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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•