, 1861-01-31

in caucus on the night of the 2slh. Various
| propositions were submitted, and referred to o
committee Of one from each State represented.
ST. LorIs, Dc. 31st-6P.M
Secretary Floyd has resigned; the resignation
has been accepted. The reason is because Mai.
Anderson was not ordered back to Font Monlirie.
Secretaries Thompson and Thomas The newly
appointed Secretary OF the Treasury were an
dcrstood to entertain similar views, but they uR
derwent change on the Goth Thompson win
not resign till the Indian bond matter is settled.
| On the Goth, the Collector of the Port for
wardcd communication, stating that all officers
in the United States Customs had entered the
service Of the State, and commenced receiving
duties. During other business, o motion was
made that the Collector be allowed to receive
duties in State currency, instead Of specie.
The Democratic delegation from Indiana feel
| quite indignant that their State has not been
mentioned in the Declaration Of Independence Of
South Carolina as one Of those nullifying the
Fugitive Save Law. Judge Holman, Of tue Au-
rora district, has been requested to draw up a
protest against this imrutaticn, which will be
published iu few days. -s.g .-a -f 7sg
The declaration Of the New York Tribune,
that Mr. Lincoln will strictly adhere TO the Chi
cago platform regariins the Territorial question,
creates considerable excitement Some Of his
hest friends believe il unnecessary, especially at
the present time. and doubt whether it eInan-
ates from Mr.. Binculr. thinking it time enough
to speak about such things after the 4th Of March.
The more so, as there is no Territory where this
may find immediate application.
The position Of Judge Douglas in reference to
the critical question Of the hour is still matter
of spec culation. Fears are entertained by friends
h,,ll nt,I
d1csive position he has heretofore occupied be-
fore the country.
The " President of South Carolina" has tclc.
graphcd to Mr.. Buchanan tO withdraw, instantcr,
the revenue cutter lying in the port Of Charles
ton, or she will he blown up. A Cabinet meet.
| ing was held on Sunday, the 23d, and the Pres.
dent, upon the advi,c Of Jefferson Davis, who
was present, decided not to do it.
a distinguished SOutherner--one who knows,
one Of the leaders in the adoption Of the cow
promise Of ls6O--has said that he had no hope
| Of Congressional action. lie was satisfied that
no compromise woald be made by the Rcpubli.
cans, as they assert by 50 doing, they would sac
rilicc the principles Uf the party, aud they will
| not agree 10 an amendment Of the Constitution
rega ding slavery. The New York Tribune s
am article which confirms his views. tor il SAYS
| that senator Wade's speech is q true exposition
Of the position Of the party, aud that no concrs.
sions will be made TO the slave power. The
same Senator remarked that the only hope for
the country was in aconyention Of all the States,
which could only be recommended by Congress,
not authorized, o. Il has not that power. n~F
The prospect Of Middle Confeleracy has
more advocates than is generally supposed. II
it is E'rmed on this plan: To take in Prnusy'.
vania, New Jersey, the southern tier Of counties
of New York Delaware MARYLAND Virpipi.