Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-12-22


SPRINGFIELD, ILL, December 20.--Thurlow
Weed, Judge Slason and j. H. Vanalin, of
New York, arrived here from the East in the
early morning train. Weed was closeted
with Lincoln from nine until three o'clock.
He brought his compromise along, which
was the subject of earnest discussion. 1t is
said that notifications were insisted on by
the President-elect, relative to the recognf-
ton of the right of slavery in the Territories;
and that the idea Of restoration of
geographical lines of division was re-
pudiated. Weed returns this evening. 1t is
reported that be will take the modified pro-
gramme to Washington, where it will be
submitted to the Republican members of
Congress. He saw no one but Lincoln and a
few of the latter's friends.
Moses Grlnnel is mentioned as Secretary
of the Treasury, and Mr.. Draper as Collec-
tor.
Mr.. Stewards declination of seat in the
! Cabinet is said to have been intimated.
The news from Charleston produced great
sensation in political circles. Mr.. Lincoln,
however received it calmly. The President
elect is grossly misrepresented in Cobb's
last letter.
New York Times Correspondenco.1
WASHINGTON, December 20.-Orders have
| been issued to Major Anderson to surrender
| Fort Moultrie, if attacked. l am reliably
informed that Majo Anderson telegraphed
that he had surrendered large number of
arms, which had been removed from the
arsenal to Fort MoultIie, to the authorities
| of Charleston, on demand being made for
| them. This was done in obedience so he
says, to the spirit of orders he has received
| from Washington.
An official dispatch, giving information of
the passage of the ordinance of secession,
was received here this afternoon by Presi-
dent Buchanan, A number of Southern
1 = fbo pI I Ioo
that he exhibited much agitation on hearing
| the news.
The passage of the ordinance produced
intense excitement in Congress to-day.
When the dispatch came, and it was an
nounced that South Carolina had passed the
ordinance of secession, it was privately re-
ported that the South Carolina members re-
manning had prepared farewell address, to
be delivered this morning. for the purpose
of going out in body, and creating an
impression. The Republicans Immediately
renewed the proposition to adjourn, and
carried it, and the South Carolina members
must wait till Monday to make their demon
stration.
New York Tribune Corrsspondence.I
Our city is quiet. Even Southern men are
Indifferent. Every body expected thatSouth
Carolina would secede. Some interest is felt
about her future action. In the House Com
mittee of Thirty-three little was done to-day
The main feature was the speech of the Hon
Charles T. Adams, of Massachusetts,. He
showed the impossibility of the Republican
Party, in this advanced age, passing an
amendment to the Constitution countenanc-
ing slavery.
Mr.. Rusts proposition will be voted on
! tomorrow. The probabilities are that il
will not pass.
A dispatch was received in the House al
three o'clock this afternoon informing the
United States that they are minus one; but
astonishing and almost incredible as it may
seem TO the seceders, the news created nj
. excitement whatever.
Mr.. Garrett, of Va, announced the fact tt
J the House.
J CELEBRATION IN ALABAMA OVER THE SECESSION
MOBILE, December 20.-The secession o
South Carolina was celebrated here thi!
evening by the firing of 100 guns, the cheers
of the people, and a military parade. There
8 great rejoicing.
GREAT SECESSION ENTHUSIASM IN FLORIDA.
PENSACOLA, FLA, December 20.-The Sc
cession of South Carolina is greeted will
great enthusiasm here. A salute of 100 guns
| is being fired in honor of the event.
CONSERVATIVE MEETING IN VIRGINIA.
NORFOLK, Va, December ALA large
meeting of citizens was held at Ashland Hal
. last night. Resolutions were adopted re
commencing the holding of National ant
State Convention, opposing coercion, favor.
! ing the armiDg of the State, and declaring
, against the opening of the African slave
! trade.
WASHINGTON, December 21.-Arrange
ments are making at the Treasury for payinI