The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-15
Ero" Washington
W AsHIsGros, April 7

WASHINGTON, April 7.
Correspondence of phs N. Y. Tribune.
The Lcompt,n Democracy changed its
tactics on the Minnesota bill 10 the Senate
to-day, owing TO the appeals Of presently To-
be-Senator Rice and others, for the effect Of
the step in the Housc. Hence. the bill
pasSei with only three nays, but too late tor
the intended service.
The plan now cDtertrincd on the admin
istration side IL, for the Senate 10 rcccde
from its disagreement, and then to amend
Crittrnlens substitute, with the view TO
possible accommodation This movement
will depend on further Developments. There
ia a strong disposition at the White House
To accedc " this Arrangement, but 1t IL re-
sisted by the ul,ras, who control matters.
Mr.. TO0mbs has returned from Georgia
lie says that the defeat Of 1GcOmptOn will
lead 10 al organized demonstration Of the
South. Per oont,a, James L. Pettigrew,
one Of the most eminent lawyers and distin-
guisbod citizens Of the South, writes TO Mr..
Crittendcn from Charleston, that the masses
Of the Southern people cordially adopt his
proposition.
Col. Htnton's condition this evening,
though exceedingly feeble, IL comparatively
easier than il has been for some days past
lie IL sinking slowly. lie bas completed
his Abridgmcnt down to 1850, and consi-
ders his work done. He has, however, re-
touched parts Of his recent labors. In allu.
sion to the recent vote against lecomp
ton in the House, b. says that be ia now
ready to 20, having seen the enemies OF his
country overthrow.
WAsIiIS0r0s, April s.--1he Washington
correspondent Of the Herdd says Tho
plan now entertained on the administration
side, ia for tho Senate 10 recoIe from il dis
agreement. and then amend Crttendcn's sub
stitute with the view 10 possible accom-.
mediation, This movement, however, will
depend on the further development.
Mr. Badger Of n. g., ia here, and says
Giluer's district will sustain him in opposi.
ton 10 I1compton.
II Ia now shown that Secretaries I'homp
son, and Senator Toombs, are the Southern
agents alluded to by Senator Ivcrson M hay
iny advised Calhoun TO certify that there VIA
free State Legislature in Kansas.
Enough ia known to warrant the assertion
that Gov. Powell and Major McCuloch
Peace Commissioners to Utah, will be To-
structci 10 assure the Mormons that IL Ia
not the desire Of the President and United
States authorities to make war on them but
10 secure the enforcement of the laws, 10
which end they will be- counscled TO partici.
pate. The Commissioners will also inform
them that some troops will be retained In the
Territory to protect the emigrants TO the
Pacific against the attacks OF hostile Indians.
The Commissioners viii go with the next
reinforcement TO Utah.
This forenoon man named Peter Besan.
con- formerly from La, had violent words
with the Secretary Of the Interior in the
hall OF the department. The former struck
or attempted TO strike tho Secretary. The
latter turned and discovered I,csnncon in the
act Of drawing IL pistol IN him. Mr. Ihomp
son thoreupon seized Besancon, and threw
him upon the floor, dislocating and fractur-
ing the lattcr's arm.
II IL believed that Bts.,ncon, who IL well
known here, was refused an office by Secre.
tary Thompson, which, with pecuniary EN-.
barraSsmcnts, had temporarily debilitatei
his mental faculties. Bosancon has been for
several years in the employ of the Govern
ment at Washington, and IA looked on with
rcspc, by all who know him.
NEw yoRK, April ..
The President has sent by u special ngcn,
proclamation to tho people oi Utah Ter.
ritory, rendering AN aunnasiy, II they will
return to their allegiance otherwise the whole
power OF the government will be used to re-
duce ,hom to submission.
Gen. Harvey will leave on Saturday for
his command In Utah, accompanied by the
commissioners McCulloch and Howell Mr..
IIartwcll, Secretary of tie Treasury. and
Others connected with the military and civil
ssrxitc