The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-12-19

mink we should submit to it? No, not for mo
ment. And do you believe that your Southern
o'etnre are less sensitive on this subject than you
are or less Jealous of their rights If you do, let
me tell you that you mistaken And, there
fore you must see that if this sectional party sue
ceedS, it leads inevitably TO the destruction 6r this
beautiful fabric reared by our forefathers cemented
by their blood, and bequeahed to US precious in.
heritance.
az tell YOU, my friends, that l feel deeply, and
therefore | speak earnestly on this subject cries
Of "You right" for feel that you are in dan
ger | am determined to make clean breast OF it,.
| will wash my hands of the consequences, what
ever they may be; and tell you that we are tread
ing upon the brink of a volcano that is liable at
any moment to burst forth and overwhelm the na-
ton
THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER AND THE CRISIS.
The Richmond Enquirer of yesterday, concludes
an article on the crisis follows:
Negotiation should be commenced Immediately,
and by the Northern States. They should invite
conference and provide for all the States uniting in
consultation. If the Northern people really desire
the preservation of the Union, let them move in
this matter of negotiation; let them say to Mr..
Lincoln, remain awav from Washington city; you
shall not precipiae civil war; by presenting your
self to ar outraged people; remain at home until
the States have restored peace by calm negotiation.
And, Ii Mr.. Lincoln should then attempt to be in
augurated, let the consequences be his head and
those OF his friends who may come to witness the
scene. The States can alone remedy the evils that
now threaten the country with ruin. If they will
act promptly they may restore peace and union;
put every day OF delay, not only postpOnes peace,
but tends to civil war.
ITEMS FROM THE SPECIAL WASHINGTON
CORRESPONDENTS OF THE NORTHERN
JOURNALS.
Senator Wade's speech is received as the text of
Republican faith and fidelity. It is denounced
by the South, including many Union men, at the
head OF whom is the Vice President of the United
States, as the gloomest production that has yet
appeared from the Republican party. 1t closes
forever any hope of pactcation, and, as was de-
clared tonight by one of the most prominent
OF the Southern representative men, it will unite
the South within twenty days. The threat of
cOloniZing Mexico and Central America with free
blacks is deemed so insulting to Southern pride
and repulsive to Southern feeling in all grades of
society, that they will, with one voice, unite in in
dignant denunciatiJ N of the sentiment and appeal
to arms rather than submit to it. The tone of dis.
satisfaction among them is more decided and more
compact, general and revolutionary, if possible,
than heretofore.
The speech will produce vehement excitement in
the Southern States, and at Columbia, S. G. where
the seeding Convention is being held it will not
fire the hearts of the delegates, but it is feared
plunge them into rash measures of retaliation
hlle there Is but one voice among Republicans in
favor of the speech, there is but one among the
Southerners and Democrats generally in condem-
nation of it..
The public should understand that the Crisis
Committee sit during the meetings of the House,
and are excused from voting, for which reason
their names do not frequently appear in the pro-
ceedings. The committee met late on Monday and
were IN session three hours, without reaching any
material conclusion The principal discussion was
in regard to the order of business, the South in
siSting that the question which they regarded as
most vital should be taken up first. Finally it was
decided to consider Mr.. Winter Davis proposition
to amend the fugitive slave law, which was discuss
ed and then laid aside, During the course of the
proceedings, Mr. Rust presented what he called the
ultimatum of the South, viz: the extension of the
Missouri Compromise line to California with the
recognition and protection of slavery south fit.
The indications were decidedly uniavorabe to
its adoption, even in the committee, which reflects
the most moderate sentiment of the Republican
side. no action was taken on Mr.. Davis PROPOSE
ton. Several of the delegations are comforting
Tonight but with probability of any better re
suit than attended the experiment of the New York
consultation last night.
twenty-five members of the Ohio delegation,
including Senator Pugh, assembled on Monday to
Corwin in the chair.
With two or three exceptions the delegation
were ready to unite with Gov. Corwin in resOu-
uon that there exists no real cause for secession.
This resolution was supported by MIR. Howard,
Democrat. He was met by Senator Pugh and Mr.
Valandigham, who took opposite grounds. Their
opposition defeated the object of the meeting so
far as harmony was concerned and it adjourned
without accomplishing any result Gen. ScOtt's
presence here is salutary and may lead to good
results. lie regards all coercion at this moment as
madness. He believes that the troubles that dis.
tract the country may be amicablv arranged; and
he Is ready, with all good patriots aud conserva
Ives, to unite in sincere efforts to bring about so
blessed cnnsummation. Fanatics in and out of
Congress affect to treat the excitement with con-
tempt and advise Republicans to keep stiff upper
lip
1t is stated on good authority, to night, that the
President and General Scott have received posi-
tive assurance from the Governor of South Caro-
Ina, that the forts will not be ntertcred with, and
that South Carolina will commit no act requiring
the presence of the Federal troops All her griev-
ances can be settleo by diplomacy.
Nr. Toombs, of Georgia, has arrived His pres
ence gives assurance of the good faith in which he
desires to take the opinion of leading public men,
on the propositions and suggestions contained in
his letter, referring to the fifth article Of the Con-
stituti0n.
1t is not apprehended here that there will be
boodshed. Should the ready men of South Caro-
lima demand surrender of Fort Moultrie, Major
Anderson's instructions are deemed to be such as
will enable him to retain an honorable position.
1t is expected that the South Carolina Commits
sioners will arrive here Thursday, headed by
Laurence NJ. Keitt, to negotiate with government
for Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter. The govern
ment have no property to sell in South Carolina.
The feeling of Congress is against the usual ad-
journment over the holidays because of appre-
hended possibilities III the South which may re
Quire its presence.
Judge Slosson and Mr.. Van Allen left here on
Monday afternoon for Springfield, it is supposed
with view of getting expression from Lincoln
of some conservative opinions in regard to the
present crisis.
The House delegation from New ork will caucus
again on Wednesday evening.
The House has assigned "Wednesday and Thurs
day next for Territorial business when Mr.. Grow, .
from the Committee Territories, will bring for
ward four bills to organize Idaho, Nevada, Dacotah
and Arizona Territories. The anti slavery proviso
will be inserted in each bill, but if the South is
strong enough to strike it out, the Republicans will
nevertheless vote for the bills without the niger
in them. BY this move the members North and
South will be able to preserve the political record,
and then unite their forces in organizing the Terri
tories, some Of which are at present controlled by
mob law.