Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-12-20
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WASHINGTON, December l8.-James r.
Marks arrived here this afternoon. with the
Electoral vote of Louisiana. He reports
that the Louisiana Legislature refuse almost
unanimously, to appoint commissioners to
other States, being determined to act with
out advice or consultation. This is under
stood to be Senator Slidelps programme,
and to have been carried through the Legis-
lature under his immediate advice.
Hon. John O. Burch has written a letter
to California, giving his views and advice in
the present crisis. He recommends raising
aloft the independent flag of California, and
calling on the enlightened nations to ac-
knowledge their independence should the
dissolution Of the Union be forced upon
them.
Mr.. Hamlin, President elect, called
on General Scott, and held long conference
with him on the condition of the country
The General expressed the hope that all the
difficulties would be overcome, and quiet
restored.
Mr.. Hamlin also had a long interview with
General Cass who still adheres to his orig
inal policy.
1t is generally conceded that Wade
speech reflects more fairly and fully the po-
sition of the Republican party than any
other, and is fully indorsed by them, al
though Southern men are bitter against him
and his sentiments.
These feelings have greatly increased to-
day, since its publication.
New York Tribune Correspondence
The Pacific Railroad got into tight place
to-day, and was extracted from it by the ex-
cellent management of Mr.. Sherman, who
placed it in a position to be acted upon
whenever the House goes into Committee OF
the Whole as it is expected to do to.mor-
TbaPa ic Aanidad Y,roior;fry Go. he
| measures, including Western and Southern
members, who discredit all hope of the
Union, but who were on the alert to-day
when this bill was up.
The rumor of General Scotts resignation
is entirely unfounded, and never had a par
ticle of probability to warrant it. He is
devoted to the Union now as ever and
ready and willing to perform his whole duty
No nomination has yet been sent to the
| Senate for Attorney General.
The President to- day telegraphed to Ed
ward N. Stanton, who is now in Ohio, with
the hope that Mr.. Stanton would accept the
| position. ..
The Conference Committee was in session
three hours to. day. Governor Winslow, oi
North Carolina, was in the Chair.
The proposition offered by II. Winter Da-
Wis, of Maryland, was adopted with but two
dissenting voices. 1t requests the several
State laws, to see if there are any in conflict
with the Constitution of the United States
especially that portion having reference stC
the Fugitive slave Law, and earnestly re-
quests such States, if there be any, to repea
such laws.
The proposition is to be sent to each State
| The bill accompanying the above PROPOSE
ton, offered by Mr.. Davis at the SECOND
meeting of the Committee, requiring Mar
shals to oSliver fugitives to the Distric
| Judge in the district of the State escaped
from, and guaranteeing a jury trial of indem
nifty in lieu Of personal---very. bills, and Il
guard against kidnapping, was called up and
on motion of Mr.. Morrill,, of Vermont, wa
referred to q committee to consist of tn
members from the border States.
New York World Correspondence
More recent developments show that th
whole Ohio caucus, last night, was decidedI
Union. There were many disturbing ele
ments. Democrats and Republicans wer
suspicious of each other, lest some thin
duplicating might be said. Mr.. Vallandig
ham said he had no objection to coercinI
forces marching through, but these shoul
not make the battle-ground in his district
A violent debate followed, of three hour!
duration.
The Mayor of this city has investigate
the rumoTs that $500 men are concesle
here for purposes hostile to the peace of tn
city, and finds that there is no cause for til
alarm.
Senator Wade, it is alleged, has receive
letters threatening his personal safety siuc
his speech.
The Republicans will insist on the Kaust
Bill being pressed to final vote on MondaI
| II hainu mada the snecial order for that dal