The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-12-19
The Secession Movement.
New YoRK, Dec. II.

The Times Washington correspondent
says: "Senator Crittenden declares to-
day that he could perceive no reliance of
compromise or concession on the part of
the republican leaders, and, unless some
guarantee is given, Kentucky would go
with the South
"a letter from Governor Houston, re-
ceived here this evening, denies chat he
has consented to convene the Texas Leg
islaturc. He urges convention of the
southern States. st
"Senator Slidell has had an interview
with the President. 1t is said TO have
been very bitter; that he tainted Mr..
Buchanan with imbecility, charging him
with the responsibility of the crisis.
Mr.. Douglas asserts tonight that he
will not make coercion speech. He ia
vors the exhaustion of all peaceable
means, and will await events. This is
authoritative" li" ii
WASHINGTON, Dec. II.
Tho President sent 10 the Senate to-
day the nomination Of Attorney General
Black to the Secretaryship Of State, which
was confirmed, about one-third Of the
Senators voting against the appointment.
No other nominations were transmitted.
~, WASHINGTON, Dec. IA.
Special dispatch to the n. Y. Times
Various causes have been assigned for
Gen. Cass' resignation. One report at
tributes Ut to the Presidents course to-
wards Peru. Another says it was because
the President refused to send troops to
strengthen the garrison at Fort Moultrie.
Gall these reports are untrue, rs have
been informed by the veteran patriot and
statesman himself. Gen. Cass is a ma
tive of the United States, which adopted
the constitution. He lived in the town
where the convention was held; remem-
bers distinctly the rejoicings at the birth
Of the confederacy; has grown with its
growth and strengthened with its strength,
and now he is unwilling to be present AT
its last expiring gasp. Having witnessed
its birth, he says he is unwilling to remain
here to witness its dissolution. Hence he
retires from the Cabinet, but with the
kindest feelings for President Buchanan
and each member of the Cabinet, whom
he complimented highly as honorable and
patriotic men," 7f
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is.
A messenger was dispatched 10 Balti-
moro this afternoon 10 ascertain if Revor-
dy Johnson will accept the place of At
torney General in the Cabinet. ~
The crisis committee are not making
much Roadway, Mr.. Corwin, the chair.
man, has reported series of resolutions
which, it is understood, are intended to
meet the crisis. 1t is said that they meet
the approval of a majority of the repub.
licans on the committee. They are near
ly as follows:
lst--Pledging the faith of Congress
against any attempt to abolish slavery in
the District of Columbia.
2d-Against interfering with the slave
trade between the States.
3d--The abolition of slavery in the
dockyards and arsenals in the slave
States.
4th-In favor Of any amendments
rendering the fugitive slave acts effective
and satisfactory TO the South.
5th--Against any discrimination by
Congress against slave States asking adj
mission. $50 BE-. "a
6th--Protecting persons and property
in the Territories ill they have 30, 900 in
habitants, when non-intervention by Con
gress be the law. 8rr