The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-24
THE NATIONAL CRISIS.
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EXCITING NEWS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
Return Of Gen. Cushing from
South Carolina.
No Hopes Of a Favorable
Adjustment.
The South TO Expect No Aid from
England,
Sc, Sc, sc.
DISPATCHES FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec %, 1850
No additional intelligence has been received to-day
from Charleston whether the Charestonians really
slider the appearance of cutter or the coast of
harlcston sufficient attack and take the forts
and government property there remains to be seen.
Last evening quite number of Geographic dispatches
were received by Davis Toombs and wgfa to
che effect that unless the government Immediately with
drew the said revenue cutter which they regarded as
menace on the part Of the United States,
tict WIS inevitable. These facts communicated
10 the President. What action, il any, viii be
taken by the President Of course is not known The Cab
net was in session last night upon the subject
II is evident only the government but to nearly
all the Southern Senator'S, that collision between the
federal and State authorities Is not very remote and may
precptacd at any hour 10y the rcckessness of few
misguided people in Charleston.
II is understood that meeting OF large number Of
Southern Senators was held last night, and that its
sion continued until three O'Clock this morning The
purpose Of this meeting has not transpired, but l
am crcdbly informed that called with reference to
the exciting from Charleston. Matters rapidly
coming a crisis, and there seems to be no man or
of likely TO appear upon the surface equal to the
occason-none who have the ability, the sagacity the
craftsmanship to grapplc with questions al ISSUE or to
arrest the fearful ruin that impends.
General Cushing arrived here this morning from
40 be- fearful and alarming and thinks that civil
imminent If the Commissioners, who expected here
On Tuesday morning next fail In their mission Of negos
sion for government property within their limits and
other arrangements, postal, &c. with the government,
conflict may shortly be anticipated for soon a. that
is known Charleston there will doubtless he an attempt
10 seize and arsenas and all other government
property in the state.
President Buchanan will receive the south Carolina
kassa tau nh
yuit the whole matter 20 Congress.
The senate's select committee came TO conclusion
Yesterday on any OF the points before them, the republ
cans asking further time for confederation The most
hopeful despond seeing no immediate prospect OF an
accommodation Of the political differences Mr. Gi'ten-
sen In a conversation with friend, said that II was
the darkest day Of his life; that h. overwhelmed
with socude for his country, and that nothing but the
affection Of the people for the Union restore peace
The extremes the committee are equally unyeding TO
concession
There no expectation that either the House Commit
Zee Of Thirty three or the senate Committee Of Thirteen
viii accomplish ything. The only hope rests upon
National Convention, and the sooner that subject Is
preached Congress the sooner viii point be reached
for the solution settlement Of the national difficulties
Representative scot, has written letter totally dis
seniing from Senator Isthams statement that in the
event o dissolution and formation o two separate con.
faderaCes California would 80 with tho North ana
Northwest Mr.. scott says he warmlytympathizes with
abe south and cordially endorses and fully usthes them
in not remaining in the Union under Mr. lincoln He
wants California TO set up for herself as mighty re
public.
letter. have been received heie within few days
from members Of the heaviest commercial houses Eng
land the effect that in the present crisis the Northern
states may rely for pccunary aid upon them that the
south will derive but little sympathy that many OF the
heaviest houses have least nine months supply Of cot
hand and intend for that length OF time to make
further orders and when they do will not purchase
from any seeding uucs compelled to- Tho opinion
is expressed that the large amount Of gold already
zen, 70 tho UuMcd States viii be increased If do
rnsnded by the North, in whom the money
shangcrs of England have the greatest confidence
Senator Push 91s ssgegae Last night While ,hanking
ais tiends Cor the honor conferred he sad tho peace Of
The country could be restored Ny the svord The
shedding % single drop of -bvd would make drsolu
ZION n.s table snd the reconstruction of the uoan inn
possible II was BIZ CONCESSION that peace could be pre-
.luced.
Nossrs Crittcnden, yallsndglm, Pcndleton, Mallory
wo.lson and scgur made speeches sustaining the views
e Mr. pogh whoec senatorial speecl msch commended
HE reported rccen, declaration 81 the President elect
tia, h. win strictly adhere b. the Chicago platform ha'
confirmed the wayerng republicans 70 that policy and
Increased the intensity 81 5outhern feeling
The programme given by ssna'or Wade, namely, :
NORTHERN confeeracy embracing Canada and tho Other
british Provinces with al the non saveholdng states
with alliance with England anl Trance, and
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