Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-02-27
Telegraphic News.


hege nn high am,horiiN thai the kicoming
administration will immed 'aiely attempt 10
re,ake the Southern fnils now in possession
of the authorities of The seeding States
IL is also stated that the blockade of
Southern parts has hecn decided upon.
WAsnSGIOS, Feb. l3,-The speech re-
cent y made by Nj Lincoln ON The occasion
OF his visit Ia indianapolis is universally
pronounced hA moderate men Ia be Pnerile,
preripiiale and unfortunate. Mr., linculn
asked distinguished keuluokian in the
course OF an Interview, whether The l.egis-
lalure Of Kentucky could possibly he really
in earnest in passing their anli-ooercion
resolutions, Ia which the gallant kenluok-
ian promptly replied "lhey undoubtedly
are "Ah,' Then said Mr., Lincoln, "Kta-
lucky bal batter prePare fer war,' These
sorl of things are destroying what lillle
prospects the Peace conference had Of ami
eably arranging the existing dillieullies,-
However the counting of the electoral vote
will be characterized by the greatest deco
rum and dignity,
The President has issyrd proclamation
converting the Senate on the ilh Of March,
At noon, to received aud act upon the noml-
nations Of members of the new Cabinet
In the Senate, yesterday, the amendment
to the Navy liill, providing for the eonstruc-
lion of several new sloops-of-war, wa. car
ried by yolc of ~ TO II. The bill itself,
thus amended, then passed,
Mr.. lllndmUn, nt Arkansas, suggested
that Gen, Scott hc informed lhnl there was
no further use for his mcrccnarics around
the Capitol.
WAsniNGroN, Feb, la.--in The House, Mr..
GARRETT opposed Mr.. Sherman shin, author
ialng coupon loan, ON the ground that Mr..
l.incons indianapolis speech Indicated co.
ercion and the Inauguration of military
lc,I3,Sm. Suppressed hisses. Both houses
W.. TO count the electoral votes. Vice Pres
idcnt Breckenridge rose and said "llon.
Abraham Lincoln having received mnjori-
~ of tho whole number of votes cast, is du-
ly elected President for four years from the
18th of March. 4. ID. 1861, Hannibal llnmlin
Ii duly. elected Vice President FOR the same
term
WASHINGTON, Feb. li,h.-'Thc session of
'lt subcommittee Of tho Peace Conference
continued last night till midnight, The
discussions at, times were lengthy and
stormy.
Mr.. Guthres proposition, which was
adopted, is substantially that Of the Ken
lucky Legislature, with n proSiso that the
status of n Territory hereafter acquired
must have tho approval of threc-iour,hs Of
the Senate
WAsuyGToy, Feb 15th-Thc Peace Con-
ference to-day reported TO the convention
the propositions of Mr.. Guthrie of Ken
lucky, previously agreed upon.
The Republicans in Congress, however,
~ HAL S.fS ~
mcnt that may be offered.
In the meantime the federal government
is vcrging on bankruptcy. Unless nine
millions of dollars can be raised immcdi-
ntcly, it will be unable to meet its engage
mcnts and il is clear that sum cannot be
obtained by the usual resort to loan.
NEW YORK, Feb. l3th.-Thcrc is n very
depressed state of feeling here to-day, es-
pecially in Union circles on account, OF
Llncoln's declaration OF var upon The South.
Ia his speech at INDIANAPOLIS.
The Republicans, however, arc greatly
embodied by the speech, and arc more UNI
nompromising and threatening than ever.
iAndc IS, in consequence, at standstill,
ald another lcad-!oek in sterling exchange,
especially, is feared
In the meantime, also private letters
from England, by the last steamer seem 20
anticipate dark days in the future in man
uiacluring districts Of Europe
RlLE!Gl, n C., Feb. l5tb.--1he House OF
Representatives in this State has received
and will Indignantly return the Minnesota
coercion resolutions.
New YORK, Feb. l4th.-Thrcc boxes of
ammunition, containing percussion caps,
ball cartridges for Minnie rifles, destined
for Savannah, were seized by the police
Yesterday, on board of the steamer Hunts
VILE
man arrived here to-day from Pensacola,
bearing important dispatches.
He says the steam sloop-of-war Brooklyn,
the steamers st. Louis and Wyandotte, the
frigatc Sabine and the soop Macedonian
are lying in the ofling of Pensacola.
Lieut.. Gilman adds that he would not be
surprised if an attack upon Fort Pickens
took place nj any moment.
New YORK, Feb. 15th-The Journal of
Commerce of this morning says the steamer
Daniel Whistler sails to-day with $50 troops
and munitions of war to reinforce fort Pick
ems. She is chartered by the United States
and clears for Brazos Santiago.
PITTsBuRG, Feb 15.-This morning Mr..
Lincoln declined to speak on national qucs-
tions till he examined the condition of the
country. lie said the present crisis was
not real, but artificial, such as might be got
up at any time by turbulent men aided by
designing politicians. lie said if the peo-
pie would keep their temper the question
now distracting the'country. would surely
be settled, as other previous difficulties, and
this great nation would continue to prosper
as heretofore.
WASHINGTON, Feb l5.-In the House of
Representatives yesterday, the special COM
mittcc on the reported conspiracy to seize
the federal capital, made report in accor-
Nance with the facts-already published.
The report having been made, Mr.. Branch
of North Carolina asked the passage of his
resolution declaring the quartcrng Of a
SECULAR army of troops in the District of
Columbia as mpolitic, and subvcrsivc of
civil liberty, and that such troops ought
to be removed:
WASHINGTON, Feb. lin the Senate yes
terday, the bill for the better organization
Of the Military of the District of Columbia
was rccommitted to the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs.
The most perfect order prevailed at the
capital yesterday. All apprchensions ofan
attack seem to be vanishing. Gov. Hicks,
on examination before n select committee,
said he believed at the beginning of January
such an attack was contemplated, but for
sometime past he had been satisfied that
the attempt was abandoned.
The Secretary of the Treasury advcrtscs
for proposals till the Oath for the eight mil
lion loan. Bidders must deposit by the first
of March.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1l.-NIr. Lamar made
another demand on Supt. Kennedy for the
Georgia muskcts. Supt. Kennedy refused
to surrender them up, except on legal pro-
cess, and said he would rescize them after
such delivery if he found them being ship
ped 10 seeding States.
The U. 5. revenue cutter Harriet Lane is
nj int "a , Of wi for