Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1861-01-02
FROM WASHINGTON.

FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHNeror, Dec. %.
The Cabinet continued in session nearly 7
Six hours and il is certain that it adjourned
till 10 morrow without coming to a conclu-
sion on the affairs of South Carolina before |
them
The act of Major Anderson is generally |
for, among other reasons, that |
while Fl Moultrie was comparatively weak |
and might not prevail against the assaults
Of a mob. the impregnable defense of Fort |
Sumpter placed it beyond such contingen-
cy, as it coeld be reduced only by regular
and protracted siege, thus avoiding an i'm |
mediate collision.
The Senate select committee of Is had
before them to day Mr. Douglas PROPOSE
ton, as presented to that body Oh the Oath
of Dec.
Also one by Mr. Bigler, VIE: The estab
lishment by the Constitution of the line of
$500; territorial governments to be es-
tablished north, and south of that line
the geographical area being greater in the
former than in the latter; when each terri
rory has population sufficient for one rep
resenta,ive in Congress, it is to be admitted
as State by proclamation of the Presi-
dent, thus removing the question from
Congress; slavery to be interdlcted north,
an tolerated south of that line.
The committee also considered the prop
ostion of Mr. Rice: The establishing of
territory north of this line as one State, to
be called Washington, and all territory
south of this line as one State, to be called
Jefferson and admitted with slavery.
All these we're rejected.
The eomunittee finding they cannot agree
on any recommendation. will report to the
Senate at an early day.
The House committee considered the
proposition of Mr. Adams of Mass, viz: An
amendment to the Constitution prohibiting
Congress from passing law interfering
with slavery in the States where it exists.
1t was agreed TO by nearly an unanimous
vote, the several ds.ents considering that
the Constitution already gives that secu-
rity.
A statement which seems to be truthful,
is, that the s commissioners in view of
the alleged stipulation on part of the Pres
ident, that the garrisons of Charleston har
Dor should not be augmented, nor the
military status of the posts changed, re-
questsd the President to inform them
whether Major Anderson's movement was
in consequence of any order issued by him
or from the War Department?
The President responded negatively, and
added that Major Anderson acted ON his
own responsibility.
The commissioners then requested the
President to remand Major Anderson to
Fl Moultrie; but Oh this point there was
no conclusion when the Cabinet adjourn
ed.
About rs border State Congressman met
in causus to- night. Senator Crittenden
presided, and Colfsx and Garrett were the
Secretaries
The following propositions were offered:
By Mr.. Barrett-Eleven amendments to
the Constitution On the slavery question.
By Mr.. Prior-That any attenpt to pre-
serve the Union between the States of the
Confederacy, by force, woeld be equally
Unconstitutional, impolitic and destructive
of Republican liberty.
Mr.. Vallandigham-Thc Crittsnden res
olutions.
Mr.. Colfax-That the Laws of tue Union
should be enforced and the Union of the
States be maintained; and that it is the du-
ty OF the Executive to protect the proper
ty of the United States with all the power
placed in his hands by the Constitution.
By Mr. Morris, of lllinois-That in ma
turing asy plan for The adjustment of ex-
listing difficulties we will steadily keep in
view the preservation of the Union under
the Constitution as n paramount consider.
alton.
After desultory debate, in which Cox,
of Ohio. Pryor, of Va. Smith, of Va.
Clemens, Sherman, Stanton, Collax, NOEL,
Hickman. Montgomery, McClernand, Da-
Wis, of Md, participated. The pending
propositions were, on melton of the latter
gentleman, referred to a committee of one
from each of the IA States represented, to
report at future meeting to be called by
them, if they agreed.
Mr.. Holt, the P. NJ. General, has sent or
ders to the Sub Treasury at Charleston to
remit all the balance, S35, 600 on the p. o
account in possession, Immediately to the
credit of that Department. If this order
is net complied with at once, he will de-
demand of the Federal Government to en-.
force his orders. He is also determined,
as before suggested, to suppress mail mat
ter to and from South Car DINA if the mails
are interfered with 10 that State.
The Cabinet broke up to night after five
hours session, without coming to any con-
clusion relative to the disposition of troops
at Charleston. The impression prevailed
that conflict was inevitable.
Secretary Toucey and Mr.. Holt urged,
before the others, further evacuation if |
necessary.
A dispatch received tonight by mem
Der of the Cabinet. says troops are pouring |
into Charleston from all directions. The
opinion was expressed by prominent
member of the Cabinet tonight, that war
10 begun.
Georgia troops, at last accounts, were
,alled in to join the South Carolina forces.
A dispatch from Charleston says the
proposed State loan of 100000 is already
,sreeled out amongst the weslthiest men
Il the State, mainly in Charleston, and
hat each is expected to furnish his share
Inder the penalty of bsing considered dis
ffseied.
DIED.