Nebraska advertiser., 1861-02-28

GINA to resist, and declaring it the duty
of the Federal Government TO acl1nowl-
edge the independence of the seeded
States. This resolution was received
with favorable manifestations BY the con-
vention and referred to the Committee on
Federal Relations.
BosToN, Feb. %.
The Common Council of this city last
evening passed resolutions by a large
majority celIsuring Senator Sumner for
his remarks In the Senate on the pre-
sentation ofssthe petition from Massachu-
setts praying for the passage of the
Crtuenden resolutions.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. p.
Mr.. Lincoln, after assisting in raising
the American Flag over independence
Hall, proceeded to address the people.
He adverted feelingly to the place in
which he was standing. His political
opinions had been drawn from the senti-
ments which originated in and were Civ
en- to the world from that Hall. He had
never entertained political feeling that
did not emanate from sentiments embod-
led in the declaration of Independence.
After dwelling at some length upon this
theme, be said, now, my friends, can
this country be saved upon this basis
If it can, l will consider myself one of
the happiest of men. But if it cannot
be saved on this principle then it will be
truly awful. If it cannot, would was
about to say-rather be assassinated on
this spot! Applause. In my view of
the present aspect of affairs there need
be no bloodshed or war. am not in fa-
vor of it; and l may say in advance, that
there will be no bloodshed unless the
Government be compelled to act in self
defence.
INDIANAPoLIs, Feb, %.
Yesterday convention of the soldiers
of 1912, Black Hawk, Florida, and Mex
lean wars, was held in this city. A re-
port was made by Robert Dale Owen,
Chairman of the Convention, in favor of
a peaceable adjustment of the difficulties,
through the Crittenden or some other
compromise, and against acts of war
like or aggressive character.
The following, among other resolutions
were also submitted
Resolved that we will throw ourselves
into the front ranks to meet treason in
in any section Of our country, to sustain
the flag of our country, and maintain our
government as now organized.
Resolved, That we will, irrespective
Of party, sustain the president elect of the
United States, in the execution of the
laws, as would have been our duty to have
done had any other man been elected.
These resolutions were adopted by 50
to 81.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25.
A dispatch from Philadelphia, of the
23d, says: it was reported that Mr.. l..
passed through that city in the Ii o'clock
train of the previous night for Baltimore;
according TO a Pittsburg the people of
that city were astonished yesterday morn
ing by the announcement of Mr.. LIS de-
parture. The committee of reception,
composed of several distinguished Re-
pnblicans, arrived from Baltimore to find
Mr.. l.. gone; his family and the remain.
der Of the party remained in Harrisburg,
aud left On the regular train for Balti-
more and Washington along with the
Baltimore reception committee it is said
the latter feel very indignant at the want
of confidence evinced by Mr.. L. in the
citizens of Baltimore; though it Is under
stood that he was opposed to it but was
overruled by other parties; on the arrival
of the regular train at York, Pa, it was
announced that Mr.. l.. was not on board.
On arriving at the depot in Baltimore a
crowd completely blocked the way and
greeted the train with groans on learning
that Mr.. L. was not on board. In Wash
ington not little excitement prevailed
as soon as it became known that l.. had
arrived in the early train, and it was un-
successfully saught to conceal the fact, es-
pecially from the press; his presence was
first communicated to a few political
friends in confidence, he was met at the
Station House by several gentlemen of
distinction without any formality, and was
Immediately driven to Wizards Hotel.
Preparations had been made to meet him
at the station house, and the Mayor of
Washington was to have made him a well
come address.
During his brief interview with the
President Senator Bigler and John Coch-
rane happened to be at the White House
when he entered, and were accordingly
introduced to the President elect.
1t is stated in the Washington telegram
that Mr.. L, was advised by telegraph to
hasten on to that city.
A dispatch from Baltimore states that
arrangements had been made there for
securing to Mr.. L. respectful transit
through that city, the police force had
been called out fully equipped. and all
good citizens were anxious no indignity
should be manifested the only fear en-
tertained was that certain disreputable
parties, who lately attached themselves
to the Republican organization In that
city and who were expected to make a
demonstration, would have aroused bad
feeling in the minds Of some, and proba-
bly, have caused disturbance, otherwise
there was no reason to apprehend any,
thing unpleasant.
The n. Y. Times Washington cores
pOndence makes a statement thus given
in telegrams received last night In St.
Louis: On Thursday night, after he had
retired Mr.. L. was aroused and Informed |
that stranger desired to see him on
matter of life and death, he declined ad-