Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-22
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WASHINGTON, February 19-Tbe war be-
tween the Seward and Chace factions or tue
Republicans is'waxing warm. The nltras are
opposed to Seward because they fear be VIII
favor some compromise, and the conservatives
take ground against Chase for bis extreme
e~oereiva opinions. The general impression
here is that Chase will rot receive a Cabinet
appointment. II he does there will be as little
harmony IA the new ss the cid regime.
No dou.jt, as soon as Mr.. Lincoln reaches
here. Mr.. Seward win take him In hand and
enlighten him in regard TO the crisis Of which
be profestes to know 50 little.
I hear that Mr.. Tyler asked some Of the
Antieompromisers to-day, in a private CONVEX
sation, If they would yield the Virginia propO-
sition, the Crittenden compromise, or any
thing, against the spirit OF The Chicago plat
form, OF IL direct compromise wonld not suit
them as well as a National convention? He
received a negative answer. He is said ia
have replied that If they maintained this POSI-
ton through this week without action Ia The
right direction for a settlement, there would be
no longer any hope Of adjustment, and they
must prepare to recognise the consequences OF
involve The country Ia civil war. He had not
yet, be says, quite given up all hopes.
The convention has been in session since
twelve o'clock, but the proceedings have mol
yet transpired.
lDt IOTGt Dill now UolhlN AZ AAsNoN 10 49,
Mr.. Bingham's original force bill, but vas one
introduced by Mr.. Stanton Of your State. II
will meet streRuous opposition, as it gives the
President almost unlimited power over the
army and navy to suppress rebellion and en-
force the law. It stands as the regular order
for each dav, but as those who are opposed 10
it have strength enough to call for the ayes
and nays, and keep in continual session Until
tbe 9TH Of March, you can rest assured that
the bill viii not pass. II 1t should by any
means be passed, I know that the President
would veto it.
LineoIn's harangues sre received very un-
fsvorablY, and the Republicans are FESTIVE IN
der the charge Of having elected anignoramus
FOR a President.
The national convention project seems to be
the favorite plan with the Republicans at this
time but ReverdY johnson aud Guthrie have
both announced in debate that the calling OF a
national convention now would not be sum
cient to stay the secession movement
have Just learned from Baltimore that the
| State conference convention, assembled there
for the past two days, has adjourned until the
10Th Of March, or until Virginia secedes OF
takes action, when it shall be called together
BY the President to determine the course OF
Maryland.
Il IL rumored here that Governor Hicks Is
contemplating tha converting Of the legislature
Of the State to suppiant this movement.
The Evidence so far sdduced before the book
stealing committee eliminates no one, but
shows that ait the members have been very
negligent OF returning books taken from the
Congressional Library.
I hear tonight that Mr.. Fenton, Of New
York, intends, at an early day, TO introduce a
proposition to the House calling a national
convention.
No expectations are now entertained that
either Judge Black or Judge Petit can be con-
irmed for either Of the positions to which they
have been appointed
No arrangements have yet been made for the
reception of Mr.. Lincoln on Saturday. It is
bel eyed that be takes rooms at Willard's.
CLEVELAND.