The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-16

OF Gen. Gushing in opposition to slavery made from
three TO thirty years ago. and explains his position
on the question Gen Wilson says in relation to his re-
marks made just election that the slave power
mas nov broken beneath our republican fee-that our
heels upon it-that it ground to powder
My unpremeditated unguarded words, concerning tho
slave power may perhaps be tortured by the reckless
tongue or pen Of political malgniy appear mean
The entire slavehoding interest Of the SOUTH the
properly and the constitutional and legal rights
q the fifteen Southern States their rights and
their persons But never conceived thought nor in
teoded to give uterance, any such sentiments Ii
know myself should blush with sense OF self abase-
nent II could cherish in my heart sentiment of ha-
tred OF the wish put the brand OF inequality or degra
d~ton upon my counrymen of any section Of tho Union
In hundreds Of addresses before the people the public
sss N the halls o. legislation have ever amp
rights in its fullest sense disavowei any purpose
70 make sggressons upon the constitutional rights Of the
states within the Union to regulate their domestic af
fairs and dsclaimed all hostility towards country
men Of the South. have voted chesrfully for msa
interests of the North. would pour out the treasure
and hc blood OF the nation generously for the defence
81 the south as would for the defence Of my native View
England.
Senator Wilson also quotes from speeches u coin,
Seward, &c, to show that the repubcar 4octr are
based upon intervention regarding every and the
recognition of State rights in the fullest sense.
Senator Brown Of Mississippi, being called upon go
bail FOR Georgian charged with forgery, said he would
cheerfuy do not from the fact that he would
SeceGnR,
he did not wish TO incur obligations the present
government.
Mayor Lincoln Of Boston, and large party OF the city
government with ladies' arrived night and put up at
Wizards. The business Of the party Of municipal
Character. They report that Lincoln could carry
Boston by FIVE thousand If the election occurred tomor
row. The revolution in public sentiment is rapidly
going in the eastern states
WASHINGTON, Dec Is, 1860
AneanPholy state Of facts surround the Post Oce De-
partnen far the domestic affairs its principal Of
Ulcers are concerned Postmaster General Holt con-
fined to his house with pneumonia and is considered
quite dangerous. Assistant Postmaster General King is
depressed by the illness Of his daughter who quiee low
with t phoid fever. Mr. Dun las second Assistant is not
expected to live, having suffered for time with
fatal disease Of the kidneys Mr. Childs who has been
acting for Mr. Dundas, was yesterday summoned from
his duties by the death of child These facts together
with the natural complications presented liz that depart
ment at this CRISES combine to embarrass the
great degree.
There is an impression to-day upon the minds of
holding high and responsible positions in the government
that although some two States may commit overt
acts against the Union, that If they not inter-
fered with menaccd they will not find comfortable
10 remain long out, and will retrace their steps,
The President declares he will defend the Notifications
Secretary Of War says those who talk most about the de-
tail ST. myth Of the army know the least about it, Gov
ernor floyd expresses himself warmly in favor Of the
Union and very decided in the he shall take in
cppos any attempt that may be made to SCI re the prop
eSty OF the government
There considerable feeling here growing out Of the
well known fact that the Arsenal at Charleston contain
ing seventy three thousand arms Is allowed TO remain in
the possession Of volunteer company Of South Carroll
- Lall tIa, ,ptu Ia
manded BY the secessioniss 1t ia stated that not
than third OF the abovenamed number constitute the
quota belonging TO South Carolina and that the others
fghfuy belong to other States and have been recently
removed TO Charleston and deposited in that Arsenal
Amcssenger despatched to Baltimore this after
ascertain II Reverdy Jonson will accept the place
OF Attorney General in the Cabinet.
Senator Benjamin 1t Is stated will take an early oppcr
tunty TO make q secession speech.