The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-12-17
ITEMS FROM THE LETTERS OF WASHING
TON CORRESPONDENTS OF THE NEW

The Cabinet are unanimous in the opinion that
it would be not only unwise and injudicous in the
present disturbed and excited state of the South
ern people, to send additional force to Fort Moul-
trie, but that it would certainly result in collision
between the State and Federal troops. General
Scott, it is understood, comedies with this opinion.
Mrs. Anderson, wife of Major Anderson, in COM
mand at Fort Moultrie, has called upon the Presi-
dent within a few days and demanded tnat he in
crease the force at that place, she will take his
neglect to do so as Intentional and wicked sacri-
fee of her husbands life, who, she declares will
never surrender the place. but rather fall in its de-
fence.
In the Senate on Wednesday Western Republi.
can will call by resolution upon the President for
information concerning the Notifications for South
Carolina, and the instructions that have been giver
the officers in command.
The good feeling OF last night is dissipated to-
day by authentic information that Judge Douglas,
on Tuesday next will deliver speech taking strong
ground in favor of coercion. Mr.. Wade, of Ohio,
will take a similar stand on Monday. These speeches
1t is represented by seceSsiOnsts, will precipitate
an immediate collision in South Carolina, and
strengthen the rapidly growing disunion feeling in
the Cotton States. 1t is probable that there will
be no Legislation this WINTER should these speeches
be made ds prepared.
| learn that some of the timid Republicans, who
fear that Senator Wade will make awarke speech,
propose to send deputatiOn to him, to request him
to deSist 1t is understood that Mr.. Wade will ad-
wise the Republicans to stand firmly to their guns
TO them whatever. He will take his position square
ly upon the Chicago platform, and will oppose the
right of peaceful secession.
The committee of Republicans who came here
! from New \ Ork on mission of pacifcation, vii
probably return without effectng any salutary
| change in the existing temper of things They
would have gone to-day, but the hope that some
thing might be done for the safety Of the Union has
induced them to remain over until Monday. But
they say The demands of the South are so exces-
sive they have no hope Of reconciliation.
The publication of the manifesto of the Southern
members has produced depressing effect among
the conservatives, who say they are now satisfied
the former are opposed to any political compro-
mise or accommodation whatever.
The Governor of Mississippi has appointed Sec
retarv Thompson a Commissioner on the part of
that State to North Carolina. The President has
he will leave at once. The object of this is to get
the Southern States to cooperate together.
Hon. A. II. Handy, Judge of the Supreme Court
of Mississippi, arrived to night, as Commissioner to
the State of Maryland, respecting her cooperation
in the secession movement. He leaves fer Balti
more tomorrow, and is tonight in private consul
tation with leading secessionists.
In the conversation upon the affairs of the Union
between the President and the Cabinet, the Presi-
dent and General Cass are said to have shed tears
at the probable fate of the country.
Secretary Floyd stated to-day, in reply to inqui-
res concerning the suiicency of the force at Fort
Moultrie, that the Government has apprehension
of an attack.
Owing to the disturbed state of national affairs
the bill for the admission of Kansas will not be
pressed to vote next week, though some of the
Republican Senators are exceedingly anxious to get
it before the Senate.
Much feeling has arisen because members of the
Special Committee have retailed the proceedings,
and resolution was passed to-day prohibiting it.
The committee will report on Monday or Tuesday.