New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-12
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The House very properly declined to excuse
Messrs. Hawkins and Boyce from serving on the
spcciol Committee. The former declared that
he would disregard the order, but it Is prop
able the rest of the members can endure tue
affection of bis absence. Mr.. Goyce was selected
for HIS ability and fairness, aud will probably
serve till his State acts.
Mr.. Morrill, had no desire to shirk from the
responsibility, but felt he was sufficiently en-
crossed by other Committees to ask relief
TIE SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
Mr. Corwin called his Committee together,
and formally organized it to-day Subsequently
he asked for clerk, which was granted Mr..
Sawyer, formerly Member from North Carolina,
has been appointed clerk
LOUIS NAPOLEON AND THE sLAyE-TRADE.
Louis Napoleon has complimented Capt. Mahit
of our navy, in an autograph letter, upon bis
efficiency in breaking up the slaye-trade, by way
of encouraging the New Southern COnfederacy to
be erected upon the idea of its being reopened.
MIR. RHETT AND THE DISTINGUISHES.
The DisuniOn friends of Mr.. Rhett here are
much exercised that he should have run 50 far
down on the ticket Of delegates from Charleston
TO the South Carolina Convention, while he was
backed up with the whole power Of The Charles
ton Mercury, edited by his son.
MARYLAND.
Though much pressed from various quarters,
Gov. Hicks of Maryland, still refuses to convene
the Legislature at this time, upon the ground
that any such movement will only contribute to
the general excitement, and still more seriously
distract confidence and commerce. If similar
prudence had been exercised elsewhere, the panic
would have been paralized long ago.
THE LAST PROPOSAL.
The last modest proposal Of the Secessionists
is that Messrs Lincoln and IIamlin shall resign
and give them anew lease of office. They would
agree to submit to all the Vaccinations against
them, if we would surrender the patronage and
power. When things get very desperate, that ex-
pedient may be tried, but not before.
WHAT MAY HAPPEN.
If the Gulf States carry out their purpose OF
secession, with the view of a Southern COnfeder-
acy and territorial expansion, they may be con-
fronted by an unexpected turn of affairs There
is reason TO believe that in sixty days after Lin
coins Inauguration, the stars and stripes in such
event may float from the City of Mexico over On
American protectOrate, solicited by the people
there, and with the full acquiesence OF the greet
European Powers. 1t will be found difficult to
expand in that direction.
Mr.. Boyce was opposed in 1851, when he de-
clared in South Carolina that secession is the
doom of Slavery.
THE COLLECTION OF REVENUE.
The President feels quite comfortable since he
was assured by South Carolina members that the
collection of revenue will not be interrupted,
and no attempt made to take the Charleston
forts before the 4th of March. He sent Mr.
Tregcott with his message TO Charleston to negO-
tate that truce. But perhaps the Convention
NAV not be controlled by this self-constituted
delegation. No revolution can patiently wait
two and a half months upon mere ceremony.
Mr. Buchanan is entitled to the indulgence of
the Secessonists, after playing into their hands,
and modifying his message to aid and comfort
treason. But they are not particularly gratifed,
and will consult their own policy.
TIE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
The Special Committee on the Pacific Railroad
will meet tomorrow, and at once bring forward
the bill offered at the close of the last session for
the construction OF two roads.
GEORGE LAW ON SECESSION.
George Law is here, and assures Southern
members that in the event OF secession, New
York City will declare herself free port, and
become identified with their destiny. This would
be very gratifying intelligence to Philadelphia, if
reliably indOrsed
THE SOUTH CAROLINA DELEGATION.
The South Carolina delegation intends with
drawing from the House as soon as their Con-
ventiOn shall pass the ordinance. Messrs. Mills
and Kett left tonight to attend it as delegates
with no intention of returning.
THE CALIFORNIA DELEGATION.
The California Delegation in Congress are
divided on the question of Secession, Messrs.
Latham and Burch being for union and Messrs.
Gwin and Scott for disuniOn
MIR. BRANCH AND THE CABINET.
The President rendered to Mr.. Branch of North
Carolina a seat in the Cabinet last night, intend
ing to offer the Secretaryship of the Treasury to
Mr. Holt or Mr.. Toucey, and give him the
vacancy, but it was respectfully declined. He
could not discover the glory of serving seventy
days in Department Dynasty, and then going
into exile sharing part of its odium. Mr.. Blu
chanan thought he stood in his own light materi-
ally. Mr.. TOucey acts as Secretary of the Treas
ury ad interim, and until the President can find
shoulders broad enough to carry Mr.. CObb's load
of debt and complication. Il
WHAT THE SOUTH DEMANDS.
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