Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-31
Gen. Wool and the president.

The New York World gives the following
account of what took place between the presi-
dent, Gen. Wool and Gen. Ca8s, just previous
to the withdrawal of Gen. Cass from the cab
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at is well known to the country that Gen.
Wool, the commander Of the military depart
ment Of the east, which includes South Caro-
lima, is one OF the ablest and most respected
officers Of the army; that in rank he stands
next to Gen. Scott; and that in politics he has
always been consistent democrat. We learn
from an authentic and entirely trustworthy
source, that, previous to the resignation of
Secretary Glass; Gen. Wool wrote him most
earnest letter, explaining to him the necessity,
and urging on him the importance Of reinforC.
ing the garrison in Fort Moultrie We have
not seen the letter, but have been furnished
with notes OF its contents, written out from
recollection, so that we are able to recapitulate
its most important points.
The purpose of the letter was to induce
Gen. Cass to use bis influence with the presi
dent to procure reinforcements for Fort Moul.
trie, as Il measure promotive of peace and pre-
ventive of bloodshed. If the garrison is not
strengthened, said Gen. Wool, it will be at
tackled, and will be defended to The last The
sacrifice OF life, he continued, and consequent
tumult and excitement, would most certainly
lead TO civil war, and the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of
the republic. After depicting the terrible con-
sequences, he mpLored Gen Cass, urgently and
pathetcally, to use his influence to have troops
sent to Charleston. After pressing this matter
on Gen. Cass attention, Gen. Wool went on to
slate his opinion that, in case Of war, no coun-
try is less prepared than the south 1t has
neither money nor means while, of all coun.
tries not possessing a standing army, the
north nv ftta character Of ifS
best prepared for immediate war.
With regard to Mr.. Buchanans fears of
arousng and inflaming the South Carolnans,
Gen. Wool said it was impossible to enrage
and madden them more than they are now al
ready maddened and enraged. What, in his
opinion, was needed, is firm opposition and
show OF preparation to meet them. The fact
OF Gen. Cass having received this letter, con
| tanning these urgent representations, from the
officer commanding the military department in
winch the South Carolina forts are situated
does not in any degree detract from the merit
OF his resignation, but rather enhances it,"
THE OLD YEAR.-The almanac for the year
died without groan. lie seemed as vigorous
only the day before as the first day of his lite
and held his own to the last moment. Were
it not that another child of the same family.
bearing the same general features, and anna.
rently OF the same temper, is ready to take his
place. we should be inconsolable. For no 9th.
friend have we to whom we can go for adj.
vice as we could to him. He spoke mostly in
figures. His knowledge in various things
was not small, and was exceedingly practical.
He held converse with the stars and seemed
to know what was going on among all the
planets. He was fond of looking after the
tides he kept a calendar Of various events
and days. We seldom took in hand an i'm.
portant matter without consulting him, and
never found his judgment of events wrong.
Nothing pleased him more than on some win.
ter night to be drawn forth and held before the
glowing fire, and be persuaded into spiritual
conyerse.-Hemy Ward Beecher.
DIR. Casimir Daumas, in an article upon
ladies dress, remarks lit was Catherine de
Medicis who first introduced into France the
use of the corset; thus naugurating against
her sex a ST. Bartholomew hundredfod
more mulderous than that which cost Colgny
his life"
On the IN of January next will be held at
chicago national tournament of gymnasts,
whlch WIN commence operations and continue
two weeks, Prizes amounting TO 800 are
offered, and Strong men" from all parts of the
Union are expected Mr.. Curtis, Chicago
gymnast, will contest the prize for strength
with Dr. Windship Of Massachusetts.