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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-28

the ,jtc was in hands that would not fail to keep
il, and were not under the least apprchehsions
Of its nfraction ON this occasion.
On Friday evening, the 22d INST, The Commit
tee of escort, after apprsing MT. WOOD the
Presidents agent, by telegraph, of their depart
ure, reached Harrisburg at ii o'clock, Wheh they
obtained an interview with Mr.. Wood, VINO
promised 10 present them to Mr.. Lincoln the
n.xt mornipg at 8 o'clock, and to furnish them
with tickets of admission to the speciai nain.
But Mr.. Wood was not TO be found next morn
ing. and the Committee sent up their card 10
the President elect, when word was cent back
TINT he would see them in few moments.
Shortly after this q gentleman appeared at the
door of Mr.. Lincolns late quarters and announced
TO the crowd that Mr.. Lincoln had left for
Washington the previous evening" having been
summoned thither by special dispatches.
Tbe Baltimore Committee ut once left for the
depot and returned by the special train bearing
Mrs. Lincoln and family and the Presidential
suite. All along the road the villages, houses,
and hills were alive with people manfe,ting their
goodwill by the waving of handkeIchiefs, shout
ings, and music. This was especially the ease
in Maryland. The greatest disapp ointment was
shown at the depot when it became known that
the President elect was not on board, and the
crowd heaped anathemas on the heads of the
City Councils for not rendering the Inequalities
Of the city in the usual form to Mr.. Lincoln,
for it was currently believed that this was the
reason why he took the course be did.
As to the rumors Of danger to him on the
Northern Central Railroad, they are ridculed by
its officers and exploded by the fact that he COM
mitted his family to the care Of the train that
brought them safely TO the city. And the ru-
mors, too that be would run the risk Of insult
or injury in passing through the city are nothing
but the coinage of heated brains. The fair fame
Of our city was too deeply involved for any such
casualty, even if it had been contemplated.
Whatever may have been the cause of the
President elects course, in hurrying % to Wash
ington by the way Of Philadelphia, on Friday
night tho Republicans of Baltimore, however
much they were disappointed in not having 1t
in their power to testify their respect for the
Chief Magistrate of their choice, have too high
an opinion Of his integrity and bis devotion to
his friends TO suffer the clamors Of the hostile
and low-minded partsan press of this city to
disturb their equanimity in the least.
The restoration OF the Missouri Compromise
by the Peace Congress is a measure of historical
Justice if nothing more. 1t must be bitter
pill TO Douglas, Dixon d Co.
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FROM MARYLAND.
THE FACTS OF THE CASE

From Our Own Correspondent.
BALTIMORE, Feb. o. 1861.
/ am fortunately in q position to be able TO
give you the facts Of the case in relation to the
part taken by the Republicans Of Baltimore on
the occasion Of the late expected arrival Of the
President elect in our city.
His political friends had not designed, at first,
to take any active steps to manifest their regards
for him. apart from the rest Of the public, further
than to mingle their welcome in that Of the city
authorities, taking it for granted that they woud
do him the usual honors as the Chief Magistrate
of the nation. The neglect, however, Of the
Councils to move in the matter, stimulated the
Republicans on the occasion Of their Ward meet
iDgs last Tuesday night to choose five delegates
from each Of the twenty Wards, to constitute
General Committee of One Hundred, that was
charged with the duty Of manifestiDg the feelings
of the Republican party of Baltimore to the
President Of their choice, in some way most
agreeable TO him.
This Committee organized on Wednesday even
ing last, and appointed sub Committee, consist
Dg of Messrs. SnetbeD, Marshall, Coalc, Coch-
ran, Palmer, and others, to repair to Harris-
burg and tender the President elect The earnest
and heartfelt welcome Of those who voted for him
liz this city. 1t was arranged to provide con-
veyances for the President elect and his suite, to
be under the direction Of Major McPhail, one Of
the Committee, and for the Committee to attend
in body at the depot, to pay their respects to
Mr.. Lincoln as he should pass from the cars TO
his carriage, and when this was done, to let him
and his party proceed to the Eutaw House,
where his agent had engaged rooms for them,
without any further interruption to his progress.
No procession was at any time designed or con-
templated.
But all this was dependent upon the action Of
the Councils. If they should adopt the usual
resolutions, and appoint a Committee TO meet
and receive him, in conjunction with tho Mayor,
then the Republicans were to yield the field to
them and join in the general welcome. But tho
Councils, notwithstanding the subject was before
them in Executive session on Thursday evening
last, declined taking any action in the premises,
and then it was that Mayor Brown sigDiicd his
determination to Messrs Snethen and Marshall TO
be present. in his official capacity, on the arrival
of the President elect at the depot, to receive
him with the usual address, and to drive of
with him alone, in private two-seat carriage,
to the residence Of John s.. GittiDgs, esq, the
President of the Northern Central Railway, who
bad invited Mr.. Lincoln and his family to dine
with him, while the rest Of the suite were to
repair TO the Eutaw House.
No request whatever was made by Mr.. Lin
coins friends, either upon the Mayor, the Police
Board, or Marshal Kane. for protection TO tho
Precedent elect, for they regarded tho peace Of
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SPOLIATION AVOWED.

Fren The Warrington Confederation, Fsb. 20.
Having learned some time since that the Secretary
Of War had addressed letter to the Governor Of Lou
sisna demanding the restoration Of tho commissary and
other stores Of the United States seized at New Or
leans, called at the Department yesterday, and
certained the result OF the application The following
Is copy Of the letter referred TO:
WAR DEPARTMENT, Feb. T. 1901.
Bin; learn from report Of Breyet Lieut. Col A @. Myers
late Assistant QuasrmAster In the service Of this
New Orleans that the Path ul under your diIecon and
tho OF the State Of Louisiana a the QusItermastes
and comssy stores and all other property under his control
and IN hi. possession belonging to the United States"
seized, and are now held under your authority.
The title Of the United States tho stores &C., thus taken Is
conovered they having been purchased With s funds
much Of which received by citizens Of Louisiana Their
presence within your State eupdiy
Of wicked IN every respect lawful and harmless end
could In degree should suppose, compromise the public
safety Their seizure under the circumstances Of
fssrspt and Arocons sposon which scGcsly beisvs
had Of protesting DO organized
The maintenance OF law and order and 10 be regulated By
principles justice and morality which insepsble nom the
civilization of the sse.
invila your Escesney's attention 10 the matter one which
yee most perceive deeply concerns the honor snd fair fame
ssss, ssa swst yew .sy ptW eerhdsnt vasstsoa that
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FHox AssosI,, coSN.

Compromise with tratorsl conoodc to rebels in arms
against the Government conciliae thieves and rob
bersf Is this the way to deal with criminalsl Can
any Government stand on such princplesl No. never
Though | am but an humble citizen, yet know that
any such ignomnious settlement Of National diff.
cues will never receive the sanction Of the ndepen.
dent freemen Of Connecticut. RepubGcanlsm in this
State has no sympathy with dsunion, and least Of all
with treason The sentiment Of nauraized citizens
within the limit Of my observation, is unanimous
against disunion, and in favor Of enforcement
Of the laws. / have been surprised at the depth and
extent Of this feeling.
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YRoE Auburn, n. Y.

The people recognize TmE TRIBUNE as their organ,
as uttering their sentiments, and 10 the iuler extent
endeayoring TO shield them from degradation aud dis
honor, which timid representatives and schemng wire
puerr endeayorng to iasten upon them under the
pretense Of compromise. The further spread Of
Slavery in this country has been pressed side
and resisted the other for the last fourteen years.
without any considerable intcrms,ion. In 1856 and
1860 this the real principle at issue. In the former
it tumphed in the latter it filled. In the election Of
Mr.. Lincoln, II was determined by the voice Of the
people, that there shaA te no further crtension Of
Slavery This they know TO be right and just and ne
cessay for the honor and welfare Of the countrtbis
they know, and stand by and maintain to-day and will
stand by and maintain 10 the end.
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tiore ard ereeehes ouay opposed to concessions
!, ,ha sIayn p,v.. TIf Liz Countv Conven-
'c"I ING bon' 'c.,;,,, 20
iiOn held la'ey in our borough, received httbR re-
bnke for i'a with traitors and the rebels AT
he sea, Of Coyernmant were indignantly denounced
pr Jor< -. - .snno,od 20 &c tho 1aborino men
ou 7na'es, VINO eAPeo'ou W "a; ~ C,;,,enden
SUNNY themelves by recommending. tno Niis a ~.
eomp ,omise, reproving the Republicans, were as-
toy nd at this exhibition Of Pennsy vaDia BACKBONE
oober of the sor of our people IL the adop-
=; ~ ,h 1n,ion;na rasnlu,ions bv he Republican
H!h Va VIC lo,V",hb ieoO 10. ~ =. a.. LII am.
Club OF West Ward-a ward formerly IN Tue ia, en-,
braoe of the Afrcsnized Democracy, but at the last
ia,;o, ,oaonod no tho active exert;fns Of few in
eio'.ior 'oee '! y. Ill L. na.oo;,ad that presi-
dOmable splrlts. III Will De PefcSheu thaS -.
dent Davis's threats OF Southern lead ana ooutnerh
,ael have very little effect upon Pennsylvania Tree
~ '"'' ~ ~
men, z..,t.u, 49,. b,,. no,bipg "a RELY mon
Reotd that a. worangmen we "a ms'1 r3bt Of @aross
IT, ~ ahn, onr bsnSs "a of no nae 10 us unless
Reortd That 'hs ianor o. our Names 49,. N' '''
pJ bs,e ,hs nayment Of debts s insecure the
payment Of wage. /. doubtful
R,sa That ,.S SsS VINO pay
Of Iep9o,,ips ths 9eo ,o, ,,bo r,s,.na 10 dissolve
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THE RICHMOND SECESSION MOB.

The Dispateh Of the Goth gives the following account
Of the Indignation Meeting" held in Richmond on
Monday night:
"Handbills were extensively ."irculated yesterday
evening for public meeting OF the citizens OIL klch
mond, or that portion thereof who are prepared 70
maintain the rights Of the South, 10 take such action
as they may deem expedient,' relative TO speech
made in the Convention yesterday by Samuel Med.
Moore of Rockbridge, the substance oil whlch wa
inimca 10 the rights Of Virginia. and the whole South,
and the interests Of the people Of Richmond. lbe
object OF the meeting being quoted absye nom the
handbills an invitation extended to every true
Southern man TO be in tendance, ut O'Clock, corner
Of MAYO and Franklin streets An immense crowd oil
citizens assembled at the hour named, and led by
band Of music, proceeded TO the Exchange Hotel,
where hey addressed, IN strong southern state
Rights speeches. by John Goode OF bedford, ana WIN;
+. Gordon, jr, Of Albemarle. Both gentlemen ead
no matter what the Convention did, the people OF VIZ
gioia would 30 with the South. Cries were
made for Goggin, Wise, Morton, and Monta'
que Announcement was made that Gov M .h
was too much indisposed TO speak, and q motion
was carried 10 adjourn 10 the Spotsford House.
On passing the American Hotel suhdry groans were
given for Mr.. Moore. At the Spotswood Iiouse Col.
Dickinson Of Prince Edward apologized for the alb
,ence q the Hon j. Morton Col ID. said he strongly
sympaihiled with the feeling which lad induced the
meeting 10 assemble Soon the expression OF public
sentiment and the direction Of public legislation would
have TO be shaped by the people. He alluded TO Mr..
1oores speech, and symptoms Of disapProbaion were
given. j. r. Anderson, esd of Botetourt followed IN
a few remarks, expressing devotion TO the South, and
alludng 10 the duty OF Virginia in this cris Of pubic
afairu. Mr.. Hall OF Weizel spoke for short time IN
humorous vein. lie said that the editor Of The IIhee
Tag IHtoHgcnoer, rank Aboltionist was then pres
ont. He believed that Mr.. Clemens, In the CONVEX
tisn had followed the platform dictated by Campbell,
the person referred TO- lie rated the Black Republ-
cane soundly. Cries were maze for the Hon. j. NJ.
Daniel and tha. gentleman retreaied. Col lsbell OF
Jefferson County was next called on, and made
n mot insyirning Southern address, and was mos,
loudly cheered. When this report closed, Mr.. Gmer
Of Piitsyyana speaking, and others were expect
ed to follow. portion Of the crowd and the music
proceeded 20 the residence Of Prof Iolcombe Sixth
street. The rumor that the Anti Union party intended
To burn Mr. Moore in eihgy could trace TO reli.
able Some 1909 persons we're engaged In the
above imprompn demonstration which 10 recorded as
one Of the tigns Of the times"
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WINTER ADJUSTMENTS IN GEORGIA.
ROASTING A MAN ALIVE.

PROM The UfyTfs County Irfcrprtss.
On the morning Of the 18th inst, some two o. three
hours before day, during the absclce Of Mr. Isaac n
Middlebrook-who resides come six or seven miles
north Of this plsoehis house forcibly entered by
some pcrson batering the door down with an AK Mrs.
Aiiddobrook and two three small children being tho
only occupants of the house. The noise awaking the
lady che hailed the intruder and was answered. after
hHng tho second time with the threat that II she did
not hush he would kill her. and he Immediately sprang
TO the bedside rasped Mrs. NJ. by the throat, lifted
her from the bed carried her out the yard and
threw her the fence where he continued to abue
her in the most shameful Manner until couple OF ne
gro women-the only persons on the premises except
Mrs NJ and her children-beng aroused by her cries.
came TO her relief and the iend becoming frightened
beat n hasty retreat. The alarm wHe immediately
given In the neghborhood, aud the lady being ques
Toned as 10 the identity Of the perpetrator Of the deed
stated that che believed il 10 be negro man named
George, the property Of Mr.. Abel Nelson, Sen and
who was hired TO Mr. John Sliddlebrook. Dogs hay
ing been procured, the track was pursued to neigh
boring house, where the boy George had wife, and
thence 10 tho residence Of Mr. John MiddebroOk. In
der these circumstances, 1t thought advisable TO
arrest the negro which done, and after inyes
tigaton before Justice OF the Peace, lie was duly
committed and placed In the Jail in tins place. "A We
thought await his trial ut the Apri term Of our Sa.
perior Court.
On Monday morning last, crowd Of men from the
country assembled In our village and made known
their intention to forcby take the negro George from
the Jail, and execute him III defiance OF law or oppo-
siion. Our efficient Sheriff, Maj. iargett, together
with moot of citizens, demonstrated, persuaded,
begged and entreaed them to desist aud reflect for
moment upon the consequences which might follow
such course, but without avail Mai IIarge,t prom
ised to guarantee the aekeepng Of the prisoner by
conining him in any manner they might suggest, and
our citizens proposed TO guard the JUL night and day,
bnt all TO purpose. There was no appeasng them.
They rushed to the Jail, and, despite of all remon-
stranees, with AK, hammer, and crowbar, violently
broke through the DOORS and took the prisoner out,
carrying him about two miles from town, where they
We understand that the negro protested his limo
with his Last BREATH though repeatedly urged "
confess.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
PENNSYLVANIA BACKBONE.
nee Of The N. Y. Tribune.

EAsTos, Pa, Feb. l9, 1861.
MuOh as the Republican Banner.State has been dis
graced by vaclating representatives in our national and
Legislative councs her feemen stand firm in the cause
Of liberty AMI truth. Here, in the famous Tenth Le
gion Of the Secession Democracy, the Republican host
maintain their front with Spartan Grmness unyielding
and uneonquorsble. They desire no more compromises
with De Slave Democracy, and THE spirit is more rad
ial and this frmness moro manifest in the western part
of the district, where the pure mountain air breahea
upon yeomanry Of sterling honesty and worth. The
sentiment OF The people Is decidedly in favor of the
Union and the Constitution they are and Thousands
OF strong au,s are willing 70 defend them from the as
saults Of traitors and domestic foes.
The large and enthusiastic meeting Of workingmen
and mechanics hero last evening 10 another evidence Of
tbs spirit thi psvsiS " QVr eoRuaesy. Yhs rssols'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-28
FROM VIRGINIA.
SENTIMENT OF THE PEOPLE.

fren Our Own Correspondent
RICHMOND, Feb. 25, 1861.
Our Legislature will adjourn on the 9th of
March, after session of two months In which
time they have done nothing but make large ap-
preparations of money (Which the State cannot
raise except by the issue of Treasury nOtes), and
call Convention which entails an additional ex-
pense of not less than 800 per day upon the
Commonwealth. The only good which the Con.
yention has done thus far is that it has done
nothing, after sitting nearly two weeks. Com
Ipissioners from some Of the Seeding States have
awaited themselves of the opportunity of exhibit
ing their eloquenoe, of setting forth the nuper-
Gus reasons for the action Of those who delegated
them, and of attempting to excite some show Of
enthusiasm among the people Of Virginia in ia.
vor of the new Confederation, presided over BY
Jefferson Davis. In this last matter they have
signally failed. The announcement of the forma-
lion Of the Provisional Government, and the cleo
ton Of President and Vice-President over the
same, created no more excitement than would
she arrival Of q steamer from the East and if
commented upon at all, it was to predict that
South Carolina would find fault with il, and 20
out of tho Confederacy as soon as she had
enumerated its flaws. How likely the prediction
Is to DO verified, you have already seen.
The tardy action of our Convention exc,tes
even the surprise of the most phlegmatic.
The 6re-eaters do not hesitate TO express their
/" deep indignation" and a. the few in this city
IRE ne most constant 6equenten Of the gallery
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CITY LETTER CARRYING.
0 ns Editor Of The N. Y. Tribune.


Sir. Is there no remedy for the present inefficient
system Of city leereanyng carried on BY the Govern
menti We have cheap system Of postage but hose
unable 10 reach the Post 0e must either pay Tour cen"
letter or depend upon the courtesss Of friends The system Of
stu snee each threeesn letter colts
five cents ana one cent ones two In addition to this the
practice Of certain stOekeepe to charge premium upon is
and blss stamps whether discourage persons from inquns
them male profit out Uncle sa aoe NOT
~ hin, thirty cents ard red and bae,
Eve cents AZ this the pockets Of The people who
ssnno, s6ord II echanics cod ohrr skes me % pace
s1y mean Why can we hsys sys!sm We had year
'sSS sr ys,h FEB. q, 1901,
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NO MORE COMPROMISES.
No Negotiation with Traitors.
THE CONSTITUTION as HI ~.
THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.
FROM THE TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENCE.
yHoa cIy,hvATrR ntNSEs0TA


The people Of Minnesota are no, only firm for the
Union bat incorporating in their principles. Young
ia We are. not only Republicans in voios and
resolutions but ready nj any moment to be Republic
cans in deed for the maintenance Of THE Confederacy.
The voice Of the people is, The Irrepressibe Con.
hict'-let it come II need be- the people Of the
source Of the Mississippi will open its mouth r
We deprccate war, but the general cay il, " IL
must come, let il come. repeat it, Sir LEI Il come T.
This small town Of Clearwater is alive to the benefits
and the dangers Of the Union. We have organized
Rife Company named the Clearwater Guards
with brave and gallant Captain who has seen tho
elephant in actual exercise, and was not frightened
His name Is Geo. Whiting. He is feet inches in
hight weighs go n, and carries with him the Of
Chepultepee Our rank and Glo are under admirable
drin Gov Ramsey, who reviewed them last Deem.
Der, pronounced them the Tigers Of the North"
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yRos sorspotr, rI.Ira oo., NJ

Roundout says No compromise TO Slavery. We want
nothing to do with the deeetabo institution where 1t
exists, but IN the Territories we viii have voice in
the matter. and to this effect: That the Territory be-
longs by right to the free man. but shall not be cursed
by involuntary seryude Freedoms National, Slavery
sectional We stand in one solid column for the
Union, Constitution and enforcement Of the laws
Ulster spoke on the 9Th November.
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MOVEMENTS OF THE SPECIAL SERVICE
FLEET.

The work of fitting out the light draft war vessels
OF the Navy Yard Is puzzled forward with increased
activity.
The steamer Corwn was hauled alongside Of the
wharf on Tuesday for the purpose Of receiving her
armament and stores. The ship is one of the old coast
into man.of.war. The Bib and Vixen are UNDER
going repars while lying at the buoys and as coon as
the Corwn receives her supplies they will be taken to
the wharf to receive their quota Of arms The store
ship Supply is loaded, is taking on board her own
stores and will sail the court martial OF her
commander, Capt. Wake, is closed. 1t Is supposed
that he win be ordered to join her again. Yesterday
morning the powder belonging to the Harriet Lane
was taken from Ellis leland and placed on board, and
two lighters of coal were brought aOngside. She was
ready by sundown for any service that the Govern
ment may require of her. The Mohawk Is ready for
sea; there has been added to her armament two
medium 32.pounders, and che now mounts Elk thirty
twos, one forecastle gun, and two howitzers
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Won win savow this discredtabe act Of subordinate ana
order restoration Of the property the United States
Very respectfully, Jour obsdi.nt servant,
His Ercellency THOMAS O. MooRs. Governor " Loui'isns,
Baton Rouge.
To this bis Excelency has not condSzeended to an-
eer but has returned the letter, eating that il
lacking in Difference to the cSnventionaliiies of
official intercourse and that II properly addressed be
will give any information which may be desired in
relation to any property lSiy belonging to the Fed
eral Government"
It should be added that tho Governor, as surety OF
the late defauhing Postmaster at New-0rleans, is
responsible to the Government Of the United States Tor
between $4,000 and $685. 600, from the payment OF
which he will be entirely released by the establish.
ment of the independence Of the sovereign State OF
louisiana. This must be pleasant thought to- his
Excellency, and cannot fail to go far in reconcling
him to that neglect of the conyentionalties of official
intercourse which he insists distinguishes the corre-
spondence Of his creditor