The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-14
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
Passage of the Treasury Note Bill in
Both Houses Of Congress.
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Proceedings of the Special
Union Committee.
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Lack Of Unanimity Among the
Republicans.
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A DECl ARATORY RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
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CAUCUS or SOUTHERN C0N0RESSMEN.
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Manifesto of the Representatives
Of Seeding States.
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The States that Will Positively
A DEcl lARAT0RY RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
CAUCUS OF SOUTHERN C0N0RESSMEN
Manifesto of the Representative
Of Seeding States.
The States that Will Positively
Leave the Union,
&C., &C., &c.


oVR DISPATCHES FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON Dec. 13, 1860.
The dvulgemen of the proceedings Of the Committee
Of Cancellation and the prospect that paccatory
project may be yet DEVISED together with the departure
Of members during the recess, many to New York, to
consult their constituents gives quiet tone TO the
city than it has enjoyed the session commenced
The acknowledgment that for conciliatory
exists is deemed satisfactory by some Southern
members, but by all. Among the latter those
who take extreme views and II is extremely doubtful
whether any mode Of adjustment can be offered which
will prove satisfactory to them. 1t is understood they
are in consultation this evening respecting the course
they shall pursue upon this the opening effort to effect
accommodations.
paper was in circulation in the House OF Representa-
tves day signed by large number Of extreme South
ern members together with several members from the
states Of North Carolina Tennessee and Arkansas stating
that in their opinion there hope Of reconciliation
adjustment and urging the Southern States to put them
selves in readiness for immediate secession.
Senator wigfal resumed and concluded his speech in
the Senate to-day He was bold, brilliant and defiant
and was listened TO with wrapt attention by audience
sparkling with gay women and sombre with grave
men. The gravity OF Hon. Preston King, Of New
York, was sadly disturbed during eloquent burst
honorable
laughed in Mr. wigfal's face The circumstance rather
disturbed the equanmy Of the Senate and galleries. but
happy rhetorical sally from the Texas Senator restored
It, and the speech was continued amid impressive silence
Al the close Of Senator wigals speech Senator Wade
OF Ohio, procured the floor, and would II supposed
have made retaliatory and iniammatory speech had
prudential and opportune among the repub
advised and secured adjournment In addition TO
this, the rumored achievement to-day, by the Committee
Of Thirty three, Of initiative step towards happier
councils cheers community with the hope that all Is
not yet lost.
Both Senate and House adjourned 10 Monday. In
both instances the mprudence Of possible injurious de-
bate prompted the vote.
Mr. John Cochrane to-day presented 70 the House the
report Of the Commissioners appointed and empowered
inquire and report upon the OF instruction. the
ganzaton and the system Of discipline Of the Military
Academy at West Point. 1t recommends Board Of Re-
vision and five years course Of instruction.
The South Carolina delegation unanimous against
amy attempt 10 interfere with the collection Il
the federal property In the State until every attempt
at negotiation with the general government shall have
been exhausted No additional force is 10 employed on
any Of the forts in the neighborhood OF Charleston
Cpt Foster the engineer in charge, merely carrying
the work which he commenced last September There
have been movements.
NotwNnstandlng the DENIAL 10 the contrary Presi
dent did receive week ago the distinct and exp
cit that South Carolina win resist the fe-
deral authorities during his administration.
The National Convention of Union Prayer Meetings was
in session in this city and passed resolution unanimous
ly recommending all Union Prayer meetings all Chris
tan churches and all praying people TO set apart the rst
Monday In January as day Of humiliation and prayer
in view Of the present dearth Of spiritual things the
churches and the present dangers which threaten the
peace, happiness and prosperity Of our country.
letter from distinguished just received from
Alabama says is certain that the cooperatonsts
OF conservatives viii carry every county in Northern
Alabama the election Of delegates TO the Convention,
and ten or moro in Middle Southern Alabama, thus
rendering doubtful the question to which side viii
triumph in the Convention. Colonel Taylor, leading
Bell man of that state has published letter strongly IA
vcring cooperation II, however, the ordinance Of so
cesson be passed. the conservatives viii insist il be sub
mi,ted to the people fsr ratification.
Private accounts from Georgia state that the conserva
tyes under the lead OF Stephens Johnson jenkins and
others are strong hopes Of carrying majority OF the
members OF the state Convention, and that the conciia
tory tone Of the republicans viii do much 10 strengthen
Southern conservatives.
Major Wayne Of the United states Army, son or Judge
Wayne OF the Supreme Court has been offered the post
Of utan General Of the State Of Georgia. position Of
honor and emolumen,. He has the matter under con-
sidesation. His acceptance Ia highly probable.
Commodores shubrick and Ingraham, both South Caro-
lnians 1t Is understood, win resign in certain ccnn-
gency Other eminent officers will be forced 10 follow
The example.
A gentleman arrived this evening from the border
counties o Virginia reports the secession feeling 10 have
spread with amazing and alarming rapdity in that
gon within the past week As the period OF the meeting
Of the conventions Of the other southern States ap.
proachcs the vgnians feel that their State pride
and their devotion TO Southern interests, demand that
they should affiliate with their Southern brethren,
70 tho extent Of revolution and atmsd resistance
Appointment military gentleman from New Hampshire,
republican who does not expect any Office from Mr.
Lincoln declares he viii open list in his office at home
for the enrolment Of TO ght the southerners the
moment they forcib the execution Of the federal
laws He in favor OF extreme measures Of coercion,
and although he may not speak the sentiments yet he
intimate acquaintance Of, the incoming President
It Is too late to inquire said distinguished gentleman
from the South to-day, whether the North or South
10 blame, but h as clear light that the North alone
can now arrest the ruin that impends
II s understood Kansas win be admitted next week
the democrats not designing desiring 70 interfere with
the wishes Of the republicans.
The senate Territorial Committee WIN also bring for
ward a Territorial organization for Pixies Peak
her seventy thousand inhabitants, who now
without any protection, demanding speedy action In
their behalf Mr. Grow, from the House Committee
wnl also bring forward similar bill, but is understood
designs 10 ipser, clause prohibiting slavery Is 10 be
hoped that he will leave that matter alone the present
naamed s.d critical condition OF aairs IL would
fame the South more.
Hon James T. Brady arrived tonight
Az near az can be ascertaned the total population Of
thc sts,es and Territories Is 81 100000 therefore tho