, 1861-03-01

, Adyices received yesterday from Montgom.
err, state that JEFF. Davis will send Commis.
eioner; On behalf Of the Cotton Confederacy, to
negotiate with the United states government
for recognition Of their Independence, and
that IN the meantime TO attempt will be made
to dis1odge the United States troops from the
forts in their possession CHICAGO.
MATTERS AT THE CAPITAL.
Mr. Lincoln Visits ahe Capitoa--cabt.
taet tmcetfn@-:Ene PFesxdent Elect and
the whit. k1ous 4hc Inauguration
I11-.red Army NaoVement.-The Ham
cock ~tatne-@ThH KifGr1ms damaged
81 Fir+-eaacr Shocked Mt Wtlard7e
Earcysdca1fons
Especial Correspondence Of the Chicago Tribune
WAsAN1roE, Feb. &c. 1861.
It has been q beautiful and spring-lk day.
One swallow does not make summer, but
the very sight OF the birds Is suggestive; So,
on tLis 2Cth Of February, the bright, clear SUI
light, the calm air, and the ffeshenlng turf Of
the capitol grounds are vernal tokens, and
welcome ones, which all Washington hns not
beea slow in improving. It has been lively
and stirring at both ends Of the avenue. The
presence Of multitudes Of strangers in the city
has filled the Capitol and the vicinity Of all the
public buildings with sight-seers.
A. Wizards the incipient Republican Cou1t
is being organized, both officially and socially.
The Cabinet making business Is very brisk,
SID iosms the abundant theme Of gossip and
ramor. Mr. Lincoln occupies spacious suite
Of rooms On the. second floor, overlooking
Penney1yaaia avenue. The quantities Of paste
board his Secretaries are in receipt ct, this
nulti.udinous correspondence, all indlcute
tue near approach Of . new centre Of patron
sge and power.
This 1uornfna Mr, Lincoln's reception was
larsc and brilliant one, This afternoon he
stole quietly away to the CapftoI He entered
the Senate Chamber. and Taa introduced to It's
officers. The Republican members pressed
about him. The Union border State men
shook hands with him mort cordially. The
S4cesEioniets held aloof, and busted themselves
at their deska. Mason refused point blank to
he presented to him. kr. Lincoln's manner
rvas easy and dignided. From the Senate lie
passed to the House Of Representatives, where
ycry many shook his hand warmly, the seces-
e:ouists again proving true to their instincts.
Pryor tossed back his Ennky locks and tried to
assume the frowning giant, but only succeed.
ed in looking the malicious echoo1boy.
Nj, Lincoln remained in the building only
stort time and then returned to his hotel,
where le has been for the larger share Of the
day strictly closetcd with leading Republicans
In the discussion Of plans and policies. To-
day Mrs. Lincoln has received many visitors,
a1oopr Them Mr. and Mrs. Doualas. j. B.. and
Gen. C,ss, The diplomatlc corps have also
cfibcr called or sent their cards. Very mary
1aa;ea 1,ave paid their respects to the future
mistress of the White House,
Mr., Lincoln and his family. by the Bay, will
ren,oya to The White Bouse in q short time,
It is to be 1acated By hi. buchanan on Friday,
and crnat1v to the satisfaction Of the owners
o.r 1be ,,rcm5ses. who have never been better
satjadtd at the departure of tenant, Il will
ha immediately thereafter mt in readiness for
~. new occnront
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promises ia be q magnificent affair.
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