New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-20
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of the Republican party to concentrate their
Efforts on Mr. Chase for seat in the CabipetN
OF which am accused, inadvertently, BY tele.
graph to THE TRIBUNE. If any thing makes
Mr.. Chase one of Mr. Lincoin's constitutional
advisers, it will be q political recessity, which
neither of those distinguished gentlemen can Dis
regard, and nothing else.
THE INAUGURATION BALL.
There is opposition to the proposed Inaugura.
ton Ball on the ground of its improperly under
the present state of public affairs. J.s.P.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1861.
THE PRESIDENT ELECT
Both Boards of the Common Council have ap.
pointed Committees, who, in conjunction with
the Mayor, will receive the President elect on
his arrival here, according 10 the uniform Gus.
tom. Some of the political clubs are endeagor-
ing to supersede this official reception by inter-
posing arrangements Of their own, which ought
to be dscounteuanced. Mr.. Lincoln cOmes TO
the Capital as President of the nation, and not
Of party.
JEFFERSON DAyIs's SPEECH.
The Border States are BY no means satisfied
with the programme Of military despotism fore.
Swallowed by Jefferson Davis, and rendered
necessary by bis condition, to oyerawe the popu-
lar resentment after the present paroxysm has
passed. If compromise cannot be obtained
from Congress, and they secede, it will be to set
up a Government for themselves. Virginia,
North Carolina, and Tennessee viii not hitch On
to the Cotton Confederacy.
THE INDIAN APPROPRIATIONS
The Indian Appropriation bill came back from
the Senate loaded down with $2,O0O0OO for tho
Choctaw claim which requires an investigation.
The Oregon war debt and other extras amount
to an aggregate Of $8,OoO,o0O outside of the
regular estimates, which cannot be borne in the
present condition of the Treasury. The claim.
ants generally express willingness to take bonds
or notes in payment, and doubtless could afford
a liberal discount.
THE UFGROoT CLAIM.
The De Croot job was smashed to-day without
an attempt at defense.
DIR. LINCoLNs RESIDENCE.
Mr. Washburne Of Illinois and his colleagues,
to whom Mr.. Lincoln referred the arrangements
for his temporary residence, selected the house
on Franklin Square recently occupied by the
South Carolina Commissioners. 1t is in 8
retired part of the city, and removed from the
hustle of hotels and the promiscuOus crowd.
THE MISSOURI ELECTION.
Private dispatches from st. Louis giTe the
most encouraging accounts Of the result Of the
election in Missouri for the Union. The mem.
bers of Congress we're half secessionists, and
even the Commissioners to the Compromise Con.
vention demanded guarantees for remaining loyal
The people have oyerslaughed both.
ARKANSAS.
The election takes place in Arkansas to-mor-
row, and Nv Hindman expresses the belief that
Secession will be defeated, though he sympa-
thizes with that movement.
A reaction has begun in earnest, aud ouly
needs encouragement to annihilate the traitors
NEW MEXICO.
While Congress is proposing legislation con.
corning NewMexico steps have been taken to
elect delegates to Convention to be held in
May for the purpose of organizing State Gov
ernment aud applying for admission into the
Union.
MR.. GUTHRIE AND THE NEXT PRESIDENCY.
Mr. Guthries friends regard his movements
and policy in the " Peace" Convention as indi,
eating purpose to be candidate for the Pres-
idency in 1854 Considerable disappointment has
been expressed at the limited ability thus far eI-
hibted, considering the reputation no previously
enjoyed. His proposition is badly worded and
contrived, and though it was referred to Spe.
cial Committee, consisting Of himself, Meslrs.
Rufin, johnson, and Ewing, to be corrected
with reference TO its legal defects, he assumed
the whole responsibility Of revision, and returned
it in worse plight than before.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
The Republicans in both branches Of Congress,
are prepared to vote unanimously for the Con.
yention of all the States to consider the present
differences, according to the recommendation Of
tbs Legislature Of Kentucky. The Border States
ought to be able to stand on proposition Of ono
of their Own number.
THE TARIFF.
The Tariff bill to-day went through AZ thss
stages in Committee of the Whole, and By agree.
ment on both sides, the vote viii be taken to.
morrow. The Tressury-note clause wac reduceat
10 denominations of ESQ., instead of $50, sst
urged by Mr.. Simmons. He will maks an ehorts
to reinstate that feature. There are enc hundred
amendments, many Of which were made at the1
sncoestion OF the House COmpittea. Most OF
then, win be concurred ip when Me bill is re-
tn,ned 10 the Senate, and after disasreemsa9
on various important poiEts, it viii go to con-
ference, and be finally shaped there
THE "P01KET" yEro.
After Friday next the President will have the
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