The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-03-09

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government, Whoever thought that The eoan-
nv would come TO such pass 1t has been
the boas, Of the people Of the United states,
that the President, who ruled over them, was
drsi In their affections that Biz presence would
bc hailed with delight in any portion OF the eoa-
iederaey. Bat man has been elected at last,
who dare not chow his face r fifteen states Of
tie Uu.on who skulks in disguise through a
sou,hern State and city and who eau remain
in the National Capitol, no longer than he's pro
tec,ed BY standing army.
And this man. whose course thus far has ex-
hibi,sd narrow contracted, sectional. anaiieal
spirit, controls the Issues Of peace Or war.
The whole country is awaiting IN breaihless
expectancy his decision. Every one not author
i1,d TO speak for bin, says he will be for peace.
lie. himself and those who represent him, and
who made him VIA, be s, and who enjoy bis
confidence haze thus far spoken ba' one seuti-
uent, and tia, is for coercion.
We have believed from tao beginning that he
would eudeayer to bring On "a conflict II he is
deferred from il, it will be by the more conserys-
tive OF his sdherants, the fear Of arousing the
border Slave States and those who hate Black
Rcpublcansm North bat more particularly
from the insecurity Of the position be occupies,
IN city located In the heart Of slave territory
lie can hiring on temporary conflict OF that
there il 10 doubt-but how is he to continue Il,
The arst clash Of arms will arouse the whole
country and sweep him and his traitorous com
papion- from power.
We bear nothing from Lincoln since he reached
Washington. On Friday evening, probably his
inaugural address will reach here, IN which bis
policy will be ioreshadowed
Mas. LucY +. PIckEss.--on Friday evening
last. there was general and. we nigh, shy
spontaneous call upon Mrs. Gov, Pckens by her
Marshall friends. as i, 1as generally understood
she would leave in few DAYS thereafter for
South Carolina. The residence Of Col. y, L.
lIolcomb, noted az i ever has been for i's &c
NAL hospitality sociability and attractiyeness
never contained a more pleasant and agreeable
party OF ladies and gentlemen than were congre-
gated IN is drawing rooms that evening. We
should have called It perhaps, leyee, but the
word carries with II, in oar mind ali idea Of
cold ioTnali,y the Difference paid to rank or
poaitiou. No one wen, to see Mrs Pickcns as
/ Mira Gov ficlscns. as much as they may ad
mrc the talent aud beroiam OF her husband
bu, ~ LrcY' whose loyeliness accomplish.
nen's aud fascinating manners, imrarieda charm
to the society in which she mingled. and gave
xas so much admired Her friends were agree.
ably surprised to find her the same as Of yore ,
time and absence had worked no poreeptiblc
change in her Appearance or manners The
evening paced "a very pleasantly with CONVEX
saiion, music. and a superb soppcr We regret
that Mrs fltkcn- makes so short stay at her
oil home that she il to ENJOY for so brief a
period the society Of her early. and we are ah
to believe her bs.i friends. She will baye the
saismci o. Of bearing with her TO Carolina the
kludtt, wishes Of thcac Texas friends
Harry Reader are you a married man Have
you ever gone down tina, primroso pathway which
makes twa.a of one twain and hesb OF one flesh.
You haven't Then you snov nothing Of that hap
rIness- that feHciiy that makes msn obllyions to
al else r. be eo1cued and bedif1cucd with thou
sand and ano gracious 0ts and smiles t. he aat,cf-
ID by all the gifa vth degree OF confidence such
a. you never before ,Spehcaeed, until With Byron,
you arc ready 10 exrlam,
would ,ha, woman hind bad bu, one roey r.au,h
10 siss them all fram North 10 south '
q be- The adm ration Of some Of thc young men, and
the envy of other. asauriGs you that you are
di'y, mar Of importance ltas feeling Of which
bachelor has no conception
All M4fshall snd good, part Of jefferson were
as9e Last week over the marriage IT oar freud d.
Sears. A correspondent hi, written IA a beautiful
description OF ihe whole affair sith the trip TO Icacr
soH and back ing which regret thi, We have not
space IN addition thereto the happy pair rcmcm
borcd W with beautiful cake Nc tender them OUT
thsuk aud generalization May thry, at each sic
ccedng anniversary tecuf with pleasure TO the nup.
ial hour when thcf fortunes aud beings were blend
ce and when youth hopo and love conspircd to
make them happy.
AIAANsAEfH Nv tihAfirAS thNNfNtpn AZ
scmbleG lac, Monday, mud from the political
complexion Of that body We have no doubt Ar.
kansas is, by this time, out Of the tuion The
True Democrat considers secession fixed
fact That paper says;
LOUISIANA rs TrSSrsslE It canno, be dit
puiscd tina, the relations between Arkansas aud
these two States are of tbs most intimate and
binding character. On this account we regret
20 &c them taking divers courses but hy far the
greater portion oI our trade goes to New Or
leans and II the action Of either Of these states
should exercise an = hence over US, lc, Ms io'-
low the gallant State of Louisiana. which mol.
withdrawing the appeals made to her selfish IN.
terests, and TO her sugar planters, bas unlurled
the fiag Of her freedom and parted forever with
The Mon. let ns 20 with Louis.
ana our commercial sister, and true daughter
Of the South
Coon FOR ruE BOYS We learn from the
Lone Star Banner that the boys of Carthage
Voluntarily, without any uercs,ion from others,
bat moved wholly by the spiri, OF patriotism,
sought them room on election day, appointed
Presiding Officer, Judges and Clicks, and