Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 14 February 1861 — Page 2
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THE JOURNAL
THIIRSDA1, FEB. 14, I $G1.
CLtEMS OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. The leaders of the Democratic party claim to have had the government in their hands for at least two-thirds of the time since its formation. They claim to be the only party capnblc of saving the Union. They have had enfiro control for the last eight years— they are still in power and yet the government has never been in so bad a condition. Rebellion and treason walk boastfully into the very presence of the .Democratic President, and with brazen front stand unrebuked. Nay, even the Cabinet officers, the chosen leaders of the party, are robed in the garments of treason. I'ndcr the rule of the Democratic party, secession has raised its hvdra head has seized with rebel 1-' ions hand the property of the General Government, struck down the flag tlsat gave them protection, fired into government vessels, thus declaring war against the present government—all of which has been done in Democratic States, by men claiming to be Democratic leaders.::KTheir acts, their treason, carried out in the name of Democracy, have ruined the credit of States, destroyed confidence, produced a stagnation in business, ruined the fortunes of thousands of individuals, checked trade, crippled commerce, excited an unwarranted bitterness of feelingof one
section against another pfcm «. hatred
whore
fr.enJsl.il)slmmudwell
morn.f Peace to its ashes!
6
threatened to strike down the best goveminent that ever existed on earth.— licv the Treasury is
Under their policy "bankrupt, and the Government a beg-j gar. The civilized world looks on .amazed at the stupendous folly and -wickedness, the incapacity and weakness, thc treason and rebellion of this boastful party. History furnishes no
1
deeds are black and damning, ask the Republican part}*, tho lovers of order, union, and good government, to give back and allow them to go on with their
ing Republicans. Well, Jack is anxious to appear a great man, but nature never intended it. His highest fame rests upon the manufacture of the meanest Whisky
And all bnt ho departed."
parallel to the devilish machinery of August last, took a change of venue destruction and ruin which have been some time since from Fountain to Parke invented and used by thc Democratic
.••party and vet they now comc and with which resulted in his acquittal oi the effrontery asbold and impudent as their charge of murder in thc second degree.
known to the Wabash Valley. Jack has been plotting for the last five and has denounced Douglasism, kicked over and spit upon his Squatter Sovereignty, licked the dust at the com- ".'• mand of his disunion masters, and wants slavery inserted in tho constitution. Jack has crawfishcd from all the principles he advocated in the late elections feels snariish and snappish because his party is dead and buried, without the hope of. resurrection
Jack aspired to tho Presidency of soceding Balhynch, but thc Union sentiment proved too strong for him, his hopes were blasted and he now feels like
'"One wlio treads nlono Po:nc banquet hall deserted Whose lights have fled, whose garlands dead,
Poor Jack, the Review can't puff him into greatness.
'flic South and Union. The Union sentiment of thc South is beginning to manifest itself in a manner which will strike terror to the hearts of Disunionists. Those who love the Union, who revere the Constitution, who appreciate the blessings conferred by the Government, arc those who think, who read, and know the feelings and views of ^vorthcrn men. The leaders of thc Disunion party are shrewd, intelligent, cunning, crafty, ambitious lawyers and politicians, regardless of all interests save their own but the masses are ignorant, misguided men, who know nothing of Government, and have never experienced the slightest injury from the North.
For months past, a dark and fearful cloud has hung portentously over the Southern States a dead palsy has rested on all'her energies. But light begins to glimmer, the cloud is growing thinner and is breaking a\va}T. The rebel traitors are losing ground, and
the
time is-not far distant, when they will be hooted at and hissed, and driven from all society as tho worst enemies of our .country, and meanest betrayers of human liberty.
Jfcgrlt is thought by correspondents down east,'-that Fort Sumter would be attaclced on Wednesday of this week, or at least, as soon as Col. Hayne has •"had time to reach Charleston and make hjs report to
Gov.
Pickens
ure to purchase.
-of his fail-
i'
The Duelling Party.
Tuesday's issue of the Cincinnati Gazette contains a full description of the workings or manceuvrings of, and the full correspondence passed between the honorable Representatives of Indiana, Messrs. Moody and ILeftVen, who have been spending thoir time for the last ten days in the knobs of Kentucky, in search of a private, place—for what?—to make a grand exhibition of their cowardice. or pretended chivalry. The matter at issue or difficult}' existing between the belligerents, we are happy to state, as expected by all, was amicably adjusted—as usual in such cases— by the timely interposition of friends by tho parties, agreeing to take back all they had ever said, or intended to convey, derogatory to the character of each other. So the farce of the Indiana Legislators ended. The Gazette says, when upon the bloody ground, both gentlemen appeared .perfectly unconcerned not at all agitated in reference to their probable exit over Jordan.—
Bravo! Bravo!!
miserable policy—allow them to com- John P. Usher conducted the defense plete thc ruin they have earnestly be- L,ui Messrs. R, W. Harrison, Judge gan. Huff, and Jos. E. McDonald the prose-
Thank heaven, this party is gone,: cution. torn, rent, clean gone, never, never ,. .. A Prophecy by Col. benlon. more to see thc light of a resurrection
STATE OFFICERS.
Jas. II. Harvey. Treasurer of State, and Miles J. Fletcher, Superintendent of Public Instruction, were sworn into their respective offices on Monday of this week their predecessors' terms expiring on Saturday. The State officers elected in October last, are now all safely ensconsed in fat officcs.
It will be seen by reference to
another part of to-day's paper, that five
merchant vessels belonging to !New
fa thc
few
JACK. SXlfDER. late Col. Benton, he said to a young The Review of last week, says that political friend, then on a visit toW ashJack Snyder is busy in Ripley town-1 ington, "Youngman, you liavc seen thc ship taking the confessions of repent-1 Hall ofPatents, the Post-office, the
,mrbur
Ga on
of Sa
Saturday last. This
move of thc Southern fire-eaters. Jivil 1 most likely create something of a breeze in the Northern cities. Sure to, if they are not wonderfully in want of sand in their craws.
Mallory Acquitted.
TV. II. Mallory, Esq., who killed Mr. Adler at Covington, in the month of
ccmnty,
.1
had his trial on Friday last,
The jury agreed without leaving the box, and retiring for a few minutes, returned averdictof
:!notguilty."
Messrs.
R. C. Gregory, Richard Dcilart, and
I)ufficldj Jr^ gtatc3 tlmt
months before thc decease of thc
Cap
itol for whom have they been built at such enurmous expenses'? ''I' or the people of theUnited States, I suppose."
United States! No, Sir, no! They arc for the Southern Confederacy, which
twenty years, and which I greatly fear the nation will not wake up to discover until it is to late.
Obstruction in Clia&'leston Harbor. The latest intelligence from Charleston, and which is thought to be reliable, (we extract from thc telegraphic dispatches of Lafayette Courier,) state that the old hulks some time since sunk in the main ship channel of Charleston harbor have been broken up by the action of easterly storms, and wholly swept away, leaving of course, the stones used to sink them upen the bottom. The brig Emly St. Pierreisreported to have passed in without obstruction. It is said she drew 1G feet of water, but this can hardly be correct, as she discharged a part of her cargo at Savannah. Captain Adkins, of the Marion, and Derry, of the Columbia, insist that the channel obstructions still remain, and that it is not possible to pass in or out that wav.
JLIFE MEMBERS.
We notice that Ex-Governors Lane
and
Hammond, were, on Saturday, Feb. 2d, made life members of the American Missionary Society, by the" church at the city of Indianapolis. The State Sentinel in speaking of this little occurrence, says the election of Gov. Hammond shows some signs of reformation amongst thc clergy. This, all must acknowledge, to be a downright "good joke on the Preachers.
ESgrWe see by the Lafayette Courier of Tuesday, that two brothers by the name of Clark were killed by a man by the name of Hunter, near Bloomington, Ind., on Friday last. Tho fracas grew out of a law suit before a country Justice. The Clarks attempted to shoot Hunter, when he stabbed one, and then the other, killing them both on the spot. "The way of the transgressor is hard."
jtap-'To-dav. February 14th, is St. Valentine's Di} Go to Hcaton's Book Store if you wish Comic Valentines.
PERSONAL—will Mr. Jackson Quick call at the Journal Office, on his next coming to town? We wish to see him in reference to a little business in the fsrrvvosi.
A Specfc. or War between Hie Republic oi" ^Jeorgia and Great Britain.
Tho troubles of the "Republic of Georgia" appear likely to begin much earlier than was either expected or desired by those who have precipitated upon her the responsibilities of an absolute independence. It will be seen from the very significant paragraph below. which we clip from tho Savannah Republican of Monday last, that the new Republic isjust now in tho pleasant enjoyment of a probable difficulty with England:
Various reports were in circulation yesterday with regard to an alleged outrage perpetrated Saturday last, by parties whose names we have not heard, upon the person of Captain Vaughn, of the British ship Kalos, now lying in our port. The accounts are so contradictor}' that we forbear any further reference to the matter until tho facts shall have been ascertained. We may say, though, that if the circumstances, as related to us be true, we stand in a pretty fair way for a nation trouble with the British Government. Such things generally gather as they go from mouth to mouth, and we hope tho affair will turn out to have been greatly exaggerated.
Martenia's Varieties at McCIelland's Hall. The troupe that compose the company of Martenia & Co's Union Varieties, propose giving two of their grand entertainments at McClclland's Hall, this city, on Friday and Saturday evenings
of this week—15th and lGth of February. We notice from our exchanges bio energy and stcrlin^ wherever this company have been, that characterized our oungoi the entertainments given by them nev-
er fail to elicit unbounded praise from all lovers of such exhibitions. Martenia's performance on tho slack wire ancl inJFentriloquism, it is said cannot be equaffeU in the United States and that his performances alone arc worth twice the price of admission. Then there is the admirable dancing of Mad. Eloise, and Madame Martenia and the performance of Master Eddy, the infant Violinist Sentimental and Comic singing by T. L. Fitch, excelled by few in the old or new Worlds Dixie will be sung and played during the entertainment of each evening. Mons. Martenia will also appear as the "Fire King.'' Doors open at 7 o'clock. Admission, 25 cts. Go early if you wish seats as the entertainment will doubtless draw a large crowd.
JStQT'We will publish on the first page as soon as possible thc able speech of Hon. James Wilson, Representative from this District, delivered in the House of Congress, on the 1st inst.— Subject, "Thc state of the Union."
& Indian Doctrcss.
We are requested to announce to sick and afflicted in our midst, that Mrs. McMurtrey, the "Old Squaw," is again on a visit to our city. She Mill remain with us till Monday evening next.
Rooms in Seminary building.
BSrTho rush for the Ware Rooms of Messrs. Ross & White, in Commercial Block, for the purpose of examining and purchasing chcap and superior Cabinet Furniture, is daily on the increase. The newly married should not fail to call at this establishment before purchasing. All others will find it to their interest to go and do likewise.
Plow Manufactory.
The attention of our farmers is directed to thc advertisement of Messrs. Campbell, Galey & Ilarter, to be found in another column. They have two of the best workmen in tho West, constantly engaged in tho manufacture of Plows of all kinds, and they "warrant them to be as good if not superior
cial Block, Plows.
examine
BoasSs. Notices.
18^,'Godey's Lady's Book,' and 'Peterson's National Magazine,' have both been received for the coming month.— Thev are most excellent literai-y and fashion -works, enc of which should be taken by every Lr.dy of the land north and south—aye, even throughout tho independent confederacy of S. Carolina.
jfgrAll should remember the Grand Military Festival, to be given at MeClelland's Hall, to-night.
Bayard Taylor will lecture in McClelland's Hall, in this place, on Saturday evening, February 23d.
Subject—"The .A-TciTos." Admission 25 cents. Tickets for sale by F. M. Heaton.
The Peace Conference. In tho Peace Conference, Virginia members have demanded Crittenden resolutions with Powell's amendment, providing for the right of transit 'through and sojourn in Northern States with slave property. Mr. Chase at once declared that this was inadmissable, and that the Conference had better separate if such an ultimatum was insisted upon. The Conference will hardly be able to agree ugon an entire plan of settlement, but it will probably recommend the calling of a National
Convention.
Indiana
Tlie President Elect En Route for Washington. The special train bearing Mr. Lincoln and his suite, together with theSpringfield Zouaves, left Springfield on time -Lhis will be found a most important arthis morning. As a measure of pre- rangement. In case any accident caution a first *!*0Spilot engine
the
roadi
placed in advance to keep the road graph stations, Mi clear of obstructions. Twenty out of Springfield a rail fence, (stake and rider) had been built across the track, with the evident purpose of detaining the train so as to get a glance at Old Abe, but it was removed without delay. Although but two stops had been advertised yet all along the route, at every village and farm house, the people were on the alert, and as the train came sweeping by rent the air with enthusiastic plaudits. Arriving at the State Line without accident or special incident thc President elect was welcomed by Gen.G. K. Stoele in behalf of the
committee in thc
following briof address: "MR. LINCOLN: As chairman of a joint committee appointed by the Legislature of Indiana to invite and escort you to thc Capital, it affords me great pleasure on this occasion to tender you in their behalf, here, on the border of our State, a cordial and hearty welcome. Indiana, as the home of your boyhood. feels a just degree.of pride in your elevation to tho highest position within the gift of the American people. We are proud to reflect that, as the architect of your own fortunes, Indiana was the scene of your first triumphs, and I may say briefly that while the wisdom and excellence of our free institutions are thus exhibited before the world, the youth of thc country ma} learn from your illustrious example that the highest honors of the nation are attainable through that indomitaintegrity which
are the crowning glory of your man hood.' Again, sir, in behalf of thc committee, I bid you a hearty welcome to Indiana."
MR. LINCOLN'S RSRLV.
"Gentlemen of Indiana I am happy to meet you on this occasion, and enter again the State of my early life, and almost of maturity. I am under many obligalions to you for your kind reception, and to Indiana for the aid she rendered our cause which, I thiniv, a just ono. Gentlemen, I shall address you at greater length at Indianapolis, but not much greater. Again gentlemen, I thank you for your warm hearted reception."'
After partaking of an excellent dinner at the State Line Hotel, Mr. Lincoln and his suite, reinforced by the Hoosicr delegation, left "on time for Lafayette. Mr. Burrows, thc efficient superintendent of tho Valley Road, had charge of the tram in person.
INCIDENTS AT TIIE JUNCTION.
About two thousand people were assembled at the Junction to welcome the "Okl Hero" to the Wabash. The Lafayette Artillery company, Lieut. Chris. Miller, commanding, had planted the brass piece Tippecanoe upon thc hill side near bv, and when the arrival of the train
was
announced, commenc
ed firing a national salute of thirteen .i guns, and after its arrival fired a i' cdoral salute of thirty-four.
Upon the arrival of the train at the Junction, Mr. Lincoln was introduced by General Steele, and acknowledged the hearty reception with which he was greeted by our citizens in the following manner. "FELLOW CITIZENS: We have seen (rreat changes within the recollection of some of'us who are the older. W hon 1 first came to tho West, some 44 or 45 years ago, at sundown you had completed a journey of someSO miles which you had commenced at sunrise, and thought you had done well. Isow only six hours have elapsed since I lclt my home in Illinois where I was surrounded by a large concourse of my fellow citizens, almost all of whom I could recognize, and I find myself far from home surrounded by tlio^ thousands I now see before me, who are strangers tonic. Still wo urc bound together, I trust in
Christianity,
civili
zation and patriotism, and are attached to our country and our whole country. While some,of us may differ in political opinions, still we are all united in one l'eeling for thc Luion. We aJHiclievcin the maintenance of the L1 nion, of every star and every stripe of the
ny friends at every place on my journey, and I should weary myself should I talk at length, therefore permit mo to bid you an affectionate farewell.'
The most unbounded enthusiasm pervaded tho listnersduring the speaking, and many and loud were the huzzas that went up for "ijincoln, the Union and Constitution.'' At precisely 2:40 the train left for Indianapolis, where, we are informed by telegraph. an immense concourse of citizens fipm all parts of the State greeted Mr. Lincoln upon his arrival.
The following named gentlemen, compose Mr. Lincoln suite: Hon. liidward Bates, Hon. 0. Browning, Hon. David Davis, Hon. N. B. Judd, Hon, K. Jesse Dubois, State Auditor. Col. Sumnor, U. S. A. Major Huntei, do. Col. E. T. Ellsworth, Col. ard IT. Laron, Robert Irwin, Esq., J- H. Nieolay, J. M. Hay, his private .Secretaries, E. D. Bates, of tho Illinois State Journal, II. M. Smith, of the Chicago Tribune, and his son Robert 1. Lin: coin.
There were no ladies in thc party Mrs. Lincoln having determined to defer her departure for Washington until some time next week, so as to join her husband at New York, ancl accompany him thence to Washington.
At tho suggestion of Mr. S. Woods, manager .in chief of the Presi dential escort, Wm. F. Reynolds, Jos. Hanna, Judge Ball, apes P.-Luse and W. S. Linglo were invited to accompany Mr.
Lincoln from Lafayette to In
dianapolis. At the request of the committee of arrangements, Emory Cobb, Esq., Superintendent of the W cstcrn Union Lines, accompaiites the Presidential
party with a pocket telegraph instrument, by the aid of which he is enabled to communicate to all parts of the country, from any point along the route
was should
happen
the
Laf. Courier, 11th.
tram between- tele-
graph stations, Mr. Cubb will immedi-
Twenty miles ately connect his instrument with the main wires and transmit the whereabouts of tlic train, cause and results of the accident, and the nccessary assistance required in a moments time.—
TBic Presidential Ovation at the ,State Capital. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 12.
Gov. Morton called on thc President elect this morning at the Bates, and cscorted him and part of the Presidential cortege to the Gubernatorial mansion, where the party breakfasted..
Mrs. Lincoln and her two sons arrived here this morning and joined the Presidential party.
Immense crowds commonccd gathering in front of thc Bates House at daybreak this morning, and at nine o'clock every available space near thc hotel was occupied. Thc crowd in thc parlor, reception rooms and halls of the hotel was equally as great as last night.
Previous to Mr. Lincoln departure from thc Bates House this a. m.. ho was again introduced from thc balcony by Hon. Sol. Meredith.
Mr. Lincoln said he had no speech to make. If ho made speeches wherever his friends desired him he would not be able to read) thc national capital at thc appointed time, once more hethankcd tho assemblage for their earnest and kind reception, and trusted that we all might meet again under one flag of one Union, and bade them now an a 1 le on at far ell.
When he was retiring from tlie balcony Bob. Lincoln was loudly called for, Mr. Lincoln turned to tho multitude and said, "allow me, fellow citizens, to say, my son Bob. has not yet got in the way of making speeches.''
At l()i o'clock Mr. Lincoln and suite were escorted by the Governor, committee and members of the Legislature to the depot. Upon leaving the Bates House it became evident that the Hoosicrs were not satisfied with what they had seen and heard of Mr. Lincoln, and were further desirous of showing their appreciation by forming a blockade around his carriage, holding on, touching, shaking hands. &e., when at a signal the driver plied his whip and put his horses on a run to escape the many favors. Thousands followed, and "the escort hardly reached the depot before his followers favored him again with their smiles. They were soon, however, destined to realize that Mr. Licoln could not be with them always, and as the Cincinnati train moved from the depot there seemed to be but one universal shout bidding him God speed and a safe return.
'y'+Tetmcssee for the Union.
Secession IBcfeated 5y ESI OverwliclisiiisfrrfSajority!
MILITARY IS EEADIKESS FOSi At'TSOST.
WASIUXUTON, Feb. 11.
Rumors are afloat relating fo some new scheme
for re-opening
the Tehaun-
topecrout to California. It.is sa:d that several millions of capital have already been subscribed in New ork. and that Duncan, Sharman & Co. are some way engaged in the matter.
The Tennessee delegation are in receipt of despatches to-day, showingthc result of the election in their State Saturday. The Union men have carried everything before them by overwhelming majorities.
Gen scott has ordered all the forces of the Distrist to be ready to preform duty on the 12th inst., the day previous to the counting of the votes in the House. No difficulty is, anticipated, however.
Ex-Gov. Floyd will deherenext week to submit himself to the criminal laws of this District. He pronounces all charges frivolous and malicious, and instigated by Ex-Secretary Thompson, aided by the Administration.
Gen. Weightman, of tho District Militia. refused a commission to Capt. Shaffer, who is not considered sound on the Union question.
Compromise in Congress—Positiosi of Northern Members.^ The Washington' correspondent of tho N. Y. Times says:
The following is a statement, as near as can be ascertained, of the relative strength in the IIouso of the friends of amicable adjustment, of thc existing difficulties by the Border State or some imilar Compromise: v:. •. I* or
Against
Compromise.
Compromise,
3
Maine New Hampshire. Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Pennsylvania Ohio...., Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota New Jersey Iowa 2 Oregon 1 California 2. Kansas...... 1
3 4 2 3
Gov. Seward's Views on Saying the Union. The Washington correspon dent of the Boston Advertiser gives thc following reply of Gov. Seward, to the urgent request that he Would assent to measures ofcompromiso..^y'
The pressure lias been very strong on the Republicans'to yield to something like Mr. Crittenden's measures, but it is of no use. When people press Gov. Seward to yield to this, in order to save the country, he replies: "Gentlemen, you think I can save the country by sacrificing myself. Suppose I wore to save the country as you wish,I should have put an end to my power for good or evil forever. I shall have to go back to Auburn and amuse myself with writing history for the rest of my life. I am not so blind to experience as to suppose that lean both sacrifice myselfand remain leader at the same time. Now, do you want me to retire from public life?" Thc answer is of course, "No. Governor we can't do without you.-'— "Then," returns he, "you must let me save tho Union in my own way."
"i 10
....10 20: 16, 1
AKQW Difficult)'.
We copy thc following from the Lou isvillo Democrat. NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 1.
The Custom House is in possession of Louisiana. Kentucky bonds are refused. Will your Surveyor grant canceling certificates for goods bonded in the name ofLouisiana? Otherwise you must pay duty.
The above despatch was received by a leading dealer in qucenswaro in this qjty, yesterday, who has in New Orleans, or to arrive very soon, about 400 packages of queensware and china, the whole of great value. It has been thc custom, prior to the secession of Louisiana, to forward bonds and security to New Orleans from Kentucky, and when the goods arrived in Louisville and the duties were paid, the Collector of Custom issued certificates canceling the bonds below. But it would seem that Louisiana having set up aseperate confederacy mustbe recognized by the canceling certificates containing the name ofLouisiana. If the merchant pays duty in Lousiana. perhaps Mississippi may demand duties also, and, last of all, thc United States. It is a delacate question in its present aspect and the Collector of this port has written to Washington for information as to the proper course to pursue.
[Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette.]
-i 2 2 1
2 3
40
Totals .98 Of. course in this list some are left out whose political status never is known until they discover which course the majority will pursue. A few doubtful gentlemen are counted among those who are willing to make accommodatin(r terms with tho Border States. They will undoubtedly be found voting thus when a vote upon the subject is reached.
jB^rSecession sentiments seem to be ^rowing in North Carolina and losing in Kentucky.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.
CONUESPONPENCE BETWEEN" TIIE PRESIDENT AND TIIE S. C. COMMISSIONER. The President to-day transmitted to Congress the correspondence between himself and Col. Ilayne, relative to South Carolina's ultimatum for the transfer of Fort Sumter as property.
Col. Ilayne's letter is quite hot. The following extract shows thc general tenor and basis of the proposition made by South Carolina, through her envoy: "I am now instructed by the Governor of South Carolina to say that his opinion as to the propriety of demanding that which is contained in this letter has not only been confirmed b\T the circumstances "which my mission has developed, but is now increased to conviction of its necessity. Tho safety of ail thc seceding States requires it as much as that of South Carolina. "If it be so that Fort Sumter is held as property, the rights, whatever they maybe, of the United States, can be ascertained anu for tho satisfaction of those rights, the pledge of the State of South Carolina I am authorized to
give. "If Fort Sumter be not held as property, it is hold, so say my instructions, as a military post, and such a post within the limits of South Carolina will not be tolerated.
:.£
"You will perceive upon the presumption that it is solely as property that the President continues to hold Ft, Sumter, that I have been selected for the performance of thc duty upon which I have entered. I do not come as a military man, to demand the surrender of thc fortress, bnt as a legal officer of tho State—its Attorney General—to claim for that State its undoubted right of eminent domain, and to pledge the State to make good all injury to the rights of property which may arise from the exercise of that claim. "South Carolina, as a separate/independent sovereignty, assumes the rightto take into her possession everything within her limits essential to maintain her honor. "Where safety, irrespective of the question of prosperity, is the subject, the only moral duty is that- requiring compensation to be made to the o\\ nci.
This right she cannot permit to be drawn into discussion. She will pa} for all the property she takes.
The proposition now is. that her law
offi-ccr should, under tho authority of 3 3
the Governor and his Council, distinct ly pledge the faith of South Carolina to make compensation in regard to FtSumter and the appurtenances and contents, to the full extent of the money value of thc property of the United States, delivered over to the authorities of South Carolina by your command. "Why then if it is held as property, do you insist on holding it by an armed garrison? "Again, it is assumed that the countenance of an armed possession actually jeopardizes the property you desire to protect. It is impossible but thatsuch possession, if continued long, may lead to a collision. No people will submit indefinitely to -an armed occupation of a fortress in the midst of the haroor of its principal city, and commanding the ingress and ogress of every ship that enters the port, the daily ferry boats that ply upon its waters, moving ......
but at the sufferance of aliens. An at- published in the
tack on this fort will not improve it as forcisv ]iej and in the Presbyter,
property, and if captured will no longer ba thc subject of account-. "It is the consideration of her own dignity as a sovereign State, and the safety of her people which prompts her demand, that this property shoiiid not longer be used as a military post by a Government which she no Ipnger ac^knowledges..
"She believes this to be an imperative duty. It has, in fact, becofne an absolute necessity of her condition. "I am further instructed to say that South Carolina cannot, by her sileneer appear to acquiesce in tlie imputation that she Was guilty of an act of unprovoked aggression in firing on the Stai,' of the West."
In conclusion, Col. Ilayne repeat. tho Governor's instructions to him, and asks that the refusal of the President be communicated to him at once.
Secretary Holt, after, alluding to tho modification of South Carolinas do* mands, says:, "The proposition then, now present' cd, is simply an offer on the part of S. Carolina to buy Fort Sumter and its contents, as the property of theUnited States, which cannot, of course, be accepted."
Col. Ilayne left for Charleston to-day and will
lay
this correspondence before
the Governor of South Carolina. Lieut. Hall has also left.
FROM WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. Distinguished legislators here have telegraphed Governor Pickens requestin"* him still to forbear assaulting Fort Sumter. The Governor's reply was that he would take into respectful consideration any suggestions from them, but could give no definite answer until he shall receive the President's communication, and ascertain thc grounds of his refusal to surrender the fort.
The letter of Col. Hayne in rejoinder to the President's reply through tho Secretary of War, was not received by the President until after the special message and accompanying documents were ready for transmission to Congress. If the President had deemed proper to answer the rejoinder, it, together with the reply would have been included among the documents. Col. Ilayne having left the city early yesteaday morning/ Jj^s rejoinder was returned to hi^through the mail, addressed to Charleston, South Carolina.
By reason of thc information received to-day of the seizure of New York ships at Savannah, together with tho action of thcNew Orleans custom houso obstructing the interior commerce in effect of levying tribute, and the declaration of the Montgomery Congress in opening the southern ports free to for-^ eign commerce, Mr. John Cochran, of New York, will call up on Monday and press to a passage, the bill introduced, heretofore by him providing for tho thorough execution of thc I" ederal rev enuc laws, for thc protection of commercial interests of the nation against attacks by scceding States.
From the Lafayette Courier.
CORRECTION.
The letter from our Representative in Congress corrects an error into which, through thc telegraph, the entire western press had fallen.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Jan. 31. lbOl. Mu. EDITOR—Sir: You are in error. I have made no speech whatever in favor of the "Crittenden compromise/' neither do I intend to make any speech for that or any other compromise at iinv time. I intend to stand b} the Chicago platform in all its par's until the 4th day of March, after which timo my political views and political action will cease to be of any interest what-^ ever to the public. It was Millson ot Virginia, who made the speech rcit-r-red to in your paper.
Your friend, JA:, ES WILSON.
The "Souliici'Ji Confederacy." The Hon. JEFF. DAVIS of Mississippi, and Hon. ALEX. II. STEPHNES of Georgia, have been elected President and Vice Peesident, respectfully, of the Southern Confederacy. Mr. Davis i» ono of the most honorable of the Secessionists fire-caters, and this is not saying a great deal, when we recollect that hTlecTtho repudiation party in Mississippi a few years ago, and carried tho State upon that issue. He is a first rato Disunionist. But although a military man, ho is for peace, and his last speech in thc Senate indicates that ho will not be in a hurry to make war upon the Government. Mr. STEPHENS, unless ho has changed greatly since the deli\cry of his celebrated spcech, docs not sympathize very deeply with the Secessionists. He
wa3
elected
to satesfy
the con
servative element. The Secessionists appear to be determined to go on with their iniquitiouswork.—Cin. Gazettev
For (be Joiirnnl.
Kesolnlions Adopted by Ibc 1.1. Society of" Wavelarad Collegiate Institute, January 25U», 1861.1
WHEREAS, It has pleased Him whor in the wise dispensation of His Providence, "docth all things well," to re-: move from our midst our most worthy aud esteemed fellow-member and school mate, WM. II. ELLIOTT therefore be it
Resolved, 1st.
That
l0t3df
while we bow in
humble submission to the will of Almighty God, we deeply deplore the loss of our esteemed school mate, and wo most cordially sympathize with the relatives of the deceased in their sad bereavement. 2d. That in the loss of
our
brother
we are once more reminded that the "King of Shadows loves a bright and shining mark," and wo are dulv minresscd that life is transient and uncertain, and thc grave is the common.
That in the death of him whom we now mourn, the^wict) deprived of one of its ^r.'^ *.
ments, and one who b}
an(i
4
diligence gave the stron0 of future usefulness. 4th That the bociety, as a token respect to the deceased, wear the badge of mourning for the space of fouitetn
of
5th. That tho foregoing resolutions
0
papers
of Craw-
and
a copy be furnished the relate es deceased. GEO. HUNT,
thatr
WT. J. RICHARDS, CommitteeR. M. AD A S
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