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What should be done.

lie following expresses our opinion as to
what ought to be done under the present
state Of things. 1t is from the Ereaing Posf
Of the q.
hut It We attempt either To retain those
who are gone, or u keep those who are WA
ycring, by the slightest concession Of rirht.
or the least countenance given - the claims
OF secession, We shall inhet an injury no,
only upon our own nationality, bat upon
the cause OF free government, which ages
cannot retrieve
There Is no occasion T. he in hurry 10
have those malcontent States return. They
will not be ready until they have tried their
experiment VI hen they shall hayo had /,
little longer experience when they find out
the value OF u new caniederaey, Of which the
cornerstone is the right Of state To seeeda
at viii when they discover how many ~
haaeiers will give credit 10 such govern.
lnent, and how many nations Of Europe will
be ready - make treaties with people
whose only allegiance Is to their separtte
eahtons, winch cantous ara bound to tire
central government only By their own en-
Hrite, they will better an rect4te the OH
Onion
Il j, .>.Iab.etl c5erea " thes-Ssa
back INTO TIE Onion, Ths Eushsar Of e.,er.
ei't nee n.t bs aroused. but the 'rirttf If
IN, ,n5 = h'i.I >t'' % .t- own must be.ssstab-
u, - as nsvrr 70 be questioned s4sin.-
= i ie lFiSt lore tia; IS sufficient 10 sccare
'Hls VIII % but ~ sacrifice is too great if
oe5atal ior this. by visa combination Of
.t'.lig l3fo-HrAHea VIII resistieSs power, the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-02-08

Tie letter bclow is taken from the Boston
Journal which says it vas received in that
city from gentleman in Charleston This
letter confirms the general opinion prcyalen;
North, that the only thing required at the
commencement Of the reasonable schemes of
the disunionists, wis for the President 10 be
firm and decided. When this whole matter
shall have passed away, and the :" angry ex-
element of the hour shall have resumed its
accustomed sway over the public mind, what
a terrible load of infamy will rest on the
nest of traitors surrounding the President
and by appointment, his constitutional adj
yisers and, also, with what loathing and
contempt will President Buchanan be re-
garded for his imbecilty and cowardice No
ruler ever owed higher duty to the citizens
over which he was placed, than did the Pres
ilent TO the large class Of warm and devoted
Union men Of the class Of this letter writer
in the South, at the time Of the commence
nsent of these troubles. Cowardice and i'm
bcciity will attach to his name as long rs
history lasts
In answer to your letter Of November 9Th.
enclosing note against BEE, would say that
he is a resident, OF thi. city and in good cir
cumstances. and ordinarily demand OF that
amount might lie collected of him without
difficulty, bat during the present disturbed
state of affairs here, it would not be prudent
to attempt its collection The courts which
are (like everything else) under me complete
control Of The mot, would not entertain the
suit OF Northern man, and it would be not
only 'mpruden, but even dangerous for Il
lawyer here to bring such suit A word
or two in relation to the state of affairs here
at your request
If the President had taken a firm and de-
cided stand against this rebellion at its cut
break, it never would have come TO this.
Had he done this and sent troops here sufi-
cicnt TO guard the public property, they not
only would have put down the rebellion, but
what conceive of more Importance, would
have formed a nucleus for the men OF prop
erty and the conservative element of the
State to have rallied around.
But by the Old Public Functonary show
ing his characteristic timidty, there is an
apparent dnaninity for secession II j. oniY
apparent. Many men Of property have left
and others aro gains, ana TINS ! t6ins Is tie
woyst feature Of thIs rcielliqu, for when the
reaction comes they will n4t h. here t. t..ae
advantage Of it and help support tie prorer
Authorities. The effect viii b. tue same as
the migration of the nobility Of France dur
ing the first months OF the Revolution. Men
Of property who remain here either are 81
/ l4Tr and lnoa
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-02-08

Mr. Hale protested against the assertion
that the North was making war. On the
contrary, their position was such as to sUb-
Ject thew to the charge Of cuwardise. The
Senator said there was force Mt the North
favorable to Inn section. If war should come
tire first ihing to do would be to take care OF
Northern traitors
Mr. Lane wanted to know whom he called
traitors
Mr. lIae-Exactly those men who fight
against their own State.
Mr. Lane-All who are fighting for the
Constitution and the rights of States. Twill
allow no man to call them traitors
Mr. Hale said he wanted to define no man s
position, but he repeated that if forced into
a war they would first take care of treason at
The further consideration of the message
was postponed until To- morrow.
The bill to provide for the government Of
Idaho was then taken up.
Mr.. Green's alncndment, changing the
boundary, was adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson, the name Of the
Territory was changed to Colorado.
The bill passed.
Mr.. Peirce, from tho Committee on FL
i'diitt, ltI ulltu IL itdI blll, WHlCI WIS Hliut
the special order for tomorrow.
Mr.. Bigler offered resolution to admit
the Commissioners of the several States to
the floor Of the Senate, Laid over.
Adjourned.
IlousE.-Mr. McClerland Of Illinois asked
leave to offer resolution asking the Presi-
dent to communicate information concern
ing the seizure Of the Mint at New Orleans
and the steps taken to recover possession ot
the government money.
MIR. Craige of y. {. objected and express
ed his surprise that any one should make such
allegations upon the strength OF a newspa-
per report.
MIR McClcrnand expressed surprise that
any one should object TO mere resolution of
enquiry. 1t made no allegation.
Mr.. Branch of y c. asked leave to intro
duce a resolution allowing the Commission
eres from various States admission to the
floor OF the House.
Mr. Kunkcl of Maryland moved to amend
by rendering the Commissioners the use oil
the House OF any other suitable apartment
for their meetings.
Mr.. L,vejoy and others objected.
Mr.. John Cochrane OF New York gave
notice that he should soon call up his bill to
further provide for the collection of duties
on imports.
\ motion for light sessions this week was
Objected to.
Mr.. Wilson Of Indiana peresnted PETIT
on from citizens of that State in favor of the I
adoption Of the Crittendeu compromise. He
sai4 he could not vote tor it.
Mr.. Briggs of y. Y. presented q memorial
from sevcnty-two citizens of Orange Co.. y.
Y, in favor Of tie Border State Committee 5
Compromise. !.
The House then went into Committee of
the Whole on the Senate amendment to the
deficiency bill
NJ. Morse Of Maine advocated the Chiri
qui apr priatian amendment.
Mr. St phens Of Pa. opposed it.
The amendment was rejected.
An amendment appropriatins Sl3j, 900 I
for the purchase Of Wendell's establishment
for a public printing Office was debated and
adopted.
The Committee -.
The House resolved to have i-ht sessions
f5r debate the remainder Of the week.
Adjourned.
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Sltnrllar Eth .

saturday, Feb. =.
SENaTE.-Bill to increase the salaries OF
the justices Of the Supreme Court from $500
to 5000, came back from the House non
eoncurred in, and asking for Committee Of
Conference thereon.
The Senate ms s:cd on S former vote pass
ing the bill to be engrossed, and Joined
Messrs. Ninton, Granger and ADAMS d Com
mittee of Conference on its part.
a message was received from the Cover
nor, by the hands OF the Secretary OF State
transmitting resolutions Of the Legislature of
the Commonwealth Of Ma slchusetts, tend
erng the aid of the State 10 the President of
the Lnited States in his eff ,rts to sustain the
laws and preserve the Union. which were re-
terred to the Committee ON Federal relations.
IlorsE.-Petitinn presented and referred
OF Seth Bailey and IL others, Of Freeport,
tor repeal of the Personal Liberty bill.
\ Communication WAS received from the
Secretary Of State, transmitting information
as TO the amount contributed by the State 10
agricultural societies. 1t appears that
$1,000 was contributed 10 tie funds of the
funds of the State Agricultural Society and
$1,000 to the County Agricultural Societies
NJ thing had been allowed or paid for print
ing i, any of these Societies.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-02-08

Now roN.--E,cry town In tbs Congress
ional District ought - send memorial to
Congress forthwith. praying for the adoption
OF Mr. Crlttenden's plan of settlement, or
any plan calculated to stop secession and
dissolution = Machas Enion.
The people Of this Congressional District
ought to do no such thing The Crittenden
plan il a device of Breckenridge and those OF
his lk It is the most monstrous PROPOSE.
ton ever submitted to the consideration OF
an intelligent, liberty loving people, and
called a compromise. Will the Union please
to publish the scheme which it endorses
and desires every body else to? Publish 1t
but don t call it compromise. Mr. Crit
tenden himself, does not urge the plan with
curnestness.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-02-08
WASHINGTON, Monday, Feb. I.

W lUN, -'IpllNlsiN GU T.
SENATE.-Mr. Crittenden presented sew
eral memorials from citizens of various
States in favor of his resolutions.
Mr.. Nilsson offered a resolution asking
the President whether any forts, arsenals
and munitions of war belonging TO the
United States has been seized by any per-
son in Louisiana, and especially whether
the Mint of the United States at New
Orleans has been taken possession of un-
lawfully by any persons, and if any mon
ey belonging to the United States has been
unlawfully appropriated, and by whom.
Mr.. Chandler presented petitions from
citizens of Michigan, against any change
in the Constitution.
Mr.. Bigler presented petitions in favor
Of Mr.. Crittenden's resolutions.
NJ. Foster presented a memorial Of
citizens of Connecticut for the passage of
the border State resolutions.
Mr.. Fcssen1en presented a petition in
favor Of restoring peace to the country
and preserving the bond of our fathers
Mr.. Slidcll sent to be read by the clerk
the ordinance of secession Of Louisiana.
Mr.. Slidell said that the document just
read places Oh official record the tact that
Louisiana has ceased 10 be component
part of the United States, and with it ter
minated the connection Of himself and his
colleague with the Senate. The occasion
calls for some words in parting with those
whom we leave, some Of whom We hope
TO meet again in the noble task Of con-
strueting new eontederaey. The new
confederacy would not attempt to improve
upon the Constitution of the United
States. 1t would recognize all obligations
and all existing treaties, those respecting
the African slave trade included 1t viii
be willing to assume its just proportion Of
the public debt, and account for all prop
erty of the United States which it has
been compelled to seize in self defense
1t would recognize the right OF the inhab-
itants of the valley of the Mississippi to
the free navigation Of that river without
tax or toll of any kind. They hope for
peace, but the decision Of this question
depends upon the free States. lie had
no doubt il the issue was fairly presented
10 the people the States might have a
peaceful separation with the probability
Of complete or partial Reconstruction,
bur nth the present representation in Ell
sher strapch Of Congress he could indulge
in no suat tape, and they mast be pre-
pared to resist coercion under any preteAt
Mr. Benjamin argued against the asser-
ton that Louisiana gould not 90 out of
the Union because she was bought as the
proaerty Of the United States. Louisiana
was acquired under treaty which guar
aatied t, The citizens Of the Tertiary ro-
lection OF property.
The consideration oil the President :
m .ssas3 w4s then resumed.
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36th Congress---2d Session.
w AsIIrSGroN, Feb. .

w AslfINdfoSs zen. -.
SENsTE.-The Senate passed. resolutions
for the Joint Committee to count the cleo
toral vote.
Several amendments from the Commit
tee on Indian Affairs were adopted, and
the bill postponed until Monday.
The Post Route bill from the House,
with the Overland Mail amendment, was
taken up,
Mr., Hale was in favor of the Overland
Mail, but thought if this route was adop-
ted the Butterfeld Route ought to be dis
pensed with.
The bill was ordered to be printed and
postponed
The bill to organize the government of
Llama was taken up.
Adjourned.
HorsE.-Mr. Sherman called up the
Loan BILL
Mr.. Phelps offered substitute modify
ing the act providing for the treasury
Notes 50 as to empower the Secretary of
the Treasury to negotiate for the balance
of the loan not taken under the act, on
the most favorable terms, instead of re-
strieting him to par at ten days notice.
Phelps said Sl4 ,000,0 900 were provided
for under the act, which were not yet ia
ken.
Mr.. Sherman opposed the amendment
The loau proposed was for S25 100000.
Hexupposcd it would settle up the ac-
counts of this administration As there
was no revenue and little money they
would be obliged to resort to the credit Of
the Government.
Mr.. IIindman offered proviso that no
part of the loan should be used to main
tain forces to make war on seeding States.
Mr.. Sherman refused to accept the
amendment.
Mr.. Garnet considered that the Morrill,
tariff bill provides for the loan of twenty
one millions and thought this bill was de-
signed for war purposes.
John Cochrane thought if Sherman de-
pended Oh the Morrill, tariff bill for suf-
tcient revenue he would find himself mis-
taken. The proposed alienation would
paralyze commerce.
Mr.. Sickles said it was not surprising
that the protective tariff bill should en-
brace authority to borrow sd 100000,
as it would be necessary to make up for
revenue lost from diminished imports
This is the Republican tariff promised in
the Chicago Platform.
Mr.. Phelps substitute was rejected
and the bill, as originally reported, passed
by ia to 81. The opposition came from
the Democratic side
The Indian Appropriation bill was then
taken up, when
Mr.. Washburn Of H., moved a con>id-
Grafton of the Senate's resolution proyid.
ing for Joint Committee TO count the
votes for President and Vice President
Carried
Messrs. Washburn, Adrian, Ely, At
derson, and Craig were appointed in such
Committee.
The House, in Committee of the Whole,
took up the Deficiency bill and discussed
the Chiriqui amendment, when the Com
nittee arose.
Mr.. Corwin gave notice that he would
move to close the debate on the report of
the Committee of Thirty-three, on Thurs
day.
Mr.. Sickels suggested that the vote
should not be taken until after assembling
of the session of the Convention.
Mr.. Corwin would be governed by Ell
eumstanccs in that particular
Adjourned.
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Maine Legislature.

Friday. Eel l.
House bill 10 increase the CAPT.
tai stock of the Mercantile Bank Bang n
was read once and tomorrow assigned for IL.
second reading.
Committee on Agriculture reported bill to
amend an act Incorporating the Calais Ag-
ricultural Aid Society. when was read once
and tomorrow assigned.
Mr. Toman presented the petition of Jo-
seph P. Hill ct al, II p Mason ct al Vim.
Lampson ct al and Lyndon Oaks ct al. in
favor Of aid to Piseataquis Railroad
On motion OF Mr.. Hopkins, the bill 70
provide in part for the expenses of the gov
crnment was taken up. Mr. II. moved to
amend by striking out the appropriation of
$4,000 fer the support of Normal Schools,
which after some debate was adopted.
The hill passed to be engrossed.l
IIousE.-rhe House resumed the consider
alton of the bill to increase the salaries Of the
Judges.
A lengthy debate ensued, in which Messrs
Whitney Of Thorndykt, MeCrillis of Bangor
and Brown of IIodgdon participated.
Mr.. McCrillis moved to amend by insert
ing 81, $50 in lieu OF $3.50.
Yeas % Maya %.
Mr., Wyman of Augusta moved to amerd
by inserting $1,000.
Rjected-j0 voting in favor.
The bill was refused passage
Yeas 81. Nays 95.
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The Personal Liberty Bill.
Ellsworth, Feb. ith, lsGl.

The Laion asks if the american Is in IA
yor Of the repeal Of the Personal Liberty
Bill. We do not think the repeal Of thi.
law would have the least possible influence
on settlirg existing troubles. There does
not seem to he any Doubt q Is constitution
ality. therefore unlike some cn4etments in
ether States, its repeal cannot be-. and Is not.
asked on the ground Of lis being yi5lati5n
Of the law Of Congress The question i. one
of exPeiicney. l. involves the sacrifice + no
principle and hardly trenches on that Of con-
sstency. It's icing the statute book does
no. make slave hunting any more danger
Gus in Milne nor would its repeal give any
more efficiency to the Fugitive Slave act
We heard one Of the most confirmed old
hunkcrs in the State and gentleman wa5
believes in Slavery. say that if a fugitive
slave was in his house, and the officers were
in pursuit Of him and entering one door, be
would show HIM another by which he might
elude them. We would not hasten to repeal
the Personal Liberty Bill. but if an arrange
ment shall he entered into at Washington,-
a compromise which shall not he like har
die t. a jug-and the hard features of the
Fugitive Slave Act shall be softcned down
and that Arrangement should call for the re-
peal Of our law. would do i, at once
promptly and fully.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-02-08

OF, | guess, and you'll look all the better
for it in the end"
Fanny anil Nathan We're married and
often now, when Uncle Joshua, of win
ter's evening sits surrounded by his merry
grand-ehlldrcn,cvcry one of whom relutes
the old sayi"g that cousins children are
always fools, he regales them with the
history of the nap he once took on the old
box lounge.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-02-08
For the Ellsworth Americana
In View of the Crisis.
THE UNION FuEfffH

"Parish tic arm that would destroy
The tsmplc Of our sifcs
Perish the heart that hopes for jy
In its consuming fires
Let not the monster be f9re7f
Who dares to light the flame;
But curse him with a traitors lot
And with traitors name.
Our fainting hopes refuse to die,
Our lettering bulwarks stand.
And Freedoms banner still aoats high
Der united land
The stars that gem the azure fold
May cease awhile to shine,
Bat trcmblc not, the arm that holds
The flagstaff is Divine
While the dark rarrn bodies despair,
And still our fear rcneWs,
The noble c1yis high in air,
His onward way pursues.
He breads not there the tsmpests wrath,
Though all its thunders roll;
But scars above the tempest's path,
ENul;ng to the goal"
:. II.
Suiiivan Fob 1861
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-02-08

TIE FlsuisG BouSTJFs.-The fishermen
are anxious abont their bounty, but they are
waiting as patiently as possible. Mr.. Alley
wrote n the Gloucester Adeeyfiser on Sa,ur-
DAY. that he had received assurances at the
Treasury d apartment that the bounties would
soon be paid, bat the Secretary feared that
the recent loan would all he exhausted in pay
ment Of claims that stood before tE9 boun-
ties-eP estoa Journa,
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An Uncompromising New,
York Mem Der.

Mr. Van W yck tkcp- OF the Urnhge ann
Sullivan district ct New York, made an un-f
compromising speech. lie alluded to ths
COINCIDENCE that tins day was the annlvcrsa-
~ Of Johu Quincy Adams battle in the
defence of the night Of petition, sSe,ched Tbs
debate which cnsuei showed that SOuthern
men were then opposed to disunIon. nne
tban proceeded to CONSIDER the question OF
ceinI rJmis,', rs measure OF relief for exist
ing troubles. holding such emphatic language
a. tn. following " We are told We must
submit because We have hccn mIsrepresen,ed
at home and abroad We neither created
nor contributed TO your ignorance you have
created t Is storm, now bend before It's Jury
Or br Ak. You have been shorn OF your
strength by your own Dclslah, and poys in
your blindness, would wrap your arms
around the pillars OF the Republic aud pei-1
lsh IN It's runs. fhi. hour slavery. in tbs
language Of the highwaYman, is demanded
our money OF our life. our goSernmep.
our pruc1phr' K
lie continued " You ask us 10 comhr,
ise. What have We to c1nceecf Wa Id
dass yau no wrong, aud prop sseone.
have hrtn compromising lor ycssss the
Is fnality We had was at tie ballot
November Last. You have proposed nod
promise which does not involves =, Al
On our part, You want the cone. asss b
aineaIe1. How would that avail you il
your present position is correct, tina, ono
STAT. however Magnificent she may be. can
drstr ; tie whole taarie2 You. who have
violated the constitution, and have set the
las At defiance are d, uandlns constitution.
Al saarraHt.rs that We viii do neither? Do
yau Props. any c1uc ssipu TO the North
8 r Z h.,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-02-08

The following is copied from the Spring
field correspondence of the Efcniag Post
TUX Drr,RrrRE TaR WssHiSGTo>-Ar-
roINrNE<Ts.-Mr. Lincoln has decided Ia
leave Springfield tor Washington on Monday
morning the eleventh OF February. lie will
% first to Indianapolis. whera he has been
especially invited to stop by the legislature
OF Indiana lie will then proceed east lei.
surely. probably by the WY Of New York.
lie does not care to reach Washington much
before the close OF the month, and will en-
deavor to have his journey entirely free from
display.
The only Cabinet appointments yes made
are those OF Messrs. Seward and Bates, and
Rave it from Mr. Lncoln's own lips that
no others viii be finally detrrnineti upon
until his arrival at the Capitol city. The
friends Of candi lat'~ have therefor time 81
work up tho claims Of .h.ir several Ctyor-
tics.
Pennsy iyania will s1rcly rerllsx the prcs-
idential mind She has gnszl claims 10 favor
hu; Is sadly diviI'u Il t. who shall receive
it. Alter Cameron, who tor many rets ms
should not be appointed, she presents no
strong man. The country wants Governor
Chase To have a seat in the Cabinet Council.
but Ohio cannot spare him from thc Senate,
while PENNSYLVANIA strongly nbjrcts u bis
views on the tariff 1t i featei that il Ohio
has Cabinet officer, it viii taye to r. s,nr
one other than Governor Cha~a. though be
OF all mn would seem besi qualified Tor ;he
post
Indiana is urging C5lfax flr Postmaster.