Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-06
Washington NcWS.

" ASlilNhluS, cCuEuaIl LIZ 1ot oSi
States arc now regarded as fixed. In the
House to-day. Stanton, of Ohio, the apthor OF
the Force Bill, moved its reconsideration; and
advocated the motion in willy speech.
He said that he arOuld recognize tie M,le-
pemience IF the Cong }ewte States, sooner
than make mar upon them; that their Object
now should bc to keep the Border States in
the Union, and that the Republican party
ought to make sacrifices TO retan them.
Corwn's paci!ication report WAS tlicn ia
ken up, and passed by two-thirds vote.
The Senate, however, will reject it, aid will
pass Stewards resolution calling general
Convention. This will then be passed by the
House, us it is understood that Lincoln fa-
vors it. People here arc getting very anx-
ous Tor compromise. When Corwin' plan
was carried in the House to-day, there was
the most tumultuous applause in the Hall,
both from the floor and the galleries.
The War Department to day received des-
patches from MAJOR Anderson, in which he
fatty coutradicts the absurd report, started
bya Charleston paper, to the effect that he
was i'll. He declares that he never was in
better health, and processes to be ready for
any emergency that may arise. Speaking OF
the battery on the sandhills OF Cumming
Point, he says that the work is still rapidly
progressing, but that when the occasion re-
quires it, he can, in very few minutes, with
his heavy guns, sweep away the bomb proc:
battery on the Point.
Both Houses Of Congress to-day rather
snubbed the elaborate arrangement which
Il, e fla H,,,, fave bou no
so long patching up. The majority Of the
AbolitionistS are now acting on the principle
that bird in the hand is worth two in the
bush. They say that the Cotton States may
go out and stay out, provided they can keep
their grip firmly upon the Old Dominion.
Tnc following designations are reported at
the Navy Department:
Capt Nathan G. Evans, L. S. Cavalry,
South Carolina.
Lieut.. s. W. Ferguson, U. S. Dragons,
South Carolina.
Lieut.. George A. Cunningham, U. S. Cav
airy, Georgia.
Lieut.. Horace Randall, y. S. Dragons,
Tennes :ce.
Lieut.. Thomas Jones, U. S. Infantry, Ten.
nesSee.
The President has determined to strike the
name Of Gen. Twiggs from the roll Of the ar
my, on the ground Of treason.
WAsHISGroS, March 1.-The fight Of the
!hbolitionists over the spoils is becoming des-
peratc. 1t is understood tonight that Chase
and Cameron are for peace. Both will 60
into the Cabinet.
Lincoln spoke last night at sereradc.
He was very prodigal in his blessings, freely
promising peace, happiness and equal rights.
The leading Abolitcnists are beginning to
talk calmly of the Southern Confederacy, and
to view it as a great reality. Nevertheless,
a large majority Of them are for war.
Lincoln is evidently backing down since
his arrival here.
The light draught war steamer Pacnee
has just arrived at the Washington Navy
Yard. Its expected that she will be ordered
to Charleston in a few days.
Messrs Montgomery and Baily, Of the Z
S. Artillery, and both of Georgia, have thrown
up their commissions.
The following it is now believed, will be
Lincoln's Cabinet: Seward, Chase, Camecon
Montgomery, Blair, of Md, Smith, Wells and
Bates.
Wigfall and IIenlphill will retire from the
Senate to morrow.
WAsulScroN, March "A large number
Of the late Government employees, Southern
Senators and congressman are preparing tc
go South.
The Hon: Dudley Mann, leaves for Mont.
gomery tomorrow morning.
The Secretary of War issued a general or.
der this morning, dropping Gen. Twiggs from
the roll, for treachery.
Thousands Of Norlhcrners and Westerners
are pouring in every day, and the city is al
ready full.