davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The national Republican., 1861-02-09
HENRY CLAY UPON THE CRITTEN-
DEN PROPOSITIONS.

"And now, sir, coming from slave State, as
do, owe it to myself, owe it to truth, owe
it to the subject, to state that no earthly power
could induce me to vote for a specific measure
for the introduction of slavery where it had not
before existed, either South or North of that
line. Coming as do from slave State, it is
my solemn, deliberate and well matured deter.
mination, that no power-no earthly power
shall compel me to vote for the positive in.
PRODUCTION of slavery either South or North of
that line. Sir, while you reproach, and justly
too, our British ancestors, for the introduction
of this institution upon the continent Of Ameri.
ca, am, for one, unwilling that the posterity
of the present inhabitants of California and
New Mexico shall reproach US for doing Just
what we reproach Great Britain for doing to US.
If the citizens of those Territories choose to
establish slavery, am for admitting them with
such provisions in their Constitutions; but then
it will be their own work, and not ours, and
their posterity will have to reproach them, and
not US, for forming Constitutions allowing the
institution Of slavery to exist among ihem."-
Henry Ctays speech in the Senate, Jan. 20, 1850.
The national Republican., 1861-02-09
WASHINGTON NEWS.

The Peace Congress was in session yes
terday but few minutes, the immediate
labors of preparing plans of adjustment having
been referred to committee. I.
It's believed in official quarters that the at.
tack on Fort Sumter will be deferred, and be
governed by the opinions Of the Southern Con,
gress.
Captain Tilton, citizen of Maryland, U. S.N,
committed suicide yesterday afternoon, by
blowing out his brains with pistol. He had
been much depressed by the national troubles.
The national Republican., 1861-02-09
UNlVERSALISM.

UNlVERSALISM.
"No Judgment Day in Eternity"
Theophilus Fiske will 'deavor to prove on
Sunday evening, at the old Trinity Church, at
u o'clock, that every day is a judgment day;
that the Almighty brings every deed into judg-
ment as soon as it is committed, and bringeth
"wrath, tribulation, anguish upon every soul Of
man that doeth evil Text, Hebrews. tx, 81:
" And as 1t is appointed unto men once to die,
but after this the judgment" Also I'd Cor, v, 10:
For we must all appear before the judgment
seat of Christ" &c. Feb 8-2t
The national Republican., 1861-02-09
COLONEL BENTON ON THE SLAVERY
.H AGITATION.

From vol. II Of Thirty Years in the Senate"
"The regular Inauguration of this slavery
agitation dates from the year 1895 but IL had
commenced two years before, and In this way
notification and disunion had commenced in
1880 upon complaint against protective tariff.
That, being put down in 1888 under President
Jackson's proclamation and energetic meas.
ures, was Immediately substituted by the slavery
agitation. Mr.. Calhoun, when he went home
from Congress in the spring Of that year, told
bis friends that the South could nercr be uni.
ted against the North on the tariff question
that The sugar interest Of Louisiana Would keep
her out-and that the basis Of Southern union
must be shifted to The slare question: Then all
the papers in his interest, and especially the
one at Washington, published by Mr.. Duff
Green, dropped tariff agitation, and commenced
upon slavery, and in two years had the agi.
tation rire for Inauguration on the slavery ques.
ton. And, in tracing this agitation to its pres.
ent stage, and to comprehend its rationale, it is
not to be forgotten that it is mere continuation
Of old tariff disunoD, and preferred because
more available"
GEN. JACKSON ON MULTIPLICATION.
WASHINGTON, Nay l, 1888.
Il have had laborious task here,
but notification is dead, and its actors and
courtlers will only be remembered by the peo-
pie to be execrated for their wicked designs to
sever and destroy the only good Government on
the globe, and that prosperity and happiness we
Haman gallows ought to be the fate of all such
ambitious men, who would involve their coun.
try in civil war; and all the evils in its train,
that they might reign and ride on its whirl.
winds, and direct the storm. The free people
Of these United States have spoken, and con.
signed these wicked demsgogues to their proper
doom. Take care of your nullifers you have
them among you let them meet with the in
dignant fr6wns Of every man who loves his
country. The tariff, it is nop known, was
mere pretext. Therefore, the tariff
was only the pr text, and disunion and South.
ern Confederacy the real object. The next
pretext will be the negro or slavery ques-
ton. ANDREW JACKSON.
The national Republican., 1861-02-09
ATTENTION.
Mechanic Union Rifles,

The members of this company are requested
to meet at the Stsuben House this Saturday
evening, at half past seven o'clock. A full at
tendance is requested, as business of importance
will be before the meeting.
W. PAUL BROWN,
feb 9-lt [Star] Secretary.
The national Republican., 1861-02-09
ATTENTION. !

The Officers Of the Union Regiment Of Wash
ington will meet at Temperance Hall on Monday
evening next, February lllh, at seven o'clock.
full and prompt attendance is requested, as
business Of Importance will be transacted.
feb 9-2t GStar1
The national Republican., 1861-02-09
pa- The Stauntou (va.) Spectator saws =:

"The evidence is very clear that South Car.
olina, Georgia, and Alabama, do not desire
any reconstruction that would embrace any of
the free States, and we Lave but little doubt
that such is the case with all the States which
have seeded. The idea of getting Virginia out
tees that she might come in again, is prepos,
tprous and absurd. If they succeed in getting
Virginia out, they will take good care that she
will never get back again. The whole argu'
ment of the secessionists upon the subject OF
secession for the purpose of reconstruction, is
a delusion. The people have sufficient sagacity
Ia disceru the cat in the meal tub
The national Republican., 1861-02-09

most excellent advertising medium.
THREATENING AGArN.-The Richmond En-.
q,tirer of last Tuesday, the organ Of party
beaten out of sight in Virginia, says:
ave tell the people Of Washington, at the
same time, that their lives and property are
placed in manifest jeopardy by the intrigues of
Scott, Seward, 4 Co. The city of Washington,
unoccupied by military forces, would otter a
refuge of safety. But so soon as the State Of
Virginia shall take dctipe measures of resist.
ance 10 Block Republican rule, her authorities
cannot and WH not brook the presence of a
Federal army Of coercion at Washington. II
the army shall remain there, IL must be dricen
out and the city captured, epen if an dssdiiing
force Of one hundred thousand men shall be
required, and If successful assault shall first
require a cdnnOnade 1hich toH ierel erery roof
puh the parements Of the Streets
The NATIONAL VoLuNTEERs.-The seces.
sion organization in this city, under the above
name, has been frequently referred to by us. In
the Georgetown correspondence Of yesterdays
Star, the particulars are given of an organiza.
ton Of branch at Georgetown Of the same
concern. G. G. Callan was elected president,
and his speech is described as follows in the
Stars correspondence:
"He denied the organization was a secret
one, and said that it was to aid Maryland and
Virginia, If they seeded, in holding the pro.
perty tchich belongs 10 them. That the Dis
trict belongs to Maryland, and the National
Volunteers would, under those circumstances,
obey the orders Of the State of Maryland, to
which they o1e allegiance. IT, said he, 'this
is treason, then we are traitors and rebels"
Mayor Berret will, we suppose, still insist
that such thing as an attack upon this Cap.
ital was never thought of by anybody.
GoSE.-Colonel Hayne received his final an
swer from the President Thursday evening,
aud left for South Carolina yesterday morning.
The President informs Colonel Hayne, that
he has no more right to give up, or sell Fort
Sumter, than he has to give up or sell, the
Capitol, and concludes as follows:
"If, with all the multiplied proofs which
exist, of the Presidents anxiety for peace, and
Of the earnestnes with which he has pursued it,
the authorities Of South Carolina shall assault
Fort Sumter, and peril the lives of the brave
and loyal men shut up within its walls, and
thus plunge our common country into the hor-
rors of civil war, then upon them, and those
whom they represent, will rest the response
bility."
The President sent a message to Congress
yesterday, communicating this correspondence
with Col. Hayne.
The national Republican., 1861-02-09
The Cairo Gazette say:

"Business here continues very brisk, and i'm.
mense quantities of freight, principally corn,
are being shipped South. Cairo is now, and
has been for some some, practically the head
of navigation on the Mississippi. Cotton has
again changed its route, is now going north
through Cairo and the Illinois Central rail.
road"
The national Republican., 1861-02-09

Wines, Brandies, &c.
Choice Old Madeira, Duff Gordon Sherry,
Old LID Port, Fine Table Madeira,
Old Carasquedo Sherry, Superior Brandies,
Fine Old India Madeira, IA very superior article,
not usually found in this market.)
Curaco, Maraschio,
Annesette, Absynthe,
Congress Water. For sale low by
BROWNING l. KEATING,
1853 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
The national Republican., 1861-02-09
S. l.. p.
What can it be?
Call and see
At
J A N N E s,
nIQ L:
CLARENDON HOTl
AT COST FOR CASH!
GENTLE MEMS CLOTHING

AT COST FOR CASH!
GEN LEMEN's CLOTHING,
CONSISTING OF
Dress, Business, and Over Coats;
Doeskin, Fancy Cashmere, and Satinet
Pants;
Silk, Satin, Plush, Velvet, Cloth, Cas-
simere, and Satinet Vests;
At Reduced Prices for Cash.
CENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
SUCH AS
Shirts, Drawers, Undershirts, Collars,
Neck Ties, Hosiery, Gloves, &c.
Hats and Caps for Gents and Boys
all styles in general use on hand.
Boots and Shoes of exclusively Winter
Styles, for Ladies, Gents, Misses,
Boys, and Children.
GEO. G. HENNING,
Seventh street. near Smithsonian
feb 4--lw Grounds, Island.
The national Republican., 1861-02-09
Saturday, February 8, 1851.
A WORD TO BUSINESS MEN.

This paper has now circulation in this city
larger than all the city papers combined, with
the exception of one, and therefore affords
most excellent advertising medium.
The national Republican., 1861-02-09
FURs! FURS FURs

avn Avn
HAVE now ready for exhibition and sale my
L stock Of FURS, to which invite the atten-
tion of the ladies. I have taken great care in
the selection, and feel assured they are unsur-
passed in quality, style, and workmanship. The
assortment consists Of all the most fashionable
kinds.
Hudson's Bay Sable,
Canada Sable,
Stone Marten,
Royal Ermine,
Russian Fitch,
Siberian Squirrel,
and many other varieties.
FUR of all kinds for trimming,
A large assortment of CHILDREN'S FURS,
Also,
A fine variety of CARRIAGE ROBES.
solicit call from the ladies, and every effort
will be made to please.
All Furs sold by their real names and war.
ranted to be as represented.
JAMES Y. DAVIS,
nov 26 late Todd & Co.
The national Republican., 1861-02-09
IMPORTANT ACTION OF THE KEN.
NTUCKY LEGISLATURE.

The kentucky House of Representatives on
the 5th instant adopted the Senate resolutions
on Federal relations, but has refused to adjourn
until April, as provided in the Senate resolu-
tions. The following is the most important
resolution. 1t was adopted by a vote Of 81 to
40. 1t had previously passed the Senate by
yeas 25, nays II
Resolred, That as this General Assembly
has made an application to Congress to call
National Convention to amend the Constitu
tion of the United States, and requested the
Legislatures of all the other States to make
similar applications, and has appointed Com.
misioners to meet those which have been ap-
pointed by the State of Virginia, and such as
may be appointed by other States, at desig-
mated time and place, to consider, and, if prac.
ticable, agree upon some suitable adjustment
OF the present unhappy controversies, is un-
necessary and inerpedient for this Legislature
10 take any further action on this subject at the
present time. As an evidence of the sincerity
and good faith OF our propositions for an ad,
justment, and an expression of devotion to the
Union, and desire for its preservation, Ken
tncky awaits with deep soctude the response
from her sister States"
This project of National Convention will
perhaps, be adopted as a final expedient fol
the solution of existing difficulties, if they are
not satisfactorily solved by the present Con
gress. 1t was proposed in Governor Stewards
speech.
The patriotism of Kentucky, in being deter
mined to exhaust all possible expedients, be.
fore even entertaining the idea of disunion,
will have most salutary effect upon all the
border States.
The national Republican., 1861-02-09

DD- The Charleston correspondent of the
New York Times, writes, February !:
"The Palmettoans now say, that between
the 9th and 10th of this month the fort will
surely be attacked.
"Governor Aiken has recently purchased a
number of Armstrong guns in England, paying
$4,000 apiece. He will shortly present them
to the State. Every day hear, from undoubted
sources, OF large amounts being sent to the
Governor, ranging from $500 to $1,000"
The national Republican., 1861-02-09

Mr.. Case, of Indiana, showed that there were
no causes for a dissolution of the Union now,
that have not existed ever since the foundation
of the Government. He disapproved of the
plans which were brought forward to restore
peace, which can be secured only by an adhe:
renee TO constitutional obligations. The real
difficulty was in the fact that the Republicans
have elected their President
The House adjourned at eight o'clock, no.
body caring to occupy the floor.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-03-20

One result of the Senatorial contest in
this State may make Senator Monroe Govera-
or Of Ohio Thus If Gov. Dennison, who
is one Of the strongest candidates, should be
nominated and elected, the duties Of Govern
or would devOlEe upon Lieut.. Gov. Kirk. It
is reported at Columbus that Mr.. Kirk
thinks of resigning, to accept some Federal
Office In that case, the duties Of his posi-
ton would devolve upon the President pro
ten. of the Senate. This Office has beeu he'd
by Senator Harrison, Of Madison county, but
he recently resigned, and Senator Monroe
was chosen in his place. In case Of the re-
signation Of Lieut.. Gov. Kirk, Mr.. Monroe
would therefore be Gov. Dennison's sue
cessor, if that gentleman should be elected
to the Senate. That Prof Monroe would
discharge the duties pertaining to that high
Office as aOcsptably as any man in the two
legislative bodies, no man who has watched
his course during the session, can doubt. he
has been foremost as worker and as a
speaker, and enjoys the confidence Of all bis
many friends and associates. l.sl ..i.a
I
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-03-20

In the eyes Of most Democratic sheets, no
good can come out Of the Republican party,
aud hence they consider it their special mis- /
sion to distort every act OF the present Ad-
miuistratioa, let Il be what it viii. A few
days ago, they upheld the course OF the
Southern ssceders and declared that any at
Tempt at " coercion would plunge the ooun-
try into civil war They looked with hor'
TOR upon those Republican aud other union
loving sheets which protested against the
wantoa treachery Of the South aud urged
upon the government the reinforcement Of the
Southern torts. They advised al sorts and
conditions Of compromise and concession,
AMI so,ae Of rnem urged the right Of the Sc
coiing states 70 the iorts in their territory.
Bus "a new Administration has come into
power under such circumstances that seem
10 render it imperativeiy necessary that Fort
Sumter shoald be abandoned. The tort is
hemmed in aud cannot be relieved without
stronger army and navy than the United
States can concentrate in a month. Mean
while the garrison are put upon short allow
auce, and can count only upon few days,
subsistence from the scanty stock Of prOvis-
ions. To reach the Fort with supplies and
reinforeemens would require a week if no
opposition was made, for men and material
must be collected at the shipping point As
the case stands, with numerous heavy and
well constructed batteries to be silenced be-
fore the Fort can be reached, it must be the
work OF weeks, even if the troops were ready
for embarkation from New York or Norfolk,
which they are not The question of evaen-
alton becomes, then, military and not po-
litical one. The highest military authorities
say that under the circumstances the Fort
cannot be reinforced; it would then be per.
feet folly for any mere citizen to say it can
be done. The present Administration must
deal with the question as it was left by the
late one, and doing this, must yield to the
necessity forced upon it, To hold Mr., Lin.
coin responsible for this evacuation, ant
charge ecwardice and bae4ing down upOI
him, is as unjust as it is malicious. Yetsthii
is what the Democratic press is doing i
is taunting the Republicans because the lat
ter are forced to do wnat was advocated BY
these same papers before the 4th of March
Such inconsistency is Characteristic.
Forts Pickens and Taylor are differently
situated, If our reports be correct. They cal
be reinforced and held, and viii be. Thi
dangers which are threatened the former ar
not such real ones as surrounded Fort Sum
ter. No other forts can prevent supplies from
reaching this fortress, and when the war i
opened here, if it is opened atall, the com
pliments Of the rebeIliOus foes will be returne,
with interest. Col. Slemmer has recently
constructed battery upon the island upol
WHICH rng rUrVr - struTvvviJ
the only land approach, and thus guarded, h
may be considered secure for the present
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-03-20

We read about Wigfall as we do about
Barnum's "WhAt is it2" Here is what an
exchange says of him.
Senator Wigfall, of Texas, is a finished or
atOr-probably the mcst charming in the Sen
ate. His voice is clear, melodious and sufii-
oiently powerful to be heard everywhere.
He speaks dramatically, elegantly and with
out effort. He never bawls. He never
screams. His delivery is perfect, and his
actiOn suitable. When TO these merits add
that be is witty and smart Ihave said every
thing that can be said in his favor-for be
has the misfortune Of being almost always
illogical, incorrect End afien absurd He is
a duelist, and carries his life in his hands
When be was a young man, be went to prac-
tice law in Ashmores district, in his native
State--South Carolina. de wrote articles
for the country paper, and made enemies
One Of them challenged bin. They fought.
and Wigfall winged his man. Another took
up the cudgel, and was winged likewise. The
leading men Of the country notified the Young
stranger thathe did not suit their temper. and
must 60. Wigfall replied that he preferred
to stay. 81 will shoot down d regiment of
you be said, "but I won't 90. He shot
eight altogether, believe, inoIuding the
brother Of the ate Preston S. Brooks, who
shot him, too; the belligerents lay seven or
eight weeks side by side, on their beds, in a
tavern on an island in the Savannah river.
The end Of the war was that Brooks died
and Wigiall, notwithstanding bis braYado
left the State and migrated 10 Texas.
BIS reply to Wilkinson and Chandler was
extremely smart. Mr. Chandler had abused
Gov. Floyd as common thief and scoun-
dra. Wlgfall twitted him with offering in
suits for which be would not respond in The
field. 81 will make 3 bargain with the SEN
ator,' he said. 4If be will write a letter 10
Gov. Floyd, saying, Governor Floyd, you
are a seoundrel and l am q gentleman, Heir
kiah'-no, mean Jeremiah mo, beg par
don. Zachariah Chandler ] will covenant
that Gov. Floyd's friends shall pay the whole
amount which he is accused Of stealing from
the United States Treasury The Northern
trains had just arrived, and the gallery was
full Of Northern spectators. Waving his
hand gracefully 70 them, Wigfall continued
''Iae difficulty between you and US, gentle
men Is, that you will not send the right sort
OF people here. Why will YOU not send
either Ohristians or gentlemen? Either peo-
pie who viii net insult US with gross words
OF people who will admit their perzonaI re,
sponsibility for their language ~
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-03-20

The Confederatsd States have found bid
der for their navy in New York, in the per-
son of Alderman BOOle, famed for his eonnec-
ton with the Japanese swindle. The n. Y.
Leader says
''Or enterprising fellow citizen, Alderman
F. A Boole, has been awarded the contract,
being the lowest bidder, for The construction
Of the torty gHn-scoWs required BY the South
ern Confedency. These boats are to he seven
ty feet long by twenty two wide and five
feet deep, doubled planked, aud with sides
OF the regular naval thickness. Mr., Boole has
hired a new ship building yard at Greenpoint
Long Island, close to the Tenth street Ferry.
Zach scow is 10 mount one ten inch pivot gun
and two thirty-four pound carronades. They
are to be anchored in the mouth Of the Miss
issippi and at various exposed points up the
river-thus guarding alike against attack
from the sea or a descent from the northwest
ern states With their full armament on board
they viii draw thirty six inches OF water,
thus presenting but a very narrow target to
the enemy. The plan Of these boats, as a
eheeP substitute for southern navy, is due TO
commander haftsteine, and they were to be
eOWpletea ior ~ 200 sach-the armaments to be
furnished oy the Richmond foundry. Twenty
OF these scoWs are % be delivered on or before
the 5lst Of next Jnlyi and the balance on the
end Of October. Three ot them are now In
process, TO be called respectively, the nSoutb
Carolina," "Mississippi' and Georgia and
Mr. Boole is confident that he can easily
complete his contract within The time speei-
fed. There were two ship Builders in this
city amongst the bidders, the bid Of one be-
ing s., $50 for each sDoI, and that Of the 9th
er s4, 200. Commander Eartsteine believes
that these vessels, almost wholly submerged
in the water, viii prove Of more use and re-
ceive far less damage then Lieutenant Ham.
ilton's costly and dangerous iron plated bat-
tery.p