The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-07
NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1851


compromhs propositions and requested his hearers 70
hold him alone responsible for what he said and not
10 lock upon h remarks authoritative expression
or the views Of The President eject.
prominent Kansas politician, nov IN this place,
stated operiy in the course Of yesterday in place Of
public rssor. that he had written letter 70 Senator
Trumbu urging the support Of Judge Petts aspirations
to the Judseship created by tho Kansas BILL THIS con-
firms what Istated yesterday reference to the Judges
readiness for conversion the faith Of the party about
obtaining possession Of tho federal spos But venture
to say that this epistoiary endorse rent 70 the con-
trsIy notwithstanding, he win not DO touched by the
republican Senator'S As TO the interference OF the
President elect in his behalf that s beyond all pisu
sibilty 10 (Mr Lincoln) knows that the majority OF
Kansas republicans dctest John Petit, and viii not
stutlfy themselves by buying with place one Of their
most relen,less and Incorporating foes
There great futter in political circles To-Day
in consequence Of apparently well authenticated 70
port from Washington that Mr. Lincoln had written
letter Schuyler Cofax be used by him in urging the
adoption Of the border State propositions upon the epab
caa members By those mo know the deep gradge
he President elect entertained against Coax
tho lai advocacy Of Douglas claims ~ election
1868, the statement pronounced improba-
BILE ana absurd. Yet IL obtape1 considerable credence
unit, its public and emphatic contradiction this after
noon by of Mr. Lncolns most confidential friends,
who thought II incumbent disclaim the authorship for
the President elect the story promised TO AFFECT the
action OF the republican legislators upon the border State
propositions.
Applicants for subordinate Offices still arriving, in
quest of the dispensing power. The pangs Of dis
appointment be great u gg from the loud swear
ug OF o number Of them. horde OF the expectants
are especially chsgrned at the uLtimely absenaton Of
fhn prog afefY he made al CAah
on hando to the unexpected prolongatoa OF their
hotel bins, is doubtless the main Of thoir dis
quietude.
Joseph A. Npnes well known San Francisco, Califor
politician, has just arrived from the East He also
remains on tho ookoa, for the Presidential traveller.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. Ill p NJ.
Mr. Liaoola's DoinT IN the Coansrs-Hts Retun-He
accepts AnUher Aacitaiios-E eytire Agitation Atow
the Proposition to Al1oi, Commissioners Washi"ytos-
Significant Speec.Fassoge Of Resolutions Cion the
Adcice Of the President Ele5, dc, dc
ibe visit Of the President elect to the bauns of his
youth in the vicinity Of Charleston, in the southern part
4 this State terminated eseen without any nc
tents great interest After spending the night at the
esidence Of his old ana intimate friend Senator
Mars hall, he set out in a outrage on Thursday
morning for the residence Of his aged stepmo,her,
who received her duti,u with the utmost joy an
qualification. Several hours devoted by the aec
tomato two he contemplation the cherished past and
The portentous future The President elect then visited
the his father situated short distance from the
od homestead and spent time in prayer. At three
O'Clock the afternoon he returned Charleston,
companed by his mother In the evening public recep
ton was held by him the room upon the request
his republican friends. large assemnlage consisting
Of soy, hundred and gentlemen congregated to
xifh him Rsfn call uunn for n
speech he stated in response that The time for pubic
1ell ton OF his nor yet come, aud hence he
would content himself the present. occasion wish
expression Of his qualification at the manifestation Of thu
kindness and sympathy Of hrs friends He then shook
haLds with all present, and retired amidst the hearty
cheers Of the gentlemen and the waving Of hanukechiefs
., the aaies.
Having embarked early in the morning, he
reached this place at eleven A. ", in company with
sepator Marshall AT Decatur, some forty miles east Of
this be met committee If Cincinnaans, composed Of
hessre Benjamin Fggestp, Charles s. Moore aud A. Nc
Aipin who wore on Their way prnsaeld for the par-
pose OF tnderng him the Inequalities OF their city
While on h,s way to Washington He Immediately &c.
cepicd the invitation after arriving here wrote
letter 10 that effect, with which the committee started
upon their return "Trip this evening Tho visit will take
place the 18th inst. special train will carry
the President ana his coItego om Indianapolis to the
Queen City OF the Wet
The all absorbing question Of legislative discussion
within the last twenty four hours continued TO be
the proposition to appoint Commissioners to the wash
ington Convention The President beng known ~
be adverse to the appointment Of such, both the
Governor and the State officers, and majority OF the
rep, bican members Of both house, first dsn-
clred TO take acton in the PROMISES The example OF
New York. Pennsylvania Ohio and other Northern states
and the urgent counses Of number Of onsrvatve
publican leaders, however brought about different view
Of the the part Of Mr.. Lincolp, well rs the
Governor and the Legislature and hence tho series Of
JOINT resolutions was agreed upon IA republican caucus
last night and Of the passage Of which you will be nd
| vised by telegraph
| Mr. IlDcoln not being In town. they not intro
duced as the majority report Of jolat special commit
tee he had returned aud expressed his approoa
ton Iron the report beng made III the AFTERNOON mo
lively discussion aprspg IN the senate In consequence
OF the presentation OF a minority rep which the
appointment OF democrats and three republicans war
recommended Senator Marshall males vigorous speech
which derived peculiar significance from the that hf
had been In close intercourse with Mr. Lincoln during
tie preceding two days. IN It's leading passages b.
said
| II this Union Is to be held together, IL IL no,
by beng ready TO take up with any proposition that
may be made, and TO yield any terms that may BE-
demanded. BY so dong you viii never be dooe
yiccipg. and you VIII never preserve the Union. love
the Union az dearly any man, hut there some hing
dcarer even than Union-deater than peace II is
boodt IL principle believe that the preservation OF
this government depends upon our exhibiting 1rmoess III
this crisis not stu ,brness not entire absence If
cia,oTy feelings; not soli n.y. but nrmoess tempered
with Cancellation NJ man, county, ever gaiaei any
| thing by exhibiting trucking weasncss. >
| confcee that have but little hope OF goo from
this Conference OF Commas loners car 1t will
70 nothing, because the Southern Commise oners
as know, VIII demand tens that be coIcedeJ.
The minority report tabled by strict party vote
and that Of The majority adopted, only democrat
| Senator MISUNDERSTANDING for 1t.
In the House the resolutions did not up until late
in the evening Long and telling speeches were IN de by
both democrats and republicans and the discuss ION did
| rot tel inmate until eleven r. NJ, when tho republican
| majority carried thsir passage.
SPRINGFIELD, H., Feb. 0, 1861.
Tho President elect and suite VIII leave Springfield a.
nine A. on the 18th INST But few stoppag.s s,ll
made the way, AND Indianapolis rcschc,i four NJ