The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-09
VIEWS OF THE NEW YORK CAPITALISTS
ON THE CRISIS. ETC.

VIEWS OF THE NEW YORK CAPITALISTS
ON THE CRISIS, ETC.
WASHINGTON Feb. 5, 1861.
II is reported here tonight, TINT New York bankers
have decided not TO loan money the government unless
present difficulties settled
Mr. Kellogg OF Illinois, broke from the party traces
to-day and a speech the state Of the nlt)n sup
ported his proposition, published ia the IERAIn some
days since.
The democrats delighted, but the republicans
generally expressed great dissatisfaction ut the Efforts OF
Kellogg. His proposition is similar to the oae reported
by the porder state Committee.
The following members congratulated Nr Kellogg, ~
Illinois, upon his strong compromise speech u day
HcClernapd of Illinois; Gmcr, OF North Carolinl; J.
Morrison Harris, OF rylani; SIMS, OF Ke1ncsy; May
nard Quarles and Nelson Of Tennessne Larrabcc, OF Mia
sisspp Pcndeton OF Ohio John Cochranc of New York;
Davis and Holman OF Maryland, and othersdcmocrats
and Americans, but republicans. After the session
he congratulated by Judge Douglas who said'sIn
these times there but few who sufficiently
patriotic look beyond their party and party platforms
for "a settlement Of existing difiiculties.p
Mr.. Keogg's speech was the t,pic Of conversation
until late hour tonight AS evidence Of the feeling
among republicans, ex Governor Ford, of Illinois, shook
hands with Mr.. Kellogg, and remarked that he had lis
tened with great pain and modification to his speech
that il old great injustice TO Illinois, and that be r
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his scat and return home.
The suicide OF Commander Edward G. Tioa, United
States Navy creates profound sensation in naval and
| other circles here, where himself and family have
been known for years, aud universally es-
teemed. The melancholy act committed about
hall past this afternoon at the residence Of the de-
ceased No 1874 North street. abont the time his family
were Ut dinner. He retired from the table about that
hour TO up stairs. Shortly afterwards heavy
| fall heard, and, on entering his apartment.
/, he was found covered with blood md dead, having
shot himself with pistol ball through The head,
the left eve. He about fifty years DID, and leaves
family grown up chdrcn daughters and scns OF
| the latter being engaged In the Coast Survey.
Commander Tilton was born in Delaware and en-
| tered the service in May, 1922, as citizen Of
| Mary land His present commission bears date Angus
| 1, 1858, and he has nine years service.
| About year since II supposed hs was labor
| ing under a malady known sosteripg Of the
| brain. Lately he has been very Responding, and his
melancholy has been accelerated by the unfortunate
position of the country. 1t is presumed that in
mcnt of alteration supcrinducod by this cause he
led to the fatal act OF self destruction.
large number Of Influential gentlemen from nearly
all parts Of the country constantly arriving embrac
ing many members Of the Virginia Legislature.
Gen Hamilton of Texas, has adyiccs from his district
The people there do accept the OF the
seeding Convention inahty. They viii vote upon
the question: and Texas AT he moment may be consider
cd in the Union Senator Wigfa viii remain 10 the SEN
| ate to vote On the Morrill, tarnbiI.
The near approach Of tho day, next Wednesday, for
counting the for President and Vice President gives
riso to apprchensons Of difficulty
Tho Morris Select Committee OF the House on the In
dian bonds robbery have made up their report and to
day it was submitted to the full committee and unan
mousy agreed to- II viii produce sensation, from
the fact that the members Of the COMMITTEES aud the
clerk and reporter have all been placed under the most
sacred Injunction OF secrecy in regard the testimony
before them. HeAce testimony has necessarily
been taken that hiss not leaked out and been printed
| the Herald.
The testimony Of cx Senator Benjamin, u louisiana IL
said 10 be the strongest adduced snt Secretary Floyd
concerning the acceptances, which will amount 10
raj millions than the public have any idea Of The
| report viii be offered On Monday.
spec al committee Of tho Peace Congress has been
appointed to ascertain the Of the Southern dele
gates in that body who manifested deep indignation at
the paadipg Of United states troops Pennsylvania
avenue and who regard such the part Of
the United States troops as a menace and threat
the part OF the North, ard II any such men exist 10
ascertain whether in their opinion, company Of United
States soldiers Is distinct horthcrn institution; and if
So whether the sight of such corps moving quietly
through city Is considered The committee
have leave TO report at any time.
The republicans Of New Hampshire have determined
upon calling State UAon meeting 10 consider the i'm
portani political questsns OF the hour and private
htter says will hold preliminary meeting at Concord
on the 11th inst, TO which they have invited III other
Law abiding, Union loving citizens.
George q. sogg secretary Of the National Republican
Committee has been here FOR several days, baitlag
against AL compromises concessions IL from
Springfield, Illinois, and has gone TO New York and Nex
Hampshire Tie Senate Committee Territories 10 day
agreed to report IN favor Of organizing Iccotah ani
Nevada Territories upon the basis o. Colorado
leaving the Niger out altogether.
has recently been argued before the Gupreme
Court involving the question shothcr the martians laws
now operative upon the high arc also applicable 10
the commerce 81 The lakes.
On side Il concn dad that the lakes are inlasl
waters, which common carriers subject 10 liabli
ties which 90 not obtain transporters on the high
eees and on tho other, ho, hey are great national
highways subject to the laws and regulations with
ocean rouits This s the lirst time the question has
been brought to the attention q the Court and a. ii has
been yarorly decided by courts below much interest
Is manifested N commercial circles as to the result
George Hibbard, E.q Of Buffalo, ~ u made an argu |
men showing that the lakes In no commercial sense
inland waters. II was highly oompmentod by Chief |
Justice eney and Judge Nelson fof ITS originality aud
sisnal abili,v Decision reserved
The Select ommttce the Presidents specla mes |
sage upon the CT ss, viii make report to The House IN
few days sustanbS The action q the nistraon ard