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almost empty. Suspense is throned over all the land. If, as stated in my letter of yesterday, Corwin & Co. will yield all the South asks, (and it turns out that my informant is on intimate terms with him,) then there will be a pause. But South Carolina and Gulf States members say there is little hope for the Union from any postponement. Last night we had new rumors. Gen. Scott had resigned, and bets were made that the President would follow suit before this week is ended. Mr. Breckinridge was said to be busy all day Sunday, preparing to assume the duties of the Executive, &c., &c. So we go. Everything is caught up and devoured with greedy credulity — nothing that could happen being too preposterous for these revolutionary times. It was stated very confidently that Senator Crittenden had determined to take ultra Southern ground. Not he. The old man has grown up in the Union. Its roots are wound round his very heart. He cannot abandon it. Some say Wade will ma