The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-01

highly Important from Warrington.

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WASHINGTON, Nov 20, ls4s.
B,,or,d Resignation IF Gen. Coss, Of mehissn, and
Number Of Southern Senator's and RePrssenfatires
Usyppiion of 10Th Eous.s Of Congress-No Quorum in
Yiher-.qn Explosion Expected Probe1k 6reak'ns up
II the Cabinet.
have recently been informed Of the detsrmination
which certain members Of the two houses OF Congress
have arrived at and Of certain proceedings, which,
carried out will create sensation greater than any
which ever been witnessed In this country and one
that will shake the very foundations of the Union and
scatter politicians and parties to the four winds OF
heaven But to the point.
General Csss you aware, has been instructed by
the Legislature Of Michigan to vote In favor OF the
wilmot proviso To obey their instructions or to re-
egu is recognised a democratic doctrine, and he viii
do either the one or the other when that question
shall come before the Senate It Is understood that
soop rs possible after both houses organised. the
slavery question will be rushed forward BY the anti
slavery portion of each They determined, l
understand take the first opportunity Of putting 1t
into the arena, and settling ct once the question,
whether the anti. slavery sentiment 10 to prevail
matter what the consequences may be-even If dsso
luton of the Union should result from 1t have on
former occasion informed OF the step which 1t was
rumored portion Of tina Senators had deter
mined take in the event Of the Wmot proyso being
concurred in by the Senate that they would resign
their seats and that their resignation would be follow
ed by the States which they represented oy soces
sion from the Union The representatives. OF eigat
States 1t said, have determined upon this course OF
action.
rumors rest. IL IL this When the Wilmot proviso
question to vote in the Senate, on the whole
territory it gill at very early day General
ass OF Michigan will get up in his seat, and address
that body ON the subject He will deliver long speech
explaining the circumstances, In which he is placed
that he the OF his state to
tha IN h9 al ga
has done and he cannot conscentiousy give his
support he will avail himself Of the only alternative
which will be leitthst is to resign, and will accord
ingy reign his Senator the spot in accord
ance with the democratic doctrine of Instructions
txThus much in regard to the course which it Is said
General Cas- will pursue. The Southern members OF
both houres, learn, have determined II the Wimot
provso should be pushed to the extreme, and no COM
promise that they may suggest will be listened to- to
xesigptin body they have constitutional right to
further iesilaton The sneot be- that fur.
Their legislative proceedings will BE- at an end-the bu
sinners Of CeDgr.s will be at q stand stl-the wheels
for the civil iist can't or passed. and both Congress
and the ooustry At large Is well as the Governments,
through all Its will be In state Of dis
organization aud aruption This will force the Co
of the several states throughout the confede
racy the represep Of which shall have resigned
their sess order elections and in this way the
question will be- directly submitted to the people.
Those States too, may seeeds from the oonederacy,
and declare . dissolution; OF they may has been
intinsed they would call conventions Of tbs people
and devise what cosrte to take in the extraordinary
emergency in which they will be placed
The above lie outline In as few words as possible,
Of the I'm portapt sLaud which am informed Gen. Cas-
and other anti provso will take, when that qus,
ton comes to vote in Congress II Is talked Of .
GOOD deal here In oertsin circles and Is admitted By
all the gravert state Of things that has yet taken
place In this country IL 10 useless to speculate ON
what the ultimate result will bs-whsther 1t will eud
in dissolution Of this glorious confederacy not
Nor would IL be proper for me to discuss the subject
1 shall, Therefore, content myself with stating the
nsre facts Is have rrcsived them, and leave the dis
cuseon Of them In your hands.
Washington Is b-gir ming TO assume . lively appear
ance. Members from all parts Of the country com.
ing by every and the prospect Is there will
be full quoruE and In beth houses the arst
day Of this most important session, good deal Of
excitement exists reisve To the selection Of officers
The democrats conhde OF elscting their Speaker
Clerk and other officers IL Ia not however yet settled
who be the democratic candidates. although
raj Informal meetings have been held. Several
spoken Of In with the Office Of Speaker but
McLane will In all probability, be the man. IL Is i'm
possible to ray how the FREQ sellers will vote. They
looked upon with good deal Of suspicion and OPT
nion 10 entertsinsd that they win not go into CAUCUS
decision Of the House The wings, too have evidently
understanding among themselves, aud will attempt
tomake their influence felt and both parties
Congress. The cisrkship rests between John w. For
ney aud b. French Forney WILL In all probability,
be the man IL 10 rumor~d that SIR. French will not
abide the nomination. snless he gets the vote
the free solss with whom he ct prescat the best
terms.
The opinion is very prevalent among the vhig
ber Of both houses that General Taylor has been
unfortunate In his selection Of cabinet and that Mr.
Clay ton and bis associates can't hold together many
weeks The truth Is they dissusted with the whole
policy and Of the cabinet since they into
power IL Is believed that they have exsrted them
selves to make General Taylor unpopular, not only
with the wings but with the people at large The de-
heit In the treasury is also spoken OF great deal
Each day DEVELOPS something and all admit that
ve.sre on the eve Il Q tremendous exposon-perhsps
two Of them.