The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-12-28
( From the WASHINGTON Star, ThursIav evs,iuo. !
THE lLR Ea II DEF L IA riAM

the man in the moon, and expresses entire conf
dence in his ability to restore the bonds to
the Interior Department, if the Government will
reduce its demand for bail for his appearance to
answer any indictment that may be brought against
him, to amount which he can possibly obtain
here. The amount asked. it will be remembered
is S500,00O and it is required that the bondsmen
must have their property or other means bound
thus in the District of Columbia He declares that
his personal active exertons are necessary to ena-
Bile him to accomplish the return of the bonds as
explained above.
Yesterday afternoon, Messrs. Gait and FAINT
sureties for Goddard Bailey in this case appeared
before the magistrate and surrendered him to the
olncers OF the law, and he again placed in
jail, where he awaits further action. In regard to
bail Tor Russell, it agreed that 5000 900 of thu
$500 600 bail required might be given by parties
outside the jurisdiction of this court. Accordingly.
the following named gentleman from Missouri came
forward and entered into bond to the extent of
SIPS goo, leaving the sum of SIS 900 outside bail
still wanting: Hon. Jas. S. Green, SOS, O0O Hon.
). H. Woodson, $40, GOO; Hon. William Girrish
S25, 600; Hon. Richard H. Porter, $50 600; Ion.
Beverly D. Williams. (kansas,) $1,000; Hon.
Thomas p. Akers, 1000. Cornelius Wendell,
Esq, came forward and gave 500 900 towards the
$500 900 bail required to be given by citizens of
this District. No further bail is offered, and Mr.
Russell remains in Jail.
BY TELGRAPH.1
WAsuINGroN, Dec. 27.-Mr. Thomas, of Tenn.
has been appointed the House committee to in.
vestgate the facts connected with the abstraction
OF the bonds from the Interior Department, in the
place of Mr.. Bocock, excused. 1t is expected that
the committee may hold some of their meetings in
New York.
The following is the bill of Injunction issued by
the United States Circuit Court, District of New
DIRK, on W Wednesday, restraining the Bank of the
Republic from parting with any of the stolen
bonds that it might have in its possession:
The United States of America and Jacob Thomp-
SON secretary OF the Interior Us. William H. Rus
Seil-Magors and Waddell, comprising the firm of
Russell, Mayors & Waddell, Goddard Bailey. the
Bank of the Republic and James T. Soutter. Presi-
dent thereof. This is a bill filed by the District
Attorney OF this District. 1t sets forth that on or
about the 18th of July, A. D., 1860, Jacob Thomp-
son, the Secretary of the Interior, had in his GUS
tody various bonds, which it sets FORTH and which
were in an iron safe in the building occupied by
the Department of the Interior in the care and
custody of Goddard Bailey; that Bailey 'c0ufedera-
ting with Russell, Mayors Il Waddell to rob the
United States Of the same, unlawiuy and feIoni-
Ousy distracted them from the safe and placed
them in the hands of RUSSELL Mayors & Waddell,
as appears by receipt given for them follows:
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. I3, 1860.
We acknowledge to have received from Goddard Bailey
the 18th of July last and at various times subsequent
ly, the following bonds, viz:
Missouri 1870 goo
North Carolina 6s January and July. -. 296 900
North Carolina 6's, April and October. 81 900
tennessee 6s'.'.. Jas, Geo
Making tota.... ........................g $4,000
which agree to return to the said Goddard Bailey or
to his assigns on demand
As collateral security for the return of the above de
scribed bonds have deposited with the said Goddard
Bailey acceptances of Hon. John B Floyd Secretary of
War to the amount OF eight hundred and seventy thou
sand dollars RUSSELL mayors & WADDELL.
Deliver the above described bonds to the Secretary Of
the Interior GODDARD BAILEY
The bill further alleged that Russell, NJ agors &
Waddell, or some other person, have hypothecated
or deposited considerable portion of said bonds
with the Bank of the. Republic, which now holds
them.
Wherefore the compainants prayed for a decree
that the bonds be delivered up to them, ana that
the Bank of the Republic and its President might
be enjoined from parting disposing of any of
the bonds in their possession or under their con-
troll.
Upon this bill the District Attorney moved for
an injunction, and the Judge ordered thereupOn
that the injunction issue prayed for in the bill
FACTS AND RUMORS FROM WASHINGTON.
The Washington Commissioners, Messrs. Orr,
Barnwell and Adams, reached this city on Wednes-
day evening By the Southern mail line. Their
rival caused very little excitement. They have ia
ken private quarters on Franklin avenue where,
removed from the curiosity and crowds which dis
tinguish the hotels on the avenue. they will have a
better opportunity of comforting with those who
materially aid them in the object of their visit
| understand that they made the President an in
formal visit this evening, for the purpose OF paying
their respects, and that, in the of the
yersatOn, it distinctly intimated that they were
instructed, and would make a demand, in the
name of South Carolina, for the unconditional and
instant surrender of the forts in Charleston harb0r
an equitable settlement concerning all other matters
between the State and the General Government to
be left for future treaty. This preciptancv is ex-
cused the ground that it is now difficult to pre-
vent the mob in Charleston from attacking the
forts, and that, unless they at surrendered
the State authorities will be unable to restrain the
Infatuated people. The Commissioners will, among
other things, attempt to treat with the President
for the conveyance of mails through South Carroll
na, the surrender of the Notifications, the recogni-
ton Of her independence, the establishment Of
treaty of amity and commerce, &c.
| saw a letter from of the soldiers at Fort
Sumter to his mother to-day. He says the fort is
in excellent condition for Defence full of ammuni-
ton and arms, and with few more men, could de-
fv any enemy that could approach it. He SAYS all
hands expect conflict, and feel greatly alarmed at
the prospect because their numbers are small
They hope the Government will do something to aid
them-if not they will defend the fort to the best
of their ability. The closing words are quite touch
ing and solemn.
In the Committee of Thirty three Adams, of
Massachuse It's, offered the proposition respecting
New Mexico and will report the same to the COM
mttee himself. Coming from the most radical
man in the North this is regarded a back down.
Kellogg, of Illinois, asked if they to concede
so much of the Republican platform, why not give
up everyt thing demanded respecting the Terrific
ries-especiay as the system of slavery in New
Mexico the worst OF any on the Continent
Kellogg, of Illinois, Tappan, of New Hampshire,
| and Washburn, of Wisconsin, voted against it,
District Judge of New Mexico appeared before the
committee at the last meeting, and stated that the
Territory had seven hundred and fifty white native
citizens, two thousand Mexican citizens under the
Guadalupe Hidalso Treaty, three thousand Next
can aliens fOrv-four thousand poems and forty four
thousand Indians, about half cviized total, about
ninety thousand. There fifty slaves only most
| ly servants of army and Federal officers.
The prospect of a settlement is by no means
bright and vet if the Republicans would only agree
| n wis of of tot
proposed by MIR. Crittenden, by which the North
| would get nine hundred thousand square miles and
the South about two hundred and eighty thousand
square miles it is believed the whole difficulty
would be settled in thirty days time and the whole
country restored to peace.
The report OF mass meeting at Carlysle, on the
border of Maryland sent here, resolving that the
Government cannot recognize secession, and must
fore if necessary, is regarded strong indi
cation of what is the feeling Of the people of Penn
sylvania.
Northern Republican members Of Congress, re-
turned to-day report the tone of their constituents
hostile to any compromise. Hon. Mr.. Burlington,
of Massachusetts, returns confirmed in his anti
slavery convictions. New Hampshire members
write home, advising reorganization of the mill
tia, TO render them more efficient in case OF emer-
gency.
Hon. Thaddeus Stevens has returned from
holiday visit to Pennsy lvania He says he did not
meet man during his absence who advised any
.'back down" on the part of the Republicans. He
1t is rumOred here that the money strngency
has at last reached the Mint at Philadelphia
There is no want of gold bullion-indeed the guam
tity, from the large mportations at New York, is
unusually large This finds its way to the Mint
for coinage. But the scarcity of silver is so great
err that the difficulty is to get enough for the usual
alloy, and unless supply to meet this extraordina
ry demand is found, scarcity OF coin Is likely to
be felt in the ordinary business of the country.
Mr.. Etheridge, of Tennessee, will speak at Balti-
more next week.
THE KANSAS RAID.
The Secretary of War has received despatch
from Gen. Harvey. 1t contains all the principal
facts connected with Montgomery's raid, and throws
light in regard to the object and purposes of
the funds that being collected for suffering Kan
sas. After recounting the movement of the troops
sent after Montgomery, he says:
believe that Mongomerys band is fully large
to be that they protect each other
by perjury assassination, and in every way possible
Their object is, declared publicly by themselves to
protect fugitive slaves in the Territory assist them
away whenever opportunity Offers taking them
East and receiving sixty dollars head and driving
out of the Territory all who oppose them in SO doing.
large portion of the population the border either be-
those who do not dare not oppose them give norma
ton concerning them. am satisfied that the greater
part if all of the donations which to sufferers
in Kansas into the hands of this band and greater
portion of it is perverted from the intended by
chasing and munitions of for carrying their
plans 1t would take large force to thoroughly break
this band.
Montgomery has regularly organized band of about
sixty men, who receive ten dollars per month, besides
portion of the rosberes &C. and also spies and runners