Fair and cold; ice.
Quiet below; rumors of further successes in the Southwest, but not official.
Congress did nothing
of interest yesterday in open session, but spent most of its time in secret
session. There will probably be stringent martial law, for the strong hand of
unlimited power will be required to correct abuses, repress discontent, and
bring into the field the whole military strength of the Confederacy. The large
majorities for Lincoln in the United States clearly indicate a purpose to make
renewed efforts to accomplish our destruction.
It is now
contradicted that Lincoln has called for 1,000,000 men. Three P. M. Cloudy, and
threatening snow.
An attack upon the
city seems to be apprehended. All men must now have passes from Mr. Carrington,
Provost Marshal, or be liable to arrest in the street. Such are the changes,
indicating panic on the part of official dignitaries.
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