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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-03-08

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believe in themselves, and are accustomed 70
rely on their resources from an early period.
Whena resolute young fellow steps up to
the great bully, the World, and takes him
boldly by the beard, he is eften surprised to
find itcome off in his hand, and that it was
only tied on to scare away timid adyentufers.
I have seen young men more than once, who
came TO q great city without a single friend,
support themselves and pay fof their eduea :.
ton, lay up money in few years, grow rich
enough TO travel, and establish themselves
in life, without ever asking 81 Of any person
which they had not earned, But these are
exceptional cases. There are hOrse-taners
born SO, we all know; there are women
tanners who bewiteh the sex as the pied
piper bedeyiled the children Of Hamelin I;
and there are world-tsmers, who eau make
any community, even a Yankee one, get
down and let them jump on It's back AZ easily
as Mr.. RaIey saddIed "Cruisersp IS, n
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-03-08

Soon after supper, the Presidential party
retire, the company begins to thin off, but
the dancing, wiihai, with more liyeliness, is
resumed, and continued to the "wee sma'
hours of the morning. The ball-a beauti-
full spectacle of decorations, illuminations,
fair women, costumes and decorum-has
been, to close observer, somewhat mel
sneholy affair, abounding in fears and fore'
bodings Of coming evil, while financially, we
apprehend, the enterprise win prove losing
| speculation.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-15

city aud capitol police were out in full force and tho
regulars here kept in readiness for instant sotion
committee. to consist OF the Mayor and two members
of either branch of the City Council has been appointed
make preparations for the reception of the President
elect The magnitude OF the frauds in the Interior De-
partmen disclosed by the researches of the investigating
committee is positively enormous Much of the report
has been anticipated by correspondents The committee
o. conference the Chriqni appropriation item
having quite lively time it il understood the ques-
ton whether they shall recommend the ratification Of the
conditional Chiriq contract OF May 2st 1852 II &C
copied it must be accepted This session. hence the
uous forts to stavc il of.
The Peace Congress expected to report tomorrow.
It is believed that, demand the "Coniederated
States will be recognize as Government de (aeto The
moderation and probable reconstruction tendencies of
the Southern Convention and the result of the late cleo
ton have produced somewhat more hopeful tone of
feeling SIC
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-15
OUR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.

WASHINGTON, Feb IL, 1851.
Today being the second Wednesday in February, the
day appointed for the purpose by the of 1892 the
ballots for President and Vice President we're counted
according to the first section Of the twelfth amendment
After prayer and the reading of the Journal the Senate
proceeded 10 the House, the Sergeant alarms leading
the way followed by the Vice President Clerk Of Senate
official with the certified ballots aud the Senator's two
aud two The latter their arrival the hall of the
House we're accommodated with seats the Spea
ker's desk and lon. John c. Breckenridge taking the
chair proceeded open the ballots handing them
opened to the tees OF the House and Senate alternately
who then read out the ut The crowd ia the galleries
was IMMENSE and from the number OF Commissioners on
the floor the hall itself presented most animated sP-
pearance The utmost decorum prevailed, the only
breaches arising from laughter and smotheIed APP
pause when the name Of South Carolina proposed.
The fnal result as announced by the Vice President,
that Abraham Lincoln of Illinois elected President,
and Hannibal Hamn, OF Maine, Vice President of the
United States received perfect silence The Sen
ale then retired to It's chamber, and joint CON-
m,tee was appointed to officially apprise Lincoln aud
Hamn OF their eectio1 No disturbance occurred du.
ring the day though in anticipation Of some trouble, the
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-15

THE GREAT ROBBERY AT MISREPRESENTATION
FIATTENED

Read the astounding facts figures and testimony sub
nitted to Congress- in the report which we publish to-
dly Of the House Committee of lnycslig lon, touching
the late stupendous rouds upon the public Treasury, n
the distractions IA of the Indian Trust bonds from the
Interior Department In the evidence thus submitted,
the fact which overshadoWs all other facts is that the
government robber who stand the head OF the forty
thieves is John B. Floyd, the late Secretary of War
Floyd stands charged as having issued 'acceptances
Unauthorized by law and fraudulent and deceptive in
their character" to the extent of untold millions -
Called to an account by Senator Benjamin, in the
progress OF this corrupt business, this immaculate
Floyd pretending repentance promised to sin in this
way no more aud yet it appears that within few
months after this promise of reformation he lad issued
over two millions of these fraudulent and decep
tive accepaucs. The committee show him up az about
the most Incompetent imbecle negligent, reckless, nm
scrupulous corrupt and shameless public agent that has
ever occupied any position of responsibility under the
government OF the United States.
This is the chvac FLOYD who resigned his seat IN the
Cabinet because his honor pledged not 10 send an
reniorcemcnts to Fort SUMTER and because Mr. Bucha
nan refused stand by this pledge of di'union con
spra;1r Indicted az a IoJbcr OF the Treasury, let Us
hope that justice viii be done to this immaculate Floyd
Thu report Of the ouss Committee 50 far as he Is con
cernei, Is positively astounding and tattens out Floyd
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-15

VmGuIA Asn NORM CARoLlSA RAILROAD. The bill
to incorporate the Milton and Naneeyyie Railroad, TO
connect with the North Carolina Road at the workshops,
eed in the North Carolina Senate passed its third
re- ne Monday, by majority OF eight 1t is whou.
retc ion, and give the privilege of connection with
the Ri, hmond nd Danvie Rilroad. bill introduc.
ed T. Incorporate milar company aud which has pass
cd TO third reading in the House Of Commons provides
that any connection with Virginia Railroad leading to
q CIV OF Richmond shall be forfeiture o the Compi-
nys charter and restricts the guage Of the road TO the
same as that Of the North Carolina Central Railroad
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-15
MOVEMENTS OF MR. LINCOLN.

MRS. LINCOLN AND HkR TWO SONS JOIN THE PARIi-AN-
OTHER DEMAND FOR A SPFECH-A GENTLE RkNoNSTRANCE
-DEPARrURE FROM INDiASAPOLls-HE ADDRESSES TIE
KENTCCHiANs AND ASSURES THEM OF MS GOOD WILLIE
SAYS M WILL RESPECT ALL THE COMPROMISES OF THE
CONSTITUTION, &c, sc.
ISpIANAPoLis, Fab. Gov. Morton called on Mr.
Lincoln this morning the Bates House, and escorted
HIN and part OF the Presidential corege to the uoerna
toral mansion, where the party breakiasted.
Mrs Lincoln and her two sons arrived this morning
aud Joined the party Immense crowds commenced ga
theriGg at the Bates House at daylight, and at ococL
available space the hotel was occupied The
crowd in the parlcrs reception rooms and halls we're
equally great
Last night, previous to Mr. Lincolns departure from
tie Ble' House, he again introduced from the bal
oOny by Hon. Sol Meredith. Mr.. Lincoln said he had
speech TO make If he made speeches wherever ms
friends desired be would not he able to reach the natloL
al capital at the appointed time. He ence more thanked
the assembage for the reception aud trusted We all mghI
meet again undor one flag of one union He babe them
aitc ionate farewell At quarter past ten o'clock,
Mr. Lincoln and were escorted 10y the Goyefnor ana
committee of the Legislature the depot and depart
ed amid the shouts OF the multitude. Capt II w haz
ard L. s. NJ at the request Of Mr.. Lincoln joined the
party h.re.
MORRIS, Ind, $40 P. NJ, Feb. II.
The train bearing the President family aud inviled
guests arrived without detention Large and enthusiast
tic crowds assembled the stations; the train cropped
at Shebyville and Greenburg only, where Mr. fneoif
appeared at the end Of the rin and spoke lie "
words
E9ery pref auon has been taken BY the railroad com
pany to eLsure the safety Of the train fsgmen are sta
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-15
MR.. LINCOLNS RESPONSE.


Gov. Morton aud ieow-ctzcns of the State OF lodi.
ana-Most heartily do thank you for this magnificent
reception, and VIII lie take 70 myself any share
OF the compliment thus paid, than that which err
tains to a mere iDstrument-an accidental instrument
perhaps should say-oi great cause yet must look
upon it a magnificent reception and as such most
heartily do thank you for it.
You have been pleased to address yourselves TO me
cheerly in behalf OF this glorious MON in which We live
in all OF which you have my hearty sympathy and as
far may be within my power, will have and in
separately my hearty consideration While do not tx
psct upon this OCCASION any occasion till after
get to Washington, attempt any lengthy Speech will
only say that the salvation Of this Union there needt
but one single thing-tbe hearts of people like yours
Applause When the people rise in masses in behal
OF the Union and the liberties Of their country, truly
may lie it be said, The gates of Hell shall not prevail
against it," Renewed applause
lu all the trying positions in which shall be placed
and doubtless shall be placed in many trying ones my
reliance will be upon you and the people OF The United
s ateS, aud wish you TO remember nov and forever
that il is your business and not NINE that il the Union
OF these States and the liberties Of this ope should be
lost it is but little any fifty years OF age
but great deal thirty millions Of people that inha6
these United States and TO their pO'tery IN all coming
times.
1t is your business to rise up and preserve the Unor
and liberty. For your akes aud not for nine de- If,
they shall be coDsttutionally pr served.
l. as already ntimatcd avn but an accidental instru
men', temporary aud 10 for but limited time but
appeal to you again TO continue to bear in mind tina
with you, aud not with politicians, not with Presidents
not with office seekers but with you is the question
shall the Union and stall the liberties of this countr
be preserved TO the latest generation" Loud and pro
louged appla use
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-15

TIE Ses York Herald in speaking OF O. various sub
divisions Of party 90 the N'rt SAYS there is one 10 favor
Of no compromise with he sou'h and rg d coercion,
even 70 civil var Itaid aid ve most heartily endorse
tbe assertion My Of che ,.rgy belong TO hi, party
.nd We hope there ever should be civil "ar they all
h.. ,i,c.d IA, tb. mt Of every bttle.'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-15
WONT GIVE THEN LIP

The Savannah RsD1bleaH repudiates the idoI th.t l,
formation OF the Southern COME derscy has DESTROYED the
Government framed By Washington, Jeferson md their
associates. 1t says we have resurected from tia
of time aud political passions and placed IL once
on the highway 10 greatness and renown Il had
been abused cebauched and destroyed by Others and
for the South has been reserved the honor Of
TO ts iprstne purity aud vigor."
Another act in keeping with those already performed
by the new Conederacy yet remains TO be doDe in the
judgment OF the Republican,. il is thus presented:
They have revived the Government and Constitution
Of their fathers let them alot that govern.
ment the dshonored Gag Of the heroes Of other days
the Stars and SipCs-and call upon the friends Of luz.
tce aud equal gh- 10 rally around u. IL is ours by
right and should be left desecrAton by ysnda
hands Those glorious old tunes too, "HoH Columbia
and "7ze Star Spangisd Banner" are ours, and we
should wrest them from tongues that dsbOnor and pol
lutte their soustrrng strains All these come from the
South aud we have never seen the day when We sere
not willing fight for property in them, il need be
at the cannons mouth
The Republican expresses the hope tina. there will be
incorporated in the Constitution Of the Union pro.
vision that no State should be admitted into the Coned
erlcy except by Of two thirds Of both branches
Of Congress.
MAINE IN MOTION.
Amemoria hos been forwarded from Portland Maine
to Senator Fessenden for presentation TO Congress
nesy praying that body adopt "snch OF con
citation aud compromise shall heal sectional strife re.
store public confidence and cement for all coming time
those bonds which, in the earlier days OF the public
constituted the basis of national strength aud upon
which rest under God only hope and faith for trans
hitting TO poserty the precious inheritance ACHE, ed
us By the common efforts and sacrifices Of wise pa
trotic ancestry" The memorial, which indicates
preference for any particular measure OF compromise
subscribed to by 500 sgnaures collected in very few
days. aud representing all shades OF party feeling Tho
names of eight Influential cergymen and OF The Rev.
David w Bacon, the Roman Catholic Bishop Of Maine
are amended a the uetitlon,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-15
GREAT FLOOD AT ALBANY.

AtnaNl, Feb. 1.-The ice in the river above here
broke away this morning, doing immense damage in the
city by raising the water above the banks. Steamers,
barge canal boats, &c were driven the docks and
into the streets. State street bridge complete wreck,
aud several stores along the docks have been deuoli-h
ed The water is still rising rapidly, indicating that the
ice is still gorgei below. Much further damage -
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-15
y,,. Tn in ,Iis,iss PpI.

We iearu from DE Memphis SpPeai, that The '-r
,,i Lerisstte nos 30 ssi0n. hz- levied AN addiuoua
"a u Sfv Der cent pOn the Pfessat s'-e ia' and a1
,ho,r.s ,he Governor q borros t~o millions u dollar
at 10 per cent payable 10 Que 'Eo aud 'h'es years O1
Of the aecruirg revenues Of be state Pine Hi'' 81
Oas hOose, Ae.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-15

FRIDAY MORNING., FEBRUARY ., 1851.
no CORRESPONDENT'


Ws printed ol yesterday ar a1strc. Of Che Report
from he Se,c. Committee appointed boy the House oil
R.p-,1ca..-gs 90 investigate .le rece-t deicauons l
tH, Ia5an Trust Fund The repor, proposes TO es's'
Isl tbese facts namely
That ez-scert,arg Floyd was .upHcltedi1 Che robbery
Tat che P,e,iiel, was aots. %, che fraud year ago
T 10 tbe Clerk Bey was made an Instrument of ty de
carspir4tor- That Russell is lcar.uly involved u tbe
t-41.scaou. and that tas Government loses over SIX nib
Ions Of dollars TIE reror. also shows ada, disposition
w made of the stolen bonds and chat they we're forced
upon the msrse, ia al. parts @. The country.
Toe evidence O. Senator Ben lmia of Louisiana, is
perhaps the worst record agaias, Floyd Mr. Benjamin
te.-sss that, having been written 90 6y Ne.-rs Duncan,
Sherman. s. Co., of New ors Tor DIS opinion ls 20 ;ae
LEGALITY of acceptance ,s.sd by Governor Floyd 90 Eus-
s.u Majors WadI.r. s.. was mentioned IN chat letter
chat these drafts obey were then called were off
lsrsI r negotiation With che assurance that they were
issued with che appreciation Of hs Pre lent and Auo--
rsr-eucaL MI. Bon. .m.- therefore visited Che Pres.-
dent and submitted che inquiry Co h.m The President
replied th.t Pc knew nothing abol. tle matter tl-t
td,, bad been issued vt.hou. aay knowledge of bis chat
le $50 TOT know tv virtue of what av they were issued
b., .aatle Nr. B1. Iua. might r.,yis GyyeuorF.oyl
had issued Them Dc bad issued them properly aud th.t
De- had better apply Co h.m Governor FLOYD 20 as,er
Gain by virtue OF what 'as De Was acting. Mr. Benjamin
accordingly made application TO Floyd. and after hear
luz very amc explanation from hm. suggested chat be
~as s,r.rg impsa-t,t, The Secretary gave the soma
tor sssuIlUc.- tagt Ie eo.l a,cer, no more Never
.as.ass ...- further a evidence l.t subsequent, -a
bus promise. and saa-s aeat, oaa acknowledgment 90
che iuesa.., Of DTS proceedings N1. FLOYD ac,aAl.y
slei 0,ar tso millions %. c,.er .lr-es.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-15
NOTICE.

rDHE COPARTNERsHP the IN In the pro
prietOrhp aud editorial Of the Virginia Index
Is issoiyed.
Cab-u IS alone authorized TO collect the debts due 10 IN
eerD him all persons having claims against VIII spP
~ payment b. ~ DEWITT
n h-ssA I. w. cAREII.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-15
ANOTHER PLAN OF SETTLEMENT

1t is stated that the Hon. Reverdy Johnsons resolu
tion amended in the following FORM has in the Confer
ence been carried by 10 to Iowa and Massachusetts,
not bang present
"Congress shall have no power to legislate upon the
sui sct Of sevi;ude anywhere, except perform its d-
ties under the constitution in respect TO fugives from
service or labor and TO suppress the foreign slave trade
nor shall any territorial government have power sane
ton or protect involuntary servude in any Territory
north Of the southern boundary Of Kansas and the north
boundary Of New Mexico nor to ohbit, or impair,
ct the holding Of persons 10 service or labor in any
Territory soul OF said ne in the as such
persons held and protected utdr the laws Of the
State Territory from which they we're emo.ed."
This vote was mixed, and only dgnhed preference
for the pending proposition others which bad been
presented. Several who voted negatively, expressed
their Singness to accept it as 6nay, If nothing bet
could he done Mr. Johnsons resolution Is intended
10 be added U portion Of the Guthrie plan.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-15

The following Senate tl, was passed
Bsfs.9-.sftrtle g.1srq' d-ss,i'g, That 10 shall be
unlawful for any person resident Of this State, TO
fh wish -u lines u any of the waters Of the Chesapeake
BAY and i.s tributaries, below tdewaer in this State.
Ua motion. the House adjourned.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-05-09

ST.. PAUL Passive can safely rec
commend this paper as the best published
in Minnesota-the DEMOCRAT of course ex-
ceptcd. 1t contains the latest and fullest
telegraphic news, items received by the la
test mails, interesting miscellany, moneta-
tary articles, etc. 1t has also been selec-
ted as one of the two papers in Minnesota,
to publish the United States laws Of the
next Congress, beginning with the extra
session Of July 4th. 1t is the only Saint
Paul paper which will publish the laws of:
6cially. Those wishing St. Paul paper
should subscribe tor the Press. 80
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-05-09
characterization.

AS the people of the Free States value
the government, let there be no insubor-
dination. Suggest, advise, letition, dis
cuss-use all respectful and constitutional
means to keep the Administration posted
as to the wishes Of the people; but at any
sacrifice of feeling, submit %, and obey the
legal authorities. Any kind of coercing
the Government should be frowned down
by every patriot. There is no reason to
doubt the patriotism and wisdom of Mr..
Lincoln and his Cabinet Of course they
will not do just as overy one thinks best at
all times but they must be better acquain-
ted with all the circumstances than others
can be. Let US give them full &C nfidcnce,
and hearty cooperation, thanking God that
Mr.. Stewards cool conservatism stands in
the way Of the suddenly aroused passions
Of our people. We blamed the concilia-
ting course of Seward and Cameron while
there appeared to be danger that any hol-
low compromise should be hatched; but
now, that vigorous measures are taken to
put down the rebellion, their past course
so much more throws the rebels in tho
wrong and stimulates the ardor of loyal
citizens. When any move is made that
folks at distance disapprove let US wait
and see 1t appeared unwise to order the
troops back from Cockeysville, and Mr..
Lincoln was greatly blamed but the cor
respondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer,
who was there, Gays they were completely
surrounded by the Marylar ders, who had
artillery planted to sweep their ranks on
all sides; and they had only their mus
kets It would have been terrible to have
provoked a battle under such circumstan-
ces. Shall we blame the Administration
for being tender Of the lives of its defen-
dc,s?
Then it is complained that Mr.. Lincoln
did not kick the Mayor of Baltimore out
Of the White House. We should be sor-
~ he should SO far forget the dignity Of
his Office; and in his tempo1izing policy
with Gov. Hicks and Mayor Brown be
was dealing with professed friends; and he
is much more respectable in being too
lenient and deferring too much to their
opinion than in any error on tho other
side Let US not complain that these un-
dutifal children in our family republic
wants little paternal leniency in hone of
keeping them firm going further astray.
Let loyal citizens avoid characterization.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-05-09

The PHILADELPHIA INQuIRER.-This
is. emphatically, the best newspaper we
receive. 1t is of the form and size of the
Tribune, and gives the latest-aside from
Il 9 Telegraph c-fu)lest aad most interes-
ting news we receive anywhere. While
heretofore it has been altogether too con:
servative to suit our views, it has taken u
bold and fearless stand in the present cri-
els. The manner IN which We appreciate
it can BE- seen by the many extracts from
itwhich ~ i've in our columne. LAX :.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-05-09

Hon. STEPHEN MILLER, Of St. Cloud,
has decli"ed the Receivcrship Of St. Cloud
Land Office. MIR. Miller was candidate
for the Surveyor Generalship, and we are
glad he has had the spirit to resent in q
proper manner the tender Of petty clerks
berth, while those who are far beneath
him in respect Of talents and service, are
given the fat places Of the government in
this State. We wish others who have
been slig GIFTED in this way, would resent the
indiguity with equal spirit.-Rochester
P6st, ~. 60, :, 81
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-05-09
Letter From Fort Aberc,ombie

DEAR DEMOCRAT The month of March
passed without showing any signs of approach
ing spring; but early in April the weather
moderated great deal, and steady DRILLING
rain set in, which continued several days, re
moving every vestige Of snow, and causing the
river to rise to an alarming height. The Pc
ninsnla upon which the original cantonment
was built, was completely submerged; the Wa
ter rising over the tops of many of the houses
which tho earth covered roofs alone prevented
frem being doated away. One company of
troops, and all the families who lived in the
cantonment were obliged to move for safety to
the open prairie, where the new cantonment
was being built.
The river continued to rise until the 18th,
when it Was TWEEN; y.two feet above its winter
Of the prairie The river bottoms were flooded
to the depth Of ten and fifteen feet, and in some
places half mile wide:
In some places where there were sloughs or
swales, which at times Serve partially to drain
the fiat prairie land, the water now flowed
through, and spread over the lower parts Of
the prairie, forming ponds of considerable ex
tent, but only one or two feet deep. .
Considerable damage was sustained by the
post Su,ler, who was unable to remove all his
goods before the water Was so high as to pre-
vent.
Measures were taFen for the preservation Of
commissary and hospital stores, and other
property, by the building of large platforms of
timber upon which the property was secured,
out Of reach of any possible rise of the water.
Providentially the waters receded without do
ing any serious damage. The river has already
fallen eight feet, and is still falling. !. ...'
81 .~. ..SIA. j .I 80 - MILES,