Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-03-05
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WASHINGTON, March 3.-There is an i'm
mense concourse of people here to witness
the inauguration; especially from the West.
Congress has passed all the appropriation
bills.
Threatening letters are constantly received
and burned by Lincoln.
The new Cabinet is formed, but the respec-
tive position of the members are unannoun-
ced.s
who heartily concurred in the greater part,
but suggested few notifications, which
were accepted.
The Maryland delegates have gone home
disguised. because Lincoln put Chase and
Blair in the Cabinet, saying that there is no
hope of retaining Maryland in the Onion
Lincoln replied emphatically, "my Cabinet
is formed"
1t is rumored that large body of men
fom Baltimore have arrived, including de-
tachmeut of Plug uglies.
Fears are still entertained for Lincoln's
safety. 500 special policemen are detailed.
A large body Of thoroughly organized
Wide-awakes are said to be here.
SYNOPSIS OF LINcoLN's INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
WASHINGTON, March 4.-Lincoln, in his In
augural Address says there never has been
any reasonable cause for apprehension that
Southern property, peace or security would
be endanger by the accession of Repub-
lican administration. He quotes his speeches
declaring that he has no purpose to interfere
directly or Indirectly with slavery in the
States. He does not mean to construe the
Constitution by hypocritical rules-he holds
that by universal law and Constitution, the
union of the States is perpetual, and if the
United States be not a Government proper,
but an association of States in the nature of
a contract, can a contract be peaceably I'M
made without the consent of all the contract
ing parties
l consider the Union unbroken, and shall
take care that to the extent of my ability as
the Constitution expressly enjoins, that the
Federal laws be faithfully executed in all
the States. In doing this there need be no
blood shed or violence, and there shall be
none, unless it be forced upon the National
authority. The power confided to me will
be used 10 hold, occupy and possess be pro-
perty and places belonging to the Govern
ment, 10 collect the duties on imports, but
beyond what may be necessary for these OBJ
jects there will be no using of force against
or among the people anywhere.
The mail, unless repealed, Will continue to
be furnished.
The course here indicated will be followed
unless current events shall show modiflca-
tion or change to be proper.
The Constitution does not expressly say
whether fugitives shall be surrendered by
National or State authorities, nor does 1t ex-
pressly say that Congress may prohibit sla-
very in the territories, nor expressly say
that Codgress must protect slavery in the
territories. On these questions majority
or minority must govern, or the Government
must cease.
The central idea of secession is the essence
of anarchy. The rule of minority is who'll
ly inadmissibe. do not forget the pO
sition assumed by some. that the Supreme
Court is to decide constitutional questions,
nor that such decisions must be binding up
on the litigants. While such decisions are
entitled to very high respect and consider
alton in all parallel cases by all other de-
partments of the Government; one section
believes slavery right and ought to be ex-
tended, another section believes it wrong
and ought not TO be extended. On separa-
ton one St ction would ultimately revive the
slave trade, and the other refuse TO surren-
der fugitives. The different sections cannot
separate. Intercourse, amicable or hostile,
must continue. Suppose you go to war, you
cannot fight always; and when fighting ceas-
es the old Identical questions as to the terms
of intercourse are again upon you.
This country and its Institutions belong to
the people. They can amend it constitu-
tionally, or overthrow it by revolution; be
has no objection to the amendment proposed
by Congress, prohibiting the government
from ever interfering with slavery IN the
States, including that of persons held to ser
vice express and irrevocable. No authority
is conferred on the executive to fix terms Tor
the separation of the States. His duty is to
preserve the government and transmit 1t to
his successor unimpaired. No administra-
ton can very seriously injure the government
in four years. He conjures his countrymen
to think calmly on the whole subject.
The Constitution is unimpaired, and the
laws are of your own framing under it, and
there is no single good reason for precipitate
action. Intelligence, patriotism, christianity
and firm reliance on Providence, are COM
petent to adjust our present dIfficultIes. In
your bands, my dissatisfied countrymen, not
mine, is the momentous issue of civil war
The Government will not assail you. You
can have no conflict without being the ag-
gressors. You have taken no oath to destroy
the Government. I shall take most solemn
one to preserve, protect and defend it. We
are not enemies but friends.
The Seth Congress was in session till II
O'Clock to-day. when Breckenridge made a
farewell speech, which was followed by one
from Hamlin. Then Breckenridge admins
tered the oath to Hamlin, and declared the
Senate adjourned sine die.
As the Inauguration ceremonies were
duUut COnmcuSiuS3 AoAi WI ~
fists arrived, and the extremists OF both Sec
tions cordially met them. Mason and Hun
ter were the only prominent men whose alb
sence was noticed.
From Virginia.
RICHMOND, March 2.-Rest assured this
Convention will not vote Virginia out of the
Union, Notwithstanding the refusal OF Con-
gress to grant compromise.
In the Convention to-day the resolution to
submit the question to a vote of the people
whether to remain with the North or secede
was referred. The speeches made to-day in
dictate that the peace propositions are ac-
ceptable to the Unionists, but are denounced
by the Secessionists.
The Peace Commissioners were invited to
seats in the Convention as substitute to the
resolution inviting them to- address the Con-
vention.
River News.
LOUISVILLE, March 4.--The river is falling
with feet inches water in the canal.
CINCINNATI, March 4.-Flour-Sales 600
bbls. at So Whisky 14A. Linseed Oil So.
Mess Pork IL 90. Groceries-sales unimpor
tant.
Markets by Telegraph.
New ORLEANS, March 4.-Cotton sales
to-day $500 bales; middling 103a11i. Sugar
firm; 41a59. Molasses 26a2S. Freights on
cotton to Liverpool Z.