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The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-07-25

SHARP SHooTEna AMONG THE CoHrrnpp 7,
mas been asserted, upon sufficient authority. thu,
commanders of the insur gents have avai,ed them.
selves of the skill, general in the South in the
use OF the rifle for the organization of sharp-shoot
ia2 companies attached to each regiment; and tina
these men are directed to select as their targets tbs
oifceTs OF. the National Army. Some evidence Of
Inc truth OF the story may be found in the affair Of
sunday. The number OF officers killed ard Injured
Is our or all proportion to the number of the repk
aud file, showing that the enemy had not nsaS
the:r weapons Unfortunately. To the effcienov
oil these practised marksmen may also be ascribed
another circumstance, which has excited surprise
namely the fact that nearly every horse Of the arti
trans was shot; that for this reason the guns
had to be left behind Clearly there cannot bs tna
mach activity in bringing the same DESCRIPTION Of
ski to the aid of onr army. Where ia the regimant
Of Col. Berdan?-N Y Timer Is '--l
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25
The Fighting Proposition.

The radical section of the Republican party proPos'
that the Government sbs retake all the Southern iors
aud hang all the rugeaders in the rebellion tbs hti'
lob would involve the conquest of nine millions OF "h'i'
peope for tie citizens of the Border Slave States Wou'c
all resist it to man. would lead to the 6loodes anc
mos; disastrous civil war the world ever saw 1t would
lead to the entire destruction of the Union, no matter
which az TIE cortes, terminated to the overthrow
our liberties 10 the reign OF military despotsul- ina
ia lust what such advice would lead 10 If accepted IL
e- not for the overwhelming calAmites which would be
e1taed usel TIE Union by the adoption OF the war p'l
cy we should Ike to see Amy Ts!'ed at tue Norm
c,mposed as it woull be- Of fools aud fanatics 10 W.
5,el the conquest Of the South and tie hanging oil rs
4ars. Before they got through with the extensive
con,rac, they wcp!d they lived be s'dder but wiser
men, We propos, if any body wants to fight in the
North against hs South to go ahead and tight We have
20 that the aeG ofsense the sincere lovers
Of the Union who have not caused any OF the difficulties
ond take p,r, in the contest Let the ultra Repubh
cans and Abolitiopiss 6ghtit on, on their own hook
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25
rhe MALONE shame.

Tas s. Louis Necs we'll observes hstit rot so much
a., election OF Lincoln-not much the trunph Of he
Rspublicsn pArty-uot so much the transfer Of power
from party tIadidorary partial 20 the South TO u,w
p.rty which 70 is feared vii be hostile 10 the Southit
l. neither Of these however dcporsblc in the caamitou
events they have occascr,d that need make Ame,i
can ashamed Of his cOuutry. Il is the uncomfortable vC
a6ty that has marked The L.ogy Of the declining Ad-
riaistraton developing itself in fraudulent sales Of fort
ses fraudulent purchases Of pubic property eorruG
contracts for coal Tor the c Of the Navy corrupt
tracts for Army supplies and transportation the shame
a~arl Of party contracts party vc,tas over thc
heads of lower bidders ,ss Illegal interference OF Cos
rrment Ulcers 10 local elections the uublushins prof
fot lucrative posts aud patronage 70 Members Of Con
r, end Journalists TO their votes au2 their SUP
mort r Administration mea>ures-ald reaching ia ch
max in the 80, ster fraud CT the Indian Bonds theft
is this that msk,s our cheeks reddeu with shame Il
which anv material dSssier would be preferable
That Cabinet Minister should hague himself Ei'h
dishonest Clerk AID bankrupt Con'sa-'or to detrauc
,5e Government out yearly SIX million dollar ~ lie
"a se,epsnces and deiioeSsLe theft OF Indian Bends
,,,,.ripg. AL the while 10 oyeusrog the Government
A. - ooossa his crime ia the ruatnat sech detI
"a .nhs.r5 q shame should obtrude itself 10 TIE hiiis
~ ,r,t national ,ertLextes, 10 add humiliation 10 Gus
grief would seeu to De almost impossible we're II no
a hideors degrading fNct.
The evils Of an erroneous policy Gag be arrested by
, Inauguration Of better one; the injury resulting
from the rule Of misguided party may be corrected -
-prpirr li psry out Of power and promoting another
i'm IL. .tesd bat persistent veuaty, which, CONNIE C.
g AZ the fountain b, al Of power pOisous and dehle'
all the streams o. social lie dsbapcbes virtue, prayze
honesty and sets public examples q sorsdpton and
,-hsr ia calamity Eheh no material reform can repair
A e,,ture in the Indian Boud robbery, that heghten'
M Inclination with which il Is regarded. Is the tact 'ha
e actors 10 the s,upendous vlauy will probably se''i
ba nppisbed Advises from Washington state that the
spmmouiug Of hem before the Congressional luvestg
ting Committee as witnesses, wi preclude their eoavie
,sn a. principals; and The Attorney CT tks District Mr.
O,ld through whose advice they brought before
ths Investigating Committee is severely, aud We think
5v eensared for What appears 70 be deliberate inter
o.i,op TO shield the robbers from he just penalty o.
their crime.
q tbe authors could be merclessy punished and %
made sraples Of the people might and in the satisiiae
ton Of ..cs, some atonement for the outrage on viz
4,e bu If tsy are to 20 unwhpt Of justice through
,,bipc,hy. boz cog will it be before another simila
ao e Of wckednes Is laid bare IN that OF unelean
ness The Federal CspitoE
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25

In Tr;dsys issue OF the EraH'nsr, William Old, IT,
=, rubsses . card announcing his withdrawal from
tbs editorial chair of that PaPera post which he has
ed 18th distinguished ability and courtesy for the last
years We sincerely regret TO part from gentle
man Nth whom our editorial and personal intersorse
has been so fe1dy ard agreeable and for whom We en-
terrain sentiments Of the hghess respect and esteem
We can Ouly wish him health happiness and all good io'-
tune ia whatever occupation he may engage. We copy
the ioIlowing from bis card
IA retiring from this position, beg leave to oner to
nv contemporaries Of the press my grateful seknOwledg
mems for the courtesy and kindness with which they
have treated ne believe leave the EraBsiRsr bear
ipg kind cordial and friendly relations with every
bsr of the press 20 whom am knoEn Editor. IT.
IN the course OF an editorial career in which very excl
,,v matters we're Of necessity. eanyassed have been
br,,ied into doing act or Writing sentence which
',,5sstlx wounded men parties, ! would make full
= s.r.tioa for H. Leaving my position with no com
int hat have Done 30, shall cherish the nemory Of
= oune.Jon Nth the Examiner With deep feelings Of
a.,;,e.tioa ErrOrs ] am sure have committed. Ny
a.hSv 20 serve more efficiently the cause OF ms STATE
"a lection AGA SbhoSgh thAt the cause OF regulated
S,-v xhout she World none can appreciate more
"A sgref more deeply than RyseiG Faly Iecognn
- lasentae this leave 20 a. sas more slneien'
80 4, his STATE and section the task o rsish
-oarh The press the mighty energies OF a. brave Anu
noble people a. ever existed on this earth
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25
rhs p.nnlo Arnin.t ,heir omelal servants.

The eOumonaliy Of NewburypOrt Mass, have taken
Senator Wilson in hand for his insult 10 the citizens Of
that place. for signing and forwarding to him. 70 DC pre-
sented 10 the Senate petition in favor OF the Ot'en
den Compromise They passed some stiff resolutions on
the subject which read dictated BY the same SPIN
that fred the heart of Massachusetts, in 1916 One Of
them reads as follows:
"Rssolrsd That when constitutional hoernes anu
rights are invaded by the member Of the Senate OF s
United States sent by Massachusetts, to preserve nVio
late those rights deem il proper aud right puoey u
enounce and condemn the imperous and arrogant man
ner assumed by Mr.. Wilson in the presentatan oil ou
retifiop-snd him as one who has conducted himself IN
Eorthily Of The high trust eob6ded to him"
The imperious and insulting demeanor OF Sumner and
Wilson in reference to the acknowledged peuuon'
from their constituents in favor of compromise ADJUST
ment and peace is in strong contrast with the knd al
tentOns and slterpg language they besiOw on petitions
and petitioners for what is calculated produce dscorc
and lasting hatred between the great sections OF the
Republic.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25

Abraham Lincoln and underneath vss shield cor 4,
| ing the words "The Whole Union"
| Mr.. Lincoln made his way toward the wiodoss T. be
hold the spectacle, but vas physically unable to fof
way through the crowI. LeiBirg for support az, ma
piano, hs shook hands with all the ade. ore, M
who passed in front Of him 10 order to DO So He "a,
| tottered 10 his Ioem and retired
ARRIVAL AT HARRISBURG
HARRISBURG, Feb. 22-The train reached Hirr;sbur
at O'clock its arrival being announced by the irg Of
q salute.
On Mr. Lincon's appearance on the platform he va,
gr eted with enthusiastic applause. He was Immediately
conducted to the barouche in waiting, to which At
tached SIX white horss proce ssion then formed
beaded by troop OF horses the being brought Up
by an extensive military escort.
The ball Of the House Of Representatives .ss denssy
crowded and there de lay before the arrange.
men could be perfected fer the oonducton Of the cere
monies.
Speaker Palmer, of the Senate, and Speaker Dsyi of
the House, then respectively welcomed Mr.. Lincoln TO
whom be replied as follows:
LINCOLN.
Gentemep,-
While am exceedingly gratifed to zee the mani
ton upon your Streets Of your military force here and
your promise the force OF emergency
while make this ackno wledgment desire 70 repeat
In order TO preclude any possible mscon con hat
do most sincerely hope that shall have no use for
them loud sppause)-ba it will become Their
duty TO shed blood aud especially to she'd
fraternal blood; promise that In far az may have
the wisdom to direct il pinful result shall 10 any,
vie be brought about il shall be through faux Of
mire. Cheers
Mr. Lincoln then retired TO hs hotel and tn, ssem-
blage dispersed
The remainder Of the afternoon and evening was
passed quietly by Mr.. ncoln duiing which be e ed
the call Of only few friends
During the night, NJ. ocoln took French lelve or
Washington, where he arrived Sturdy morning.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25
NJ 1INCoIY'S SUDDEN ARRIVAL AT TIKI CAPT.
- ~ VISIT I'd PRESIDENT BECHANAN.

W.svI>c-ox. Feb. 23-Not little s'nSation pre-
.d throughout The city this morning as soon as 1t be
come knoxn that Mr. Lincoln had arrived IN the eaty
min IL was uusuccesfuy thought 10 conceal the fact
s-eciaA from the newspaper pres his presence here
being az first concentrated few political friends III
CONFIDENCE He vas met Sc sts'ion by several gen
,arar of distinction without formally, ALL Css immed
,.sty driven 10 WIZARDS Hotel
IL sppesr> y. lincoln was Yesterday advised to come
thcr without DELAY. Preparations had been made to
meet him AZ the station this aftetncn and tie Mayor Of
Wssrirgton was 20 mske welcome address, bit Mt
Lirco,n has thus spoiled the programme.
The Presarus elect accompanied by Mr., Seward, paid
M resp cts TO Presdeu, -chlnan shortly after lis ARR
81 spsr d.nga few minute in genera conversation.
Senator Bgler and Representative John Cocnrana hap
ns-ed 70 % t tte White House when Mr.. Lincoln en-
tered and we're acso. oZg introduced 10 the Presden
elset Sbo # srEards retained 70 bis hotel
M Lrcola LEFT his party ~ Harrisburg asst night
end proceeded 70 Washington unaecomPlIied. The
cause Of this change in the programme the dispatches
lrom Washington demanding bis preseGCe hio Wornng
n Is said that important measures before the Peace son
sssc, ma Re it exoedient if not necessary to consult
him about ,bs.r before action should be taken. Their
are 30 many rumors ~ gegard to this proc edng tbs
.e shall not place much reliance n any of them unit
o;Ls.Fise advised.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25
mnYcmrnt in Whine.

Amemorial has been iOrVardsa from Portland, Maine
- Senator Fesseaden, for presentation to the Senate
earnestly praying Congress to adopt such measures
Cancellation aud compromise shall heal sectional strife
restore public confidence, and cement for all coming
time those bonds which, in the earlier days OF the Re
nobrc constituted the basis OF our national strength
and unon which rest, under God our only hope ant
faith for transmitting TO posterIy tee precious nner
lance achieved for US BY the common efforts ana sseri
fees of wise aad patriotic ancestry" The memoria
does not Indicate preference 60: any particular meas
ur, Of compromise. 1t is very largely subscribed
r,p-esentirs ali shades of party feeling The names O.
light influential clergymen, end of the Rev W. Bacon
the Roman Catholic Bishop Of Name, are appended tC
tbs nstition
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25
Ardent Ahs,Iiou.

II is not often that we see such evidences OF devoted
love- as are exhibited by those "armheared patriots "hc
desire 20 sacrifice themselves for their eounrys gcod III
oscAl positions towards the President elec;, at every
point where he stops on his journey to Washington
The love OF jonathan loo Gavd is recorded in glowing
language in the Scrip ures, acd the friendship which 81
sed between the usous Israetes is regarded as mos
profound but Jonathaus regard for David was little
thing when eomga.e4 With the alteration avisaed upon
40 abam at the present time Vy ghole host of ardent
admirers. Never hsd mortal man so many friends a
Lincoln has just nov.
In. proba5l. ,ha, when he returns to Illinois, some
ovr years hcne the nua5e: Of his friends and the ardo
of their affection, vii, have slightly diminished
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25
so,.,or MASON successful.

The Senatorial career Of This representative OF Western
Virginia is rapids drasiag 70 close forever But he
has the sii.c,on Of feeling that ue goes out ornament
q xh glcries de brilliant the failed hces OF te dyg
iophu. HIS twelve yeas service in the United States
Senate is closed, and crowned By tue splendid attain
rsr- under the most favorable circumstances, OF the
grsa5s, object OF his smoi'ioa-HS Al LAST HAS HAD the
HONOR OF HA,iS- rHE GALLERIES CLEARED! AND 'ha''
too when his own cCns'i,oed,--maay members o; the
Vi GINA Iegi,AtUse-who were in Washington last week
20 uitnes, the proceedings of Congress, were actually
present a the galleries TO be spectators Of his triumph
aud nagnanimousy "tarred cut" in obedience to their
Senator
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ruE EEpcrTku D. rESTJON OF GOODS AT THE
- wv nRLEASS CUSTOM HOUSE

- Louis. Feb % -Messrs Child Pratt 4 Fox deny
The renort recently published that several thousand dol
lars worth of English goods belonging 10 them had been
esi at New Orleans in order TO secure the payment Of
et,e, rom the Collector of New Orleans to the Col
,or of This eitv as, thss the business of the Custom
porse a, that place consuctsj heretofore, except
hat ansportatiou boads obliged To be executed
and that the transportation Of foreign inPoraOns as in
n. " e interrupted
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25
ATTACK On CoNGRESSNAN VAN wYCK.

wAsHrSGroS Feb - Representative Van Wyck, OF
New York shortly after leaving the reen,e OF ; natoT
Kirg Al LAT, hour last night assaulted Capitol
nm bg thres persons 10 him unknown. He was wound
"a with heavy katie and while desperately resisting
them was knocked down. Recovering himself somewhat
n discharged his pistol and believes the SHOT took ef
fe t. TIE party thea retreated
NJ, Van Wvek reached his hotel in a weak but 1 Of
4 MENUS condition.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25
DIED.,

IN Saturday Feb ga In the sSd OF his PHILIP HAR
RIslN ia son n the lac Phtiy HAr.lssn- -,
M ends Aequaintances rtgaeStsa 10 suehu ms
-.i f, the residence OF James soon erase S.re Dc
Az. en- an md h. to lay Monday At ~ o'clock
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25
THE NEW YORK VESSELS AGAIN SEIZED AT sA
NAHNAH

SAVANNAH. Feb 22i-Governor Brown, Yesterday,
lain seized the ship Martha J. Ward bark A,ggsa, and
h,y Harold al belonging to citizens OF Ne" forS -
Tbev viii be retained until the arms seized by the State
authorities Of New ork are delivered up.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25

CORNS, BUSIONS, NAILS growing In the flesh, &C.
insnsneousy removed without the slightest pain permitting
the patient Immediately With comfort NOTICE.
reply inquiries OF members Of the Convention ssn
gers aad Others Dr. SCHULTZ I'D Is In the city, sgsn
ed It for all who really eesre enjoy the es
appended his numerous slsdy aethov
ledsnr'he bsnsrt ssaysd Tm haeiarlsns James Lyen
IA, A. towardo Esq. Mai p Price, Cel Rchards'n, L.
Andrews D. R. Mason. Esq.,, Mrs. Bob nsOn. the Misses
Green W. Y. Hixton. Ac &c
~ ONCE Wall Street Hotel Office hou's frcm 20 ~
~ Ladies attended at their residence, II desired frlf
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25

~ WATkENS& FICkLEN. Z.
FINE ASSORTMENT
OF
SEAS0NABLE DRY GOODS,
n Or ss,or.ment OF staple aud sancy Dry Goodsb
ngbeen pacraseisithin brief period pres. untquaeJ at
ali classes OF The various De-
rous OF Icing stock will offer inducements
CREDIT, snd cash customers We
MEDIUM and hne cloths, (blsck and col red)
Cassimeres aud Yestrzs
Very Handsome Virginia Cassmeres(irom the Crenshav
Nils AMI iiilsr's culpePSr Factory
Virginia Pulled Cloths -
Ksh.scxy seaDs leeds ana ss,ines. BpsasetA A.
l,burgs Nos one andtTo dco 6snabafgs nbesch d ss
Ties heavy good opportunity fof skhlng
make Plantation purchases esriy.
; WITTY GOODS,
White csubrics an Jsektge,
Checked and shped Mu9ils
paIn svI,s. Book, Nigh and Eansook Mgsisi
pAras; Ilnlty ladia Stripes and Tyla
Jld,s sad Hskops Lawn
Medium and Fine Brlliants
Eentag, Irish uheu Pillow Linen, Linen sheeting
Table Damask Cloths NAPKINS
Doyies, Hlcksbsck, Diaper Towels
Buptrb supply Reached Shifting an sheeting
DRHss GOODS
eilks for sprl,g slmmsr and Autumn
Bridsi aaa Party silks
Popins and vaienciAs, aouseTns, Csanies
Bar aes, Jsronsts, Lawns, Prints SC, &C. This depart
ment vii repay the att ntlon OF all buyers.
Embroides Laces Hosiery, nt shirts aud draw Table and
piano Covers Curtains Lace and Dmask Cstpee OF all grades
Spring and summer MATTHIAS and Cosl shsss Of al kinds
WATKINS 4 FicKLtH.
B-Just resolved suppy Of Aisxanders Kid gloves
Also large lot Of Spring aud Winter sla (paH ylts)
sacrifice tja24l w.4R
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25
FREE NAVIGATION or THE MISSISSIPPI

MoNTGoNsRY, Ala, Feb 22d.-The Congress, 'os'y,
unanimously passed an declaring the establishment
Of the free navigation of the Mississippi River The
me ,srre gives general solicitation.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25
no ALLTTNAY CONCERTS

ttf7 The undersigned having removed iroI NO o. f-EN
MAa street. 70 re three doo's above S0Se,a IN o,N.
ornosts the Esge Square. VIII be glad 70 see al Of ms
ga ss.srs and As uAny Is will Patronle MN Is
a. NV n, assured hey suite 20 suit the TIN
N.~-A ''' - $500 WILLIAM SALMON,
Saddle and harness hapqfactu'er,
a. -, lQs MIN Street, Rosn-n nd, Va
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25
RAILWAYS REGULATING PILLS


10 the hands Of the Priesthood Of South America 'omph
Ing Of Bilious rement Fever Chls and Rvr Liver Com
psat DrOp and all diseases Of the eere i've organs the sOn
ach heart kdneys and bladder VIII ca the people der mir
aculous In his ell and AZ ts hey lnyau he
correc;lyes OF the Cosyents Indzeft Liver Gem
plant and all disorders arising from disturbances Of the scVe
snd unequal irregular circulation cured b. their
sg-ny hy and subdue the xm.ts OF SICK
rearhn in and retsAbishnsa
diion of health In each
RipwiYs RESoyATsG REsoLyISr An ech7 10 hme spprov
al Of apotett rstuona remedy back from the
while psnsh America. There. re- IS pronounced
tive obterant Of Ger us, syps Fever Sores Fore Eyes,
Bronchitis ChTonic Rheumatism. Hereditary heth DISEASES Of al
tae Of I'll institutional tories R.DSATs
REDrEs asy eomtiaed equal to sabus.on Ct
all raalade- ,mbatted by medical science.
PURE SKIN-CLEAR COMPLEXION
and healthy blood secured TO all who take RAILWAYS
KEN0vATlEG EES0LVENr
truly sling how rapidly patients covered With Sores
skin Erupons healed by Railways KtNDVATSG
RE5nLygNr e. ytr.' Dsne Rn,s Evil scurVy sat Rherm
Bakers Itch Puules letters 6c oil yield to two bseb
this cleansing eooing healing and purifying medicine Dr.
Railways Remedies sold By Druggists and Merchants every
where.
Railways Remedies are sold By Druggists everywhere
RADWAY & CO.,
% John Street New York.
PURCELL LADD CO.. and JOHN 7. GRAY general whole
az the Of Virginia. who will supply the trade
prices charged BY Railway Co., In New York ely.
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IL. Il. X.
AMERICAN CONsULS AND MINISTER'S
FOREIGN PRIESTS,
SPANISH Avn MEXICAN PHYSICIANS
Ivy 10 THk LIFk sANINI PEOFhIkTI
RAnM IVY pENEnIEl


RiDwAYs RgApT RtIEg nJorssd In the By
Consul At Mo Janelro nd late Ambassador 70 Pr E
hsng In tast npre from being carried ~
nal ari0u few an Chnerc mp!ants single dse nish
esnterns psin and applied ouivArd inanty the
pdy oryer and all forms ind gson yield
Its invigora,lng action.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25

T1OR RENT-PArt the Ware House, corner o. csry IN
II snd rs s'rees lately occupied by Messrs hoonson -
49,, ana sri~I iaE Mesrs Burton Greenhlu
Possession VII "e w. y" jim CRANE,
-. g. j9ih Street. Main.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25

DUN -riuR 4 Co = Run bbs and Pipes
h True Cos do do do, strong and high Ia
les LSsB. DAyEsPoRT.
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RICHMOND HlG
MONDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY IS, 1851
no CORREsFONDgNTS.

r~LsS-s - OsAsss s.ss,5s addressed 60 ~ kdt0' n ias
EAl0.
articles ttfssn bon siss u As paper ta Hei %
Is Tts rae q crg stladan0, ozgAs % s,.os'. - -
t,ff - dspdte rgn Ooitly aoihoss s1os
&c SigAsl,ss are oaf~ysf J0r az dtEsTtissnassis
az We caaEof saievttke 70 rsssra TSefsa
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In response Mr.. Lincoln said, among other things:

In response, Mr.. Lincoln said, among other things:
Mr.. Speaker, you have been pleased to aude to the
diff ;utes that lie before They very great You
have said truly that the stOutes. and the wisest stand ia
doIbt TO what should be done. You, therefore,
the reason why should not state in detail the
propose TO take. You will recognize the propriety Of
nv waiting until the very las. day, when il shall become
proper for to speak officially, that when do make
ms polic public, it shah be nearly right possible
Taking thai ground which deem sbles End best trust
that shall find little occasion shall take
the g.oad deem most Just TO the North to the South,
TO the East and to the veto all the States of the
UDon and to the whole country. Great spplause) I
shall take it. as hope, in entire good .etper and with
such firmness as | may be ahle to command however
much or lt!e thai may be. shall take il with malice
20 any section any portion Of the people Of the coun
try shall take il with the view of promoting peace
and of pesceaby preserving the majesty Of the nation
Tee man does not live in the United States of America
VINO heart ore devoted to peace and harmony than
am and that spirit is mark, the greatest
tent possible the position shall take. (Great applause
Neycr;helesg fear mGy have to set the foot down
Il My here the cheering was prolonged that il
several minutes before Mr. Lnooln could proceed
having put the foo: doSn, to stand firmly upon il. The
President this point bent forward, and with smile
aud that i; both i1mitable and ndescribable
siid--And gentlemen, il you hink am right you will
stand by me, won't you? (Cres Of 1--WE will-we will ""
That Is all | ask.