gly Vrtss. e I!fOIyIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1861 To '..tininirresae.—The circulation of TEN Pans exceeds that of any other daily paper in Philadelphia, with a single exception. Sa tisfactory proof of this flictwill be cheerffilly given to advertieere. FIRST Penn.—Official Responsibility; Financial Condition of the ConntrY; Balloting for Senator; Speech' f Senator Seward ; The Revolution in the South. ) ' Poenra Peas.—Tho Star of the West at Charleston; Treason in the Capital; The Financial Aspeotiof Fecessloe; List of Lettere Remaining in the Post Office ; Marine Intelligence. Senator Seward's Speech. It has rarely happened in the history of our country that any speech upon public affairs has excited more intense and general interest than that delivered by Senator SEWARD iu the 'United States Senate on Saturday last. His position and reputation are of such a cha racter that all hii oratorical efforts are read by a large portion of the American people. Bat on this: occasion many circumstances conspired to awaken an eager curiosity in re gard. to the tone and bearing of his remarks. As one of the founders and most influential leaders of the Republican party, and as the incoming Secretary of State of the Presi dent elect, he spoke rather as an English Premier, whose words officially and authori tatively foreshadow the policy of a Govern ment, than as an American Senator, however great may be his talent and his influence with his countrymen, usually speaks; and when it is reeollected.that this speech was made at the most critical moment of our country's history, the avidity with which it is read can easily be accounted for. However much radical Abolitionists, on the one hand, may be disposed to find fault with Mr. SEWARD, or ultra pro-slavery men, on the other, complain that he has shown no dispo sition to yield to all their exactions, we feel satisfied that the masses of tho American peo ple, who are yet attached to the Union and anxious for its preservation, whether they live north or south of Mason and Dixon's line, will cheerfully concede that he has taken a bold and manly step in the right direc tion. He discusses his theme in a style worthy of its transcendent importance, and as one who fully realizes the folly of refusing to sacrifice a few cherished prejudices or stubborn convictions to save a great empire and to rescue a happy and pros perous people from all the sufferings and hor rors of civil war. The Union may be de stroyed in spite of the anxious desire to pre serve it, and the conciliatory spirit be has evinced; but certainly his remarks on Satur day should have no small influence in calming the exaggerated fears entertained in the South of aggressions on the part of the new Admin istration, and in restoring harmony to our dis tracted and divided Confederacy. There is no doubt that, as tong as the opera tions of the Federal Government can be limited to the objects for which it was formed, which are clearly enumerated in the Constitu tion, its workings will be beneficial to the people of our whole Confederacy, and they will be induced to sustain and cherish it from the strongest of human motives—self-interest and self-preservation. The appro'hensiou that its power will shortly be used for unwarranta ble, purposes, to the 'Ailey of a large section of the country, has done much to create the present complication. It is to bo hoped that the speech of the distinguished New York Senator will do much to remove this impres sion in the alaveholding States. The Pennsylvania Volunteers in Mexico. A short tima ago Gov. Piazzas, of South Carolina, in response to a serenade with which he was complimented by citizens of Charles ton, spoke as follows of the conduct of the Pennsylvania, New York, and Palmetto vo. lanteers, at ono of the battles of the Mexican war : " On another memorable occasion, at the great battle of Charabasco, the glorious Palmetto regi ment was sailed upon for the moat gallant charge in the history of the campaign, and when the New York and Pennsylvania regiments failed to an swer, and the South Carolina regiment was called upon, the gallant and glorious leader of that regi ment—his second in oenataand, the brave and In trepid Major Gladden—marched across the field of Mombasa° alone, to their immortal honor; and we can stand and march alone again." (Applause.] In the foregoing remarks Gov. Prermsa intentionally, or through inexcusable igno rance, did gross injustice to the volunteers from this State who were in the Mexican war, as the facts we give below, upon the authority of a gallant Pennsylvanian of the Second Re giment, who now resides in the interior, fully prove. They did not, as alleged, w fail to answer" a call to charge at Churubusco, for the sufficient reason that they received no such order. Daring the whole of that acci dental conflict, the Second Pennsylvanians, to whom ho evidently refers, with the batta lion of marines, Domingue , s native lancers, and Steptoe's battery, were at San Augustine, covering and protecting the immense and valu• able train there parked, and occupying a posi tion which Gen. Scorr, in his official de spatches, stated w might, at any moment, have become the post of honor." To have with drawn them from that duty would have been to Imperil the entire campaign; because such an act would have been equivalent to a sur render to the 9nemy of all our stores and am munition. It is obvious, therefore, both from fact and reason, that the Governor of South Carolina has made a misstatement in the matter. The attack upon Contreras began daring the afternoon of the 18th of August, 1847. In the latter part of the night succeeding that day, General P. F. Sum conducted a body ' of troops to the roar of the enemy, whom he surprised by an assault at daybreak the pert morning. After a brief but bloody struggle, the Mexicans abandoned . their works, fled in confusion through San Angel and Coyocan, and found shelter from pursuit behind the for tifications of Ohurnbusco.• With such forces as were at hand, the American commanders hastily followed the flying foe, until they were arrested by the predence of a large hostile army, strongly entrenched. General Wears, who had carried San Antonio the same morn. lag, came up at that moment, and united his division with the pursuers of the fugitives from Contreras. Then ensued the despe rate battle of Churubusco, which, but for the armistice concluded at its termination, would have opened the gates of the capital to our victorious soldiers. But, as we have stated, the conflict was accidental. Until they Were halted by the cannonade of the enemy, the American generals did net even suspect that another army lay between. them and the city. They believed, after the events at Con treras, that their advance upon the garnet; would not meet with further interruption. When, therefore, their progress was so unex pectedly hindered, they were obliged to push under fire such troops as were most conve nient; and the South Carolina Volunteers happening to be among those engaged in the pursuit, were fortunate enough to be sent Into action. Their participation in the battle, consequently, was wholly the result of their presence on the field, and not, as Governor P/OKENS insinuates, because of a failure by the Pennsylvanians—who were miles did:ant—to obey an order to charge. Bat the Executive of South Carolina, in the remarks above quoted, while imputing want of courage to the Pennsylvanians, has suppressed the fact that they failed to share in the immediate glories of the struggle at Churubusco, solely because they were forbid. den to do so by the express command of General Soorr. On the morning of the 19th of August, 1847, they were advanced between San Angus tine.and Contreras, so that while they con tinued to cover the parked train, they might serve as a support to the attacking column. When the works were carried they joined ardently in the pursuit, but were recalled by positive order. This circumstance alone pre vented them taking an active part in the en gagement that followed. Governor Prows, while speaking so dis respectfully of the Pennsylvanians and New Yorkers, failed to inform his audience that that same battle of Churubusco would not have Proved so sanguinary, or been so stoutly con tested, had it not been for some singular con duct of the Palmetto volunteers at Contreras. In expectation of the rout of the Mexicans these chivalrous sons of South Carolina were stationed purposely to intercept the flight, and compel the surrender of the escaping foe. But, to the, surprise of everybody but them selves, they allowed nearly the entire retreat ing body of the enemy to sweep past them with little or no molestation. They proved welcome reinforcements to the garrisons at the church and. bridge-head; and their resist ance aided materially in prolonging and ren dering doubtful the conflict of the day. The next time Gov. Fteurais undertakes to ' speak of the relative courage of the volunteers of this State and of South Carolina, ho should tell his hearers how, at the fearful struggle at Chopultepee, the Pennsylvanians sustained for a long time the fierce lire of the .Mexicans, while the Palmettoes were forming in the sheltered streets of Tacubaya. Ile should recount to them the loss each of the two regiments suffered in that engagement. He shOuld inform them that the old battalion flag of Columbia county was the first to wave from the ramparts of the castle, floating there in the morning air, while the chivalry were yet clambering np the precipice. And he should let them know that it was the men of the Old Keystone who carried the batteries that afternoon, on the Belen causeway, and held the gate until night, against a force twenty times their own number. It is alto gether likely that the constituents of Governor PICKENS would have more respect for Pennsyl vania courage, it they were apprised of a few of these facts. The Voyage of the Star of the West. The return of the Star of the West to New York is an event altogether unanticipated, as it was supposed the war steamer Brooklyn would meet her, and either direct her troops to go to Norfolk, or, with the aid of a smaller steamer, secure the safe delivery of her rein. forcementa and supplies at Fort Sumpter. The fact that the treasonable movement in South Carolina has become so formidable that our Government failed in an effort to strengthen the hands or one of her most gallant officers, is certainly very humiliating, but there is some consolation in knowing that he has since an nounced, through Lieut. Teralor, that he does not need any additional troops to protect him self. The particulars of her voyage, which we publish this morning, will bo read with deep interest. Y ;S: Nt t Ci tR SPIN/ k Letter from " Occasional." ICorreepondenoe of The Presa.l WASIIIROTOrt, Jan. 13, 1861 In the event of disunion, the community that would feel it most disastrously would bo Washing ton oily. The people here, slow to credit it at tint, now almost universally admit they would be the first and the greatest sufferers. The idea that this capital could ever become the seat of Government of the new Southern despotlem is en absurdity. In the first place, even if Maryland and Virginia should be carried off by the Secessionists, which I am 'twinned every day to doubt, both these States would be divided from the start, on account of the large population living in each devoted to the Union, and holding strong commercial and political sympathies with the North and Northwest. West ern Virginia is as thoroughly indoctrinated with anti-slavery sentiments as many parts of Penn sylvania and Ohio, and Maryland subsists upon the trade poured into Baltimore, over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, from the groat Northwestern lakes, States, and Territories. Br. sides, the reigning, governing, and overmastering influence of the Disunion organization is in the Cotton States. The strong hind-legs of the kanga roo, therefore, are those interests' which look to the reopening of the African slave trade, and to the perpetuation of slavery in its moat odious forme- These distant Commonwealths or Con federaotes could not operate successfully in this quarter, inaemuoh as they would bo oonstantly surrounded by the peculiar sentiments of Virginia and Maryland. Ropes are, indeed, held out by the leaders of the great Southern conspiracy to the people of Washington that nothing could pre vent the establishment of the Disunion capital in this city; but every moment's reflection convinces me; as it must convince every reaeoning man, that this is a fallacy. Either New Odeon'', CharlestOt s Montgomery, or Mobile, would be the headquar ters of the new Government, and in any ereht, whether Washington shall be selected or not, in calculable calamities must fall upon her people. Property holders are looking at these aspects of the ease witheatich solioitude, and the 'Union sentiment Is growing steadily every day. I leave out of view the considerations that in no event would the free States consent to surrender Washington. Their money has in great part been contributed to the construction of its public buildings, including the Capitol, and its late extensive additions, and they feel that having been ceded for the good of all by the States of Virginia and Maryland, it cannot be yielded by the newly-chosen Administration. Such capitalists as Mr. Corcoran, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Parker, anti others who have been great benefactors of Washington, have in vested immensely in the purchase of lots and the construction of elegant buildings—the magnificent art gallery, now in course of erection opposite the War Department, out of the private fortune of Mr. Corcoran, being one of the finest edifices in the oily—can have no real sympathy with the Dia unionists, and with their largo influeeeo aro moving in all quarters to counteract their schemes The number of Tun PRESS in which this letter will appear will oontain, I suppose, a fall report of Mr. Seward's great speech in the Senate yester day. t It was eminently conservative, and' wee heard by galleries so crowded that hundreds who sought for admiedon were compelled to wait out side, catching such words as they could. The manner and voice of the new Secretary of Slate under Mr. Lincoln's Administration are not th e bast- His tones are husky, and sometimes fall so low as to make it impossible for persons to hear stationed only a few feet distant. Although the remedies he suggests are by no means accepta ble to ultra Southern men, the fact that the great loader of the Republican party is willing to con cede at all, and that his whole speech was per vaded by the most moderate and temperate spirit, ought to be an admonition and an instruction to his followers. He is on the spot, and can, there fore, appreciate the solemn exigencies of the times. Re sees and realises every hour of the day that if the Government is to be saved, and if Mr. Lincoln is to have a peaceful administration, something praotioal must be agreed upon in the way of an adjustment. I will do the Republican members of Congress, in both Rouses, the justice to say, that after he had concluded very little denuncia tion was heard. In foot, our condition is becom ing so perilous that those who two weeks ego were ready to denounce jevery effort of compro mise are glad patiently to listen to any suggestion that may bo made by prominent men. Judge Douglas has received many letters appro ving his late endorsement of the Crittenden propo. onions, some from persona e in the free States who have differed from him, and one at least from a distinguished leader in times past of the free SOH Democratic party. Meanwhile the moderate vale dietary of Governor Banks, the efforts of Thurlew :Weed, the proposition of Mr. Sherman, the appeals of Gov. Dicks and LaMar, should go far to influ enee the Republicans in the Legislature of Penn sylvania to pass a bill for the purpose of abrogating the offensive sections of the not of 1847. I cannot describe to you the sensation created here by the news that the resolutions of Mr. Sena• for Welsh, providing for the repeal of these sec tions, particularly among the aonaerratieee of Maryland and Virginia, who have been looking to Pennsylvania to take the lead and set an example to other free States, had been defeated. If Mr. Welsh's plan is ultra, and doubtless as the Chair man of the Breekinridge State Committee in the late election, it is ultra, why does not some Repub. Man, in either branch, present the same proposi tions in different' language? I can assure these gentlemen that the more steadily they stand by their own platform, and the more steadily they re fuse to listen to the appeals of the Union men, the more they weaken the President elect, and the more they strengthen his enemies in the Outten Staten. Thegreat speech of the Rev. Robert J. Breaths ridge, the uncle of the Vice President, delivered in Kentucky on the 4th of January, is an appeal to the people of the free States to strengthen the hands of the Union monin the border Slave States. It should 'be observed and remembered that no threats come from these latter States, and that any concession to them is not a concession to traitors, with arms in their bands, and also that any refusal to listen to their appeals only increases the power of those traitors, and finally drives Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Au., into the new Southern despotism. As indicating the kind of sentiment we ought to oultivate,a single reference need only be made to the great Union meeting held in the city of Baltimore on Thursday evening last. No such demonstration has ever been held in that city before. From what I have heard it was but a copy or an echo to the grand demonstration held at National Hall, in the city of Philadelphia on the evening of Sitter. day, the sth of January. The wildest enthusiasm prevailed, thousands were unable to obtain admis sion into the vast hall of the Maryland Institute, and it was diflioult to decide whether the public sentiment was most warmly exhibited in favor of preserving the Union, or in determined expressions to oppose and put down the enemies of the Union Why, then, should not the Republicans take ad vantage of these manifestations, and profit by them ? I am glad to be able to confirm the rumor that every preparation is being made by the Adminho tration to defend the capital, and to secure the peaceful inauguration of Mr. 'Jimmie. Gen. Scott is as active as a men of forty. Aided by Mr. dolt, Mr. etanton, Judge Black, and Mr. Toney, be will be ready if any attempt is made to inter rupt the harmony and peace of the city on the 4th of Maroh neat. Mr Buchanan shows his sin cerity in repudiating the Washington Constitution as his organ, and In holding daily consultations with the friends of the Union. I understand that in a late interview with a distinguished Penney!. vanian, he inquired, for the first time, for some of hie old friends in your State, from whom he has boon rthenated, end who are now randy to austain him in every proper effort to maintain the laws, and to protest the rodertil Oonetitutiom But Colonel Holt seems to be the master-spirit of the concern. In proportion as he exhibits de- termination on the right side, he is opposed and. attacked by those who occupy the wrong aide. He is a quiet, silent man, born in Rentucky ; end having lived in MiEsissippi for seven years, to whiuh Slate he removed from Louisville, whence he returned to Louisville, after having realised a largo fortune at his profession of the lavr, Ito understands the innnen involved, and the enemies against whom he has to contend. Ills fame as en orator is worldwide; hie reports as Postmaster General since the death at the lamented Aaron V. Brown are remarkable not only for praotioal sug gestions, but for elevated and classic style, and, what is rare in mon of this calibre, ho in a splen did business neon. The new Attorney General Stanton, not quite so exporicneed in public) affairs, but equally brilliant and courageous, may ho called the main supporter of Holt. Justine com pels use to say that Judge Black is not behind both his colleagues in firm and earnest efforts on the side of the Union. Mr. Touooy, who was somewhat weak in the knees in the start, is now resolved, and the new Soefetary of the Treasury, Mr. Dix, could not hero gone into such a Cabinet without heartily sympathizing with the present polioy of the Administration. Lieutenant Talbott, sent forward from Charleston by Major Anderson, ie quartered at his mother's, in I street, near Now Jersey avenue, in tide city. lie Was closeted during the beet part of 'yesterday and today with tho President and Cabinet, and, although ropeatcdlycallod upon, has been cautious about dieclosing the [omit of his interviews. Those who know him speak of him as a young man (his ago bang about twenty-eight) of good prolate° and personal mirage. Ile is, I believe, a native of 'Washington city, though of tilentucky extraction, and his family are closely attached to the Catholic Church. He to very silent, and, except to say that ho end the patriots at Fort Sueoptor are resolved to stand by the colors of the country, to very re served in speaking of the condition of Charleston and the conduct of the loaders of the Secession movement in that quhrter. Probably by the time this lettcr•reaches you you may bo able to receive, through the telegraph, some eatisfaotory informa tion aa-to the kind of instructions he may carry back to hie superior, Major Andorson. Public Amusements. The dramatic performances at the Academy of Music terminated on Saturday, and have con vinned the public, we believe, that, well adapted as it is for the lyrioal drama, it is not so well suited for theatricals. Miss Cnehman's Clear contralto speaking voles was distinctly audible at all times— her whispers wore effective. So with Mr. Edwin Booth; to with Mr. Gilbert; but, for the most part, other performers were heard only by fits and starts. Miss Cushman is announced at Arch-street The atre, opening this evening in the exceedingly melodramatic part of Nancy Sykes, in "Oliver Twist." She will find it as difficult, we suspect, to realize poor, degraded Nancy as it was to present a true personation of Shakspeare's youthful and beautiful Portia. Ono comfort is, her ilaoready inns of utterance aro not likely to be introduced In this character, for it will not bear it. The Zouaves have had their three nights at Walnut-street Theatre with considerable credit to themselves, and, we believe, no small profit to the lessee. They are succeeded, this wock, by Mr. Sothern, the original Lord Dundreary of ‘• Our American Cousin," at New York, who appease in "Suspense," a five sot play written by himself, and alto in a new farce, by Morton, called " Away with Melancholy." Ile is promised in " Our Cousin at Rome," a sequel to the Dundreary drama, which, Mr. Justice Cadwalader says, is not end cannot be Miss Laura Keene's copyright, and for which, therefore, ehe is to be paid by Mr. Wheat ley, who bought it from the actual owner of the copyright ! Mr. Sotbern, we understand, is a clover performer, and likely to draw. As he cannot show the original Lord Dundreary at this Theatre, be does what is next to it—shows him in another play. Great things aro promised at McDonough's °lymph, Theatre, Rao° eft-at. 'This week, a groat variety of perforMances. Mr. J 11 Jack'a benefit to-morrow evening. This night week, "The Se ven Sisters," which has been extremtly attractive at Laura Keene's Theatre, New York. The Olym pia will be closed from next 'Wednesday to Mon day, to allow of the preparations for the Wren young ladies to be full and complete. The London artist who got up " The Seven Sistera" for Laura Keene will do the !mine for Mr. McDonough, and, as money will nee be spared, the result will be very fine. Mr. McDonough will greatly augment his oompany on this occasion. At Sanford's Opera Haase, whore all has gone "merry as a rnartiage bell" sine the season opened, there will bo played, every evening this week, a Southern version of " Uncle Tom's Cabin," preceded by a soirée d'Etldope. Mr. Sanford deserves his success. Van Amburgh'e Zoological Institute, (next the (Intent House, Chestnut street) continuos to at• tract lame and ineroaPing aediencee. The public aro admitted at ten in the forenoon, and two end half pact six in the afternoon. The 1J erforttakces aro in tho afternoon, and among thorn aro the ea. gacions feats of Tippet' Bath, an eletihant nmier the especial management of " Professor" Nash. illcEiroyla Philadelphia City Directory. The twenty-fourth annual volume has just been published, by B H. Biddle k Co., and is ready for delivery to nubseribers at Ho 33 South Sixth 'street, second story. Mr. A. MeElroj, who is his own editor and compiler this year, has now pro duced the best City Directory we hays yet had— containing over 1,350 octavo pages, double-column, printed with great neatness. Upwards of 160,1100 names ore contained in this volume. Its accuracy haB been well oared for, though the writer Of this notico is net down 'with two errors—rho in Chris. tian-name, and the other In profession, inasatuCh as he le not an 4, altortrey at law." Correct infor mation, for Directory purposes, is generally ob tainable by leaving a circular at each house, which the principal occupant would fill up. What domes tics say is not to be depended upon. The contents of the City Directory aro Names of the inhabitants of the Censolidatlid city, their oe oupations, places of baldness, and places of abode ; bnelaoss•directory, alphabetical, according to 00. oupations. Camden directory: thief streets, dm., In Philadelphia and Camden; Miscellaneous record of city offices, county offices, United States officers and Institutions; literary, scientific, and art as sociations ; medical colleges and societies; colleges and theological societies; public schools; churches; religious societies; hospitals, dispensaries, and charities; secret and beneficial societies; banks; saving-fund companies; insurance companies; newspapers and periodicals; public halls and places of amusement; market companies; Pennsylvania Legislature; Pennsylvania ENO don of October, 1860, and several other sub joets. There aro indexes to general matters, to advertisements, and to the miscellaneous record. There is also a list (not vary full) of oopartnozsbips and dissolutions of 1881, and of additions, °erred tions, and removals within the last few days. An excellent snap of the city, covering all that is built upon, adds value to tho City Directory. Upon the whole, then, Mr. McElroy may fairly be congratulated on having materially improved his City Directory. It Is a work indispensable to business men, and ought to command a largely re munerative sale, though, of course, the trouble and expense of producing it must be very great. BSZCIIER Extmetris —Bev. Henry Ward Beech. or has written a letter to Mr. J. W. White, Been tary of the People's Literary Institute, exonera ting the latter from rill blame in his (Beeoher's) resent failure to meet an engagement to lecture at Concert Hall. Ile Pays, I have nothing to say, except that the fault is not in any wise yours, but wholly my own " Ills explanation as to how he "fell into this error," is, under all the ciroum stances, a very lame affair. Cuba Pitying America. (From the Cuban (Havana) Messenger, Jan, 8.1 TIII7 Die UNITED STATES.—In view of the pre sent aspect of affairs in the Confederacy of iv orth America, heretofore known as the United States, we fear that this name can no longer properly belong to that people; and although we lament, bitterly, the sad result that Is now threaten ing the peace and prosperity of the Union, and feel as keenly as the staunchest " Union" man the terrible consequences that must ensue to every branch of Industry and enterprise at its com plete dismemberment, yet wo fear that it is now in evitable, and the world will point to the condition of the States as an undeniable proof that the prin ciples which once made that Confederacy honored and powerful have failed to keep her as each in her hour of trial. We may continue to call the Northern and Southern States the "United States," from the foot that It has never bare any other title, but if a twine signifies tbo form of govern ment And condition of the people, wo think it should be changed into that of "Die-United States," until they are entitled to some other. Looking, as we do, from a point and place where wo enjoy protection to "life, liberty, and pro perty" (privileges so strongly advocated by re publicans) under a monarchical government, we cannot but fool the superiority of this form ; and while we rogrot the disruption of this powerful and valued neighbor, and oven yet hope that It may not be, we cannot but bo convinced that a Govern2nent which, only has power to govern so long as the people are iv:111;7g to Lc governed, Is insufficient to carry out objects wrthy a great nation. [This looks very much like n living ass kicking what it supposes to bo a dead lion.--En. Panes.] The immense pecuniary losses which the Amt. rican people suffer in consequence of the politioal excitement existing among them are almost snored'• ble. Unfortunately, the commercial distress inci dent to this state of things in the United States is not confined to that country ; it Miele everywhere, We look with the greatest anxiety for further intelligence from Washington, the focus of interest now. From our latest accounts, there is nothing there to encourage the toellef that any arrangement can be made to save the Union. TnomAs & Boos held a elllo Of Steele, &0., to. morrow, at the Exchange STOOKS AND REAL ESTATE, 223 January.—This aale will comprise a very valuable property, about ftftynine acres, opposite Air. Stuart's, (late Ca leb Cope's,) Bristol turnpike; also, city property, peremptory sales by order of Orphans' Court, &e. Bee advertisements both sales. Pamphlet cata logues on Saturday. THE PRESS.-PHILADELPHIA., MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1861. LATEST NEWS By Telegraph to The Press. FROM WASHINGTON. Special Despatches to " The Press." WARnINGTON, 3 / I DUary 13. befente of the Capital. Lint 40110 rd SCOTT Is Still engaged in making preparations to guard against e.ny possible broad of the peace in Washington consequent on the pre sont political agitation. Effective military forces aro to bo posted in various parts of the oily, It is not probable, however, that any but the regular troops and militia will be employed for this pur pose. Tho Light Artiltory, Company A, Second regi, ment, Capt. Parry, arrived hero thin morning, and are quartered at the Arrenal. Two other compa nies from Fort 'McHenry are noW stationed at Fart Washington. OCcUpation of Bic Public Buildings at In the House of Representatives yesterday, No. CLARK, of Missouri, who will ho recollected as the same that started the excitement at the beginning of tho present Congress in regard to the Helier B ook, made a furious assault upon the Government, on account of the ocenpation, by the orders of Lieut. General SCOTT, of the public property in 3t. Louis. TIM population Of St. Louis is warmly at tached to the American Haan. there areoo,)o . o people in that Dm, and flourishing city, and of this number It is euppesed that not 500 sympathize with the Heeestionists. What, then, induced 'General &Orr to threat the occupation of the Sub•Troasury, the Post Office, the Custom-Mouse, &o ? I em enabled to answer this question, by informing you that hie notion was prompted by intelligence received that a bill had been run through ono of the branches of the Legislature of Missouri, at Jefferson City, taking away from the mayor and sheriff of Bt. Louis the power to resist any mob that might rise. Ilia coup d'itat was well taken, and however Mr. CLAIIIC and others of his school may object, the friends of the Union will applaud the old soldier as they have applauded him from the beginning. The Feeling an Tennessee. OCCASIONAL A Northern gentleman direot from Tennessee, who intended to take up his residence in Memphis, but has since abandoned the idea on accent of the fanaticism of the firo•oators in that quarter, in forms me that on his way through the eastern por tion of the State, he travelled by the light of the burning effigies of Senator JohNitiost. And yet, notwithstanding theta cohiptiments of the conspi rators to that distinguished and courageous states man, he believes tha people of Tennessee will, in the end, heartily sustain him. The Investigating Committee and the After diligent inquiry I have been enabled to glean the following facts in relation to the Invest!• gating committee on the stolen bonds, although the chairman has been moat reserved when called upon to divulge. It appears that the commit tee was in session from Monday until Friday, at the St. Nicholas Hotel, New York, where they wont to trace the missing bonds, and exam ined some twenty witnesses. Some of the most important witnesses were missing, but I am . in formed that the report of the committee will be startling and unanimous in its array of facts. The only point about which the committee is divided is one for the courts to decide, whether an innocent holder of the Missing bonds shell toss his money because the bonds were feloniously abstracted Ono part of the committee take ground that the bonds having been transferred to third parties, these parties should not be damaged by the feet that they *ote stolen ; the other alleging that the theft being established, enabled the Government to seise upon the bonds wherever they coald be found Present to Commodore Paulding. Commodore PADLDING ; one of our moat efficient and braveat naval officers, has resolved a imbibe vote of thanks, a sword of honor, and twonty cabal 'arias of the national lands from the Itepablic of Nicaragua, as tokens of the high regard felt for him personally, and In aoknowlcdgmont of the important service ho has rendered tnat country by his noble conduot in capturing WALXISR at Punta de Castilla and San Juan del Norte, on the Bth day of Hecomber, 1857. The insoription on the sword is: "La Republica de Nicaragua al Comodoro H. PAULDING. Speech of Judge Holman. Judge llomtart, of Indiana, will speak, on Tues day, in the House, on the enforcement of the lawn He is a gentleman of fine abilities and of an ele voted patriotio mind• Senator Seward's Speech. Mr. SEWARD'S speech was in print before it was delivered. It Is stated that it was not his inten tion to spank before the end of next week ; but the terrible program of revolution in the Southern States, the seizing of forts and other Federal pro perty in Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and Flo rida, hogs brought him out sooner than he wished himself. The bisunionista do not like his speeoh, as it will naturally injure them in the South. Mr. littrtrun, especially, who bad mode an undis guised seocssion speech the day before, 1101038 to have been overthrovin with hie arguments entirely. Union-loving men praise Mr. SEWARD'S efforts, expressing a hope that he will yet assent to the adoption of the Crittenden reeolutions. Some ra dical Republicans denounce it in vehement terms. Very touching indeed were the remarks of Mr. SEWARD in regard to the venerable Secretary of the Senate, Mount - Dinkins, Esq., who bee for more than fifty years officiated in the Senate °bom ber, and been acquainted with the members of the Senate since the commencement. of the last war. The old man, who has seen his country in its glory, and listened to the eloquent words as they fell, in praise of the Union, from the lips of those patriots whose loss we now so sincerely and mourn fully regret, and whose ears aro unnoonstomcd to the harsh mond of treason end disunion, has several times boon so much affected, when those Southern Dlsunionies have attacked oar Union, that he hoe been unable to atop his team. Even JEFFERSON DAVIS alluded, though in more indi rect terms, to him. Dit your tears flow, old man; pity those who are younger than you. Another Messenger from Major An. Another messenger from Major ANDERSON 10 on his way to Washington. Nothing is known as yet about the notion of the Cabinet in regard to Lieutenant Tetnere's mission. General SCOTT, knowing that the Departments are full of traitors, who inform the Beriedors of every movement of the Government, has made such arrangements that the military measures against South Carolina will remain a goriest secret. Tho American Rag has been Insulted ; oven vessels coining from Eu• rope, and not knowing anything about the now " Republio of South Carolina," have been pro• vented from entering the harbor because the attire and stripes floated on their mast-beade. Tbe Go vernment is bound to protect our flag. IYeantsoxon, Jan. 12.—The Hon. Mr. Dix will not enter upon the duties of his post, as Secretary of the Treasury, until next week, having previous. ly to arrange some business in New York. Die rumored that Bon. Bedford Brown, of North Carolina, has been offered the Secretaryship of War. Thera was a Oabinet meeting last night, which waa continued up to a late hour. The subject un der consideration was the despatches brought by Lieut. Talbot, from Major Anderson. There is no reason to believe that anything further will bo yielded to Booth Carolina. It is believed that the bill Introduced In the Le gislature oflissouri, prohibiting the mayor or sheriff of St. Louis from using the military force to suppress riot, looked to the saltine of the publie property, and henoo the United States troops were ordered thither for its proteotion. As a general debate will take plane on tho army bill in the House, a large number of members are preparing themselves accordingly. It will, of course, involve the present agitating questions. . The reports that the public buildings are being strongly guarded are highly tanggerated. The navy bill, which passed the House yester- day, appropriates nearly eleven millions. It is of the usual character, and no new principle It moor. porated in it. All the navy yards are provided for, but at reduced rates. The Rail for W. H. Russell. WAHDINGTON, Jan. 13.—The following is the correct statement of tho amounts qualified to by the gentlemen who became security for W. 11. Russell's appearance at court. By residents, $OO,- 000; non-residents, $710,000; by the Missouri and Kansas delegations in Congress, $75,000; Virginia, $00,000; Philadelphia, $50,000; Baltimore, $lOO,- 000 ; New York, $lOO,OOO. The indemnity bonds forwarded by Mr. Russell's friends in the West amount to $1,000,000, making a total of $2,- 035,000. The inaugaratron of Gov. Curtin. MILITARY ARO WIDE AWARE PARADE. HARRISBURG, Tan. 12.—The military and Wide- Awakes have made arrangements for a grand military and civic procession on " inauguration day"—the Wide-Awakes to parade in the morning and the military in the evening. Delegations of Wide-Awakes from ail eectlom of the State are expected. They will bring equip ments. [Signed] WM, D. MOORE. The Steamship America at Boston. BOSTON, Jan. 13.—The steamship Anzerzca, from Liverpool via Halifax, arrived here this afternoon. There is much ice in the harbor. The thermo meter this morning was at 8 below zero, and in the suburbs stood at 15 below. The New Secretary of the Treasury Waskrvaroa, Jan. 12.—The Hon. John A. Dix, of New York, wee yesterday nominated and con firmed by the Senate to be Secretary of the Troa sury of the United States, in the place of Philip F Thomas, resigned. LOCK ILSVDN, Jan. I2.—Thirtythreo guns were fired to-day in honor of Major Anderson and the Union. St. Louis Stolen Bonds. tterson. Miscellaneous. Anderson Salute. THE LATEST FROM CHARLESTON. The Stenteer Brooklyn oft Cape tto;; EXCITEMENT SUBSIDING Hopes of an Amicable Settlelnent. Fort Suniptor's Garrison on Short Allo‘vande. ANOTHER FLAG OF TRUCE SENT TO TELE FORT. PSACZFUL NEGOTIATIONS-Rti3ORTED DISAFFSC TION AMONG ANDERSON'Fi MRN. CnAnt.asrow, „Tan. 12 —Mr. dourdin, a member of the state Sovoreignty Convention, wont to fort Bumpter this morning, to have a private interview with Major Anderson. All kinds of rumors prevail as to the cause of tending a flag of truoe by donth Caroline last night. Boma say that a disaffection exists among Ma jor Anderson's men; others, that a surrender la contemplated, and that he will evacuate. Theso are only given as rumors, but yottr reporter has roason to believe on gootl aathafity, *blob orbdits the opinion that negotiation§ with Washington are now going on for a peaceful surronder, and for a cessation di the Warlike attitude hitherto main tained. 011APAISTON, ,S. C , Jan. 12—livening --The steamboat Bice/ name in this evening, with the news that the United States sloop•of war Brook• lye. is off the bar. Thin le certain. She was seen this morning, Mr. Hayno, on the part of South ()sienna, and Lieut. /tall, from Fort Sumpter, have left for Washington, with proposals and instructions. CIatAILLTAITQN, January 13 —The lag, news in re lation to the United States steamer Brooklyn was brought by the steamer Nashville, whieh reported her off Cape Remain. The city was quiet last night The excitement has subsided, owing to the hopoo entertained that the ultimatum of South darolina Bed Major Ander• son, sent to Washington by Mt. "Layne and Lieu- tenant Hall, Will result in peace. Eight workingman emu away from tort Sump ter last night in a boat. tour aro in the oily and four go to New lork in thosteaMor IllariOn. They report that the soldiers havo been put on short al• /04111100 of food. The steamer Genera/ Clench, under a white Sag, in command of Commissary General Hatch, went to Fort Sumpter this morning. The object cf the mission is not known to any one except tho an. thorities. The Secession of Florida. SIGNING OF THE OED MANCE. TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan 11 —the ordinance of Secession was signed today in the eastern portico of the Capitol. An enthusiastic crowd witnessed the event, and as each delegate wrote bis name he wan bailed with their cheers and a salute was fired in his honor. T. Butler King, of Georgia, made a apeaoh. Capture of Fort Barrancos and the Pen• sacola Navy Yard. PENSACOLA, Jan. 13 —Port Barrannoa and the Navy Yard were yesteratty taken possession of by the Alabama and Florida troops Tennessee. SECESSION TO EIS BEITErtnEb TO TIIE PEOPLE—A CONVENTION PROVIDED POE, NAB/11%11,1A Jan. 12.-lite Rouse to-day unani mously passed a bill calling a State Convention to be held on the 18th of Fbbruary, the delegates to be elected on the oth of Febntary. If the Convention resolves to withdraw from the Union, then their notion is to be submitted to the people for ratification or rejection. The same bill passed second reading in the Senate, and will undoubtedly pass third rending on Monday. The Virginia Legislature. nicilatorta, Va , Jan. l2.—The Muse of Assem bly to-day passed the Senate Convention bill, with arattflettooots, to refer its cation relative to teeession back to the people for their ratification or rejec tion. The bill also requires that a vote shell be taken at the time of the election to determine whether the action of the Convention shall be sub• mitted to the pooplo or not. The election will be hold on the 4th of February, and the Convention will meet on the 18th. The Senate hes not yet noted on the amendments. There was an inotenteti excitement at the Cap tot today. The Virginia Convention. Itrenitorm, Jan. 11--Tbe Senate Mat night passed the Rouse Convention bill, with an emend• mont fixing the 13th of February for the meeting of tho Convention. The MisSissippi Convention. JACKSON, Jan. 12.—The Convention today was occupied with the appointment of commissioners to Virginia, and in diSCUEMOR the regulations of the post of loom. The speech of tho coremieelones from Alabama was postponed. JACKSON, Miss , Jan. 12.—The commissioners from Alabama will address the Convention to-day. The Convention will probably remain in EOBBlOll for two woelte. Nothing of importlinee has been done since the passage of the Becession Ordinanoo. Secession liejoicings at Mobile, Ala. Ala , Jan. 12.—Tbe accession of tho Stale was celebrated last night, by the firing of a salute of ono hundred guns, the illumination of the prominent buildings, and a parade of the military. One hundred thousand dollars have been sub earthed for the deform of While. Secession Salutes at Jackson, Miss JACKSON, Miss., Tan 12 —A salute of fifteen guns was fired hero last night, on the reception of the NOW& that Florida and Alabama had seceded. An artillery force woo ordered to Vicksburg by tho Governor, eaily this morning, to hail and question passing boats. Kansas. MESSAGE PROM THE ACTING GOVERNOR-PROPOSED ° SECESSION" OF KANSAS LEAVZNWORTII, Jan. 12.—The message of Acting Governor Beebe to the Territorial Legislature is mainly devoted to local affairs. The financial con dition of the Territory is discouraging, owing in part to the disastrous effect of the drought. The total number of acres subject to taxation aro 3,900,000 ; total number of town lots 195,328, which are valued at $5,8.10.000; total amount of the taxable property of the Torritory, $22,000,000; total amount of taxes levied in 18.59 and 'OO, $Bl,- 000. About $23,000 levied prior to 1859 remains unpaid. Ile recommends township, county, and munieipt organization for the mineral regions of western Kansas. In relation to the late disturb &noes in Linn and Bourbon counties, he urges that steps be taken for the enforcement of the laws and vindication of the Government, Ile recommends an expression of gratitude by the Legislature to the charitable who have given relief to the suffer ing from the drought. lie urges the repeal of the act of the last session prohibiting slavery, on the ground of its unconstitutionality. In regard to national affairs, ho thinks the present dlatraoted state of the country is owing to the aggressive policy of the Republicans, and urges mutilation for the Union. But if a dissolu tion takes place he trusts that Kansas will decline identification with either branch of the Union, but establish a separate and independent Government. Arrival of Troops at Baltimore. Bmaritone, Jan. 13 —The troops from Fort Leavenworth arrived bore last night. They con• slat of company 11, Second Artillery, Colonel Brooks commanding, 67 men; company A, Light Artillery, Captain Barry commanding, 88 men; company J, Light Artillery, Lieutenant James B. Fig, 84 men—total, 238 men and 121 horses. Company B, together with the marines who came from Washington early last week, to guard Port McHenry, proceeded to 'Washington by a special train. The other two companies proceed to garrison Fort McHenry, where a large number of persona were attracted to-day to view the troops. Attire preparations are making by the Govern- ment at Annapolis. Cannon from the United States frigate Constitution, lying, there, are being placed on board the practice-ship Preble, and the revenue-cutter on the station has been placed under strict naval discipline Nothing Is allowed to approach her without being hailed by the sentries. The Star of the West IRE TROOPS LANDED AT GOVERNOR'S ISLAND Ilsw YORK, Jan. 13.--The steamer Star of the West got up steam this morning, and proceeding to Governor's Island, landed there the troops that took part in the Into expedition for Fort Sumpter. Speech from Mr. Floyd at Richmond. RICIIMOND, Jan 12.—At the banquet last night, Mr. Floyd in his speak related a conversation with the President, showing a brenob of faith on the part of the latter as leading to his resignation. Ile counselled resistance to Federal coercion. beoesslon speeches were also delivered by Lieut. General Montague, Attorney General TuChar, Jen. A Seddon, and others. The temporising policy of the State Legislature was severely commented on. Great enthusiasm was manifested. Nebraska. Ossassa, H. T., Jan. 12.—Both Houses of the Ter. Mortal Legislature adjourned sine die at 8 o'olook last evening. Bat little general legislation bus boon passed during the session An effort to pass o limitation law in effect repu. dialing all debts of two years standing, failed. The bins Incorporati❑g the Missouri and West ern and Paoifie Telegraph Companies, passed both Homes and received the sanction of the Governor. The weather is warm and the 811059 molting rapidly. Death of Bishop Cobb. MONTGOMERY, Ala Jinn. 11 —Bishop Cobb, the agod and eminent Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Alabama, died yesterday, at Now Orleans Cold Weather. SCRANTON, Jan. 13.—At 7 o'olook this morning the mercury stood at 8 dogroos below zero A man supposed to hero been intoxioated was found frozen to death. A minor was killed in tlio mines yesterday by aooldent. 30TH CONGRESS-SECOND SESSION. WAVIINGTON, Jan. {2 BENATF. After grayer, Mr. CAMERON asked wholher a rote 000l'd be taken on a question to allow Timone to the , . floor of the Senate. .... . . • Mr TOOBS, of Chorale, made en objection to a vote. The PIMIDIDENT decided that the rule might, he dispenerd with be unanimous consent. There heing no (+Wootton. the Diplomat.° corps were accommodated with seats At least a thousand Indies. and more then that number of gentlemen, occupied the galleries. Which were so crowded that no more could enter. A motion to fill a vacancy in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institute wee laid aside. B:Mr. BIGLER, of Pennsylvania, presented memorials from citizens of vhiladelphin, and the town of York. Pa., asking, the adoption of the meaeures provided in Crittenden ' ° proposition. r. t'UGH, Onto, presented a petition asking I'm the postponement of th e' Pone Itealrond bill. Laid on the pin. • dr. HUNTEIi, of Virginia, reported Nick the Roils° bill to supply the defieteneiee, wan amendments strik ing out the appropriation of DCO,OOO in the clause +or the euppression of the slave trade, and inserting 8600,- 090 tastraa. A 150 amending the appropriation for oompanmtion and mileage of Senators to 613,009, and for inmeella neons expenses @LOCO Mr. DUOLITTLE, of Wirconsin, presented a resolu tion authoriains ('ommodoro H iram Prodding to tempt certain marks of ditvischon from the Mooradian Go vernment hems a publio vote of thanks. a warmth gro Mr. W./rifts, of California, moved that the Sonata proceed to the opootal order, the consideration of the President's message. Agreed to. Mr. kJ/ took the floor at 1298, and proceeded to the delivery of his speech. (A full report of or tioNtrattl's speelh will be fotind on our first on tile coconouthoe of Mr. Seivard's speech the, &mato alb on rned, 11'0118'4 Or REI;Iti;SENTATIVEB Mr. QLAMC, of Tilissou'ri, said that ertUr reading,the telegraphic account that the post office, tub-treasury custom-house had been tai en poisesalon orobythe United :Rates troops, by order of Gen. Poott. theired to eapirs'n. lor fear the amount might lead people tat presume that these offices were heated in the same building. As to what condition of things ar BA Louis could Justify such an not. he Anew not. The people there, L o gr. have been quiet and loyal to the Union. The elstere of /5 1 / 8 80 1 / 1 1 to now erasion. and wdt O^I . I3I(SIST what measures may be necessary for the perpetuation of the 'Union. elle makes no three's. while she is determined to take such stops as her honor and mint/ require, and this she well do in her owtiesay end in her own time. Mr. FENTI.L . 4 of New York, and others on the Re publican side. objeoted to forth, remarks. Mr. CLARK asked leave to offer a resolution ceiling on the veoretary of War to commumeate whether the post otEes. rub treasury, and custom house, situated to Rt. Louts, halve been taken possession of by United Staten troops; fee, by whom orders, and whether there has been any attempt by the St.. te or municipal autho rities to improperly interiere with the said buildings. or whether the public property woe threatened. Ito said he did not believe the report Re was again called to or,ler from the Ropublinan Bide, i;l;jection wan mado to the rocopt:,on dt thEI renola Mr, CLARK coked whether he could nuive a sus- Pension of the rides. The !SPEAKER replied, that could be done only on A1013(1 , 31. CL ARK bopod a majority of the Rouse would not continue to object to the resolution, and counte nance a military despotism. . The SP SAXER said that, nlijection lis'ong been niade, the resolution could not bo House a SPYAK KR laid before the House a letter airned by the Mississippi delegation. stating that they had m eowed official information that the smte has plumed an ordinance, through a Conventicle representing the so vereigntr of the people, by which the time has with drawn from the Federal Government nll the powers heretofore delegated to it. and that they thought it to bo their duty to lay the fact helms the House. and withdraw themselves from the further deliberations of that body. While they regret the necessity, for this action nt their state, they anprobate it. and will return to her bosom to share her fortunes through all phases Mr. JONES, of Georßia, moved that the names of the youth Carolina and Mississippi it embers be stricken from the roll, and shall not hereafter be called by the Clerk. - - Idr. ELY. of New York, objected, Mr. PET PIT. of Indiana, demanded the yeas and Pars on the motion Mr. BUSNETT. of Kentucky, submitted, that as these gentlemen have withdrawn, it certainty cannot be assumed that they are now members of the Home, hlr. SPINNER, of New York. Do you oonaider that they have resigned their seats? Mr BORN I,,TT. I co. and not only this. but that they are out of the Union by the action of their repric.- tire states. Mr. BIAGI - JAM, or oh io. The rereargeof the gentle man from Kentucky are out of order. The SPEAKER ruled that the motion being objected to. it could net be considered. The House went tato Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, on the navy appropriation bill, Mr. COLFAX, of Indiana, in the chilli.. Mr. Hu RN E I T. of Kentuoity. wished to know whe Cher it would be in order for him to make a apeech showing that these appropriations should not he made. He believed from the present movement of the army and navy that they were to bo used against a portion of the buttes rehen ly in the Confederney. Mr. hH ERMAN. of Ohio, 'said such remarks would not be germane to the bill. The CHAIR decided against general debate, and vita sustained by the House. Mr. Pia OR, of Virginia, moved to strike out the at prepriation of en 43$ GOO for the pay of t he officers one men of the navy. Sir. said Mr. Pryor. so long es the envy was engaged in the laudable and beneficent enterprise of promoting the interests of the country enlarging the hounds of dineovery, and sustaining the honor of our flag against foreign attacks, I Should have accented it a generous support. But now sir, since it is to ue employed for the humiliating purpose of subju gating eoothern Rates, and imposing the yoke of a mi litary despotism upon the people, who are guilty of no crime beyond that of presenting a gallant dormice against oppression, J would Rink it in the deepest abyss of the ocean before I weld.' grant it one farthing. Ae the bulwark of national defence, it invokes a nation's regard ,• the dread instrument of-death and denotation in fratricidal strife, it de setves a nation's exeoratton. Sir. , o my mind, the most distressing portent of these most unhappy times is the envious and ebsolute prevalence of military temper in the conneils of the notion. What do we see ? An imbooile Executive, under the complete egoendeney of an ambitious and enterprising soldier ; and the country, in the moat critical period of her history, ruled by the Mayor of tne Palos; the experience and good sense of the Administration no longer appealed to in the nota tion of Its political difficulties, but the sword east into the balance of meti nal conflict Instead of measures of conciliation to a ma content people, the Government despatches men and munitions of war to control and subject them to an abject obedience to an obnoxious Government' Though no foreign foot treads the soil of America with hostile purpose, troops aro distributed and concentrated RS hoed thenment invasion. Mr. SHERMAN gentleman would con fine his remarks to the nests of the bill before the House. Mr. PRYOR. If the gentleman would not betray so much Impatience. he (Mr. Pryor) would conclude at once. He would confine himself rigidly to the die cuesion of the matter before the Rouse f was mile to, say that. althoui.h no foreign foot treads the soil of America with hostile purpose, yet Woes are dis tributed and concentrated as if to resist tin immi nent forelen invasion. 'Forts aro garrisoned with the avowed intention of subjugating and overawing Sove reign btates. Even in tine D strict menace of merce naries are accumulating to inaugurate a President's &cation in bleed The rowthdean 019 1 0 of an tique liberty forbade the presence of a .Commissioner boilers! within the wells of Rome, but it was for this eountry alone, with all its maxims of republican liberty. to banish those. principles from the councils of a moat detestable anti wicked Administration. [lronical laughter from the Republican benches I Confining my sell within the limits of debate, before I conclude I most on th is secasion avail myself of the opoortuattr to give warning to the peo to of Virginia. that the Go vernment is making every warlike preparation to sub ject them to tile tyranny of Federal oppression by means of compulsion nod (mos. I would implore them, by every consideration of safety and honor, to prepare for the contest that is rapidly approaching. For myna:, I will discharge my duties here by opposing every att- ProPriation for an army and navy to lie employed in this moat nefarious and tyrannous warfare. Mr. CI, ...MEN 3, of Virginia, ram it would be unjust to himself and the people of Virginia to permit the in flammatory remarks of his collo 'cue to pass without it reply. Rending. as he did, on terms of equality with him. he appealed to him to know— Mrl OAtlNi'T I% of Virginia, hastily rising. called on I the Chair to enforce the ru:ea of order on the member from Vtrginta._ . . Mr. MoKAIGHT, of Pennsylvania. Let's have fair P Mr. GARNETT. We Will not receive a nd from the Moot uopublican Rouse. [Much aemmtioni Mr. PR YoR. If the Home will accord the (marten) , to my colleague to spook, and to me to reply, I will be content, Mr. GARNKTP. I'll agree to withdraw my objection oVhat condition. A Voice. Let that be the understanding r. Bat IthIAN would not make any such agree ment, Mr. PRYOR appealed to Mr. Garnett to withdraw his obictd.tioek INDMAN. of Askant's., insisted on the objee tion, If Mr Prior was permitted to respond he would not insist on lea point of order. Mr. HILL. of Georgia, ob,eoted to one such under staeding. He was acitunted by 'uniting but kind feel- Inge. His purpose was to intorno/le against inflam matory debate. There were mon on the other side willing, to neeept the gate. Be stood up for the con ger veto:a. and against extremes everyvrhere. [Blight a- T Delause The question nets then token on Mr. Pryor'e amend ment, whteh woe rejected. Mr. BRANCH. of North Carolina, suggested that the Mouse adjourn. there being no quorum, es the members had been attracted to the Bente. Mr. GARNEI T said, he had between two and three thousand amendments to offer. ibaughtar.l The roll of the House was celled in order to procure a flaOrtint. Mr. Garnett and Mr. Hindman having ineffectually sought to amend. mr. GARNETT said. before the motion was put. he would state franker what hie object woe in opposing the bill, He would oonfine himself briefly, within the limits of legitimate debate. Mr. ell whtfilAhl. To five minutes debate ? Mr. GARNerr. I will conclude within that time. I have believed, sir, that it woo one of the oldest privi loges of any parhaaitintary body, espeoiall a popular body. according to all traditions of the mot her country. as well as of this, to out off supplies When the Govern. meat became obnor ions to the people they represented. Up to this we have allowed all the appropriation bills to pace without debate. and without dorms= the questions whieh have so important an influence on the future of the country The chairman himself meet know, that never in his experience had the - propriatiOn bole or the country passed with so little oh. !function, and so little comment, and with so little fac tious opposition. We have now come to the military and navy appropriation bills. The Minor k,,,,, everybody knows, teat the present Adminietratir II pro poses to use the army and navy for the el:apogee of cavil war as we call it—ot enforcing the laws, ea they call it. Wo know that they are destined to out against certain Btatee. Now. teen, under these circum stances. I would submit to gentlemen opposite whether it is not perfectly in order for us to debate this ques tion, and for us to refuse to appropriate money to sustain an army and navy to be used for aeon purposes. It would be perfectly in order for us to Introduce a con cluding clause. providing Oat the money herein appro. priated /Mould not be expended is sustaming en army and navy to ne employed for certain purposes. That Would be an open question, and open to debate. We are now in the middle of the melon. and certainly et this time it could not be considered an unroll eonable privilege. on the part of the minority, to ask to be permitted to express our sentiments even the conatitutionality of appropriating money for an army and navy to be so employed. I conrend that the Government in feat broom ng converted into a mili tary despotism. and the army and navy are about bring employed in a manner unauthorized by the Cons.itu ton Surely it must be consistent with the principles of gentlemen on the other side for us to rake this muses. entortit that it is but, fair and Just that we should be bermated, to show this in fair debate. If the gentleman from Ohio I Mr. Sherman) even now says that he will allow us to debatesthe army appropriation bill, I will withdraw all present opposition. It must be obvious to all that. though we tins a minority on this side, we atilt have the power to delay the passage of the bill. It woe a more question of physical endurance between the majority end the mino, Hy. and we can worry you aa much as you can worry no, and thus we may become en gaged in a protrao , ed and tteeleea contest of personal endurances. I therefore submit whether it would not be wise to allow debate on the bill now, Mr. BHERMAN, Agaol 1 repeat, that I have no tie. airs to limit debate. When the first appropriation bill of the session was called on I proposed that it should be debated at length, but a majority of the Rouse. corn • Posed of both eides, declared that it should bs made a special order. There was no disposition on his part to out off debate at any time, anti it the House desired to debate the bill they /mule do so. Rut, ao 1 sato before, a majority m both sides decided that it neat bettor to postpone general debate on the condition of the nou n try to another time. or when the Committee of Thirty three had brought up their report. or when the force bill, as it was called came up for ooneideration. 'I lieeo appropriation bills contain no new item—they were the mere appropriations which would be necessary if no Store had encoded, or If there was no disturbance or difficulty whatever in the oruntry. Therefore, It ap pears to me that all this is a factious opposition to the rules of the Itouee. 1 again repeat 'het after Mese army and navy bills are paased. the gentleman from V trednia (Mr. Garnett/ and his political friends can in dulge in the widest latitude of debate. Indeed, if the Heine should ace fit to allow debate upon the next ar, Proriation bill—the army bill—which would come up onMonday, he would hove no objection to offer, nor will I move to make it a special order unless a large majority desires it. Under these circumstances, hope the gentleman will withdraw Iva oneettlell to the bill. Mr. GARNETT, If the gentleman from Ohio pledges himself on behalf of hisparty—and I know lie eon do so—that debate will be allowed on the army tenon Mon day next. I will withdraw my present opposition. Several Republican Members. No, no. Mr. BHERMAN. 1 cannot do that; but Ipromise that the ot,,, eliaraoter, upon which general hnd, objection, will make no to all fair dnteoxt Con bad b of a " latitude of disoussion. Gentlemen on the other side will find that we on this side will meet all etleetions fairly and frankly. We know our duty, and intend to perform it, Weather in debate lire or elsewhere, we shall perform the duty imposed upon us by the peop'e of the lLated Mates. 'I here is ample time before us for d e bating all the important questions now before tho do untry,ontrgentlemen will have every opportunity of expressing their political opinions. At all events, they should experience no hindrance at his hands. I have no disposition to prevent debate on this or any other issue which may be presented by our sworn duty, whether here or elsewhere. Let these bills p- se, and they would have debate to their hearts' content Mr. HINDMAN. l have no favors to ask, either in the shops of debate, or any other shape, here or—to use the gentleman's own phrase—elsewhere. Mr Sill• n hIAN. t. h. very well; there is no need of undue excitement about tun matter. Mr. HINDMAN did not feel i' the elightest degree excited, nor was it in the gentleman's - ewer to create one excitement on his timid. [Laughter.] Mr. GS RN ETT. It was not the ordinary course to Prevent debate on the appropriation bills. Now he would submit to the gentleman from Ohio that, sup young that he (Mr. Sherman) thought that the army and nave wore to be used for an unconstitutional pur pogo, would it not be a fair motive to refuse the appro priation? Did not he (Mr. Merman) 'unman, six yews ago, do the same thing, when ho thought that the troops sent, to Nanette were WAY Ulloollltltutionally employed? and if it eras aroper,tor turn then, Wag it not equally ' , roper for the% now P been • AIr.BIIBRAIAN was glad , tmit this mailer had referred to. •fha supposed that the army was to be need for au unconstitutional minmse, he wouldooppose any appropriations for it .anclate had formerly done so. lint at the sainctinie he would observe allthe rules of ordpr wblob ought to govern the notion of mernabere on that floor. tie had ,on the moisten referred io. refused to vote cumber:ler the armyy, because he then believed that it would be employed in en unoonstantional way. Mfer a farther ager, rs BICKI, hti said: It is entirely mst and conforma ble to preeedent in all parliamentary &Igor! that debate should be allowed Upon the great questions of the day. while the House 14 considering the stiprop_riatiOn bine. In this I eonour with the gentleman from Virginia. (Mr. Garnett.) But I dissent from his declaration, that the President is using or mean; to nee the army and navy for an unoonatitutionnt purpose. The Preen:lent nee anion - nit declared, to th e world that, he dries not ,POraPtl the power to 00nrpo a State into submission. end that CORCSOVI hen no such power, I insist that he has gone Ai) ant Inc insistent with thesejleolarations nor is it right to Ragtime that he will. The measures 'taken and to be taken to preserve and defend the forts and arse nals are only the performance of a duty imposed upon the 1' amities by the Constitution, and the lawn. It a as much the duty of the President to defend FAA Sumpter against all trespasssrs as it would be to envoy all the resources at hie command to defend this Capitol. where we are deliberating assiduously and earnestly Roo endeavoring to adjust the unhappy differences be tween the North and the Booth. Mr. A CANTON, of Ohio, said ho had always claimed that the minority should have an opportunity in , debate If the gentleman ray that, after reasonable time allowed for that purpose, there shall be no factious opposition, lie would have no objection. Mr. alt A e ale N was willing. after consultation wit h his friends, to ray for himself, that he would submit a motion to make the army,ltill esemal order, until after three dish' ,dehate, running, into bight ses sions, every gentleman would have an Opportenar to areas his views. ins arrangement, undsritanding, teemedgene ra ly satisfactory., The nay Yapriropriatien Valves then Adjourned. iTiMSYL*ANiA L'EdldATllni: HARRISBURG - , Jan. 12.1881 DM= Tne Senate isnot in 89381011 to-day, having', last oven ng, adjourned till Monday. • ROUSE, Mr PEIRCE. moved to reconsider the vote no the final parsise of the bill anOroDrintins $2 00 for the fur nishing of the EXecutole inaction. 'I he motion was agreed to. and, the Roue going into te Com mi ttee of the Whole for the purp ose, Mr. PEIRCE moved Mat The State reasurer be an thonzed to appropriate 83,000, to be expended in fur nishing the 1, xecutive mansion. The amendment was agreed to, and the bill being re ported to the .outio. pissed finally Mr ELIAOT r offered a resolution euthorizinc the Governor to tender the m [Nary force of the State to the President of the United Btates, to aid in the enforcement of the laws and that the appropriate committee be, and they are hereby. instructed ,td report a bit making snob appropriations ,pa may be deemed neoesilary ter tne annals . of atom and mu nitionh, I he resolution line over. . rtOlt DON °Rotel the following• , Resolved. That we affirm the doctrthes of the Chicotrci platfortil as expresstne the erntirnents of a tarts titai jou tv of the flyople or Pennsylvania And let we have nomean to ignore It. We do not believat at anything In our political condition deniands conceesions on our Bart. BUTLfi ft, of Carbon, moved tia amend ale roe°. lotion by inserting after personal." ,tlie words, That we, the Republican party, a ffi rm.' dm, which was not agreed to. . • • Mr. L e ISP:A RING moved to amend so as to mare the retto talon read, " That we. the People's party affirm," ko. The yeas and nays were called on the motion, and it was not agreed to. The question then recurring on the original resolu tion, it was agreed to—yeas 60, nays 26—as follows: ' ?ass—Menem Abbot, .Acker. Alexander. Anderson, ATIDVInne. Bad. Barneley, Bartholomew,Bisel. Rix- Mr. Blanchard, Blies, Bressler Brewster,Burne. But- ler (Crawford). Clark. Colons, Craig.Douglate, • Elliott. Frazier, Gibboeey. Goehring. Gordon. Graham Homier, Murray, Hayes, Robes Huhn. Irvin, X- oh. Lowther. Molonigal, Marshall. Seirce,Reiley. Robin son. Roller. Carmine. Eltrang. Taylor, Teeny. Walker, White, Williams, Wilson. Mattis (Speaker —CO Nays—Messrs. Boyer, Brodhead, Butler. (Carbon,) Byrne. Cope. Devine, Dismant, Donley. Duffield, Gas kill, Reek, Hill, Kline, LeisenTing,Lichtenwallner,_sl.9- Donough, Manifold. Morrison. Myers. Osterhout, Ran dall, Reiff, litioada Smith ( Berke.) Smite, (Philadel phia.) latonehaok-26; all Democrats. Messrs. Caldwell. Dunlap. and 1. ilenberger, (three) Democrats, and Messrs. Ashton, Austin. Blair. Duncan. Hillman. Hood. Laterenoe. Moore, Mullin, Over, Pat terson. Preston, Pugh°, Ridgway, Rohrook , Seltzer, Sheppard. dtehman. eller, Thomas, and Wilder, (twentv-one lßesublicang Oct votrig. Mr. BOY ER. of Berko, °tiered a rrsolUtion for the appoint cent of a sweet committee of five to report a bill for the repeal of the shunt and fourth motions of the sot of 1847, which prohibits the officers of the State front raking jurisdiction in Oneglnt ingitiVes from labor. un der nine aot of Congress ; and. a ed. for tbe repeal of the ninety-fifth and ninety-grim sections of the penal bode. Atter some debate the resolution 'Rae pdstnoned— yeas 49, naps 26 A My. RM.T BONG offered the folleiVing which Was read Arscitied, Thar the Terrilories of th& United Stated, Previous to their recognition mi btatss..ere under, the exclusive control of Congress, which he the pent to make all needfni rules respeoting them • that whilst we do not recognize the doctrine that the Constitution of the United atetes armies slavery into the Territories, we are in favor of an adjustment of the whale question of slavery in the Territories in such manner as shall settle it forever) and to this ena we recommend that a lino, tot further north th-n the Missouri Com pronue, line, be established and sanctioned by amend ment to toe Constitution, where or, In all Ter ritories north of snail line, slavery shall be forever prohibited; and south of which neither Congress nor the Territorial Legislature shall have power to prohi bit it. and the Territorial Legislature *hail have excdu sive power to regulate and control it in like manner as I a Mate might do, exoept only, its prohibition. And tin 1401,4 of an• Territory containing imMotent population for one member of Congress, in an area of sixty thou sand square 111110 A. shall have the right, preparatory to their admission to the Union. to adopt a Constitution. either admitting or prohibiting slavery. and she 1, on their application to Congress'. be admitted with or with out slavery. as such Constitution mar determine. Mr. F (LAZIER. of Fayette offered a resolution. re tarring all resolutions on the state of the Union to the Committee on the Judimary, Mr. RAN DAL L, moved to amend by adding "and that the committee be instructed to report as soon as practicable " The amendment was agreed to, and the resolution was then rejeoted. Mr. ACKER moved that the joint resolutions from the Bennie ( Mr. hmith'si, fur the maintenance of the 1.) ni en, be made the special order for Monday afternoon, 'whip)] was agreed to. Mr. ELLIOTT. of 'rings, submitted a regolntion that the Committee on AI i Warr Affairs be instructed to in quire into the military resources of the State, which was not agreed to. The committees were called for recant, but none I were presented. Mr. BILL read in place a supplement to the not rela tive to landloide anu tenants, which proposes to allow one justice, instead of two, to serve write of ejeot ment. hlr. LEIS EDIRING read in place an tent to incorpo rate the Poladelphia Skating Club and Humane So ciety. The oorporatora are Franklin Peale, James Page. Cenral B. Andrew., James outlander. Edward W, Bush neli, Waehing ton L. Carmen. William Van Hook, Alexander E. Harvey, hdwaid D. Yatee,_ William H. Taggart. M. DJohn H. Bruton hl D. Chas. S. Bober, M. D., j ' John R. Kane, M. D., and David W. Sellers. Mr. ABBOTT road in plane a supplement to an cat to moorporate the West Philadelphia r Wenger Railway Company It provides that from and after the praline of this set, the West Philadelphia Passenger Railway Company shall have power and authority to extend their road along Market street, from the present terminus of their road at i bird street, to the Delaware river, to be oonstrue au andtmea in conformity with the prey mons of the act to which this is a supplement. Emotion 2 That at all elections for directors. after the peerage of this sot mob and every share of the stook of said company shall entitle the holder or holders thereof to ono veto. Section 3. That the maid Weat Philadelphia Railway Company shall annually pay unto the treasury of the city of Piffled-Whim. for the use of said °Ay. whenever the dividend declared by said company shall exceed six per cent. per annum on thecapital stook the reot. a tax of six per centum on tech excess over six per centum thus depleted Section 4. That so n wok of the riot incorporating HIM company as mar be altered or supplied by this act or which may be inconsistent herewith. and the ptovisions to the second section of the supplement thereto. be and the same are hereby. repealed. Precided, nothing herein contained shall authorize the change of any part of the route of the said road in the 'twenty fourth ward, as boated by the act Incorporating said company. Mr. Lh.ISSPiRING read, in place, an ant prohibiting exchange brokers and bankers from allowing interest on deposits, as follows: • Section]. Be it enacted. Jeci., That, from and after the passage of this not, It shall not be lawful f, r any in dividual or copartnership licensed as exeltange bro kers, or engaged In the business of banking, to allow or pay interest at any rate par centum on moneys depo sited with them, under a penalty of five hundred dollars for each and every offence, to be recovered as debts are by law recoverable, one-hat for the use of the Com meow° Ith, and the etner half for the coo of the Guar , thane of the Poor in the meaty where suoh °frame shall have been animated. Ain SMI. IL a bill to incorporate the Weaver Skating Club. which, on motion, was taken up and peened. The House then adjourned until Monday, at three o'clock. Markets by Telegraph BALTIMORE, Jan. 12.—Flour Erm ; sales of Howard street 86 60. Wheat steady at .92.580/15 for red. and 81.65 for white. Corn buoyant; new white and 'yellow 63 atiso; old white 700. Provisions—Mess Pork $27.25; Lard )00. Coffee ateaoly at 12).igeigo. Whieity firm at 19.1im 200. atoms. Jan. 11 —Cotton ; sales to day of 4,600 bales at 11Q2i15:10 for middling; sales of the week 27,0C0 balsa. Receipts 28 COO bales, Against 36P5 bales last _rear. Decreased , eoolpla 257 000. Exports 124 000 bales. Stook m port 4i 000 bales. Freights on Cotton to Liverpool . id. Exchange on London 204 per cent. premium; on Pi York per cent. discount. NEW Ontsmas. January 13.-Balem of Cotton to-day 16,001 bales at I 1 ;012M Sugar steady OfareM. Motu sea 22014, Corn 76085. Cotton frail,. kta to Havre 7-16. Llama NATI, January 33.—Flour quiet and IMO& nged ; Wtraky firm at 1355. Hole unchanged; hoiden firm at ee Owe 60, 'whilst paokera pay tito 2006 40, m ear pork $l6O 16 26. Money aotive; Milo on Hew York firm at 3;;'. The Chinetie Treaty of Peace. The treaty of Tien-tsin was ratified and the con vention signed here on the 24th of Oat. by Lord Elgin and Prince Hang. The seine formalities were gone through with Baron Gros on the following day. The indemnity to be paid by the Chinese has been fixed at S 000,000 tads in all. The following is a summary of the oonvention : In article I the Emperor regrets the misunder standing at the Taku forte last year. Art. IT stipulates that a British minister shall reside at Pekin. Art. 111 arranges the paymen t of the indemnity by instalments. Art IV opens the port of Tientsin to trade. Art V removes the interdict on emigration. Art. VI cedes Kowloon to the British crown. Art. VII provides for the immediate operation of the treaty of Tien-tain. Art VIII orders the promulgation of the treaty throughout China Art. IX stipulates the evacuation of Chusan by the British forces. The allied armies are to leave Pekin on the Bth of November It is reported that the First Royals, the Eighty seventh, the Queen's, the Buffs, and the Marines proceed to England. Lord Elgin resides in Pekin. The Emperor is at Zehol, in Tartary, Bowlby, De Norman, and Anderson base been buried with great solemnity. Brabsron was beheaded about the 21st of Sep tember. The Abbh de Lao also met with the same fate. The BUM of £lOO,OOO has been exaoted for the families of the British 053011/ who have been min. dared. A PECULIAR PHASE SOMNAMPULIEM.—A young lady in Indianapolis arose in her sleep the other night, and out (aff her hair as close as it could be cropped by a penitentiary barber. Whets she got up in the morning and looked in the glass Bhp was horrified, and complained that some one bad shorn her bead while she slept. THE crop of figs has been this year very abundant in Turkey, particularly in the whales 1 of Alden, and in the neighborhood of Magnesia. During the season just finished, 34 000 ORMEIN laden with this fruit arldred at Smyrna, and the export trade has consequently boon very active. DREADFUL ACCIDENT IN ITALY —A dreadfm occurrence has just taken place in the Episcopal seminary of Bedouin, (Parma ) A dormitory of the establishment, having been newly whitewashed, was occupied on the 15th by fifteen of the pupils and their prefect ; but, as the walls wore still damp, a stove had been lighted in the room. Whether from mismanagement or bad construction, a quail. tity of carbonic acid gas was evolved from the stove during the night, and the room having but two doors, and not being sufficiently ventilated all VS inmates were found suffocated in their beds on the following morning. THE Nizam of Byderabad has consented to cede to Great Britain all the land on the bank of the Godavery. A five per cent. duty on all cargoes has hitherto been enacted This, with other con cessions, gives England the richest cotton district in India, which, in three years, will be opened up by railway from Bombay to 23agpore. IT is stated that the late Duke of Norfolk has left a ]egaoy of £lO,OOO to the Pope. The hioome of the deceased nobleman was about £BO 000 a year, of which it is said be gave away £3O 000, pritoipally towards tbo eupport of religious institutions coo neoted with the Roman Caihollo Churoh. BY THE MIDNIGHT §tatettiont of Ftiosirs.les Aid gent; OF WH AT TV:ASPIRED BSTIPBEA TIM 111.152HDEN AND Tim SouTII cABOLINA DELEGATION • • I [From tho Charleston Evening Tfewa.Feb.l.l.),.. In compliance With the request of the Omen tion, we hng leave to make the following state ment: On Saturday, the Bth of December, several of the South Carolina delegation, including ourselves, swatted upon the President. At this time there was a growing belief that reinforcements were on the eve of being sent to the forte in Charier harbor. ft. was kaolin flit, • the subj eat was ; • tieently and earnestly discussed in the Cabf 8 It was rumored that Gonerul Cass and M r. Mg t were urgent that reinforcements shell be soot i Upon our being annonrio,esi, the Press antis . 0, was then In Cabinet Connell, come out to na n the ante room. We at ones entered hats a con versation upon the topic which was so closely occupying his thoughts as well as ours. Tho President seemed much disturbed end moved. ]is told ne that he bad had a painful In terview with the wife of Major Anderson, who had come on from New York to see him. She had manifested great anxiety and distress at tli'g situation of her huebend, whom ape ,aeetnet4 tlo consider in momentary danger of as attack. Znot an exalted and lawless mob.. The Pp,allent pro; famed a deck , responsibility resting tsPon him In protnct the lives of Major Anderson and *com mand. We told him that the news that reintorclas manta were on their way to Charleston would be the surpt moans of provoking what nlya, An pr: son. apprehended,, and what he ao stimuli ,debre ewes!. We said, further, that we. did not belief* that MON' Anderson woo in, danger,of tatoh..an attack; that the general sentiment of the State wad against any suoh proceeding. That, prior to the action of the State Convention, then cub , ten days off, we felt aatisded teat there would be no attempt to molest the forts in any way. That, after the Convention met—whilst we could not possibly undertake to say what that body would see ft to do—we yet hoped and believed that nothing would be done until we bad first endea vored, by duly aceredite4 commissioners, to ne gotiate for a peaceful settlement of all matters, in cluding the delivery of the forte, between South Carolina and the Federal Government. At the same time. we again reiterated our solemn belief that any change in the then existing condition of things in Charleston harbor, would, an the excited State of feeling at home, inevitably precipitate a collision. The Mipfestion Made tipdn as w4fl, tat thli President Was Wavering, and bild not deo' ed Whet cobra° he would phraue lie said he *ILO glad to have had this, conversation with us, but would prefer that we should givh him a Aritteit memoranduth of,tne githidaneo,of what we hid said. This we did eh Monday, the lfith. It was in tbgsb voldz, : To nie ExcaLtsxcv JAXlre BI4CLIAZiAN, Paastbstir 00 Ton UNITED ISTAT,Tes; In compliance twosh our statement to you yesterday'. we now expreaa you Our atrong couvietion that nei ther the constituted authorities. nor any bads of the people of The State of youth CPU olina, wW either attach or molest the United Stuns forte in the harbor of ChArlo.ton,pe‘iottsly to the EOllOll of the Convention. and We hope and believe not until an offer has been made through an accredited representutive to negotiate for an minable arrantenaent Edell matters between the St.teo en" the Federal Glovernment. provided that no reinforcements than be sent into 'hone forte, and their relative mil , tarr status shall remain as at oreaent. JOHN MCQUISEnt, WU Puncture. Mmes. t.ohnitab W. W. BoTcz, LAWRENCE hi. 1K VITT. WidiIIINGTON, 9th December, IWO. The President did not like the word "provided," because it looked as if we were binding him, while avowing that we had no authority to commit the Convention Wo told him we did not so under stand it. We were expressing oar convictions and belief, predicated upon the maintenance of a cer tain condition of things, which maintenance was absolutely and entirely at, his power. If ho maiotaitied snob condition, then we believed that collision would be avoided, until the attempt at a peaceable negotiation had felled. If ho did not, then We sold:only assured him that we believed collision most inevitably, and at sneer be precipitated. He seemed satisfied, and said it was not his intention to send reinforcements, Or make any change. We explained to him What we meant by the voila "relative military ,sta ' toe " Ast applied to the forte ; mentioned the differ ents between Major Anderaon's occupying his than position at Fort Moultrie, and throdida itimiaif into Fort Buttipter. ,We ?stated that the latter step would be egitivaleilt to thinferaing the garrison, and Weald, Just ae certainly 11 tni sending of fresh trdops, lead to the result *blab eita bcth desired to avoid. When we arose to go, the President said in sabstanoe, "After all, this is a met. ter of honor among gentlemen. Ido net know that any paper or writing is necessary. We understand each other." One of the delegation, jest before lea ving the room, remarked, "Mr. Prestdent, you have determined to let things remain as they are, and not to send reinforcements ; but, tempo that you were hereafter to change your policy for any rea son, what then? That would put us, who are wil ling to ass oar personal influence to prevent any attack upon the forts before commissioners are sent on to Washington, in rather an embarrassing position." " Then" said the President, "I would first return you this paper." We do not pretend to give the exact words on either Side, but we are so se we give the same of both. The above is a fall and exact account of whet Passed between the President and the delegation. The President, in his letter to our commissioners, tries to give the impression that our " understand ing" er • agreement" was not a "pledge." We confess, we are not sufficiently versed in the wiles of diplomacy to feel the force of this " 'gannet:lot without a difference." Nor can we understand how, in " a matter of honor among gentlemen," In wash "no paper or writing is necessary," the very party who was willing to nut it on that high footing can honorably descend io mere verbal criticism, to purge himself of what ail gentlemen and men cf honor must consider a broach of faith. The very fact that we (the Representatives from South Carolina) were not authorized to commit or "pledge " the State, were not treating with the President as accredited ministers with full powers, but as gentlemen, assuming, to a certain extent, the delicate task of undertaking to foreshadow the course and policy of the State, should have made the President she more ready to strengthen our hands to bring about and carry out the course and policy which he professed to have as much at heart se we bad While we were not authorized to say that the Convention would not order the occupation of the forts immeilately after seces sion, and prior to the sending of commissioners, the President, as commander in-chief of the army and navy of the United States, could moat pewi t lively say that, so long as South Carolina ab stained from attacking and seizing the forts,' he would not send reinforcements to them, or al low their relative military stat.B to be changed . Wa were acting in the capacity of gentlemen holding certain prominent positions, and anxious to exert such influences as we might possess to effect a peaceful solution of pending polittoat difficulties, I and prevent, if possible, the horrors of war. The President was acting in a double capacity, not only as a gentleman, whose influence in carrying oat hie share of the understanding, or agreement, was potential, but as the head of the army, t and, therefore, having the absolute control of the whole matter of reinforoleg or transferring the garrison at Charleston. Bat we have dwelt long enough upon this point. Suffice it to say, that considering the President as bound in honor, If not by treaty stipulations, not to make any change in the forts, or to send reinforcements to them, unless they were attacked, we of the dele gation who were elected to the Convention felt equally bound in bettor to do everything en our part to prevent any premature collision. This Convention can bear us witness as to whether or not we endeavored honorably to early out our share of the agreement . The pnbliahed ;debates at the very commence ment of the session contain the evidence of our good faith. We trusted the President. We be lieved his wishes concurred with his policy, and that both were direoted to avoiding any inaugura tion of hostilities We were confirmed in our confidence, and reassured in our belief by &lig nifioantevent which took place subsequent to our interview lie allowed his premier Cabinet officer, an old and tied friend, to resign, rather than yield to his eolfoltations for the reinforcement of the garrison at Charleston. We urged this as a convincing proof of hie firmness and aineerity. But how have we been deceived! The news of Major Anderson's coup produced a sudden and un expected change in the President's policy. While declaring that his withdrawal from Port Moultrie to Fort Sumpter was "without orders, and con trary to orders," he yet refused, for twelve hours, to take any action in the matter. For twelve hours, therefore, without any ex oust', be refuted to redeem hie plighted word. No subsequent wets en the part of our State—no after reasons—can wise away the stain welch be suffered to rest upon hie "honer as a gentleman," while those hours, big with portentous events, rolled slowly by. His Secretary of War, impatient of delay, every moment of which he felt tonehed his own honor, resigned. He did so solely on the ground that the faith of the Government—solemn ly pledged—was broken, if it failed promptly to undo what bad been done contrary to its wishes, against its settled policy, and in violation of its distinct agreement. The President accepted his redgeatlon without comment. He did not attempt to disabuse the mind of his Secretary as to what was the true position of the Government. What a spe , staele does the President's vacillating and disingenuous course present ! He allows one Seere tary to resign rather than abandon a polioy which he has agreed upon. Scarcely have a few short weeks elapsed, and he accepts the resignation of another rather than to adhere to that very poliey. Ifs makes an agreement with gentlemen which, while he admits that they have faithfully kept it on their part, he himself evades and repudiates. And this he does rather than redress a wrong— correct an error—what he himself considers an error—committed by a subordinate, without his orders, and contrary to his wishes! It was at least due to Mr Floyd, who, as one of his Cabi net, had officially and personally stood by his Ad ministration from tie very commencement— throth h good report, and through evil report—to have explained to him that he was, in the Presi dent'," opinion, laboring under a misapprehension. At least, to have said to him, " yon are mistaken about this matter—do not leave me on a false is sue." But no; he coldly, ungraciously, yet promptly, receives the resignation without a syl lable of remonstrance, and thee tacitly, but nee quivooally, &Deeps witho u t s h ame the wee pre sented. lie does not deny that the faith of Isis Government is pledged, but he deliberately re fuses to redeem it. AVM FORMER. MILES, Liu* - 110 E M. NAM. The Affair of the Star of the West. The Charleston Mercury, of the 10th, gives the following details : "Yesterday morning, shortly after reveille,' the sentries on Morris Island reported a steamship standing in for the ship channel. The long roll was immediately beat, and all the troops were promptly under arms, Lieutenant Colonel J. L. Branch, of the regiment of rifles, commanding. These comprised the Vigilant Rifles, Captain Tupper, 00 men; the German Riflemen, Captain Small, 00 mon ; the Zonave Cadets, Lieutenant Chichester, 45 men, and a detachment of 40 from the Citadel Cadet corps The last-named body were at once marched to the bat. tery commanding the ship channel, which at this point passes within from one-half to three quarters of a mile of the beach. At seven o'clock, when the Star of the West bad reached a point within range of the guns, Major Stevens fired a shot across her bows, as a signal for ber to heave to. After waiting three or four minutes, no mitten in the speed or change in the course of the steamer eould be noticed. A moment after the United States ti7g wag run up at her foremast. The Star of the West continuing thus defiantly to pursue her course towards Fort Sumpter, the order was given to the men at the Moms Island guns to open fire. Five roulade were accordingly dis charged in quick succession. Two of these are fe -1 ported to have taken effect, one forward and the other abaft the wheel. At the sixth discharge the Star of the West rounded to and steered outward towar...B the bar. At the same time the ensign which she displayed immediately after the warn•
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