New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-01
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MIR. ADAsIS's SPEECH

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MIR. ADAns's SPEECH.
Mr. Adams m,de o remarkable speech to-day
in defense of his action in tho Committee OF
Thirty three, which attracted unusual attention
from both sides, and filled the galleries 10 every
Part. 1t was marked by all bis strongest char
acterstics of ability, thought and research. He
examined the differences which divided the eoVa-
try, and the various propositions which had been
presented to heal them, justifying his own as in
volvipg no surrender of Republican principle,
and only carrying out existing laws and obliga
tions. The argument was forcibe and convinc
ing, and made considerable impression on many
who had been disnclined to this policy.
The Border States men expressed great salts
faction with the general tone and spirit of the
speech, though they desired larger concessions.
MORE RE-ENFoRCENIENTs FOR WASHINGTON.
Another company of flying artillery has been
ordered here, which, with the regular force
already collected, is considered sufficient for all
the purposes of defense, Independent Of the mill
tia, which could be called out and O large
body Of volunteers ready for any emergency that
may threaten. The conspiratOrs are quite dis
heartened at these preparations. They dislike
grape and canister.
THE REVENUE CUTTERS
When Gen. Dix entered Office he took imme-
date precautions TO save the revenue cutters in
the South from being seized or betrayed by Sc
cessionists as far as practicable. Orders were
sent that the one under repairs at Galveston
should be blown up in case it could not be sue
cessiuly defended, if attacked. Instructions con-
corning the Robert McLeland, which is under
the control of the Collector at New-Orleans, and
ose of the finest in the service, may prevent its
seizure and treasonable conversion against the
Government.
THE NETWORK COMPROMISE.
The presentation of the great New-York COM
promise memorial by Mr.. Seward led to pro-
t1acted discussion, which consumed the whole
day in the Senate. Mr.. Wigfall entertained the
audience with one of his peculiar performances,
in which he repeatedly announced the terms upon
which the seeding States would return to the
Union showing clearly that this was their design
in going out. He charges that Mr.. Douglass great
principle of nOn-interyentOn had first dissolved the
Democratic party, and now dissolved the Union.
Speaking Of the recognition of Slavery by the
Constitution, he commended that the extension Of
the African slaye-trade TO 1903 was au admission
of the right to buy and sell the souls of men and
women. This atrOcious sentiment shocked the
crowded galleries, but Wigfall seemed uncon
scous of having uttered anything but sublime
idea. He sad the South would remain in the
Union if property in man was recognized, but
not otherwise.
THE BORDER STATES.
A conference Of the delegations from the border
States was held in the recepton.room OF the
House, at the request of the New-fork Com
mittee Of capitalists and merchants. Mr.. Dodge
addressed them briefly, and said the Republicans
would not accept the Crittenden Compromise,
and therefore il must be abandoned for some
more practicable proposition which did not re-
quire surrender Of principle at their hands.
Several members from the border States ex-
pressed disposition to adjust on basis OF Mr.
Corgin's report, with notifications; and Mr..
Rust exhibited more cOneliatory disposition
than bis recent speech indicated. This meeting
manifested some real purpose to reinquish ex-
orbitant demands, and approach the question
more fairly than any yet held
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WAssrsGToN, Thursday, Jan. 81, 1861.
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