The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-17
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The sight Of The American flag floating over Fort SUM-
ter is probably no. half irritating the South Carroll
mans the fact tha. every inch of visible in that
fortress Is jus. much Massachusetts, SOIL all Of the
eria OF which Fort sumter IS made having been taken
from the granite quaries Of Quincy Massachusetts This
fact well known IN Charleston, contributes noe the
rebels
The President and Cabinet firm in their determina
ton TO sustain Major anderson the Union and the laws
Lieut. Talbot leaves here in the morning with sealed
dispatches to Major Anderson. The lieutenant who bears
the message ignorant of the contents OF tho little
package he carries TO his superior.
Lieut. Hall has obtained leave of absence TO visit his
family, some of whom are III, in New York. He has no
special message from Major Anderson but accompanies
Mr. Hayne the South Carolina messenger.
Private letters from Columbia, South Carolina. re-
ceived tonight from merchants, say trade is at stand
Collections impossible, and movements Northward
daily attempted from fear Of conGscation of their
stock by the State or punder by the mob
Advices from Memphis, Tennessee, from men Of the
highest character state that nineteen twentohs Of the
people Of that section in favor of the union either
upon Crittenden's plan or some similar basis.
plan is now before the Committee on Federal Rea-
tions Of the House OF Delegates at Richmond which
regarded with much interest in political circles here
The idea originated with Mr. Pryor, Of the Federal House
OF Representatives and has received the cordial endorse
ment Of hessrs Crtenden, Breckenridge, Douglas viii
liam c. Rives and other distinguished gentlemen,
bracng all shades of Southern and conservative opinion
The plan is series Of resolutions proposing
Nrst-There must be definite and conclusive set
tment of the slavery question between the sections
Of the country or separation will be inevitable.
Sec0nd-Pr0posing the Crittenden Compromise, as
amended by Mr.. Douglas, as the basis Of a fair and
honorable adjustment, and as the least that Virginia
feels she can take o settlement.
Mird-The appointment Of Commissioner to each
State in the Union TO present the action OF Virginia
and TO invite response to this measure of concation
kbvrhA strong appeal 10 the federal government to
stay it's hand and avert all acts which may lead to
collision pending the mediation of Virginia
FUMAn appeal TO the seeding States to preserve the
existing status, and also to abstain from all acts which
may precipitate q collision.
despatch from distinguished in Virginia,
ceved today says that there little if any doubt that
the plan will pass both Houses OF the Legislature.
Similar movements will at once be made in the Iegs-
atures Of Missouri North Carolina, Tennessee and Ken
lucky, arrangements being in progress for that pur
pose.
The Crittenden resolution will probably up in the
Senate omorr0w the motion reconsider the action
Of to-day.
Mr.. Russell has appeared before tho special committee
and promptly answered. all questions put to him. He
has laid before the committee a written statement Of
everything he knows relative to the distracted bonds
The Grand Jury has not yet acted ON the subject.