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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-03-14

| only permitting them TO take "r "Je'
propositions originated by others. not %,
pscislly chosen for the purpose. snd
which might not BE- preeisely sneh /"
they would wish to either accept or 'P'
prove. I understand proposed amend
ment, however, I have not seen. has pass
sd Congress. to the easc: that the FEEDER.
al Government shall never interfere Win
the domestic institutions Of the Sts:s''
including that of persons held to sef'leei
To avoid misconstruction OF "hss !
have said. / depart from my Purpe'' NOT
10 speak of particular smenim'n": 70
far ss to say that. holding such : provislon
to now Be implied - constitutions 'HH'
/ have no objection to its being msds u
press and iIrevocsble. -.
The Chief Magistrate dsrivs. OIL ..
authority from the people. and 'hsy n.y. y.
conferred none upon him to hx term. W.
the separation Of the States. Inc ~
pie themselves can do this also. Il tng
choose but the Executive. - seen, =.
nothing to do with il. His duty ~
administer the present Govsrnnsn'' =
came to his hands. and to trsn'ni' :"
nnimpairsd BY him. to his successor.
Why should tbsrs not b penJS' =.
eouiidsncs in the ultimate ju't'se o. III -.
people? Il there any better or S SS
hops in the world /! In ear prss.n:: I of
entities, is either party withoo. ;.,tr ~.
being in tas right? II the A'"k
ruler of nations. with Bis stsfaAu us,h
and ins.ics, Be- on your side Of The so.'~i ..S
OF on yours Of the South. that tr,In AZ IN
tia. ias.ios viii surely prsysil = H. ~
judgment Of this great n'os'
AnGieaa psopls. :. csSts
By ihs ffsns Of ths 8ssss
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21

APPLAUDlNG IN CHURCHEs.-The obsolete
custom Of applauding preachers was revived
in several churches on the National Fast day
last week. The Rev. Jacob NJ. Manning, at
the Old South Church in Boston, the Rev.
Sumner Ellis in the UnIversalist Church in
Salem, and the Rev Dr. Chaplin in his Church
in New York, uttered sentiments last Friday
whice called forth strong marks of approval
from their crowded audiences. Their course
is not to be commended, but it merely the re-
vival of an ancient practice Of the Christian
Church, as in the fourth century the preach-
ers were loudly applauded during the delivery
of their diseourses. The frequent cries Of Or
thodox," the clapping of the hands,and stamp
ing Of the feet in churches were az common
in that period as similar proceedings now are
at popular assemblages of the people 1t is re-
lated that Chrysotom, the celebrated Christ
ian Father whose noted prayer was said in
the Episcopal Churches yesterday, was ap-
plauded in thegrest church at Constantinople
by the peoples waving their plumes, their
handkerchiefs and their garments; and by
others grasping their swords and crying out
with loud voice, "Thou art worthy Of the
priesthood. Boston Transcript
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21

Webster defines coercion TO be-

Webster defines coercion to be-
"Restrsiut. check, particularly hy Law or authori-
The one-sidedness Of the hue and cry
against "cosrcion is wonderful, even in
these days Of fone-sided argument The South
and the pro-savery press Of the North say
that to "eoerce" South Carolina iS to inaugu-
rate civil war. Let US look at il momeut;
South Carolina had declared herself out Of
the Union. She has violated Federal laws
and repudiated Federal authority. She has
raised armies and erected batteries for the
express and avowed purpose Of Waging war
against the General Government and no
maas life is worth a weeks purchase, who
dares raise his voice in favor of the Union
And yet if a Northern man, or a Northern
newspaper counsels the lifting OF finger to
stay these rebellious proceedings, be, or they
are denounced as " coercionists." South Car
dina says to the Government; ave are no
lsnger one OF your children We will have
none Of your officers to rule over u.s. we will
tar and feather any executive officer who will
not in svery word and deed, conform to our
bidding we have seized your arsenal and
we intend to keep it; we have taken your
forts and will use their murderous weapons
against you, if you object we have planted
batteries to guard our harbor, and if you at
tempt to enter it viii be at your peril We
are plotting and planning to take Fort Sum
ter, the only notifications in our waters that
you still hold, and If you do not vacate it
within week we will storm and take it But
while we are doing all this, you shall not thwart
US by word or deed, for we viii not be eco
creed" We viii take. your Forts, but you
shall not resist. We viii raise armies, but
you shall not check US. We will declare you
foreign nation, but if you take the same
measures to protect your property, that We
do to take it from you, you are "cOercing "
US, and that we will not allow. If you are
rash enough to attempt it, you will provoke
civil war, for which we shall hold you alone
responsible.
Pray, what sort of logic is that and yet it
is what South Carolina says, in effect every
day. According to the definition given above,
South Carolina has coerceS" Federal Off
GERS, for she has restrained them from the
performance of their duties; she has "coerc-
ed the United States mails, for she has
checked them in their passage across her ter
ritOry; she has cOerced peaceable citizens
of the country, by using cOmpulsiOn and
force in driving them from the pursuit of their
lawful calling. Has she not set the example
of "coercion," and forfeited all claim, if she
ever had any, to screen herself behind this
plea2
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21

The precipitate action Of the disunionists
is telling severely upon the business relations
of Charleston. Their free trade policy does
not induce that amount Of foreign trade
which they fondly imagined would rush to
their wharves. Only two or three vessels
have cleared for foreign ports since the Ordi-
nance of secession was passed. The New
York and Charleston steamers have not
enough business to pay expenses, while the
steamers for Savannah have all the merchsn-
die they can carry, much Of which is in-
tended for Charleston. The secession of
Georgia win, however, soon produce mark
ed decrease in the trade to Savannah also.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
TRA1ToRs IN TIE cAMp.

One of the unfortunate incidents of the
present condition of public affairs is the de-
struction of all confidence between men Of
different sections. Here in the Federal Gap
ital we have so many evidences of being sur
rounded by traitors and spies, that the true
man scarcely knows whom TO trust. Scarce
a day passes that does not reveal the faith.
lessness of some one who processes devotion
to the Union, when be is in heart sympa-
thizer with the Disunionists. For instance,
there is now here an intimate political friend
Of Senator Douglas, who has been in Missis-
sippi for some time past, and returned hither
since the ordinance of secession passed. This
individual loudly denounces the people OF
Mississippi for their folly and disloyalty; but
there is good reason TO believe that he has il
his pocket a commission from the State to
purchase 10, 900 rifles for her, and that he is
laying his plans for obtaining and shipping
them.
1t Judge Smalley is right in view of the
present attitude of Mississippi towards the
General Government this conduct of the
party referred to smacks strongly of treason.
He has, too, the less excuse for his conduct,
because be is a citizen of Illinois and not OF
Mississippi. ! learn that his commission is
to be one dollar on each rife. Several officers
Of the Government and other gentlemen are
posted in regard to his movements, and this
mercenary Arnold will be watched. If be
attempts to carry out his scheme, summary
Justice is likely to oveTtske him. If caught
in the overt act while in this city, it certainly
will.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
n,.,or. Anaerran,. In.truetIoba.

The last instructions sent to Major Ander-
,on require him to act On the defensive, but
To maintain bis position resOlutely. They
ssvt day after Major Anderson transferred
his command from Fort Moultrie to Sumter,
Mr. FLOYD sent him this brutal dispatch
HTbere is q rumor here that you nave
aDiked your guns burned your carriages
md moved TO Fort Sumter. IL 80, you nave 4,
violated your orders. Answer innsaiAleiy'
To which the gallant Major sent the follow
ing reply, substantially
al aid spike my guns, I did burn my car
-;.,os 7 did move my command 70 Fort
Sumter. IN the discharge Ofmy duty"
Tbs traitor was thus both eircumVsnted
and snlbbed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21


Eus. LEADER AT meeting Of the color
ed citizens Of Cleveland, held this afternoon,
a Committee was appointed to draft resOlu-
tons, which Committee reported the follow
ing
Whereas II was freely circulated in Sat-
urday evenings papers that the colored cit
izensof Cleveland are disloyal; therefore,
RssolU5d, That we, as citizens Of Cleve-
land, deny such allegations relative to the
tug tive now incaroerated in the County
Jail. We claim 70 be law-abiding citizens,
and deny that any attempt at rescue was in
contemplation by the colored people who
gathered around the Court House on Satur-
day, or that any rescue will be attempted
to-day. W. L. AMBUsH,
Chairman of Committee.
January 20, 1861.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
Political Itena.

TIE MOB RULEs.-We extract the follow
ing from a private letter from Eastern Vir-
ginia. The passage itself is an extract from
8 letter OF one OF the most wealthy and in8u-
ential citizens of Charleston, s. G. 1t is
brief but is q confirmation of the reports we
hear from every direction, Of the state Of af-
fairs in Charleston:
"SR-We are going to the devil, and
dare not say one word out OF my house for
my life. 4IR OOrd, the mob rules IN Charles
ton"
CHoArE.-In 1882 Rufus Choate wrote OF
South Carolina notification as follows: "One
single mistake now; any yielding, anything
short Of dead march up to the whole outer
most limit Of constitutional power, and the
Federal Government is contemplate forever"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
panrsr Of an assasE spon ygasslaston.

Danger Of an attack upon Washington.
The New York Tribune says that they
81 have private advicss from Washington TO
the effect that the danger OF the seizure Of
that city By an armed mob Of Southern Dis
unionists is far more serious and more i'm
minsnt than is imagined BY people abroad.
The few companies Of regular troops whom
Gen. Scott has stationed in the District with
the nswly-snrOlled and unOrganiEed body Of
the citizens Of the District cannot be relied
on against q corp de main executed by a large
force Of desperate men wsll armed, and sud
denly launched against the city.
Do those who prefer to stand quietly BY
while the Republic is destroyed, think it viii
be proper to resist such an attack7 Or win
tbev endeavor to compromise and try cOncil-
istion. or concession with this mob2D
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
ANorHrn r1Ew or MAJoR ANpERsoNIs CAs!

ANOTHER VIEW OF MAJOR ANDERsOS's CASE.
The New York EVsRing Post, Republican
paper, has a regular correspondence at Charles
ton, who gives version OF Major AndersOn's
sentiments and motives, which, if correct
would considerably diminish the enthusiasm
in regard to him at the North. This writer
says that the Northern demonstration in his
honor are "a fsource OF considerable amuse-
ment to US, who 'knows the man and his
motives" His every Thought and feeling
is with the South and her institutions" and
only his personal honor towards his govern
ment, as a soldier, leads him to defend his
post. The letter continues:
"To the officers of the First Regiment of
rifles, who were sent by the Governor on the
day after the ramoYl Of the forces, TO enquire as
to the object and inteotion Of Major Ander-
son; that gentleman replied that the move had
been made for the protection Of his gsrriso D.,
and to avoid the shedding Of bload; that he
was q SOutherner by birth, education and feel
ing; that his full sympathies were with his
b6GAlUlr hl4 h-AAs LIS AAAAA4 AlesAI " a
void firing single gun unless compelled to
DO so in self-deience; that not one drop Of
blood should be shed if be could help it, and
that bis move was simply a precautionary
measure against al attact which would require
him to fire on his friends. That Major And
erson was perfectly 81 icere in this, his we'll
known character for honor and yeracity is Of
itself sufficient proof
The fact that all sorts Of warlike move
ments are carried on under his guns is instan-
cedin further proof Of bis mpathies, and it
is asserted that the guns fred from fort Moul-
trie at the Star Of the west (that vessel being
quite out Of range, were for the purpose of
testingthe Majors readiness to take up the
cudgels."
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
Special 70 Cincinnati Commercial.
Affairs a. Springfield.
SPRfaFIELp. Ill. ia

SPRfeFIELD, H., Jan. ls.
Br. Eggleston arrived here from Chicago
night before last, and after beseiging Mr.. Lin
coin ell day on Thursday re-embarked on the
evening train. It is underatood that he called
here on his own invitation, ostensibly to
press D. K. Cartters appointment in case Of
Mr.. Ohass's declination, as the representative
Of Ohio in the Cabinet but really to show
his own fitness, if not for the Cabinet, st least
for the Cincinnati Post Once. But it is said
that he goes home, without either portfolio or
commission.
Gee. Opdyke, Judge HogsbOom and Hiram
Barney, Of New York, left last night for Col
unbus to urge Chase to accept the Treasury
Department
Mr. Baker, of the Ohio State Central Com
mittse, is here 70 undermine Chase.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
cHARLEsroN cLRARANcEs.

Judge Blacks answer to Lord Lyons and
Messrs. Tassard and Schleiden, as to the lia
bility of vessels owned by subjects or citizens
Of the Governments they represent, trading
with Charleston, asserts the broad principle
that no clearance issued by any other author
tiles than officers of the United States will be
recognized, anu that any payment of duties
on importations, except to such officers, will
be regarded as mispayments, for which the
parties will be held responsible to our Gov
ernment. The practical effect of this doc
trine will be to exclude the foreign trade en-
tirely, that had not already been done by
Gov. Pickens in obstructing the main ship
channel
Large appropriations have been annually
expended in removing obstacles at Charles
ton hsrbor, which the authorities there hare
now blockaded against their owE commerce
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21

Proceedings against the DSPusy Marshal.
The parties concerned in breaking Mr..
Bentons door, have been sued in the sum Of
Ss,0Oo conformity. Their names are W. s.
GOshOrn, S. A. Abbey, J. Hector Johnson
and Lambert White.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21

DECLINE OF TRAVEL soUTHwARD.-SOuth-
ern travel having fallen of rapidly, the prin-
cipal Hnes South from Washington have de-
eided to run but one train daily after to-day.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
Special to N. Y Times.
GOV. oHAsEs sUCcEssoR

Those who press the name Of Mr.. Bingham
of Ohio as Mr.. Chase's successor in the Sen
ate, urge that he is the ablest man yet men
toned as jurist and statesman, and has had
great experience in the politics of the coun-
try; that the eastern portion of the State
where he lives has not had a State, Judicial
or Senatorial officer for many years, and that
re has never made mistake in all the legis-
,atiOn which he has originated as member
Of the judiciary Committee. Whether be
will yield to the desire of his friends and en-
ter the lists is not known.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
TEE PACIFIC rELEaRAPH.

Private dispatches from Utah say that the
Mormons are actively engaged in forwarding
the Pacific Telegraph enterprise. Brigham
Young has contracted for constructing 400
miles-l5O East and $50 West fIom Salt
lake Oity.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
zee soulH cARoL1NA nA1Ls.

Mr. Hollis letter to Gov. Piekens, threat
ening to stop the mails if Major Anderson
was not allowed free access to his CORES
pOndenee, and the earnest suggestion OF
Messrs. Davis, Hunter, and Others, that the
surveillance should be removed by which he
has been prevented from procuring supplies,
have had the desired effect. Information to-
day states that be has all the expected privi-
lepes
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21

Our abstract of Washington news this
morning, contains lauch that is Of special in
terest.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
THE TExAs REGIMENT.

The House voted an appropriation of
Sl,3O0,OOO to-day for a mounted regiment in
Texas. This measure was urged with great
zeal, last session, by Senator Wigfall, and it
is to be hoped be viii oe grati6ed with the
heavy Republican vote it received to-day,
and that he will lose no time in getting it
through the Senate.
Gov. Houston will have the offering of
the regiment and his known loyalty to the
Union insures the proper use and disposition
of the force. 1t is to Mr.. Hamilton, OF
Texas, whose loyal instincts and purposes
are not less decided than those of Gov
Houston, that the measure owes its success
at this time.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21

The Georgia Convention has appointed
committee 10 draft an ordinance Of secession,
wherest the Georgians rejoice.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
1l0tels.

pAGG'S HOTEL, DETR0IT,-THIs
Z House g located dirrctl3 opposite the Michigan
central and Grand Trunk Railroad uepuia1 elq near
ne landlns ol The Cleveland STEAMERS sll lulalo
zine o. PrupcllcrH Passengers Stopping e inis sell
iQn house. Ril save Eifig Ct1 gnl bua ire, le el-
rtaiucd af less price and e1uslg a. web e. at anl
Ithsr lrst clss Hotel n the city. TO VIZ Be- luuld
n every respect . desirable piscg for the traTeils
luhlc, ne pains expense viii hespared 20 maze
K. McDONABD CO.,
rrrsv2I Eqf prn1rtf1ll-
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
Fort sumter In Danger.

The Charleston correspondent Of the N. Y.
Tribune writes as follows OF the plans against
Fort Sumter:
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
ADMISSION or KANSAS.

Many Senators express the opinion that
Kansas will be admitted without much fur
ther opposition. There are nearly votes
enough already ascertained as certain for her
TO pass the ordinance Of admission in the
Eauata
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21

morning from Pensacola that Fort Pickens
will be assaulted. Fort Pickens having re-
Gently been garrisoned by the federal govern
ment, Il has excited the ire Of The secession
lists, who are now in possession OF Fort Bar
anoos and the Navy Yard.
ANOTHER FLOYD DODGE.
It is 4 singular fact that Coz. Craig
thorough Union man, who was at the head
Of the Ordinance bureau, and the only man
who was thoroughly posted in regard to the
transfer OF the public arms from Northern ar
mories and arsenals to Southern secession
States, was about 70 be transferred by Seore-
tary Floyd TO California when Mr.. Floyd re-
signed and a secessionist was 10 take his
place.
REPUBLICANS TO BE IN A MAJORITY.
The Senate of the United States is fast
changing its political complexion. Mr.. Nor
ill, the successor Of Mr.. Hamlin having ar
rived here, there are now twenty-siK Repub-
licans In that body-within three Of ma
jority against all opposition. If Kansas is
admitted tomorrow, as it is believed she
will be, two Senators will come from there
very soon. 1.-THE statement OF Senator Ben
jamin made to-day is true, that he will not
remain In the Senate but few days longer,
we naturally infer that he believes that LOui-
sisna is going right out. This will take
along with her Mr.. Slidell, and leave the Re
publicans one majority. The result of this
will be a thorough reorganization Of that
body, a cleansing out Of secesslonists, and
the appointment OF men In their places who
are loyal to the Union and the Constitution.
Following this we shall OF course inaugurate
a series of measures that will greatly aid the
present administration In executing the laws,
and making this government permanentand
popular.
CHARLESTON SUB TREASURY.
It has been currently stated and generally
believed, that South Carolina seized and ap-
propriated to herself the funds in the hands Of
the United States Sub-Treasurer at the time
Of her secession. This, / am authorized TO
state, is an error. On the presentment Of
the first drafts drawn on him, after the seces-
sion OF the State, the Sub-Treasurer applied
| to Governor Pickens for instructions, and bis
Excellency referred the matter to the Con-
vention. The Convention determined that
the State had no right to these funds, and
they were left in the hands of the Sub
Treasurer, subject to the order of the United
| States.
have just received despatch from Gov.
Pickens, stating tlat Maj. Anderson has now
uninterrupted mail facilities and is allowed
to send to market for fresh provisions and
vegetables whenever desired. In fact, he
has the same facilities that he had when he
occupied Fort Moultrie.
Special to Gin. Gaz.
RUMoRED RESIGNATION OF MAI. ANDERSON.
Rumors are afoat that he contemplates re-
/ signing, as all his pecuniary interests lie
South, as he is unwilling to resist those with
whom he has so long been on good terms OF
friendship, but these am unable to trace to
a reliable source. There is very little news
Of general interest afoat to-day.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
TIE ARliY AND MANY.

As an evidence Of the present spirit Of the
Administration, may state that they have
been engaged in the War and Navy Depart
ments for several days in examining into the
condition Of those branches Of the service
It is q notorious fact that neither are on a
war footing, nor can they be put 50 in less
than six months.
Special to II. Y. Herald.
FORT PIcKEE TO Az SEIZED.
Senator Iyerson has received advices this
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
COL. HAYNES ooMMUNIcATIoN.

Col. Hayne has not yet submitted his pro-
position for the surrender Of Fort Sumter in
writing to the President, having been ad-
monished by oral communication what
sort of reply it would be likely to receive
His views and expectations have been radi-
caly changed since reaching here, and they
are likely to be more modified before his re-
turn
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21
boarding.

DOAKDIN q HO q 5 E--1 ii 3
Stone Church,-one cf the nieasantest locations
the city-has been thoroughly repaired, and is nuu
open f1r Boarders. Families wishing % furnish
their own Fuoua can De accommodated With lar-r
and convenient rooms aIfd oed-rouuI8; and 5iuGIE
Boariers and Day Boarders VII nud good accummo-
1ltioug reasonable teruf9- keleIencea given anc
r-1uirai Isarss-isain- ll'ni "a RfRRrTr
D0ARDING-PLEAsANT Rooms,
j furnished or unluruiahei with board flr fln1-
Lids or single ganflsueu Ca be had 70 1irs Beach e.
~. 2ln -uners ? -irest - nav R,stdis 10
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-21

Mr.. Shermans speech made considerable
sensation, and was marked by his usual abil-
ity, direcmess and force. He insisted that
the public property should be protected, and,
if seized, reclaimed, and the Union main
tanned at every hszard. Though frequently
interrupted by inquiries from the Democratic
side, be was not moved from the line of his
argument and parried these thrusts with
promptness and skin.