The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-04
THE REVOLUTION.
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
The Future Policy Of the
Republicans.
.PEACEABLE SECESSION TO B: CONCEDED.
The Boundaries Of the Two COntede-
racits to be the Question at Issue.
REPORTS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
Seizure Of the Cutter McClel-
land at New Orleans.
Spirited Instructions from
Secretary Dix.
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InterceptiOn Of a Despatch by the
Governor Of Alabama.
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THE REASONS WHY GEORGIA Seeded.
WHAT WILL MARYLAND DO9
IMPORTANT MEETING In BALTIMORE.
Violent Speeches Of Ex-Minster McLane and
Ex-Governor Lowe.
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THREATS AGAINST GOVERNOR HICKS,
&C. AC.. &c.
THE REASONS WHY GEORGIA Seeded
WHAT WILL MARYLAND DO
IMPORTANT MEETING In BALTIMORE.
Violent Speeches Of Ex-MiniSter McLane and
Ex-Governor Lowe.
THREATS AGAINST GOVERNOR HICKS,
SC, SC, &C.

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Governor Pokens has assured his friends here that
there will be hostile movements the part Of South
Carolina any attempt made to take Fort Sumter un.
I'll all efforts have been exhausted get peaceabe pos.
session of that fort
II will be at least q week yet before the Presidents
letter in reply to Colonel Hayne laid before the autho
rites of South Carolina Therefore we may look for a
week yet OF peace.
The New Orleans Data, of the 3oth January arrived
here TO night, containing the following announcements
which not only show where the traitors arc but we
have Secretary Of the Treasury who although he did
not know the 29th of January that the tclegraphc
lines Of tho extreme South in reliable hands is
bold man. and is determined to execute the laws of his
country
The Mayor of New Orleans Mr. Monroe last night re.
ceved highly important despatch from Governor Moore,
OF Alabama addressed TO the Governor of Louisiana or
the Mayor OF New orleans. Mr. Monroe finding himself
unable TO communicate with Captain Brushwood last
night has thought 1t best TO give publicity this de-
apatch in order that its object may thus be attained
We think his course in the matter the best that can be
adopted under the circumstances. The following Is the
despatch
MONTGOMERY, Jan. 20, 1851.
To THE GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA OR TN MAYOR os NEW
oRIEASs:-
Tho following despatch received here to-day and
has been held for few hours
To Wa. HKdTBnL JoSrs Of New Orleans
Tell Lieutenant Caldwell TO arrest Captain Brushwood
Assume command Of the cutter-the McClelland-snd
obey the order gave through you If Captain Brush
WOOD after arrest undertakes to interfere with the CON-
mand Of the cutter Lieutenant Caldwell to bold him ss
mutneer and treat him accordingly any ono attempts
10 haul down the American flag shoot him on tho spot
JOHN A. DIX, Secretary of the Treasury
Signed, A. B. MOORE, Governor Of Alabama.
appears the revenue cutter Lewis Csss supposed to
have been seized New Orleans mistaken for the
McCelland.
Tho dispatches brought here from Governor Pckcns
by Colonel HASKELL four days since. were submitted to
Colonel syne. Tho latter has been in consultation with
Senators wigfan Benjamin. Slaol and others and yes-
tcrday paper the ultmatum of South Carolina, was
handed 70 The President. The latter has replied but
probably win tomorrow, as Colonel Hayne has
decided 10 return tomorrow, whether the Pres!-
dent consents 10 reply or not Growing out OF this
negotiation an absurd report is in circulation which
may reach the columns Of press that the President
has ordered Colonel Anderson surrender Fort Sumter
to the Csrolnans The people would believe that
Mr.. Buchanan "a insane than such story.
Lieutenant Hall, OF Major Andersons corps, will ac
company Colonel ayne his return with instructions
II believed shat upon the return Of these parties the
administration declining to yield 10 the sccessionist
the forces viii open Fort Sumter.
letter received here from Charleston yesterday says
that the troops only waiting for Colonel Hay
turn and IL the whole United States does surrender
TO South Carolina they will attack the Fort.
There seems to be o and unexpected turn OF tho
cribs, and the question seriously askedIs tday or
blacker night ahead The leading spirits of tho repub
can party far ahead Of their adversacs Every one
now understands how completely they outwltted the
southrons in the diplomacy Of siatesmanshp pending
Crendens peace propositions. They acted upon single
idea Divide tho South but keep the North united They
were silent hear the South tax themselves TO DEATH
then but the conferences present point
Of danger them which drives them from the let alone
policy and compos them 10 take the initiative. They
change tho question right about put themselves
six months ahead Of the movement.
The future VIII present question Of boundaries not a
question Of about slavery or Territories.
This new policy Of the republicans admits the Ioes
tho whole u tho slave states except Maryland peh
ware Thoy admit that the border slave states are no.
masters of their own fate, and sooner OF later
must go with the planting states. They have
made up their minds 10 this. But slavery n Maryland
and Delaware is not necessary institution and may
give way before tho money power 10 which tho repub
win not seriously object II they conclude 10 adopt
this new policy they ready to say to the rce Of tic
slave siatesGo peace wo do not propose TO forco
you pto fight against your appeal for pcaceablc
sion. Let rs settle the only question between ", the
one Of boundaries. On tho rest We know never can
agree, and our Lghest desire is 70 part in peace"
Boundarics--what boundaries ImpcFiurbable In his
poloy the republican embraces the Capitol and the go
vcrnment archives, and all tho memories which belong
TO them, by indicating -Frst--rhe lines Of the 20
tomac and Ohio rivers, leaving tho states Of
Missouri Arkansas and Texas free 70 chose their own
position.
second--The Notifications at tho Tortugas controlling
the Gulf, and hoec covering The nu,h d tho Mississippi
river
1hai - all. That 4 he aiy~ ed alate Of 'be