The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-25
OUR SPRINGFIELD CORRESPONDENCE.

OOl SVhNrSfONOENCE.
SPRINGFIELD, Dec 20, 1860.
7hurloac We1ds Tisit 10 the President Eiecection Of
the Secession Neos de-
The Inhabitants Of Springfield to-day startled out
Of their habitual seda,eDess by two events
In the morning the exciting of the sudden advent Of
Ihurow Weed set them all agog and in the afternoon the
stirring report of the passage OF the secession ordinance
at Charleston RULED their equanlmity.
The great republican cheftan the iege lord OF the
Albany lobby, s come, and gone again. He flashed up
like a meteor, moved some brief hours this narrow
stage, and was heard no more. There may be little
"soundr or "furyn in these words, but they signify
good deal nevertheless. Vanished the political halo
that surrounded him in bygone times may have to a
great extent enough left of his past prestige 10 make
his pilgrimage hitherward object of general interest
The republican Warwick of New York may be sraying,
swervng, warping but he is still power in the land.
The thousands Of eyes that will steadily follow his
dcrings the thousands Of lips that will anxousy inquire
for the OF his Grand the thousands u minds TINT
taxed to solve the mystery of hts late reeantaons
prove him such. Win every reader Of the IfEAID
opening TO morrow mornings issue wonder what Weed
has been doing out hereS Whether he sftef the
spols, tried to make sold Abe" embrace his faith,
met variance coincidence Of opnionS Most assuredy
he WILL and expec, your ePonen TO crafty his
ricsy.
But 10 the particulars of the memorable visit.
Weed arrived here from the the early morning
train. lie by invitation, received upon hint given
the President elect through Senator Trlm5u Of his
desire compare notes" The spois, II must be said
70 his credit were the only OF his voyage
hther Not that he loved them any less, but that he has
sense enough thai other things must be attended
TO first before they b. quietly enjoyed.
Immediately after breakfas: the distinguished vscr
repaired to the private residences Of the President cleo.
yf,u Ff~f Nal nd "A hold
during tho day s account. His reception
n the cordial character Tao clever fellows, and
why should they not treat eseh othcr oleveryf
Tho warke champion Of yore had with
olive branch In his hand He at hauled his ccmpro
mise out OF his pocket and proceeded 10 business il
said that each OF It's features successfully scanned
by Mr. Lincoln with the care, thai they became
the subject Of most earnest discussion and that Weed
found more points Of divergence than agreement.
II stated that his idea of stringent but not odious
Fugitive Slave law accepted but tha neither horn OF
the dilemma he proposed In reference 10 sxery 10 the
Territorics-viz sort of squatter sovereignty geo.
graphical line of divsion--temped lbe President elect
His opposition 10 these schemcshe acceptance Of either
would involve fragrant nconsistcnoys said 10 have
been Strenuous and anay compelled Weed tn consent to
modilca In order to TO understanding. The
exact character OF tho substitute has ranspred
10 asserted By good authority that Weed viii proceed
directly from here 10 Washington aud submit II 70 the
appreciation rejection OF the republican members Of
Congress when ts propositions viii doubtless become
generally known.
weed, with oommendable prcpris,y, made no ailu-
sion 10 the distribution Of the fruits Of victory
until his opinion In regard 70 New York city and
state appointments solicited. He then rccted
the list Of his friends h. had been booking for bis
various positions during The last -four Eve weeks,
cornpanyin Il with proper enuneralon Of their scve
raj qualifications aud efforts the The talk Of Mr.
ncns friends dri,ed IN the OF the day towards
Moses Crnnen Secretary OF the Treasury, simsoa
Draper or General Nye collector and chevaler Webb
~ Postmaster II was reported that Weed mado
thorized inimation during ha visit Of sr. sewards
willingness 10 take position IN the Cabinet.
The air Of the House Offices hotel parors and bar
pregnatcd ~, day with in6niiy OF rumcrs,
copcctures aud srecu~ticue Their vasuenes and con
trarleiy induce me 10 pass them unno,sced.
Weeds Interview with the President elect lasted from
nnc A. W. 10 three r. w., with q short Interuisson
noon. During the last two hours Judge slcson and D. H.
Van Allen who had arrived from New York tho
traln were present. Cobbs last pub.c letter the
theme Of elaborate comment In the afternoon Mr.. lin
coins views grossly distorted anl misrspresented in
that epsolary essay tho right and duty 70 secede.
You mag book for semoincial refaa,on shortly after
the return OF the party 10 tho Fast.
Weed win rc-embark IN Eastern direction At half.
Iss six O'Clock this evening coDsisn him to the ten
cev mercics OF your Washington correspondents
The OF the passage n the secession ordnance al
though expected with much certainty made immense
sensation among ell classes and political creeds. The
"tus or war" supposed 10 be close At hand. Thc
Prtsiden, elect did no experience any extraordinary
shock OF nerves On hearing Of the attempted equalization
81 epen rebsbon. II certainty did not make him any
more willing Listen ccmrromses ruidity r. cvi.
dch.ly nc eiensn, q his moral composition.