Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-18
NEhnt ,he Corresponden.s say.


To the Cincinnati Commercial:
WASHINGTON DEC. 12.-The policy of the Republi-
cans in abstainhg from debate has worked admira-
bly, Il has confused the enemy and repressed Grim
nation. The effect of their mastery inactivity !"
was precisely "hit off by Hawkins, Of Florida,
while excusing himself from the Committee of Thir
ty-Three He was declaring that the day of COM
promise is past" and that Florida was bound to Sc
cede. 'What hope Is there that the North will make
any concessions! They do not COVER or shrink -
said he, sweePng the Republican side with tu-
riOus reStculatiOn. Honest confession 1t showed
how disappointed these fire-eating gentlemen are.
They were anticipating square back down, and all
their powers Of penetration failed to discover the
slightest vibration Of Northern Nerve. Extra Gov.
Billy Smith also agonizeds little because the North
wouldn't debate. Curtis of Iowa, told him they d
'hear from the North at the proper time once
heard Of q beldame who vowed she would get di-
vorced from her husband because he whistled i'm
perturbaby when she scolded.
Dec "details Of the Philadelphia Humble Pie
Union Meeting) proceedings. which arrived to-day,
caused profound Indignation. Republicans attribute
them 10 the eminenty respectable cent per centums.
Secessonists laugh them TO scorn. The humIlia-
ton is 100 late.
1t is asserted that Northern Maryland will stub
bornly resist the secession Of that State.
Wade viii speak upon the crisis on Monday. He
will boldly assume that dissolution shall not take
place.
Corwins apartments are constantly thronged with
Union men from South and North whose anxiety is
intense.
Multitudes Of letters continually pour in upon
Congressman from every section of the free States,
encOura g2g them TO tirmuess. Many OF them are
of the pitch in style.
An army officer represents Georgia wildly
agItated as South CaTulina-his reports coming
through army sources.
The Crisis Committee prohibit the publication of
their proceedings excepting those expressly author
lied. They were discussing Compromise several
hours to-day, without action. 4 member says good
feeling prevails.
An army officer assigns As reasons for sending no
troops Charleston that it is useless to send
less than several thousand and there are not that
many in the North, nearly the entire army being al
ready South, and on the Pacific.
Holt is very III with pneumonia.
To the Cincinnati GGzese:
WASHINGTON. Dee. l3-The Paclfication Commit
tee meets daily. talks about "thc alarming state Of
things" INDUCES in the expression Of pat"i-
otto sentiments. and endeavors to inaugurate an
era OF good feeling among its members. \ reason
able amount Of success attends these efforts Many
indulge the benevolent hope that this process viii
continue-for weeks to come. The holidays are
approaching. and a suspension of Congressional
business for two weeks NAV be expected on their
account. Before that date nothing will be DONE
most likely, or any project actually matured. Let
the complaints all come in-the counts Of the mutual
Indictment Of each other BIZ the two sections-the
specification. "a the proofs. The work will then
be fairly laid out, and the task of harmonizing
contraries begin on substantial basis. The spirit
and temper Of the Committee. thus far, are reported
TO be the most encouraging.
Douglas is striking out boldly for apOstOn in the Re
publican ranks lie hopes his nOn-interventIOn dodge
10 be accepted s a basis of compromise, and some
Of his more indiscreet followers openly boast that
the Republicans ARE bound TO come to il vet Tint
Illinois Senator Is looking forward to an imaginary
compromise party at the North, with himself at its
head, and with a magnificent triumph in 1864. to
compensate for his present chagrn
Mr.. Pugh is laudaby scconding the efforts of hit
political leader. and both have shown a commenda-
bic degree of readiness IN taking back and repudia
ting the Anti-RepUbliCan SANDERS to which they
gave currency in the late canvass. Much good may
il do them. They feel the need Of Republican sym
uathy-fnding very little in any other quarter. Mr.
Pugh does not lend any couutenance to secessionsm
as dispatch to an Eastern paper represents. Or
the contrary. he, in common with the Republican
party is for reinforcement of the laws, IN South
Carolina as well as elsewhere.
YoC need not be surprised to hear that Mr.. Lin
coin after the holidays Over-n0t long. say, be
fore the Lenten season beglns-appear here quietly
and unheraded to enter IN earnest, Tor the iiIst
time on the task of choosing his Cabinet advisers
You need not credit any Tumor that assigns an
earlier date To the selection of any officer. Of course
these matters are freely discussed here. Prohabhl
ties may be guessed at. Preferences may be ex
pressed. That is all Nothing will or can be setteS
at present.
NV good friend no State can 90 out Of this Union
unless by c0Rgucng the Union. do not doubt, AND
never have doubted, that the faChOus secessionist
intend TO DO their utmost to destroy this govern
ment I DO not doubt. and | never have DOUBTED
that their reasonable attempt will be failure
Their rebellion will not succeed. The laws viii be
enforced The Constitution and the Union will be
maintained in their integrity The PEOPLE viii tole
rate nothing less. Woe be 10 their representative
who fatcr in this crisis Of threatened rebellion and
revolution. expect 70 see Conventions IN i've, SIN
or eight extreme Southern states declaring their al
legiance at end. ] expect that in every one OF
those States the authority of that Government VIII
be either practically recognized. or else enforced ii
resisted. do not believe any orcrt act viii be per
petrated by those who have talked treason. Ia d
year or two, all these States will probably return
to their allegiance. SO the present crisis " will
end.
To the New York Times:
WARRINGTON. Dec l2-lntlnse interest was mani
tested in the House to-day, while Tie resolutions
we're being submitted for reference to The Selec
Committee Of Thirty-three but those which attract
"a snr AL attention were offered by Mr.. Sherman
as thew we're regarded rs expressing the sentiment
of the tgauhlicau party proper. Great dlSappjlnI
ment was eviuced when II was ascertaIned TIA
these resolutions proposed no amendment TO u
Coustitu ion but affirmed its present efficiency
The other resolutions were very good. but wer
looked upon as merely individual opinions.
So also were the proceedings in the Senate on tn
Treasury Note bill significant. Mr.. Hunter propose
10 reduce the amount from ten 20 three millions
which would carry on the Government TO the 18th c
March next and 10 pledge the proceeds of the sal
of public lands to relieve the Cotton States from an
portion of the debt caused thereby. Nh. Hunter
resolutions it charged, look to the dissolution
the Union.
The impression generally prevails that the PR
ceedngs today have not tendency TO strengthe
the prospects for reconciliation.
Greeley ON Coercion.
From the New York Tribune.