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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-02-27
Washington News aE1L Gossip.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-The Peace Con.
ference will, according to present indications
take final vote on the pending propositions
on the 22d-W ashington's birthday.
For the first time, hag.staff has been
erected on the War Department building,
for the display Of the national flag.
| The House select committee of five on
the Presidents message, transmitted Janu.
ary 9th, will, tomorrow, make report rea-
tive to the stationing OF vessels, &C., saying
that the defence of the Atlantic coast has
been greatly neglected, and concluding with
a resolution censurng the Secretary of the
Navy for, as they charge, accepting. with
out delay or enquiry, the resignation of Of.
ficers who were in arms against the 60 vern.
ment when rendering the same.
| 1t has been ascertained that larger nun
ber of vessels are afoat now than for the last
twenty years; and these vessels may be
fitted out during three or four weeks
There is however deficiency of lieutenants
midshpmen, masters, and medical ficers
as we'll as seamen, the law limiting the
last named to $500 men. ...
WASHINGTON, Fec. 21.-Between nine
and ten O'Clock this morning window avn.
ing at the War Department caught fire from
sparks from chimney. One of the mes
sengers hosting the window to suppress the
flames, they were blown into the Secretary's
room, scorching the paper on the ta-
| BILE.
The early discovery of the fire was fortu.
nate, considering that the building is not
fire. proof.
The Secretary, who early enters upon
hfs business, was present, and the first to
give the alarm.
Capt. Meigs has returned from Florida, by
direction of Secretary Holt, to resume the
charge of the Washington Aqueduct
leaving in charge of the Notifications at
Tortugas, Maj. Arnold, of the Artillery
He represents that they are in good condi-
tion to resist any attack from any quarter,
and have bv this time been reinforced.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-02-27

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Gen. Scott re-
turned Mr.. Lincoln's call at 8 P. M., and
was warmly greeted.
At 4 o'clock the Illinois Delegation, with.
out respect to party, headed by Senator
Douglas, called upon Mr.. Lincoln and paid
their respects. The meeting was less for.
NAL, perhaps, than would be the case at an
interview with auy other Delegation. from
the fact that they were all friends and ac-
puaintances before. The interview between
Mr.. Lincoln and Mr.. Douglas was peculiarly
pleasant.
Among the callers of Mr.. Lincoln this P
N were the venerable Frank Blair and hi;
son Montgomery Blair.
At O'Clock DR.. Puelsto, Secretary of tht
Peace Congress, presented a Committee tC
Dir. Lincoln, announcing that the member:
of the Congress were anxious to pay thei
respects to Mr. Lincoln, and requested the
latter 10 name the hour when he would re-
ceive them.
MI. Lincon replied that he would be hap
ply to receive them at Q O'clock.
ATT O'Clock Mr.. Lincoln lett his hote
aud proceeded 10 carriage to the residence
of Mr.. Seward, with whom he dined
At 9 o'clock Mr.. Lincoln received tb
Peace Congress. Gov. Chase, of Ohio, in
troduced Mr.. Tyler. Mr.. Lincoln receive,
him with all the respect due his position. -
Sev,ral Delegates were then presented t
Mr. Lincoln by Gov. Chase in the usua
manner.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-02-27
Lincoln and HamiiGIu Now,York.

New YORK, Feb, 2l.-Vice President
Hamlin and lady arrived about 6 o'clock,
last night. Comparatively few persons be-
ing on hand to receive him, he entered the
Astor House without difficulty, and was con.
Quoted to apartments provided for him.
After the arrival Of the Vice President din
ner was given by G. C. Davidson. There
were present, among invited guests, VIM.
III. Evarts, Thurlow Weed Dean Richmond,
Simeon Draper, and few others.
Mr.. Lincoln visited the opera, BY invita-
ton; while the children were taken to Laura
Keene's. Mr.. Lincoln only remained till the
close of the second act, and then quietly
left the theatre, without any demonstration.
About halfpast l2, fine serenade was
given TO Lincoln and Hamlin at the Astor
House, by bands of wide awakes and Other
Republican clubs. Mr.. Lincoln did mol
make his appearance, but Mr.. Hamlin, being
called out, made o short speech.
Up to a late hour in the evening, Mrs Lin
coin and Mr.. and Mrs. Hamlin received theil
friends.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-02-27

which the President has called our attention
as "of such vast and alarming proportions"
ss to be beyond his power to check or con.
troll.
II further appears, that Of the vessels
which miget have been available for defence
or protection In case OF any sudden emer-
gency arising at home, now at stations 10
distant seas or on their way thither, on the
18th OF October last, the Richmond left our
coast to join the Mediterranean squadron,
and the Vandalia left on the 2lst of Septem.
ber to join the East India squadron, and
about the same time the Saratoga to. join
the African squadron, and others to join the
home squadron, then in the harbor Of Vera
Cruz, supporting one of the revolutionary
governments to Mexico.
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Washington News.
PLOT TO AssAssINArE THE PRESIDENT ELECT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Dr. Loring, Of
Mass, has declined the Sandman mission.
MIR. Hamlin visited the Senate and receiv
ed cordial greeting.
A special dispatch to the Times, says that
on Thursday night, after Mr.. Lincoln retir.
ed, he was aroused and informed that a
stranger desired to see him on matter of
life or death. He declined to admit him
unless he gave his name, which he did at
once. Such prestige did the name carry
that while Mr.. l.. was yet disrobed, he grant.
ed an interview to the caller. A prolonged
conversation ELECTED the fact that an organ
lied body of men had determined that Mr..
L. should not be inaugurated, and that he
should never leave the city of Baltimore
alive, if indeed he ever entered it.
The list of the names of the conspirators
presented most astonishing array of per.
sons high in Southern confidence and some
whose names are not to this country alone.
Statesmen laid the plan, bankers endorsed
it, and adventurers were 10 carry it into Ell
feet; as they understood Mr.. Lincoln was
to leave Harrisburgh at nine O'Clock this
morning by special train, and the idea was,
| if possible to throw the train from the road
at some point where they could rush down
a steep embankment, and destroy in mo-
ment the lives OF all on board. In case o
failure of this project, their plan wcs tc
surround the carriage, on the way trom de-
pot to depot in Baltimore, and assassinate
him with dagger or pistol shot,
So authentic was the source through
which the information was obtained, tha
Mr.. L after counselling with his friends
was compelled to make arrangements tha
would enable him to subvert the plans o
his enemies.
Greatly to the annoyance of those wh
desired to call on him last night, he decline
10 give reception.
The final council was held at eigh
o'clock. MIR. Lincoln did not want to yield
and Col. Sumner actually cried with indig
nation, but Mrs. Lincoln, seconded by Mr.
Judd and Mr.. Lincoln's original information
insisted upon it, and at nine O'Clock Mr.
Lincoln left on special train.
He wore Scotch plaid and very lonI
military cloak, so that he was entirely un
recognizable. Accompanied by Supt. Lew
is and one friend he started, while all tn
town, with the exception Of Mrs. Lincolr
Col. Sumner, Mr.. Judd and two reporters
who were sworn TO secrecy, supposed hit
to be asleep.
The telegraph wires were put beyond tn
reach of any one who might desire to us
them.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-02-27

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24.-No community
could manifest more anxiety regarding the
late movements of Mr.. Lincoln than Phila.
delphia. Its like has seldom been expert.
enced here. Extras were in unparalleled
demand. To day the subject has been the
chief topic of conversation and statements
made by prominent members of the Repub.
lean party justify the belief that fear on the
part OF his friends OF an. attempt at assassi-
ation on the train or procession at Balti-
more was the real sole cause of his fight.
1t was discussed among the prominent mem.
bers OF his suit when in this city, and meas
ures we're taken to guard against such ca
lamily. The names of General Scott and
Gov. Hicks of Maryland are prominently
mentioned as among those who gave the
warning, and Messrs. Judd and Davis as
those who acted on it. 1t is possible that a
statement TO the public will be published by
friends to justify their course and to remove
from Mr. Lincoln the charge of unwarrant.
able apprehension. The recent speech OF
Mr.. Lincoln at Independence Hall embody.
ing sentiments which have been construed
into an admission Of negro. equality is sup.
posed to have more particularly tended to
infame the Southern mind, and is said to
have created an unusual excitement at Bal.
timore and throughout the South.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-02-27
GrOanS at Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Feb. GA very large CROWD
greeted the arrival Of the train bringing the
Presidential party at York.
Mr.. Wood announced from the rear plat.
form thst Mr.. Lincoln was not on board he
having gone direct to Washington. Mr..
Wood then introduced Robert Lincoln who
happened to stand beside him, very much to
the latter's astonishment.
At ll:4o the train passed the Moryland
boundary.
The Committee from Baltimore joined the
party at Harrisburgh, consisting of w. G.
Prethen, w. L. Marshal, L. Blumenberg,
w. Bell, ]. Bishop, w. E. Gleason, L. M,
Faymer, and F. S. Cochrane-the latter on
behalf of the Electoral College. All oI
them feel very indignant in the want OF con.
fdenCe in the citizens of fillmore as eVi.
denced by Mr.. Lincoln's course, though it
is understood he was opposed to it, but was
overruled by other parties who have assumed
control of his movements.
A crowd blocked up all the Calvert street
depot and on the arrival of the train greeted
it with groans, on learning that Mr.. Lincoln
was not on board.
Arrangements had been made here for
securing the safe and respectful transit ol
Mr.. Lincoln through the city. The police
force was all out, and fully equipped all
good citizens we're anxious that no indignity
should have been manifested. The appre,
hension entertained was that certain disre-
putable parties who lately attached them.
selves to the Republican organization here
and who were expected to make demon.
stration, would have aroused bad feeling in
the minds Of same, and partially caused q
disturbance !; otherwise there was no reason
to apprehend anything unpleasant here.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-02-27

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 81, l:50, P. M.-The
train with Lincoln and suite arrived at Ken
sington at O'clock. They we're escorted
in carriages Mr.. Lincoln's barouche being
conspicuous by the gay plumage Of four
white horses. The procession consisted Of
mounted police, cavacade Of citizens Of
all descriptions of politics, the Pennsy lvania
Dragons, Chairmen Of Committees, Presi.
dents Of Councils, Committees of New Jer.
sey and Pennsylvania Legislatures, etc.
They were hailed everywhere with patri.
otto EN- blems and manifestations from about
100000 people along the line of march,
Lincoln on his arrival at the Continenta
Hotel, was conducted TO the balcony, anc
was introduced to the Mayor. The noisy
multitude below greeted his appearance with
cheering. Both the Mayors welcome and
his reply were unheard, excepting by those
in the immediate vicinity.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-02-27
The Treason Of Secretary TOucey.

The Special Committee appointed to en-
qure into the condition of the navy, has,
through its chairman, Mr.. Doves OF Massa-
chusetts, made it's report to the House Of
Repre- sentatives. The evidence presented
shows conclusively that the Secretary of the
Navy has been deeply involved in the treas.
enable designs of the late Cabinet. The
report shows that on the 18th Of January
1861, the naval force of the nation was dis.
tributed as follows: East India squadron 8;
Brazil squadron 3; Pacific squadron Z; Med
iterran can squadron 8; African squadron 4;
Home squadron IL; storeships 6; special ser.
vice-at Japan-l; receiving ships 6; dis
mantled %.
OF the "Home squadron" nearly oil were
on the coasts Of Cuba, Mexico and Central
America, or under orders to sail for the
South. Only one of the storeships was in
an American port, and the receiving ships
were unavailable for actual service. The
report says:
The number Of ships lying in port, and
dismantled and unfit for service is 2S,
mounting in the aggregate S74 guns. None
of them could be repaired and put under sail
short OF several weeks time, and several of
them would require for that purpose at least
six months. No orders have been issued TO
put in readiness any Of them.
The foregoing comprise the whole naval
l.force of the country-both that which is in
commission and in actual service, and that
which lies In port, and is from any cause un-
available in any sudden emergency. From
this statement it will appear that the entire
naval force available for the defence Of the
whole Atlantic coast at the time OF the ap.
poinlment of this committee consisted of the
steamer Brooklyn, twenty-five guns and the
store ship Relief, two guns, while the former
was Of too great draft to permit her to enter
Charleston harbor with safety, except as
spring tides, and the latter was under orders
to the coast of Africa with stores for the Al.
rican squadron. Thus the whole Atlantic
seabord has been, TO oil intents and pur.
poses, without defence during all the period
of civil conmotion and lawles violence to
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-02-27

@Disunion has not the ghost of o
chance in Old Kentucky. The people oil
that patriotic State have but few sympsthies
with the traitorous cotton-growers of the
Gulf States. A gentleman recently from
Kentucky, through which be travelled con-
siderably, says perfect delirium for the
Onion prevails there among the people,
The stage drivers wrap the stars and stripes
around their whip handles, while at every
cross-roud the banner of the Union is found
floating TO the breeze. There is no danger
Of such 4 people being dragged into seces-
sion.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-02-27

Mr.. Crittendeh viii soon be invited to
address the people here on national ques.
tions, BY large number Of prominent men
A resolution was offered in the Conven.
tion, that any attempt at coercion OF the Sc
csded States, be forcibIy resisted by Va,
and referred.
A similar resolution was offered in the
Senate and ordered to be printed.
The Michigan resolutions were sent back
without comment.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-02-27

On his return to the Astor House, he had
interviews with Hon. Fish, Col. Fremont,
and about one hundred others.
Mr.. Lincoln visited Barnum's museum
this P. NJ, and TO night attended the opera.
He has declined an invitation to- visit Brook
lyn.
He leaves at half past eight tomorrow
morning, stopping at Jersey City, Newark
and Trenton, en- route for Philadelphia.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-02-27

WASHINGTON, Feb. %. 3.-Indeinite rumors
are afoat concerning warlike dispatches
said to have been received BY the Govern
ment from the South. These cause much
excitement and many inquiries, but they can.
not be traced to any reliable source. There
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-02-27
For the Portage Sentinel.

Ir-- n n 4. EVI EH0 EvTIhR6 SehEn5I'
Pursuant TO notice the Republicans Of
Rrim6eld met on the 10th inst, and balloted
for q suitable person for Post master. The
rsspltwas, that Cornelia Kelso, our prese Mt
Post Master received thirty-seyen votes, be-
ing oil that were cast. 1t is presumed thai
had lhe Republicans ell been out there
would have been no opposition, as Miss Kel
40 has by her courteousness and assidnity
given general satisfaction.
,ksY NIX REPUBLICAN.
BRIAFIELD, Feb. 18th, 1851.
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DIED.

In this village, on the 20d inst, Mrs, SA..
RAH Y, wife of David Russell, and ,dsugh'
ter of Almon Russell l..ofs Frank lin, pged 3d.
years. The deceased left husband, and.
four small childrsn--one a,babssof q, week.
old--to. mourn hergloss. W seg ate.E
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-12-05


s3uslnfss Gar0s.
J.F. COLBURN,
AUCTIoNEE
267-ly Kaahumanu street, Honolulu, Oahu
--- J. Ill. COLE,
AUSTIoNEE EEE.
(sCccEssoR TO A. P. EyKaErE)
At his late roo1s Queen Street. 2s2-1y
G. HI. LEVERS,
Lumber and building materials Fort Honolulu 267-ly
C. BREWER I'd,
General Merchant and Agent for the sale of the product.
Brewer Plantation. 250-Iy
Won HOLT & HEUCK,
Commission Honolulu Oahu L 26T-Iy
ALEX. J. CARTWRIGHT,
Commission Merchant and General Shipping Agent Honolulu,
Oahu, ii. l. 267-1y
GEORGE G. HOWE,
Lumber Merchant-Yari on coUsr House SQUARE New Is
pianade 267-ly
T.. o. HALL
Importer Hardware, Dry Goods Paints,
general Merchandise Of Fort and King streets 2671y
UTAI AHEE,
Agents for the Sugar Plantations Of Ako PapakOa and Two
at pa0 Hoi importers and VIII wheIesaie and Retail @ Dsa
%sn,s On King street, HSnonr % % and at at Lana, Maui
varied assortment q general merchandise ~N
Honolulu, August L. 1881 27l-ly
w. A. ALDRICH, .
Importer and Dealer in General Merchandiss Commission
Island Produce. Agent for Plan
TArIoss Consignments OF all kinds Of Island Produce
aS9-iy ''- '''1''~ '''1'''' '''''-'
BOLLES g. CO.,
Ship Commission Merchants and Dealers in
General Merchandise, Lana, Maui. whalers fun ished
or % Ss Ts'f'''' shortest notice. 20 Ss7iS s'
HONOLULU STEAM FLOUR MILL Co.
g.. JUDD Purchasing Agent.
8 sAvIDGE, Selling Agent
c. III. LEVERS, Treasurer. 26G1y
A. S. & N. S. CRINRAUM,
Importers and wholesale Dealers in Fashionable Clothing
men, Superior Furnishing oOas- stors formerly oeeu
Street. Honolulu, Oahu. q. 3 27s-ly
BISHOP Il CO., ~.
Bankers omce in the east corner Of Makee's Block, on
Kaahumanu street, Honolulu
Messrs, GRissELi, MiSrrHz * Co, New York.
Messrs. MORGAN sroSE & Co., San Francisco.
Will receive deposits discount rstciass business and
attend To collecting, etc. 261-ly
ANIL s. CASTLE. AMOS. ). COOKE
CASTLE n COOKE,
Importers and Wholesale and Retail dealers in General Mer
Streets near the large Stone Church Also at the store
in King STREET opposite the ss!men's Chapel AGENTS for
McCOLGAN Il CAMPBELL,
Fellows Han, between King Hotel streets,
Cloths Cassimees and vestings always Oh hand and cloth
ing made in the best style 26e-ly
j . H N R II - % .
WINES, SPIRITS,
ALE PORTER, f
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Commercial Advertiser.

DirEe Of the Fallen.
BIZ Miss FAsSY NJ CAULKrss SEw LONDON CT
Woe for the young, the fair the brave,
Too beautiful 10 die
Beyond the broad Potomae's
In many a narneess soldiers grave
Our fallen heroes lie.
Three thousand men. Let kindling eyes
Dry mp grief's idle food
For this beneath our northern skies,
Three hundred thousand m shall rise,
To give them tears Of blood.
Our brothers shall not sleep in vain
On battles glory sod.
The blood Of Abel calls again IT.. 4.
And to the unrepentant Cain
We hear the Of God
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-18
KcokuA Drug Store.
rifth-strceI, bet. Natn n ntondean
EEOk Tx. IOWA.

4 LARGE assortmcntofDruE
a Chemicals, instruments ano
Fancy articles just received a.
the above establishment. COM
prfsipg all the ne~ cnatnira1
Preparation, q 1iiden' Fluid Ex'
tracts, Trnsses "A bd0m,na Sup'
porters, Pcsanries, spec uluMs =,
all kinds. stethoscopes, Csthc
tcrs. Spcrmatorrhns Kings ARK
somo splendid eases OF thsr
riere's supt riur instruments. &
Ihese articles having been sc
lccsed with special reference /
the known wants of the prcie
the best terms to toPhysicians a
u
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1tf E~s sfaGsss TI1asA sGtSEs s..l
a Nk" supply ot Tress Hoops, Of tho s.ses
"A usually waited, taT.therWith d general a..
sortneEtet Goopers Ioo.s, Jakt feeeiyQd ana 10,
sale low hy +. N. j. H.IUcKEE
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cro. - ANpKngbr. ALEX. BARcLAY.
[ESTABLSHLD La lSs.l
BANKING MOUSE OK
Geo. G. Anderson Z Go.

nAvk1HIs DAY ADMITTED AS A PART
/ NEE in Lhe banking Businefs, ALEx. BARCLAY, !,
(who has been my 4cllvr for the last kix yeartt
The business will hereafter be conducted under the
firm and style OF
EEU. e. ANDERSON y CO.
Being one CT the oldest Banking norses lif not
the oidektt in Iowa the new frm solicissa contin-
uance OF former patronage 30 Literally 81 tended
to them.
They viii II ak Collections Andremit--less Ex-
ehanpe--en the day oi payment, frse Of charge
Their references are 40 formerly by rhc senior
partner, Was @
REyKRKkCEr az
MiHele~ y4.aH aHieE n Co., -bsnker2, ,AcH=lnIk.--
Park Bank, NY
Edward W. Clark l. Co., PhilAdelphia.
Clapp, fuller a Browne, Bankers, Boston.
Howsrd BANKING Company,
Honmann b AGelpcke Chicago.
Marine Bank; -
Farmers. DE- rposif Bank Pittsburgh.
Mech sntcs Bank,
Kramer KAHN. Bankers,
Gilmore i crton, Baakcrs, Cincinnati
A. IL, liant Il Co., Bn nkers, Louisvll1o. KY.
State savings Institution, So Louis, Mo.
KeoI Iuk. j al. /, 63. GEO. IAN LEksOS.
lanl'60
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-02

Mr.. Street Commissioner Smith has stood
high ia this community as correct public
oaicar up 10 recent period; but of late, in
order to re.ain his position, It appears that he
has been allowing tbs Aldermen to DO pretty
much Us they please with the affairs OF his
Department. Thus, it il rumOred, enc Alder
nlan, the leader OF the Ming" has his lex.
friend in the position OF Superintendent OF
Wharyes, Piers, and Slips, with an appropra-
ton Of S250,0o0 a year at hs command.
Another gets his brother-in-lsw, already drawing
pay as Inspector of Wharves, a TAT job 10 raise
the roof OF Essex Market, at unlimited cost,
without contract And IL goes on, we sup
pose, throughout the Department. Quite re.
Gently, certain members of the Ring" grew
Obstrspsroas, beeauao OF tincied slights, and Mr.
Smith narrowly escaped being sent about his
business 10 make room for more complGissnt
person. The individual 20 DO pacied was AID
Russell. va observe that he has been satisfied
by getting the place Of Mr.. VIM. Gayle, for
three years past Superintendent Of Lamps and
Gas, for his friend eI-Ald. Edward e. Neon
nell This appointment is one which ought not
to have been made, especially since tho bureau
has the disbursement of tho large sum iof $685.
coo year. Mcconnell in dissoluts, unprn.
eiped fellow, whose achievements, while COuD-
Gilman, in entering houses of ill-fame in a state
of ntoIica.ion, and brutsly kicking the unfortu-
nate women, made him notorious all over the
city. IL seems to us that instead of retaining
his place by surrounding himself with such per.
sons, Mr. Smith would do better to resign at
once, while no can do so without discredit