Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-03-08

l. On motion OF MT. haiei COluullltee vi Two
was appointed to wait on the President, and
inform him that the Senate was ready to re-
ceive any communication he might be pleased
to make
Messrs. Hale and Douglas were appointed
such Committee, and Immediately proceeded
to perform their duty.
The Senate here took recess till 40 P
| NJ
On the Senate again coming to order Mr..
| Hale reported that the Committee had per-
/ formed their duty, and the President informed
| them that he would forthwith communic cate in
| writing. After short interview Mr.. Nicolly
the private Secretary of the President appear
ed with message, when, on motion Of Mr..
Hale, the Senate went into executive session at
half past 4.
The following gentlemen were confirmed as
members of Mr.. Lincolns Cabinet:
Hon. WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary Of
Stale.
Hon. SALMON P. CHASE. Secretary Of the
| Treasury.
Hox.. SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War.
Hox. GIDEON WELLEs, Secretary Of the Ma
ry. ...-.-..-- ..-.
HoN. MoNrooxERy BLAIR, Post Master Gen
erai.
Hon. CALEB B. SMITH, Secretary Of the In
terror.
Hon. EDWARD BATES, Attorney General.
The votes were unanimous for all except
Bates and Blair, four or five votes being cast
against each of these gentlemen-that many
objecting to them because they were unwilling
that any ono from the slave States should go
| into the Cabinet
A large crowd assembled around the doors,
| anxious to hear the result of the session.
| Several State Delegations this morning, at
different times, paid their respects to President
| Lincoln, prominent among them were those
| from Pennsylvania and Massachusetts The lat
/ tar as did the former, assembled in The east
room, when Mr.. Lincoln making his appearance
| Mr.. lIanscom introduced Hon. Chas. R. Train,
who in briefly addressing Mr.. Lincoln. said:-
/ Massachusetts had read his Inaugural, and
would stand by it, and that from none would it
meet with more cordial support than the
| Old Bay State
Mr.. Lincoln replying. said substantially
am thankful for this renewed assurance Of kind
feeling and confidence and supp1rt of the Old
| Bay State, in so far as you, NJ. Chairman,
! have expressed, in behalf of those you repre-
sent, your sanction of what have cnunciated
in my Inaugural. This is very grateful 10 my
| feelings. The object was one Of great dcca-
! cy, in presenting my views at the opening oil
| an administration unlcr the peculiar circu n
stances attending my entrance upon the OF
cial duties.
Connected with the Government studied
all the points with great anxiety, presented
them with whatever of ability and sense ol
justice could bring to bear. If it meet the
/ appreciation of our good friends in Massachu-
sets, shall be exceedingly gratifed, while
hope it will meet the appreciation Of our
friends everywhere. l am thankful for the ex-
pressions of those who have voted with us, and
| like every other man of you, like them Ger
| tairly as do others. (Laughterl
As President, in the administration Of the
| Government, hope 10 be man enough not TO
know one citizen Of the United States from
the other, (cries of good ~ nor one section
from the other. I shall be gratifed to have
the good friends of Massachusetts, and others
who have thus far supported me in these ma
terial views, still support me in carrying them
cut
Mr.. Lincoln excused himself from further re-
marks on account of pressing business, and
therefore retired wi thout further ceremonies
than farewell.
Gen. Scott and Secretary Holt were also
visited --
Gen. Scott made a brief, patriotic and
friendly speech.
Mr.. Holt expressed himself honorcd by the
visit. and his regret that the brief time he had
occupied the War Department had not ena-
bled him TO do more for the country.
WASHINGTON, March 4.-Major Anderson
up to the 4th of March, has continued to
speak Of his condition as safe, and to express
his opinion that reinforcemcuts had better not
be sent to him. . ..-...s -.-
The drafts drawn by e7-secretary Dix on
! the Assistant Treasury at New Orleans, to
pay for work done on the Custom House, aud
also the drafts by ex-Postmaster General
King, on the same postofice, ip connection
with the post service, amounting to between
100000 and 100000, have been returned
unpaid r... s...s
Ex-Prosident Buchanan departed on his
journey TO Wheatland this afternoon. He
was escorted to the railroad depot by m moun-
ted and two infantry companies, together with
the committee from that locality and promi-
nent citizens of washington. He exchanged ma
ny farewell hand shakings and appeared to be
deeply effected by the manifestations offriend-
ship, and when he bowed adeu to the large
crowd as the train was about to start, they
further testified their respect by vigorous
! cheers. -f
The Republicans he'd a caucus this MORN
ing to arrange the Standing Committees.
A large number of citizens of Kentucky
and Indiana are here urging the promotion OF
Major r. Anderson, and Biigadier General
vice General Twiggs stricken from the rolls,
as recently Published officially fpr treachery.
The Republicans OF all shades arc delighted
with President Lincoln's Inaugural. 1t satis-
fes the independent Union men Of all parties.
and few or none were found TO object to its
temper or positions. rr- es...-...
Martin q. Crawford one of the Comniss-
ioners Of the Southern Conlr,lcracy, nccredit-
ed to negotiate with the Administration, has
arrived here. -.s5 s. ..,s-.-..-
Illinois citizens called to day on mir. Sew
ard, who among other matters, said: Gentle
| mCn If You want TO save this Administra-
tion and have it successful and profitable to
the country, implore you &c remember that
the battles for freedom have been fought and
won. Henceforth forget that freedom was
ever in danger, and exert your best influence
now te save the Union. Let it not be said
that the Republican party won the first, last
and only victory over the dissolution of the
Union. Remember that the way to main
tain the integrity of the Republican party, is
to maintain the Union. ...-...
The point at which the enemy strikes is al
ways the point yon should defend Freedom.
is always within the Union. - ....
1t is understood that Mr. Lincoln will de-