The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-10
THE WORKS IN CHARLESTON HARBoR.

"ofks IN the narD nave made f0fmidabie process within
few days, under General Bouvegard
Sumter 70 day.
SPEECH OF WIN. C. RIvEE, OF VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, Va, March 8, 1851.
Vim. G. Rives addressed large meeting TO- night on
the subject Of the Peace Conference propositions His
remarks looked TO the Cancellation Of the border States
and the eventual reconstruction Of the Union. He Dc
nounced secession. There was much enthusiasm.
AFFAIRS IN MARYLAND.
OUR BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE.
BALTIMORE, March s, 1851.
HoU President Linoosm's Inaugural Is Eaimased- Crit
cisms TAreon-lb E6sd-Ar. Lincoln and TIE Unisss-
Preparations to Oroaeise PooaJM Union PoJy-Ks
Mission, 6c.-Neapopey CriticiSAs-Gou Hicks and tie
Leoislats~e-7he State Convention-The Border States
Office Scyom6sevs-CMaom House and Post Office AppoSnt-
messts, &C., dc.
The long and anxious suspense In anticipation Of Mr.
Lncoln's Inauguration u over. We have reached
and passed the point TO which thousands looking
with painful solicitude. Anxiety for relief from heavy
financial expressions and the uncertainty Of political az
fairs involving nation most prominently marked.
Something that would restore parazed confidence and
cheer the dropping spirits Of merchants business
mechanics and the industrial classes generally consttut
ed the basis Of our patient hopes
Ipropose to give YOU nearly possible the estima
ton In which President Lncons inaugural is held by the
people Of this city do this too after free interchange
OF sentiment with those most interested and best capable
Of Judging embracing prominent politicians Of all parties
business men, merchants and mechanics, whom have
known for twenty years. not emitting out gvings Corn
change and other public marts.
significant criticism compared II to dose Of homeo
pahc medicine, which, whether taken large small
amounts, made difference to the patient Words cal
cuated rather to obscure than eucidate principles
leading characteristics Is in but badly reiterated
complication Of the miserable way side speeches en- route
barring Baltimore, from Springfield TO Washington The
reader left just where he before-that u.s. most
unsatisfactory and painful condition of doubt VINO cares
for negrom in the Territories out Of the Territories
for the moral Of slavery or Of slavery for repub
canism any other ISM when the momentous fact Of
shpud this msn e. he Vest stand his uace at
federal capital, when its very pillars are trembling 10
their foundations and tell in substance and in spirit
must have patience to await the outworking Of doc
rine which has caused all this evil? Why does he add
insult to injury by ntimating the recttude Of
institutions existing in one half the empire over which
he claims to preside?
General sentiment within city and so far as have
heard expressed pronounced the inaugural effort of
President Lincoln signal failure. Except with those
who expected nothing definite or satisfactory causes
signal disappointment 1t is not looked upon as having
even the merit of boldness in wrong prudence in
right? Ask close his opinion, and he answers,
wishy washy Ask him what he expects from its ef-
feet, and he says, " No good--perhaps no additional
evln His response is-a am in the dark much, If
not more than before it was born into the world I'VE
looked TO this for relief; now must grope through
thicker clouds in search of something else.p
Fortunately the Union and Mr. Lincoln are two things.
Whilst he is the ephemeral embodied representative Of
important dogmas and of broken political faction, it
remains child Of affection with the sovereign people, 10
be nursed and nurtured them when he grows power
less and is forgotten Hope, therefore, still fingers in
We
for expression Of sentiment coming with potency
from the masses that will yet restore our country to its
wonted position.
Preparations are making this city and State to
form q solid incorporating Union party, having in
the election to office henceforward Of none but
who stand squarely, irrevocabiy-amd all assaults and
under Contngencyupon the Union platform. This
organization is fairly working Democracy american,
must give way TO IL as chat before The winds. n VIII
Its mission win be to preserve our glorious old
star spanged banner it from the dust into which
it has been sunk by sectional fanaticism, bring back ha
and reunte the severed bonds OF confederacy II
mistake the first demonstration Of this pat otic con-
The Sun ErcSanae and Republican crtcise Iincolrs
inaugural severely. The American takes II phiosophi-
cay and in the absence Of anything better is content
The Clipper and Patriot apply fulsome fsttery These
two latter Journals however, are competitors for govern
ment patronage.
convoke the Legislature distant day for the purpose
Of passing upon Mr.. Corwne compromise resolutions
His Exceency however, Ia quite shy Of this democratic
body and he should fail to convene IT in extra session
it viii be in consequence Of his fearing, when once toye
ther they might become refractory and do something
snot in the bond The general impression is that
Maryland will be content abide the sentiments OF Mr.
Lncons inaugural rather than hazard the uncertainties
of secession The selfconstituted State Convention re-
assemblies here the 18th inst but IL s pewerlees and
do nothing All the border Southern States IL Is now
believed safe for the Union, unless coercve policy
ssar the IA thoy nave hoping for relief in change
public sentiment at the first opportunity to give ex
preston rather than hazard untried and dangerous ex
perments Our trade and various business pursuits must
yield TO unavoidable emergencies.
ofceeeese rs among the republicans here are wide
awake insignificant the .igh band In point
Of numbers, they abundantly jealous Francis s.
Corkran, lumber merchant and an original republican,
is the only Of his party who stands chance for the
Collectorship Colonel w. F. Coae and Judge Marshall
are his most formidable brother competitors. Many Of
best merchants and business strongly urging
the appointment Of VIM. Murdoch old and highly
esteemed merchant, who would certainly be more &C.
cepable than any OF those genamed though he voted
for Bell and Everett, and has ever been wing.
Dr. Harris, insurance agent, full booded republic
can is first IN tho ring such for Postmaster. Judge
Bond, Of the Criminal Court; VIM. T. Maddox, former
whg Postmaster under Fillmore and Charles Thorpe
democratic clerk in the Office, are also spoken Of as
James jeffrey Of Hartford county, and Mr. Bcyen, of
Dorchester county, both republicans expecting the
Naval 0fccrs pacethe first most hopeful Of success.
j. Brown Chaplin Gov. Hicks pet, Is likewise expect
ant Rev i. s Evans. former editor Of the Potof, IL
the anxious seat also and quite hopeful the others
James Wagner, formerly chief clerk in the Pahist
Office, President OF the City Republican Convention, and
delegate TO the Chicago Convention also member Of the
National Repu 5can Central Committee for Maryland,
will without much doubt, get the surveyorship James
r. Partridge present Secretary OF State TO Gov Hicks,
bat wbg, and gentleman named Leshbangb, Of Wash
Dgon county also talked Of in connection with this
petition
republican named John sprght, Vim. u. Beale and
VIM L. scbley named prominently applicants for
tue Marshiishp Of the district The two Inter were
Americans and joined the Wide Awakes lac in the
an, Vim. Gunuison IL another individual up for place.
There are numerous small fry to be provided for II Is
said Hen Henry Winter Davis Is using hts influence in
favor Of securing places for his old pug" friends hence
Wide Awakes are down en- him.
VIRGINIA..
WAR PREPARATIONS IN THE STATE.
According TO the Richmond IVA Dispotch the state
Armory located in that city Ia In full operation. turns
out from 1000 10 900 muskes and rife cartridges
irnf an.in inch cnlrn hiada