Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-13

under the peculiar circumstances attending my
entrance upon the official duties connected with
the Government / studied all the points with
great anxiety. and presented them with whatever
of ability and sense of justice i could bring to
bear. If it meets the appreciation of our good
friends in Massachusetts,, l shall be exceedingly
gratifed, while hope it will meet the approba-
tor of friends everywhere.
i am thankful for the expressions of those who
have voted with us, and like every other man of
you. l like them certainly, as l do others
Laughter.
As President, in the administration of the Gov
eminent, hope to be man enough not to know
one citizen of the United States from another
[cries of "Goodp' nor one section from another.
/ shall be gTatified to have the good friends of
Massachusetts, and others who thus far support
me in these national views to still lend their aid
in carrying them out.
Mr.. Lincoln excused himself from further re-
marks on account of pressing business, and
therefore retired without further ceremonies than
a farewell bow
Gen. Scott and Secretary Holt were also visited
to the greetings of the Pennsylvania delegations.
Gen. Scott made a brief, patriotic and friendly
speech. Mr.. Holt expressed himself honOred by
the visit and his regret that the brief time he had
occupied the War Department had not enabled
him to do more for the country.
Major Anderson, up to the 4th of March, has
continued to speak of his condition as safe, so far
as to express his opinion that reinforcements had
better not be sent to him.
The point of difference between the two Houses
on the bill recognizing the Patent-office was in
reference to the extensOn Of patents. The House
had amended it, providing that no patent should
be reissued when the Commissioner was satisfied
that both the inventor and assignee had melted
100000. The Senate amended the bill by con-
filming that amendment of profit to the inventor
alone
The Committee of Conference consisted of
Messrs. Douglas, Cameron and Fitch of the Sen
ate, and Messrs Cox, Frank and Blair of the
House, who adopted in place of what is above
the following: All patents hereafter granted shall
remain in force seventeen years from the date of
ISSUE and all extensions of such patents is hereby
prohibited.
The bill was thus passed. 1t stops all the cor
rupton and intrigue as to present patents in Con-
gress, and all patents granted after this passing
can not be renewed at the Patent-of
The drafts drawn by OK Secretary Dix on the
Assistant Treasurer at New Orleans to pay for
work done on the Custom-house, and also the
drafts by ex-Postmaster General King on the
same office in connection with the postal service,
amounting to between 100000 and 100000,
have been returned unpaid.
The designations to Mr.. Buchanan of his Cab
met officers we're to take effect on the 4th of
March, or not until their successors were APP
pointed, consequently they have been attending
to the business until closing hours of their
spective Departments here to-day.
General Dix will return to New York on
Thursday.
Judge Black will not leave Washington for the
present. He remains on private and professional
business, and will probably continue to practice
the law here.
Mr. Greeley and Senator Grimes had long in
teview with Mr.. Lincoln to-day, during which
Mr.. Greeley pressed Mr.. Fremont for the French
mission, and received assurances that there would
be no trouble on that point.
Illinois citizens called to day on Mr.. Seward.
Among other matters he saiC
GENTLEMEN Ii you want to save this Admin
istration, and have it successful and profitable to
the country, implore you to remember that the
battles for freedom have been fought and won.
Henceforth forget that freedom ever i'll dan
GER and exert your best influence now to save the
Union. Let it not be said that the Republican
party its first, last and only victory over the
dissolution of the Union. Remember the way to
maintain the integrity of the Republican party is
to maintain the Union. The point at which the
enemy strikes is always the point you should de-
fend. Freedom is always within the Union
1t is asserted by the doubtful that John Bel,
pronounces the inaugural a declaration of wal, and
declares he will urge Tennessee to prepare for the
conflict.
While the Objectionable portions of the address
were being delivered, several Southern gentle
men telegraphed Gov. Pckens not to attack Fort
Sumter until after the action of the Confederate
/ States.
Mr.. Seward, in reply to the Massachusetts, del
egation, said he hoped and believed that, before
the close of the present Administration, Massa-
chusetts, etc, would again grasp hands of fellow
ship.
The Treasury will not pay anything until Mr..
Chase assumes his position. large amount of
claims have passed since Friday, when Mr.. Dix
declined paying any more.
| Mr.. Lincoln requests Mr.. Cameron to appoint
Mr.. Ellsworth Chief Clerk of the War Depart
ment.
The was an animated discussion at the White
House to-day on the propriety of transferring Mr..
Bates to the Supreme Court and putting n. c.
Gilmer in the Cabinet
Mr.. Seward was summoned to the White House
late last night. The impression is that it was
relative to n from Fort Sumter.
Mr.. Buchanan, yesterday, ordered the court
martial of Capt. Pope to be discontinued
Official dispatches from Mexico announce the
appointment of Gen. Urago as Envoy to Wash
ington.
The difficulties between France and Mexico
had been satisfactorily arranged but that with
Spain, touching the expulsion of Senior Tachico,
remained unsettled.
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any conference with the Commissioners from the
Southern Confederacy, on the ground that he re
CARDS the seeding States still in the Union.
Ex-PreSident Buchanan departed on his journey
to Wheatland this afternoon. He was escorted
to the railroad depot by two hundred persons and
two infantry companies, together with the COM
mittee from that locality and prominent citizens
of Washington. He exchanged many farewell
hand -shakings and appeared to be deeply affected
g
bowel adieu to the large crowds as the train was
about to start, they further testified their respect
by their cheers.
The resignation Of Mr. Preston. Minister to
Spain, was this morning filed in the State depart
ment.
Capt Lee, of Virginia, by local rank a Brevei
Lieutenant Colonel aid to Lieut.. General
Scott, has resigned.
The Republican Senators had a caucus this
morning to arrange the standing committees.
A large number of citizens of Kentucky and
Indiana are here urging the promotion of Major
Robert Anderson as Brigadier General rice Gen
Twiggs stricken from the rolls as recently pub
iisheI officially, for treason.
State delegations have ali day been calling OF
the President and General Scott and other distn
guished gentlemen.
{ Gen. Scott is addressing the lllinoisans thi:
afternoon, exhorting them to stand by the Unior
, citizens
Representative LoveiOy, who occupies apart
ments in tie same house Gen. Scott saiC
among other things that Scott saved the Union il
> 1889 and 1860, paying an eloquent tribute to hi
bravery and patriotism.
: The newly confirmed Cabinet are overcrowdeC
with visitors tonight.
Martin o. Crawford, one of the Commissioner
from the Southern Coniederacy, appointed to ne
gOtiate with the administration, has arrived here
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, March 6.
The delegations from Indiana and Maine
severally paid their respects to the President thi
morning. In response to their greeting he made
brief but evidentally satisfactory addresses.
The commissions OF the new Cabinet officer
have been resigned.
Mr.. Seward was the first to enter upon thu
D duties of his Office at the State Department.
4 1t was expected that Secretary Dix would va
cate his Office to-day, but at the request of hi
successor, Gov Chase, he holds over till to-mor
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e When Mr.. Dix entered upon his duties tn
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