Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
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WASHINGTON, January 24.-in the Senate
the bill for the improvement of Red River
was passed. The Pacific Railroad bill was
discussed, but no action was taken upon it.
Mr.. Crttenden endeavored in vain to induce
the Senate to proceed to the consideration Of
his resolutions.
In the House, Nlr. Winslow, of n. c., from
weakness, declined to speak, although he had
the floor.
Tic report Of the Committee of Thirty
Three was taken up. Mr.. Rnst, of Arkansas,
opposed its adoption. when Mr.. Dunn, OF In
diana, contradctcd one of his statements.
Sharp words looking to personal encounter,
ensued. Mr.. Dunn subsequently made an
explanation, which was not satisfactory to
Mr.. Rust.
Mr.. Terry, of California, made dcnuDcia,
tory speech against secession.
The Navy Department has received the re-
sgnation of Commander Farland. who was
attached to the Pensacola Navy Yard, and
among those who, in the name Of Florida, de-
1nanded its surrender; and also that of Lieut..
RenShaw, who gave orders to haul down the
flag of the Union. These designations were
accepted before it was known to the Depart
ment what part they had acted in this pro-
ceeding. Lieut.. Eggleston, attached to the
steamer Hyaadotte, which is in that vicinity,
has also forwarded his resignation, which has
been accepted.
A SON of Senator Bayard has been offered
the position of Assistant Secretary Of State,
but he has declined it.
The Railroad Convention, representing a
capital of three hundred millions of dollars.
passed resolutions to-day approving Of Crit
tenden's resolutions. They called on the
President in body and presented them to
him. The President, In reply, expressed his
qualification at their action. A well informed
gentleman remarked that Lincoln would visit
Washington in the course Of the week, upon
which the President cordially responded that
he would be happy to receive him, and con-
fer with him touching the national difficulties.
Messrs. Everett, Winthrop, Lawrence,
Woodbury. and TCbey, of Boston, appointed
committee to urge the passage of Critten-
denis resolutions, arrived this evening. They
report that four-tifrhs Of the people of Massa-
chusetts are in favor Of their passage. Sena-
tors Sumner and Wilson called on them and
denounced tue objectof their visit. Mr.. Law
renee replied tartly that the object was to ar
rest the criminal policy of the Black Repub-
lican politicians.
VIM. L. Booth has engaged quarters for the
Committee of Twenty-Five TO be sent from
New York. They arc expected here on
Tuesday.
Senator Bragg, of North Carolina, has been
called home by sickness in his family.
Hon. A. G. Rust. of Arkansas, sent chal-
lenge this evening, by his colleague, Mr..
Hindman, to Mr.. Dunn, Of Indiana, but
learn that there will be no fight, as matters
are being arranged by mutual friends.
WASHINGTON, January 25.-Mr Gcurdin,
OF your city, left Washington last night for
home. 1t is understood that he goes to eX-
plain to the South Carolina authorities the
real position of affairs here. 1t seems that the
"nastery inactivity" is to be maintained un-
til further instructions from Gov Pickens.
The Louisiana Delegation expect to with
draw from Congress next week.
WASHINGTON, January 25.-Ex-President
Tyler has presented the Virginia resolutions to
Mr.. Buchanan, with an explanation that Vir-
gina, ii she considered ber own individual
feelings alone, could be easily satisfied in the
matter Of compromise; but that her destiny
was with til, Cotton States. The only basis
Of settlement ,' winch she Guild give her as
sent must be such as would also sali-fv the
Cotton States, and restore the Union intact.
Ills is considered here as settling the ques-
tim ia favor OF the secession Of evory slave
State. Mr.. Tyler telrgrariled Judge Robert
SON al Charleston 10 night, touching tie con-
d;t,n, &c a. nc h,., nj