The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-04-11
Eastern.

From cur exchanges We gather that the Seces-
sion of the S-uthern : ates Is now beyond all hope
Of remedy, and that the North and South will never
meet ON any reasonable basis of Union. The feeling
Of the North is fast strengthening, that dissolution
Is better than reunion On any Temporary compromises.
Dates from Washington are to February 20.
The President elect reached Harrisburg Feb. -.
His progress was not inter rupJel toy "a single um-
pleasant incident. lie made numerous speeches, but
sui moth ~ new. He will preserve the peace OF the
country If possible. At PnIladelphit on the 22i,
he raised the Gag with his own hands on the top ot
Independence Hall. On The 23I, at eight O'Clock, he
passed through Baltimore on a special tram, incog,
and arrived at Washington unaunrunrel y ie~
trIenis conducted him TO Wizards Hotel this
spoiled the reception which had been prepared.
AbJu; ten o'clock. accompanied by Seward, he paid
his respects TO President Buchanan after a few
minutes OF general conversation he returned TO his
hotel. IL l. reported that dispatches were received
requiring his presence IN Washington, also that
there WAS \ plot tor his assassination III b tltimore.
The New York Times Washington Correspondent
publishes the detnIis Of the alleged plot TO assassi-
nate Lincoln on the Baltimore Riilroal. in which
prominent individuals were Concerned. No names
are gwen, though they are To be communicated to
Lincoln.
After An interview with the President, Lincoln
was introduced 10 the Cabinet, in session after
wards he paid his respects 10 General Scott.
On saturday, Mr.. Lincoln returned Gen. SCOTS
call, and was waited upon by the Illinois delegation,
with Mr. DHugltS IT the heal. In the evening. he
WAS wanted on by the members of the Peace Con-
gress Ia a BODY. Mr. Chase introduced Mr. Tyler,
when the ie.es itiOus were presented. Yesterday lac
visited the twu Houses u Congress ami the Supreme
Court. He remains 1T - H.;c. he ATTENDED the
Catholic church On Sunday, with G,u. Scott, whose
family belong 10 that church he WAS visited by Mr..
CrItteuicu, vino expressed himself much pleased,
and nIs strong hopes Ice would bring the country
ont OF danger. His rapid progress through BtltE-
more Wa lIyI-eG - General Scott and others, who
aplleEeugci unpleasant occurrences 40 Baltimore,
II nothing worse. A. yet, nothing mas been de,el-
opel % warrant the exaggerated story Of the New
York Tunes.
The Peace Conference has been actively engage!
in discussion. Il has not yet reached a vote, and
the fears OF the country are still huc'urtju-. The
condition e Things j. not materially changed since
tine last dispatch.
Congress has done nothing viii tue report OF the
Committee 90; Inirty-three.
The T1rif bII passed the Senate with a multitude
OF amendments, which viii defeat n IN the House,
from wlut u time. II is understood that the ware
housing system Is left standing ~ present.
The Senate passed tine bin -u>peniius the mail SER
vice IA rle s~-ceiiug States.
The L. ;. property IN Texas. including forts, has
been quietly surrendered 10 tue State. and the L.. :.
troop were allowed 10 leave the State with all the
families. The surrender Il said To have been made
hy Geu. TsigEs.
The condition of affairs ia the South l. entirely uu-
changed. There L. uv excitement about any forts.
though occasional rumgTs emtuafe from the Washing
ton consciousness.
TN" WORK ot the organization % j.e Southern Gov
Crume-t progresses. Iuuuas has been appoint j
Secretary 81 state, Memmjurer, Secretary of the
Treasury, and Walker, Secretary Of var. The ques-
ton 81 the Tariff, and the ezreI.eucy IL laying an
exp no duty on cotton, are Under cu.> i-rat.an.
Ine impression gains ground that the Southern
Cnu.elevlcy IS determined ON separate existence IT
al hazards.