Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-03-07

A dispatch fom Cnalleston says tbat the
community 90 not feel disappointed at the
tome Of Mr.. Lincolns Inaugural but are "cOn-
,sn, Ia Leave Mr. Lincoln and The Inaugural
in the hands Of JEFF Davis and the Con-
ederate sates.n Precisely Whist they think
the latter powers will do with the former we
are not advised, but we think there is lean
inc Inward arecoustruction" in this dispatch.
The Charleston soceders led off in the rebel
lion and inauguraled lhs work Of despoiling
The Government Of It's property. They, as
the srst state 10 m,ve il the revolutionary
stampede, felt that they had peculiar claim
upon the lcOnfeaerdcy. They would 60 on
and fghtAloue against the federal govern
ment, If they were allowed to have their own
way. Indeed, upon their own responsibility,
they did FIRE upon the Star ofthe West and
repulsed her, They could therefore boast Of
having won the first victory over the stai
and Stripes. But when the COniederacy OF
seven states was formed, South Carolina was
granted no more privileges then the Others
members. A comparatively moderate man
was chosen as President, and Onestill moderate
as Vice President. No act being allowable,
nniess directed or sanctioned BY the Presi-
dent the troops at Charleston have been
compelled to nurse their wrath upon Norris
and Sullivan Islands, without the opportunity
Of expending it inan attack upon Fort Sum
ter This caution on the part of President
Davis has been CALLING 10 the hot headed
Cbarlestonians. who were all for fighting
mon the instant. Had it not been for this
canton. Fort Sumter would probably have
Aeeu attacked before now. The latest
advioes previous to this dispatch, brought
word that an agent of the Presidents had
been at Charleston to make examination.
thathe might report to his superior thesIate
of affairs. The matter of leaving the new
Administration in the hands of JEFF. Davis,
is therefore, suggestive of caimer counsels
prevailing. If the more moderate leaders
can control the fiery masses, the Eort will
not be attacked at present. The fact that
President Lincoln has "put his foot down
FIRMLY has astonished the rebels, and while
we do not in the least question their courage
or ardor, still the declarations of such man
viii have vastly more weight with them than
the weak repinings Of the late Public Func-
tionary." Threats Of immediate attack were
made by the secession leaders for two
obiects-to quiet the chatting of the soldiers
at Charleston, eager for the fray, and to
frighten James Buchanan. Both objects
have been attained up to the advent of the
new administration, but new tactics must now
be adopted. Mr.. Lincoln will not be swerved
one inch by all the threats in the world, and
while be will lIdsprecate civil wal, his late speech
notifies the southe.ners of Whist they must ex-
pect ifthey begin the contest. twill be difficult
at this la.e day, to stem the tide of treason
withouta fearful struggle, but if the wiser
heads of the South can control the mob, the
settlement may yet be made. Having re-
ceived the first shock of the Inaugural with
out making the attack and opening the war,
we are both surprised and encouraged by
seeing Charleston expressing its willingness
to leave, Mr.. Lincoln in the hands Of JEFF.
Davis, who, although the leader Oftbe rebels,
has enough sense, both common and military,
to see the disparity Of an actual contest
Between the two lsctiohs Of our country.