, 1861-01-16
mr.. Stewards Speech.
|Correspppdcuce OF the Cincinnati Gazette

baltimore. Jan. u, 1861
From what I learned at Washington yester-
day afternoon and evening, am safe In saving
that MI. Seward's speech dlspleaeed the seces-
slonlsts, not because OF an absence of spirit
Of couciliation, but because Of the mildness
OF its tone, and its powerful and philosophical
argument in favor Of q perpetuation Of the
Union. They wanted harsh, uncompromisiuc
speech, and not an argument that would at
tract favorable attention, and ut the came time
elevate the Judgment above the passions
among Southern people who arc now reckless
~ following the lead of men who arc either
mad or selfish, with view to breaking up the
Union. Mr. Stewards speech will not did them
70 their revolutionary movements, and hence
their dissatisfaction.
FAVORABLE RECEPTION OF THE SPEECH IN
BALTIMORE.
Here in Baltimore the speech has made n
profound and favorable impression upon busi-
ness, aud 1t has greatly strengthened Union
stock.
Mr.. sEwARD's THIpLY.
The Thirdly" o. 3lr. Seward, in which he
he lays down his proposition for the settlement
OF the slavery question, Is obscure, but those
who have noticed the course Of the Albany
Journal, which did not speak without consulta-
ton with Mr. Seward will discover wide ran
in the thirdly" !" through which the Senator
can walk, md support and vote for tho meas
ures that will be reported, If any report eholl
be made, BY the Committee Of Thlrty-three.
REPUBLICAN OPINIONS OF TIE SPEECH.
This is the way 1t Is viewed here, aud 1t has,
upon the whole, giren more satisfaction to
the business men q this city, than to some Of
the Republicans at Washington. Many of tho
latter have been goadcd to madness By The
oyerbearlng course Of tina 6eccssionists, and
some Of them would just now choose war
rather than compromise.
PROSPECTS OF COMPROMISE.
still the proposed settlement upon tho basis
Of the admission Of New Mexico at once, the
amendment OF the Constitution 50 as to pre-
vent Interference with slavery where 1t exists,
adopted. do not think over half q dozen Re
publicans In the House, If 50 many, would yote
against it.
THE CR1TTENDEy ANENDMET
It is perfectly useless to talk about the Crit
tenden amendment in Congress. No law d.
rectly recognizing or protecting slavery In the
territories could pass. People, therefore, in
favor Of that particular measure, should give
their attention to the mode Of settlement yir.
tualiy agreed upon by the Pacidcation Com
mittce.
POSITION OF MARYLAND.
havc Information here that satisfies me
that the adoption Of this measure will hold
Maryland fast In the Union. It ought to sat- |
fsfy every reasonable Southern man,
The Passport System.
France has Just abolished the passport sys-
TEN. It Is just being established In America,
The following entirely South Carollnian adyer- |
tsemcnt appears in the Philadelphia Inquirer:
OFFICE OF THE Coxu1ss1oxER FOR SC,
No. 81 South Third street.
PH1IADEtrHtA December 81, 1860. j
porsons wishing to visit South CARO-
furnished With proper certificates, that will be res
pected BY tho proper authorities Of that Govern.
mcnt By calling at this office.
DAVID 3. prnyEY
South Carolina Commissioner, resident III Ph.iadel.