The Van Buren press., 1861-03-08

word ode address, and at its conclusion
the elatteadministered tho usual oath, IN
takinr Itch Mr.. Lincoln was vociferously
.heersdI The Chief -Iustice seemed very
much aated, and his hands shook very
with emotion: Il,
The Sururation of Lincoln makes the
,ighth (emony of the kind at which Chiei
Jus,icetaney has oficiated, having ad-
ministak the oath Of Office. successfully,
to Presjnts Van Buren,. Tyler, Polk, lay
lor, Fihore, Pierce. Buchanan, and Lin-
colin. he ceremony was very impressive.
The Prideut was then escorted to the Sen
ate ChAber and thence to his carriage, and
thence he procession proceeded to the
White louse. On reaching the Executive
mansio the troops formed into double line
ON thamain avenue. and the barouche,
containg the Presidential party,
to the mansion. Mr. Bu-
chanau accompanied Mr.. Lincoln to the
main hi. and then took his farewell leav
ing ofiim. expressing the hope. in cordial
terms, that his administration might be .
happy,nd prosperous one. The ex-Presi-
dent TIN retired to the residence OF Dis
trict- Attorney Ould. where he will tempo
rarily eiourn until his departure from the
CITY. Tomorrow evening. at the arrival OF
the PRECISION at the White House the Mar
shalls the day were successlveiy introda-
ced. hen the line being formed. the peo-
pls I'D in to congratulate the new Pres
identl The rush was exceedingly great.
Thus lded. for the day time. the inaugura-
tion economies.
ST. LOUIS, March. 6.
At lis moment the feeling with which
the inaugural is received in the Southern
Statesif the Union, engrosses attention.
The Rihmond Wing, conservative. says,
the polly inculcated towards the seceeding
States fill meet the stern and unyielding re-
sistanc of the United South. The Rich
mond lquirer. secessionist. says, no action
of our,onvsntion can now maintain peace
Virgini must fight. The Richmond des
patche.say that every border State ough
to go OF of the Union in "a hours. Th
Alexanria Gazette, Union, says the inau
gural isnot sucn one as it wished for
not sucl a one as will conciliate or satisf,
those MON Mr.. Lincoln speaks of as dis
satisfied in the South. The Alexandra
Sentin&, secession. says the positions takel
arc deearation of war, laying down doc
trines Which would procure for the norther
sectionthe unquestioned dominion as sec
tion. Dispatches from Staunton state tina
the inaugural was received with unusual dis
satisfaction. The secessionists declare 1t
declaration of war, the Urionists say br
little, eidently disappointed. AT Peters
burg, according to telegram the excite
men; wis intense hundreds hitherto for t.
Union. .vowed openly for revolution if Il
convection does not Immediately pass IL
secession ordinance. At Raleigh, n. c.,
was received favorably by the Unionist.
they think it does well for Lincoln, altt.ou,
they cont approve of all of it. The di
unionSts are satisfied with it. A.. Wi
mington, N. c.. SO far as known, tho co
tents we're satisfactory, especially relating
the fons and the collection Of the rcvenu
because they are in favor Of coercion.
Goidsborough,. Il. c., and throughout tn
section, it WAS received with indignation.
! The Southern Congress was in session
Montgomery. when tho inaugural was ,
ssxsn Tasa !es session was secret; and
as virtual declaration of war against t
seceeding States.
Continued manifestations of a fayoral
reception in the Northern States are rccei
ed. A dispatch from Springfield, Mas
says the Republicans of all shades are
lighted with President Lincoln's inaugurs
1t satisfies the Independent Union men
all parties, and few or none were found O
Jecting to its temper or position.
There is Washington rumor that .Jo
Bell pronounced the inaugural declara.i
OF war. While Objectionable portions
the address were being delivered, sever
Southern gentlemen tclegraphed Gov. Pic
ems not to attack Fort Sumter until aft
the action of the Confederated States.
The new Cabinet officers have already.
are about entering upon their duties. Sc
DIX, who entered the treasury to find reuu
sitions for 81 900, 900, with 81, SOC, 900 t
fishing bounties and $3.50, 900 treasury OF
states these all have been paid. Yesterd:
the accounts were stated in expectation
0lr. Chase's entrance on his duties, a,
they show balance in the hands of t
treasury and discussing officers, applicab
to the current expenses of the government
exceeding $6.OO0,000 dollars this, wi
the current receipts from the custom
amounting to about $4,000 per day il
come. it is believed will enable the incon
ing administration to sustain itself, witho
calling for further loans for o considerab
length of time.
Yesterday number of citizens of III
nois called ON Mr.. Seward, who among otl
er matters said. gentlemen, it you want
save the administration, and have it su
cessful and profitable to the country, in
plOre You to remember that the battle t,
freedom has been fought and won. Henc
forth forget that freedom was ever endan,
cred, and exert your best to save the Unio
Let it not be said that the Republican part
won its first, last and only victory over IL
dissolution Of the Union. Remember IL
way to maintain the integrity of the Repul
lican party is to maintain the Union.
MIR. Seward said he hoped that before IL
close OF the administration, South Carol
ma would again grasp hands of fellowship
State delegates have all day been calling o
the President. Gen. Scott and other distir
guished gentlemen.
< ST. LOUIS, March, 7.
A report at Washington is, that Critter
den is to be appointed to the vacancy
the Supreme Court. is generally believet
but it was not certain that nomination ha
been made.
Floyd arrived in Washington yesterda,
to stand his trial in the Indian bond defa