The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-07
THE SECESSION FEELING IN VIRGINIA
Another Cabinet for the Presi-
dent Elect.
General Scott s.roken Of for secre.
tary Of War.
/ LETTER FROM 1P.. LINCOLN ANTICIPATED,
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, ].

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 1851
The President in submitting the correspondence with
she South Carolina Commissioners TO Congress morrow
win accompany il with special message setting forth
the condition of affairs in South Carolina and other South
crn States that have and are still engaged in taking pos
session Of property belonging to the United States and
ssang defiance the federal laws. In submitting these
facts Congress be win leave 10 them to take such &c
iou in the matter % they may think proper whether it
~ the Enactment of force bill any other
which win meet the exigencies Of the times.
s generally believed that he viii recommend some
thing in the shape Of force BILL He will inform Con-
gress he did the Commissioners, that he intends TO
collect the revenue, execute the laws and defend the
government property with all the power at bis COM
mand.
The Presidents Message win be accompanied by docu
ments showing the position Of Major Anderson which, it
k said will reflect the greater credit upon that gallant
officer than he has yet received. Nothing viii do 80
much this time towards allaying the tendency to
treason rampant, and uniting the people, without
reference to party, the Northern and border slave
States their adherence to the Union the reported
arm position that Mr.. Buchanan will take in his Message
Tomorrow
The Southern Senator's and members have got an ink
Nng OF the contents Of the Message and preparing
for onslaught upon the President They intend TO at
tack him after the manner Of the South Carolina Com
missioners in their communication charging him with
deception and fasehood, and will attempt to
prove that he had given pledges to the people Of
South Carolina that the status which existed up TO tn
time that Major Anderson changed his garrison should
be rgdy maintained They intend TO read the reply Of
the Commissioners which President Buchanan refused to
receive and let go the journal part of the
pondence.
The action of the Secretary OF the Navy in garrsonng
Fort Washington with company of marines, severely
commented upon by the Southern men, They regard Il
indication the part Of the administration OF the
policy intended to be pursued towards the South
generally
crung volunteers in Maryland and Virginia for the pur
pose Of making attack upon this city, prevent
the Inauguration Of Mr.. Lincoln is without shadow Of
Soundaion He left here for Texas weeks ago to
attend TO some private business. He is not expected
here for several weeks to come.
The confirmation of Mr.. McKibben as Collector
~ Charleston is the topic Of ceaseless dis.
cussion. IL Is understood that the Senate
viii 20 into executive session tomorrow on
Mat question, but under the rules one member
can the nomination referred the Committee
Of Commerce. and then action take place until the
committee makes a report on the nomination. Mr. Big
lcr, who is nowtchairman Of the committee, win doubt
less call IL together Immediately, and Messrs. Biger,
Hamn and Chandler Of the committee will favor the
confirmation Of the nomination. Messrs. Toombs and
Cngman will go against IL, and the decision viii be in
the hands Of Mr. salisbury, OF Delaware. Unless he
goes for confirmation the committee viii be tie Mr..
Clay, Of Alabama, being absent leaves but members
and the chances that the committee win not agree
and the action Of the Senate may this way be post
poned for some days.
Tnurlow Weed arrived here this morning The object
Of his mission here this time understood 10 be
arrange mode Of settlement that wiz restore peace
the country. He has been engaged all day with the
principal Chiefs and he is backed up by large number
Of New Yorkers who are here, among whom Hamil-
ton Fish, Erastus Corning and Vim. II. Aspnwar They
determined to effect adjustment They are urging
the republicans TO forward honestly and frankly,
and to put aside their distractions and miserable qub
bles and tgrappe with the great questions at issue and
bring about settlement alike honorable TO all
The Mississippi delegation had meeting to-day. An
were present, ncuiing Secretary Thompson The gar.
rsonng Of Fort Washington and the report that other
forts the South 10 be garrisoned brought them
together for consultation Secretary Thompson assured
ttem that such order had been given was il 10
contemplation TO give any such order present The
preeent status is not be changed When is changed
and an order given by the administration Secretary
thompson will resign at once.
The Lincoln Cabinet published in the Tribune of yes.
tcrdsy reshcd by the republicans Many OF the
republicans denounce ts construction being old
fogysh The antiLecompton element II appears is 10
he lef out in the cold Forney and his party high
dudgcon
WASHINGTON, Jan. 0, 1861.
The Lincoln Cabinet win take the follow ng shapo,
Judging from the best existing evidences known here
Secretary Of State e............wm. r. Seward, w. ".
secretary Of the Treasury simon Cameron, Pa.
Secretary Of War r.............W Winfield Scott, Z. s.
Secretary OF the Navy..... Emerson Hhrhye. Tenn.
Secretary OF ne Interior Caleb r. Smith, Ind
Postmaster General. Gideon Wcllps Conn