The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-17
TINE POLICE OUT IN FORCE.
Boston More Demonstrative than
Brooklyn.
the NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
Mission Of the Secretary Of the Interior
to North Carolina.
Rumored Resignation Of Gene
raj Scott,
&C., &C., &c.


&C., &C., &c.
oW DESrATCHES FROM WASHINGTON.
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wAnrNGroS Dec Is, 1850.
Caleb Cushing, who is here Is pressed for the Attorney
Generashp, with view of continuing Attorney General
Black who is Secretary Of State ad Interim the latter
place as the permanent successor Of General Cass.
Postmaster General Holt is reported be better to-
night.
There seems 10 be very little excitement to-day the
state Of the nation. Everybody awaiting events The
assembling Of the Secession Convention OF South
INA, At Columbia, tomorrow, is looked to likely to
pFociptate some positive and immediate result
II is fact that with many intelligent men from diff
ferent parts Of the South, there exists greater
fear Of servile nsurrecon than Of anything else and
they openly express the opinion that secession will has
zen rather than retard it, Some of the leading of
the South, who think best comprehend the whole sub
ect Of avey, do not deny that the slaves have been
wrongfxlly educated by their masters that the re
psblicans, under Mr. Lincolns administration will libe-
80 them on the 4th of March next. Everybody who
facts that there is not word of truth
IN the statemeN!
The Committee Of Ways and Means are preparing the
regular appropriation bills, and VIII bring them
forward at as early Gay as possible. There
Il little doubt that Congress will oeun over the nol
days. and probably make longer leap than usual upon
the theory that the principle Of delay and inactivity will
prove most profitable at the present Time.
On Tuesday next, by special Assignment, the Pacific
Railroad bill reported by the Committee of Fifteen will
come up In the House for consideration and strong ef
fort win be made to pass It, 1t is argued that the passage
Of the bill win do more to strengthen the Union
feeling in the South, and especially in Louisi-
ana and Texas than mything else that can
be done While these two States are largely
interested in the Southern road immense amount Of
Northern capital Is invested in the direction and
shs moment the bill becomes Law This immense mcneyed
interest win be directed against secession Citizens OF
Oregon and California of all parties are here appealing
70 members Of Congress for the passage Of the bill the
purpose Of developing their great interests by opening
communication between the two The represen-
tatves of theee two States directly Interested In
the Northern route provided for In the bill The leading
mon Of the House favor Of the measure and there
seems TO be little doubt that it will pass the House and
Senate.
There Is movement now on foot among the moderate
and conservative Of the republican party 10 induce
Lincoln TO his views upon the questions at issue
between the North and the South with the view of
alaying II possible the excitement existing throughout
the South They do not propose that he shall
the entire policy Of his administration but 10 dsabuse
the minds Of Southern people respecting his position
touching their constitutional rights II Is believed tina,
something Of this kind would have most beneficial
effect and arrest the movements in rapid progress
for secession and possibly avert the ruin that mpends
gentleman high the confidence Of both sections has
been appealed TO, and WILL II Is understood, be the
medium Of communication TO Mr.. Lincoln
This is move in the right direction, and indicates that
wisdom and patriotism beginning 10 have their right
full influence IN the councils Of the party.
10 well known here that fierce war Ia now going
between the Seward and Greeley wings OF the republican
Marty respecting the Offices In New York. Efforts are
being made to induce Mr. Lincoln 10 steer clear Of both
vpss and 10 take moderate men, not identified with
either faction The only person who has been offered
Mace in Incons Cabinet Bates, and his acceptance
depcnds upon contingencies. There is growing belief
that 70 meet the present must rise superior 70
the factions Of party.
The whole Of the New York delegation, without disnc
lion of party are in caucus at wards tonight, 10 con-
sider some measure Of national racihcaton.
wAmNcroS, Dec. I6, 1890.
The Sabbath has been calm, bright and beautiful, the
churches well attended and fervent appeals for the
salvation OF the Union have scared 10 heaven from every
pulpit, but the internal political oonvusion sti contpue
The venerable Executive remains grave but hrm amid
the crumbng ruins Of his administration and win act
with decision whenever the emergency Of conflict be
tween the people of seeding State and the federal tops
arises So far from there being any division q opinion
between the President and the Commander. .n Chief
cf the Forces, Lieutenant General Scott, upon
The propriety Of the Presidents antcocrcvc policy at
Abe present stage Of proceedings precisely the reverse y
the case General Scott stands by the Executive and
there he win stand he always has stood 10 moments
Of peril pillar Of strength 10 the government and
-. rror cs partaeatfon 4 thc pcopia.
The departure the Secretary Of the Interior 70 North
rrolina in response to summons from Mississippi that
he should act in the capacity Of state commissioner %
the Old North state, has given rise TO many rumors
Reports that he had resigned were current and gene
rally credited but the fact the President gave him
leave Of absence 10 attend 10 the duties q the mson e
which his State has called him and he does not therefore
surrender his portfolio Mr. Thompson has been busiiy
engaged today In collecting the views Of promincn
Southencrs and he win carry with him 70 North Caro-
lima budget of matter pertinent " his mission which
important, and must produce corresponding effect
No Efforts win be spared by the conservatives I
effect settlement, and tonight the New York dcega
ticn is In earnest consultation at wizards for tn
purpose Of considering the perilous condition
az things, and 10 devise possible SOM
mode Of adjustment But in the face OF the manifest
Of the seeding States TO which the names OF ii least az
teen other members Of Congress would be attached II the
felt at liberty act according TO their Judgment con
yicons and in consideration Of the reports continua
bcne received from the South encouraging the scces
sons,s in their movements and furthermore, In view
the declaration of prominent member Of the oommitte
OF Thirty three that secession treason, and shou
be met by bah and hemp and Of another distinguishes
republican that the republicans should advocate The re
peal Of the Personal Liberty bills they would be swept iron
shc face OF tho earth home the secssicniss NOR
ahAn confirmed in their convictions that conciatIon
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