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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-23

These kegs we're put board ihe steamer, after being
over hauled and allowed 70 proceed their destination
BY order Of Mr. Kennedy the containing the
kets all conveyed 10 the arsenal IN Seventh avenue
The work carog them thither was confded TO Ser.
geant Denton and oclo last evening the last
load delivered
The seizure o the goods IN question delayed the de-
parire OF the Monticello several hours much TO tie cht
grin OF her officers and passengers.
How me musSets VII ultimately be disposed of
mains 10 be SEEN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-23
THE CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ~, 1891
Secretary Dix today communicated to the House an
important document in reply to Mr.. Sherman, Chairman
Of the Committee Ways and Means. gives
Fyra-The amount Of the public debt and a detailed
description Of the different kinds Of debt.
.Second-The amount and details Of the floating debt
and unpaid balances and claims
7Aird-Ihe amount of acocptances and other acknow-
dgments Of debts by the different departments Of tho
government.
fbuyth-rhc facts connected with the recent ralcs Of
Treasury notes.
FyA--The amount required 10 pay the public dues
accruing prior 10 the first Of July next aud in this
pecton the estimated amount OF from duties
end imports, the public lands and miscellaneous
up 10 that date.
He estimates the amount necessary prior 10 the rt Of
July next in addition 10 the accrung revenue at twenty
millions Of dollars lie then suggests TO raise
his money and among other means refers to the sur.
plus revenue deposited in the States In 1896 specific
fund which might be pledged or recalled
The communication shows the precise condition OF the
Treasury at this time.
THE FEELING AT THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.
WASHINGTON, Jan. ~, 1861.
So intense the feen. in regard to tho pericus
dton the country that huge apparatus for hosting
material 20 day broke and tmbled from Ae unfinished
considerable portions Of the work, and epdangering
many lives, without ecting remark ia either House.
or attracting any particular attention from the throug
Of vsiters, although the event occurred bat hour
or two before the assembling Of Congress
hut IL is doubtful whether the crashing OF
the dome itself, the sinking or the
entire Capitol by earthquake, would lcgIs
htors 10 the duty Of immediate and practical legislation
for the salvation Of the country. The hdrence Of the
leaders OF all parties in this hour Of danger, involving
even the existence OF the government, strikes every
stranger with amazement. The set speeches in the
Bouse tho state OF the Union may not have been
Objectionable when there Union, but thoy
are declared by the people TO be altogether out
d place, impolitic, impotent and wicked, when
there is confessedly Union, and the ship of
STATE Is being dashed TO pieces on the rocks Of
sectional strife This Is tho universal voice OF the many
strangers who daily visit the Capitol and listen to the
harangues IN Congress The prayer frequently heard
the crowded galleries Of both houses that some
oble minded patriot would appear, and rising 10 the
agitude Of the OCCASION fling aside partisan yrcIuios
and sectional icalouscs and animostes ard bg magma
asous concessions open way the adjustment ~
No prevailing df1cnlties but tho opportunity IL daty
lowed 70 remain unscizcd, and meanwhile tho country
y drifting rapidly torun
Mr. Clemens, of Virginia, made a powerful speech in
she House oday favoring Union and showing the hor
rors that will accrue 70 the slave States by So
paral.rs iIom tho free Northern ssasea Hs desiaSei
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-23
THE PERSONAL LIBERTY ELL OF RHODE
IcI AVN

PaovprScr, \. l., Jan. "a, 1861.
Tne Senate has passed the a repeating the Personal
Liberty bin by vote CT q toe Tho House, after
DISCUSSION postponed .ahsr Consideration " he sub
jess aDtl Zlusdsy,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-23
wARIIKE PREPARATIONS OF THE GOVERN
MENT.

WASHINGTON, Jan. %, 1851
Bills ue being prepared by the Military aud Naval
Committees Of the House, and by the Committee of Ways
and Means, for Immediately placing the country upon
footing. The President viii be authorized to call for
The enlistment of volunteers and considerable number
OF war steamers viii be forthwith ordered to be con
structsa Tho demonstrations in Southern ports
show that deficient in naval force, aud ospe
oaly in substantial light draft vessels. Hence the
cent necessity Of employing an unarmed wooden SHE'LL
like the star OF the West go upon warlike e.rand
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-23
THE ALABAMA STATE CONVENTION.

Tho Convention has adopted resolutions recalling tho
representatives Congress- and authorizing the Governor
70 appoint Commissioners 70 Washington.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-23
Repeal Of the Rhode Island Fer.
scnal Liberty Bill.
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
AFFAIRS AT FORT PICKENS AND FORT
SUMTER.

AFFAIRS AT FORT PlCkENS AND FORT
SUMTER.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 1851.
No danger may now be appyehended Of an attack on
Fort Piekens The President elgraphed yesterday and
despatched officer Of high rank in the navy, enoinng
the officers in florida to furnish pretext for an
attack.
Similar representations have been sent by The seces
sknis.s to Major Chase, who commands the Florida
forces.
Governor Pickens to-day tesegraphed Colonel Hayne
that there was not word OF truth in the rumor that
Major Anderson had refused the courtesy of fresh
provisions &c. These daily sent to him FROM the
market, as also his mas Governor Pckens dispatches
state that pleasant relations exist between Major Ander
son and The State authorities.
Thus all danger of collision between this time and the
sth Of March is, in all probability, avoided
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-23
THE COST OF THE PUBLIC PRINTING.


The Superintendent of Public Printing has submitted
the following statements to the chairman Of the Commit
tee OF Ways and Means about tho public printing for the
Senate and House FOR the rs sesson OF the Thirty sixth
Congress-
Total amount ordered BY the House. li5,As9
Total amount ordered by both houses s2l1 CPS
This printing has been is TO be executed follows
Printing of the Senate by the Senate printer 5l6I2
Printing OF the Senate BY the House prntcr. i4,466
Total amount Of printing ordered by the Senate s3
Printing of the House by tho House printer, SSe 200
Printing of the House by the Senate printer 1926
Total amount Of printing ordered by the House Sl45 s9
Total amount of printing executed and tobe exc -.-
Amount OF printing by the Senate printer for
Amount of printing by the House printer for both
houses loz,oos
Upon the completion Of the printing the amount due to
the public printers will be as follows
To the Senate printer for Senate printing .s27 OFT
To House printer for Senate printing 101l9
Amount due for Senate printing $35 1g6
To the Senate printer for House printing s51 475
To the House printer for House printing 1926
Amount due for House printing. ng............s65,4 ,43I
Total amount due the public printers. &102, ,62S
Total amount Of printing ordered by the Senate
and House. t2l2,62s
Appropriation per act of March Q, 1859. ..... 10000
Appropriation per act Of May u, is00...... 10000
Total amount Of appropriations. $4,000
Deficiency in appropriation .slo2 6es
The amount for dry dressing included in each Of the
foregoing Statements for the that the thereof
is charged to and paid out Of the appropriations made for
printDg
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-23
THE REVOLUTION.

THE REVOLUTION.
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
The Status Quo in the South
to be Observed.
The Latest Reports from Forts
Pickens and Sumter.
Preparations for Placing the Army and
Navy ON a War Footing.
Financial Statement Of the
Secretary of the Treasury.
Coercive Propositions of
the Republicans.
Suspension of Postal and Other
Laws in Seeding States.
Strong Union Speech of Mr..
Clemens, Of Virginia.
----~-~~-
Repeal Of the Rhode Island Fer
sonal Liberty Bill.
Seizure of Arms by the Metro
pOlitan Police.
The Apprehended Attack on the
Brooklyn Navy Yard,
&c, &C., 60.
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-19
BEECHER MOBBED IN NEW HAVEN.

Henry Ward Beecher ectured in New Haven on Fri
day night OF last week. On leaving the building, vol
lev Of rotten eggs was fred his carriage. He drove
OF amid the grOaus of large crowd who afterwards
followed him 70 his hotel, and repeated the compliment
OF hearty groans
The New Haven Macs says:
The notorious Brooklyn parson Henry Ward Beecher,
political preacher lectured last Friday evening on Two
Hundred and Forty Years ago" Music Hall was about
two-thirds iul-thcre having been quite number OF
free or "deadhead' tickets issued. When the lecturer
entered n company with the President of the Ius ute
he was greeted With applause and Kisses At the COM
mencemeut Of his lecture Mr. Beecher asked the au-
dence 10 abolish all thoughts and opinions Of past days
lprobaby in regard to him>e and 90 back the time
of the Pilgrims who landed on Plymouth Rock, two
hundred aud forty years ago. The audience very
restless and seemed as if expecting outbreak OF
some sort. rush upon the doors by large crowd
of persons in the entrance caused considerable
element and ope Jumped from their seats and made
lor the exit But this interruption but brief aud the
speaker proceeded until he made Objectionable al
uon to free speech when loud and distinct Kisses
sent up to the evident annoyance Of both ParsOu B. and
the President of the Institute, who sat upon the stage
win five men whom lie had persuaded to occupy seats
upon the Platform. During hs tempest cries made
aud such ordinations as Why don't you lecture in
Peia1ephisg You've disappointed them three times :"
$50 o. - "Dry up ~ Put him out ~ mo, No.
Talk louder we're very common. Taking occasion to
aude TO the American flag, Mr.. Beecher loudly aI
p'auded by those who had previously Kissed him. while
hey who had appauded kept their hands and feet in
state Of quctude A. the conclusion OF the lecture
which was no great affair." the audience commenced leay
ing amid Mingled applause and Kisses.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-19

Il is ell important that tie voice Of tie people should
mud iu and authoritative expr, s-ion 10 the present
crisis And therefore il ia that We warmly favor the
adoption Of the propositions recently submitted by Sena-
Tor Biger, Of Pennsylvania That gentleman proposes
as il is impossible the necessary twothrds for sub
hitting amendments Of the Constitution to the States
can be procured in the present state of parties Con-
gress, and as il is OF vital importance that the people
should have early opportunity 70 express their viii
upon the grave questions dividing the county that
Congress shall recommend the holding O. election by
che people Of the States elicit their views certain
amendments which embody substantially the remedi,s
submitted by Mr. Crtteudsn. Senator Biglers bill pro
vdes al the necessary means for holding the proposed
election. Some doubts were expressed in the Senate
O. the cousitutcnsy Of the measure and upon hast,
examination Of b. il would 70 be obnoxious to such
criticism but upon careful inspection, it will be
found 70 be free from such objection. This bill, it is
true is intended 10 be passed by orty vote; and i
1t were intended thereby submit the proposed amend
ments for the ratification Of the States would OF course
be unconstitutional, and Of effect. But it does not
contemplate any such thing t simply proposes to take
the sense OF the people upon certain amendments to he
thereafter submitted the States ly Congress and, in
this way to procure Instructions for such members sud
senators A. are now adverse to the movement, and
whose votes are requisite make up the necessary two
thirds The measure Of Senator Biger therefore, in no
way infripges upon or evsdes tie Constitution.
We fee justified in declaring that If the bin here re-
srred to is passed and the people permitted to vote
on the amendments, the pernicious agitation Of tie
slavery question, which 'the Of all woes
viii be removed from our elections for the next genera
ton, and perhaps forever.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-19

account BY hsr own sohs that she shs not be permitted
tomove 70 her purposes with decorum With deberatoc.
and with tho gravity that Belts her Shall she, this
great and powerful State, with hot and indecent
haste, If she feared her purpose would fail her, or
should she proceed with that deberaon and
caution and prudence that they afford to exhibit who
justly feel their consequence. and their power and adj
slowly if they please because they have confidence
in their cause and have no dstrust of their resolution
For myself SIR wish to declare that look her, IN
der all circumstances and 10 any contingency, as fully
competent to manage her affairs and equal TO any
destiny that may await her. Separate or in Union, au
not afraid that her power her spirit and her resources
will prove unequal to the protection Of her honor
her interests or her safety the ensurng to her that
just influence and respect to which she is entitled And
it is due, oo think to ourselves, and proper seres
pect to show a haste that might risk being charg
ed epdaton rather than bodness and for that reas
on and as due to the constituencies which represent
take this occasion to say that will not deny the boon
that has been asked of single nights delay, on ques
ton of such moment, to any gentleman that wants IT,
| would appeal to the gentleman from Appomattox ia
withdraw his amendment, but if he will not hope the
House will reject it,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-19
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATIC OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
| TANT RESOLUTIONS ON TIE CRlSIS

SPRINGFIELD Jan. l6.-The Democratic State Conyen.
ton the State House this morning. Nnty -.hree
out Of the hundred and two counties represented
Resolutions adopted BY almost unannou,
vote, declaring that is the prompting Of pttriom aud
dictate Of wisdom to make effort 10 save
the Union by Cancellation and concession; therefore
willing TO accept the amendments TO the Constitution
proposed in the United States nate by Senator Douglas
and Senator Cttenden, aud the border State PROPOSE
ton any other whereby harmony NAV be restored be
tween the people Of the different sections of the county
Therefore earnestly en,reat the Federal Gogern-
ment and the seeding States withhold the of mi
itary power and preteIt whatever bring the
ton to the horrors OF civil war. until the people
take such &C ion as the troubles demand.
We recognize and declare it be the duty OF the FED
eral Government through the civil authorities within
the jurisdiction Of the State enforce all laws passed in
pursuance OF the Constitution bu; distinctly deny that
the Federal Government has a constitutional power To
call the military these laws except in aid
of the civil authorities.
We deny the constitutional right of any State to secede
from the Union and equally opposed 10 MULTI
cation at the North and secession the South as yoli
tons OF the Constitution. That in the opinion of this
Convention the employment OF military force by toe
Federal Government to coerce into submission the
ding States will inevitably plunge the country in civil
war and entirely extneuish all hope for settlement OF
the fearful issues pending before the country.
We recommend the repeal of all personal---very. bills,
and recommend National Convention, TO be held at
Louisville KY, the l2.h Of February, to take into
consideration the present per!ous state of the country
and recommend to the people such just concessions aud
such amendments 10 the constitution as will produce bar
mony and fraternal feeling throughout the Union said
convention to consist of delegate from each congres
sona district and two at large from each Of the thirty
three States We request that the Legislatures OF the
several States take steps TO the holding OF State CoLyen
tons to carry out the aforesaid recommendations.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-19

aroused every 10 tho nation snd have sclssd f,o
every patriotic heart loud sDd earnest protest and
appeal 70 all the necessary avenge toe n I'M,
and ayenge the outrage. But eternal thanks TO the
moderation OF Major Anderson; be RETAINED from rny
into the town, or the aggressive forts lie remember.
ed that they we're his counrymen, his fellow county,
mes that they were excited by the apprehension Of
force.
1t duty to hold those forts; and not only that
but he believed although he did counsel IT, that We
might 20 further and take possession Of the remaining
forts and blockade the ports He would recommend that
remain in satu quo ia reference TO the government
property, though socaled coercion might be srn
poyed, aud II may be imposed BY the hostile action Of
the Southern States. But the people OF the Northwest
and the Northeast determined TO have free plsssgs
and free trade from Hudsons Bay to the mouth Of the
Mississippi river, and from the Atlantic TO the Pacific
ocean.
Mr.. Ashley, OF Ohio, addressed the House. lie had
idea from the first that the c1nmttee Of thirtyhr,e
would be Of any good to the country aud his tdicon
had proved true. political anmosity had spfuug up
between the two sections Of couederacy and scce
sion had taken place. but he bad idea that twenty
millions OF people should submit TO and surrender 10
few thousand fanatics. lie would never recognize the
right OF property in slaves 1t provided in the con
stution that We should have a republican government
He eulogzed Mr.. Webster, aud regretted that such 4
spirit as his was not now present to do battle for the
Union As for the men who had fired the United
States flag he would have the traitors shot, and all such
villains hanged. He and his people we're determined
that Lincoln should be naugurated President Of the Uni
ted States
Mr.. Pendleon, of Ohio, obtained the floor, but gave
way with the understanding that he should have the floor
for one hour in the morning
Mr.. Edwards, of Maine, delivered a short speech in
which be declared that long South Carolina resist.
ed the laws Of the country, he for war.
The House then, scarcely twenty members being pro-
sent, aud the galleries empty, adjourned.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-19
startling, IL True.

The Washington Star states that among the items Of
news from Charleston floating around loose in
sion circles in that city, is story that the Hon. VIM
Aiken Of South Carolina, has been made TO dis
gorge in aid Of the cause much against his will
a. follows He notified that he was e1pce-
ed 10 advance forty thousand dollars TO that end and
pieadsdh right to advance AS he might please;
adding that he did not have the money. He was then
promptly notified that he had been assessed that amount
and must promptly pay it, under penalty OF having it
raised by the immediate eOnhscAon aud sale Of bis pro-
perty in Charleston, worth many times much. To
ave that from utter destruction he did raise the amous
demanded and in paying it remarked that bis lot would
he better il he was Ourneyman carpenter at the North
showing jack plane at s. per day wages, than the
South Carolina millionaire he before it essayed
40 reduce the South under military despotsm. He IS
no. "oae Of the suspected" his in refusing 10
seem 10 be pleased with paying the forced loan having
ea-usd him the dangerous reputation Of being dsaeeted
40 the cause
OF course We pretend 10 kn0w pOthing OF the truth
OF this report But II Il be true il only demonstrates
sbsG Se have lsn upon strange add es tines and That
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-19

section BY inserting sfsr tho word hat the words for
the purpose Of raising for the defence OF the
State" lie wanted the object OF the bill TO DO well un-
derstood
The amendment was adopted.
Mr.. VERIFY moved to amend by Inserting in the
eighth line Of the I'd section after the word at, the
words "a rate not exceeding six per cenum" Adopted
Mr.. SMITH, Of K, offered to amend by inserting in
the fifth line Of the 18th section, after words from time
to time the words withn three years from the passage
of this BILL" Agreed to.
Mr.. RAYMOND moved to fill up the blank in the clause
deraying the expenses Of printing, engraving, ETC.,
with "a sum not exceeding 5000" Agreed to.
The bill amended then put upon It's passage and
passed unanimously. The following members did not re-
spond to the call of their names
Messrs. Barbour, Bell, Brown, Caperton, Carpenter,
Cassin Christian, Collier Cowan Crane Crump, Dcken-
son. Duckwall, Feir Fleming, Frost, Garrett, Gibson,
Jet Johnson Keen, Knote, Lockridge, j. G. Martini T.
Martin, Massie, McCue, Organ, Phelps Pretow, Ran
dolph Richardson, Scott JAS. X. Smith, Henry Smith,
Staples, Thompson, Tyler, Walker and Wilcox.
On motion, the House adjourned.
ERRArA-In the report of the proceedings Of the House
contained in the Wing Of yesterday morning, Mr. John
Gilmer represented voting for the amendment
offered by Mr. Seldom to the first resolution contained
in the report Of the Committee State and Federal
Relations and voting against the amendment moved
by Mr.. Newton, addition to that report He voted
for the last and against the first amendment.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-19

these figures viii b, tina, the quality Of Plaster
year. on Go Sn9dnd ports vas ak foli great,
direct from the British frovnces In osr
words. und-sond IT, hs Virginia manufactured tobacco
consume In Canada sh2ped Richmond to Boston, etc. All
thence rsnshipped to lis Destination while ms Of The Per dis
trbued from this brough, here in the itdreei
manner Why lsthrre direct exchange OF thee eommod
sr We shall not attempt to an but will suggest he plot
In force upon James River and the system OF dscOun Ing
Northern draft n preference paper payable here bass Of
investigation Into the OF this anomaly At AeSanda last
year. sc65 Of Plaster received direct The quaint
into the Interior the Orange and Alexandria Railroad
COL toni by the o. Canal $50 tons ard by L. H. Railroad
- TONS While the Alexandria Importer, under more T..
able system Of pOage undersell tOse Of Richmond
need expect any the Plaster trade Of this city