, 1860-12-18

From WaAh1u2tons
WARRINGTON, De-. 1G-The Hrrazds Wash.
ington dispatches state that Attorney General
Black has received the appointment of Sec
rotary of State. 1t is reported that VIM.
Edwin Stanton, formerly Of Pennsylvania, but
now resident Of Washington, will be ap-
pointed Attorney General. .-......
There is IN impression to-day upon the
minds Of men holding high and responsible
positions in the Government, that althougl,
against the Union, If they arc not interfcrcd
with or menaced, they will not lind it comfort
able to remain long out, and will retrace their
steps.
The President declares he will defend the
fortidcations Of the country against all at
tenpts to take them.
Mi. Floyd, Secretary Of War, expresses him.
self warmly in fayor Of the Union, and is very
decided iu the course be shall take in opposing
any attempt that may be made to seize the
property oil the Government.
messenger Was dispatched to Baltimore
to-day to ascertain if Reverdy johnson will
accept the place Of Attorney General in the
The Crisis Committee nrc not making
much l1eadwny. Mr.. Corwin, Chairman, has
reported II series Of resolutions, which, it is
understood, arc intended to meet the crisis.
majority Of the Republicans on the Commit
tee.
Lending gentlemen Of Missouri are privately
discussing the question Of separate iudrpcn.
dcnce of That state, rather than be- involved in
the extreme Secession movement.
Postmaster General Holt, who has been
suffering with pneumonia, is convalcsccnt.
The Constitution, in noticing the resignation
of Gen. Cass, eays: ITO avoid all niscGnstruc-
lion or misstatement Of the reason which
caused the event, VIC have taken pains to as
certain the true cause. 1t is mot that Mr. Cass
differs from the President in regard to any
ortion Of tic Message. On tho great ques-
ion by military force, the President and Gen
Cass were perfectly united in opinion. The
difficulty arose from the fact that Mr. Cass ip-
sisted that the naval and military forces should
be sent imm etliately to Charleston to reinforce
the forts In that harbor, aud that the President
was Of the opinion there was no neccssity for
nny snch measure IN order to secure the forts
against attack.
n. !. Tines CoFrespondence.l
Senator Crittenden declares today that he
could perceive no evidence Of compromise or
concession on the part Of the Republican lead
crs. aud unless some guarantee is given, Ken
tucky would 60 with the South.
A letter from Gov Houston received here
this evening, denies that he has consented to
convene the Texas Legislature. He urges a
Convention ofthc Southern States.
The Republican leaders In each branch or
Congress were much grltilicl this evening at
receiving important news from tie West, ur:,,
ing them to stand to their principles, but ex-
pressing desire that they would Illustrate to
the Southern Members that they dcsire to
make no cncroacllment on heir rights.
am told on good authority that Senator
Fitch Of Ind. told jeff. Davis yesterday that
If the Secession movement was continued, his
State would remain by the uuion, and demand
coercion. lie Is preparing strong Union
coercion speech.
Senator Slidcll has had m interview with
the President; eail to hive been vcry bitter =;
that he tauntcd Ar. Buchanan with imbecIl-
ity, charging him With the responsibility Of
the crisis.
LA7ER.-The members of the New York
delegation met tonight at john CocllElne's S
room, to consult upon further action, without
regard to politics or party lines. They met
ut ! o'clock, and sat till II o'clock Howard
WAS Chairman, and john Coclrauc Secretary.
Twenty-eight wcf present. Beale and Car
ter we're sick, ah others we're necessarily
| absent.
Mr.. Reynolds introduced resolution, at:
| fir1ning that the Union must and shall be
preserved, pledging New York to the support
Of it.
Slavery extension and the right OF secession
md coercion were ignored, and altogether the
language was very conciliatory, but calm and
decided.
Mr. Sicklcs introduced an amendment pro.
posing 4 meeting for consultation between the
New fork and Virginia delegations upon the
| crisis OF afairs, for the purpose Of securing n
union ofaction between those two States. Mr.
scklcs' proposition met with no grncral favor,
| and was not adopted.
Reynolds proposition WAS adopted By almost
unanimous consent, only eickies, barr and
| Maclay opposing it.
They adjourned to Wednesday evening.
The Pennsylvania delegation is called to-
| gether for 10 o'clock tomorrow; the Ohio for
| tomorrow evening.
Mr. Douglas asserts tonight that he will not
haustion OF all reaccable means, aud will lawait
evenis. This is authoritative,
The President sent to the Senate to-day the
nomination of Attoruey-General Black to the
| Secrctaryship Of 6tate. which was confirmed,
about onc-third Of the Senators votiug against
the appointment. No other nominations were
transmitted.
The House Select Committee was In session
| four hours to-day. 1t is represented that they
have gone earnestly to work, and the prospect
Of something acceptable to the country has
Caleb Gushing, whose presence was request
| ed IN Washington, YVES in consultation with
the President this morning.
Secretary Thompson left this morning for
| North Carolina It is said that though DC IA
yors the secession Of the cotton States, he Is
| friendly to the resumption Of relations with
Tic oilers when The non.slareholding states
consent to give such constitutional guarantees
| Is may be satisfactory.
| 1t is not apprehended here that there will be
bloodshcd- Should the ready men of South
Carolina demand surrender Of Fort Moultne,
Maj. AndeEson's instructions are deemed to be
such as will enable him TO retain an honorable
| position.
Rev. Juo Chambers, of fPhi1adelphia, opened