Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11
LETTER FRom WARRINGTON.
Correspondence of the Journal and Statesman.
WASHINGTON, January 6, 1861.

WASHINGTON, January 6, 1861.
It is truly amusing to witness the startling
intelligence that is sent forth from the Capitol,
by the Reporters of what are very justly termed
." sensation newspapers" in New York and
Philadelphia, and appears every morning, under
large bold head. II you believe one half Of
the intelligence which may be derived from that
| source YOU would have to come 10 the conulu-
sion that this city was about turned upside down
and that the people were running wild. Fortu-
natey however, but about one-sixieeuth part of
tits true. They must have something to render
their papers saleable, and ergo manufacture
=" startling developements," "important ru'
mors," Sc People should be very cautious
therefore, or they will be very liable to be guled
In the Seuate on Thursday, Mr.. Bigler pre-
sented numerously sigHed memorial from citi-
rens Of your sister city of Philadelphia, asking
Congress to pass Senator Crittenden's resou-
lions. Mr. Crittenden made few remarks in
support Of his resolutions, after which they were
laid over Mr.. Baker then resumed, and con
cluded the able and argumeutative speech, COM
menced the day previous, against the legal right
Of a State to secede from the union. SHARP
collouuy took place between him and Mr.. Ben
, iamin, but am inclined to think that the latiei
was not at all satisfied with the result. Mr.
I Douglas followed and spoke at some length. HI
= contended that Il was wrong for Congress Il
4 egislate on the slavery question; charged tn
Republicans with wanting 10 restrain and Grip
: pie the institution of slavery, with view to it
extinction; denied that State has the right I
= seoede, but thought that an attempt to entorc
|. the laws would lead to serious Consequences
He declared his willingness to vote for Mr.. Cr
r tenden's resolution. At the conclusion of MI
/. Douglass remarks, the subject was postpone
t, until to morrow, and the Senate adjourned III
/. sil yesterday.
/. The only matter of Importance in the Sena
10 Yesterday was, that the Pacific Railroad bill
), which has passed the House, was taken up n
" amended, so as to make the route run from Il
d mouth Of the Kansas river. Adjourned uni
l. Tomorrow.
10 In the House on Thursday, Mr.. Hutchins pr
III ssnted the proceedings Of Republican meeiii
in Jefferson county, Ohio, opposing any col
IL promise, and endorsing the sentiments expires
lie ed by Senators Hale and Wade. 1t was REFER
to the committee Of thirty-three. The Judci
Il. ry Committee reported back, with amendmen
NJ, the bill further to provide for the collection
Of duties on imports, giving the Executive turtt
power TOR that purpose. The House then {
L.. iourned until tomorrow.
ap The telegraph has given us information in
lation to the action Of your Legislature in
to ference to Judge Dickinson, the Commiasio
I'm from Mississippi. 1t meets with the decit
Appreciation Of every true friend Of the Uni
md aud has raised the Diamond State high in
DOR estimation of every lover Of our Republic
institutions. Ali honor te your noble legii
,ia ,hs Yours. &c.. CYNOsURE