Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-01-30
FROm WAsnINcToN.

Special dispatch 70 the Cincinnati Commercial.l
WASHINGTON, January 27.-Gov. Morgan's
IN. " recommendation TO appoint commits
sicners 10 meet Maryland and Virginia here
on February Alb, excites great hopes among
Union men. Also, Rhode Islands repeal Of
its personal liberty bill, is hailed as a good
omen.
Saturdays proceedings in the House were
not very important; but there was a significant
Union speech from Gilmer, Of North Carolina,
highly fair and conciliatory. The disposition
to do something, Is spreading among Republic
cans. The New Mexico proposition may pass.
If it gets through the House, it is said that
CnttendeB, who despsirs Of his resolutions,
will support It in the Senate.
We have six inches Of snow here, and it is
still falling.
The Postmaster General has sent an agent
to take Bossession Of Milwaukee post Office.
The Post Office Department has sent letters
TO leading postmasters inseceding States, ask
ing whether they viii hold themselves respon-
sible to this Government for the postage col
lected. Tnose who answer in the negative
will have their Offices discontinued.
Last night a private conference Of about
forty sf the most prominent conservative men
from all parts OF the country took place at the
ColumbisHhotel. A free interchange Of opin-
ion was had, and concert Of action determined
upon, which may materially improve the as
pect Of political affairs. LOIS on Capitol bill
have been rented by Scott for erecting quarters
and stsbling for cavalry from West Point.
Crittenden, Douglas, Seward and Dixon,
were consulting last night.
The sloop-of-war Brooklyn, with two artil-
lery companies from Fort Monroe on board,
sailed on Thursday afternoon with sealed
orders, probably for Pensacola. A portion Of
the hon squadron at Vera Cruz has alec been
ordered home, probably FOR the same place.
Breckinridge has constituted the special
Senate committee on MorrilPs tariff bill, so "a
to give one majority to the protectionists, thus
securing a report in favor Of the bill. It will
come up this week.
Il is still confidently asserted by those claim
ing TO know, that Lincoln viii issue some ma
ifesto, intended to give peace to the country
after the counting OF the electoral votes. The
Boston Union committee called on Seward,
who expressed himself hopeful OF a sttlement
which will allay sectional animosities. Six
States will be represented in the southern Sc
cessiOn convention at Montgomery, Alabama,
February 4th Il will probably adjourn to
meet February 25th, &c as to give time to Vir-
sinia and other States 70 Join the movement.
This is a good sign, as every delay helps kill
secession. The continued firm and patriotic
course Of Gov. Hicks, who stands as a break
water between Maryland and d~isunion, ex-
cites the wJTmest admiration Of all lovers Of
the country, and draws Town upon him the
fierce wrath Of the secessionists.
Acting Postmas' er-GeneTal King writes to
John c. Noble, postmaster Of Paducah, Ken
tucky, thatthe reason Of bis removal was be
had announced himself deVoutiY in favor Of
d~isuniOn and It is not considered prudent TO
retain in service Of the Government, men
openly seeking its overthrow. Noble was one
Of Hollis appointments and removed BY him
some weeks since. The same rule Is to be ap-
pl ed elsewhere. Kentucky disunionists,
Breckenridge, PoEell, Stevenson, Burnett, ETC.,
are taken aback by the reluctant disposition Of
he legislature.
WAsHIEeToE, January 27.-The disunion
lists are working hard. Holt lie scared, and is
making all Preparations 70 protect the Capitol.
New Orleans is TO be declared a free port. The
European governments are expecte { to recog-
nizs its independence. TIE United States
never can consent.
A clerk il the Land Office, named Houston,
OF Ohio, resigned some time ago. Five one
hundred and sixty acre land warrants, in bis
charge, are missing. Three other warrants in
charge Of another CLERK, discharged yesterday,
are also missing. Floyd's case Is terrible.
The amount Of his aceeptsnces is enormous.
SONS are now due in New England banks, be-
longing to manufacturing people. Montgom-
erys proposition to Congress to resign
amounts to nothing.
Cassius Clsy's speech to The Republican
Association, Saturday night, did not amount
to much, bat Green Adams, Of Kentucky, fol-
lowed hin in a strong Union speech.