The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-03-08
THE NATIONAL CRISIS,
PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S EXPLANATION
OF HIS INAUGURAL
WASHINGTON, March 7.-President Lincoln said
this evening, to Southern gentleman who called
upon him to know how his inaugural was to be
understood that II meant peace
THE SOUTHERN CONGRESS-
RErAL1AroRT MEASURES PROPOSED AGAINST THE UNITE

upon MIN TO know how his inaugural to be
understood that II meant peace
THE SOUTHERN CONGRESS
RETALIAToRF MEASURES PROPOSED AGAINST THE UNITED
MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 7.-Mr. CLAYTON re-
ported bill providing that, in the event of
conflict, or refusal of the United States to recog
nize the independence of the Confederacy, no Court
OF the Confederated States shall have cognizance
of civil cases of the citizens of the United States
and all pending cases to be dismissed.
resolution was adopted authorizing the Presi-
dent to instruct the Commissioners to European
Powers to enter into treaty for the extension of
the international copyright privileges.
Braxton Bragg was confirmed as Brigader
General; VIM. G. Hardee confirmed as Colonel
OF the First Regiment of Infantry.
MELANCHOLY EFFECT OF FORTUNE TELLING.-Yes-
terday morning, between ten and eleven o'clock a
German, residing on Dunlap street, in the Twelfth
ward, was found dead in his room. BY the side of
Ine Iy 9ouy was revolver, and further examination
developed the fact that the deceased had committed
suicide by shooting himself through the heart
coroner Emmert was Immediately sent for, and
the investigation showed lamentable result of
superstition.
Two years ago the deceased, whose mama 10
Conrad alter, was told by an astrologist that he
would die before the 1st of Nav, 1861. The pre
dlenon, that would have been forgotten as soon as
toid oy most people, had most fearful weight
upon the mind OF Walter, and ever since he has
dragged out miserable existence standing in awe
OF the dreadful foreboding. As time wore on. the
crushlng influence of the astrologist was more and
more felt, until the mind of the unfortunate man
gave way. de talked of his death by day-dreamed
OF 1t by night, and at last verified the prediction
Dy being the forced agent of his own end. In his
habits he was sober and Industrious but partaking
OF superstition prevalent among some portions Of
germany, ne was unable to withstand the foolish
toretelhng OF futurity. He was about twenty.tw
years OF age, and has relatives residing in this
country.-Cincinnati Enquirer, March G.
FROM WASHINGTON
Letter from Major Anderson--The New Ca
binet, etc.
WASHINGTON, March THE War Department
to day received letters from Major Anderson dated
on the 4th inst. The most friendly feeling exists
between him and the South Carolina authorities.
Postal facilities are still open to him, and the pri
vilege of marketing to limited extent continues to
be granted him.
General Cameron will leave to day for Pennsyl-
vanla He has not yet qualified as Secretary of
war. lie will return probably on Monday
Meantime Secretary Holt, by request, will continue
to discharge the duties of the Secretary fthe De.
partment
John A. Jones, of Illinois, was to-day appointed
Superintendent of Statistics in the State Depart
ment, vice H. C. Mclaughlin.
There were numerous visitors at the Depart
ments this morning, and many applications for
office filed.
The new Cabinet held their first meeting TODAY
Dispatches faom Flag Officer Stribbling were
received at the Navy Department to-day. He saws
that in consequence of the disturbed state of China
he had not until January 1st considered it proper
to send any vessel to the Southwest. The John
Adams had sailed for Manila, Siam and Sinpa.
pore
The commerce of the United States with Siam,
he says, is of considerable Importance, and an oc-
casional visit of man-of-war to that country is
advisable and in all the countries round the China
Sea and in Japan, the freq uent presence of man.
ofwar is beneficial to our commerce and to our conn
trymen residing there. He expects to 90 North
with the Hartford and Saginaw
The Diplomatic Corps, in full costume. this
afternoon paid an official visit to the President,
by previous arrangement, as is customary on the
incoming of a administration. They were
accompanied by the Secretary of State, MIR. Sew
ard, to the White House, who first presented to
the President, Commander Feganiere, the Minister
from Portugal, and the longest in the diplomatic
position in this country, who made an od-
dress in French, a translation of which had
previously been furnished to President Lincoln
1t was OF complimentary character and exnres-
slVe OF the good will and feelings of their resnac
tive governments toward that of the United States
and for the success of the Administration,
All the Diplomatic Corps, he said, entertained
the best wishes for the peac and prosperity of the
country, and for the continuance of the friendIv
feelings now existing.
The President briefly replied with much warmth.
heartily reciprocating, both officially and person,
ally, the kindly sentiments expressed.
The Commander Feganiere then introdpcad
respectively, the other foreign Ministers, and then
the several foreign Secretaries of Legation. This
part of the ceremonies having been concluded, the
members of the Cabinet by invitation, entered the
Reception room, and were introduced to the DinIo-
matte e orps.
Mrs. Lincoln was afterwards presented. and for
some minutes there was general and unrestrained
social conversation.
Jose Marcelino Hurtado, late Intendente General
of State of Panama, and so distinguished for his
activity and energy in the support of the Federal
Government of New Granada, has been appointed
Commissioner for the Convention under the Cass
Herran treaty He is expected here by the close of
this week.
Judge Campbell, of the Supreme Court. has not
resigned, as reported.
No nominations were made to. day by the Presi
dent to the Senate, neither was there an Executive
session.
Passed Assistant Surgeon Carringtor, of Vir-
ginia, Lieut.; Slmons, of South Carolina, and Mid
shipman Hale, of Georgia, all of the Navy, have
resigned.
There is to be private reception at the Execu-
tive Mansion Tomorrow evening.
serenade to MIR, Crittenden-He urges his