opinion, is not much used as food except in Bengal. The great bulk of the food of from 70 to 80 millions of the population consists of-jowary, or common millet, and it is this crop that ii supposed to have failed. Near the delta of the Ganges two crops of rice are raised annually. Fruits of various kinds are abundant, the mango and cocoa being extensively used for food, but they are now out of season. THBinviBionxnr AT WABIAW. A despatch from Warsaw of Friday evening says:—Tho town presents a most gloomy aspect. Everybody is wearing mourning. On Saturday a solemn funeral of those who fell in the recent disturbance took place. A Committee of Public Safety, composed of citizens, has been formed, and has issued a proclamation requesting the maintenance of order. General Gortchakoff reminds the citi- zens of the justice which Russia has ac- corded to them for thirty years. The Prince has given tranquilling assurances to a deputation from an agricultural as- sociation. Tho Chief of the Police, having been wounded, has been replaced by General Denoncal. The municipality of Warsaw has sent un address to the Emperor. The funeral of those killed gave rise to a great popular manifestation, at which 100,000 men were assembled. The troops are confined to their bar- racks. A petition to the Emperor is Ix'ing signed, soliciting the reestablishment of the Polish constitution, which has been suspended since 1831. The petition is presented in tho name of the whole country, hoping that the heart of the Emperor will not remain deaf to the voice of an unhappy people. It says that every inhabitant of that unfor- tunate country entertains in his heart a deep-rooted sentiment of nationality quite distinct from the other people of of Europe. The aspirations of the nation are the more frequent as, in the great European family, it finds itself almost alone, deprived of those absolute con- ditions of existence, without which no seciety could achieve that develop em ent intended for it by Providence. THBHIW I OF THE TOOTED By this bill the warehousing of goods, alwut which there remained much per- plexing uncertainty in consequence of the different versions of the bill as passed, re- mains undisturbed. The law of 1857 continues in force as regards this very im- portant subject. Goods may be bonded and withdrawn at any time within three years. We give l>elow the rates as fixed by the new law on several articles, about which there has been much uncertainty:— On raw eugara X cents per ponnd. Refined augar* 8 Cigar* up to $5 per mile 90 Cigars from » to $10 per mile 40 Cigars over $10 per milo 00 Molaimeg , % \ per gallon. Brandy 100 Spirits 40 Corcials 60 Bay rum 26 Malt liquor*, bottled 85 \ otherwise 15 And in addition thereto, tun per cent., ad valorem. A special dispatch to the Tribune says Captain Fox is, fully impressed with the courage, integrity and sincerity of Major Anderson, with whom, however, his com- munication was necessarily limited. lie considers that the Fort can be re-enforced either by a military operation, which of course, would require a force not at the disposal of the President, or by the stra- tegy already referred to, with its attend- ant hazards of a desperate conflict. The supply of provisions in the gar- rison will probably enable Maj. Anderson to sustain his command reasonably well until the 15th of April. From all the facts disclosed by this investigation, it is manifest that Fort Sumter must be aban- doned, or civil war inaugurated. Capt. Fox is cautious, intelligent and well-informed, and waa brought to the notice of the Government by Mr. Aspin- wall, and some of the principal ship-own- ers of New-York and Boston. Mr. Lamon, of Illinois, who also went to Charleston to make certain emfuiricfi, will return to-morrow evening or the next morning. After all the information lias been laid IK-fore the President, and he has satisfied his own mind conclusive- ly as to the absolute necessity, the order withdrawing Major Anderson will lx! ap- proved. A special correspondent of the N. Y. Time* says that General-in-chief Beaure- gard says officially that \he considers Major Anderson as much his prisoner as though he had him in a jail on land and ho had tho key.\ The President has received several ap- plications from Louisiana for cadctships at West Point. THERE are always in every community certain individuals, who would like to build themselves up by pulling others down,—who consider themselves as all consequential, and seem to think that without them, things in general would all go to smash, the sun sink in darkness to rise no more, and tho very stars drop from the Heavens. Everything they do is done with the special object of throw- ing obstructions in the way. of their neighbors. Such men may be of some little use in the community, but to our mind it is a very doubtful question. The State Legislatures of Illinois, Indi- ana and Ohio are favorable to the propo- sition for a National Convention, origin- ally made by Kentucky. Prince Napoleon is said to have spoken at great length and with remarkable abil- ity in the French Senate on the 1st inst. Reflecting tho sentiments of the Emperor it is believed to indicate the Unity of It- aly as the great design of the war of 1839. President Lincoln has sent to the Sen- ate, a proposition of the British Govern- ment to refer the San Juan Question to the arbitrament of Sweden, the Nether- lands or Switzerland. The Committee on Foreign relations have reported favorably and recommend the choice of Switzer land. Over 8,000 buildings have been erected in the city of Brooklyn, during the past year 1860. Tho Assembly have passed a bill per- mitting the general government to pur- chase a site for the New-York Post Office in any location they may select. More than twenty vessels have been seized at the port of New-York within the past few months, on suspicion of being engaged in the slave trade. All had to be released for want of evidence, but many of them have since been captured with slave cargoes on board. Joshua R. Giddings has been appoint- ed United States Consul General for Brit- ish America, to reside at Montreal, with a salary of $4,000 per annum. The equinoctial storm has done consid- erable damage in different parts of the country. The rail roads in the vicinity of New-York and Boston, were blocked up with snow. Governor Hicks, of Maryland, whose worth and patriotism must be apprecia- ted by the present administration, says that he desires and will accept of no gov- ernment office. Advices from Washington, at 9} this morning, state that several gentlemen have arrived from Texas, who state that civil war in that State is inevitable, and that Alabama will soon be in the same dilemma as Texas now is. The Southern Commissioners are much troubled by the news. The Virginia Secessionist!) are begin- ning to dispair of pawing a direct ordin- ance of secession, and are urging the adoption of the Arkansas plan, to sub- mit to tho people the question of seension or co-operation. The Rev. Thomas Whittemore of Cani- bridgeport, Mass., died on Friday morn- ing. He was one of the most distin- guished members of the Universalist do- nomination, and, for many years, the edi- tor of The Trumpet, a Universalist journal, in Boston. His talents were of a high order, and he possessed an unfailing flow of wit and humor, which made him popular as a public speaker. He was also an efficient business man, and was formerly, we l>elieve, President of the Fitchburg Railroad Company. We be- lieve ho was also connected with the Ver- mont Central Road. The Secretary of the Treasury adver- tised for the eight million loan to day, with 6 per cent interest, semi-annually, to be reimbursed in twenty years from the first of January last. No offers will be received for any fraction of thousands, nor considered unless one per cent, is de- posited subject to order of the Secretary. Proposals to be received up to noon of thc2d of April. The Convention at St. Louis has pro- nounced that future concessions should be made with a view to the restoration of the Union of States; that the last Con- vention should have passed resolutions on that basis, and that re-union would be imperilled by the use of force against seceding States. , J The Senate renewed the consi of Mr. Douglas' resolution in to the forts, &c., in seceded State Mr. Brcckenridge asked the S reply to Mr. Douglas. Yeste: spoke at some length to the effet the Republicans remained fir urgent w their determination, tl be no other result than to drive der States into a union with t federated States. If the bord states hold a convention, whit- probable, and non-slaveholding deem it their duty to reject such tion as may be deemed essenti the diHruption of the Union will it able with fifteen States. Mr. Douglas spoke at length, applauded. Breckenridge replied. He auk to introduce the following rei» and if there was no objection, to on it now. Remittd, That the 8enate rec/ and advise the removal of U. S. from the limits of the Confederate Mr. Sumner said, Jet it lie over. Mr. Clinginan said hit had a resolution, with an additional pc commending abstaining from all a to collect revenue. He Baid if the were withdrawn, there ought, to bearance as to the collection of rt Collamer moved an executive at, Breckenridge claimed the mo Dot in order, as Clingman had th He had no objection to the latter' lution. The Chair decided that the res should lay over, as objections ha made. The Tribune correspondent says Fox Aports the supply of provis* Fort Suinter enough to enable Maj dcrson to sustain bu command ur 15th of April. He says the fort be reinforced by any military fore at the disposal of the President, stratagem, without great hazard of c ate conflicts. From all facto it is e that Fort Sumter must be abando civil war inaugurated. Mr. Palmer, of Penn., goes Mini the Argentine confederation. The Herald's correspondent insis Fort Pickens will be abandoned thirty days. The same correspondent says th Southern commissioners intend din!\ night with the foreign Ambassadc Mr. Corcorans. The commissione on the most friendly terms with the lish and French Ambassadors John 8. Wilson, of Va., if he w* cept, will get an important foreigr, sion. James Leslie, of Phil., is app Consul to Marseilles. Erastus Paul Phil., is appointed Pension Agent. SENATE.—The Chair laid befc Senate, the following message frc President to the Senate of the U States;— I have received a copy of a reso! of the Senate passed on the 25th in regards them, if in my opinion it is patible with the public interests, to municate to the Senate the despatch Maj. Robert Anderson to the Wa partment, during the time he has l>e command at Fort Sumter. On exa; tion of the correspondence thus c for, I have, with the greatest respec the Senate, come to the conclusion at the present moment, the publicat' it would be inexpedient. (Signed) ABRAHAM LINCOI Washington, March 26. 1801. , Mr. Breckenridge moved to tak the resolution introduced by him y day, advising the withdrawal of tl 8. troops from the seceded States. did not intend making remarks a« he already expressed his views on that ject, and desired the vote on his m to be regarded na a test question. Mr. Fessenden supposed there w be no objections to tbat, but rema that there was no quorum present. WAPHIHGTON, March Intelligence received here to day Montgomery, states that before the 1 April, there will be concentrated at sacola 5,000 troops from the Conf'ed States. This sudden movement of* tr in that direction was made upon statement that reinforcements had sent from New-York to Fort Pickens. The Montgomery Government dec it advisable to be fully prepared lor emergency. There is a prospect now that every lar of the $8,000,000 loan which wa- vertwed for by Secretary Chase wil taken. The Post Master General is exper ring some trouble from his mail agt The people along the routes, thre to tar and feather the unlucky agent they attempt to do their duty, and has already resigned, and the othe expected to throw up his commission. Several Virginnia republicans have sented themselves for the vacancy, will serve at all hazards, if the people terrupt them, the mails are only to cut off. A rival of the Steamship Arlso N«w ORMUNP, March,, The steamship Arizonia, with later vices from Brazos is coining up the 1 with $276,000 in specie. The ^ovcr of Arizonia, in reply to a committee pointed bv Texas to confer with £ Mexico and Arizonia, in regard to formation of a Confederacy, had invi them to be present at a convention to held in Marcclla on the 25th of Mar to consider the present crisis. m « - T * * < m *
