The Van Buren press., 1860-12-07

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WAsmso7ex, Dee. 8.
ns 1fnss' correspondent says. membeas
OF Congress from North Carolina, Louisia-
ma, Tennessss and Kentucky. represent
shsss States ssroagly for the Union.
tt R4cil2c Rnifruad 0ommitfee will re.
port two routss. ono central aod another
extrems South. The union members pro-
pose that that portion Of the President S
message relating % secession. .ebe submitted
10 Committee of each State and their de-
|cision be accepted as final. II is rumored
that Seward, will this week offer concilia-
tory resolutions, and that John Cochrane
and other prominent members Of both par
ties are engaged in compromise arrange
nents.
Judge Elmore. not Mr. Yancey. has been
by the Governos Of Ala, to con-
Ter with South Carol,na. Jndgs Gilmore is
- ultra secessionist as Mr. Yancey. It
is understood that Mr.. Seward will address
the Senate at an early day and offer series
OF resolutions declaratory Of State rights,
m which he will propose, embodying the
Missouri Compromise line in the Constitu-
tion. The republicans are much divided in
sentiment Is to Mr.. Stewards intention. all
the republicans that have talked w:,.h sou
they will not yield the right T., t.ks sl.vs.
~ iate. - l.s ssrsi;ser;ss-nsither LII,
they yield TO ths .s-opeainp OF the slave.
trade-nor the ~. ut Of Mr.. Lincoln to the
snIa'mous sapcort Of the country and to
n.1e his cabinet as he sees fit. without
sArianation or reservation. "A resolution
viii be thrust in At the earliest moment de-
ciaring the. rights Of State to secede at
will. The preamble sets forth the grieyan.
ces put upon the South by the north, and
the necessity for an Independent govern
msnt. 1t is urged by some, however, that
the movement is undignified and it may be
abandoned. The rssoiutioa would be over
whslmingly rejected and the South Carroll
ns members would then withdraw.
In the House. excessive good humor per-
vaded previous to the Speaker taking the
chair ct noon. On calling the House to or
der, prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Stock
ton. appropriate to the political condition
Of the country, in which he said that the
good and wise men from all sections were
at fault-he emplored the divine blessing
to quiet all distractions and sectional dis
cords. that general brotherly feeling might
be restored and the Union preserved. The
roll of members was then called and about
200 responded to their names. Mr.. Nc
Kents from Pennsylvania. appeared in placf
of Mr.. Schwsrz. deceased. Mr.. Barratt oe
No., and John Young Brown of KY. sew
orally appeared and were qualified. A mes
sage was received from the Senate anoounc
ing the appointment Of Senators Bigler.
Mason and Collamer. . Committee ON the
part of the Senate, to wait on the Presi-
dent and inform him that quorum of both
House was in attendance and ready to re-
csive any communication he may be pleas
ed to make. Messrs. Moorehead, Bocock,
and Adams of KY, were appointed said
Committee on the part of the House.
BosroN. Dec. 3.
Redpath's John Brown meeting at IRE
mont Temple. was taken possession of by
Union men. who appointed Richard S. Fay.
chairman, and passed resolutions denounc-
ing Brown. justifylny his execution and
land atin~ -fi,L~--L-:4:
endeavored to get hcaring-6nally the
police were called in and amid much con-
fusion the hall was cleared and the temple
closed by order of the Mayor.
AUGUSTA. GA, Dec. 3.
All banks of this city suspended specie
payment this morning. The maximum
rate for sight-drafts on New York, is per
cent premium.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.
The Presidents message is condemned by
the extumists from both north and south,
while conservative members, including
those from the border slaves.s.states, approve
in the main, the general principles enunci
ated. Among the arrivals to-day, are rep
resentatives Crawford of Ga, Reagan of
Texas, Landman. La. and Barksdale Of
Miss. Mr.. Morris of Ill.,, will tomorrow
again endeavoring to introduce and obtain
q vote on his union resolutions, which was
read in tho House to- day. Advance copies
Of the President s. message were sent as far
south IS Charleston, s. c.
New YoRk, Dec. 5.
The Herald's Washington correspondent
says the commander of Fort Moultrie at
Charleston, has called on the War Depart
ment, for additional troops and munitions,
II is understood that the President and Sec
retsry Of War are favorable to the demand.
but the other members Of the Cabinet diff
fer.
WAsmsGroH, Dec. 4th.
The Senate assembled at noon. Prayer
ives offered up. Nj. Pagh appeared and
took his seat. The Journal WAS read. Mr..
Hale moved that number Of volumes be
Published IN sslasioa to the Pacific Railroad
for the - Of the 6enats. Mr. Powell
moved TIE rsfsrsace.of tie Pseeideat's men.
sage. 90 far ~ il relates Il the present DO
litica1 affairs Of the couEtxy to . special
COMMITTEES.
In the House. Mr. Sherman from tke
Con. Of Ways and Means, reported bill
making appropriations for the payment Of
invalid aud other pessioass Aiso. bill
for the support Of the West point Military
Acadsmy-rsferred to Com. Of Whole on
State of Union.
OswEao, N. T., Dec. 3.
Hon. D. G. Littleiohn has prosecuted
Horaee Gsseley. Of the n. Y. Tribune for