The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1861-01-12

sCNNARY OF LATEST VIEWS II The
GRAPH AND NAILA
An the troops stasisned Of II Lssvsa-
worth, hare been ordsfsd (ssd are On their
vsy) . Fl. MsElenry, in Maryland. This
movement is regarded . precautionary
sos-shsir destined proximity 70 WaAhisg-
ton having the signiscasss Of being prepared
for any attempt on the part Of Virginia Or
Maryland, 10 prevent Af. LIscoLs from
taking posssssios Of the White House.
This force consists Of rs nan and i30
horses.
-Ou notiop Of Senator Polk Of Missouri,
Col. Cartis' Pacific Railroad Bill vas 20
amended = to designate the mouth Of the
Kansas River - the starting point from
Missouri. We fear this amendment viii
smbsrrsss the passsgs Of the Bill.
The N. 7. Tribune says that private ad-
vices from South Carolina state that the
people we're assured the secession movement
would be conducted without any disar-
rangement Of business, and to . peaceful
conclusion in their swn way. Recent iudi-
cations have, however, changed their opin-
ions, and they are now beginning to realize
the consequences Of this rash experiment.
Cbarisston, now at the best season Of the
year for her trade, is almost deserted, and
commerce 10 seeking another and ssfer
channel.
The Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago
Railroad, have offered to provide special
train from Chicago to Pittsburgh, for the
use Of President Lincoln and suite, when
tina: distinguished Official is ready to start
for Washington. By this route, and the
Northern Central Railway, from Harrisburg
Baltim ore, the President could reach Wash
ing.on with few changes, and pass through
only one slavshclding State, Maryland.
The representatives from Charleston
represent the condition Of affairs there as
deplorable. The troops ordered in the Geld
BY the Governor are said to be suffering
severely from the exposure incident TO their
new mode 81 life, and much sickness prevails
among them while tho merchants are with
out business and the mechanics without
work.
Hon. Robert McClellnnd, Of Michigan,
Secretary Of the Interior under Pierce, is
cat with letter on the present crisis. lie
reviews the causes that have led to the pres
sns state Of affairs and grievances both
North aud South, and recomm ends as So
luton Of the difficulty, the withdrawal
Of the slavery question both from
Congress and local governments, until the
people Of the Territories shall form State
| Constitution. And. also, notifications Of
the fugitive slave law. He thinks disunon
will be as destructive Of the interests of the
Notrh rs Of the South, and entreats North
ern people to elect so a. to s.reng. then
| conservative men OF the South, who are
making constant appeals to our magnani-
nous patriotism.
The Bill to Prohibit Slavery in Ne
braska, passed the upper branch of the
Legislature Of that Territory, on Saturday
BY vote Of ten to three, having previously
been passed by two-thirds Of all the mem
bsrs voting in the House. So it 10 now a
law, notwithstanding tho objections of the
Governor.
The n. Y. Herald's Washington cores
pondent learns by private letters that an
effort is making by the merchants of Boston
to raise twenty five thousand dollars, to be
presented to Gov. N. P. Banks, to induce
him to forego his engagement with the ILL.,
nos Central Railroad aud continue in poll
tics. This is said TO be part Of a programme
to induce him to take place in Mr.. Liucon's
Cabinet, which there is no doubt hs could
have il he would take it.
There 10 no doubt that scheme was on
4, foot to take possession Of the Capitol on tho
4sh Of March, but it will remove apprshen-
sions to know that three companies Of flying
artillery are to be concentrated at or near
Washington, and that General Scott will
sup erintsnd all the necessary arrangements
for preserving order il difficulty should be
really threatened.
The friend, Of Critsenden's proposed
m.ndment to the Constitution, in Congress,
have issued 40 address to the People of the
United States, calling for meetings oil over
the country, 10 favor Of the amendment,
and asking Congress to submit the amend.
msnt for immediate adoption.
Mr.. Ashley Of Ohio has introduced a
bill into thu U. s. House Of Representatives
providing that the number Of members of
that body under the new apporsionmsns shall
bs-swo hundred and seventy-fvs.
Nearly 5000, 900 Of specie arrived At
the port Of New York from Califoruia and
Europe, in one week, ending on the Sd inst.
Gov. Houston has issued = rroclama-
ton convsning An extra session Of the Texas
Legislature on the 2lst Of January. The
State Convention viii assemble on the 2Sth
Of the same month. The proclamation cites
No grievances from the North, but merely
SAYS that ~ excitement s1ists in regard to
federal relations, and ~ the Executive de-
sirss such measures to bs adopted as will
secure free expression OF tbs popular will,
and a. the Indians are very troublesome on
the western frontier Of the State, be has
called the Legislature together.
WHAT HAS BECOME o. NJ Char
PRlNciPLE.
What hiss become Of The blathsring crew
Of email beer politicians Who detained %
elequen,ly last summer 10 faver Of leaving
the people Of the territories perfectly free
to regulate their domestic institutions
10 their own way? Why does not Dougias