The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-12-21

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Especial Dispatches TO the New York Trbune.l
Washington, Dec. 3, 1858.
The action in the Senatorial caucus in remev-
ing Mr.. Douglas from the Chairmanshp Of the
Committee on the Territories has created the
greatest excitement. It is regarded as demol
strating the intention Of the Democratic leaders
TO adhere to the extreme Pro-slavcry policy
adopted at the last session-to reduce the Anti
Lecompton men to the position Of faction,
and to drive them from the party.
\ A leading Southern Senator said to-day that
they had temporized long enough, and that they
had concluded to drive Douglas out Of the par
ty. The South viii tolerate no half way posi-
ton.
The Anti-Lecompton Democrats express deep
indignation at the treatment which Mr.. Iouglas
has received Mr.. Broderick was not invited
to the caucus, and is considered as having been
formally read out Of the party.
Mr.. Seward, on hearing the result Of the cau-
Gus, remarked that il was the best illustration
that could possibly be given Of the truth Of his
statement that there was an irrepressible con.
flict between Freedom and Slavery. II was
greater outrage, politically speaking, than the
attempt to force Kansas into the Union 40 :
Slave State; because it indicated settled de-
termination to tolerate no diversity Of opinion
upon any measure which the South demanded.
The Anti-Lecompton Democrats declare that
they will not submit. Douglas said recently
that he meant TO continue the fight with the Ad
ministration to the end.
The movement or his friend Morris of Illinois
in the Honse to day in favor Of Free Trade and
Popular Sovereignty, is understood to be an
| Anti Administration demonstration.
| Jefferson Dayis and Siidell led the attack on
Douglas in the caucus. The debate lasted from
l03 o'clock in the morning to = late hour in
the afternoon, with an hours recess from II to
I | O'Clock for q session Of the Senate. Great
bitterness was manifested, and Mr.. Toombs left
the caucus in disgust, while the discussion was
At its hight.
1t seems pretty certain that Mr.. Hunter will
be the Administration candidate for the nomina.
tion OF the Charleston Convention. The Presi-
dent has recently expressed himself strongly in
/ favor of Hunters nomination.
F.;iay, Dec. 10, 1858.
There is good deal Of talk about the Demo.
cratic leaders being alarmed at the excitement
which their blow at the anti-Lecompton Demo
crats has caused. Such talk is absurd. The
blow has been given deliberately, and will moi
be smoothed over. The prescription Of Doug
las would have been consummated in open Sen
ate to-day, but it is required that the Commit
tees be announced on the. second Monday II
December.
/ The States delares that the act viii have
most disastrous effect upon the Democratic par
~; will revive an instinct issue; will encoufag,
Black Republicanism, and give It renewed =
surance of . triumph over the disorganized De.
mocracy.
The Republican Senators held q caucus to-da
70 consider the question Of Committees. Il VA
decided to vote against the unfair arrangemen
Of committees proposed by the Democrats
n They were unanimously opposed to backing
Douglas in Lie tight with his own party. Hi
abuse ofthe Republicans during the canvas, an
bis attempt in his Southern speeches to concil
ate the fire eaters, has materially weakened hi
position. The leading Anti- Lecompton Demo
Gratis. in Congress, openly complain Of his cor
duct. They think that he talks too much abou
tho organization Of the party.
Savannah, Dec. Is.
The Republican Of this morning says th
yacht Wanderer positively landed Africans nes
: Brunswick. Joserh Ganahl, the District AT
torney, arrived on Saturday with three msr
believed to be implicated. Their names ar,
Juan B. Trajesta, N. A. Brown and Miguel
J Gins Or Raquet, hailing from New orleans. n
Ganahf refused 70 take bail for their appear
ance At court, and the prisoners were lodged j
! Jail on charge Of piracy. Mf. Ganahl u usiu
! every exertion TO obtain evidence, and has seI
/ to Brunswick to elicit informAtion. The exam
D nation will probably take place on Thursday
! Aug was dispatched to Rfunswick 10 tow Il
( Wanderer 70 Savannah. but the shipmast,
J aboard refused 20 give Il up
It's reported that the Collector Of DArie
statss that the WAnderer has the appeArant
z ef having had slaves on board.
: The Republican says Il u rumorad that Il
:. Africans were landed ~ Jekje Island, and th