, 1862-02-13
FROM SPRINGFIELD.
[specihl dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.l



SPRINGFIELD, February II, 1s67-
Your correspondent has had committee
appointed to investigate him Oh the charge of
his stating in one Of his letters that it Was ru-
mored there were within few Of i majority |
of the Knights Of the Golden Circle in the |
Convention. The committee consists OF |
Messrs. Thornton, Ross, Orme, Terry, Burr |
and Peasants. In justice to Mr. Thornton, |
who is a most amiable gentleman, and !
who has treated your correspondent with the
utmost kindness, he will add that his (Mr-
Thornton's) motion is purely for tile purpose
Of investigation. Mr.. Thornton no doubt
thought the occurrence Of your correspondent
having made the statement in public letter,
All excellent opportunity for having fall and
frecinvestigution Of the matter. Indeed no man
rho has been in this city for day can be ig-
norsnt Of the fact that these arc the common
rumorE Of the town. Your correspondent is
perfectly willing to meet the Committee Of
Investigation and tell all he knows about the
matter. He derived his Information from al
officer in the employment Of the United States
Government, under the more immcdilte di-
rcction Of Hon. Wm. Il Seward, Secretary Of
| State. There is no doubt from what he has
| heard about this matter, especially since the
| appointment Of the Committee, that some
rich developments may be expected, and that
| if the Committee send for all the persons and
papers, tho investigation will occupy some
days, if not weeks.
Your correspondent understands it is stated
in telegraph report sent to Chicago, that
A1r. Wentworth defended him, and said he
"had been imposed upon.'' Thanking Mr.
Wentworth for his kindness on this as
| on many other occasions in the past,
| your correspondent takes the liberty Of saying
thai lie las not been ''imposed'' upon. HI
will also add that Hon. Milton Hay, partner
Of Judge Logan Of this city, has volunteered
to appear for him, as he learns from friend.
He thanks A1r. Hay most kindly, especially as
he las never had the pleasure Of that gentle
mans personal acquaintance
hlr. Hackers ordinance about amendingth the
United States Constitution, WAS passed this
morning, by vote Of II yeas to 81 nays. The
vote w;s subsequently reconsidered, and Mr.
Edwards moved to amend it so as to make it a
simple resolution that the ordnance ought to
be ratified by the General Assembly.
Mr.. Underwood then offered substitute to
the ordnance. to the effect that any proposi,
ton to amerd the United Suites Constitution
at the psescnt time would be concession tc
oppression, q justification Of traitors, and de-
grading to the Government.
The Convention adjourned without coming
to a vote on the ordinance or amendment
! Mr. Purple introduced IN amended bank or
dinance. It provides for tho abolishn,cnt O
q q paper money gradually until all shall b
prohibited by 1866.
SIR. Edwards reported d section which pro
hibits the Auditor to take any more bonds I'M
der the Law Of 1851, to so into effect im1ncdi
ately.
Both the above were made the special ordc
for Tuesday next.
The Democrats had caucus last night, o,
the bank question; but Which OF the TIVE
propositions sent in the party will support,
cannot yet find out.