The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-15

their willingness to 60 for the proposition. They say
they would feel at liberty to accept the amendments
for their constituents but perfectly willing to allow
the people the opportunity to accept them eor them
selves Unless something of this kind can be carried
adjustment will be accomplished.
learn this evening that Dudley Mann has positively
declined the appointment rendered to him by South Caro-
lima as Commissioner to visit Europe.
Senator Yues of Florida, who left his seat to-day,
with the Senators from Alabama and Mississippi ac-
ceps this proposition So will Senator Baker of oregon,
and Senators Dixon and Foster, of Connecticut and
others. Mr.. Crittenden is also favorable 10 it,
Senators Clay and Fitzpatrick, Of Alabama and Nal
lory and Yulee, Of Florida viii remain here for few
days.
Senator Davis, of Mississippi, is st confined to tn
house by sickness
Senator Brown, of Mississippi viii foreho for the pre-
sent his determination to leave Immediately
Mr.. Yulee evidently hopes that something may yet be
done avoid complete disruption, hence the favor he
bestows upon the eight States proposition, yet in
embryo.
The announcement Of the appointment Of Mr.. Chase
Secretary of the Treasury under Mr. Lincoln caused
considerable excitement here account of his
negro equality IDEAS
1t given out in high quarters that John c. Fremont
has been rendered place in Mr. Lincons Cabinet He
will arrive in New York on the 23d inst.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IA, 1851.
In the House to-day Mr. Etheridge attempted in the
morning hour to get in his plan of settlement but as he
presented it in the form Of joint resolution which
only be introduced Monday after the morning hour,
the effort failed 1t considered unfortunate that Mr.
Eheridge did not conform to the rules, and
other attempt to get his proposition before the House
to-day, as it will now be delayed one week.
Mr.. Etheridge is urged for place in Mr.. Lincoln 8
Cabinet by a lsge number Of responsible citizens Of
Tennessee.
The House has opened debate on the question Of the
daythe right Of State to secede Mr.. McClernapd of
Illinois, was the first speaker and made thorough Union
speech declaring squarey and unequvocay for the pre-
servaton of HE Union and the execution Of the laws
This position Of Mr. McCernand, being greatly in
trast with that recently taken by Judge Douga7 whose
flag Mr.. McCernand followed in the Presidential
campaign surprises those who best know his course
Congress The fact that MIR. MoClcrnand resides in
Springfield the home Of Mr.. Lincoln, may his
firm advocacy OF coercion.
Mr. CoRwIN, from the House Committee Of Thirty
three, made report TO the House this evening" and
without allowing it to be read 1t sent immediately to
the printer It embraces three important propositions
Fs-H Winter Davis Fugitive Slave law proposition
as amended by Mr.. Kellogg, of Illinois.
Second-Mr. Adams proposition to admit New Mexico
with without slavery. E
7hird.-Mr Adams proposition to amend the constitu-
tion, protecting slavery for the States where it
belongs.
1t appears that the committee, very few Of
them, agreed TO allow the propositions TO be re-
ported to the House, with such remarks as Mr..
Corwin might suggest, but he is responsible for
what he says, and other member OF the
committee. There is no formal report signed by the
members for the very good reason that in propo
ston submitted to them were they unit
Messrs. Tappan Of New Hampshire, and Washburn, Of
Wisconsin, unite in a minority report, which, in brief
goes against all compromises but declares strong and
clear terms for the Union and the enforcement Of the
laws Other minority reports viii be prefented.
II is stated that Mr. Adams, who offered the resolution
in favor Of admitting New Mexico with without slavery
voted against reporting to the House Messrs Rust
Arkansas Taylor, Of louisiana Phelps OF Missouri Ha-
milton OF Texas, Whitley, of Delaware: Ferry, of Con.
necticut; Kellogg, of Illinois; Washburn, of Wisconsin,
and Tappan, of New Hampshire, all spoke and voted
against reporting the proposition to the House. Messrs
Mlson Of Virginia; Davis Of Maryland Curtis of Iowa,
and others advocated and voted for the proposition
The Pacific Railroad bill is specially assigned con
sideration in the Senate at one O'Clock tomorrow
Senator's Davis and Brown, of Mississippi; yulce and
Mallory, Of Florida Clay and Fitzpatrick, of Alabama
Toombs and 1verson Of Georgia; Hammond and Chcsput
of South Carolina having retired from the Senate Of the
United States this action will leave the Senate stron yy
in favor Of sustaining the administration while II mani
tests disposition to stand by the Union and the
laws. With the above ten Senators out, twenty
will be enough, necessary for CHOICE to do business in
the Senate. The republicans have twenty six votes and
there win be difficulty in finding three more votes
among the South Americans and democrats that win ut
all times and under all circumstances be recorded the
side of the constitution and the Union.