Worcester daily spy., 1860-12-14
Gossip at Warrington.


From the New York Tribune
WASHINGTON, Dec l2-The only assurance
received by the president that the forts in
South Carolina should not be seized, and the
collection OF revenue not obstructed, came
from Mr.. Trescolt, assistant secretary Of stale,
and portion of th' South Carolina delegation
in congress, who promised TO use their lntlu
ence, and had already taken measures to that
effect. They are not authorized to speak for
the conventio and have no means OF con.
trolling it. These very pledges may be the
means Of precipitating collision between the
state and federal authorities, il not fully un-
derstood.
The finance committee of the senate have
agreed to take up the tariff next, on the refer.
ence of MIR. MorrilIs bill and Mr.. Krlt's
amendment TO revise the act of 1916. The
democratic majority will endeavor to prevent
legislation at this session, and nothing tut Il
compulsory order OF the senate will carry any
bill Yet it is universally conceded that the
condition OF the treasury demands some modi.
fcation OF the tariff, by which increased reve.
nue. may be obtained.
| hear from Richmond, Va, that Mcssrs.
Kent, Paine & Co., the largest dry goods house
IN that city, have discharged all but four of
their clerks. MessrS. Anderson & Co., pro-
prietOrs OF the Trdegar iron works, have
dlSChdl SCu from elSHt nunultu 10 nine nun
dred hands, and retained The rest Oh only one
half pay, There is great depression there in
all branches Of trade
MIR. Cameron authorizes a contradiction of
the statement that lie is a candidate for place
III Mr. Lincoln's cabinet, or has countenanced
any effort for that purpose.
From the y Y Times.
WASHINGTON, De-. 12-lntense interest
was manifested in the house to day, while the
resolutions were being submitted fer reference
to the select committee of thirty three but
those which attracted special attention were
offered by Mr.. Shermau, as they were regard
ed as expressing the sentiments Ot the republi.
eau party proper, Great disappointment was
evlnccd when it was ascerlaiued that these
resolutions proposed no amendment to tile
constitution, but atfirmSl is present efficiency
Inc other resolutions were very good,' but
were looked upon us merely individual opin-
ions.
1t is understood that some of the South Ca.
rolina delegates to the state convention advo.
cate sending a commissioner to the federal
government, to negotiate the terms for remain.
ing Ill the Union, and that Stephens of Geor.
gla advocates the same plan, and is pledged TO
IT, If 50, 1t will have the desired effect OF Civ
ing time, whereby the Union may be saved
Hon Cyrus AIlrich of Minnesota is men-
toned by many here for the office OF commis-
slnner Of the general land Office, under the in.
coming administration. His long experience
as land officer il the west, together with his
thorough knowledge of the details OF our land
system, pre;emnently qualities him tor the
position.
Reports are still current that Wade and
Wilson are prepared, and will speak soon ON
the crisis, i'll the senate. Several parties ar.
rived tins evening from New England, New
York, and tile northwest, drawn hither by the
prospects o. trouble concerning the Union.
Senator Wilson has addressed letter to
Caleb Gushing, in reply to his late speeches,
III which Gen. CuslIing's record in congress is
shown up in manner not tlattering TO Cush-
ing's consistency. This letter will appear in
print in few days, and will take strong
ground for tile maintenance of the constitution
as it is.
From the New York Herald.
WPsHINGTON, Dee. 12.-Mr Crows assur-
ance to-day, that when he calls up his bills
for the organization of the territories he shall
give an opportunity to any gentleman who
desires to move 10 strike out the clause relat.
ing to slavery, and that the republicans will
then vote for the bills if it is the will of the
house that they shall pass in that form, gave
great confidence to the southern members that
the republicans intend TO show fair play.
MIS- EtIWaruS, Il sister OF Mrs. Lincoln, and
niece OF The latter, Mary Wallace, a beauti.
tu miss Of 49, will accompany Mr.. Lincon's
family to Washington, and assist Mrs. Lincoln
in doing the honors at the presidents levees.
Mr.. Nlcolay, the present confidential secretary
OF Mr.. Lincoln will undoubtedly act in the
same capacity here. Mrs. Edwards is an ac-
complishcd Kentucky lady, and has recently
been visiting at Andover, Massachusetts.
VIM. Babe a member of the state republi
can committee OF California, and Mr.. Farwell
editor OF the Alta California, are her urging
the passage of Pacific railroad bill. The
former is bearer of the proceedings of a CON
venlon IN favor of a Pacific railroad. Mr.
Scott presented them to day
MIR. Wigal's attack upon the wide awake
organization Of the north in the senate to day
is regretted, as it will have the tendency to II
rltatc instead OF allay the present exciting
state of the public mind