The constitutional union., 1861-03-08
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WASHINGTON, Thursday, Mar

Senator Douglas, in responding to Senator Clingmans assertion in the Senate yesterday, who said that the inaugural would lead to war, said he expected to oppose Lincoln's Admnistra- tion, but was with Lincoln in preserving the Union by amendments to the Constitution. r The Commissioners from the Southern Confed- eracy have arrived and will propose the object of their visit to the President on Tuesday.
 Senator Wigfan said he considered the Inaugu ral warlike document. The seeded States will not come back under any circumstances. Ask the Government to withdraw its troops, not at tempt to collect tribute, make treaty and you will have peace, but act otherwise and you will have war.
 MT. Douglas said he feared Forts Sumpter and Piekens could not be held much longer by Fede ral troops. At time Fort Sumpter might have been reinforced, but now he did not believe it could be done with ten thousand men. He coun- selled prompt action in favor of peace, and be- lieved the President favored peace.
 Senator Mason denounced the Inaugural as a declaration of war, saying Virginia will become party to war when the first gun was fired against the seeding States.
 Senator Douglas said if the Administration an- ticipated war, they would call an extra session of Congress.
 - WASHINGTON, Wednesday, March G. Commissioners from the Southern Confederacy have arrived in this city.
 Hon. Jeff. Davis has ordered General Beaure gard to proceed without delay to Charleston, and take command of the forces now raised for the investment of Fort Sumter.
 It is reported that Crittendon is to be appointed to fill the vacancy in the Supreme Court.
 Norman B. Judd, of Illinois, has been nomi- mated United States Minister to Berlin.
 Senator Clingman, of North Carolina, in as- senting to the printing of the inaugural address, said he did not indorse the sentiments thereof, which, if carried out, must lead to war. Seward told delegation of Illinois citizens that " To maintain the Union, is the way to man- tain the Republican party" He also told del egatidn from Massachusetts that, before the close of the present Administration, Massachusetts and South Carolina would grasp hands in good friendship.
 There will be monies paid out of the Treas ury until Chase is fairly installed.
 
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 Captain Jay, of Virginia, has resigned There was an animated discussion in the White House yesterday on the propriety of transferring Bates to the Supreme Court, and putting Gilmer in the Cabinet.
 It is asserted that Hon. John Bell pronounces the inaugural address of Lincoln declaration of war, and that he will urge Tennessee to pre- pare for conflict.
 While the objectionable portions of Lincoln s inaugural were being delivered, several promi- nent Southern gentlemen telegraphed to Gov. Pickens not to attack Fort Sumter until action was taken by the Confederatcd States.
 It is understood that Lincoln will decline a con- ference with the Commissioners from the South ern Confederacy, on the grounds that the seeded States are still in the Union.
 Maj. Anderson. up to the 4th of March, repre- sents himself safe and that no achievements need be sent