New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-07
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WASHINGTON, Thursday, Dec. g. 1860
THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE

ern men, VINO desired their experiments imme-
diatey started, in the hope of arresting the Sc.
cession movement. Some notifications of the list
sent were made, but its general political COM
piexon and character are preserved This move
mcnt cannot be expected, in view of existing
Radical differences, to bring forward any meas
ure of pacifcation which will be satisfactory to
both sections, and it is not improbable too, per-
haps, three reports may be made. Such diyis.
ion will not tend TO produce reconciliation, but
rather augment embsrrassments. Still the effort
is worth a trial. and the Republicans are not
disposed to throw any obstacles in the way of
attempts at fair adjustment.
DIR. HAwKINs's POSITION.
When the Speaker announced the Committee.
Mr.. Hawkins of Florida rose Immediately and
asked to be excused from serving. This stem
was expected, and had been previously concerted.
Mr.. MillsOn of Va. moved an adjournment. with
the view of preventing stampede in that drec-
tion, aud gaining time to confer with those
extremists who are disiuclined to any arrange.
ment whatever. He succeeded by II majority.
and the House having previously agreed to adj
Journ TIL Monday three days are given for con.
sultation. Meantime, Mr. Corwin has decided
not TO convene the Committee, in order to allow
full opportunity for Southern members to confer
among themselves, and, if practicable to effect
IN understanding by which the extremists will
enter upon the consultation Internationally.
When that fact is decided, he will summon
them.
Ii may be assumed that the House will not
excuse members from serving thssgh they may
neglect to attend the sitting of the Committee.
THE SECESSION.
II may be confidently assumed that South Car
olina Georgia, Alabama, Florida and NIissis
sippi viii secede before the 4th of March, in
spite Of efforts to restrain their separation. If
let alone by well-meaning people, the danger
might be less imminent. Some of them will re-
tire, with the design of leaving the border States
10 negotiate guarantees upon which they may
return. There are leaders in this scheme who
looOk to a consolidated Republic or other form Of
strong Government with the idea of their own
advancement to supreme power. Many Demo-
Gratis are openly against free suffrage, in favor of
the contraction of popular rights for twenty-One
wears naturalization, and other rigid limitations
by which an oligarchy may be established, and
entire control placed in the hands OF large slave
holders.
GOVERNMENT FINANCES.
The Committee Of Ways aud Means win meet
on Monday, sitter having digested Mr.. Cobb's
Report, to consider some plan of financial relief.
1t is generally conceded that discretion to issue
Treasury Notes, connected with loan, must be
granted. In consequence of the difficulty of
selling loan under present circumstances, the
amount has yet to be considered.
THE TARIFF
Immediate efforts will be made to pass Mr..
Morrilrs Tariff BILL as the most effective mode
of restoring confidence, securing revenue, aud
arresting the present panic. Without some such
measure the wheels of Government viii be
stopped.
SOUTHERN SENATORIAL CAUCUS.
All the Southern Senators are invited to meet
10 caucus on Saturday at ii o'clock, for the
purpose Of determining their policy in the pres
ent emergency. None of the Northern patriots,
like Messrs. Digler, Bright, aud Co., are IN
yited.
SECRETARY FLOYD's LETTER.
Secretary Floyds letter advocating the alb
stract right of secession, conforms 10 his recent
declarations here. Secretaries Thompson ana
Cobb hold the same views, only the latter Is for
immediate action. According to the Presidents
own theory in the message, nc has three revolu-
tionists in his Cabinet.
SENATOR POwELL's PROPOSITIONS.
Senator POwells resolution for COMMITTEE OF
Thirteen to save the Union, is predieated upon
the precedent Of 1850, and is better than the
Uouse project. which covers all creation.
Ap.fS THE SOTTH.
The War Department distributed oOo'oOo
stsnd Of arms in the Slave States during the last
wear. but less liberal proportion 10 the Free
States One hundred thousand dollars worth OF
muskets of old pattern, which cost SiA' were
receutlv sold for 81 80 each, when they might
have been easily supplied with modern improve
neuts. Perhaps they will be sold to Govern
,pept again at full price, after being altered al
slight expense.
THE SENATE ADJOURNMENT.
The Senate adjourned till Monday because,
,nder IFS rules. no business can be attempted
during the first six days, and until the Committees
are organized.
THE PROCEEDINGS UNDER SECESSION
When the South Carolina ordinance FOR seceS-
zion shall be passed, Commissioners viii be sent
here 10 negotiate with the Government for basis
Of peaceabe separation, and transfer OF TIC
Dro,,ertv Of the United States 10 that state.
They viii not be received in any official capacity,
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