The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1861-02-20

wAsHIxcroN, Feb. l3.-C5nting Of ne
Electoral Totcs.--In the House, Mr.. Gar
nett opposed Mr.. Shermans bill author
izing = coupon loan, on the ground that
Mr.. Lincoln's indianapolis speech indiea-
ted coercion, and the Inauguration OF a
military despotism. Suppressed Kisses.
Both Houses met 10 count the electoral
votes. Vice-President Breckenridge rose
and said: Hon. Abraham Lincoln having
received majority OF the whole number
Of the votes cast, is duly elected President
for four years, from the 4th Of March, A.
D., 1861. Hannibal IIamlin is duly cleo
ted President for the same term"
A committee was then appointed to in
form Messrs Lincoln and Hamlin Of their
election 70 the Presidency and Vice
Presidency Of the United States.
Mr.. Hindman, Of Ark, suggested that
General Scott be informed that there was
no further use for his mercenaries around
the Capitol.
The bin TO carry out the New Grenada
/ treaty passed.
The tariff bill was taken up. Mr.. Sc
ward said he should move TO erase that
portion ab0lishing the warehouse system.
WAsniNGToN. Feb. l4.-Bstter Orga,ii,a-
ton q he Mihtuy-In the Senate yester-
day the bill for the better organization Of
/ the military Of the District Of Columbia
was fecommitted 10 the Committee on
| Military Affairs.
The Senate concurred in the House
amendments. except one, TO the patent
bill which passed.
PRosrEcrs OF CoNTISUED PEAcE.-The
most perfect order continues 70 prevail at
the capital. All apprehensions Of an at
tack seem 10 be vanishing. Gov. Hicks,
| Of Maryland, on examination before a Sc
lect committee, said he believed at the
beginning Of January such an attack was
contemplated, but for some time past he
had been satisfied that the attempt was
abandoned.
EfaHr MILLION IoAN.-The Secretary 81
the Treasury advertises for proposals ill
the oath for the eight million loan. Bid
ders must deposit by the first Of March.
THn CAsE oF Ex-SEcHKrARY FLoYD.-Ex
Secretary Floyd promises 70 meet the er
paris report Of the House COMMITTEES
against his official conduct with a full
response.
/ DIPLOMATIC AUTHORIZATION BILL.-Th'
senate yesterday asked the committee o
conference on the diplomatic appropria
ton bill 10 bring in their report.
THK FLoRIBA FoErs.-The Engineer o
the War Department has sent Congress
modified estimates for furnishing For,
Taylor and jefferson.
tie says $4,000 for each the next fs
cal year will fit them out 10 serve at leas
a. naval depots in the Gulf
Nav YoEK. Feb. l4.-Ssi-urs qf nor
Gsorqia M.mifons.-Three boyes Of ammu
milton, containing percussion ca b and bal
cartridges for Minnie rihes, destined 70
savannah, we're seized by the police yes
terday on board the steamer Huntsville
DrnANp ToR THE GE0RGIA ARMs-Mr. q
h. Lamar has made another demand Of
Superintendent Kennedy for the Georgi
muskets. Kennedy has refused to SUI
render them up except on legal process.
and said he would then again seize them
after such delivery. if be found them b
inr shipped 10 seeding States.
THr CurrrR HARRIKT LANE.-The u.
revenue cutter Harriet Lane is now b
ing altered into a man-oi-war. with a fol
midable armament.
, Atntwx. Feb. l3.-THe Hndson Rio,
Bveafing Tp.-The breaking up Of the il
on the Hudson river to-day caused Fre'
; damage 10 bridges, boats, cellars an
: continues TO swell at q slower rate.
The water has already overfowed seve
: Al streets, causing the suspension Of bus
ness. driving families from their hom'
( and smashing boats together. There a
! nosigna Of a fall In the river.
81 Lous, Feb. t3.--Aecida.i 70 nc Sea-
! ~ lSseaskiae. The steamer Sunshine sna
o red. and afterwards exploded q boile
killing two dcclg-hands and severely seal
= ing several persons.