The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-17
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There is another excited 1utter among our political
qaid nuncs All the pangs OF euriosty-sa the uncer
talnties Of rumors ooDectures implications and dedue
tons that deprived taem of their peace OF nind and
rest Of body only fortnight ago, beng renewed
| The Cameron cabal is revived The more feared
than fearful Pennsylvania ehieftain has more
entered tho lists in the person OF his most devoted
henchman-J. r. Sanderson. That faithful squire,
who had followed his Eege lord hither but few days
ago, landed second time in this republican Mecca 81
late hour last evening The OF the bombardIaeat
Of Charleston would have produced amazemeps
than that Of his sudden appariton In Whit n
had penetrated the remoet bdng place Of politicians
"wha does it mean" escaped the lips Of all SIS he
come harbnger Of peace WAR" "fas the vehe-
men; opposition to his masters appointment stirred up
his metle and excited his ire induced him foreeo
his Cabne. aspirations These the questions
more easily asked than answered
Not little added to the irritation By the fact that
Edgar Cowan, the newly elected United States Sena
tor OF Pennsylvania, had not only arrived ON
the same train, but also engaged apartments
in common with Sanderscn. There was anothe~
puzzle ~ ha0 Deen universally oeAeyed that COHanS
triumph tantamoun defeat Of Cameron, as WI
mot had received the support OF the Cameron
consideration Of services rendered during his late
to this place, and hence toe apparent harmony and
operation Of supposedly hostile elements proved prs
found mystery ana source Of discoacert and
confusion.
Thus il not to be wondered at that this holy
Sabbath desecrated ~ general and persistent at
tcmpts to solve this seemingly ineypicabie enigma.
many experienced being the scent could
not be matter o. surprise that ere distinguished
vsers had dweed twenty fouy hours In m dist. the
mist OF discordaat circumstances that first shrouded
their inents and purposes has cleared away aud the
| case all but fully understood
II appears that Mr.. sandetson here in direct
rush from Washington CITY the envoy pcnpotclary
OF the great Pcnnsy vana cabaist Frightened beyond
MI doubt by the intensely hostile demonstrations that
have been brought to bear upon the President eject
during the last ten days. the latter instructed his das
Achaes 10 Undertake the journey to Springfield
more and bring matters to head either way the
other. And thus the confidential messenger hied hther
and giving himself hardly tine FOR hasty ayaton and
rcpast sought the Presidential presence at the earliest
possible moment. He found Mr. Lincoln his private
residence and was closeted with him from eight to
eleven clock r. ~ The interview was renewed this
! forenoon, and likewise lasted several hours.
AS the Of the alternative presented by the
deputy, it was famed with Mr. Camerons habtna pru-
dence and cunning. 1t neither asserted nor demanded
anything in offensive or inperious terms il was couched.
the contrary in the most respectful aud concatorY
language 1t left everything to the pleasure Of the party
whom addressed and expressed willingness to
abide by his ultimate decision While readiness 10
intimated, anxiety for Office was mani
tested In fine, the document go held MS 70 enable
the author we'll OF the affair, matter what
| its upshot would he.
The President received Mr. Camerons representative
with his usual Kindness and listened to all he had say
with attention and respect. But it is well understood
that he failed 10 respond directly definitely but
pressed his intention take the under further ad
visement.
II is not improbable that the question whether
Mr. cameron will occupy in Mr. Iincon's Cabinet
viii he ultimately decided before Mr. Sanderson re-
enbarks foT the East In the meantime the President
elect finds himself in disagreeable preicament On
hand, the disregard Of the numerous emphatic
against the appointment Of the Senator from
Pennsylvania threatens TO become Of serious
offence their prominent and influential originatOrs;
while, tine other, the knowledge OF Cameroas
desires and easily wounded pride and great power opens
the unpleasant prospect Of equally grave consequences
Of his disappointment Nevertheless, venture to
say haMr Sandersons visit TO the contrary notwith
standing-thc failure Of the Cabinet aspirations Of hs
principal IL greatest and that plaster ia the shape OF
| first class foreign mission will be offered.
AZ TO the import Of Mr. Cowans visit il is known tdat
he met Mr. Sandcrson by accident at Pttsburg, while
his way here and being intimate acquaintance
with him. but although the main object Of his trip IL 10
become personally acquainted with the President elect,
that he intended with generosity truly crsdabe 70 the
vcter TO urge Camercns claims in order for
his defeated rival place at his side in the tnLed States
senate.
Mr.. Cowan did not attend last nights interview be
tween the President and Mr. Ssnderson, but formally
introduced TO the former in the OF the morning
SPRINGFIELD, Jan 1S, 1851
Senator Cowan and Mr. SAnderson left this morning dis
appointed after laying close siege Mr. LncoIu for three
days. It is understood that Mr. Camerons Offer to
withdraw not absolute He merely expressed his
willingness to forcgo his claims should they prove
Of embarrassment to tho President elect. Both Cowaa
and sanderson worked like beavers in Cameron interest,"
but Mr. lincoln thought beet not commit himself ded
ncly while they here. The pressure exerted by
them being removed, there is great probability
OF an ultimate decision in Csmerons favor, strong
counter efforts constantly being made.
II Is believed here that Cowsns support Of Csmerons
GLAZING cxerted in return Of obligations 10 Cameron
members by the Pennsylvania Legislature.
The probability Of Mr.. Judd's appointment is
| ing
test vote taken the Legislature this morning
on Mr.. Crittcndcn's compromise proposition The re-
publican majority voted down resolutions cmbodyng
them
The Democratic Convention tomorrow will be very
largely attended There prospect Of hard struggle
10 which Of the compromise before Con
gress should be endorsed
Three mysterious gentlemen arrived early this
ing and registered themselves nj the ST. Nicholas Hotel
Mr. Barney and friends They were apparently very
anxious 10 preserve an mccsnito, but
cognzcd Mcssrs. George opdyke, Hiram Barney
aud Judge Hogcboom, Of New York city The
distinguished trio had Motracted interview
with the President elect both this morning and after
The objcc, OF their mission Is to protest against
Camerons appointment and express the decided oppos
ton Of the republican OF the Empire State any
compromise involving abandonment OF the Chicago