The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-25
LATEST NEWS.
KILOGRAMS.


WAsUIyGroy Feb. 2I.-Mr. Lincoln, to day, IN
comnanv with Mr. Seward, attended service at ST.
Johns Episcopal Church.
The proposition submitted in the House yesterday
by Mr. Woodson, for the preservation oil the peace,
Directs the President to withdraw the federal troops
and enplovees from The forts and other public
works in the seeding States but authorizes points
for the collection Of CUSTOMS to be established out
side of them. Means are also to be taken to pre-
vent the evasion of the laws along the lines
separating them from other States. This PROPOSE
ton has attracted the attention of some of the
Peace Commissioners, the object being to avoid the
calamites of civil war, and promote the speedy and
peacefu re-connection of all the States in the bonds
oi a more perfect and enduring Union.
The Senate has ratified the convention between
the United States and Venezuela, concluded two
wears ago. By this, Venezuela agrees to pay the
gross sum of $780, 900 in liquidation of the claim Of
Messrs. Shelton, Sampson & Tappan-Sl50,0 600 to
be distributed among them and the residue, that is
to say, S25 GOO, is to be paid in liquidation of the
claim of Messrs Lang and Delano. The original
claim was, on account of the former parties,
$3.50 600, and that of the latter Sl6l ,000 They
grew out of "evction from AYES Island by the
armed forces of Venezuela aud the consequent
abandonment of valuable guano deposites and cree
lions for its shipment"
The administration is satisfied, from official chan
neis of information, that none of the foreign Gov
ernments sympathiZe with the secession movements
in the South; but, on the contrary, express the
utmost solicude for The preservation OF the entire
Union.
After the interview between the President and
Mr.. Lincoln, the former introduced the latter to
the Cabinet, who were at that time in session. Mr..
Lincoln, in company with Mr.. Seward subsequent
ly paid his respects to Lieut.. Gen. Scott.
Mrs. Lincoln and family and suite, arrived here
in the afternoon train.
THE FLIGHT OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT
Eah p NJ nuri fV
could manifest anxiety regarding the late
movements of Mr. Lincoln than Philadelphia Its
like has seldom been experienced here even on the
most exciting occasions. The newspaper offices
during yesterday were thronged with anxious in
duirers, and extras were in unparalleled demand
TO day it has been the chief topic Of conversation,
and statements made by prominent members Of the
Republican party Justify the belief that the fear of
his friends, of attempt to interfere with the train
or procession at Baltimore, was the real and sole
cause of the sudden flight of the President elect
from Harrisburg. 1t discussed among promi-
nent members of bis suite when in this city, and
measures taken to guard against such ca
lamity. The names Of Gen. Scott and Gov. Hicks
are prominently mentioned among those who
gave warning, and Messrs. Judd and Davis
as those who acted upon it. 1t is possible that
statement to the public will be published by his
friends to Justify his course, and remove from Mr
Lincoln the charge of unwonted apprehension anC
cowardice. The recent speech of Mr.. Lincoln al
independence Hall, embodyng sentiments which
have been construed into admission of Negro
equality, is supposed here to have more particular
" tended to infame the Southern mind. 1t is re-
ported here that these sentiments created unusual
excitement at Baltimore and throughout the South
THE Eight EEiIlio., Loan.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The of 81 $4,000 Of
the eight million loan will be awarded to the fol-
lowing parties at S9O.15 Messrs ketchum, Son &
Co.. 50 ,Sl4, OOO Satterlee Il Co., SlS5 900; Trevor
and Colgate, SIPS 000 Read, Drexe & Co., 81, 345,
OOO Messrs. Sweeney, Rittenhouse, FAINT & Co.
100000, at S9Ol5.
The remainder of the loan will be awarded al
rates ranging from S9O.25 to 500. No bid below
S9Ol5 will be accepted. There was S14, 1855, OO(
bid for.
Messrs McKim 4 CO., of Baltimore, bid 70,
Sl5O,OO0, but will get only one-third of that
amount $4,000, at S9O25, and 500 at 500. so.
Celebration Of yyashington's Birthday al
Louisville, Ky.
LOUISVILLE, Feb 22.-To-day's celebration was
most enthusiastic
The ceremony of raising the "Stars and Stripes
over the Courthouse by the ladies, at o'clock
this afternoon, was witnessed by the largest crowd
ever gathered in Kentucky. salute stimuli
taneousy fired by the artillery corps, and the
"Star-Spangled Banner" sung by an immense
number of voices.
An eloquent address was delivered by James
Speed, Esq.
The military, in full ranks, turned out, making
imposing display.
Most of the stores closed, and business was
generally suspended during the DAY.
At Chicago.
CHICAGO, Feb. 22.-The whole people were out
to-day in their majesty, celebrating the day with
the greatest enthusiasm. IT exceeds any demon
sration ever made here. Bells are ringing, can
non firing and the voice of the whole city responds
with patriotic devotion to the Farewell Address of
the Father of our common Country. A meeting
held at the wigwam, over which Judge Drum
mOnd presided. Patriotic addresses were made BY
Judge Drummond, Governor McComas and Judge
Knox, and the "Star-Spangled Banner" was sung
by the masses at the close with a will.