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compromise cut and dri,d. 1t is, i'll substance,
to admit the territory south of 800 80 as a
State with or without Slavery, as it may elect.
Mr.. Douglas ridicules the proposition as wholly
out of the question, since it can answer no good
purpose, but really makes bad matter worse
He asserts that under it the territorial question
will be settled within six months by excluding
Slavery from every inch of our territory, and
that will only add fuel to the present hire IN the
South. If the question were not sure to be
promptly settled against the South, he thinks,
possjbly. good might come of it. But, as things
stand, he considers the proposition mischievous,
rather than composing, J. s. P.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 1861.
REPUBLICAN CONFERENCES.
The Republicans of the House have held con-
ferences for two days past, and, in view of sew
eral important questions being under considera-
ton, ordered their proceedings to be private.
Although this injunction was Internationally ac-
cepted, it has been grossly violated by certain
members, who are more than suspected of being
in COLLISION with notorious lobbyists. Means
have been taken to expose them.
N
general character of the cacus deliberations, In
voying the proposed compromise, the previous
history Of which must be briefly stated to insure
correct understanding of the subject The
Committee of the border States on Friday night
by majority vote, agreed upon various PROPOSE
tons covering the repeal Of the Personal---very.
bills. an amendment Of the Constitution to pro-
hibit any interference with Slavery in the States,
without the consent of every State, per-
petual prohibition of the African slave-trade,
a bill TO repress armed inyasons of the States,
and notifications Of the Fugitive-Slave law, 80
as to remove the features obnoxious TO the North
ard render il more efficient for the South. Mr.
Hale of Pennsylvania proposed the following basis
for settling the Territorial question:
The line of go 30 to be through all the existing
Territory Of the United States and in all north of that
line Slavery shall be prohibedi south OF that iine
neither Congress nor Territorial Legislatures snail
hereafter pass any law for or against African slavery
ton for one member Of Congress In an area OF OooO
square miles shall apply for admission as STATE
sball be admitted with without Slavery as It's Con-
stitution may determine,
~ the five Republicans on the Committee,
Messrs. Hale and Nixon voted for it. Mr.. Petit
did not vote. Mr.. Sherman voted against it, and
Mr.. Vandeyer was necessarily absent The
Southern men sustained it unanimously, Mr..
Crittenden waving his own proposition, which
covered the recognition and protection of Slavery
south of the line in the present and future Terri
tory, for this substitute. Ii was asserted con-
fidently that the border States could be re-
strained from joining the secession stampede
upon this proposition.
Previously, that committee rejected Mr. Sher-
mans plan for admitting New-Mexico, and the
Southern Members, on Thursday night, were
willing to join in saying that no moro territory
should be acquired without the consent OF two
thirds of the House, as well as the Senate. Mr..
McClernand of Illinois, opposed any such com
initial, and the South subsequently receded.
Mr.. Hale submitted the above resolution to the
Republican Conference yesterday. The indica-
tons then were decidedly adverse to its adop-
ton, and strong expressions against this and
other plans were uttered by Messrs. Lovejoy,
Stevens, Bingham, Hickman and others, who
have no hesitation about their views being known.
No division was called, and a Committee OF SIX
was authorized TO summon further conferences
when needed.
II NAV be stated that majority OF the Repub-
licaps would sustain the extension of the old
Missouri line, pure and simple, through the
present territory as final settlement regarding
it az vindcation Of the principle upon which
the party was originally established. They will
never concede the recognition and protection OF
Slavery south OF it, either in the present or pros
pectiye territory
THE CHARLESTON POSTMASTER.
letter was received yesterday from Mr..
Huger, Postmaster ut Charleston in reply TO
Mr.. Hollis circular, in which he distinctly
acknowledges the authority of the Government.
He says: II do consider myself responsible to
the Government Of the United States, in con-
formty with the existing laws for all the postal
revenues received by me as Postmaster at the City
of Charleston" Again: "You will accordingly
receive my quarterly accounts in few days"
He incloses copy Of the Ordinance concerning
postal affairs, and does not consider it incom-
patible with his position. Mr.. Huger was, and
remained absent for two days after Dir. Hollis
circular reached Charleston. But it is believed
here the whole subject was discussed in secret
session Of the Convention and he has acted I'M
der their instructions. This submission to Fed
eral laws, and confession Of dependence on the
Government, which have been repudiated BY
resolutions furnish q singular commentary on
the boosted sovereignty of South Carolina.
ATTEMPT TO swINDLE TIE P0sT-OPFICE.
Large numbers Of Secession documents from
Charleston for distribution in other States have