The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-25
MORNING EDITIoN-FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 1856

First in mporta the overslaughng fer the third
fourth tme Of the Crittenden Biger compromise IN
the Senate by solid republican vote; next the spirited
and warlike demonstration in the House between
Aessrs Rust Of Arkansas, and Dunn, Of Indiana;
and following these were the passage TO en-
grossment Of the Pacific Railroad blu by tho
Senate the interview between the President and the
Virginia Commissioner, President Tyler the arrival
Of Judge Kellogg fresh from the republican Mecca the
little town OF springded the unanimous voice of that
important representative body the Railroad Convention,
In favor of compromise; the arrival Of distinguished
strangers from the East and other matters which have
not been fully ventilated as this despatch closes.
It is now averred, the best authority, that the
Senates action on the Crttenden Bgler proposition will
be Intentionally deferred until IL win be too late to SUBJ
init it TO the people. The republicans appear to DO deter
mined on this course although the camer and more con-
servave of Senators Cameron Of Pennsylvania
and Baker Of oregon yet prevail and some sort Of
modification agreed upon that win render the proposition
acceptable TO the republican Senators, who bitterly op
pose il in its present shape
The Tariff bill may now interfere excuse for lay
ing the compromise aside and the tug OF var
is likely TO be severe and protraced that bill
than even on that Of the Pacific Railroad.
The fued between Messrs. Rust and Dunn, although
wearing decidedly begereni aspect at frst will proba
bly, end neither in boodshed gunpowder Friends
viii intervene for the purpose Of enectng peaccabie
adjustment of the difficulty, and Mr.. Dunn will make the
admission that his remarks intended TO imply that
tho statement made by Mr. Rust in itself lbeilous
not that Mr. Rust lbeller Tho republicans do not
want squabbie of this kind now, and from prudential
considerations having in view the peaceful advent Of the
administration will exercise every honorable effort
to avoid collision between Southerners ad any of their
representative has offered to take the quarrel off Dunns
hands for a certain consideration.
The passage of the Pacific Railroad bill to engrossment
is regarded with infinite satisfaction is calculated
save or Southern States from adopting the Sc
ceseion programme.
The interview between the President and Cabinet and
exPresident Tyler took place at the White House to-day
Several prominent gentlemen including Senator's
invited to be present OF the details Of the interview the
HERALD will be duly apprised.
ExPresdent Tyler win, while here by special invita-
on, sojourn with the President The object OF his mis-
sion, which is TO urge upon the President to avoid
collision at Charleston harbor and Pensacola, win
doubtedly be successful far the government is con-
cerncd. II the authorities Of South Carolina make at
tack upon Fort Sumter there danger Of trouble. 1t
rests with them to avoid such calamity.
The interview between the President and the Virginia
Commissioners resulted in the Presden. determining
send message Congress covering Virginia resolutions.
Ex-Presdent Tyler meets the President again
It is expected commissioners from Pennsylvania will
coon wait on the President
Dispatches sent to-day by the Senator'S and re-
personalities all the Governors Of the border States TO
meet the propositions Of Virginia TO appoint Commi6-
soners to assemble in Washington the 4ih February,
to settle our national difficulties. This believed to
be the only hope Of saving tho country.
speechfying In Congress is doing harm in border
States and there upwards Of thirty Of those
who desire to speak on the list.
The Boston committee, headed by Edward Everett,
arrived o.night and booked at WIZARDS. What
ever effect they may have upon the South and the 60
vernment it is expected they will have great weight
with the republicans. If personal feeling is enlisted
their appearance is likely TO solidy republican
action rather than otherwise for all the committee
one opposed the election OF Congressman from Boston
districts, viz, Anson Burlngame and Alex II. Rice
The committee night IN consultation, and unitedly
presnt body Of great intelligence, patriotism and in
fuence.
Mr. Howard's Committee Of Five on the Presidents last
message have agreed report in favor Of authorizing the
President cali ont the militia TO suppress insuTecton
as provided in the Constitution, and also empowering
him TO blockade ports where insurrecton exists.
Mr.. Gourdin, who accompanied Colonel Hayne on
conference with him since their arrival here, respect
ing the negotiations for the surrender OF Fort Sum-
ter, left this evening with dispatches for
Gov Pickens Whether the authorities of Charleston
win abide by and adhere to the policy agreed upon here
by the administration and COL Bayne and The rcpresen
taves Of other seeding States who claim TO be equally
involved in this matter, remains to be seen. II Gov
Pickens accepts there win be continuance OF present
peaceful relations II not there mus, inevitably be
collision, for the government is determined under no
circumstances 10 surrender Fort Sumter TO the South
Carolina authorities Nothing, therefore, win be done
until Col Hayne receives reply to his communication
which embedies the views OF the government in regard
10 affairs in Charleston harbor.
WASHINGTON, Jan. "a, 1861
There is great rejoicing here TO night, in consequence
Of the receipt Of despatch from Mr. Garrard Treasurer
of Kentucky announcing that the Legislature Of that
State has decided against calling convention, which has
been urged only by the sccessonsts This considered
equivalent to a declaration against dsupion. The Union
men here from Kentucky and other border States,
especially from Maryland congratulatng each other
at the noble stand taken by kentucky while the dis
unionists appear very much chagrined.
letter received from Frankfort Ky, tonight, says
the legislature passed resolution authorizing the dis
play Of the national flag upon the state House, and the
firing Of thirty guns in honor Of the Union. The
flag up, and n committee appointed TO call
upon Governor Msgon obtain his authority for using
cannon. He yefused. The Onion then notified
him that he refused the Of the they would
take The Governor then assented the salute was
fred amid the greatest enthusiasm Of the people.
Senator Crttenden and the Kentucky members of.the
House Of Representatives have joined in petition TO the
Legislature Of that State recommending the appointment
Of commissioners to meet in this city similar represent
ntives from other States.
The sharp words that passed in the House today be-
Messrs Rust, Of Arkansas ard Dunn, Of Indiana
reported elsewhere viii not lead 70 duel, tho prnc
pals have left the matter out for settlement TO friends
Mr.. Hndman Of Arkansas, acting for Mr. Rust and Mr.
English Of Indiana, acting for Mr.. Dunn. Those who
heard the words actually spoken do not consider that
they came within the code.
Gov winslow, who obtained the 0oor for to-day, did