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New York. Dec. 16.
The Heralds Washington dispatches,
states that Attorney General Black has re-
ceiveL the appointment of Secretary of
State. in place of Gen. Cass resigned. 1t
is reported that Edwin Staunton, formerly
of Pennsylvsnia, but now q resident of
Washington. will be appointed Attorney
General. There is an impression to-day,
in the minds of men holding high and re-
spectacle positions in the Government that
although some one or two States may COM
nit overt acts against the Union and tha: if
they are not interfered with or meuaced,
will retrace their steps. The President de
clares that he will defend the fortifications
the country against all attempts to take
them. Gov. Floyd expresses himself warm
iy in favor of the Union, and is very de-
cided in the course he shall take in oppos-
ing any attempts that may be made to seize
the property of the Government. A mes.
senger was dispatched to Baltimore this af.
ternoon to ascertain if R.everdv johnson
VIII accept the place of Attorney General
In the Cabinet. The crisis Com. is not
making much: headway Mr.. Corwin the
Chairmai, has reported a series of Resolu-
tions which it is understood are intended to
meet the crisis. 1t is said they meet the
approval of a majority of the Republicans
Tos she Com. They are nearly as follows .
Wrist. pledging the faith of Congress
against any attempt to abolish slavery in
the District of Columbia
Second, against interfering with the
Slave trade, between the States.
Third. against the abolition of slavery in
the dock-yard and arsenals in the slave
States.
Fourth. in favor of any amendments ren
dering the Fugitive Slave acts effective and
satisfactory to the So:th
Fifth, against any discrimination by Con
gress, against slave States, asking admis-
sloB.
Sixth, protecting persons and property
in the territories, until they have &c, 900 in
habitants, when intervention by Con-
g:ess shall be the law
The Com. had laborious session to-day
and it is rumored that it is probable some
plan will be proposed which will be salts
factory, and that the Com. will be able to
report by the middle of next week, perhaps
earlier.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 16.
Among other resolutions which will be
submitted to the House, at an early day, is
an one OF instruction to the Com. on Judi
ciary. looking to the amendment of the
neutrality laws, SO as in addition to pre-
venting armed expeditions against coun
tries with which we are at peace, to restrain
volunteer military 'orces from going from
one State to another for the purpose of as
h,
A number OF congressman have prepared
resolutions. several of which are strong Y
III favor of coercion, and of such IA thar;.c-
ter rs cannot fail to produce additions! ex-
citcment. Leading gentlemen Of Missouri,
arc privately discussing the question of the
separate independence OF that State. rather
thaa be involved in the extreme secession
movement.
Postmaster Gen. Holt, who has been sick
is now convAlescent.
The Constitution in noticing the resigna
tion of Genl Cass, says. to avoid all mis-
cofzstructiUn rni>sr1tcmcnt of tho reason
which caused this event, we have taken
pains to ascertain the true cntlse: 1t is not
that Mr.. Ca>s differed with the President in
regard to any portion OF his message on
'the great question of coercing a State tc
remain in the Union by military force The
President and Gen'i Cass were perfectly
united IN opinion. The difficulty arose
from the tact that Mr. Cass insisted the
Naval ana military force should be sent i'm
mediateiy to Charleston, to reinforce the
forts in tue hsrbor. and that the President
was of tho opinion there was no necessity
for any such measure. in order to seclns the
forts against attacks.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17th
Senator Crit,enden declared to day, that
he could perceive no evidence OF comprom-
ise Or concession ON the part of the Repub-
lican leaders, and unless some guarantee is
.,ive:.: Ky will so with the South. A let
Ter from Gu. Houston, received here this
evening denies that -. ~ mas consented TO con-
venc the Texas Legislature. lie urges
Convention % the Southern States: Ahe
Republican leaders in each branch .. Con-
gress were much gratiiied this evening, al
recent important news from the west urging
them to stand to their principles, but ex-
pressing hope that they would illustrate 20
Southern members that they desire to make
no encroachment on their rights. am told
on good authority, that Senator Fitch of
Ind. told jeff Davis, yesterday. that if the
present secession movement was continued
his State would remain by the Union, and
demand coercion. He is preparing a strong
union coercion speech. Senator Slidel has
had an interview with the President, which
Is said to have been very bitter and that he
taunted MIR. Buchanan with imbecilitv-
charging him with the responsibility of the
crisis. The members of the n. Y Delega-
tion met to night at the DOM of John Cech-
ran to consult upon further action. without
regard to politics OF party lines. They me,
1t and sat till IL V'clook: Howard was
chairman and John Cochran secretary 2s
wete present; Mr.. Reynolds introduced a
resolution affirming that the Union must
and shall bepreserved-pledging n York to
the support of the slavery extension. aud
the right of accession and coercion were iy-
nored and altogether his language was
very concilistory, but calm and decided Mr.
Sickles introduced an amendment. propos-
ing consultation between the n Y. and
Va. Delegations upon the crisis OF affairs.
tor the purpose Of securing a union of ac
tlon between the two States, it met with no
general favor and was not adopted. Reyn-
Oi,i's resolution was adopted by almost a
unanimous consent. They adjourned to
evening.
Nj: Douglas asserts tonight that he will
not make n coercion speech-he favors the
II III austion of all peacahl, means and will