Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-02-16
gg Telegraph.
FROM Washiugton,


WASHINGTON, Feb l4-HoUsE- After the
report of the Committee on the Conspiraoe
TO seize the C pitoi, Branch asked the pas
sage of resolution declaring the quartering
of regular army troops in the District, i'm
polite and may destroy civil liberty, and
that the regular troops ought forthwith to be
removed. After somewhat sharp debate
the resolution was tabled by vote of LIS
against IS. - ~ sszs- 81ssG
WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-THE session of the
subcommittee of the Peace Conference. con-
tinued last night till midnight, and at times
was stormy.
Gothrie's proposition, substantially that
of the Kentucky Legislature, was carried
| with the proviso that the Territory hereafter
acquired must have the approval of three
fourths of the Senate.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The Senate post
poned the question of confirmation of Petit.
North Carolina kilograms say the vote is
close, with the chances against secession.
Col. Drenkard. chief clerk in the War de-
partment under Floyd, has been dismissed.
Reinforcements have started for Tortugas,
and other relief has been ordered from
Texas.
Mr.. Lincoln at SteubenviIIe, ohio.
STEUBENvILLE, OHIO, Feb. I4-Lincoln, in
his speech here, said that he feared the great
confidence in his ability to administer the
Government was unfounded. He believed
| that the devotion TO the Constitution was
equally great on both sides of the river. the
only difference between the people being the
different circumstances surrounding them.
| The only dispute is what are their rights If
| majority should not rule, who should?
Would it be right, generous or just, that the
| minority should? Assuredly not. 1t l adopt
| a wrong policy you will have an opportuni-
| ty to condemn it and substitute a better
| President with better views at the close of
| four years.
Lincoln at Pfttsburg.
PIrTsBURG, Feb. I4-Lincoln arrived here
| this evening.
In his speech he said that he recognized the
| enthusiasm of his reception, and said it was
| undoubtedly attributable to his postion-the
result of accident more than merit.
| He declined to make speech, but told
| the citizens of Allegheny there present that
| he would say a few words to them on the in
terests of Allegheny Tomorrow.
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 15.-Lincoin said he had
declined speaking on national questions till
he had examined the condition of the coun-
try. He said the present crisis was not real
but artificial, such as might be got up at any
time by turbulent men aided by designing
politicians; and said if the people only keep
their temper the question now distracting the
country would surely be settled as other pre-
| vious difficulties. and this great nation con-
tinue to prosper as heretofore.
Lincoln endorsed the Twelfth section
of the Chicago Platform regarding the
tariff.
From New York.
NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-Mr. Winslow, of the firm
of Winslow, Lanier & Co., Bankers, died at
Wesport, Conn.,, to-day.
NEW YORK, Feb. l5.-The Journal of
Commerce says the steamer Daniel Webster
sails to-day with $50 troops and munitions
| as reinforcements for Fort Pickens. She is
chartered by the United States and clears for
| Brazos Santiago.
NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-The departure of
the steamer New York is postponed till the
| Esd.
ALBANY. N. Y, Feb. I4.-The river is falling
rapidly.
From ST. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 15.-P. Dexter Tiffany, a
wealthy citizen, committed suicide from
| insanity, caused by acute dyspepsia.
The States Rights ticket tor the Conven-
ton was Withdrawn yesterday.
From North Carolina.
RALEIGH, Feb. l5.-The House received
| and will Indignantly return the Minnesota
coercion resolutions.