The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-03-02
dcracy were made on the first Of the

NHAHLkaroS, req. 22--t ls reported
that 900 troops are under orders, but
there is no prospect Of an immediate at.
tack on Fort Sumter Gov Pickens is
awaiting orders from Presden. Davis
] The harbor is clear
Nrw York, Feb. 22-Thc Times says
letter from a member Of the British
Government to distinguished American
states, authoritatively, that Lord John
Russell brought secession and defective
clcarances before the Ministry, who de-
clared that England would not recognize
the Southern Coniedc.acy. but would do
everything TO discountenancc disunion
An Abolition falsehood
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22-Mr. Lincoln
reached this city this morning The stars
and stripes were raised from the platform
in front Of Independence Hall, and ma.
tional salute was fired
Mr.. Lincoln left for Baltimore in the .
o'clock train this morning.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb 23-Mr. Lincoln, in
responding to Mayor Cuyicr's welcome in
Independence Hall said Il never had
feeling politically that did not spring
from sentiments embodied in the Dcclar.
alton Of Independence, which gave liber.
ty not only to this country, but hope to
the world through all future time
Great applause
In the British Parliament, Lord Palmer.
s,on said orders had been sent to the
Canadian Government not TO surrender
Anderson, the fugitive. without express
direction from the Imperial Government,
He said the United States, TO establish
claim, must show that Anderson is guilty
of murder according to the laws Of Eng
land
The new Indian loan of three millions
had been awarded at 9sl and upwards.
The prospectus Of a new Jamaica cot
ton growing company had been issued.
The submarine telegraph cable be-
tween Otranto and Corfu had been sue
ccssiully laid.
A special agent has been sent to- take
charge Of the Galveston Post Office.
HARRIssuRG, Feb. 22-ln his speech,
delivered here yesterday Mr., Lincoln
| trusted that a resort to arms would not
be necessary He did not contemplate
with pleasure the necessity that may
arise to use tho military arm In com
plimenting the military assembled. he
said that he hoped there would be no use
for them that it nigh, never be the
duty of one of them to shed blood, cs.
pccialy fraternal blood, but if such re-
suit were brought about il should not I've
through his fault
Wasn,SG-oS. Feb. 23-Therc was no
business Of Importance transacted in
either House yesterday.
WAsHISGroS, Feb. 22-ln the Peace
Conference there is probability that
twelve States will vote for Guthrie's
propositions
/ Mr. Everett advises the President TO
withdraw the troops from Fort Sumter
| The President will veto the force bill
Y MONTGOMERY, veh II The trip of Pres
ident DAVIS ftum Mississippi to Mont.
gomcry was % continuous ovation. He
I made twenty-five speeches on the route,
returning his thanks for the compliment
AIRY greetings AZ various Gcpo,s sa-
: luics were fired 10y the military.
The committee of Congress and the
Montgomery authorities met th" new
President about eighty miles oif aud for
nally received HIM Two fine military
companies. from Columbus. Ga, ipucd
the escort AT Opclka They all c.cAcd
Montgomery at 10 o'clock last night
amid shont- from the enthusiastic popn-
lace and the firing ul cannon. \ large
crowd then asscmblcd at the depot nnl
called upon the new President to speak
Mr.. Davis rose and in returning his
thanks, said he felt proud TO receive the
congratulations and hospitality of the
people Of Alabama. He briefly reviewed
The present condition of the South, and
said the time for compromise had passed,
and he was now determined to maintain
our position TO make all who oppose us
smell Southern powder and feel southern
steel, It coercion was persisted IN. lie
had no doubts AS to the result We
will maintain our rights and Hovcru-
mcnt At all hazards We ask nothing,
want nolhing will ask no complications.
If other States Join oar confederation,
they can freely come on our terms Our
separation from the old Union is com.
p'etc No compromise, no reeonstruc'
ton can now he entertained
A large crowd awaited Mr. Daviss ar
rival at the Exchange Hotel The ladies
were equally enthusiastic with the gen
,lemen.
At quarter before / o'clock, IN re-
Spouse TO enthusiastic calls, Mr.. Davis
appeared on the balcony and spoke rs
follows
fellow.ci,aeus, brethren Of the Con-