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WARRINGTON, Feb. I9.-The Senate has made
over one hundred amendmentsto the House Tariff
considerably reduce the rates Of duties therein
and4ring them to pointa rife lower than those
OF the Tariff Of ls46, certainly not higher.
.rss Inc Change In the tenor OF Mr. Lineolns
from his course, that when be reaches w sshing-
ton he will be glad to surrender the whole power
OF his position to the control Of Mr.. Seward, has
produced better feeling here to-day. The Re-
publican conflict is also growing apace and the
line OF demarcation between the two wings Of the
party is now SO strongly marked that IL is hoped
reconciliation will be impossible
The proposition introduced In the House OF
Representatives to-day by Mr.. Fenton, for the
calling Of National Convention, meets with
much favor, and will undoubtedly be adopted,
refer the whole question direct tn the people and
hopes are entertained that the Union men in the
seeded States will rally and send delegates to the
Convention.
Some of the Secessioniss pretend to have re-
ceived number Of letters, within few days
from Boston ship-owners, inQuirng of Southern
men as to the prospect Of privateers being put in
commission, and fntimating that any number of
ships can be engaged by the Southern Confede-
racy, IL hostiitfes should occur Southern men
have professed to believe that Yankee ships could
De employed In sweeping Northern commerce
from the seas, and the letters alluded to- IL they
really exist, are Of the same character as those
which practical jokers have forwarded to South
ern Governors.
NC htpuDilCdu SendtOf6 lstt evening, having
several times resisted adjournment, at last found
themselves without a quorum. This led to sus-
picion, on their part, that the Democratic side de-
signed defeating the Tariff bill by factions oppo-
sition This suspicion becoming known throug b
Senator Bigler, friend to the Tariff, u caucus Of
the Democratic Senators was called at 10 O'Clock
this morning at the Senate Chamber, when 70 was
understood and agreed by unanimous vote that
that there was no intention TO make factious oppo
sition to the Tariff or any other measure, and that
fair vote should be allowed on every bill coming
before the Senate, without reference to the ap-
proaching change of Administration The caucus
further unanimously agreed to vote for reg ular
Executive sessions, such vote not committing the
Senators as to the votes they should give pend
ing nominations.
The Republicans, 1t is understood, held cam
Gus yesterday, and determined to vote steadily
against going into Executive session. and thus
stave off all appointments until Mr. Lincoln gets
into power. There 10 now a large number of ap-
pointments before the Senate, and IL not acted
on it will be through the factious voting Of the
Republican side.
Bets have been made In Washington, that JEFF
ferson Davis will be inaug urated at the National
Capitol before the month Of May, and some here
are excited enough to regard such an event as In.
evitable.
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The MAINLAND CoNvEsIIoN.-TheB Baltimore

The MAINLAND CONvENTIoN.-The Baltimore
American Of to-day says:
Inc state Conference Convention closed fts
laoors Yesterday, embed wing its action in an ad-
dress TO the people Of the State and ssrie. NJ
RESOLUTIONS The action proposed is simply TO
tcdtf- he resolutions assert that full and fair
expression OF the popular will is most likely In he
nao ny convention called on the recomms nda
uon OF the Governor. and that ii is now asserted
tnat tue Governor will, by proclamation, authorize
sucn movement, In the event of a failure unon
the part or Congress and the Peace Conference N
aoopt any satisfactory plan Of compromise the
Soayenuon approves that purpose, and adjourns
until the 18th Of March TO await the Goysrno,,s
action; unless ntermediatelyth the State of Virpini,
snail secede, when the Convention is TO be iInme-
dlateiy re-assembled at the call of its President
II tue governor declines to call s.Soyereion,,
convention previous to the 18th proximo then
tue convention Will at once recommend to the
people 10 proceed to the election of delegates m
sucn Convention. The tone of the Address a.
Wen as the purport Of the resolutions ia conser
vsuSe ana free from any aspersion Of the mott yes
OF nose differing from the sentiment represented
IN Ine convention. Practically, whilst the Con-
Vention dissents from the policy which has heen
pursued oy Governor Hicks and endorsed by
tnose agreeing with him, the action of the body
Is substantial admission that the people M tbss
state are not now, and have not at any previous
Time oeen, prepared to adopt measure SO sY
Irene as the assembage Of "Sovereign Conven-
uon, w hllst recogn :zing and applauding the
mouerate connsels which have ruled the Conyen-
uon, we cannot be blind to the fact that these
moderate counsels the direct result of the con-
seiVauVe Temper Of the people of the State which
~ powerful enough to restrain even those most
oisPoseo 10 question or deny its existence
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PROGRESS OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT

Mr.. LIScoLs's JOURNEY TO Nxw Yolx.
NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-At every station between
Albany and this city, Mr.. Lincoln to-day received
demonstrations Of enthusiasm. The journey wss
CONTINUOUS ovation. At Poughkeepsie there
was an immense gathering, and in response 10
tnelr Greetings MT. Lincoln made a few remarks.
ne sald these demonstrations indicate that the
whole people were willing 70 make common
cause Tor this object That II, IL ever must be,
some nave been unsuccessful In the recent election
ana some have been beaten; thatif some are salts
ned and some dissatisfied, the latter party are not
In favor OF sinking the ship, but are desirous Of
running through the tempest safely, and are will
Ing II they think the people have committed an
error in their verdict now 20 wait in the hone Of
setting il right next time.
don't say that In the recent election the people
did the wisest thing they could Indeed don't
think that they did, but do say In accepting the
great trust committed to me, which I do with
determination to endeavor 70 prove worthy Of IL,
! must rely on the people Of the whole country for
support, and with their sustaining aid even T.,
humble as am, cannot fail to carry the ship Of
State safely through the storm. IL can only be
as generously and unanimously sustained 40 these
demonstrations indicate, shall not fail. trust
that In the course shall pursue shall be sus-
taiDed not only by the party that elected me, but
by the patriotic people Of the whole country.
His ARRIVAL AT NV YoRK
NEW YORK, Feb. 19 The train besrilg the
Presidentelect ard his party reached this city on
LEFT the cars, and occupying eleven carriages rode
to the Astor House All along the route the streets
Were packed with people, but the party had no
dlfculty In their progress, owing 70 the excellent
police arrangements. IL Is estimated that not less
than quarter Of a million people witnessed the
procession.
There was continuous cheering from the depo,
to the hotel. The streets were all decorated with
flags, and all the hotels but the New York Hotel
and all the newspaper ofices but that OF the Day
Book, displayed the American flag. The shi D.
| ping in the harbor also boosted their bunting
during the day, and the city generally wore !
holiday appearance.
Mr. Lincoln dined in private, receiving no call,
till this evening.
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RAREY IN BALTIMoRE.-Mr. Rarey gave his
first horse-taming exhibition in Baltimore last
night In the Front street Theater The celebrated
Cruiser was brought into the ring, and after
lecture, horse largely endowed with kicking
propensities was introduced After a short strug.
gle Mr.. Rarey completely subdued the horse and
played with him as with pet dog. The next
horse was convinced Of his foolisbness In being
frightened at buffalo robe, and the fourth was
given to understand that he must be rid ), This
last subject was an extremely obdurate and vicious
animal, that had never been ridden and that
would not suffer any stranger to open his mouth
or to mount him. After experiencing the strap
sensation few minutes, and short tussle In the
to his master perfectly gentle and "rideable.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-20

Gov. HICKS AND THE CONVENTION QUESTION
letter appears in the Baltimore American Of this
morning, written by Governor Hicks, Of Nd in
which be states that while he Is anxious to get the
subject Of the national troubles before the peope
of Maryland, be cannot the propriety or neces-
propositions before Congress and the various e.
forts being made by the Peace Convention. IL
the propositions OF Mr.. Crittcnden and of the Com
mittee Of ThirtY-three had not been presented 10
Congress, and yet undecided, he should have
long since asked for vote Of the people for or
against convention; and IL the efforts now being
made should fail, he would at once go to the
people, ...... - I !
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ORDERING. 8.
HEADogARTERs d. C. ]

HEADoUARTERs d. c. MILITIA. !
WASHING TON, Feb. 10, 1861 (
M, IN honor Of the Anniversary Of the Birthday of
Washington the uniformed militia of the Distriot
the 22d IL st. N''
Division commanders will give the nece.sary
orGers for the PREPARATION of heir commands and
VIII report In person to the Major General com-
tious. " iA''Au Nv
Commanders of uniformed cor snies unattached
70 regiments or brigades will report in person to
OF and O'Clock p. m. the 2ist INST whom posi-
tlans 10 Ilne VII be assigned 70 them.
By order of Major General WEIeHrMAN
CHI. LEE JONES,
10 ~ 81 Adiukant Genaral
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SURGEONS IN THE HAvY.-The number of an
Piicans Tor admission as assistant surgeons in the
Navy who have 80 far offered themselves for ex-
animation by the Naval Medical Board, soon to
SIT In Philadelphia, 10 much below the usual
NUMBER Many such officers Just now want
co. ana nose disposed to enter the service should
IL once apply TO the Secretary Of the Navy for
PERM" 70 appear before the Board; which will
axe up mat branch Of Its duties probably about
the 2oth or 25th Of March proximo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-20

TEE NAVAL CouRr OF INQUIRY called to Iuve,-
hgase Commodore Armstrong; course at the Pen.
sacola Navy Yard, closed their labors yesterday.
and reported to Secretary Toucey this morning
il seems to be understood around the Department,
That no substantial case whatever was made ont
against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-20

bJrsome remarkable railroad speed was made
IN conveying Mr. Lincoln between Buffalo and
Albany, the distance ak miles, from Cansstota
10 Oneida, being made In Eve and a oua,,e,
minutes; the distance from Syracuse to Utics-ff,v
three miles-in seventy minutes
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WHAT THE LADIES WANT TO KNOW

Where they can buv yoavsn's Kid Gloves. vbit..
81; best French coIssts, Si IS; all the best essS
and children; Lisle Thread and Cotton oas
Of al sizes and qualities; Linen CambT,o Hand.
And hem stitched at reduced spicss
bonnHst Ribbons, Of bali PIioe; b ack Lace Fail:
silk. at half Prios; I'll voolen Dress Good6ssn ey
Greaily r.duesd grieesi Psrasols and Sun Shsdess.
oo~As ana shsvis' AL SCI lES 4, Jednsed p!ioes, Il
s23 fsouth side Pa. Az, bet eth and iii "A.
"Ws view Iron Buildings.
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pEPARrMEnr NEWS.

NOMINATIONS BIT THE President TO IHK SEx-
ArE.-wm. Wade, 20 be Paymaster and Military
Storekeeper In the ordnance department at the
Washington Arsenal, vice Theodore Lewis re-
signed.
fhaddeus Sturgis, to be Justice Of the Peace for
Washington county, ID G..
F. w Behn, of Kentucky, to be Consul at Mes
sipa, vice G. ii Mogan, resigned.
Thomas Carbery, reappointment as Justice of
the Peace for Washington county, ID. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-20

MAJOR ANDERSON sIcx-Th. Ch.,l..,,n ~
Peu state that It was currently reported ,brough.
out the city on Sunday last that Major Anderson
was III
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THERE's A BETTER TIME CoMINe!

VICTIMS ~ Self Abuse and Secret Diseases should
Apply AZ sHUMAN'S Southern Medical House
uh1er the Clarendon Hotel corner sixth street and
p: svenne, immediately opposite the National
notel, and Try DIR. Southey's Celebrated london
Meolclnes They are warranted 90 cure the most
yruent forms Of GonporTh9e, elect, syphilis,
Nocturnal missions, Structures, and Weakness
can be sent by msi.. once hours from a. M 70 10
p. m. G IfLim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-20

TEE PELICAN FLAG REPuDIA1ED The I.ou,,,.
ana legislature, on the 18th inst, discarded the
fencan nag the bird being pronounced "una aiplv
in sight, filthy In habit and cowardly I'm patpre :,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-20

" The Legislature Of Ohio, now I'm se..,on
nave passed bill prohibiting intermarriage a,
iilc' intercourse between persons Of white and
those Of negro blood 'A@
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-20

" The steamship Columbia. C,p,,,, R.,,v
SlNew York, arrived of Charleston a,,rbor o.,
clt was unable TO cress the bar an conse-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-20

FOR SALE-.A FAMILY OF SERVANTS.
q hve In number, viz: A frst-Iste Cook and
al oooE. preserver, pastry maker, 30. Girl OF
Years, likely, smart, and very useful Is q nurse
is desired to dispose of them together, as they
are one family. ANY gentleman desiring TO rchase
such family OF servants will please address a note
to a. I. c., Star Once, and the advertiser Will cal
oh hihi' fe l9-lv
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nr> NOTIcE- The Ron. JOHN CecnRAsK. of
t1rs on The Union" in the Esst washington M,
Z. Church (Rev DIR. Ryan's.) on THURSDAY
CLOCK. Tickets Of sdmisrlon Is celfs. Pro-
ceeds for the benefit OF the Church. Navy Yard
o'pn,busss run within two squares Of the Church.
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In rehearsa'
THE HIDDEN HAND.
BALLS, PARTIES. &c.

RAIL TO BE GIVEN BY TIE YOUNG
- MEMS BENEVOLENT SOCIETY, "A
at VIEpL's HALL, corner of Tenth and ~
sts;, THURSDAY, februaTy2:gt. IN
Tickets 80 cents. admitting gentleman andCG
ladies. Doors open at O'Clock. fe 2O-2t.
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RKsIeSEDs-John Schaaf, Of the District of CO.
lumbia, first lieutenant Second Cavalry, and DR.
David c. DeLeon, surgeon, (of South Carolina }
U, s. A , have resigned.
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THIS AFTERNOON q To-MoRRoR
By WALL & BARNARD, 1Do,iope,ra

By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneera
Corner Nfufk 50. asd scxfh sid, Pa az.
TRUSTEES SALE OF BUILDING LOT
E1E 'sfTTff r stS instant az
~ O'Clock. BIZ yiItne of deed OF trust dated Mey
9Th lss8. and duly recorded In iher j. A. =. lS
folios 2se will sell at public auction. at the Auo
thirty tx. divided int two Lots, each frontlnt
Of sts, between ID and * streets. and running bach
one hundred and i've Zee; one IN b.
deed given and deed OF trust taken,
All convey ancing at the ex pense Of the purchases
nn M Il VI F I sSAkRs f s. sssi..
Bye. w. BOTELER a SONS, AucaOneers.
GALE OF MILLINERY GOODS AED CLOTH
sH.SI ets c, ACE THAtttksnsS sMokSiSG.
Februsry q. m store room No. 999 Penn. evenue,
(south side between eth aud 10Th streets, the en-
hre stock OF q fsshionsble Millinery ksteoslsh-
f.sdies' SILK and Velvet Bonuets and Hats,
Jockey Hats, st-av Bonnets and Plata,
Plush, Beaver and Straw Jockeys,
Bonns. and Cap Ribbons,
flowers Festfer., I.sces, Illusions,
Grapes. Silks, v'lyets, dc &e.
sho. Gases. Walnut Exiension Tables.
Cooos Mating, Csrpetlng, Looking Glass.
Stove, Oiloloth, Sofs Chairs, &o., &o.
Also, will be added, BY New York house, about
Arabs, BasSues, ,cSSsterfelds, English ssc,ue.,
These are from a frst-cl..s MANUFACTURER AID
S,sIeT y in ksdies, WraPRips., and we're made for
ton By the prevailing money crisis. Great bar
Terms cssh. Sale BersI Isory -
N. R.-Should the weather. prove unisvorsble
the .rs will be postponed until Saturday ToTnIas.
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heresfter be announced 0'' VA
tent emen desiring invitations for Ladies, will
bi,eSse leave their name and address at Gautier's
PmlP d Solomon's, or Stevens FurnishinE store
e9DscrlPtions received 1T these places.
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UNION
INAUG URATION BALL.
MARCH 4, 1861.

MANAGERS.
Hon A Black, Secretary of State,
Hon A Dix, Secretary ofthe Treasury,
Hon = nj stanton, Attorney General,
Hon Horatlo King, Postmaster General.
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MILITARY AND CIVIC BIRTHNIGHTB BALL
IVA OF
Company A, Natl Guard Battalion,
To be given at the
ASSEMBLY ROOMS,
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY oon 1871

COMPANY A, National Guard Battalion. ber mint
respectfully 10 announces TO their many friends "a
and the public that their Annual Ball will g.
take place at the Assembly Rooms FIJI ~
DAY, February I'D. e.
The Company pledge them-elves that nof6inS
shall be wanting on their part to make this one OF
the most agreeable and pleasant Balls Of the sea-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-20

WHY HE Is Nor A SAFE COUNSELLOR In TIMES
LIKE TIE PREsESr.-Mr. McElrath, SO long the
partner Of MIR. Greeley in the New York Tyibrue
but now at the head Of another journal-Tas Cen.
rxTy-tbus sums up the latters characteristics as
party leader and adviser and his qualifications for
craftsmanship: a
50 The truth is, Mr. Greeley's fixed, steady CON-
temptation Of single point only, instead Of EN-.
Draclng the whole range Of any ublect disouaIi
nes him altogether for the duties of a oreat
stafsman, and renders him an unsafe counssilo,
win him republicanism 10 only one thing AT |,
nnle--now 10 may be temperance. now tariff now
enti-slayrry-each In its turn paramount; b1t anv
grand system Of politics political economy.
win cneks, balances, and compensations he has
not yet grasPed- Hence IL is that he has never
beeu innGential either at sshington or at Albany
except when be has been acting with his party in
the minority. His natural inclinations seem al
Wsysto run IN opposition 10 the ruling bower, and
DIS cWn force Is usually exhausted at the very
moment when those with whom he 10 acting viii
ness the triumph Of their principles "
10 such man the man whose counsels sboula
prevail with those who now hold I'm their hands
the solution Of the question whether there shall
De peace and harmonious reunion, or permanent
disunion by Mason & Dixon's line, and civil war
in ninety days, -
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FUTURE DAYS.

By WALL a. BARNARD, Auctioneors.
A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF HOUSE
DusT, &c.-On WEDNESDAY MORNING. the
nth instant, at 10 O'Clock by virtue Of order Of
auction, at the late residence OF James Slb ey, de
ceased situated nesr the corner If 10Th and sts..
IN the FirEt Ward, al the Furniture, Goods, and
Household fleets Of the said SISley, deceased,
NIL Implements, Bone DNSf, dc.
And on MONDAY, the 25th instant. AZ 10 O'Clock
at Pesrson's Mill. in the County Of Washington,
CERTAIN Mill Implements, quantity Of Bone
Dust, &c.
Terms: $50, cash; over tlat amount, a credit Of
90 DAYS. for approved endorsed note., bearnE in
teresf. John SIRLEY, Admin strator.
felS WALL a. BARNARD, Aucts
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The FORCE Built Is undenia bly evident that
the southern members OF the House of Represen-
tatves who disunioniss per sc are as nervouslv
anxious for the passage Of the bill now before the
House, called the force bi!l,' as the most ultra
northern advocate Ofying the virtue in the sword
only The former regard its enactment into law
as being positively certain TO accomplish IL, In
darling purpose Of quickly driving the border
slaveholding States into secession Thus, while
not Ventufing to vote directly for it, they are In
ecstacies over what they believe to be the certainty
that 1t will become law, and will do nothing
whatever that will really tend to prevent such a
contamination
We are not advocates Of q policy Of lep,,la,,an
that will fail to accord to the Government Of IN.
United states power to protect its own integrity
everywhere. Vet while there remains a shadow
OF doubt whether such power will be welded
with true patriotism and prudence, or under the
prejudice, passion and partisan blindness which
are governing the counsels Of the extreme anti
slavery wing Of the incoming party, we regard
the idea OF placing extraordinary military powers
In the hands Of the latter by any possible chance
In times like the present, as going far TO insure
the initiation Of a civil war IL the ultra Rsnph-
Hcans Of the Peace Convention and OF Congress
were now giving evidence Of the purpose of irving
all reasonable and peaceable means Of settling tbs
troubles Of the times before venturing upon hos.
Tile demonstrations, we would see far less inpro-
Pfiety In The enactment Of this bill than we Ger
ainly now clearly perceive. Such is not the case
however. mo Compromise is the shibboleth
tneJ utter on all hands; while demanding IN.
limited, unconditional, and un9uestioned control
OF all the possible military power and pecuniary
resources OF the nation 10 be used at the discretion
OF Messrs Greeley, Sumner, Dudley Field Il Co,
II the latter succeed in their current so desperate
effort to obtain the control Of the policy Of the
incoming administration. Fortunately, they can
make such legislation law as President Bu-
chanan would individually veto IL the instant II
mig bit come into his poszesxion
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GRAND MON BALL
~ OF THE
Federal Rifles,
At FRANKLIN HALL, eo-ns, 9Th and ID ST..
FRIDAY EVENING, February 2ld.

FhIDA Nv ENINU, ebFuaTy I'd.
The Federal Rifles, In announcing this Ball most
respectfully solicit liberal share Of the pa "A
tronage OF their fellow citizens, es nothing ~
will be left undone on their part TO make each -
and every one tina: may honor them with their !
vited. -
Tickets One Dollar, admitting Q gent oman and
ladies'.
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No. 526, eoT1er It'll and ID Streets.
SHOES AT AUCTION On MONDAY, the
- 18th inst. we shaIl sell at our Auction Rooms
Ct 10 O'Clock q. IN q lot of Shoes, va:
lsa Psirs Bo.s' Shanghai Shoes,
50 :. Boys Shanghai e
81 mix d
20 Boys
:. :. Shanghai .,
los " Youths "
Is % odds and ends {"
BoJs Shanghai
IS Jefferson {"
20 Youths shanghai Shoes.
The above shoes are ftum the shoe factory % the
United states penitentisry, Washington.
.J Terms; Al sums of and under SIS cash; over
goa eredlt cf 8 and months for approved endorsed
noes, bearing interest ~ order Of
C j. SENGSTAIK. Warden.
fe 1s-S'av6ds