Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11
LETTER FROM 1VAsIINGTON
correspondence Of the journal ~ -staiesman.

wAsHmoToS, 1Vnuary 0, 1861.
A state of civil war exists Mississippi has
seeded South Carolina hs si defiance 70 the
genernio ovsFsfn7esrs, Irssi 81 sttr Ut me wet
a steamer conveying renforCsyRe Rents to the gal- |
liant Major Anderson, at Fort Sumpter has been
fred into Florida has seyersd her connection
with the Union, Georgia has seized the Forts
and Arsenals within her borders, and it is known
that she will follow suit in a few days. Luuisi.
ana and Alabama will pursue the same course.
Even Virginia, Kentucky anil Missouri, are be-
coming rampant and may spon join their for
tunes with those Of the rebelHous States. In the
midst Of this terrible condition of affairs il may
well be asked what is the Gxecutiveand Con-
gress doing? Are they making any preparations
to meet the exigency? Are they taking any
measures to maintain the Union, uphold the Con-
stitution and enforce the laws ? | regret to be
compelled to answer in the negative. Congress
is spending its time in idle debate Members
occupy day after day in giving vent to their
feelings in ill-timed harangues Proposition
after proposition have been submitted as basis
of settlement of our difficulties, which they dis
cuss for awhile then adjourn for two or three
days to allow the members an opportunity to
recruit their energies after,their ardaoas labors
Then they refer it one Or the other of the COM
mittees, who debate it for time and thea re-
| jectit These committees are humbug, IN
insult to the American people, and the sooner
they are dissolved the better. 1t is true gov
ernment has sent few troops by the Star of the
West, but instead of transporting them in
man-0f war they were sent in an ordinary pas
senger steamer. If the government means TO
let the seeding States go out, why for mtrcy's
sake does 1t make us ridiculous in the sight of
all the civilized nations of the EARTH by sending
a few hundred men down to South Carolinn, to
be slaughtered If we intend 10 do anything,
let Congress stop talking and act Let the Pre-
sident issue proclamation declaring the States
that have seeded in a state of open rebellion
against the laws. Let Congress pass an act to
raise fifty or hundred thousand volunteers place
them at the disposal OF chivalrc Gen. Scott, and
let them march to the South, and trust to the
God of battles for the maintenance of the glory
and honor of the country.
On Monday, in the Senate, the resignation Of
Mr.. Hamlin was read the bill for the admis-
81 on of Kansas was made the special order fol
Monday next the Pacific Railroad bill for
Tuesday; the Crittenden resolutions were dis.
oussed by Messrs Crittenden, Trumbull and
: Toombs the latter gentleman presenting the
ultra southern view. In the House, the Nava
! Appropriation bill aud oue to amend the Patea
Office Laws were reported The former bill wal
amended by appropriating $50 900 for refurnish
, ing the White House, and bl85, 900 for the pur
e pose of purchasing government printing office
\ A resolution was adopted by l24 yeas to SO nay
Q approving of the conduct Of Major Anderson
Z and expressing determination to sustain hin
in his present position; also stating that th,
t President should be sustained in any constitu
4 tional action to preserve the Union.
\ Neither House was in session yesterday beinl
Q the anniversary of the battle of New Orleans.
b II is rumored tonight that it Is the intention
of the Executive to have Wigiall and Toomb
, arrested for high treason. give it to you Nj
I what it is worth, placing il among the THOUSAND
aud one ruinors which you hear at the stree
, corners and in political circles.
i Secretary Thompson of the Interior Depart
ment has resigned, being dissatisfied with III,
action OF acting Secretary Of War Holt, in send
/ ing troops to Fort Sumpter The Cabinet i
now purged of the secession element.
> Hon. John A. Dix, of New York, has been in
= yited to a place in the Cabinet, and is supposed
I he will accept
The President approves of the conduct 0
Minister Clay in breaking off diplomatic inter
course with the government of Peru.
: Russell, the defaulting Clerk, has again beer
admitted TO bail in the sumlof 100000.
In the Senate to-day, tho President sent in
specal message on the condition Of the country
: Ii was read. Mr.. Yulee presented bill for thu
! adjustment of the present difficulties betweeI
I the States Mr. Slidell offered resolution in
ouiring who fills the Office pf Secretary of War
, and why his name was not sent to the Senat
q for confirmation; Mr., ClatS, of New Hampshire
2 presented two 'resolutlonsJ as amendments t.
4 Mr. Crittendens bill. THEY declare that th
: Constitution without amendment is all suficien
to preserve the Union, aud that the remedy fo
the condition of affeirs row existing may b.
found in the enforcement Of the laws, and tha
: no compromise is necessary. A sharp colloqu,
took place between Mr.. KiIg,' Of New York, AMI
Mr.. Davis, of Mississippi Mr.. King deuounc-
ed the Commissioners Of South Carolioa, al
worse than Benedict Arnold and Aaron Buzz