The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-17
IMPORTANT FROM SPRINGFIELD.
More Indications from the
President Elect.
What Mr.. Lincoln's Organ Says
Of Mr.. Bells Letter,
&C., &C., sc.
Our Springfield Correspondence.

Our Springfield Correspondence.
SPRINGuKD, Dec. IL, 1850
Somifoawk Hint-Secession and the Cabini-John Bell
Peaoeable Dirnion Impossible LaW in the South
Frunk p. Blair, Jr., dc.
For the sake Of comment repeat the following para
graph published Of the editorial columns OF
this mornings journal dr Lncolns recognized organ),
and embodied in the special despatch sent TO the HERALD
this afternoon AS in the despatch it IS known
to have emanated directly from the President elect and
hence deserves especial attention.
CABINET QUERIES.
We zee such frequent illusions to supposed purpose
N Inc mart Of Mr. Lincoln TO call into his Cabinet two or
three Southern gentlemen from the parties opposed to
him politically that we are prompted TO ask rev ques
l. Is it known that any such gentleman Of character
would accept place in the CabnetS
Q yea, what terms does he surrender to Mr. Lin
Mr.. Lincoln to him the political differences be-
tween them Or will they enter upon the administration
in open opposition to each otherf
These "Cabinet queries appear to convey nothing
more nor less than decided hint TO the effect, that
l. The willingness of these "two three Southern
gentlemen referred accept seats in the Cabinet Of
the President elect is doubted
2 is feared that "any such gentleman Of character
(mark the qualfcaton) might take such an ofer from
decided political opponent as an insult it implying
superstition Of their willingness to modfy principles for
the sake Of Office"
That mutual adaptation Of principles is considered
the condition nine qua Of administrative cooperation
That Mr.. Lincoln at least is indsposed to adapt his
views to those Of tAe members Of his Cabinet.
Some of the readers will doubtessly look upon this
analysis as implying broad and unmistakeablc intima-
ton that there is little probability of any representation
Of the Southern States the Cabinet Of the President
elect and that the meaning of the above semiocia in
terrogaores goes confirm the Southern fears Of aggres
sve intentions his part. But it will be seen that only
two three Southern gentlemen" are alluded to, while
at least dozen from that section Of the country
have been connected with the Cabinet My information
me, indeed in stating that these queries are
only intended feelers, and should be simply looked
upon as Indicative of the decacy felt by Mr. Lincoln at
making propositions to and ancient adversaries OF
the party that elected him.
John Bells last letter did not improve his chances OF
being offered seat its accusatory tone towards the
North is not considered balanced by the subsequent anti
disunon sentiments. He may be looked upon fairly
shelved
To-day some of the oldest and most intimate friends
OF Mr. Lincoln gave their deliberate opinion in the
course OF conversation during their usual rendezvous
in one Of the State Offices that peaceabe secession was
q matter OF absolute impossbility Their views were
expressed In such a manner, as to convey the
idea that they were the reflections Of similar
convictions in higher quarters. 1t asserted
the. federal government, conflict would be made in
eyitable by the improbabty of agreement upon the
terms OF the separation the sections Of the
country Secession and civil evidently thought
conempo7aneous contingencies by the parties in question
Reconciliation the basis Of Northern concessions was
secuted with much vehemcnce although aggression was
deprecated collision confidently predicted.
During the few days several outragcs perpetrated
by Southern mobs upon quiet conservative and molten
sive merchants Of high standing st. Louis and Chicago
who had attempted give their personal attention to
business matters New Orleans and other points were
brought the direct notice Of the President elect The
grievances being substantated by the positive evil
dence he took pains conceal his Indignation at these
arbitrary and altogether groundless prosecutions, which
reveals despotsm than practised in Russia,
even In the palmicst days Of Nicholas l.
Frank p Blair Jr, Unexpectedly appeared here last
evening on his way Washington from ST. Louis He
tended private conferences held daily in Mr. Lincoln
room candle light. This morning and afternoon he
has likewise spent most Of his time in the state House.
He all propositions to compromise conccde,
backslde &C, &C. with the utmost bitterness. lie pro
nounces the idea OF peaceabe prepostcrous
sThe Northwestern States he says, "cannot and will
allow the building up Of foreign Power each
side OF the main artery Of their commerce-thc Lower
Mssissppi'-nor submit to interruption Of the free
navigation OF that river
Frank has pluck evidently. lie means what he says.
He knows lodging blinking But doubt that his
seagerness the fray properly responded to by
the powers that are to be His martial disposition might
be taken as qualification for the Secrctaryshp Of the
War Department Stranger things have happened.
PERSONAL REMISIscEscE.
II Ia not generally known, says the Occcquan IVA }
Core, that the early years Of Abraham Lincoln were
mostly spent IN Virginia From sixteen 70 eighteen he
attended Charles Tacketts school, then oursbng in
titution in stafford county The Hon John L. Taylor OF
Ohio; Harvey b. Rails and Meredith Fskridge, were
among his classmates The latter gcntleman remembers
him WELL and speaks Of him youth OF great promise,
strict integrity and unring industry, but Of quick
temper subsequently he taught school and studied law
during the while at Jeerscnon Culpepper county, and
boarded with old Mr. Luckett who kept the village inn.
Titus an old negro fstll ave), his body servant,
A place on the Rappahannock, shaded by large beech
trees, and the old race track, Is stu known a.
"a Iinkums Hole He lived two years al Jeifersonton.
Mr.. Caleb BurDly succeeded him in his school
srRrSeyurtD, Dec. IL, 1860
finosn's Reply % John Beu-yohn Wen,levth Hauled
Orw the Ccus-A Democratic M>pbr If Congress
Charged NTH Csrisia,in1 Isocnsaary Documenss-Nr.
Linco,ns Confidential Aornts in ", Erst, dc.
The most noticeable fact that has occurred here in
connection with the regime, within the last few
days IL tho rapid succession Of semi Official statements
in reference 10 public matters. and even in the DAILY
journal of this paccthe central organ Of the repub.
Of this state and the recognized outhpiecc Of
Presidents elect Present Appearances warrant indeed
tho inference that viii henccforth be made the regular
vehicle Of the thoughts wishes and plans Of the powers
that TO bc"
Yesterday quoted and commented upon a paragraph
from the organ in question bearing upon the drawbacks
TO the selection q representatives u tho South for Mr.
Lincclns Cabinet. To-day subjon ss signia.
cant structures upon John Bell last letter also taken
this morning Journal They confirm all aid upon tho
same sabject in my list
IErTrF
Hon John Bell has written along and able Union letter
and tina, may br instrumental IN slsying the
disunion fever. We b.llefs Mr.. Bed b D. pnr,ot NJ,
loves has country and will do rhp ~ prcSs rcr
uisr>n-ms~f Ne cir,s Mr. Ltncosn rciu for arcrritv
that ~ hak nd ds0u,si bet erv,ss~f hss real nt'meE
Bid Mr. Bel is wofuug IN error IN rsgrrd % me ~
ssgrs and fsdinos ef TIE rcpaHSoan ptry Mr.. Bal
ekcxd und>-xtand, and ne uAoie Sonh ought n
kws~, that he reTaal,cor parry, ne pnvfv rhacA
ecutc Abvuh1r fn,tir Ne Preedncy = tie osg parry
IN IRIS NATION nrdir-fei ryFpvt n he rricn Many
who supported Mr. Rel disunonst--, large number
Who supported Mr. Breckinrdge, and not ew who sup
ported Mr Douglas IN the secession ranks Bat
OF all the many thousands who supported Mr. Lsncnln
u ha ms mai a ~