Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-12-28
WAsHINnroN NEWs.

NaNAAAAHfH Aa-Af 49, 80
Further revelations show that Russell
Majors & Co.'s contract has two years to
run. The alleged seceptanees Of the SEQ
rotary Of War are said to consist Of mere
memoranda, stating that 50 much money
would be due on the execution Of certain
service under he contract for the transport
alton Of army supplies, which Russell used
from time 70 time for collateral in borrow
ing money. Such memoranda or certificates
have heretofore been given by the other de-
pariments under like circumstances.
GODDARD Bailey, in his letter Of confession
70 Secretary Thompson, says that no othoer
Of the Government had any completely or
knowledge Of the feet Of his having sb-
straoted the bonds, and that II vas confined
directly to The persons implicated and here
tofore named.
Tie bondsmen for Mr.. Bailey surrender
ed him to-day and be is now in jail.
As to the bail required Of Russell, Il hav-
ing been agreed to take $500, 900 outside Of
the jurisdiction Of the Court, Senator Green,
Representatives Woodson and Barnett, all
Of Missouri, have gone his security for the
amount. The remaining $500, 900 is being
made Up BY citizens Of Washington.
The proceedings Of the two Congressional
Committees on the crisis excite no parlicu-
lar interest, as it is not supposed they will
be able to come TO any satisfactory conclu
sion, IS the extreme Southerhers are at
present opposed 10 any compromises,
Senator Douglas denies that be refused to
put himself right on the record on the res
olutions of Senator Davis and Toombs, say
ing that be did put on the journal a state
meDt that be declined voting on abstract
propositions which were not reduced 20 the
form Of amendments TO the Constitution,
lSben be had first offered amendments in
due Sorm covering all the points in the resO-
lutions.
The SeceSsionists are much oomforted by
the accounts ham Maryland, Virginia, and
other States.
Since Gen. Cass SSs retired from the
State Department the visits from distin-
guished gentleman have bees numerous,
including the representatives. from Foreign
Governments, who evince 10 him the mark
ed consideration which commenced with
their ofioial intercourse.
s hs Sec ssEs4y+ Qf Che IEsasqgE IN hiPssf h
partment However, the examination into
its condition continues and, so far, none Of
the Trust Bonds are missing.
The Commissioners from South Carolina
have arrived and taken private quarters.
By agreement they viii confer with the
President tomorrow, either verbally OF in
writing. The subject will be referred 10
Congress in q short message on which an
exciting and critical debate is anticipated.
It is not known or believed here that any
tro0ps have been ordered 70 the forts in
Charleston harbor, nor is il at present the
intention Of the Administration to do 50;
on the contrary, il is asserted that the
President believes that such a course Fould
serve. 10 infame the Soe4Aers sentiment
which Is particularly to be avoided ct the
present moment
In relation to the affair Of guns at Pitts
burgh, the manufacturer contracted to de-
liver them at such points where requisilion
vas made, and any opposition OF restraint
in their delivery, BY citizens, will result to
the injury Of the contractor only, should
the service suffer by delay.
An address or recommendation has been
prepsred By authority, to submit to the mem
bsrs Of the border slave States, for their sig-
natures, recurring the respective States, BY
enactmento OF otherwise, 70 appoint Commis-
sioners 70 meet st Baltimore on the 18th Of
February, for conference relative 10 the Sc
eession Of all the cotton States, and devise
9 programme Of action for the border Etates
in case Of such an emergency. Il Is thought
however, that not ell the members wiz sign
Il, but there still viii be enough from each
delegation to induce favorable response
from their respective States.
The ebstractsd bonds are divided as fol-
lows: Missouri 6's, S37O,OO0; North Caro-
lima 6's, January and July, S296, 900; North
Carolina 6's, April and October, SCI 900;
Tennessee 6's, S14s,O00
The impeachment Of Mr.. Floyd, Secretary
Of War, is freely talked Of tonight in the
hotels and political circles, on account Of
the recent fraud developnents