The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-02-20
An EIGHT MILLION LOAN ADVERTIs-
ED FOR.

Probabilities of on attack on the Capital hdr-
ing been Contemplated - Death Of a Member
ofMe Conference, Mr.. Wright, Of Ohio.
Washington, Feb l3.
Secretary Dix sent another letter to Mr.. Sher-
man to day, saving that it was indispensable tha,
he should TO day give notice Of a loan OF eight
millions in order that the Government NAV be IN
funds 10 meet indispensable payments on the tir,
proxi.no. More than five million dollars OF treas
ury notes have been redeemed out OF current
revenues About two million more fall due be-
fore the 4th of March, making nearly the eight
millions needed 10 meet the public wants before
that day. More than third OF the revenue
derived from customs is paid from treasury notes
due at future day, and the present 'mbarrass-
ment OF tie treasury arises from the operations
of paper system, which compels the govern
ment to anticipate the payment OF its debts out
notes Of public loan, he asks that the bill re-
ported Yesterday be rot acted on.
Ex-Secretary Floyd publishes statement that
the report OF the committee of the House is an
ex parte arrangement OF his oil cal conduct, up
on ex porte testimony taken in secret In his aU-
sencc Ii Is labored attempt be inuendo, and
by means Of circumstances in the absence OF
proof to fix upon him some completely with the
robbery, of which he had no knowledge until
about the time it was publicly disclosed. He
promises TO meet the report ot the committee
with iull response.
There is 40 truth in the statement that Floyd
and counsel has pleaded the act of 1857 in bar
o the prosecution pending against him.
Owing 10 apprehensions OF Il conspiracy for
the purpose OF >,lzing the public buildings, they
have been privately guarded, though not in large
force for some weeks. Blowing up the Capitol
was regarded not improbable, hence every
night d thorough examination OF its cellars and
vaults was mad by the Capitol Police.
To day the officers of artillery We're on duty
for the purpose of Immediately communicating
with Congress should an attempt be made 10 at
tack the capital, and the military forces were
ready 10 advance at a momcnt's warning. Moth
ing vas visible 70 excite the leas, apprehension,
and perfect good order was preserved.
Gov. Hicks, oi Nd, was examined to day by
the special committee. His belief that Il con
spiracy existed IN connection with the capitol,
was caused by numerous letters and newspaper
articles. and ihat such combination did not exis
in Maryai u, but in other Southern States; and
tla. in the beginning of January he was satisfied
that there were ex sting organizations with a
view OF illegal interference with the Federal au
thoriiies and the seizure of public property, but
ior some time past he was satisfied that they
were abandoned.
The special committee are unanimously of the
opinion that whatever combination or intents ex
listed in the earlier period, that for the last six
weeks there has been no appearance or vestige
OF organization fOr "a host c attempt on Wash
iasjon or the public property therein.
lion. John G. Wright of Cincinnati, died thi1
af ernoon Of pneumonia His remains will be
taken to the Reley House, to await the arrival oi
his friends
The engineer of the department has sent TO
Congress modified estimates for fortifcations,
emitting all except Fort Calhoun, in Virginia,
Taylor and Jefferson. 1t is added that 81 80 U0O
each, for the two latter, eau be applied to advar-
tage thithin the next fiscal year, To prepare
them to serve particularly, at least. naval de-
pots in the gulf.
The Gaines case was before the Supreme Court
to day.
The Secretary of the Treasury has advertised
for proposals till the Esd for the eight million
loan under the late act. Those successful must
deposit on or before the first of March