New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-25
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WASHINGTON, Tuesday Jan. "a, 1860.
MIR. CORwINs SPEECH.
Mr.. Cerwin held the rapt attention of ths
House nearly four hours to-day, in concluding one of
the most statesmanlike and eloquent speeches yet
heard, in vindcation of the principles Of the Re-
publican party, the power of Congress over tho
Territories, and general review of national poll
tics. IL was fully equal to his best eforts aud re-
yiyed recollection of days when great minds d.
,ected public councils. AL sides congratulated hun
at the close, and his glowing peroration to the
Union was answered with an bathurst Of applause
from the crowded galleries.
ANOTHER HEAD OFF.
Mr.. Austin, Collector at Boston, being suspected
of Douglasism, though one Of the most devoted ad-
herents of the Administration and it's policy, has
forfeited his official head, and will be succeeded by
John Appleton. The President was at first reuc-
tant to make the change, but Secretary COBB
claimed the responsibility as belonging to his de-
partment. and demanded the sacrifice. Mr.. Apple
ton expected the French mission, but was oyerrued
by the demands of Mr.. FaulkLers Virginia infiu-
ence, though Mr. F. was appointed against the
protest of many leading Southern men. The fact
is well ascertaned that if sectional issue had not
been raised against him in the Senate, he would
have been rejected, having been finally sustained
by some of the very men who were most anxious TO
rebuke what is still denounced as an unfit ap-
pointment.
The expectation is entertained that Dudley Mann
will succeed Mr.. Appleton in the State Department
notwithstanding his connection with The States,
which has assaled the Administration without
stint Mr. Appeton's loss will be much felt.
THE PREMIERSHIP.
When the Partnership of the Senate was discussed
in Democratic circles, it is said that Mr.. Wendell
exhibited evidence, as claim to consideration, Of
his having expended Sill 900 for the benefit Of the
cause, including $3l, 900 for carrying the Lecomp-
ton bill in modified foIm. These facts are likely
to be ventilated.
THE HARPER's FERRY AFFAIR.
The Committee investigating the Harper's Ferry
affair, have determined not to explore any points
involving Kansas troubles. Hence all testimony
directed to an explanation of the supplies and arms
for support and defense, during that period is to be
beyond the scope of the Committee.
MR.. TOOMBss SPEECH.
Mr. Toombs's demonstration in the Senate was
exceedingly offensive in tone and temper, and in
keeping with the general line of Southern demands,
though more subdued than his colleague, Mr.. Iver-
son, as to Causes for DsunOn.
THE DIsUNlON SENTIMENTS.
Letters to the Southern Opposition from North
Carolina and Tennessee, to-day state that the Dis
union sentiments expressed in the House do not
reflect the opinions of the South, and desire
speeches contradictng this assumption immedi-
atey made. A reaction has begun in earnest and
Helpers book is played out
THE ORGANIZATION.
There is faction here opposed to organization
till after the Presidential election forming q part
of secret conspiracy to resist the plurality rule.
In the present state of feeling in the House, it is
quite probable the debate will take a wide range,
from abelief that no practical result can be immedi
.ately accomplished by repeating ballots. Our
friends still desire to vote steadily.
To the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Jan. "a, 1860.
There are the docket of the Supreme Court three
hundred CAGES, about forty Of which are on appeal
from the California Courts, relative to land claims
involving millions of dollars.
Among the combinations by the Senate to-day was
that of Alexander Dimtry as Minister to Costa Rca-
The Navy Department has been informed that the
steamer Mohican made I miles per hour during
trial trip, on her way to Africa.
The Constellation, San Jacnto, and storeship Supply
were at st. Paul de Loando November n. The Ports
mouth and Mystic were soon expected there.
The Hon. John Cochrane, having recovered from his
illness, was in the House to-day.
There are about three million dollars in possession Of