The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-06

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plshed all in his power, the naked truth win bemade
manifest that in consequence OF tho inactivity and
imbecilty OF Congress, the great array OF strength VIII
be the side of the South Georgia has occupied Fort
small State force can prevent its being retaken
the united strength Of our whole navy were brought
against IT, Pensacola is equally. impregnaoes e. ,e II tne
Of the Mississippi, the navy Of Great Britain could not
dislodge them. Fort Henry in the hands Of virginia
and Fort McHenry in possession Of the militia Of Mary
land would abundanty protect the seaboard OF those
two States Mr. Buchanan has not now nor has he ever
had, dsposable troops TO bold these places properly
How idle, foolish and absurd then II Is to prate about
coercion.
1t is the fashion here as everywhere, to throw the
onus Of our present position the administration The
staple of talk of members OF both houses OF Congress
abuse of the President for not having done what he could
not do and what but Tor the sheer stupidity and neg
gencc Of national representatives would have peen
long since accomplished The movement to take posses
sion of the District Of Columbia and prevent the naugu
ration of Mr. Lincoln is based the supposed neces
sity the pert of Virginia 10 take the lead the South
ern movement TO prevent her own interests from going
to the devil. Every in Washington believes the at
tempt will be made; STILL member Of Congress
here had the boldness and patriotism TO propose an
act empowering the calling out OF militia from
adjoining States TO secure peace IN the capital. The,
administration fights single handed against surrounding
diculties With nerve and statesmanshp to aid him,
Mr. Buchanan could become master of the situation in
fortnght but he is shacked mpeded and prostrated by
those who ought to be his most efficient support,
Major Anderson is believed 10 have acted the part of
sagacious soldier He was Informed before he lei: Tor
Charleston, that Fort Pneney had furnace FOR heating
shot, which would enable him with single company to,
defy all South Carolina and reduce Charleston ashes
or attack. II requisite however that he should
hold Fort Mourie with three companies more, aud
at Fort Sumter Wild the small number of men under
his command he did .he wsest hng-what as solder,
common sense exaciedn retiring 70 Fort sumter, whees
chances Of bloodshed are greatly diminished.
WASHINGTON, Jan. ., 1861.
The forthcoming Message South Carolina Afairs2se
Commissioners Ought Hare Staysd-Congress Rsspoasi
Die Nor-Grond Inquea Of the Committee Of Ways ard
Means About the Indetedaes Of e Government, &C., d..
The President submitted his message South Carolina
affairs to the Cabinet at special meeting to-day, and il
carefully considered His purpose to transmit
it to both houses Of Congress- but the Cabinet did not
adjourn before three o'clock and the House Of Repre-
sentatves adjourned about the time he withheld IT,
1t win probably not 90 in before Monday.
The friends Of Mr.. Buchanan regret the delay in ts
transmission, because they know that It's effect will be TO
rally to his support the patriotism AMI constitution and
Union loving sentiment OF the whole country, and silence
forever those malignant defamers who, without doing
him the bare justice Of waiting for his exposition Of the
South Carolina case, have been assaipg him with all tho
missiles Of calumny and falsehood.
The message will caTy along with it tho whole Of the
correspondence between tbe Commissioners, as they
style themselves from the State Of South Carolina and
the President copies also OF their credentials the orii
their appointment the letter of four members Of tho
South Carolina delegation Congress in relation 70 the
forts, various memoranda OF verbal communications,
&C.. &C.. but the reoinder OF the Commissioners Is
cludcd, because IL was not ft to be sent to him.
These documents will vindcaic the President N every
part Of his policy, showing it TO be gracious concla
tory and magnmmous, but thoroughly consistent and
rm and dspcing forever the slightest pretext FER in
snuatng that he has yaciated or tempcrled, or yield
cd TO the counsels OF the lie has not de-
Waited hairs breadth from the line ofpocy hc marked
out FOR himself in his annual message.
This special message will be the crowning act Of
statesman whose deliberate valor md wse moderation,
and sagacious intellect and comprehensive acquaintance
with the opinions, sentiments preudces and passions,
the virtues and the faings Of both SECTIONS, viii be
recognized and appreciated throughout the natlon-yes
natnn-wc yet nation, thank God And II tho spirit
OF the Presdents message and recommendations AMI
mates Congress, long viii wecontnue go, despite Of dis
unonsts North or South.
The press1eptsrpy to the " CommssloEasn has been
very r,y.reosy hdicaied~ IN tho passages aupg TO Il
in the Geographic Dispatches from this place. VIC did
not leave them an inch of ground 70 stand upon, he
ncshcr recognized them in tho character Of commits
soners recognized their assumption, or that Of tho
State of south Carolina To question the conduct OF the
olhccr ol the ln.ed states Who was command Of the
United states forts N Charleston harbor, and ox-
TTessIy denied the pretension that the occupancy
of Fort Sumter by Najor anderson could be
ration,ly called IA nen9ce;' and rontadly refused
tho withdrawal Of the Cnitcd states troops. As 10 The
alleged pledges, he pros ed by simple, unvornshed
recital Of the Interview OF the four members OF Congress
from South Carolina with him, AMI by their snhse
qucnt letter, that he gayo pledges applicable 70 he
case.
The President, of course, Is not responsible for any
promises which Mr. Floyd, of his motion may have
made 20 those members without his ch'eis knowledge
consent.
But the message will tell all and Is better 10 wait for
IT, dstrustng all prctentious abstracts OF ts contents
II Is n very general opinion among the conservative
OF the South that the Commissioner acted most
unwisely in running away they received The
Presidents reply They ought TO have stayed and con-
tinued their negotiations
The President has discharged and will contn 10 dis
charge his duty Now let Congress do It's part He asks
for collector OF the at Chareston The Senate
will not entertain the proposition 10 GO into council
advise and consent 70 HE nomination. lie lays before
Congress- he Is bound 10 do the condition Of the nation
why do they meet tho crisis2 Why do they not raj
ly around him and strengthen his arn9
The people III hold this Congress responsible, they
instantly take steps TO preserve the peace and the
integrity of the Union.
The Committee Of Ways and Means have sent letter
TO the President asking his assistance n their exam
Of the state OF the public debt and the general lnan
cal condition Of the government including inquiries into
every department They intimate that their purpose s
TO restore confidence and make proper provision for an
the pecunary responsibilities OF the government. The
President promptly acceded 10 Their request, AMI co.
nunicated the call TO the head Of each department.
Senator Wigfall has taken charge Of the affairs Of the
South Carolina Commissioners.