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LfncoIn,S Cabinet.

We have already announced the new Cabinet
as follows: ". II. Seward, of New York,
Secretary Of State; Salmon P. Chase, of Ohio
Secretary Of the Treasury; Simeon Cameron,
Of Pennsylvania, Secretary of War; Gideon
Wells, of Connecticut Secretary Of the Navy;
Caleb B. Smith, of Indiana, Secretary of the
Interior; Montgomery Blair, of Maryland
Postmaster. General; Edward Bates, OF Mis-.
souri, Acknowledgement.
The individual who heads the list OF the
Presidents advsers-'the power behind tine
throne greater than the THRONES native Of
New York, and is in the Goth year Of his age
His father being man of wealth, William Il.
Seward was enabled to acquire liberal educa-
ton, and to commence his public career under
the most favorable auspices At the earliest
period of his manhood he was noted for the
tact, the cunning, and the ambition of the
Neu York politican-'a term vastly compre.
'hensive," as John Randolph told Speaker Tay.
lor, in the House Of Representatives. The anti
Masonic excitement, which swept over Western
New York about thirty years since, came most
OPPORTUNITY for Seward, then the most eminent
"youtl Of expectation" in the Empire State.
He espouScd the cause of political anti-Masonry,
of course; f.. it threw him into his congenial
element. Anything tGat in its nature and
bearing could not fail to produce popular
agitation which a cunning tactician might
turn to his own advantage, was to Mr.. Sew
ard the breath Of life AS John Van Buren,
Peter the Hermit crusade against the
Masons, and especially against the alleged muir
derers Of Morgan not with view to the great
end of justice, not for the purpose of bringing
the guilty to punishment, but that he, the
said Peter, the Notwithstanding build
I'D, in lieu of Solomon's temple, an ant.Ma.
sonic temple Of which he would be the civil,
political and ecclesiastical high priest and king
Mr., Seward was elected to the State Senate on
tho anti.Masonic ticket in 1880, and was re-
elected at the next election in 1882. In the
New York Legislature he acquired prom'-
nent reputation as a politician after the heart OF
tho schemng politicians Of the Federal anti.
Masonic school Of that State; and, as tho
highest mark of their confidence, they noml-
mated him Us the candidate for Governor in
1884, in opposition to the then incumbent
William L. Marcy. Mr. Seward received a
tremendous vote in Western New York, but
the Albany Regency, Jackson Democracy,
proved too strong for him in the State by near
" ten thousand But Mr.. Seward was not the |
man o...give it up So" He ran again in 1888,
for the same Office, and against the same can.
didate as before, and the result was his cleo
ton over Governor h.rcy by considerable
majority Mr.. Sewa:d was reelected in 1s4o,
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energy of character, and shining light OF the
Dalgetty school--"evsry msn man OF princl'
pic, according to his interest" General
Cameron has filled several important offices IN
the gift Of Pennsylvania, to all Of which ne has
been elected, if report be true, through par
gain. intrigue and manas cement. LIE mas oeci'
supported by every party, has supported every
narty, and has deceived every party. Our space
will not allow us to go flther into the particu-
I,,s Of his history. or Gen. Cameron as we'll
as of Caleb Smith, the Secretary OF the In
terror, we present the portrait as drawn by their
Black Republican friend, the editor OF the Gin
cinnati commercial
"Our opinion Of Simon Cameron and Caleb
3. Smith, is tolerablv well known to our read
ors rs it was freely expressed when their
Cabinet appointments They arc unworthy
the confidence of the public, and have not got
it. We believe that in this quarter their ap-
pointment is universally condemned. That OF
Mr.. Smith, as he is best known here, is esre-
culy odious. 1t is with deep regret we
find ourselves constrained to say that two OF
| tue new SaOlheHt appoibsu'eHSo WIZ 'oN ~
to be made" The Department of the Interior
is one Of the most i'm portant Of the Go7ern-
ment. By many it is ranked next the Treas.
ury. Mr.. Smith is utterly incompetent to I'll
il. The evil that is done is rnaiuly chargeabIe
to the wretched caucus systen-Smlth and
Cameron representing the caucus politicians OF
their respective States. 1t would have been
infinitely better if the importunate claims OF
the Pennsylvania and Indiana ,spoilsmen Tor
places in the Cabinet could have been thrust
aside, and the places supplied by some such
men as could lie found in Virginia and Ten,
nessec. We appreciate, however, the great
difficulty in finding Southern men who, IN the
present state Of the atmosphere, dare accept a
Cabinet appointment under Mr.. Lincoln. 1t
NAV be that this difficulty WIS absolutely IN
Surnountable."
Such is the Cabinet Of Abraham Lincoln.
Such the entertainment to which the Southern
people are invited to sit down. Is not the bill
of fare most inviting and attractive?
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ARMY OF the Southern Coniederacy,

The army Of the Southern Coniederacy is to
consist of 10, 4s3 men. divided as follows: En-.
gineers 10; artillery 1872; cavalry 743; infan.
Try G,25s. There will be four brigadier generals,
each with an annual salary of $3,6l2, in add-
ton to forage, fuel ard quarters. The pay of
the others, in addition to forage, fuel and quar-
tcrs will be rs follows:
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The Washington "SrAH" does not credit the
report of tho evacuation Of Fort Sumter. The
editor thinks the chances ten to one that the
place will be abandoned by the United States
Government, but only as stratagetical me-
csssity growing out Of the policy of Mr.. Buc-
hanans failure to act upon General Scots adj
vice TO place the Notifications in Charleston
Harbor in state Of defence" In other words
the Star" announces that the Administration
will abandon Fort Sumter for the very salts
factory and conclusive reason that, under ex.
listing circumstances, it cannot hold it! AS
the "!Star" is regarded somewhat AS the ''out-
side organ" Of Lincoln's Administration, per-
haps some importance may be attached to its
revelations
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-03-16

Messrs Mitchell and Tyler advertise for sale In another
column, large number Of Minnie mrikets, Enfield rine,
navy pistols, cavalry 'abres, ofcers' swords trimming.
for uniforms, &C. Those wanting articles In the military
line, would DO we'll 20 look a. tho large supply In the
store Of Msssr: Mitchell e. Tyler.
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Another Distinguished Abolition Patriot
Rewarded.

Cassius N. Clay, Of Kentucky, who made
the FIRST Abolition speech for "freedon" in that
State, and who has been engaged for twelve
years in tanning the embers of sectional strife
all for the rights Of man has received, as
his reward from the Lincoln administration,
the office of Minister to Spain. The appoint
ment Of Cassius was urged by his Black Re-
publican friends in the Northern States avow.
eddy ON the ground Of his valuable services and
great sacrifices in their cause. His posi-
ton is, by general consent, most nnenvia-
BILE most inexcusabe one for Southern
man to occupy but, on one account his ap-
pontnent is not regretted by the people Of
his section. kentucky is truly fortunate IN
getting relieved Of the presence OF citizen
who has acquired so unenvablea notorIety as
disturber Of her peace. He will do infinitely
less harm in the country to which he is sent.
Let him ride his abolition Rozinante TO his
hearts content in the country OF Don Qnixotc
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The snbm;Ssiouists held Il meeting ia-t night at
Metropolitan Hall and were addressed By Mcssrs
Wiley gud HarmaduSc Johnson
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en,hnslns1lc secersian Meeting.

The African Church, in Broad street, was crowded
to it. utinus. capacity Inst evening" with enthus-
n.,ic audience assembled TO hear IN address from
the Hon. Roger 4. Pryor, on the subject Of seccs-
sion. The Commissioners appointed 10y Maryland
to confer with Virginia, having arrived III Richmond
in The afternoon were greeted with loud cheering
when they entered the building, and were conducted
to seats on the platform Although laboring under
considerable iulispoSiton, Mr. Pryor spoke for nm
hour and half in his usual fluent and eloquent
strain He argued that the Union was now in reality
dissolved and the separation oithe States WIS eternal
lie reviewed the course Of the Republicans in
Congress, and pointed out the policy Of the present
Republican Administration. Pouring out the wills
of his nycctive upon the submss;onists in the Con-
ven,ion, lie disclosed the procrastinstpg programme
Of that body. Doubling the sincerity OF the prcpo-
siton OF their Majority Report recommending hor-
der State Convention he said Virginia ust either
submit to humiliation ut the Uo:stool OF the North,
or mite her fortunes with the Southern Contederacy;
and he snid he would rather he dragged ut the uil Of
South Carolina than to BIZ laid in Chains the tri-
ulrphal cur Of Massachusetts. In speaking OF East
ern AMI Western Virginia, lie said lie did not think
Western Virginia VIA faithfully represented by the
delegates from that section in the State Con-
ven,ion. II It should DC the demonstrated pur-
pose Of Western Virginia. by the despotism
of brute force, to hold the Eastern portion
Of the Commonwealth under the bondage OF Bluck
Republican minority, lie for ono would raise the
standard of revolution. HIS address WAS received
with great enthusiasm.
An episode, during Its delivery, causrd by the en-
trance 0: large dceruron from Petersburg bearing
i beautiful fag OF the Southern ConirGcracy, the
sight otwhcl wa, the sigrnl for rnpturons cheering,
produced fine effect.
Ii was announced thu; the Rev. Dr. Carter OF Texas
would address the citizens OF Richmond OIL The sub
ject Of secession at the place Monday eve-
| ming.
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"'T Is not the hole Of Life to I've,
Nor all Of Death to de-"

Mr. Lee worked indusrou,,y and faithfully In the En-
quirer Office for several years He WAS good husband
and Citizen kind and ndugent father, and An honest
man. lie died on the 18th inst in the 5,t af his age,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-03-16
Death Of mr.. Abort r.. Lee.

The telegraph brings dipgs OF the death Of this gen
tlernan editor Of the Pine BluG (ArIansas) Sewa.
De removed this city wish bis family three
ago. and up his residence Pine Bluff Connecting
bIu.eif with the Pine Bluff News" In q short time
thereafter he became the chief proprietor and editor
which position he held the time Of his death. To his
numerous friends and relations In Richmond and In Peters
burg the sudden OF his death will be learned with
deep sorrov-and the large and interesting family which
ne leaves behind him. will have The sincere,t sympathy Of
all who knew hnsl Of whom esteemed him for his strict
integrity high moral worth and devoted fliendshp-for In
him were centred many Of the virtues are general
liz DOS, e. sed by those who believe
"'T La not the whole Of Life to I've,
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CITY COUNCIL.--The following persons
B will be supported for the City Council In Madison
Ward:
PEACHY R. GRATTAN, GEO W. RANDOLPH,
JAMES NJ. TAYLOR. TH0S SAMSON,
GEO K CRUTCHPlELD.
March 1S-tds
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,1.,-r,n cor ,be Cockade City.

Ths ,sst vote in Petersburg was brought TO close
LAD, creu;nr aer three days struggle and resulted
in Il majority of III, in favor OF instructing Dir.
rrorcb to vote for immediate secession.
4 delegation of III citizens Of the Cockudc city
came To Richmond Inst evening, in MI extra
train, 70 hear the spcecl Of their eloquent
and distinguished orator, Mr. Pryor, at the
African Church. They marched in procession
from the Petersburg Depot to tho African Church
attended by Fclrey's Brass Band, and bearing alott
the ling Of the Conederated States and the Palmetto
Tree They were enthusiastically cheercd at every
STEP of their progress by the Observation-Disclosures OF
Richmond
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-03-16
: Maj. THOMAS BARHAm, we'll and

y. WITT SHu
49, favorably known to our citizens, Will be voted
for At the ensuing April election The people choice for
HIGH CONSTABLE Of the city Of Richmond. Business
men may rest assured that Mai Barham Is well qualified
for the discharge Of the duties Of gh Constable and II
Industry We hope his friends will exert themselves In
nj, behalf. MANY VOTERS OF MONROE WARD.
March l5-tie
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status upon the vital question Of Southern it,
stitutions.
Every reader will at once decide whether the
newly appointed Secretary Of the Treasury
should be viewed by Southern men as ian air
from Heaven or as blast from hell"
Mr.. Gid. Wells the Secretary o! the Navy
is known to the country at large only by his
present introduction through Lincoln as one Of
the appendages Of Seward aud Chase in the
work shop of the Cabinet. Mr.. Wells was once
the editor Of the Hartford Times, and was sub
sequently Postmaster at Hartford. Since ls48
he has been one Of the worst abolitionsts in his
State.
Montgomery Blair, the Postmaster General,
is lawyer Of merely respectable standing, and
was for time Judge Of the Court Of Claims,
the only Office We believe, TO which he was
ever appointed. The appointment is, no doubt,
intended as compliment to Francis p. Blair,
ST., the appointees father, man who, as was
once said of another deserves the highest place
on the promoutory of the inIan'y OF ingratl-
tude-the Southern born man who was raised
from beggary to opuleuce by the favor Of Gen.
Jackson and the Democratic party of the slave
holding States, and who, riper-like threw oil
his concentrated venom" AZ his benefactors
from and after the time Of their Withdrawal
from him of the public patronage by which he
had grown rich. Mr.. Blair the younger is re-
presented by the Black Republican press as the
best political materiel which they could find in
the South. He will, no doubt, prove reliable
auxiliary of Henry Winter Davis in misrepre-
senting and dishonoring the State Of which
they are nominal residents.
Mr.. Bates, the Attorney General, is native
Of Goochland county, Virginia, and is reported
to be good lawyer IL was member Of the
Gath Congress from Missouri, and has been
several terms member Of the Legislature Of
that State For quarter Of century or more
be disappeared entirely from the political stage,
md the impression was, that he would return
mon it no more. But year or two since he
E.s seized with Presidential aspirations, and
O further the great end he had in view, he
bandoned his party, his principles, and his
COUNTRY. He now has his reward, from the
nemies of his section, to whom he has sold
ut body and soul.
Simon Cameron, the Secretary of War, is
,olitician of fair n,tural abilities, OF great
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ter OF this meeting lurtNer tflan 10 say that 1t
was presided over by gentleman not only
known to this Convention, bu. to the State at
large rs one Of the most conservative men in
the Ste,e--I mean Col. Thomas VI. Bondu
rant Of the county Of buckingham, who
is known to be connected with one Of the
most conservative papers in the city Of Rich
mond These resolutions were adopted, at his
instance, at large meeting, on Monday last,
with request that would lay them before
the Convention and have them referred to ,l..
Committee on Federal Relations, with hope
that they would propose some plan that would
meet the spprobalion Of tie people Of thai.
county.
ask that they be r4(crrcl 10 that Commit.
tee, and at the proper time when the subject
comes up, | shall ask tl:c indulgence OF the
Convention to offer some REMARKS Meanwhile
will state, that fully concur in the resou.
tons and will do all in my power to carry out
the objects which they contemplate
The CHAIRMAN The Committee Of thcWhoIc
have hal referred to it tie report of Majority
Committee on Federal Relations, together with
various minority reports from the members OF
that Committee. In order to Northumberland poS-
sibly to avoid any perplcxities cor,Sdcra.
S'o'i VI lot lIc consideration
Of this Committee the Chair would be- leave, i n
advance-especially for the purpose OF securing
to each and every member Of this Committee,
as well MS to the friends Of the minority re.
ports as others, full opportunity of present
ing their propositions as competing PROPOSE
tons with the report Of the Colnlni,tce-to in
dictate the course that the Chair i. inclined to
pursue, if acquisced in by the Committee
The report OF the Majority Committee an
nounced, as no doubt the members have seen,
sundry, distinct independent propositions; and
perhaps according to strict technical parliamcn.
tary rule, the proper course would bc to take up
the majority report and act upon its distinct,
independent resolutions serintim amending,
rejecting or adopting them. Thus adopted.
one or more OF them, they then become the
judgment Of this Committee, and caunot after
wards, at the will Of this Committee, be re.
versed, altered or amended 1t is manifest,
therefore, if the Chair or the Committee were
to adopt that course, that gentlemen adyoca.
ting minority reports and desiring to offer sub.
sttutes for the entire Committees report,
would be preciuded from fair consideration
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