Evening Star Newspaper, January 23, 1861, Page 2

YHE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: WEDNESDAY. .... Japuary 23 1861. Spirit of the Morning Press The Sealéigiaes argues that a so-called south- ern confederacy will not be exempt from the ai- visions and dissensions which have disturbed — the United States under our presen’ pianaed janced Constitution. As it is ad- mitted that the “interests of the slavebolding States sre not altogether alike,” there will Inevi- tably be the same dissensions, with only this dift- ference, that their fierceness is likely to be the greater, becaure arising from within Instead of coming from without The Constitution holds that England and France will readily enter into treaties with a southern confederacy, and that although neither may “‘con- fess the blunder {t made when it ventured upon negro emancipation,” the wants of trade and commerce will very soon constrain them to re- cognize southern independence. The Republican urges that Mr. Crittenden’s resolutions should not be submitted to the people before the 4th of March, and says that the propo- sition of Mr. Bigler to submit the question on the 12th of February is “ extra-constitutional if not unconstitutional.”’ 0 Tux Consgrvative LEADER iN THE VIRGINIA Lretstatcne.—The New York Herald is incor- rect in regarding Governor Letcher as the power at Richmond who has thus far successfully stemmed the torrent of disunion per se there, thay on the assembling of the Legislature bade fair to sweep away all obstacles to the scheme of whisk- ing the Old Dominion out of the Union in the twinkling of an eye. The chairman of the Committee of Finance In the lower House is that man—the Hon. James Barbour, of Culpeper, who, though but just risen from the bed of sickness on which he had been laying for four or five months, has been the leader of the anti-disunionists throughout the contest, the most arduous and exciting known since revo- lutionary times, to the history of Virginia’s State Councils. He was the author of Virginia’s plan of consultation of five commissioners from each State to assemble here on the 4th proximo, by and through which, all sincere friends of the Union in the federal metropolis now happily realize, the measures for the speedy peaceful settlement of the troubles by the several States will surely be satisfactorily initiated. So, too, was he the author of the State’s policy of last winter in refusing compliance on Virginia’s part with the demand of South Carolina and Mississippi, made through commissioners. for a Southern Conference er Con- vention. Had that demand been acceded to, Vir- ginia would not be as sbe is now, both able and willing to bring both the extreme North and the extreme South to a sense of reason. Without her countenance, the extreme South cannot involve the border slaveboiding Statesin her movement ‘unless coercion be essayed; and with her counten- ance the border non-slavebolding States, if evin- cing a disposition to refer the questions in issue to their several constituencies, will speedily find all the border slavebolding States firmly fixed in faver of defeating the scheme for a Southern Con- federacy, the success of which depends wholly upon their ability to seduce the border States from consulting their own true interests Mr. Barhour, by-the-by, is the anti-secession nominee for the Convention from Culpeper county, which, notwithstanding the late boasts of the dis- union per se newspapers with reference to its sentiments, will elect him by a majority of four or five bundred, In a total vote of a thousand On Monday last, on the occasion of his nomina- tion, Mr Barbour addressed an immense meeting of bis constituents, against the plans of the dis- unionists per se, in one of the most powerful and eloquent speeches it was ever our lot to hear. Could he repeat it before the people of every county of Virginia,-the race of those in Virginia who would pull down the pillars of the best Government that ever man was blessed with, ‘would be short indeed. ‘Vinerxia.—On Monday last, at nearly every court-house throughout Virginia candidates, were formally nominated for their State convention to assemble on the 4th prox. In nearly all the coun- ties parties were divided, and the candidates were nominated, upon the question whether Virginia shall at once secede to take part for weal or for ‘woe in the movementof the Gulf States, or whether she shall remain true to her allegiance to the Uni- ted States, at least untilevery conceivable fairand earnest effort to secure reasonable guarantees of southern rights shall have been exhausted. We are satisfied that the authorities of the non- slaveholding States hold in their bands the de- termination of the result of Virginia’s election for the convention. If they respond frankly to the proposition of the anti-secession party—the majority—of the Virginia Legisiature, for assem- bling here on the 4th prox., five commissioners from each State disposed to settle the trouble without a permanent dissolution of the Union and civil war, Virginia will doubtless put her {ron heel upon secession, by sending to the convention 2n overwhelming majority firmly opposed to the destruction of the Union for the sake of its destruc- tion. and anxious only for a settlement that will obviate the real existing disabilities of which the friends of the Union tn the South justly complain. Penssyivania, New Jenszy,anp New Yorx_ It is understood here, to-day, that Gov. Curtin, of Pa., will promptly Initiate measures to bave Pennsylvania represented here by five commis stoners, on the 4th proximo, in accordance with Virginia’s request. Intelligence received to-day from Harrisburg, names ex-Governor Packer, Gideon J. Ball, of Erie, and Morton McMichael, of Philadelphia, as likely to be three of Pennsyl- vania’s five commissioners. It also seems to be understood around the Capi- tol this forenoon that both New York and New Jersey will promptly respond favorably to Vir- ginia. While it is possible that some of the Northern States may aska little longer delay than until the 4th of February, on account of inability to manage in so short a time to secure the services as Commissioners of their very best men for the occasion, the signs all indicate that in reasonable time every non-slavebolding State will be found represented in this most important Convention ever held in this country. Commopors ARMsTRoNG.—This distinguished veteran, late commanding the Pensacola navy- yard, reached this city thie morning, and through Bim the Navy Department has become possessed of the first authentic full information concerning the circumstances of the recent surrender of his command to the troops of Alabama for the most part, acting under the orders of the Florida St:te authorities. Instead of having 60 marines under his command, as alleged by the press, it turns out that on the morning of the attack there were but 23; and instesd of an attacking force of 350 men, ‘the troops to whom he surrendered numbered 550 ‘The navy-yard is not « fortified place, and was therefore wholly indefensible, with hiscommand. Not more than one twentieth of the employees of ‘the Government in the yard remained true to their allegiance to the United States. Under those circumstances, it is already clear that his course in not essaying a defense of his charge by force of arms, was & proper ot SO The Republicans in the Pennsylvania Legislature are moving in favor of conciliation. It is believed enough cf them will combine with the Democrats to carry the repeal of the Personal Liberty laws through the House. Mr Armstrong, ® Republican member of the House, spoke in favor of the adoption of the Crittenden Compro- mise. Se A a 1~ Captain Alfred Cumming, late Governor of Utab, s graduate of West Point, and for six- teen years connected with the United States Army, was elected Lieutenant-Colonel of the Augusta (Ga ) Independent Volunteer Battalion on Satur- day. Colonel Cumming will immediately resign Bis captaincy in the Federal Army. (OA large ber of muskets, and other Munitions of war, were seized by the police at New York yesterday, on board s steamer sbout to sail for Savannah. The seizure was probably made under Judge Smalley’s recent decision that St is treasonable to furnish arms to = seceding * CONGR NAL. pater susan Susare.—After our ri closed yesterday— Mr. Powell called Tpthe Grittenden resolutions. After a protracted debate, Messrs. Powell, Wade, Douglas, Mason, and Foster, the Senate ps report closed — Hovsz.—When our Mr Bingbem, baving the floor, sald he would not withbold bis support from sny legislation which looked to the supremacy laws; but he thougbt it would be a vain endeavor to save the Constitution by the sacrifice of principles which underlie and constitute its vitality. He stood by the Constitution as it is. He denied the right of any State to absolve its relations to the Federal Government; and in view of the seizure of the forts and arsenals. it was the duty of Con- gress to strengthen the Executive so as to enable the President to summon the people to the vindi- cation of the outraged Constitution and laws. He argued tbat a 1 secession was im) ble, but that it would lead to civil war, and the com- plete overthrow of the whole Government. He would not vofe to make this a slave Government, but he would vote to punish treason and to recap- ture public property. Mr. Clemens, in a hy h, opposed secession, and said that If the Southern States formed hag ne: vie 7 an rege genes Pesce eracy they would never be able to acquire one foot of ters He reprobated the idea of sending commissioners to treat with foreign Powers, or Rigs cg seek an alliance with Powers that had once shed their ancestors blood upon our own soil, and who were now battling against all the institutions of the South He believed that there ‘was yet safficient brotherly affection in the minds of the le to heal all these difficulties. Mr. Washburn, of Wis , spoke in favor of the report cf the Committee of Thirty-three, which he had made. He was o to admitting a slave guarantee into the Constitution, and would never vote for the admission of another slave State. The House then adjourned. Werobnrspar, Jan 23. Senate —Mr. Bigler presen’ several memo- rials favoring the Crittenden amend menta Mr. Collamer introduced a bill to regulate duties upon imports; which was laid on the table and ordered to be printed. Mr. Green, of Mo , introduced a joint resolution appointing Hon. Reverdy Johnson, Hen. A.B Greenwood and Mont. Blair a commission to ad- ia the accounts between the United States, the ndian Trust Funds, and W.H. Russell. Laid on the table Mr. Doolittle presented the credentials of Hon Lyman Trombull, Senator elect from the State of Mlinots for six years, from and after the 4th of March next Mr. Bayard. from the Committee on the Judi- ‘cary, reported several private bills; which were Mr. King presented memorials from citizens of New York in favor of compromise, opposing a change in the tariff, and remonstrating against any change in the duty on steel Mr. Slideii called up his resolutions dissenting from the President's message, in regard to his right to appoint Cabinet offiersad interim, during the session of the Senate. He wished the resolu- tion referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; which was agreed to. Hovsz —Mr. Davis of Ind. asked leave to pre- sentto the House the proceedings of a public meeting held in Cairo, Ind., recommending the adoption of the Border State propositions; laid on the table Mr. Woodson asked leave to present a memorial from the citizens of Hannibal, Missouri, praying the adoption of the Crit-enden resolutions Mr. Grow said that he should objec: to all like memorials when they did not come up in the regular order of business. So the memorial was not received Mr. Dimmick, of Pa, presented the petition of 500 citizens of his district praying the adoption of the resolutions offered by Mr. Crittenden. Laid on the tabie and ordered to be printed Mr. Colfax reported back from the Committee on Poet Oftices and Post Reads a biil to facilit-te communication between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts On motion the consideration of the bill was de- ferred. rted back from the same Mr. Colfax then rej committee, a bill establishing certain post routes in the interior, and moved that it be put upon its passage. After a protracted discussion by Messrs. Colfax, Branch, Maynard, and others—the morning hour having expired— Mr. Etheridge, of Tenn., took the fioor and pro- ceeded to address the House upon the report of the committee of thirty-three. MR. CLEmEns, of Va., yesterday took occasion to utter the words of sober truth to the world concerning the disunion movement and its conse- quences if successful, in oce of the most effective speeches ever delivered in the House of Rep- teseatatives of the United States. Never were men more appalled by a speech than were those around bim who are plotting and scheming to destroy the Government of the United States; for it told them in unmistakeable tones that they may not longer bope to disguise from the masses throughout the South the true character and conse- quences to the South of what not long since they dubbed “peaceful and constitutional secession.”? Mr. Clemens’s speech rang in their startled ears yesterday, like the clang of a fire bell at the hour of midnight. In a fortnight from this time it will be deep in the minds of a million of men south of Mason’s and Dixon’s line, with all to lose and nothing ‘to gain by the destruction of the Union for the fancied benefit of the chronic politicians and would-be generals, colonels, majors, captains, aud Heutenants, who are working the current dangerous mischief to southern rights and south- ern interests. New Mvs c —From Metzerott we bave received Darling Willie, ballad, music by Nish; song en- titled “ Her Bright Smile Haunts me Still,” by Wrighton; and ‘‘ They Come in Dreams,” song, poetry by Miss Ladd, Music by Stratton. All pretty. i[7"In the Rhode Island House of Represen- tatives, on Friday, a bill was reported from the Committee on the Judiciary repealing all the Personal Liberty bills, so called. The bill has since been passed by the Senate. Up" The Secretary of the Treasury estimates that in addition to the accruing revenue the Pede- ral Government will need $20,000,000 Prior to the Ist July. a on Louisiana State Convention meets to- y- - Usion Mragtixe —A great Union meeting of the workingmen of Howard and Baltimore coun- ties, Md., was held at Ellicott’s Mills last night. ‘The Court House was filled to overflowing at an early hour, and hundreds were uvable to obtain admission. The Judge’s desk was surmounted by a graceful arch, decorated with flowers, ever- gteens and national flags, with a life-size portrait of Wasbington in the center. Mottoes expressive of ardent love for the Union were displayed upon the walls, while the glare of lights, the buzz of earnest conversation, and the beavings of the multitude as it swayed to and fro rendered the scene one of great impressiveness. After music by the Union Band, James R. Thompson, Esq , was elected ident, and Dr. Wm. nny, Jno. Thompson, Beal Helms, and others vice presi- — of omen: a “ingt — from ¢ president, and an impressive it by Rev. I. J Martin, several letters ‘were read from dis- tinguished gentlemen, among whom were Hon. Jobn P. Kennedy, Hon. J Morrison Harris, Hon. Edward Hammond, and Hon. Edwin Webster, expressing love and veneration for the Constitu- tion and the Union, and a determination to pre- serve them both as they wee formed and b+ ished by our forefathers. The chairman of the commit'ee on resolutions then reported a series of resolutions pledging themselves never to give support to any man or set of men who are not unanimously pledged to the exertion of all ee and influence to bring about a speedy and final settlement of the sectional difficulties, upon the basis of some just and honorable compromise; that they fully en- dorse the proposition of Mr Crittenden, put ut- terly disap; the amendment of Mr. Powell. and that while they disapprove of the action of South Carolina, and other States which have se- ceded from the Union. and approve of the course <-> mgs his determination to enforce ws, regard as unbecoming the harsh denunciations of those States whieh bave = os state Docks sncensittationsl = un- ly laws; while they ex their un- dying attachment and devotion to fet the itution, are firmly convinced that tbe Union is but a vain sound, if the rights guar- anteed to each State by the Constitution are not fully recognized and maintained by every sister State; and lastly, that they cordial tbe workingmen North and South to unite with them in an endeavor to save from destruction our glorious Union. wien on ptr hata Se chairman at Ralmenting velce. - are, Thomas Donaldson and D. W. W. raains tee addressed the meeting at neth, gave expression to the most and Unton-loving sentiments. = —_ Bn Sands hen wae for oe be would not @ 8 Speech after the tl that had al- ready been sald, but woud offer & iew entenecs resolut the first endorsing Gov. Hicks. the second Maj Anderson, and the third Gen. Scott. These resolutions were with thunder- greeted ing applause, and were adopted unanimously, when! with three times’ thre cheers the Union, and the menting cd: DEPARTMENT NEWS. — alpina ii fay st ‘ct hte vy ol ai who, having graduated at the Naval Academy in 1858, bave recently been examined for jon to be Passed-Midsh! }, announced: order of aie assigned to them by the examining board —viz+ 1, Jno. A. aioe V. Reed; 3. Geo. Dewey; 4. Chas. L. klin; 5. Geo. B. White; 6 Joshua Bishop; 7. Henry L. Howison; 8. Henry M. Blue; 9. Wm. C. White; 10. Wm. A. Kerr; 11. Albert Kantz. —s+e-- . Sznator Dovetas’s Fortucomine Parorosi- Tions.—A dispatch to the Philadelphia Press says that Senator Douglas will — to the Set this week, a series of propositions, providing that Con; shall make no_laws in respect to domes tic servitude In any Territory of the United States, and that all Territorial Governments shall be formed on the model and in the of the or- nic act, approved September 9, 1650, called the * Compromise measures,” and the validity of all Territorial enactments shall be finally determined by the Supreme Court of the United States, on ap- Lor writ of error from the Territocial courts all have no power to abolish or relation of persons held to ser- vice in one State under the laws thereof; nor in any place under the jurisdiction of Congress situ- ate within the limits of any slaveholding State; nor within the District of Columbia, without the consent of Maryland and Virginia; nor with the removal of slaves from one State or Territory to another. The African slave trade to be suppressed. The second clause of the second section of the fourth article of the Constitution shall be construed to icclude all crimes committed within and against the State or place from which the fugitive fied, whether the acts charged were criminal or not in the place where the fugitive was found; and the elective franchise and the right to hold office shall not be exercised by any person of the African race. The United States shall have power to acquire districts of the country in Africa or South Amer- ica for the colonization at the expense of Govern- ment of such free negroes and mulattoes as the States m y desire to have removed; and whenever a Marshal, or ether like officer, shall be prevented from arresting a fugitive from service, the Federal Government shall pay to the owner of the slave his full value, and may sue for the same in the county where the slave bas been harbored or res- cued from the Marshal, and the county may re- cover the same from the parties engaged in the rescue ‘The firstand second clauses of the first section of the second article of the Constitution shall read as follows: “The Executive power shall be vested in a Presi- dent of the United States of America. The Presi- dent and Vice President shall hold their offices for the term ofs'x years, and shall be ineligible to the office of President for the ensuing six years after having performed the duties of President, and shall be elected as follows :—The Legislature of each State, at its first session after any Federal census, shall divide said State into as many Con- gressions! districts as itsball be entitled to Re- resentatives in Congress, which districts shall as compact in form and nearly equal in popu- lation as practicable. In each of said districts one elector of President and Vice President shall be chosen by the people thereof having the qualifica- tions requisite for electors of representatives in Congress, and in addition, two electors for the State at large shall be chosen by the members of the Legislature, assembled In joint convention for that purpose, on the day appointed by Congress ” Se THE REV. V. D.COLLINS WI RE- pent his leotvre on Jnpan THIS EVENING, at 7g o'clock, at the Asseibly’s Uhurch. corner Fifts and i streete, Admittance Iree. be musia by the choir WASH >TON LIGHT INFANTRY, 13 ATIENTION.—Tie « ficers cf the tat tal on will meet THIS EVt NING, ar 8 «clo tae armory of company C, Thern’s Buil enth street. A fuli ettendance i au sted. Teere will ut JAMES. Y. DAVIS. THE BURNS C: UB—The annive:ssry celebration of this Club wil tiks place at is Exchange Hotel. C street, between 45 and 6.h, on FRIDAY RVENING, the 25th inst. Supper onthe tabieat7o’clock Tickets 0 be had at the jotel. ja 23 3t* CONSTITUTIONAL O: iS, AT- TENTION von will on ey on will ino t at Temper- goos Hal’ THIS EVENING, at 736 o'clock ‘for rll. oung men wishing to join the company are invited to be present. By order cftne oa 1t* J ARY, 5 gr OENERAL ORDERS—No. 3. Headquarters Dustriet of Col. Beene djutant General's Office, Washington, Jan 22 1861. Brigadier Generals Hickey 8 g:ed to duty in the first div to Major Genera! Force for order: Brigadier General Roszrt Ov: duty in the nd division, and will report to or General Thomas for o: dei ttention of a!! officers ts ca'ied to the im- addressing communications diectly Department or to heatqcarte: hould passthrough tho pecy offcers must corres; Colonels through th * ‘hrovgh their Division Comm: ¢ Division Commanders will correspond through these Headqua By order of Major General Weicutman. Es. CHAS. LEE JON! ja23-3t___Adj’t Gen’! District of Col. Militia, SMITHSONIAN |-ECTURES.—Prof. F. ARNARD, President of the Univer sity of Mi ppi, will deliver a course of Lec- tu-es on Light. First Lecture Wednesday, Ja: 16.—Qutline Pi uptical Discovery, Characteristic Polarized Second Jecture Friday, January 18,—Undulatory Theory of Light, Physical Doo:rine of Polariza tion. ‘Third Leotare Monday, January 21—Chromatics of Polarized Light gurth Lecture Wednesday, January 23 —Phyri- onl Theory of Double Refraction, and of Polariza- tion by Double Kefraction. Lecture Friday, January 25,—Circular, El- hptival, and Rotary Polar:zation. ‘Thess Lectures will be il'ustrated by numerous exp riments and illustrations. he Lectures will commence at a quarter before 8o'clock, when the red light on the tuwer will be Shp hed and the doors elosed. . id Bacon are as- ‘nn, and will report Aasigned to ers. tacee vemands y ance, By order of the Commanding Officer. puretnal attend- ja 2-2t |: ate 55 oy & O'TOOLE, WEDDING AND ged y¢ Importers of fine WEDDING STATIONERY of fine WEDDING ENVELOPES. the most beantiful styles, 326 Pa. 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Wasnixeron, Jan. 22 —The Navy Department has received the ation of Coulmnnder Far- to the Pensacola Navy those who, In the name of ment they bad uoted inthis proceed ng wi ry n, Lieut. flonest attecked to the steamer Wy- andotte, which ie in that vi has also for- warded bis resignation, which has \é ncoln iscoming to Wasb- ington at the commencement of February, and pthc oe guest of Senator Trumbull, is not well founded. Unien Meeting at Trenton. the teulars ofa ive ion along the line of Ambassedors and Ministers, speaking After a moment's conversation with the an Ambassador. who of greeting were then exchanged; after which the = asked, in English: “What is the latest intelligence you have re- — —— United States? Not so alarming, trust, as tl nm eed “© Like mock aetneae, wive,”? replied Mr. Faulk- Trexton, Jan. 21.—A = Union meeting was ner, ‘‘we have our trou! which have lost none held to-night at the City Hall, Thomas J Stryker, Cashier of the Trenton Bank, in the chair. Philemon Dickinson, Thomas E. J.C. Atterbury were appointed a committee on resolutions. Capt.J A. Yard. during the ab- sence of the committee, presented and read the | memorial to the New Jersey Legislature, which ‘was received with cheers. The committee on resolutions reported. deplor- ing the state of the country ; recommending as a means of settling differences, the adoption by the People of the Crittenden resolutions, or some other Re ‘fic measures, with such modifications as may deemed expedient; recommending the Legis- lature of New Jersey to pass a law to take a vote of the people, yes or no, on the Crittenden resolu- tions; approving of the course of Virginia in ap- pointing a commission to goto Washington, and Ecemesending the New Jersey Legislature to do e same. : S$. Allison, and | ! | { | of their coloring, as descri ” The Em “1 bope it is not troe that any of the States have separated from the general Con- lon ??? Mr. Faulkner ““ The Statesstill form one com- mon Government, as heretofore. There is excite- ment in portions of the Confederacy, and there are indications of extreme measures being — by one or two of the States. But we are fam! with the excitements, as we are with the wast: bh in the European which belong to the institutions of a free We have already more than once passed commotions which would have shattered into fragments any other Government on earth, and this fact justifies the inference that the strength of the Union will now be found equal to th estrain upon it”? The Emperor. “I sincerely bope it may be so; and that you may long continue an wnifed and Mr. Bellville then offered a series of resolutions prosperous People.” reciting the wrongs against the lawsand property of the United States by the Southern States in their rebellion against the Federal authoriry, commending the President and Cabjnet in their efforts to put down rebellion, and support of the Constitution and laws, opposing conciliation while the Federal authority is defied. The Chair very emphatically ruled the resolutions out of or- der, as notcoming under the call Mr Beilville then invited all who had voted for Mr. Lincoln, and who were not as! ed of it, to follow bim, and organizea meeting in front ofthe Hall. At this points large number left and organized outside, where speeches were made je Messrs. Devereaux, Osmond, Bellville and others. ‘The ball was still crowded. and the meeting proceeded quietly te transact its business. The resolutions were adopted Speeches were made by Judge Naar, C. W. Jay and otbers. A resolution of thanks to the chairman, who is a firm republican, wasedopted He returned thanks, and spoke in terms of con- ciliation. Six cheers were then given for bim, and the meeting adjourned. For a time there ‘was quite an excitement, but the fortunate seces- sion of a part of the meeting prevented a row. APFairs at Pensacota.—The Pensacola (Fla.) Tribune of Thursday, the 17th, furnishes the fol- {07 The Norfolk Argus of last Thursday makes no secret of the designs on Washington. It sa) in its leading article, which is entitled “ Afraid of the Minute Men :”—* But J. B. bas to work in earnest to see that bis successor be sworn in witbout fnolestation from Wise’s Min- ute men. But all this trouble of out venerable President will possibly amount to nothing; for before the 4th March we hope ex-Gov. Wise and his twenty-five thousand Minute Men may have quiet possession of Washington city, and on that day Abraham Lincoln, if inaugurated at all, may be sworn in by a justice of the for the town of Springfield, Illinois.” It is said that be- fore the Brookiyn sailed from Norfolk she was threatened by the Minute Men, and that she had her guns shotted ready for defense. AUCTION SALES. By C. W. BOTELER & SONS, aeetan ae 4 OUSEHOLD FURNITURE ‘Avotion —On THURSDAY 1 2 Gece ay ee roux, on nn. ‘nue, iith ats.,.No,277,ail of h'e Housebo! ur are, consisting 1D of. Maha Solas, Mahogany Sheire, 1 at the residence of 5 een th and id and Kitchen eho iy | Marble top Center Tab) lowing statement of the attitude of affairs at the | Mahogany Rockers, Side Tables, fortifications in that harbor: There is not much news from the troops. They are all getting along very well, and in fine spirits. They are very anxious for action, and to ‘fight at any moment. They aqui at a time—to visit Pensacola on a short fur- lough, and are thus relieved. Our citizens do everything to make their visits here pleasan id the ladies ow their smiles and best wish success upon them. They are engaged in a glo- rious cause. Brave hearts are here to defend our rights, and they should be encouraged in their oly undertaking. On Tuesday night, eight companies from Mis- sissippi_and Alabama, numbering nearly five hundred men, arrived at Fort Barancas in the steamer Oregon, from Mobile Last night the Conecub Guards, Capt. Martin, from Conecuh county, Alabama. arri here, and will proceed to the Navy Yard immediately. Two companies from Alabama, the Auburn Guards, and another, numbering 120 men, are ex- pected tonight, which will increase the forces to about 1,100. ‘There is reason to fear, from the anxiety of the troops, that an attack will be made shortly on Fort Pickens; it as yet the Commander-in-Chief de- sires to avoid the shedding of blood. It is feared, Iso, that Fort Pickens will be reinforced; if so, dreadful must be the fight and the slaughter. The complement for this fort is 1,000 men and 250 ins. If they are landed by a man-of-war, 50,000 | reaps can hardly take it ‘ecan but hope for the best. The first drop of blood shed will be the commencement of 4 terrible war. Yet Fort Pickens must be given up. Fwe have so many Alabamians among us that we are almost inclined to think we are in Ala- bama. That State should demand this section at the termination of this affair at any rate. TENNESSEE —It would seem that in the Ten- nessee Legislature there is a controlling conserya- tive sentiment, which, while it endorses the po- sition that the grant of additional guarantees to the Sonth should be made a condition precedent to the longer stay of Ténnessee in the Union, is determined that Tennessee shall not be precipi- tated into secession. The bill calling for 2 Con- vention of the people of the State, which the House several d: ago, (and which we be- lieve bas since the Senate,) provides that any ordinance or resolution which may be adopt- ed by said Convention having for its object a | change of the position or relation of the State to the National Union or her sister Southern States, all be of no binding force or effect until it is aubinitted to or ratified by the people, and re- quiring a vote equal to a majority of the votes cast in the last election for Governor to ratify. Thus the people will have an opportunity, in voting for delegates, to declare for or against secession; and again, should the action of the Convention contemplate any change in the Federal relations of the State, they will bave the opportunity of en- dorsing or overruling alike their own former de- cision and the action of the Convention. It is Proposed to hold the election for members of the Convention on the 9th of February, and that the Convention shall assemble on the 25th of the same month. Naval IntTELLIGRNCE.—The U.S. frigate Con- | hee was at Rio de Janeiro at last advices. The ulaski was at Montevideo, and the. new steam gun boat Seminole about to tail for Buenos Ayres. j folk The steam frigate Merrimack, now at Nor! will soon be ordered to prepare for sea. The ru- mors about Norfolk refusing to let any naval shi leave the navy-yard will then be practically tested. It ts sad that the Merrimack is intended to relieve the present flag- nip of the Brazil squadron. This is not at all probable The somewhat sudden falling off in the number of slavers seized on the coast of Africa is leadin some persons to suppose that another successful ruse to blink the American and English crui has been adopted by the slave skippers. Orders are dally expected atthe Philadelphia navy-ya‘d for the equipment of the three men-of- war which are ready for active duty there. The Pawnee gun boat, the frigate St. Lawrence, which last served as a flag-ship on the coast of Brazil, and the first class corvette Jamestown are all in good condition, and could be put in commission in ten days. Seer eee ———_—_»~_~_—_—~{zE_EZZ:e== Riddle. The drops of rain come fal ing fast, Ai ough cur Avenue there pase’d A rustic youth, who, strange to tell, Atevery step was heard to yell, lothes wers wet, but J O’ar his fair face there was a smile, And as he walked, it was his choics To stout with his stentorian voice, RIDDLE! nt, till heat last saw ‘This rustic lad did shout the more RIDDLE! The eager crowd n grou! And as! 0d. Wh tl ye terrine nea . Qur yo th replied, **Do ye not see The man who sold the chsin to me?” RIDDLE’ ‘*See here, you boy,” eaid the Frotics. wba Patease aout mk i ‘And then eried through the started ain” K.ADDLE! “This noi st y Oraite Bitatetea ta liage eR ws 8 lor nt ‘ RIDDLE: 6 “Stars of day” our boy now seizsd, Pick toused ttm to be tore dlopensed; as took him to the Dy je loudty cried, to their ve: RIDDLE! An honest a mis esate ines he ery out the more whee ‘twas _foewa, ee one sad all, nd while upon & bench ay ‘cheerful voice they heard hime renee I the marine, ay gag ork who keeps the “One (ardint test nines DLE! Now, this pleasant story soon 1s toid: SDDLE With 403 Benuey Pranie. sven i i | | 4 and out building, on Twelfth street, | P ste. | HED 503 EF russels And Ingrain LU ‘ureaua, Bed: 48. , Washstands, Toilet Sete, amber Furniture, id Chamber Stoves, Pariora 4 OUr'cioths, Lounge, China, Glass and Crockery, Buches K . ‘ s cash. le peremptory. jndiend CW ROTEU ER & SONS, Austs. By J. C. M'GUIRE & CU., Auctioneers. 'PRUSTEE’S SALE OF A CORNER LOT — By virtue of a deed of trust, recorded in Liber - A.S.. Na, 163, folies No. 339. 340 and S41, of the land records of Waehington county, { shall offer for sale Lot No 18,1n re 116, on the corner of Ninsteenth et, west. t. north, a: public anc- ton. at the suction reoms of J ©. MoGuire & Co,, oa the 2eth day of February, 1261, at 4 o'clock p. m..to the highest bidder, for @140 cssh balance in 1 and 2 years with intereet. A di given and a deed of trust taken, H. EDMUND CLARK, Trustee, J.C. MouUIRE & CO., Aucts, 23,24 &Feb is FOR SALE AND RENT. [For other ‘For Sale and Rent” advertisements, see first page } Fe RENT-Twe Booms. ‘arlor, In A pleasant sn part gity Inquire at the corner of New York av. and Tenth st. js 33 & {OR RENT—A neattwo story brick DWELUL- ING, containing 4 rooms, kitchen, ror en, &o FT tween None buts punctus sed reliabie party Hy! be treated with. App y to EU! ay & 2 ae Grocer, Tweltth st., between O and P. Terms per month. VALUABLE FARM FOR SA R - A CAkNee for ES iy PROPRRTY Cos farnlog = Sores. Caer p “4 ection from Alexan- iris, on the Orarge a exancria *, good culuvation: timber, wa'er. fruit anda'l re Inge neoeseary fhra first-rate fc w RAY, at the Jewelry Stu: ne ve 3H Btreets, at present oocupied by FOR RENT IThe three-story brick INs-HOUSE, with basement, No between 2d and wis Jones. Possession given on the lst ‘ebrua y. It has all the lero improvements, FE Phony Rot 84 per, rear Apps oe ENRY EGAN, 521 teventh rt; or W. AN, t.. (next door.) intel.) ja 18 (OR RENT.—The STORE and DWBLLING 0. S4 Bridge street, Georgetown D. C., krown as the old Confectionery stand. Posression siven iminediately. Apply to ARNY & SHINN. ia | po NT—Twoft JSER, FOR RENT—Two frame COTTAGE HOUSES, containing six rooms, situ nm Mass. nuo and Fifteenth street; pump of good in the yard jad FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT, at 406 D street, between 6th and 7th sts. de 4-tf FS RENT—The fine BRICK HOUSE No. 100 West st.. Georgetown. at present ooou pied by the subsoriber. bas 12 rooms, wit | and water throughout, a fine yard, stable &o GRUDER. ‘OR RENT —A three story brick HOUSE, con- taining 8 rooms, in good order, with gas fi: on Fy street, between 4th and Sth. Also, & two-story brick COTTAGE, with large &eo, is in acood neighLorhood. Apply to JAS. A. a 00 ; yard attached, corner of F street north an= Mth st. east. To punctual and reliable tensats the terms wul be moderat=, Apply at 446 Twelfth tract, ad H. no 13-' between ng imoiniey apponito ne went era of tae medi u fal. recently oecupied. by Chas. 3. Wallacs as an offes. Also the front reom in nd id flocr of the same buil ra ly to RICHARD WALLACG, No. iANS Bvenus. in Is tf Lo Foz RENT. in the First Ward—three squares west of thé War Department—a small OF- ipa with back neta knee may snewer for a shop; and Parlors aud Chambers, separate, or suits of Roo! foreismed or unfurnished ; close | tothe Averue. Inquire at this office. de 3 2ta: ENT REDUCED.—That pleasant COTTAGE OA Bi ee in Patting Ofioe Square, between North Capitol First sts,. will be rented for $16 per month to ani & punctual tenant. Addi by letter WM. STICKNEY. st °F 19H0F OO Poor” OR RENT OR LEASE FO! TERM OF F YEARS—The HOTA and GaouNDs lately oceuried by Postmaster General Brown, and very recently held by Mrs. Smith as « female institute. For further information apply to CHAS. ABERT, Esq , or to the subsoriber THOMAS LAWSON, de4 eotf Surgeon Genvral U.S, Arey. RENT.—. - F QR 2 ASdaet Saree SiGe RMR E, with a 470. between F and G streets. A) te J. RigkW0OD:476 Twetth at BB Tote UY YOUR ‘and Seheol at B'Sae Pa Ds: wile fon mans! Books at save your money. ja 19 im GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOR! ‘The whe's of ourlargesteckef Dress Geote ra “ ofour fe U Sil Robes, Dress Silke, M: Lai Valensise. in foot_eT? Wioter ff this month, at i fan ite a cg Wetted a want ofa Dress or C. to call — pw COLLEY & ja 16 2w 523 Seventh av. Woars ors Of all Styles and AT A GREAT SAC! OES anv TRUNKS, Store for Rent.and Fixtures for Sale. R™ TRE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION FROM Da. M. SCHLOSSER. Author of several Works on Diesases of the Fest. NEGLECT OF THE FEET. DANGER OF CUTTING CORNS. Corns are too commonly regarded g¢ mere ex- oresoenses, and that little 1 neotesary bet to sorace Or out off the externa! surface; whereas, the eradication of them, sod that en Bot to injure the flesh, is an operation of great care and delicacy ,that oan oniy without danger be performed by one who has made that branch of surgery the special object of atiention. ‘The extraction of teeth, and the cure of dissasee in them, or in the gums. were, afew yoars ago con- sidered a0 legitimately witha the province of any one who was dubbed a surgeon, till experience taught that thst bracoh of the hesling art reqeired special application aot stady. Few, now, whe have the means. think of employing any bet & rec ular dentist to attend to diseases affecting the teeth. So intimate are the relations of al! parte of the human frame with each other, that dis-ase im any partionlar pertion, affects the whole system; nor does distancs from what may be oa'led the center of the eystem, diminish the intimacy of the rela tion; on the contrary, pains or divease of the ex- tremities are perhaps more difficult of allevisnon than in more central parte. At the present day we find a large portion of the community. from the highest to the lowest, subject to severe sufferings from inattention of surgeons to the afflictions to which the fest are subject. They have genérally boen considered of so trivia « nature as to be unworthy of serious inquiry, and have consequently been consic¢ned to 8 class of men whose sepreme ignorance has thrown chinguy upon those who have both the wish and the power to alleviate pain and prolong life There is no part of the human foot in which cornn have not occasionally been found; both the most delicate and most hardened portions of ite intecu ments have thus been rffooted. The firet iden which naturally prerents iteeif to those who are suffering from any kind of pain ie “instantaneous reef,” and many are mostly willing to allow the “fons et origo mali” to remsin and again to bscom? the frui offepring of pain, rather than to apply toaskillful operator, even though he oan perma- nently eradicate the dangerous nuisance. On the other hand. the confidenoe of the public is eo much abused by a olsss of self-educated and self-extol- ing prsotitioners, who pretend to have diseovered infalibic means to prevent disesers such ss we have described, that innumerable difficulties sur - round the eubjeot. Speonfios for all the ills of life are discovered daily and hourly, especially in the department to- whieh | have devoted my time snd attention. Plas- tors, lotions, &c, &e., ars brought before the Sstonished world as possessing powere infallibic. According to their own assertions they have never been known to fail; and what chance nas he who has devoted his whole life to inquiry, but to hon- eetly confess that the deviations of nature surpsee his expectations; that her ways are often insore- table, and all that he osu do is to study,to learn, and to try to ours, without professing that every maleds is subject to his superior eki.l. ‘gently do I recommend those who are af- flicted with Corns, however harmless they may ap- pear, however easily ren oved, never to have re course tothe knife. The most appalling spasme, convulsions terrible to behold, and jock jaw, have attend’d on te wounding & Dranch ofa nerve by @ common pen knife, as a'so hemorrhage, sosroeiy to bearreeted. 1am not fond of giving osses, for Lam rorry to find that every empiric who practices &ny breach of the medics! profession. fancies that the true avenue to employment is to rarrate extra ordinary oases, whether true or not, becsuee he fancies that people will see something in what they read which may remiod them of their own suffer - ing. I would refer to vast numbers of 5 which | have encountered in this city, if [ thought it necessary to mention it. I strenuously recommend those who suffer from Corns, never to have recourse to the knif-, to the rezor, or even to the eciesors, but to pisces them- selves, as 200n 86 possi’ ie, under the manacement of some oae who has long been skil'ed in therr cure. Sufferers from Corns will find temporary relief from plunging the foot ina hot pedulariem, pour - ing in, from time to time, hot water. The diseased should be assiduously rubbed with éry, rough towel. Inthe greater number of instances this process wili be followed by the loosening of the callous substsnoe; there will be neither pain nor uneasiness ieft, although the corn will remsin, still reiiefis obtained, without the danger which cutting may produce. It is impossible to be com- pictely rid of a Corn, uniess extirpated by a sk:!!- fulaed experienced operator. If | apprar some- what tedious in this mstter, iff have been guilty of repetitions, { trust that I may be exoueed for aa Carnesiness and an snxirty ons subject which I copeeive of more importance, simos:, then any rales I could jay down. It is a maxim I would have 8 startling taught to repest—it 1s @ sentence which should be repeated in the ear of every suffer- er from corns—itis 8 voice which should be eohoe! back on every eoossion—*‘‘do not use a knife.” If, after suc) & warning,t here shou'd be any euffici- ent'y Yenturesome to negicct it,the danger om th ir own head, but the repentance will come too iate. DR. M. A. SCHLOSSER. ——_—__-ee- DR. M. SCHLOSSER WILL REMAIN A FEW DAYS LONGER IN WASHINGTON. ADDITIONAL CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE or DR. SCHLOSSER'S INSTANTANEOUS AND PAINLESS PROCESS or EFFECTUALLY CURING THE WORST CASES cr CORNS, BUNIONS, AND ALL DISEASES OF THE FEET. The following few testimonals from persons wei! known in Washington are similar to the thourance in Dr. Schiosser’s possession. From Hon. R. Toombs, U.S 8. Dr. Schlosser has this Cay taken out a great num- ber of Corns from my feet without any pain, and it veoms to be R. TOOMBS. January 12, 1860, From I. & Holl, Esq. Dr Schloseer has this day operated aispyltmatione 1.8 BALL. ' From M.S. Davis, Esq. Dr Schlosser has this day removed from my feet 12 Corns, which was dove without pain, and to my pramdhsgcar parce tT i Tecommend to ai! persons, cepecially my friends who Corns, to e8!! on the Deotor. as Davise Washington, December 4 1950. CONSULTING ROOMS, 2357 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, (South mde,) . between L2th and 13th streets. OFFICE HOURS From 6. m. till 5 p.m. mat DR. SCHLOSSER WILLLEAVE WASHINGTON CITY =u srew Daye — ny ‘ f I |