Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-03-01
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WAsHTNGroN, February 26.-The peace
| conference had a protractsd and stormy ses,
sion last night. i is reported that a test vote
was had on the Guthrie resolutions, and that
they were lost BY one vote when the vote was
announced.
Mr.. Guthrie arose and took bis hat, and said
that be saw that there was a determination &c
vote down ell compromises, and thati It was nc
use to longer continue the sessions Of the con-
ference, and that be would withdraw. Sever
Al members approached him, and persuaded
him to remain. The vote was then Te-copsid-
cred, and then wasinaugurated an ill-tempeed
discussion, which continued until two O'Clock
this morning, and was resumed at the meeting
al noon to-day. This discussion is INDUCED
In on the amendments proposed to the Guthrie
plan. The conservatives object to them all,
while the anti-compromisers vehemently urge
toe adoption Of them. Ihaye reason to know
that up 10 nine o'clock tonight all such prop
ositions had been voted down. None Of the
amendments offered are Of national importance,
and are only oferedto defer a final vote.
Il is, however, expected to be reached be-
fore adjournment tonight.
The Republican leaders are intensely busy
to-day. Cabinet making Horace, the redoubt-
able Greeley, is flying about like a shot on a
hot shovel; now at Wizards for an Interview
with Mr.. Lincoln; next in a House committee
room, closeted with some leader Of his pecu-
liar school; then rushing out toward the Sen
ate chamber, fanked on one side by Ar. Judd,
Of Illinois, and on the other BY Frank Blair,
ST., ESQ. It is verv evident that Horace re-
fuses TO be comforted in the state Of things be
finds around him. The last story that finds
credencs here places MI. Seward, Of course,
in The State Department, Mr.. Cameron 10 the
treasury, Mr.. Bates for Attorney General,
Caleb B. Smith 10 The War Department. The
conservative Republicans were this forenoon
very generally satisfied that those appoint
meuts would be made.
Rumors Of Mr.. Lincoln being i'll are quietly
circulating among the Republicans. e is said
be has the diabetes. He looks, however. we'll
enough, or did when I saw him al he capitol.
Another Cabinet on dH is, that Caleb B.
Smith, OF Indiana, will be at the bead Of the
Interior Department, and not Mr.. ColfaX.
Mr.. CorWin, it is said, has secured Mr.. c. B.
Smiths appointment. It is further stated that
the Cabinet viii not be Of the radical, Greeley
clan, which has been thrown overheard. This
is a favorable sign, and gives assurance that
Mr.. Lincoln is not against compromise.
We have every reason 30 believe that the
war made upon Mr.. Seward has only operated
to warn Mr.. Lincoln that be cannot listen ia
vonable to the suggestions Of the ultras with
ont driving from him all but themselves. Mr..
Lincoln is reported to have said to-day in
public circles that be is lust becoming aware
Of the serious extent Of discordance between
the North and South, and be should seriously
consider the best means for restoring harmony.
Nj. Lincoln continues 10 be pressed by the
company Of bis friends, many Of whom called
from nine A. NJ. to two P. NJ. Among those
who called on Mr.. Lincoln to-day was Cow
ernor Hicks, Of Maryland, who held a pro-
tracted consultation with him. The only *
ception 10 the rule prohibiting the admission
Of strangers was the case Of a number Of Viz
ginia gentlemen who called and were az once
admitted to an interview.
The scare continues to be the subject Of
much conversation. fhe Republicans cont nue.
to affect the feeling that a plot was made in
Baltimore 20 assassinate the railsplitter. It
is all their CANNON; they only are trying to
excuse bis eowsrdice.
The postponemont Of The volunteer bill in
the House Is its virtual defeat.
A strong pressure is making to induce Sec
rotary Holt to accept the nomination for the
Supreme Bench, il Black is withdrawn. This
lie said to be the only nomination for that po-
sition which has the slightest chance for con-
frmation.
The arrangement for the inauguration ball
is being completed but the tickets 90 of very
slowly. A crowd is not anticipated here. A
mass Of people will come from Baltimore, as
usual on such occasions but we have no indi-
cation Of large delegation from the North.
Il is likely the stay Of the Internal machine
on the Baltimore railroad will deter many Of
the bonneville awakes from coming.
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