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on before him, but will endeavor to dissuade him from the step. It is said the principal reason for the resignation is the refusal of the President to strengthen the fortifications in Charleston harbor--Gen. Cass believing that the present force now there will be sacrificed to the fury of the secessionists. The President is said to be well assured that there will be no attack on the fortifications unless reinforced, and therefore apprehends no danger to Capt. Anderson and his men. W. H. Trescott, Assistant Secretary of State, from South Carolina, has resigned his office. [second Dispatch.] Washington, Dec. 14. --Daniel S. Dickinson, of New York, will be Secretary of State in place of Gen. Cass There is great regret in all circles at the resignation of Gen. Cass. In some quarters the assurances that South Carolina will not resist the Federal laws until the expiration of Mr. Buchanan's term, are regarded is more promises to quiet apprehension in official qua