The Van Buren press., 1861-03-01
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ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25.
On Saturday. the 23d inst, Gen. Scott
returned Mr.. Lincoln's call at p. NJ, and
was warmly greeted. The Illinois delega-
ton, without respect to party. headed by
Senator Douglas. paid their respects to Mr..
Lincoln. The meeting was less formal than
perhaps would have been expected 1t an in
terview with any other delegation. from the
fact that they were all friends and acquain-
tances before. The interview between Lin
coin and Douglas was peaceful and pleas
ant. At o'clock Mr.. Lincoln left his ho-
tel and proceeded to the residence of Mr..
Sc ward. with whom he dined. At o o'clock
Mr.. Lincoln received the Peace Congress-
Gov. Chase. Of Ohio. introduced Mr. Lin
coin. Mr.. Lincoln received him with all
the respect due his position. The Seward
delegates were then presented to Mr.. Lin
coin. by Gov. Chase, in the usual manner.
The following dispatch from Washing
ton, Feb. oath, just received, gives. NO
doubt, the most reliable account Of the eau
ses Of Mr.. LincOln's sudden appearance at
Washington yet known. Mr.. Lincoln's
rapid passage through Baltimore. has been
even denied here BY some who do not know
the facts which are these. A set of unscru-
pulous political knaves in Baltimore, who
had determined to turn Mr.. Lincoln's visit
there to their own account. arranged for .
procession from the depot to his hotel.
Protection was asked BY these rowdies. of
Marshal Kane. who protested against such
. proceeding. He said Mr.. Lincoln should
be treated with all respect due him personal
ly and his official position /; but so obnox-
ious were the parties proposing the demon
stration that he could not insure the same
respect to them. 1t might result in some in
dignity being offered, which would be most
mOrtitying to the President elect, and dis
graceful to the citizens Of Baltimore. Find.
ing that they were fixed in their purpose,
the matter was devised by telegraph to pass
on to Washington without stopping, which
he did. This advice came from gentlemen
who had the good name of Baltimore at
heart. These advices from Baltimore had
been anticipated by a special messenger,
sent thence to meet Mr.. Lincoln at Phila
de.phia, with despatch from Gen. Scott and
the War Department, urging him to come
through Baltimore as they had specific in
formation OF hostile purposes against him
be mistaken.
This news was obtained through official
secret agents. Mr. Lincoln dined pri va,ely
with Senator Seward, yesterday. He re-
celves several visitors, to-day. The hote
halls arc c.owded with people. anxious to
get . sight at him. He told his friends to
let ali come that could. as he was glad to
see and welcome all. He was pnblic prop
erty, and would. as far as possible, ignor,
personal ease, as his duties would soon pre-
clude the possibility of general reception
of friends.
Senator Crittenden and Hon. G. F. Ad
ans, called on him, to-day. The interview
between Senator Crittenden and Mr.. Lin
coin was q very agreeable one. Mr.. Crit
tenden expressed himself, er:yards, muci
pleased with him and his strong hopes thai
he will bring the country out of danger.
WAsHINGros, Feb. %.
A distinguished Alabamian, who was
identified with the Bell party. but who is
now disunionist, writes to friend in this
city You may suppose there is a chance
to rebuild the Union, which has been torn
down. There is not only no possibility but
no probability of such an event. We de
not believe that the North will give us any
substantial guarantees, and We could no,
trust them if they did. The idea that seems
to have taken possession of the Peace Con
gress as it is called that we will be satisfied
with the prohibition of $500, and squattc,
sovereignty, south Of the same
The most reliable part of the construc.
| ton OF MIR. Lincoln's cabinet, is Seward
Sec. of State: Bates, Attorney General
Gilmore of North Carolina, Sec of Navy
e. B. Smith, Sec. of Interior Gideon
Welles. Postmaster General Gen. Cam.
eron. See. of Treasury.
Dispatches to the Government report q
large expedition leaving Galveston for the
Rio Grande. consisting of 6 companies
from Galveston and Houston and 2 from
the interior. The object is declared to be
protection to the frontie in the event of the
United Ststes troops being withdrawn.
New YoRk, Feb. 25.
The U. s. Circuit Court to-day in the
case of the Indian trust bond frauds dissolv-
ed the injunction deciding thatthe govern
ment were responsible where the holders OF
the bonds received them without notice OF
fraud. and the United States have no re-
dress.
A Washington telegram says dispatches
to the War Department, from Gen. Trigys
announce that he had surrendered to Texas,
all the forts and munitions of war in that
State.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 25.
The o. s. property in Texas has been
quietly surrendered to the State authorities
and the Federal troops allowed to leave the
State with all facilities. The property seiz-
ed, is estimated at about SI3 1000 900.
The steamer Tennessee, from Vera Cruz
Feb. 2lst, has arrived. Mr.. Pickett ba,
resigned the Consulate, and came a passen-
ger with the exiled Bishops.
ST. Louls, Feb &c.
A telegram dated Baltimore the 25th
says letter from Southern member of tho
peace Conference, to the American. saws.
peace will be preserved and the Union re-
stored. The results on all points of con-
troversy, will be satisfactory to the MAORI
ty. We shall probably close our labors
Tuesday
The Charleston Courier, says, Fort Sum-
ter breathed forth its saucy salute of 81
guns on Washinyton's birthday.
The regular Washington dispatches of
the 10Th says the peace Conference has been
IN session all day-thc debate was the most
spirited which has yet occurred. Guthrie
and some OF his friends became SO mucb
offended that they left.