The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-17


Wa here daring yesterday
sf24ScYrsID, Jan 49, rssi
m Cave-vn Pche- RerrrI-Arvirs' Of s~asor e.-eys
and j. r. Sandesos, Of Pernss,,ara-lA< tsSez n
1ses- Missop-Cameron's t'lhmatasa, dc.
There is another excited futter among political
paid nuncs All the pangs OF curiosity-sA the uncer
tsnties Of rumors coDectures implications and deduc
tons tina. deprived taem OF their peace OF ana
rest Of body only fortnight ago, being renewed
The Cameron cabal Is revived The more feared
than fearful Pennsylvania chieftain has once
entered the lists in the person OF his most devoted
henchman-J. P. Sanderson. That faithful squire,
who had followed bis Eege lord hther but few days
ago landed second time in this republican Mecca
late hour last evening The news Of the bombardneat
Of Charleston would have produced amasemess
than that Of his sudden appartion In mere Whit s
had penetrated the hiding place OF politicians
swha, does it mean" escaped the lips Of all SIS he
harb!nger Of peace WAR" ''Has the yehe-
opposition 10 his masters appointment stirred up
his mettlo and excited his ire induced him 10 orego
his Cabinet aspirations" These the question
more easily asked than answered.
Not little added TO the irritation b. the fact that
Edgar Cowan, the newly elected United States Sena
tor OF Pennsylvania, had not only arrived
the same train, but also engaged apartments
common with Sanderscn. There was another
puzzle. II had been universally believed thu, cossns
triumph tantamount TO deiea; Of Cameron, WI
mot had received ths snpport or the Cameron men in
cons liberation Of services rendered during his late vxH
to this place. and hence toe Apparent harmony and
operation Of supposedly hostile elements proved a prs
found mystery and of disccacert and
confusion.
Thus it no. 10 be wondered at that this holy
sabbath desecrated b. general and persistent al
tempts to solve this seemingly nexplcabie enigma
roaNr HAHN
not be matter o. surprise that, the distinguished
visiters had dweied twenty f"uI hours in midst. the
mist Of dscordaat circumstances that first shrouded
their n,ents and purposes has cleared away aud the
case all but fully understood.
u appears that Mr. sanderson came here in direct
rush from Washington Clty the envoy plcnpoeatary
of the great pcnns lvani cabast Frightened, beyond
MI doubt, by the intensely hostile demonstrations that
have been brought to bear upon the President elect
during the last ten days, the latter Instructed his das
Aela,es TO undertake the journey to Springfield
more and bring matters to head either way the
ether And thus the confidential messenger HE'D hther
and giving himself hardly tine FOR hasty layaon and
repas 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 oclock p. II. The interview renewed tins
forenoon, and likewise lasted several hours.
As 10 the of the alternative presented by the
deputy, IL WsS lfameu Win CAMERON udcthM pfC-
dence and cunning. 1t neither asserted demanded
anything in offensive mperious terms II couched.
the contrary, in the most respectful and conciaov
language 1t left everything to the pleasure Of the party
whom addressed and expressed willingness to
abide BY his ultimate decision. While readiness 70
intimated, no anxiety for Office was mani
tested In fine the document held 70 enable
the author well out Of the Affair." matter what
lis Ipshot would he.
The President received Mr.. Camerons representative
with his usual Kindness and listened all he had say
with attention and respect. But it is well understood
that he failed 10 respond directly definitely, "a
pressed his intention take the further al
yiseInent.
II is not improbable that the question whether
Mr. cameron will occupy seat in Mr. Lincon's Cabinet
nn he ultimately decided before Mr. Sandersoa re
enbsrks for the East In the meantime the President
elect finds himself in dsagreeabe preicament On the
hand the disregard Of the emphatic remon
s,rances against the appointment Of the Senator from
Pennsylvania threatens 10 become means Of serious
offence their prominent and influential orginators
whc tine other, the knowledge o. Cameron's secret
and easily wounded pride and great power opens
the unpleasant prospects Of equally grave consequences
a his disappointment. Nevertheless, venture
say thatMr sandersons visit TO the contrary notwith
standnghc failure OF the Cabinet aspirations OF ha
principal greatest and that plaster the shape OF
fret class foreign mission will be offered.
As 10 the import OF Mr.. Cowans visit it Is known aat
he met Mr. Sandcrson by accident at Ptsburg, while
his way here and being intimate acquaintance
with HIM but, although the main object Of his trip 10
become personally acquainted with the President elect
thai he intended with generosity truly crsditable tho
victer to urge Canercns claims order secure for
his defeated rival place at his eide in the lated States
senate
Mr. Cowan did not attend last nights interview be
tween the President Mr. ssnderso but was formally
introduced TO the former in tie the morning
SPRINGFIELD, Jan Is, 1851.
Senator Cowan and Mr. SAnderxor let this morning dis
appointed after laying close siege to Mr. ncon for three
days. 1t is understood that Mr. Camerons oer to
withdraw not absolute He merely expressed his
willingness forcgo his claims should they prove source
Of embarrassment; to the President elect Both Cowaa
and Sanderson worked like beavers in Cameron interest,"
but Mr.. lincoln thought beet not himself dea
ni,eiy while they here The pressure exerted by
them being removed there is great probability
Of Ultimate decision in Csmerons favor, strong
counter efforts are constantly being made.
1t is believed here that Cowsns support Of csmerons
claims cSertcd in return Of obligations TO Cameron
members by the Pennsylvania Legislature.
The probability Of Mr.. Judd's appointment ncreas-
ing.
test vote takcu in the Legislature this morning
on Mr. Cri,tcndcn's compromise proposition The re-
publican majority voted down resolutions cmbodypg
them.
The Democratic Convention tomorrow viii be very
largely attended There s prospect Of hard struggle
TO which Of the compromise before Coz.
grcss should be endorsed
Three mysterious gentlemen arrived early this
Ing registered themselves III the 81 Nicholas Hotel
Mr.. Barney and friends. They apparently very
anxious TO preserve mccgnto, but scoa re.
cogn.zcd as Mcssrs. George opdyke, Hiram garney,
aud Judge Hogeboom, Of New York city Tlis
distinguished trio hal protrscted interview
with the President elect both this morning and after
The object Of their mission l. to protest agant
Camerons appointment and express the decided oppos
ton Of the republican Empire state to any
compromise involving abandonment oc the Chicago
Platform Int the distribution OF federal natronao. in