The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-26


in the strength of man. He compared Con,
stitutlon to the Ark, which, when carried under
Goa direction, was a strength and power, but
winch, when taken in violation of His command,
was source CT ruin and destruction. He paid
hlgh tribute of respect to Mr.. Buchanan's Admin
tration, and closed with fervent imporation of
Divine guidance upon those about to assume charge
OF the Government. Mr.. Lincoln, who was de-
vout listener throughout, expressed himself as
highly edited with the discourse.
| CAP. BREsHWOOD'S NAME STRICKEN FROM THE ROLL.
sHINGToN, Feb. 25.-Secretary Dix has re-
cent issued the following order:
- I'M G.. Breshwood, captain in the revenue
| service, while in command of the revenue cutter
Robert McCelland, having in violation of his Off
cial oath and of his duty to the Government sur
rendered his vessel to the State of Louisiana, and
>. J.. Caldwell and Thomas d. Foster, Lieutenants
under his command, having been parties to the
surrender, it is hereby directed that their names be
stricken from the rolls of said service.
"Dy order of the President of the United States.
'JoHN a. Dix, Secretary of the Treasury"
NO HOPE OF REUNION.
| A distinguished Aabaman, who was identified
with the Bell and Everett party, but is now a
Secessionst, writes to friend in this city:-'Y ou
may suppose that there is chance to rebuild the
Union, which has been torn down. There Is none
Not only is there probability, but there is no
possibility of such an event. We do not believe
that the Nerth will give us any substantial guar
antees-apd we could not trust them if they did,
The idea which seems to have taken possession of
the peace Congress- as it is called, that we will
be satisfied with the prohibition north o 500 3Of
and squatter sovereignty south of that line, is a
gross insult to our understandings Be assured
that We have no idea of accepting any such terms.
The truth is, and our friends outside of the sece.
ding States ought to be apprised of the fact, we
have lost all hope Of an amicabe adjustment, and
are looking to the bayOnet as the final arbter of
the dspute.''
THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
Colonel B. h: Stevenson, President ofthe South
ern Pacific Railroad Company, has arrived in
Before @ hn ada
iiminary arrangements for building the road but
the contract cannot be closed during the present
troubles OF this country. meeting of the Direc-
tors of the Company is TO be held in Louisville on
the l4th of March, and IN New Orleans on the 25th
of tlat month.
PICKPoCKETs IN WASHINGTON
Ile Mayor OF Washington has made such dis
position of portion of the police force as to arrest
pcEpockets, who are attracted hither by the large
number of visitors already here, and those who are
to come. In conjunction with the police of Balt-
more live pickpockets were recently, it is said, ar
rested in one day.
JEFFERSON DAVIS AND FORT SUMTER.
a telegram, received to-day, announcing the ar
rlval of Jefferson Davis at Charleston startled Mr.
buchanan. He Immediately called on Ex-Presi
dent Tyler to know what it meant. Mr. TYLER was
happily enabled to Mr. Buchanan that the
mission of Mr. Davis to Charleston was one of peace
1t was to guard against the possibility of an attack
on fort Sumter, at least until the character of Mr.
Lincoln's inaugural shall be known If its tone be
pacific there will be no attack on Fort Sumter. I'll
otherwise they say an attack will be Immediately
made.
THE REPUBLICANS IN COUNCIL.
Aa important consultation of Republican HEM |
bers of Congress was held last night relative to the
course to be pursued the coming week 1t was |
generally agreed to take positive step until the
rep )rt of the Peace Con ference is submitted, when
they propose to act on that immediately Another |
on,ultaton is going to-night. Many members |
say the wishes Of Mr.. Lincoln will control their
action.
VIRGINIA AND THE UNION.
member of the Virginia Convention arrived |
here this afternoon, and reports that the State is
hrm for Union, unless coercion policy be adopted
He thinks that any attempt to collect the revenue
or rec1pture the forts, will carry Virginia out
gress amounts to nothing.
AN EXCITING WEEK.
This being the last week of the present Congress-
great excitement may be expected. The tariff bill |
Will undoubtedly be passed in some shane, the
Peace Conference will agree to its plan of adjust
ment, the various factions of the Republican party
will struggle to put their favorites in the Cabinet
anG the Congress itself will probably be expected
to ta@e some action in regard to this plan.
DEPARTURE OF GENERAL CAss.
The General will leave on Tuesday morning for
Detroit with his widowed daughter, Mrs. Canield
and her children. delegation of Pennsylvania
called on him last evening, to pay their parting
respects.
Mr.. Rives has written friends in Virginia that
the convention will adopt propositions satisfactory
TO lis state. Tins is deemed promising, regards
the ultimate action of the border States.
CHARLESTON AFFAIRS.
FEDERAL REINFoRCEMENTs AT HAND.
The special dispatches of the Mercury, announe-
ing that a steathy reinforcement of Fort Sumter
had been determined on, and that Federal troops
in boats, might be expected at any moment that
crcums ances should happen to favor their attempt
to reach the fort, were confirmed about o'clock
last night, by kilograms received by the Governor.
Shortly afterwards, dispatches came up from Fort
Moutrie, stating that the lieutenant in charge of
the harb0rwatcb had reported that he was informed
by pilot that the steamship Daniel ebster had
bsea seen by him off Cape Roman at noon. Notice
was immediately given to the different posts
General Dunnovant and Captain Hamilton proceed
ed Immediately to Fort Moultrle. Major Stevens
repaired to the Morris Island batteries Everything
was got in readiness for the expected visitors
Up to the hour at which we go to press (half
past oclock), there has been nothing seen either
of the Daniel Webster or her boats.
We are very sure that the gallant troops on Nor
ris and Sulvan's Islands will keep bright look
1ut for both.-Mercury, FEB. 22d.
The Courier says that it is not true that salute
was fired in that city in honor of the Inauguration
)f Mr.. Davis; not that Charleston does not cordial
y hail the election and Inauguration Of one who
vas the first choice of large portion of the State
md the South, but because we are becoming chary
n the use of powder for such demonstrations.