Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-03
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 29th, 1860.
Rorder States Caucus was held here last night at
which 10 members present The caucus failed 10
agree, but appointed committee OF fourteen being one
from each State represented to report at some other
time, if they agree
The Union committee of both Houses mixed up in
despair.
Nothing from Charleston. 1t is believed that tie
telegraph in the hands of the Governor of South Gar
DINA.
On Yesterday the South Carolina Commissioners re-
ouested the President to remand Major Anderson The
Cabinet was in session six hours but came to no con-
cusion.
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec 81, 1860.
It is confidently asserted that the President will give
the South Carolina Commissioners his final answer to-
day. to their demand for the return of Ma Anderson to
Fort Moultrie.
1t s feared however, that the precptate action OF
the Charleston troops in Selling the arsenal yesterday
will be detrimental to their cause here.
Secretaries Thompson and Thomas will probably re-
sign their places in the Cabinet if the Presidents an
swer is in the negative.
Great efforts will be made in both Houses of Con
gress to bring the question of settlement of the diff
cuIties to direct vote of the people of the whole coun
try.
Some Conservatives on the Northern side will advo
cate it, but the ReF ublcans generally, will resist it to
the bitter end.
II the President negatives the Commissioners de-
mand they and nearly the entire delegation in Congress
from the cotton States will Immediately retire to their
respective homes.
The Mayor will issue his Proclamation by the re-
quest Of the federal authorities the conservative men,
bers of Congress and corporation, requesting all bodies
of armed men, whether military or not, to refrain from
visiting Washington at the inauguration of Lincoln.
FROM CHARLESTON.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 81 1860.
The Convention On Saturday confirmed the Cover
nors Council of State, consisting of d. F. Jamson, A.
G. Magrath Gen. Meminger and Mr. Darlington.
The troops took possession Of the Government Arse
nal yesterday. The Arsenal contains many thousand
military stores. Military preparations actively and
zealousy progressing
Volunteers have rendered their services from several
Southern States, among them officers of the Army and
! Navy and West Point graduates.
Capt. S. NJ Morgan, of Tennessee, has rendered his
services to the Governor and the accepted.
THE CONVENTION.
The President Saturday last, stated that the ques
ton before the Convention on yesterday, (Friday,)
closing the secret session. the resolution relative
to the removal of the lighthouses, buoys, &c.
Mr.. Chestnut moved a secret session.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 3lst, 1860.
The Montgomery (Ala) Confederation says that a
majority of the Alabama Convention favor cooperation
with the Southern States by from ten to fifteen majority
Wy. Doo - d AZ
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs-Secre Floyd sent
communication to the Speaker explaining the nature
and character of his acceptances in the Russell Bailey
case said they not due and payable until the ser
vices stipulated Tor shall have been performed Referred
to select Committee on the subject.
Thad Stevens offered a resolution of inquiry in rela
tion to the public property in Charleston harbor, ar
risons &c.
The House refused to suspend the rules, 80 to g.
Mr.. Stanton offered resolution, which was adopted
that the Committee Military Affairs report at any
time, about the recent sales of public to Southern
States; Charleston harbor and Arsenal affairs.
Mr.. Pryor, a resolution which was tabled, that any
attempt to preserve the Union by force was impract
cable and destructive to Republican libery-lost SO tt
IS.
Pending a resolution and substitute denying the right
of secession, and nquring if the present laws
sufficient to protect the public property by the employ
ment of the Army and Navy, the House ad journed t.
Wednesday.
Doubts expressed i'll high quarters if either house
will have quorum when they meet Wednesday.
1t is the general opinion that todays proceedings are
inaity of the Republic of the United States of Amer
lea.
There was row in the Cabinet to-day, which result
ed in the resignation of Secretaries Thompson anC
Thomas, anticipated. The Administration has
gone over to the North
The Revenue Cutter Harriet Lane has left fol-
Charleston with sealed orders
Senator Benjamin, in his Speech intimated that to
day would be the last session of the United States Sen
ate He closed his speech terrifcay the crowded gal
leries rising en-
The galleries were cleared amidst tremendous excite
ment and the Senate Immediately adjourned.
SECOND DISPATCH
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec 3lst, 1860.
| SENATE.
In the Senate, Mr. Powell, from the Committee O
thirteen, reported that the Committee directed him
report that they had been unable to agree
Mr. Douglas said that he desired to address the Sen
ate on the subject on Wednesday next.
On motion of Mr.. Bigler, it was agreed that wher
the Senate adjourned it be to meet on Wednesday.
The Senate then postponed Mr. Crittenden's resolu
tons until Monday next, at IL o'clock.
Mr.. Wilson introduced resolution of inquiry as tc
the places of deposite sales, &C., of public arms which
was laid on the table
The Kansas bill was postponed until Monday next.
Mr.. Benjamin then addressed the Senate. He de
cared the crisis in the country had not come without
warning the Republicans, who had scofed at and neg
ected its now they that truth. South Caroline
has become independent Mississippi, Florida and Ala