Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-15
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what the Correspondents say.
The Springfield, H., correspondent Of the Cincin-
natl Commercial under date of December 18TH says:
1t would well be supposed that the present rapid
succession Of important events would induce the SEN
sation writers stationed at Washington in the inter
/ est OF the New York press. to abandon their old
trick Of nTenting story to-day in order to be able
TO contradict it tomorrow. But the following ex
| tract from the Geographic correspondents Of the
Daily Times. shows that this scandalous habit is still
/ persisted in:
private letters received from Mr. Lincoln by a
special friend of his here, urge moderation and for
| bearance. He desires everything done that is pos
sible without regarding his party at the North, to
harmonic the sections. He speaks IN high terms of
the articles in the New York Times and the Albany
! EUeliq Journal"
can oiUe yos- readers the most positirs assurance
that the ADORE IS canton fabrication from beginning 10
! end TheTe is not an atom Of truth IN H. 1fT. Lin
coin has rot 1criten line 10 that day other effect
that couI6 possibly influence Congress IN ana lody
He would deem it both improper and presumptuous
| to NEEDLE with Congressional matters previous to
his inauguration. The true motives of the invOun-
tary backsliding of certain New York journals are
furthermore, well understood out here. The throbs
of Wall street are known to have produced certain
sudden pangs of contrition. But Mr.. Lincoln is
above bulling and bearing.
1t was confidently asserted in the course of last
evening" that information has Leen received at the
State House from Washington. removing all appre-
tensions TO the position of Mr.. Seward. He
is reported to disapprOve of Weeds and Webb's
latest gyratons, and TO incline toward passive firm
ness.
The proceedings of Congress are watched with
daily-increasing interest The procrastinaton poll
cy, as reflected in the Committee of Thirty-Three,
and the other maneuvres, is strongly indorsed'
Concession and compromise movements are believed
to do more good than the mere gain of time"
The Washington correspondent of the same date,
says:
Sherman's bold project for the wholesale manu-
facture of new States at fell swoop Of Kansas,
Arizona, Utah. New Mexico, Dacotah and Washing
ton is sense tional. Some of the most radical Re-
publicans and sundry holder Union men favor it
eagerly 1t not offered in the spirit Of compro
mise but to remove the slavery question out of poll
tics.
The same correspondent, under date of the 10th,
says:
But two days ago Senator King, of New York,
and other Republicans evinced at once their patri-
otsm and their comprehension of the public peril,
by waiting upon James Buchanan, President of the
United States. to prOter their support of any just
policy he might propose for the execution of the
laws. His blood is as cold as that of snake, and
received his visitors with chilling fOrmay Others
called upon SeHatar Douglas, and am glad to say
that he received them like man and patriot
A few days hence he will meet other distinguished
Republicans at the hosptable table of distinguish
cd Republican Senator. Party divisions are being
swept away by the common sense Of common ca
lamity.
The great point now at issue concerns the policy
to be adopted in the premises. Many contend that
the laws shall be executed at IohaeUer cost Of blood
and treasure. But the end of this would oe the sub
jugatiOn Of the South, without accomplishing any
good ends excepting to establish the idea of the |
energy of the government, while it would positively
weaken the Union by compelling the obedience of |
reluctant and embittered foes who would constantly
maintain the attitude of rebelliOus colonies. The |
current of the public mind, however acts strongly
towards the execution of the laws by the power of /
the sword.
On the other hand some of the statesmen resist /
an appeal to arms from prudential motives They /
consider that the conditions upon which 1t IS pro-
posed TO maintain the integrity of the government /
altered by the large number of States involved /
in rebellion, and they regard wiser and better for
the North to dismiss the South peaceably, when she
requests it. The bold and vigorous will finally de-
eide this question.
Last night Senator Crittenden received letter
from Ex-GOv. Morehead of Kentucky, from Louisi-
ana. in which he bewalled the wide spreading ca
lamiiy, saying iAl is lOst-LoUisiana, too viii CO..
Mr.. Corwin is preparing speech upon the crisis,
which will probably be REVERSAL OF the entire
subject. 1t is said Senator Wade is preparing to
present the jagged points of the cOntroversy-at |
the proper time, and am credibly informed that
Mr. Douglas will at an early day define his position
on the great subject. Other prepared speeches will
be delivered until the eoquence of all parties
hausted when Congress will be finally brought
down to a realizing sense of the rugged issue"
The Washington correspondent of the Cincinnati
Gazette under date Of the 18th says:
The Pacifcation Committee of Thirty-three had
their first meeting for business today. Hawkins
Of Florida was the only absent member. BOyce of !
Of South Carolina present, but took no part in
the proceedings. An ex-menbcr of Congress from |
North Carolina, on motion OF Mr. Millson, was ap-
pointed clerk.
There was a general interchange of views, but
no positive action was taken Messrs Davis of Mary
land Nelson of Tennessee, and Reuben Davis of Mis-
sissippi spoke The latter detailed the grievances
Of the South, occupying an hour and a half with
his remarks. Several Republicans responded, e.
pressing conservative views. The whole point at |
issue is the Territorial question.
The Committee adjourned at Pm, after an in
erchange of views, and with decided prospects of
being able to agree upon satisfactory report {
Some Of the ultra Republicans are alarmed lest
the Committee may commit the party TO something
Objectionable to them. The correspondent of the
Charleston Courier, under date of Dec. 18th, says
The Massachusetts, Delegation are in a terrible
stew at the turn affairs have taken. They had a
meeting to-day, when It was agreed to send for John
come here and confer personally with the South
Carolina Delegation, and assure them that the sent
ncuts of the Republicans on the slavery question
nave been grossly misreprcsentcd. VIII anybody |
believe him ~
The Special Committee Of Thirty-three have met
and organized. They had two meetings but Mr. |
Hawkins Of Florida, was absent each time. Mr..
Rust, Of Arkansas WAS also absent, but from other
causes. :
The Southern members express desire TO have an
early report from the Committee and great impor !
lance is attached to its action. r
Gen. Cass viii publish appeal to the country J
n behalf of the Union. He really thinks the Union
an vet be saved. =
Secretary CObb's letter, containing exposition ,
If his views on the disturbing issues before the
country, VIII appear tomorrow. Considerable in :
crest is manifested in regard to 1t. .
4 CHANGE-The Banner speaking of the creed Of t
he Republican party says:
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