The national Republican., 1861-02-20
BY TELEGRAPH.
Vice President Hamlin on his Way to
Washington.

Washington.
Bangor, Maine, Feb. lS-Vice President
Hamlin and lady left here this morning on the
way for Washington. He was escorted from
Hampton to our city by large number of his
fellow townsmeu, and was received here by the
Mayor and ex.Mayor Of this city and an im.
mense procession of citizens, in single and
double seighs, escorted the party to the rail.
road station.
In reply to brief address by c. s. Crosby,
Esq, Mr.. Hamlin made few remarks, and, as
the train was starting, in the course Of his re.
marks, he said:
81 go to the discharge of the official duties
which have been conferred upon me by gen
erous people, and relying upon Divine Provi.
dence, trust that confidence shall never be
betrayed. know full well that dark clouds are
lowering around the political horizon, and that
madness rules the hour, but am hopeful still
that our people are not only loyal to the Gov.
ernment, but they are fraternal to all it's cit.
zens and when in practice it shall be demon.
strated that the constitutional rights of all the
States will be respected and maintained by fol.
lowing the paths illumined by Washington, JEFF.
fersou, and Madison, may we not reasonably
hope and expect that quiet will be restored, and
the whole country will still advance in a career
which will elevate man in social, moral, and
intellectual condition."
Four Days Later from Europe.
New York, Feb. l9.-The steamer Jura from
Liverpool on the 9Th inst, passed Sandy Hook
this forenoon, from which point the following
was telegraphed:
The underwriters of London and Liverpool
have advanced their rates Of insurance one
per cent. on cargoes from Southern States, in
consequence Of increased fires and war risks.
Napoleon opened the French Legislature on
the 4th. He gave pacific assurances, and re.
iterates his non Intervention policy.
Queen Victoria opened Parliament on the
9th. She alludes to the American troubles,
and expresses fervent wish for an amicabe
adjustment.
| liverpool, Feb. 5.-The sales of cotton Mon.
day and Tuesday amounted to $4,000 bales
The market opened active, at an advance of
l.l6 (9 /, chiefly on fine qualities, but closed
with declining tendency, in consequence Of
the news from America.
Breadstufs had an advancing tendency.
Provisions were dull. Consols ylt.
The King of Naples had issued an appeal to
the two Siclies, offering them the Constitution
| Of 1872, Sicilian army, and an entirely sepa
rate administration. He asks them to give an
asylum to the royal family, abandoned but
brave, and too we'll instructed by misfortunes.
Rome, Feb. 3-The Pope had ordered his
troops to return. Fifteen thousand Sardinians
had passed through Umbria, on their march to
Naples. The Sardinians have evacuated the
Papal dominions, in compliance with reques,
from Napoleon. The Spanish war vessels,
which were sent to Gaeta, had been repulsed
by Admiral Persano.
The Tariff of the Confederate States.
Montgomery, Feb. l9.-The Congress admits
duty free oil breadstutfs, provisions, munitions
of war, or materials therefor, living animals,
and agricultural products in their natural state
also, goods, wares, and merchandise, from the
United States, if purchased before the lst Of
March, and imported before the l4th Of March
Texas is excepted from the operation Of the
tariff laws. This intelligence is reliable.
Missouri Election.
ST. Louis, Fsb. l9.-The complete returns in
dictate the election of the Union ticket in this city
by about 5000 majority. The election passed of
quietly, and without any attempt at disturb
ance. Returns from the State favor the Unior
party.
The Virginia Convention.
Richmond, Fe6. l9.-The speech Of Mr.