Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-12-21


and Significant. The speech was listened to
With profound attention by Southern Senators
as well as Northern, and its closing passages
in behalfof the Unionlwere particularly elo-
qpent- The speaker was repeatedly cheercd
by the galleries.
Senator johnson of Tennessee, who has the
floor for tomorrow, will make strong Union
speech. Douglas tried to get the floor, and
will probably follow johnson. He is decided
ly on the same side. Fitch of Indlaua, is al-
so said to be prepared with speech in favor
of coercion.
The prospect of any prcifc measure being
reported by the Committee of Thirty-three,
which can receive the assent of either House,
does uot increase. Et.5 .tE+g
The change Of tactics on the part OF
Toombs is apparently for the purpose of in-
zvelsng the border States in a common a.ces-
sion. BY appealing to the fact that the
North refuses concession which Virginia and
Maryland deem moderate, he may succeed in
-his device, though that is doubtful
PIE -Four of the South Carolina Representa-
tives Unexpectedly continue to iinger in the
hall of the House.
has been here, and is now operating in Mary
land. eff .a-- rs
j- Senator Trumbull questions the accuracy
Of the dispatch stating that the Secretary OF
the Interior had been offered TO Edward
Bates. The latter, however, will most GER
tainly go into the Cabinet.
% 1he New York I'ribunes Charleston cor
respondent arrived here to-day. HI was lodg-
ed ia Fort Moultrie, but found it prudent to
leave. -a 1na ia
He brings a favorable report as to the
commanding officers fidelity and determinil-
tion to keep the Fort, but says he is embar-
rassed by somewhat eqnivocal Instructions
such as this Administration has given in 9th
er instances Mr.. Buchanan is now generally
censurcd by all parties and in his old frisnds
falling off from him, he is suffering the rctribu-
ton which his demelits deserve. -h
A firmel tone is noticeable to day among
the Republicans. a number of Western
members inform me that letters come in daily
from home urging them not to yield any prin-
ciple for which the Republican party contend
ed in the late campaign. These have had a
stifening influence. tH'- .i
The Southern men continue stubborn and
IN enacing Mr.. Reuben Davis of Mississippi
to-day announced his deter mination no Iongci
to meet with the pacifcation committce-a steE
which surprised no one after his signature tc
the Southern address. -'.
The House did big days work to-day in
the matter of resolutions Adriun's urging
the repeal of personal liberty bills Lovejoy S
urging the repeal Of qualifications laws, and
Morris expressing firm determination to sus
tain the Union; all went through by large
najoritips. Tomorrow rq8rning Cr;wford's s
resolution affirming the bred Scott decision
will be voted npon, being the first business in
order. .G
| hear that Mr. Sherman has handed into
the Pacifcation Committee, proposition to
put the Territories at once on AN eq1al footing
with the States, and that it is very fuvorablv
considered. l have further heard that the
Committee have agreed upon some points.
and will in all probability nake Il partial re-
port this week, to try the temper of the II 5usc
and feel their way. II they shall meet with
favorable response, they will feel enc, tged
to proceed, and the country will be mt .silra-
BY reussured as to the future.
A very important meeting was held ON San
day night at Wizards Hotel, embracing all
Of the New York delegation Republican and
Democrats. There was an extended inter
change of opinion, in which sentiments OF de
votion to the Union and IA determination TO
maintain it at ali hazards, were expressed by
all except Mr.. Sickies, who wishes to legal
ize secession aid acknowledge il as a rghtfu
r>medy for grievances.
| hear again apprehension expressed of vi
oltnce here before or On the 4th of March,
These fears seem 10 rest upon no Other roull-
datfon tLan tie declarations of some intempcl-
ate men, that, in case of difficulty between tie
sections, the first b.uCd will be sled at the
scat Of Governmen.
The Clio de cation are holding meeting
tonight. The of the mt mbcrs is firmly for
the Uhion. The meeting has not adjourned
at present writing.
q. ''-i' T.m - Correspondence.
WASHINGTON, Dec IS.-Mr. II unlin. Vice
President elect, called on Gen Scott to-d.y
and held a long conference with him on the con
dltion Of the country. The General expressed
the hope that all the difficulties would be over
come and quiet restored.
MI Hamlin also had a long interview with
Gen. CusS, WHO still adheres to his original pol
icy
1t is generally conceded that Wadc's speech
reflects more fairly aud fully the position of
the Republican party than any uthcr, and is
fully endorsed by them, although Southern
men are very bitter against him and his senti-
ments Their feelings have greatly increased
to-day since its publication.
New York Tribunc's Washington Correspondence.
The rumor of General Seott's resignation is
entirely unfounded and never had particle
of probability to warrant it. He Is as devoted
to the Union now us ever, and ready and will
ing to perform his whole duty.
No nomination has yet been sent to the SEN
ate foF Attorney General. .tf 4..e
The President to, day teIegraphed to L lward
NJ Stanton, who is now in Ohio, with the hope
that Mr.. Stanton would accept the position
The Pcrilous Committee was in session three
hsurs to-day. Gov. Winslow of n c., in
the Chair. ff.. ..s.
The proposition offered by H. Winter Davis
Of Md, was adopted with but two dissenting
voices 90 fiit ~ 'riE
1t requests the several State Legislatures to
revise their several State laws, to see if there
is any in conflict with the Constitution of the
United States and especially that portion har-
ing reference to the Fugitive Slave law, and
requests such State if there be any to
repeal such law. +g
The proposition is to be sent to each State.
Inc Dill accompanying the ABOVE proposition
ltfe red by Mr.. Davis at the second meeting of
the committee, requiring Marshals to deliver
ugitives to the District Judge in the district of
he State escaped from, and guaranteeing a ju-
y trial of indemnity. to be in lieu of personal
liberty bills, to guard against kidnapping, was /
allied up, and ON motion of Mr.. Morrill,, of VT, /
vas referred to a committee to consist of mem-
)ers from the border States.
a.rl.f Worlds Correspondence
The Mayor of this city has investigated the |
umors that 2, 500 men concealed here for |
Dnrposcs hostile to the city, and finds that ,
here is no cause for alarm,
Senator Wade, it is alleged, has received let |
ers threatening his personal safety since his
pecch.
The Republicans will insist on the Kansas
ill being pressed to final vote on Monday, /