Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 14 March 1861 — Page 2

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Evacuation of^orts ^umjtor aml Fickeas.

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We can neither approve nor condemn nnt.il the facts in the case and the rea-sons-which governed the minds of the Cabinet in adopting tho policy arc known. We have full confidence that Mr. Lincoln and his advisers will act with prudence and discretion. They are'statesmen of tho purest character and most exalted patriotism and we doubt not., that, ere long their wise and impartial policy will hush the clamors of Disunion, restore harmony to our borders, and give additional security, power and greatness to our great Republic.

The IDiffcrciice-l'cacc and War. Mr. Jefferson Davis who has been decI'Cil President of the so-called "Confederate States" of America, used the

following tonmiaw In one of his

dresses, when on 11is w:iy to 3£ontgom-

There are some men oven in this

community, members of the ehurch.

who profess' to be great admirers of Mr. Davis, and regard him as a states-

man of superior capacity. Is this cvi-' denco. of statesmanship?

The telegrapic reports inform us that. Ih&^brh'otrtias determined upon the evacuation of 'Forts Sumter and PiclccnSv the only two now held by thegenera'PgovernmenT' in the

Southern Slates.

This is a nc.w and unexpected stroke'of

pc^ey by the new .Administration of

fully, prepared to

judge. hat the reasons arc that im- Q.

lriode of destroying the power of the 1

Secessionists. It has taken all parties

umph of Southern bluster and will destroy.the respect which other nations' npw have far the United States. If done, it is doubtless a stroke of wise policy w-hich will result in good.

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by surprise, and many feel.at the first, before the Government is fairly blush that it will be '.militating to tne ip.nugurate.d all of which is required North. that it is a backing down of the addition to the sums stolen from the General Go\ eminent that it is a. tri- General Government.'- If such

tain our position, and inakeall who op-! guilty and .against them the voice of pose us smell southern gun-powder and 'indignation should and will be loudest, leel sotitnern steel. Thev have persistently and Avilfully

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display of such disposition call forth their admiration? Do they admire the spirit of coercion here manifested? :i We afjk them to contrast this declaration of war. tliis bloody and despicable sentence with the following from Mr. Lincoln. "'In one of his addresses as lie was journeying towards Washington he said: "Now in my view of the present aspect of affairs there need be no bloodshed or war. There is no necessity for it. am not in favor of such a course, and may say in advance that there will bono bloodshed unlessMt be Jorced upon the government, and then it wiil be compelled to act in self defense.

A more striking contrast could not be presented in the English language. Mr. Lincoln speaks like achristian gentleman and patriot. Mr. Davis speaks like a blood thirsty bravado—destitute of virtue, religion and even common deceucy. Sensible men of all parties cannot fail to approvo the one and condemn the other.

give utterance to such sentiments?— This ambition has wrought madness on liis brain and he is now afitter subject for the lunatic asylum than the .President of a P,epublic however insignificant.

Old Unci's and he Inaugural. The lack of independence of thought in old line democrats who aspire to leadership has been plainly manifested by their opinions expressed with reference to Mr. Lincoln's Inaugural. When it first appeared, the Cincinnati Enquirer denounced it with exceeding bitterness: his denunciation was caught up by democrats in all parts ofthe west, and was reiterated by many in this place. In the course of a few days the opinions of Mr. Douglas were known, his full endorsement of Mr. Lincoln's policy produced a wonderful and sudden change in the minds of the eld line democracy!!'"-'They forthwith hunted up and re-read the Inaugural,, and then a change came over the spirit of their thoughts, and they .really presumed that Mr. Lincoln was right.— -How pitiable to see men thus imbecile, thusdeperuk nt u'poii others for thoughts and opinions and. incapable of readwing correctly a plain, practical, sensible paper without the aid of some lead*er. We wonder not that such men ^continue to misrepresent the Republican party, .. •r,' 1 'I}"*"-! Zi

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Wo nQtice from tlie telegraphic despatches to the Lafayette Daily Courier of yesterday, that Fort Sumter has not as yet, been evacuated but that it is thought by gentlemen in prominentpositions at the .Federal Capital, that it will be abandoned on Monday next, or thereabouts. Not official however.— La}--Io\v, and wo will see what wo will see.

Taxes South.

Tho newSouthern

each .cotton -Vail from fonr to

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polled to this course, arc, as 3*etv dollars letters ten cents each, where Kno\\ n. It mav be wise, it 11103" the distance is over five hundred .-miles. Sitrest and safest and, most effectual

Slaves from four to sixteen

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have already paid their an-

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summoned by sheriffs to

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additional sums, and

mous taxation' is required in the begin

ning, what will be tho condition, of the people should civil war commence?— How Avill the people live under such burdens where and and how will they pay their tax A more suicidal scheme was never before inaugurated, and yet some northern old liners talk of going there to aid them in the fight should hostilities commence. If they really sympathise with Jeff. Davis and his government, why do they not aid him now in his dire necessity with some of

the cash they have long been hording

up. 'Tis easy to talk, but hard to act.

Southern Errors.

The Southern mind,to a great extent has been misinformed with reference to the North by demagogues from both sections, whose only object was to sustain party, and thus keep themselves

their minds, and nobler objects never employed their energies. They would

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Many Southern men arc opposed to Mr. Davis and the governmenthe wo'd establish, and yet he threatens to make them '-smell southern gun-powder and feel southern steel."' Is that the language of a patriotstatesman or christian? Does not every honest heart nhrink back in disgust from him who ber election that 14 States would go

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Hon. Jas. Wilson arrived at home on the 9 ^1. train, Tuesday.

an party, and now

not the manliness to take back their ]schoods, and thus restore peace to

th.e cou.^ry. Party, now. Ms been, and we fear RT to Mexico ever will be hig.hei^.^11(I more sacred with tliern than their COUIK

Circtssi i'OHJ'l.

This court is now in session in this

the legal gentlemen from a distance, we notice Hon. Dan Mace, of Lafayette W. II. Mai lory, and H. II. Stilwell of Covington A. Daggy, of G*reencastlc Thos. H. Pice, of Pockville and our old friend P. W. Harrison, of Lebanon.

Change 5* Firm.

It will be seen by reference to another column of the Journal to-day, that David It. Wray. Esq.. has retired from the Dry Goods firm of F. H. Fry & Co., and that the business of that establishment will hereafter be conducted under the name and style of McChire it I' ry

David F. MeClure, and Wm. S. Fry. son of the lamented Francis II. I ry. Mr. Wray will still remain in the concern in the capacity of salesman. 'Ih.s house will be in receipt of a large and complete stock of spring and summer Goods within the coming two weeks.

E&"Sonie wise men said the Capital would be taken before the -1th of March that Lincoln would never be inaugurated that war would com-

mence in sixty days after the Kovem-j

fulfillment of their prophecy but it is the prayer of the righteous only, that prevail.

C. W. Eltzroth, at No. G, Com

mercial Block, will start Last in a few

days for the purpose of

large stock of spring and summer Dry Goods. His new stock will be forthcoming on or about tho first week of the coming month.

Another Clinngc.

It will be seen from our advertising columns that the firm of Gaski!l Co., dealers in Boots. Shoes and Clqthing. was dissolved on the 12th inst. r.M:-. Thos. Kellcy, we understand, will continue in the trade, and that it is his intention to go East in a few days for the purpose of buying a large stock for tho spring and summer trade.

PSo 3, Esnpis-e SJSock.

Mr. C. N. Harding informs us that he will be in receipt of his spring and summor stock of Dry-Goods, Clothing, Ilats, Caps. Bonnets of the latest fashion, Boots, Shoes, &c., within the coming ten duys., .|Mr. II. having a brother who is a resident, of New York city, enables him to order his goods (which he has done on this occasion,) with as much certainty of judicious selections being made, as though ho went in person., His orders have been received in th'e*rEasfc, and his Goods arc'nowi daily being prepared for-shipment. Look out for a magnificent stock at No 3, Empire Block, in due season,.

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Republic propos-

in office. Higher aims never entered .schools of our city will open on Mon-

their ends oven at the risk

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en*"to assmne the duties of office: Coverment Crimes d«rk .»d,«f« A on S.t«rd»y eren.ng, Mareh ,. Id'imnin"- rest on the the skirts of both, 8th. The Senator and -Representative "Ihc time iur compromise is past. I and we arc now determined to

but the northern traitors are the most

If on. arnes Wilson.?] pit Mr. Wilson will address his fellow"., citizens of this cou&t^ at the Court House in this city, thi& evcning, at 7^ o'clock. Come out Old? Liners. Republicans, all. A .. 1

Gravel Road Meeting. The citizens of Montgomery county are requested to meet at the Court House on Saturday the lGth of March, to consider? the propriety ftf

nu,,lt of 1)o8lmMlol. 0f

city Judge Cowen, presiding. Among States Di.'/'rict Attorney, lor Indiana. We would be pleased to hear of such appointment. He is in every way qualified for the high position.

1 r\t oni'iUff *11^/1 HIiniMIOr l.'W- ii have sought such a collision cver way, but we have not yet got a figlit, and the prospect is very distant.

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ing.a gravel rqad from Crawfordsvillc to Fredericksburg.. A general attendance is requested... MANY FARMERS.

Justice CaiapbeU not Rcsipied. The rumor that Justice Campbell, of Ala., had resigned his position in the Supreme Court, proves so far to be erroneous. lie contemplates resigning soon, but not from political reasons.

iCIfTt is thought that Senator Sumner will- be appointed Ministor to

^n™'~ France,

B^^The contcst for tho mission to the Court of St. James, it seems, is coming to a head. The struggle is now principally between Corwin and Hale.

IgguThc nomination of Jtuld, as Minister to Berlin',' and Kricsniann as his Secretary of Legation, were confirmed on Friday last. 8th inst.

Tlie flkew Postmaster. STEPHEN INGEUSOLL, Esq., has received the appointment of Postmaster for

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and we understand, will enter

upon the discharge of the duties assuch within a very few days/, Mr. I. is a tnijn of good business qualifications, and will doubtlessservcourcommunity, in his new field of labor, with general acceptability.

jggF" The Spring Term of the Free

day next, March 18th.

Legislature Adjourned.

The Indiana Legislature adjourned

of Old Montgomery hove to on Monday evening last.

JSST Col. Scaton, Kditorof theNational Intelligencer, has received thcappoint-

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jfcirCassius M. Clay, it is understood will receive the appointment as Minis-

F. S. EJJsJrict Attorney. The Lafayette Courier says it is intimated that the Hon. Jiuncs "W ilson. wh,1 receive the appointment of' T.-'nitc?

fT Our latest advice from Virginia is, that the Union feeling in that State is on the increase.

Bgi„Thore is no truth in the rumor that Fort Pickens is. or will be evacuated—only a "special dispatch.''

Ajipoiijizttcnts.

We notice from the Indiana Journal, that James M. Tyner, of Peru, Secretary of tlie Senate, has received the appointment of special mail agent for Indiana —the position now held by Wm. Graver. Watt J. Smith, of Indianapolis, has the position of Librarian ofthe Department of the Interior. D. P. Hoi-j loway, of liiclimond, it is understood, will be made Commissioner of Pattents.

ESyJudge Robert T. Lyon, of South Carolina, already begins to despair of the ''blood letting,' by which the se-

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off atoneo. They have prayed for the .contemplates a removal to Texas. In

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"Godey's Lady's Book," 'Arthurs Home Magazine," and ^Petersen's National Magazine," have all been received for the month of April. One at least, of these three Books, should be taken monthly, annually, by every Lady in our land, who can possibly afford such expenditure. They should properly be classed with essentials, in all well regulated families, almost as much so,

as the darling little responsibilities.

CHEAP GOODS.—Geo. Snyder & Co.. arc now in receipt of a.portion of their spring stock. A full and complete stock will bo open for inspection at this house in a few daj-s.

Go to Snyder's Cash Store if you want something cheap in the line of Dry-Goods. Their new stock of Prints are superb and no mistake.

Please Call.

John R. Hall, administrator of the estate of John F, Hall, dee'd, will hear of a little matter that may in some way interest him, by calling at the Jonrnal office immediately.

Extraordinary Scene £n tlie^State ,• -/^Sebstte. ,' The Inxjiftria journaj says that.Thurs-. day last, Tthfinst.f added to the political' histo'ry of-the'State of Indiana one of the most extraordinary events it is ever likely to rccord. The following is a brief statement of tho facts in the case:

At tho meeting of tho Senate on Thursday morning there was not a quorum present, all tho Democratic niem-j bers being absent except Messrs. II.am-j ilton,-Williams, Odell and Tarkingtoti

call of the Senate having been (lending at the last adjournment, the President stated that no business could be done, as the journal showed that there was not a quorum of tlio Senate present.

Mr. Tarkington, after making some inquiries of the presiding officer as to questions of order, stated that the members who left their, seats yesterday were in the city, but would not retur/i except upon certain conditions, which were embodied in a paper he held in his hand, and which he would read for the information of. the Republican memberspresent. Mr. T. then presented, the following: .. ...

JbtRol-ged,

Tlin.t tho Bopublinnn Senators hereby

ngrce to Iny on tiic table the bill (No. J25) lor ap-portionniL-iit for members of Congress, nowpendiiifc in the Senate,, and not act on the same till 2 clock to-morrow. y.VWi'ti/, That 110 bill for apportioning Senators and Representatives shall be noted on by the Senate until Friday, the 8th inst.

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Further, that no action shall bo taken

upon any military bill till Saturday, the 9th inst., by iho Senate. If the above ami foregoing propositions aro acceded to, wo, the Demoeiftlie members prcM-iit, agree that they will use all honorable means to secure a quorum to transact business, and veiily believe that the Democratic members will return and do the legislation of the Senate.

W. C. TART£INftT0N, J. 1). WILLIAMS.

This proposition, at this period of the session, amounts to the abandonment of the bills in question, and was so intended and avowed.

Mr. Wagner answered that he had placed himself on the record on the Congressional apportionment bill, and the Democrats had made theirs, with which he supposed they were satisfied, fie should not press the matter any further, and was willing topledge himself to move to lay the bill on the table finally, as soon as a quorum was present, but he would not agree as to what his action would bo on bills not before the Senate.

After remarks from various other Senators. Mr. Tarkington, in an excited manner, said that he had no other proposition to offer, and if that was not accceptetl, as offered, legislation for thi* .sv.«/o?i was at an end. for the Democratic members would rjo home at once.

Mr. Cravens (in the Chair) remarked that the Senate could not act upon any proposition whatever until a quoruin was present, and suggested that if Senators, in their indmdual capacities desired to enter into arrangements, they could do so.

The Senate then adjourned,.when a caucus of .Republican Senators was held, which, finally, by a small majority, agreed to accept the proposition offered by .Mr. Tarkington, with an amendment as /pllu'.vsi t{r*')tr*/i

That be Tlenioendie Senators be in

form...! that the IIi.'pul.!ica.uri "grce topa^ over Lbe

C.'ongrejifiona) apporlioi. iK-nt bill until to-morrow ut 2 o'clock P. M., upon

to fire the southern

ually spoiling for a fight,

a published letter he says: It was our full understanding when we wont out of the Union that we should have a new government of ail the Southern States" Our object wasto briny about a collision with the authorities at Washington, which wc cill thvuyht

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jnin us. Although we

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iH!'1 .pocific appropriation billrf ahull passeL 1 ho Suml'c Wore that tij.110.

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Messrs. Newcomb, Miller and Stoi-'.e were appointed a committee- to wait on seat, wouid let Messrs. Tarkington and Williams and

acquaint them with the action of the!

caucus. The committee performed the duty assigned llieni, and some hall' hour after, the Senate havingin the meantime convened, a part of the fugitives of yesterday came into the Senate and took their seats.

have but few words to say in

regard to this remarkable demonstration. Tts character will be seen and appreciated at once by everybody. It is nothing less than a declaration that if the party, turned out of power for corruptions, frauds and thefts unnumbered, be not allowed to dictate the legislation of the State, contrary to the Constitution, there shall be no legislation at all., Jt sets the Constitution and laws at defiance. It is simply rebellion by stratagem instead of force. Its direct effect is to destroy the Government. What but anarchy must follow if the constitutional authority of the State may be set at naught by a faction of disappointed men? hat is government worth if such men and such means can rentier it powerless.-1— What assurance can the people have that their laws shall be enacted, their Courts sustained, and their property protected, if a third of the members of the Legislature may destroy ail legislation? Those who take oflenee at an apportionment- bill, may just as easily lake oU'enso at an appraisement bill, and if niay in the lust, case bicak a quorum to dciL"J.t' the law they dislike, they maycioili" tho second case just as easily. They may do it for an^ cause or for none. Thoy may stop legislation at the beginning of the session as easily as at the end. There is no limit and no restraint. Their oathscctnnot. bind them, and that safeguard of the people's rights once broken down, there is no protection against any outrage that partisan malice might suggest.

We are making no idle or empty declaration when wo say that the policy inaugurated and so far practiced solely by the Democracy, of "breaking a quorum' to defeat legislation that may be distasteful to a portion ofthe members, is a blow at the very existence of the government. As an occasional or exceptional act its evil consequences might not be seriously felt, but thc}' have made it a regular and systematic proceeding. They resort to it continually. It is now as much apartof their policy as holding caucuses or conventions. It is as recognized and legitimate a inode of opposition with them as a vote or a debate. To this magnitude has an act, once regarded as in tho last degree dangerous and destructive, grown under Democratic cultivation. If it be not checked, we say the government ceases. For all practical I purposes its powers are paralyzed,—

nccessary to continue the Government in operation. To save the appropriations for maintaining the Insane, Deaf and Dumb,and Blind,to keep up Courts of justice, and to provide prisons for convictcd malefactors, tho majority had toyi.e!d. They could not hazard the great interests in their charge, and the Democratic conspiracy conquered.— And in that victory the constitutional povyer of the State was struck a blow that, if not broken by the indignant resistance of the people, will finally overthrow it. We trust this extraordinary event in the political history of tho State may not be forgotten. It should be heard and known in everv

The bills which were made the pretext for this revolutionary proceeding are required, either.by an express injunction of the.Constitution. or by the necessities of the State. The appor-

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itZotiou to Expel! Wigfall. In the United States Senate. Friday last. Mr. Foster offered the following-

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tionment of the State for Congression- augural means coercion, there is not a

swore to support. And the m'ilitia bill is required by tho troublous and dangerous times we are now passing through. .But the Democracy' were ihing but a disposition for eoertion. willing to spit upon their oaths, and to leave the State defenceless in case of

Let them be remembered in tlie day when the people come to try them.

Whereas, Mr. Wigfall, now Senator of the United States, from Texas, has declared in debate that he is a foreigner. and owes no allegiance to this (.lovern- doctrine of Jefferson and .Jackson ment, but to another State and foreign Government therefore,

Jusolved, that tliis body. Mr. Clingmun "moved to anient! Mr Foster's resolution by sinking out al after the word '-whai-eas,'" and insert: 'Tt is understood that the State of Texas has seceded from the Union, and is no longer one ofthe United States therefore, .Resolved, That Texas is not entitled to be represented in this body.

From Moislaroinery. MoNTdOMEur, March 12.

The injunction of secrecy having been reniovi therefrom, I am ab 0 to give a synopsis of the permanent Constitution. The following are its prin-: cipal features.

No person who is foreign and not a citizen of the Confederated States, is allowed to vote for aii3r officer, civil or political, State or Federal under the first census South Carolina is entitled to five Peprescntatives in Congress, Georgia 10, Alabama 0, Fltujda 5, Mississippi 7, Louisiana 6, Texas^T and each Stato to two Senators the State legislature may impeach Judicial or Federal officers, resident or acting in said State, by a two-third vote both Houses of Congress may grant seats on the floor to eithcrof'the principal officers of each of the Executive Departments with the privilege of discussing measures of his Departmant representation on the basis of three-fifths lor slaves is continued Congress is not allowed tiii'C'.-^b duties to fostci anj branch of industry tho foreign slave trade is prohibited Congress is prohioitcd from making appropriations unless by a vote of two-thirds of both. Houses, cxccpt the appropriation be asked for by the head of somo Department, or the President extra compensation is to bo allowed to any contractor, officer or agent, after the contract is made, or the service rendered.

NEW YOUIC March 13.

A spccial dispatch to ihe Commercial says, that Corwin and Clay have both declined the missions tendered to them.

.. Missouri legislature. ST. LOUIS, March 8.—The lower branch of tho Legislature passed a joint resolution to-day to go into an election on Wednesday next for United States Senator.

A TOWN SECEDING FROM A COUNTY.— Scott Township, in Fremont County. Iowa has actually seceded' from the county, and "set up for itself." A list of grievances was enumerated, and commissioners were appointed to confer witb other disaffected townships.

Tlie Southern I'rcss on Lincoln's

Can it be chVck%jd? Is there no pro tectjou ^fbr [constitution .and \tftf peopfe fi'om thflawless act-ionf'6f itji 'scruptolouBj rcfkiess men?. I|pjfchere.be not, what-better 5s the govdrnTsjient left at their mercy'than none? Afid there is norie,,e^ccpt in the hands*p$!thevpeople. They can end this rule of anarchy by crushing out the men who ha-ve instituted and support Jt^ 'vVill they do it? The case is in their hands and they may soon be called to decide it. -The-proceeding related above, is only the continuation of a long course of! will do, depends on the meaning he |ter 5f the address, and commend it toj similar action. Heretofore it has skulk-j will attach to the''practicable." Thejthejust and fearless eonsideration of ed and dodged like the sconndfell}'! requisite mean?? referred to, dependingi th-e-ptrblie. thing il is.. liut on.Thursday it inarch-j on the people, are very, slender at pros- [Fromths MempLia Bulleiir, March fi.] ed boldl}' into public view, and declar-1 ent. and from the tone of the message In our-telegraphic columns will bo ed itself a legitimate and honorable we do no', apprehend any attempt at found what purports to be a svnopsia •proceeding, and demanded to bo treat- what could be properly called coercion, of the new President's inaugural. Its ed with on equal terms with a consti-! Indeed it is not possible to tell what, reception last night was hailed by our tutional and law-abiding action. It under tho circumstances, he will do violent disunion friends as "warlike/Vj forced the supporters .of law and order either to hold the forts or collect revo- and those who wMi no ndjusttnont, un~ to give way, becauseils iniquitous pow- nue. He has not the- means provided ,\k

th&!bonstrtutit)n Mid Iilau^nral. 'lawless Jifst'ihwVif [-From tho Louisy^lle Democrat.] We have read oyler the inaugural fad dress, of Abraham Lincoln, and can 'opljr say it is about what we expected.

er was able to defeat the legislation to do one or the other, and the modiii- «r]ce that now Tennesseo would be forced.

of the sepcration of these States. He pleads for forbearance toward the close

of his address. -'Suppose you go to

liouse in the Stato. The people should war," he says, '-you cannot fight always ed to me by a gentleman of such a polearn how their power is perilled by and when, after much loss on both sition in bociety here, both in public the advantage which unscrupulous par- sides, there is no iin on either, the tisans have taken of a constitutional old question as to the terms of interpi^vision, which erroneously assumes course is again upon you." that'men who swear to obey" the laws! 'fhis is a remonstrance agai will do it.

al and representative purposes is made word like it that is not. a logical neces-j he cannot effect much there, he will bo the business of the Legislature by the sity of Lincoln's position, and the mod- torced to a low them to fare away at his Constitution, which these pemocrats ifications by

settle this matter wisely and wofl.

Mr. Foster, not seeing Mr. Wigfall in the resolution lie 11hov not? Congress, it is true

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Wii.MINIITON, Del.. Mai'^h S.-—.Ihc Legislature adjourned finally to-uav.—

an extra session in April on the suite OJ niajoi'jty the Union. ,J} amendments, ail'.1 consequently, deThe Legislature refused b#ia large blared at once in favor ol a National majority to renew Wood, Eddy & Co Convention: The result, has "'indicated present lottery grant, which expires in il, foresight of Kentucky. Congress, a few months. They refused also to though it hits concurred in proposing grant any more lottery grants in the single amendment, and a very approStates. priate one. and by thus much lalr.itied agreeably theassumption of Kentucky, has not concurred in proposing all the required amendments. Congress has t'aiied not in every particular, but yet in important ones—a result, by the way, for which the secessionists are responsible equally with the extreme Republicans, it being the joint effect of their common efforts. This misgiving of

fie denies tho right of Secession, and'H vfe own -it is not, is at least much mora of course, he holds the laws of the] and much better than we were tempted United States valid in the seceding to fear. And such we think must bo States The Constitution says, ''lie the judgment of every reflecting and shall see that the laws are faithfully candid patriot. But we have neither I executed.1' This he swears to do and time nor •space to discuss the address' says he will do,

a a quite as a

'lull as could be expected. His appeal!

Lct the States at once request Con-

gross to call a Convention. Two thirds

civil war, to effect a party purpose.— of thorn can do it.' That body will ai'c twelve et tuck. I he slaughter 'competent to adjust matters, or divide bulhvan lshuid will be fearful, with peaceably, and' relieve the country terrible Cohimbiads pointing tliere^ from the calamities of war- We bJ-

lieve the people of this country will

Some may censure the general re-U

it be a heresy, it is not Lincoln's. The Louisville Journal of the

Kentucky is accordingly justified by the event. The necessity of aN.ational Convention thus arises, and for such a Convention the new President- has publicly declared himself. Mr. Lincoln yields to the demand of Ken lucky! Is this a time when Kentucky sliould back down from her own demand, or when any other slaveholding State of tho Border should fly or flinch from her position in the Union? The Border rthivcholdni"

action pursued by^Hr. Buchanan, with •the assuittnco that ^'current events and ^pcri^ce'.' may induce him to modify •ofjjfphangie oven thdt. This is our untt|istan^in^ of tho address and this, ""if hot everything we could desire, as

asfar as practicable.''' this morning. We can now but indicate

He could hardly say less and what he our impression of the general charac-

cation, '-as lor as practicable,'' is well to "go out. We do not so construaP11**

'I he truth is, the President is power-j the contrary, regard it as indicating a.. less to extricate himself irotn the obii- decided pacific policy on the part of th® gations of the Constitution: He can-! Administration. We would eounaeL not surrender the forts if he desired our readers to reserve their judgments nor say, 011 tho back of his oath to see until we can lay before them an au» that tlie laws are faithfully executed, thenticjpri/itetZ copy of the inaugural* that he will forbear their execution. lie modifies—"as far as practicable," '•unless the people w.ill withhold the requisite means, or direct otherwise." He says what is true, that the President is trusted with no power to fix the terms

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Let the Border Slaveholdin^ States not only act together, but act toy ether with anabated loyalty:. ', Let them co-op-erate in good faith for the re-establish-ment of the Union. Let them stand together, and stand firm for the preservation of the country. Why should ihey not? Congress, it is true, has failed to propose thcamcndnieritsagrecd ponse, lis said: upon by the Peace Conference, but nobody "had much confidence that Congress would do otherwise. Kentucky a month ago took it for granted that

An ineffectual effort was made to cai. Congress would not by tho requisite tion of the world to be questioned about state of I niai'oi'ity concur in proposing any the condition of my country I

States huve, in spite of

the secessionists, obtained even from Congress a portion of the guarantees required, and the Republican President avows himself'in favor of a National Convention, the only remaining constitutional resort in the case, to settle the whole question. Of all times, this tirely is not the one for divergence or

precipitation in the policy of tho Bor cler Slaveholding States. Wecariiostiy trust there will" be nothing of either, now or at any future time. Let these States, we say again, stand together, and stand firm for the preservation of the country. If they do, tho country will be preserved. Of this there cannot be a reasonable doubt. We shall hereafter present this subjeot from another point of view, and in a somewhat fuller light.

The same paper, in its Tuesday's

issue, says: We publish the inaugural address of Mr. Lincoln on the next page. The form of the address, as the telegraph delivered it here, is most imperfect, but the substance is tolerably clear. The address, as we understand it, proposes, so far as enforcing the laws is concerned, to leave present status untouched, and favors, with respect to remedial measures, the assembling or a National Convention. In other words, we-'understand

Mr. Lincoln, instead of

contemplating tho recapture of the forts and other impossible achiove-

,y (jirctimstances, were in high

this telegraphic paraphrase but, oas?

31 aj. Anderson Faithful to Deatb. The Charleston correspondent of tho New York Times, writes:

As there is, of course, a va^t amount of curiosity as to what Major Ander-

s011

c'd

w**r

1 wil1 ive a

being declar-

program me as disdos-

and private, that I deem it eminently reliable. Thegentlemen says he heard it in such a-way some time since, com-:

nst war! »"g from one of tho officers now at tha

against force. He recommends a famous fortress, that he believes it wil| National Convention as the only body carried out to the letter. that can adjust this matter aulhorita-1

Tlie

tivelv. or divide the Union peaceably, -Morris Island, being now considerud. In'short, although those bent on pre-1 impregnable, although d'stant on!yv

cipitation may represent that this in- three-quarters of a mile, and Iort John-

battery on Cummings' Point,

being in also such a position that

(land side, where the walls are,

0!ll loul ct lhK whlle

to the Convention ofthe people, and guns of the other sidu of the penhis earnest plea for peace, indicate any-1 tagon against lort Moultrie, and will

wi!I turn

destroy all the houses on Sullivan's Ia-

aiu

I his side will stand an assault

wce

ks, a^ the wads looking seaward

and tho

that place ..three thou-

0 be leartuily cut up. Dama-

b' 7

(ia

3'.^

8 11 dernu

marks about the decisions of tho Su- «ot come, he wdl point the long preme Court, but the intelligent reader |Col.imbiads at Charleston, and will see that it is but the old Democratic ^bell the city. Ihis he thinivs wn bring about a truce, and a capit ulation: of some kind will be entered into, which. gt]1 I will result either in an honorable with-1

0 be expelled from inst.. save nothing directly with regard I drawing, or a more terrible commeneof to the liicssage. Imt the course of "that!

repaired by night.

reinforcements

inent Wl11 wa

quarter. But, adds m\ informant,

paper mav be inferred from the follow-. ing article with reference to the calling j.^' Anderson wiil never surrender tliat of a National Convention. I &rt except upon the most explicit instructions. fiat her than do this, he himself ivillfire the mine which will send to eternity himself and every one o/ his companions.

Ma-,

'•I am a native born man from th« western woods but, so help mo God, if any one should offer to bear my expenses I would not go to any civilized na-

be ashamed to answer.

would

JOIIN M. Borrs DENOUNCING TRAITORS.—Mr. Botts writes from Richmond tj a. friend in Binghamton. New York:

I beat myself for the convention, bo'cause I would uot make concession to traitors, but was instrumental iri e'ecting others by scores and of change ing the opinions of thousands uponthousands, and I am content. At least I could not have boon beaten even in the hot-bed of secession, whore there was more of it than in any othor part ofthe Stato, but for the grossest fraud and most ridiculous lies that ingenuity and malignity could invent.

Extra Scealon of Cosigreas to bo Called. WASHINGTON, March 12.

An extra session of Congress is likely" to be soon called to supply the omissions of the last, and enable the adminiatra*: tion to assert the authority of the government. The policy will probably bo to repeal the laws making tho ports of the seceding states ports of entry, and to station national vessels thereat to prevent foreign importations.

Tho forts at Key West and TortugaB cannot be given up, because they may be easily reinforced, and are of national importance in a military and commercial aspect.

FortSumter involves apointof honor only.

Tbc Reported Evacuation* TI- WASHINGTON. March 12*. Reports prevail of the contemplated evacuation of Fort Sumter, but up to 8 O'clock last night the President had' given no order 4'or that purpose. Gen-, Hemen of prominence, however*, say they have informatiou which satisfies, them that such a course will from, necessity be pursued.

The Commissioners from the Confederate States did not visit the SecraHrv of State, but will probably make a formal application for an interview to-day.

i(vi.

Tlie Southern Commissioners Snubbed. WASHINGTON, March 13. Mr. Seward has declined aconferenea with the southern commissioners.-— They will to-day address a formal official communication

him, setting forth