The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-13
W6WO uUOWu WHOuuWUs OWs
Passage Of the Treasury Note
Bill in the Senate.
Philip F. Thomas Confirmed as
Secretary Of the Treasury.
INTERESTING PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
Propositions for the Settlement Of the
Pending Troubles.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE.
The Programme Of Settlement Offered
by Louisiana.
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Slashing Secession Speech of
Senator Wigfan.
The Position Of the New York City
Representatives.
PURCHASE OF A GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
PURCHASE OF A GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE,
&C., &C., &c.
our DISPATCHES FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL, 1850
The Senate proceedings to-day marked by
spirited Southern speech by Senator Wgfa The repub
beans are gee IT, they say it will rally their
breaking forces in the North.
Senator Trumbull will not address the Senate at pre-
sent nor will other republican Senator's unless the
tide Of events Should present favorable opportunity
Senator Wilson has brochure in press in reply TO Gene
raj Cushing of Massachusetts. 1t will appear in few
days, and probably produce a sensation.
No New York papers came to hand this evening in
consequence of the train breaking down. The passengers
arrived safely The receipt of papers creates great
vacuum in Washington intelligence.
II is reported good authority that influential
publican committee from New York will visit Washing
ton urge upon the republican members of the Com
mttee of States the necessity Of libcray. The party
have as yet made proposition of reconciliation, nor is
there yet any indication they will do so at present
prominent New York politician declares that the
publcans have already declared against the South
by the indifference of their chief in the present srug
gle and that there will be Southern State in the
confederacy by the 1st Of February
The Senate confirmed John b. Weller as Minister to
Mexico.
AT the meeting Of the Committee Of states-the Chair
man. Hon. Tom Corwin, in the chair, and all the
bers present including Boyce, Of South Carolina except
Mr.. Hawkins-Samuel Sawyer, Of Norfolk, Virginia,
democrat who Collector Of the port under Perce's
administration, elected Clerk. desultory discus
sion on general Of practical business import
ance occurred in which several members participated
No distinct proposed The discussion wa
of an amicablc nature, tending TO accommodation and
lasted about four hours The committee adjourned to
meet at twelve O'Clock tomorrow, when the House pro-
position will be considered
Private reports from Louisiana speak OF that State a.
overwhelmingly In favor OF secession.
There Is nothing from the South calculated to lessen
the excitement except report received through repub
lcan channels that the agitation in Charleston not
intense.
The secessionists think that Senator wgfas speech
will open the eyes Of the republicans, and the repub
think said speech viii open the eyes Of their
stuents, and roarm them in their anti slavery notions
Anairs becoming more and more complicated, and
the factions more and more bitter.
II is believed that If the Senate Committee could be
constituted might be proposed calculated
70 aay the excitement and the bonds Of union
WASHINGTON, Dec. II, 1850.
The Navy Department received dispatches this morn,
ing from flag officer Pendcrgrast brought by the Pawnee,
which has Just arrived Philadelphia with dates from
Vera Cruz TO the 9th Of November. Mr.. McIane
despatched Captain Hartstein, commanding the
Pawnee, 10 Tampno, 70 act In conjunction
with Consul Chase in securing pro rd distribution TO
such Of our citizens interested in the seizure Of the
conducta Of Specie which was made some time ago by
the liberal party. The Governor Of Tampco, however,
refused 70 acccdc 10 our demands Capt Hartstein
made a solemn protest against the Governors action,
and on his return Cruz reported the matter 70
our Minister. or course Minister laid the matter
before tho Juarez government.
Al the last session OF Congress a law passed Great
ing Macon port Of entry, for the purpose Of intro
ducng foreign merchandise intended 10 be exhibited at
the fair that place the nth inst vessel has ar
rived at Savannah from Europe with goods intended for
this exhibition. The goods win be transported in bond
from Savannah TO Macon and there bonded for waehous
ing After closing the exhibition the goods, Il required,
win be withdrawn and the duties paid II not they viii
be bonded for expectation Mr. Guthrie special agent Of
the Treasury Department left this evening for Macon 70
look after the interests Of the government
There considerable talk among Of the southern
Senators that order prevent the catastrophe which
they contend the Inauguration OF Lincoln would bring
upon the country they absent themselves from the
vention c the two houses required By The constitution
20 be present when the votes opened and counted
II has come to the knowledge OF government that
persons engaged at the instance of the late Peruvian
Legation here writing exparte articles for newspapers 10
relation TO our dfnculty with that government The
articles regarded entire misrepresentation
the law and facts OF the controversy.
The House Judiciary Committee have authorized Mr.
Reynolds Of New York TO report In favor q mpcaching
Judge waiross for the following rcasonsFrst tn
ground OF corrupt proceedings in the OF oopey
Spencer involving the title large tract Of land in Texas
in which wa,rous had interest second also for i'm
proper conduct the Cavasas third for being
gagged with various persons In violation Of tho laws Of
Texas issuing fraudulent and forged land certificates
knowing them be such and cndeavoring 70 have them
pronounced valid by the courts and procuring patent
thereon and for getting up fictitious writs IN his own
courts 70 accomplish that purpose.
Asi n'imated yesterday, Henry Ledyard will uudoubt
cy succeed Nj Tescott Assistant Secretary state
M Leiyard long residence abroad q diplomatic cha
racer AMI his agreeable personal and social ana see
render this appointment especially acceptable the
pecmstc corps residing In Washington will he long
time, however, before the Department Of State under
any administration. viii be fortunate as 20 secure
for that post a gentleman eukncntiy qualified
Mr. Trcscott The President aud Secretary cass part
with him with great reluctance but the position which
south Carolina has taken regard 20 difficulties between
the two sections rendered his resignation imperative
The Joint Committee Printing. NJ meeting day,
confirmed the action of the Superintendent Of Public
Printing IN purchasing the printing establishment or
Wendell A Go. This is the hrst step in establishing