Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-12
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From the South.

Tennessee in Favor Of the Union by Large
MQorities-Gen. Scott Orders the Troops
to be Ready for Duty in Washington on The
12h inst En- Governor Floyd Prepared
for Tridt--.The President elect Leaves Home
Rsligiously OUer,Ohslned, Relying Upon
DiVine Providence Alone, asking the
Prayers Of The Congregation Amid Many
Tears. 'i'
WASHINGTON, February 10.--Rumors are
afloat relating to some new, scheme for re-
opening the Tehuantepec route to California
1t is said that several millions of capital have
already been subscribed in New York, and
that Duncan, Sherman & Co. are engaged in
the matter.
The Tennessee delegation are in receipt of
dispatches to day, showing the result of the
election in that State yesterday. The Union
men have carried every thing before them,
by overwhelming majorities.
General Scott has ordered all the forces of
the District to be ready to perform duty on
the 18th inst, the day previous to the count
ing of the electoral vote in the House. No
difficulty is anticipated, however.
Ex-Governor Floyd will be here next week
to submit himself to the criminal laws of this
District. he pronounces all charges frivo-
tary Thompson, aided by the Administration.
General Wightman, Of the District militia,
refused a commission to Captain Schaffer,
who is not considered sound on the Union
question.
LOUISVILLE, KY, February 1l.-Memphis
gives between 300 and 800 majority for the
Union candidates to the Convention. Re-
turns from West Tennessee indicate the
election Of Union candidates.
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from, all the Union candidates are elected
by overwhelming meiorities. The Conveu-
ton is defeated by large majority. Vote
of Nashville-Union candidates, 2990; Sc
cession, 555. For a Convention, 1890; no
Convention, 1907. I .-I,-
SPRNGFHLD, ILL, February 1l.-Mr. Lin
coin left the hotel at 7:30 A. NJ accompanied
by large concourse to the depot, where
nearly 1000 citizens had already collected.
| After be hsd shaken hands with number of
his friends, he took his stand on the platform
of the car and spoke as follows:
| "Ny FTiends-No one, not in my position,
can appreciate the sadness feel in this part
ing. To this people l owe all that am
Here 1 have lived more than a quarter Of Q
century; here my children were born, and
one of them lies buried.
81 know not how soon shall see you
| dRulhe n uubJ OONOlNOo upOh hAC uhICh -
perhaps, greater than that which has de.
yolYed upon any other man since the day;
of Washington. 49,. ... .......- ..-.-.r.,-.t
! "He never would have succeeded except
I for the aid OF Divine FrSyidenee, upon which
| he at all times relied. find tsSsst can moi
succeed without the same divine aid wh,ct
| sustained him, and in the same Almighty
Being place my reliance for support.
hope you, my friends, will all pray that
may receive that divine assistance, withou
which l can not succeed, but with whicl
success is certain. Again, bid you all al
affectionate farewell" Loud applause ant
cries of 1--WE will pray for you" ..-..
During the speech, Mr.. Lincoln betrayed
much emotion, and the crowd was affected
to tears. The train left at precisely half-pas
eight.
, The following persons accompanied Nj
n. in: j. G. Nicolay, Private Secretary /
EiHSy, 'ident. elect; John Hay, Robert I
1GS IiSod1I STeG Ma, 9r Hunter United States Army
Col OS, SIMMER, pnited states army; Uoi. z
4. Elisworth, Hon. ]. K. Dubois, Stat
Auditor. Cor. W. II. Lamon, aid to Gov
Yates; judge David Davis, Hon. o. ii
Browning. Z. L. Baker, editor Springfield
Journal, Robert IrHyin, N. B. Judd, Georgt
Latham.
Mrs. Lincoln remains in SPRINGFIELD until
next week, and will meet Mr.. Li:ocoln in
New York. la = 20