Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-25
The National Crisis.

The National Crisis.
All danger of immediate collision of the Federal and
State forces Forts Sumter and Pckens thought to be
end 1t is understood that peace will be preserved
until the 4th of March Whether the armisce will con-
tinue after that date no predict
The House Navy and Army Committees of Congress
are reported engaged in the preparation of bills plac-
ing both arms of the public service footing
The enrolment of volunteers will be recommended, and
also the construction of number of light draft steamers
| for coast service.
The Republican members OF the Legislature OF New
York held caucus at Albany Tuesday evening to de
eide on their future action with regard to conciatoy
measures towards the South and it voted, almost
unanimously, not to propose any compromise
A despatch was received in Washington Tuesday from
Springfield ILL.,, by Mr.. Farnsworth, NJ c., sent by a
prominent member of the State Senate saying Judge
Kellogg is here He SAYS must recede. What is your
| adyices' Mr.. FarnsEOrth repied-"No surrender of
principle or free Territory slaveryDo concession to
rebels Messrs. Loveoy, Washburn and Farnsworth
joined in Geographic despatch to the republicans OF IL
liuois Senate, saying mo concessions no compro-
mses-uphold the Union, the constitution and the laws
stand firm
dispatch from the Governor of Alabama cOnradicts
the report that any opposition had been made to the
uance of secession in that State since its passage-on
the contrary those first opposed have pledged them
| selves to support it.
letter from Pensacola says that Lieut. Prm, U. S.
navy had been arrested by the volunteers in that city,
but released psrol and that bearer of dispatches
from Com Armstrong had also been arrested. 1t is ru-
mored that Major Chase the commander of the State
forces Pensacola, has telegraphed to Southern MEM
bers of Congress that he will not attack Fort Pckens
obstruct the passage of vessels going in and Of the
port unless the fort opens fire upon him. Forty marines
have been sent North from Pensacola, the Wyandoe,
as prisoners. So says Mobile paper.
ColoAe Totem it is stated, has received dispatch
from Governor Pckens refusing permission to officers to
visit Fort Sumter on regular inspection duty.
Tie Chicago Zouaves have offered their services to the
United States government.
The Muhlenburg Rifemen, of Shenandoah county, Va,
fired hundred and fifty guns the 2ls inst in hon
or of the workng-men of New York city, who lately
adopted resolutions sympathiIing with the South.
The Charleston Mercury says that the statement that
Governor Aiken has been required contribute 600
for public uses is an absurd lie, made out of whole
CLOTH and containing word Of truth from begin
ming to end Two months ago Governor Aiken express.
opinion that South Carolina should secede prompt
" on the election of Lincoln and should again
unite in a confederation with any non4laveholdng
State"
Captain Alfred Cumming, late Governor Of Utah, a
graduate of IVES; Point and for sixteen years connect
ed with the United States Army, has been elected Lieu
tenantColonel of the Augusta (Ga) Independent Vo-
lunteer Battalion. Colonel Cumming will immediate
" resign his captaincy in the Federal army.
1t having been announced that Senator Hemphil, Of
Texas intended to deliver conservative speech he ex-
pressy authorizes contradiction thereof He has here
tOtore been conservative cOOperationist, but has
been drawn into the secession tide.
According to the Mobile Advertiser the veteran Gen.
Twigg now that his native State Georgia. has seeded
will resign his commission in The army. 1t is also stated
that should Virginia secede, Lieut.. Bergman in
command of the Wyandote in the habOr of Pensacola
will send in his resignation.
few days ago % United States soldiers who were
compelled to evacuate the arsenal at Baton Rouge La
arrived at Newport (Ky.) barracks.
The bearer of dispatches arrested Pensacola last
week. was a Vrgnian named Saunders who it is stated
holds an official position in Washington.
The State Bank Of Louisiana proposes loan the Gov
ernor of that State without interest to arm the
State
| company of minute men was organized in Carroll
ton KY last week. under the influence of the gallant
old soldier, Gen. VIM o. Butler.
THE REPUBLICANS OF NEW YORK.
ALBANY, January 22.-The Republican members of the
Legislature held secret this evening in the As
embly chamber federal relations. Only about ninety
\ members attended. Senator Lapham presided A
lengthy discussion had the numerous PROPOSE
that have been submitted to both Houses for set
Element of national troubles. Mr. Pendergrast made the
first speech and said that had supposed the meet
ing to be called 10 nominate Regents but he believed
that it for the purpose OF considering federal
relations and deciding what they would pursue
on Thursday night Mr.. Benedict offered a series
of resolutions a substitute for Robnsons expressing
the devotion of the State to the Union but against any
| Cancellation. He followed with anti-compromise
speech and thought the day for cancellation had passed
He once in favor Of compromise, but had changed
his mind. Senator Hammond next followed and was
opposed 20 yielding inch II the South rebels
they must take the consequences. Senator Murphy made
an ancompromise speech and thought enough had
been done already. Mr.. Rice offered resolution
tally the Benedicts, opposing all compromises.
He thought they could not satisfy the South Senator
Bell thought all the time spent on compromise resolutions
much time lost Mr. Tuthil offered a resolution
against Cancellation. He thought the Chicago platform
sufficient for all the evils Mr.. Ferry opposed concia-
ton. Senator Truman said that he had been home
amongst his constituents, and there but voice
there and that was, "Arm the militia" He wanted no
Cancellation but I arm the militia
Mr.. Robinson said that it would do very well to talk
war, but it would be very different thing to 60 into
battle. The resolutions offered by him. he felt not
understood. They did not yield any thing whatever
The republican party into existence by the repeal
of the Missouri Compromise but If there civil war
it would ruin the party There would be nothing left Of
them Mr. Merritt replied and read sections of the Chi
ehago PLATFORM and endeavored 10 show that Robinsons
resolutions repudiaed that platform Mr. Fullerton spoke
against Robinsons resolutions.
Mr.. Hero offered resolution declaring it inexpedient
for the Legislature TO pass any resolution. Messrs.
Pierce Brdsa Wager and Lttejohn favored the reso-
luton. The latter thought they had better pass
luton aud make speeches. There might be ir-
ating remarks made in the heat Of debate that would
only make matters worse, by having them spread all
the South through the columns Of the Herald Mr.
Robinson thought they would be doing the democratic
members injustice who served on the committee by ADOPT
( ing the resolutions.
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