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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-03-20
The Peace Policy Of the Admin
fStratIOn.

% The probable settlement OF the question
Of pesce or wsr, by the Administration, 10
Withdrawing Maj. Anderson from Fort Sum.
ter, has caused much excitement among
those who, not stopping to reflect on the
state Of facts upon which the determination
is based, jump at once to the conclusion that
il is total REIMBURSEMENT Of governmental
authority and a mortifying expression of
weakness and timidity. The President must
deal with affairs as he finds them, not as he
would have them. Fur an individual or
nation to get into difficulty is com paratively
an easy matter, but how to get safely out OF
that difficulty always requires more or less
tact and skill.
While we much regret that such state
Of affairs as the present exists in our ccun.
try, rendering the withdrawal of the troops
from Fort Sumter necessity, we take it for
granted thGt Mr., Lincoln and his advisers
are honest men, who are bound by incIina.
ton as we'll as duty, to administer the gov
eminent in such manner as to secure the
greatest good to the greatest number.
1t is certain that Major Anderson reuuireq
immediate rein 'orcemeEts Ond supplies; and
it is also evident that these rein!orcemepts
cannot be sent witht ut concentrating q mil
dtaTy and naval force sufficient to overcome
The opposition that would be made by the
forces at Charleston, strengthened as ,hcy
are BY formidable batteries along the bsv
Tie opinion of Gen. Scott. whcse military
experience no man cCn doubt, is that it will
require force OF at least 20 600 men, back
ed by several vessels of war, to relieve For,
Sumter; and ss Majer Anderson had, on ,he
18th inst, but fifteen dnys' provisions unf
fuel, Re must be relieved within thst per;nd
or net at all.
1t is we'll known that the President has
no power to call cut the Militia of the States.
or even to accept the services of volunteers,
for such purpose, except by the act of Con
gress. That power YVES denied him by the
late Congress, and therefore his hands are
tied. The army of the United States
amGunts to about 1900 men all told: and
they are scattered over an immense tract Of
country. Could this force be concentrated
Oft Charleston in time to &C. effectively T.
Certainly not, and the attempt to do 20
would result in failure more disastrous end
notifying than the peaceful surrender of g
fortress, not worth, 10 o military point Of
view, the sacrifice OF human life, necessary
10 hold it.
This determination flhe Administration,
Cor 1s yet the order has not been given for
the "i'hdrawul) will, OF course, dissatisfy
the extremists of the North, ss well as the
EecessiCnists of the South, who ere playne
into each others hands for the dismember-
ment of the Union. But the Union men Of
the Border States, and the moderate men of
al! sections and of oil PARTIES, will receive |
it as eVincing such disposition for peace
as may remove all occasion for imm diate
bostilities in the seeded States, and give
time For a reaction of public opinion that
will open the woy to full end final settIe-
ment OF The difficulties which now eurround
US.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-03-20
The Philadelphia Inquirer's telegraph
WASHINGTON, March l6.

WASHINGTON, March l6.
Strange rumors are aflont-unlounded,
your correspondent hopes, yet it is his duty
10 give them-lhat Major Anderson has not
been insPnsble to the arguments OF his
friend Jeff. Davis. 1t is thought strange
that the late Congress, belure its adjourn
ment, were not advised that there was
scarcity of provisions dt Fort Sumter, and
that it was so surrounded with a concentric
circle of Qualifications, that q large armv
would DC necessary 10 insure it's reinforce
ment. Had these facts been known, it ls
believed that the President would have been
authorized to accept the men and the muui
tons rendered him by States. 1t is also
hinted, perhaps uDtruIhIully, that Mojor An
derson has assented to the withdrawal of all
those of the enlisted men who compose his
garrison, at the expiration of their terms of
service. BY law, he has had authority to
retain them in his time OF peril, when every
man counts. Yet it is said that consider
able numbers have been suffered TO 60
away.
Evidences of decentralization in the army
are daily received at the War Department.
until it is difficult to say who can be trusted.
Col. Cooper distinctly states that he was
prompted to resign by family considerations,
probably stirred up, by. his brother in'law
Senator Mason.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-03-20
NEW ORLEANS. March "a

The Galveston Civilian, of the lllh inst,
says that the surrender OF Fort Brown WIS
agreed upon between the Texas Commis.
soners and Captain Hill, on the 9th.
The Ne,os says that Fort Brown will be
given up as soon as transportation could be
found for the Federal troops. The troops
will take to the sea coast two light batteries
of artillery. The <steamer Daniel Webster
was off Brazos waiting to toke portion OF
the troops on board. uOther vessels will
probably be despatcbetto take the remain.
der.
The Texan troops at Brazos are repre-
sented to be for,ifying the island so as to
make it impregnabe.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-03-20
Election of Senators.

The appointment of Senators Cameron
and Chase to seats in the Cabiaet of Mr.
Lincoln, created vacancies in the Senatorial
delegations from Pennsylvania and Ohio -
Lust week, David Wilmot, OF ''p-oviso" no.
toriety. was chosen by the Legislature Of
PennsylVania in place OF Cameron. Who
Cbase's successor viii be, cannot be stated
definitely. Ia Republican caucus, on Fri
day last, ffty bailotings were had, without
a choice. for nomination. The closing vote
s'ood-tiorton, Sherman, "a Dennison,
2S; Scbcnck, % Hgslnn, 3. The Demo
cratic members have nominated Judge Ken
ncn as their coHdidate.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-03-20

red to Mr.. Wilson as belonging TO the war
wing Of the Republicans.
Mr.. Fessenden called DOuglOs' attention,
TO the fact that be said the Senator from
Maine instead OF Massachusetts,.
Mr.. Douglas said he was mistaken. He
did not refer TO the Senator from Maine.-
His words were from whatever quarter they
come.
Mr.. Fessenden replied his remarks were
understood as be (Fessenden) had said.
Mr.. Douglas--Some cannot understand
truth when it's told. Courtesy requires the
Senator TO except his explanation.
The Senator attaches more importance to
himself than others do. He is respectable,
debates very we'll, and be should not think
alusion was made to him, as there were
other people than himself.
Mr.. Fessendpn thought that Douglas had
merely made a slip OF the tongue in saying
the Senator from Maine.
Mr.. Doug glas-When make correction
the Senator Is bound TO accept. You don't
admit it, becaue | say the statement is
false and the Senator ought TO know it,
[Sensation]
MIR. Fessenden said the Senator was de
, termined on personal quarrel. He could
not admit Mr.. Douglas to be a gentlemrn
because he had used uneentIemauly Ian
guage. He then proceeded, ironically, tC
speak OF Douglas, and showed why the re-
solution ought not TO pass.
The tendency and design of Douglas
speech was to induce the belief that thu
country is about being plunged into war b!
an act Of the Administration, and intiam
the suspicion of the people. He made ii
rule in this chamber to insult no man, o
use offensive language. He did not knoV
whether Douglas held to the code of honor
Mr. Douglas said that Mr.. Fessende
would be informed when he made inquiry il
the proper way.
Mr. Fessenden replied that Mr. Douglas
courage was well known, but he need nc
be fearful that he would send him u chal
IcnQe or words to that effect.
There was further colloquy.
Mr. Hale said he recognized a portion {
0 The censuie OF Douglas as Intended Tor hin
!, self. He found already prepared Tor him
{ little speech, TO be found 10 an old bool
: l5ta chapter: "Absalom said, moreover
y Oh! that were Judge in the land, th
every mun which hath any suit or eau:
- N GIT come unto me and | would do hi
u Justice" Laughter This speech he pr
1t trred to his crude ideYs.
. Mr. Douglas-Tnat quotation would hv
y great weight. 1t only showed it was rel
to avoid argument, and to make person
!" attack on him. Come on-muke atac
- utter attack Get your quotations in al
% vance. am reudy TO meet you. The Sci
= ator from Massachusetts led off in miser
" Bile, personal attack; the Senator fro
10 Maine followed, then the Senator f. ON Ne
10 Hampshire came in with Whist he called
Is written speech, expect to give The
some trouble during this session. kno
their schemes, aud do not mean they sha
le break up the Uuion, and draw the count
Il into war. Applouse in the gallery.
= Senator suggested that the galleries
T. cleared.
'S Mr.. Douglns-As the galleries will n
c be q1iet, will say no more. lie abrupt
j. took his seat.
Executive session adjourned.
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Etcbntc in the Senate.

On Friday last, on animated ard soMe-
Senate, uoon the resolution recently intro
duced By Mr.. Douglas in respect to the forts,
sr.cnals and navy yards Of tie United States.
The telegraph reports:
Mr. Douglas advocated his resolution.-
He did not think The policy OF the Admins.
tration was war. Tue construction of the
Inaugural was disputed by sore on his side,
while the Republicans were silent, neither
asserting or dissenting from his interpreta.
ton. The policy of the Administration
being peace, he desired to relieve the appre
henson Of The country by obtsiuing reply
to his resolution, which he believed would
give quiet, and restore good feeling among
the different sections OF the country. He
gave his reasons why Lincoln does not med.
iate war, among which were that he hsd no
power to collect revenue in the seeding
States, nor could he call out militia unless
to act as posse cGmitatuS to Federal officers
in caaes where the Laws were obstructed.-
II he designed taking the forts, Sc, an or.
NY of 25O, 900 men would be necessary,
! costing over $3.50, 900. 600 annually.
In conclusion, he advocated such amend.
ments to the Constitution as would hold the
Border States, end this would secure re.
union OF ell. He congratulated the Re
pubicans that they had patriotcally aban.
doned the prohibition Of slavery in the ter.
ritories, and admitted the popular sove-
reignty doctrine in the formation of tht
governments ior Colorado, Dacotah ant
Nevada.
Mr.. Wilson said Douglas was mon o
snxeiy. The President had scarcely deli
vered his kind and genial inaugural wher
the Senator from Illinois steps forth unask
! ed to give his Interpretation OF 1t. Nobody
on the Republican side had undertaken Il
sanction or disavow it, but the Senator wal
not content to stand even on his interpreta
ton of the Inaugural, he was not conten
that the President and Cabinet which hat
Just taken possession of the Governmen
and country in ruins, shouldn't have tim,
enough to caet about and see what principle
and patriotism require to be done, but h,
rushed into this chamber and brought 10
resolution asking the Administration to de-
clare to the country what 1t intends to do
The Administration should nuke known III
policy through gentlemen 10 whom it hat
confidence.
Mr.. Douglas said he could pardon the pet
ulence OF tae gentleman who only showed
be was hurt. He talked about strutting
when /. was that Sen stor's only purpose tc
make personnel assault on him. He refer
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-03-20
WASHINGTON, March lf


A special dispatch to the Evening Post
says startling rumors are in circulation here
to The effect that collision has occurred at
PensOcols. 1t is reported that the United
States forces under command OF Lieutenant
Sleemmer have been attacked bv the Flori-
do rebels, and that a serious conflict ensued.
Other reports of vague character state
that the outbreak did not occur in the neigh.
borhood Of Fl. Pckens but in the immed.
ate vicinity OF Pensacola. No intelligence
OF definite character has been received,
but there is intense excitement and great
anxiety to learn Iurther particulars.
1t is understood that the Senate will ad
journ next week.
Or5ers have been issued from the Navy
Department for the sailing Of several ship
OF war, but their destination is not announ :
ced.
A special dispatch 10 the Commercial Ad
vertiser Us that VIM. Helmick, OF Ohio, Is
to have the appointment OF Commissioner
OF Patents in place OF Geo. c. Whiting, o
Virginia, the present incumbent.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-03-20


Greene Clay, son OF Brutus ]. CIoy, OF
Ky is appointed Secretary of Legation at
Spsin.
The amount involved in the Gaines case
is estimated voriousIy from two to fl teen
millions. Mrs. Gaines was in Court and
received the congratulations Of friends
The Louisiana act Of secession does not al.
feet the decision.
Commissioners Forsyth ard Crawford
yesterday sent an official notc asking recog
milton, stating that an answer would be cal
led for to day. The Secretary oI the Com.
mission accordingly called at the Stute
Department for reply, The response was
q request for time to consider their PROPOSE
lions, which was accorded. The opinion
prevails that the Administration will refer
the whole matter to the Senate for advice.
The Cabinet held two meetings TO- day.
1t is denied in Administration circles that
any unusual naval display is intended in
Southern Waters. The vessels at New
York are to be put in transport SERVICE
There are upwards of $500 troops waiting
conveyance northward in Texas.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-03-20
d. Thomas, of Dubuque. has been ten.

Dr.. Thomas, of Dubuque, has been ten.
dered the mission to Bogota.
Intelligence from Baltimore says the frst
resistance to Federal authority will be there.
The purpose Of the secessionisls is said to
be to resist sny Republicans taking possess
sion of Government Office in Baltimore to
the last.
Intelligence from Charleston states that
there exists pretty strong psr,y in South
Carolina opposed to ratiIying the montgom
cry Constitution who will resist il at every
point.
The Government OF the seeded States
hns appointed w L, Ysncey, p. A. Rost
A. w. Wh4un and T. Butler Kiog Specia
Commissioners to England snd France to
obtain recognition Of the'ipdependence, o.
the Confederate States, and to make such
commercial arrangements as their joint in
terests may require.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-03-20
Washington News.
WASHINGTON, March /;


The Supreme Court, to day, gave a decis,
ion in favor of Mrs. Gaines, nnd gave such
directions as will place her in possession OF
all the property Of Daniel Clark, of whom
she is the only legitimate Child.
The Court decided adversely in tbs Ken-
lucky and Ohio mandamus case. While
Announcing that the Governor OF a Sta.e
should surrender tujitives on proper proof,
it held that Congress cannot impose any
duty on a State officer, etc.
The Senate to day confirmed VIM. r..
Allen, Nathaniel Green aud Francis Blake,
Lieutenpnts in The Navy; Julius Meare,
Alex. w. Stark, d. NJ Cohen, 1t Lieuten.
aat,; and Jas. ForDey, Lewis NJ. Gyudsbo
rough, I'd Lieutenants in the Marine Corps
VIM. Allen, Pnst Muster at Auburn, N.
Y; Amos Jack, Naval Officer, Boston; Ru
.us Hosmer, Consul to Frankfort on the
Maine; Millard P. Phillips, Collector at
Salem, Mss; J. R. Jones, Marshal O.
Northern District OF Illinois; c. issIus M.
Clay, Minister to Spain.
The nomination OF Corwin to Mexico YVES
not acted ppon; his acceptance not being
determined upon.
The only nomination to-dDy was jacob
Holderman, Minister to Stockholm.
Opinions in the Albany Bridge cases are
reserved for next Term in December, till
which time the Court adjourned.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-03-20

OTThe following is the Official descrip-
tion Of the design Of the Flag recently
adopted BY the Congress Of the Confeder-
ate States. .s
"Red, white and red 10 the three equal
parts horizontally placed. The white be-
tween the RED, ,'blde 0nion, with seven stars,
10 the form Of circle reaching down TO the
lower red" z sGsw{4,ats:w e'
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-03-20

U@T K. F. Paine, Of Cleveland. entered
upon his duties Is y. y. District Attorney
pet Thursdsy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-06

NeW bFteaNs nlHy ~,
Col. Var Dorm. with 500 Texans, captured
$50 Federal troops, under Major SibIey, who
we're at Indianola. and attempted to escape
in two sailing vessels. Van Dorm pursued
them in three small steamers. Sibley sur
rendered. The olficees on parole. Tho
arms were turned over (private property ex-
Tccpted. lfhe mrn were allowed either to
join the Confederate army or take an oath
not to serve against it.
Annapolis, May 4.
The steamship Baltic will sail to day for
Newport with the families and professors Of
the Naval Academy here.
feet will also aail for Washington un.
der convoy.
The Allegheny was towed from Fort Mo
Henry yesterday. She will be heavily armed
% guard ship for Annapolis harbor.
The secretary OF Gov. Hicks says, the ap-
pointment Of the board 81 safety must prec-
pitate that State int civil war. Fhe mHioritv
OF the board are sworn to secession, and men
Of desperate political fortunes.
The Governor soon may have to retire to
Washington or the Pennsylvania line.
The great seal OF the State 10 at Ann apolis
and will be thrown into the Cheeaneake
sooner than be placed on an ordinances OF Sc
cession. The absence OF the seal 10 a veto.
Boston, May 4.
Orders have been issued for four new re-
giments OF infantry. Col. Fletcher Webster's
regiment will proceed to Fort Warren, next
Monday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-06

Throughout the South there is a universal
rally OF the military toward the North. Ev
srywhere the PEOPLE are talking Of the march
OF troops TO Virginia for the attack OF Wseh
incton, or I. Kentusky for the assault or
Cairo. These facts indicate that the public
IN that section are impressed with the idea
that their leaders intend to make these hos
tile demonstrations, and that the people gen.
erai'y aEe enthusiastic in the support Of their
leaders in these demonstrations. There
muss therefore be some truth in the rumors
which are so rife all over the country. and
there is eserv reason to apprehend that the
military lea ds.a - ~ s;h :, RI NJ nm rrriv
day make dash at Cairo and some point 10
the direction of Washington. Their troops
are impasientto be led into action; they are
spelling for fight, and they will brook no
long delay. Forces are rapidly gathering 10
Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri and CON.
contrasting in the direction OF Cairo.
Our Government is evidently well pre-
pared to meet the Secessionists under Davis
and Besureeard 10 Virginia and MARYLAND.
but we are not assured OF the safety OF
Cairo against sudden attack from Pillow,
at the bead Of the armed neutrals Of Ten.
nessee, Kentucky and Missouri. That poip.
IL one OF immense Importance, and il 10 to be
hoped that no measures will be spared to
prevent It's falling into the possession OF the
enemy. Such misfortune would sire the
Southern heart" to such an intense heat al
enthusiasm that the border States would
precipitate themselves into revolution with
one universal yell Of triumph.
Two regiments Of troops might be 10 read
mess TO march from this point to Cairo du-
ring the present week, and nothing should
be left in donb. by longer delay.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-06

GTThe American Flag has been buried at
various points down South with such OBJ.
scene and biasphemous ceremonies AZ would
shame the Devil Worshippcrs Of Dahomey
itself. Men who participate 10 scenes OF such
attempted 1ishonor to the stars and stripes
which have been consecrated by the blood OF
heroes and patriots in many . welI-foueht
bsstle By land and sea, are unworthy to en-.
JOY the blessings VI Government founded
By our Revolutionary Fathers. Let swif,
Obstruction overtaks them, and let their
memories rot, that the land may no longer
- rre.u.aee : itha their srvason, and that ira,
tors, 10 all time to come, may treuble q,
their fate!
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-06
The strsinisns Nonpiussed.

The strGfntams hoDptussed.
The Virginia State authorities made dash
at the Harper's Ferry Armory, and at the
Gospors Navy Yard before their ACT Of Sc
cession became public. They were foiled ct
the one place BY the burning Of the arms and
Armory, and at the other BY the sinking Of
the vessels. And so, q day or two After
wsrds, when Gen. Bonham, at the head OF
Eve hundred South Carolina troops, arrived
at Richmond, the Virginia troops were not
armed aad equipped to follow him to Wash
ipgton City, and the grand stroke OF the Sc
cession Campaign turned up q failure. In
the meantime, thousands Of troops from the
North were pouring through Maryland to
Washington, and threatening all the acces-
sible points in Virginia; and 90 Gov. Letch-
er, instead Of accompanying Gen. Bonham
On an expedition, sat down in the Executive
Office at Richmond, on the evening Of the
day Of Bonham's arrival, and issued Pro-
cl0mdfion In that Proclamation be sets
forth that whereas, on the week before, there
appeared imminent danger Of an invasion Of
that Commonwealth; therefore, the State OF
Virginia bad, in self defence, DO, seised
Harper's Ferry and Gosport. That vas
snesking lie, as Letcher and all bis traitorous
host knew full we'll that there was no rur.
pose then to invade Virginia. Gov Letcher
further proclains, that he don't want any
sT00ps 70 come into Richmond from
other portions of the State, a. more had al-
ready arrived than were needed, and more
over, be don't want the citisens to engage In
soy more private forays, but 10 wait orders
from the Government of the State.
The Secessionists were taken aback: and
Governor Letcher's conduct in the premises
reminds as OF the humble bearing Of q dog
caught 10 the act Of killing q sheep.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-06

RT Cor0Hs.-The sudden changes OF our
climate are sources Of Pulmonary. Bronchial
and Asthmatic affections. Experience hav-
ing proved that simple remedies often act
speedily and certainly when taken 10 the ear
~ stages Of the disease, recourse should at
once be had to "BRowN's BRONCHIAL rRo-
cnEs,o or Losenges, let the Gold, Cough, or
Irritation Of the Throat be over so slight. as
by this precaution more serious attack may
be eaectually warded Of. PUBLIC SPEAKEas
and SINGERS will find them ffectual for clear
ing and strengthening the voice. See adj
vertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-06

One Kentucky regiment has completed it,
organization and rendered its services direc,
50 the Secretary of War. The ball il in mo :
ton, and it 10 nov thought that Kentucky
will make up her full compliment of troops
for tho defence Of tho stripes and stars in
spite Of their double dealing, trsacherous
hearted Governor.