The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-12
NEWS fkum ~..n.mnITQN.
INTERESTING PROCEEDINGS Of cong RESS
Another Speech. from Senator
Iverson on Secession.
Speeches Of Messrs. Cobb and
Davis in the House.
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Refusal OF the House to Excuse Members from
Serving on the Select Committee.
MR. HAWKINS STILL DECLINES TO SERVE.
Mr.. Toucey Appointed Secretary Of
the Treasury Ad Interim.
ORGANIZATION OF TUE CRISIS CONVENTION,
&C., &C., &c.
OUR DISPATCHES FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec IL 1860.
The action OF the House to-day refusing accept
the designations Of Mr. Hawkins of Florida by vote OF
ninety i've to hundred and ten; Mr. Boyce, Of South
Carolina and Mr. Morrill, Of Vermont, is regarded
determination the part Of the conservative portion OF
the House submit short Of death
rious sickness the solemn OF legislative du
ties in this crisis The sentiment is, if representatives
decline serving 50 important committee as one which
is to endeavor to devise and recommend
of reconciliation and harmony in the present dis
tracted condition Of the country, they have
no business to be in Congress.
The proceedings today boisterous than any
day the session commenced. The republicans
pushing through business rapidly possible when
they obtain opportunity.
Mr.. Smith, Of Virginia, in his conservative speech,
drew out shot from the republican camp in Wisconsin
The Senate debate to-day did nothing for good ill.,
but was listened by the largest number of spectators
in attendance this session
The feeling tonight is prevalent that the Com
mttee Of Cancellation will present calcu-
lated to restore natural pulsaton to the national heart
All the members speak confidently on the subject and
express willingness TO abandon all spcechifyng, and
proceed to the important business in hand The
subject of employing stenogapher considered and
it is believed the idea will be abandoned
II is understood that Mr.. Humphrey member OF the
Crisis Committee from the State of New York does
reflect the opinions Of the members from the
city Of New York upon the grave Subjects
committed TO his charge. They arc unwilling
that their constituents should, by implication
even be supposed his probable action n the
committee In pursuance therefore, Of what they sup
pose be the inclination and judgment Of the city Of New
York and Of their opinions they have addressed and
delivered TO him recommendations Of specific
sttutonal amendments demanded for the country and
the pcrmanance Of its institutions, which they wish him
70 advocate and for in the committee As the paper
interesting at this crisis you will be furnished
with a copy. 1t is signed by John Cochrane Geo Briggs
VIM. b. Macay, Thos. J. Barr, d. 4. sekles and II.
Clark, all the city members
letter received here this morning by A. j. Smith
Consul At Iagusyra from Of the extensive
planters Texas they that three hs Of the
people are for immediate secession am permitted to
make an extract from their letter.
Upon this subject minds deliberately, fully and
unalterably made up We for secession, dsunion,
civil war pestence loss OF property of life, or anything
you can imagine rather than submit TO the rule Lin
coin elected as he was by a purely sectional vote and
pledged he is 70 Of policy ruinous to the
South The lone star" flying in every direction, and
don't count the cost equcnces. There
70 be a settled determination not 10 submit.
meeting Of Southern politicians to consider the state
Of the country, is being held in Vice President
Breckinridge's room, at the National Hotel
The democrats from the Northwest have had several
conferences relative TO the present condition Of political
affairs. They generally take the position set forth in
Messrs McClernand and valland gham's speeches yes
terday, namely, that the Union cannot be dissolved
peaccaby; that the Northwest will, under no crcum
stances 10 be of from the Gulf Of Mexico and
the city OF New York that the government whatever
may be its faults, OF nestimabe value. The leading
idea is a central government, embracing the Middle
Western and border slave States but depending for IL
consummation future circumstances.
Lieutenant General Scott viii arrive here TO
The bill which passed the House yesterday authorizing
the issue Of millions Treasury notes gives power
20 the Secretary of the Treasury TO sell them at the
ke rates the of the government may require
the bids 20 be invited by a notice Of ten days.
The Senate Finance Committee will meet 10 morrow
for the purpose Of considering the Treasury Note bin 1t
has pased the House. Two Of the democratic members
of this committee, Mcssrs Toombs and Bright, alb
Gent II Is understood that Hunter will atem
70 amend in several particulars but II Is believed that
not only majority of the committee but Of the Senate
are favor Of passing It as Il came from the House
The pressure upon the Treasury great 10 admit Of
delay.
Mr. Cobb to-day formally took leave Of the President
the interview being pleasant and Of private character
The Secretaryshp OF the Treasury Is st vacant The
President last evening rendered II 10 lawrence OBJ
Branch addressed letter the President to-day dccln
ing H. The statement that 1t has been offered TO Mr.
Guthrie is untrue and what more IL viii not be offered
him Secretary Toucey Is at present discharging b.
duties and for the present win continue TO do so
There Is no Of the accuracy Of my announcement
some days since that Mr. Trescott Assistant Secretary
state has submitted his resignation TO the President u
n surmsed and with much probability that Henry led
yard who has occupied an honorable position In the d.
plomatic service win be his successor.
Many OF the foreign ministers present in the senate
every day and appear 70 take great interest In the d.
bates which take place there upon the questions de
union, secession. &c
The Post ofice Committee 6 the House met ths
morning TO consider overland mail bin submitted g.
them BY Mr.. Colfax, chairman. After consultation
they unanimously adopted the bill, tho details
of which are follows:-That the Postmaster
General advertise for proposals for carrying tho
entire mail overland daily between s. Joseph, Missouri
and sacramento California, by the Central route, from
July 1891 TO July, 1866; Denver City and Salt Lake City
be supplied weekly without extra chareethe amount
not to exceed $500 900 per annum letters papers
be carried through by the conductors In twenty days
and pamphlets, magazines and public docu
ments in thirty days Tho bill also authorizes
temporary steamship service from New York to san
Francisco at the rate TO be paid TO Ccmmcdore vnder
bt the present session The service is TO be subject
dscontnuance on ninety days notice. Is continue
until otherwise ordered by Congress, in the daily
overland mail contract IL not taken within the sum limit
ed The bin is TO be reported 70 the House this week
The Department Of state received intelligence this
morning announcing the death of Elisha X. Clark and
wife, formerly Of Connecticut, who drowned while