April 2, 1861; The New York Herald
The election for State officers and members of Congress in Connecticut took place yesterday. From the returns published in another column it is pretty evident that the republicans have carried the State, and by an increased majority over the last election. Like several of his predecessors, President Lincoln has been unable to withstand the wear and tear upon his physical and mental powers consequent upon his official duties. He is reported as being quite ill–so much so as to debar him from all intercourse with visitors. Even the most pressing official business was postponed yesterday on account of his indisposition. The three Confederate States envoys to the European courts are now en route. Mr. Dudley Mann sailed from this port on Saturday, on board the Arago, while Messrs. Yancey and Rost sailed from New Orleans yesterday for Havana, where they will embark on board the British West India mail steamer for Europe. The United States Ambassadors will be despatched abroad with as little delay as possible. An outline of the instructions of the State Department to the last mentioned functionaries is given among our Washington despatches this morning. The Morrill tariff went into operation yesterday, and created trouble, confusion and annoyance among the merchants, brokers, clerks &c. A graphic account of the scenes at the Custom House will be found in another column, and will repay perusal.