Evening Star Newspaper, February 11, 1861, Page 2

ee | CONGRESSIONAL. <a Senatx.—After our closed Saturday, the Senate took up for consideration the Indian ap- Items Telegraphed from Washington. Wasuinetox, Feb. 10.—some of the members of the Montgomery Congress have just advised thelr secession friends here that commissioners cr ministers bave been appointed to represent the in- terests of the Southern sa gaara in Euro) Nearly all the late five million loan has paid al De at and very much of it el Russell’s in connection with the ab- — postponed till the March term, —— his counsel were ready and anxious to proceed with it now. Mr. Morris, of chairman of the committee to investigate the In- dian bonds abstraction, declined bee maps ole hea: ‘the subject will be in afew s Private letters received in this city from Mont- gomery, Alabama, state that with the exception of South Carolina, all the members of the South- ern Congress contemplate in their hearts a re- union to the old Union. This is especially the case with Mississippi, Louisiana, and G fa. The adoption of Constitution of the Union, the continuation of the enforcement of the laws of the Union, and the election of Hon. Alex. H. Stephens to the Vice Presidency, 2s announced THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: MONDAY. February 11 1861. Hovsz.—After the close of our Mr. Jon Cochrane, of N.Y. cared a resol tion to the effect retary rk be directed to inform the House whether a Spirit of the Morning Press The Intelligencer considers the ‘Metropolitan Police bill” for the city too expensive, and ex- Presses the hope thut the friends of the District in Congress, witli protect the people from the opera- tioa of a measure which instead of tending to Increase order and peace, will have a contrary effect The K-pwhlican says of the Ordinances of Louisiana and Mississippi, that they bave never Deen ratified by the people, and those who are to conduct this Government neither should nor will act upon any other theory than that of the return, at any early day, of all sections of the country to ‘the cla condition of harmony and union. ———_+ 20 e tt . A. Kobbe Golden Head, the barques Goiden Morning and Se peep a were os whit. Pr ~ oe eaporsdnon og lleye - : to Nh an’ the State of Georg boy the State oF municipal au- thorities of New York. Mr. Cochrane said he had no objection to the pepe if such information was in possession the Treasury The fonsletion bong spec ‘ted to, Mr. Cochrane it Mon- yh, all 1 th th “Co: Events Cast Tuam Smavows Ba- | g2Ve notice that he again offer 1¢ on SoeGP signify reconstruction. Sou’ FoRE ied ave for some time past fore- ir. Hindman said that gross criminality ex- isted in one of the Executive Departments of the Government, and asked leave to offer a resolution for the appointment of a select committee of three members, with instruction to inquire whether officers of the Executive Depart- itely been guilty of pe wr “por is presumed, 0) all these sitions, and the Southern sh pot State has Farked on her voyage with one pilot, at least, longing for her return to the old ener Important eg arising in the General Land been geen that parties at the North, as throughout the South, are rapidly dividing under the banners of uniod and Disunion. The recent Virginia and Tennessee elections tell how true it is with refer- ence to the South ; while the triumph of concilia- tion and compromise in the councils of the Re- publican perty of the New York Lezislature show that such is fast becoming the case at the North The New York Herald’s Albany correspondent explains the fact as follows : “* Ael bave stated on former —— our thing 1: inting to a complete rem: ng of par- ties fa this State Gresiepend his friends to be at the head of the extreme and no conciliation re- blicans, whilst Fhurlow Weed, carrying the Seer of compromise, will lead the conservative republicans into a new or Union party, to be formed out of the moderate democrats end Union republicans. ‘There are daily signs of the ap- Proach of this event. Nota day passes but the Political waves are adding material to that new combination; and you need not be surprised to see in the next State canvass a radical democratic, a radical republican, and a Union or national party in the field steering between the two. In times of revolution and peril like these, parties and com binations are formed rapidly. The nucleus of that party has already been formed; it is only necessary for coming events to cement the par- ticles, and the drift wood floating upon the politi- cal currents will then find a_lodging place and form a powerful party.” See, also, the New York Tribune, for proof pos- itive that it has thrown away tbe scabbard in its ‘war on the expected Union proclivities of the in- coming Administration. Growine Dusrarats.—Yesterday we saw a private letter from a late Georgia member of Con- gress, a rabid secessionist, in which the writer raved like a maniac over the impending reaction in the popular mind of the Guif States. No bed- lamite was ever more furious, incoherent and venemous tn his expressions of hatred and rage. He boldly intimated that the people were to be kept in subjection in those States by s resort to the most despotic means, ar‘ that it is the pur- Pose of those who have us_.rped the government of those States and deprived their peoplecé Amer- ican liberties, to make war on their former breth ren, asthe best means of preventing the masses from stopping to reflect. His whole letter was in fair keeping with the following brief extract from Office in relation to land in the seceding States, have to the President for Cabinet action. ‘The land operations in Florida and Louisiana are paralyzed. The agent in Louisiana is trying to ar: with the State Government, but the President declines, and contends that the title of the United States, like that of individuals, is net effected by change of jurisdiction. The President bas sppeeree and signed the twenty-five million loan bill, which passed both Houses as originally reported, with amendments ic pane that the revenue from the loan author- zed by the act of June, 1800, or so much as may be deemed necessary, shall be applied to the re- demption of the Treasury notes issued under the act of last December, and for no other pur % The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to exchange par bonds of the United States for said Treasury notes at | interest, and shall not be ars to accept the most favorable bids a3 pro- vided for, unless he shall consider them advanta- | gs to the United States, and any portion of said joan net taken under the first advertiscinent he may again advertise according to his discretion. Col. Judge, Commissioner from Alab:ma, has seen the President, who received him 2s a dis- tinguished citizen of Alabama, but not, of course, recognizing him in an official caprelty. Nor could the President agree to enter into any dis- cussion whatever relative to the object of his mission, namely: to negotiate for the transfer of the arsenals and other public property belonging to the United States within the limits of Alabama. On motion of Mr. Corwin, the House agreed to — further consideration of the report of the ‘orumittee of Thirty-three (after Saturday) until Thursday next. Mr. Hutchins, of Obio, then proceeded to ad- dress the House upon the report of the sald com- mittee, and was followed by Mr. Simms, of Ky; after which the House adjourned. Monpay, February 11. Sunats.—After the presentation of some me- morials— Mr. Wade moved to suspend the order of busi- ness for the purpose of taking up a private bill, which motion was lost. Mr. Crittenden presented Union memorials from Massachusetts. Mr. Green, of Mo., entered a motion to recon- ider the Indian appropriation bill Mr. Bi e from the Committee on Claims, re- ported 2 bil for the relief of Duvall and Brothers; which was read a third time and . Mr. age from the Judiciary Committee, re- ported a bill to amend the act extending the right of Led gerd from the District Courts to the Supreme Court of the United States; which bili was read a third time and passed. Hovs: ‘Mr. Martin, of Va.. offered a jotat res- olution instructing the Committee on the Ju- diciary to report a bill authorizing the Legisia- tures of the several States to calla ial election by the people to vote upon the adoption of the Clittentien resolutions; referred to the Commit- tee on the Mies Mr. Craige, of N.C., offered a joint resolution authorizing and instructing the President of the United Sta to recognize the independence of the Southern Confederacy, and to receive and treat with Embassadors from that Government. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary Mr Morris, of Ill., offered a resolution instruct- ing the select committee of five to report to-mor- row (Tuesday) at 12 o’clock, relative to the ab- straction of the Indian trust bonds; agreed to. Mr. McClernand, of I1L., offered a resolution in- structing the Committee on the Judiciary to in- quire into and report tu Congress the facts relative to the seizure of the Federal property in New Or- leans; adopted. Mr. Lovejoy, of [11., presented a memorial from (ee CENABAL ORDERS—No. 6, Healquanrens D.C Minrria =, ate Wasninoton, Feb. oth, 1361. By direction of the Hon. Secretary of War, all that portion of the fifth regimental district Ising outside the city limits will fereatter be embrac in the seventh regimental district. By order of Major Genera! WsiouT Max + JONES, fo 11-3t Pe EA A Ve eee PATRIOTS OF WASHING- v N.—Company 8, Union Regiment, ‘ashington city, connists of upwarde ofa huidred oung men of tue Firet Ward, and sre being per- fected in their drill every night, xd hope to make & company creditable to the city. But we nred some material aid, and appca! with confidence to the citizens of Wash:ngton who love their c -un- try, their constitution and the laws ot the lard, Some of the members are poor, but proud, and we ‘we would therefore ca!l upon the citizens ot Wa h- ington to fivess liberally as they can. The com- mittee authorized to coliect contribu ions consist ot the f slowing : Capt. James Kells, JJ Calvert, the Washington correspondence of the Charleston | the citizens of bis district, raying Congress to H.C. Wi'son, Win H. For‘ st, Mercury : = maistaie and enforce the Constitution and the % er Gol. J. W. Irwin, “ Wasnineton, Feb. 4, 1861. ‘ws as they now exist. iald on the table > 1 “The border States will be *placated,’ and] Mr. Ferry, of Conn , offered a joint resolution | » These Wili wait upon the cit.z ns ot Washington With a subdecription list. By order of the cogipavy. fo 11-3t_ LIGHT INFANTRY, FION-Companies 4 and B will meet on MONDAY EVENING, February llth, 8t 8 o'clock, at Coombs’ Building, Pa. avenue, be” tween 9th and loth etreets. A ful! attendance is particularly desirable, Jas Y. DAVIS = £69 2t* Col_Commanding W. LL.B. ATTENTION, No. 5.—The members of the Perseverance Fire Company, No. 5. ereby notified that an edjourned meeting of ‘ompany will be heldon MONDAY EV: NING. inst » At 736 o’clock, The membrra will be then your reconstructionists will begin howling for the Union again. There’s the anger. The only hope now is in the smashing up of tue Peace Congress and getting Virginia out.” Apropos—They evidently look to Messrs. Sed- don, Brockenbrough, and Tyler, of the Virginia delegation, to accomplish this intended ‘‘smash- ing up” Our opinion is, however, that these gentlemen will decline to accommodate them. Nous verrons instructing the Committee on the Judiciary to report a bill providing for the amendment of the Constitution so as to forbid the secession of any State without the consent of two-thirds of Con- gre, all the States, and the approval of the Presi- ent. (Great sensation.) After considerable excitement, the resolution was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. +e Rovrg or THE PResipent-zLect To New Yorn. The following schedule—showing the arrivals and departures in and from the various cities be- Miss Cuagtorre Cusex. —This distinguish- | tween Springfield and New York, by Mr. Lin- | punctual in their attendance, as business of great ed actress, in whose genius all Americans fee] a | Coln—bas been arranged and published by Mr. W. | importance will be brousst before the posting. S. Wood: fe 3-2t* GEO. FLETCHER. Seo. just pride, commences to-night a short engage- | ~ yy lay, Feb 11—Lenve Springfield at $ a. m. and arrive at Indianapolis at 5 p. m. Tuesday, 12th—Leave Indianapolis at 11 a.m. and arrive at Cincinnati at 3 p.m. Wednesday, 13th—Leave Cincinnati at 9 a. m. and arrive ‘olumbus at 12 p.m. Thursday, 14th—Leave Columbus at 8 a. m. and arrive at Steubenville 20 minutes past 2 p m , and arrive at Pittsburg at 5 p. m. 2 Friday, 15th—Leave Pittsburg at 10a. m. and arrive at Cleaveland at 4 p. m. Saturday, 16th—Leave Cleaveland at 9 a. m. and arrive at Buffalo at 4 p.m Sunday, 17th—Remain at Buffalo. Monday, ith—Leave Buffalo at 6 p.m. and arrive at Albany at 3 p.m. Tuesday. 19th—Leave Albany at 10 a.m. and arrive at New York at 3 p.m. Mr. Wood bes made such arrangements as will insure both the comfort and safety of those under bis charge. Special trains bave been provided, to be preceded by pilot engines all the way through. Cards of invitation will be issued by him to all participants on the journey from point to point, and only holders wiil be found on the train State and local authorities and prominent per- tons, without distinction of party, will be invited. To avoid crowding and annoyance to Mr. Lin- coln, representatives of the leading papers only Will be admitted in the different stopping places. The Presidential party will be under the charge ment at our theater, in which she will appear in her most renowned parts. The Washington pub- Me warmly appreciate the enterprise and good taste displayed by Mr. Glenn in making this en- g*gement, and will, we trust, demonstrate that appreciation with proper heartiness. The play for this evening is Shakspeare’s « Henry YIII.,” in which Miss Cushman takes the part of “Queen Catherine,’ a character which oiers the widest range for the display of Miss Cushman’s great capabilities. In thecelebrated ‘trial scene,” the Proud resolution, the lofty bearing, the dignity of conscious innocence with which the injured Queen confronts her enemies are depicted by the great actress with a power and earnesmess truly Irresistible. Mr. J.B. Studley, an actor of whom report Speaks highly, has been especially engaged to sus- tain Miss Cushman during her engagement here Taz Cu ut CoNTRacr ANDTHE CaLiFoRNiA Monorouy.—The California steem#hip monopoly is evidently bending heaven and earth just now to defeat before Congress what is known as the “-Chiriqui contract,” for a supply of coal for U ‘SMITHSONIAN LECTURES —Rev. J xo, Loan wil deliver a course of Lectu 8 Institution on Great Representativ: Modern Civi ization.” Firat Lecture,on MONDAY EVENING, Feb- ruary 11—‘Michael Ancelo and Art.” Doors open at 7 o'clock ; lectare to commence at a quarter , when the doors will be closed. CITY HALL, Frartany 91 —The Aesos- sors having finished their anual aseess- ment of real and Aine roperty, will meet at their room, (Cit ali) sous as 8 Board of Ap- prais, from the loth to the 26th of Fetr sive, to hear all complaints and to make such cor rections in Over assessment as they may deem neo essary. fe 9-t GEO THOS. STEWART. Seo. GENERAL ORDERS—No. 4, Huapquarters D.C. Minitta, H Wasuinoton. Feb. 5, 1361. Capt.A Txomas BRADLEY, 2d regiment of in- fantry, 1s hereby announord as Aid de-Camp to the General Commanding, with rank of Major. Allorders by him given in the naine and by the authority of the Commanding Genera! will be re- Spected ancordingly. By order of Major General WrigutMan CH. LEE JONES, fe 8 3t ‘Adjutant General. (eS ENERAL ORDERS—No. 5, ary, ivelu- Heavquantexs D.C. Minitia of the local committees, and no party colorin WAsHING TO! b. 6, 1861 8. Government purposes, and the transit of the | Ping’ intended ae ie given to the trip, wide: | ‘The following name mine ‘of et mails of the United States across the Chiriqut | awake and other demonstrations of a partisan | are bea § organized as & jon, under the isthmus character will prove objectionable. of the lst Georgetown Volunteer Battalion, nat According to the report of the Government’s | , Military escorts through the stopping places will | Viz: be acce » but none on the journey. ta who investigated th t Comprnise A and BA cderson Rifl agents who investiga e subject, the contract | “The invitation to visit Boston by the executive bt dr pg aoe ts destined to be of immense value and impor-| and legislative authorities of Meme nente tee foecce Tracer cot bia Rift be rict of olumbia Rifles. II. Lfeut Colone! J. MoH. Ho linge worth, ath in- fantry, 1s aanigued to the ovmmenl of the tat tance to the Government in reducing its steam- sbip and mail expenses in that quarter; while car- rying it out also bids fair to end in competition & greatly reduced rates in the businessof carrying Pessengers between our Atlantic and Pacific Ports. Hence the tremendous efforts being made by the monopoly through its lobby army to defeat its consummation by Congress. reer. A SETTLEMENT APPRoacning. —We are happy to have it in our power te say that the Committee of one from each State represented in the Peace Convention are expected to report to-day or to- , some plan for the seitlement of the trouble of the times, with unanimity rendering it very probable that it will be promptly adopted by 2 large majority of the Convention, from both the North and the South. Our impression {s, that it ‘will be a combination of portions of various plans the committee now have before them, though we are unable to say with any degree of certainty what details it ts likely to embrace. Above we state what is evidently the general understanding to-day among the members of the Convention Vimeinia.—We are satistied that in the ap proaching Virginia election for Congress (tooccur. in May next, unless a called session may make it necessary to hold it sooner,) parties will divide in every district upon the questions of Union and Disunion. And, further, that no man who has directly or indirectly countenanced the Propriety of the reduction of the people of the South ander its current despotism, and Placiog Virginia under Its yoke, will be elected to represent her in the House of Representatives of the United States. pens aaa aretaaaiity ‘Tux Cuanieston Mzacury’s Foxorxy —Mr. Lincola pronounces the letter published by tbe Charleston Merewry just in time to Operate on.the been declined by Mr. Lincoln for want of time. The following gentlemen will com: the suite of the President elect:—Col. Sumner, Ma} Hunter, R.T Lincoln, (Bob,) J. U. Nicoly, Private Sec; retary; J. Hay. Assistant Private Secretary; E. E. Ellsworth, of Zouave fame; Col. W.N. Lamon. Gov. Yates, Aid-de-Camp; Judge Davis, Hon. J. K. Dubois, Hon. 0. 8. Bowning, E. L. Baker, editor of the Springfield Journal; G. C. Latham, and R. Irwin. Miss Baker will accompany Mrs. Lincoln, and assist in doing the honors of the White House. Mrs. Edwards and Miss Wallace will not be in Washington as heretofore reported. Mrs. Lincoln will start for 8t. Louis on Monday evening, to make additional purchases for the White House. Georgetown Volunteer Battalion which ix attached san additional battalion, jto the &h regiment of LIL. ‘The Georgetown Mounted Guard is aasigned to duty inthe 8th regimental jot, acd will be re ioe | to ines Felons of ed order of jor Gene! Ion a “ CH. LEE JONES, 5 4 foes st Adjutant Ganeral. “I SAY, STRANGER, WHERE ARK Tou soins # ‘You m to be ina great hur- pa “SoTam. [am toSMITH’: jo. 460 venth street, to buy a suit of Clothes. The peo- le say he has & very nice avsortment, and they say be sells them so gaee. ” Note.—The last we saw of the stranger, he was running up Seventh strect singing out “SMITH, No. 460” fe26w THE YNION PRAYER. MEETINGS _ will be holden every day this week, in the nglish Lutheran Church, corner of Lith and H streets, to commence at 40’clock, and to continue one hour. jaz a -TaE Grorcia Guxs.—The seizure of the New York veesels in Charleston, makes a great noise in the city, and is almost the sole topic talked of. We learn upon inquiry, that the guns belonged to Mr. Syms. a dealer in [aged pistols, &c.,&c. The Police tendered them to bim, in case they would Pay expenses. The offer was made before the seizure of the Yereels was known. The guns Seem never to have passed into the possession of Georg\a.—but, it is probable, they were seized by in transitu, when in the possession of . “the cartage” bad been paid it is not probable that the seizure ef our ships would bave been made. Thus great things from little things do grow —N. Y. Express VERY FINE SEVEN-OCTAVE PIANO, having been inuses fow weeks only, will b: sold for one hundred dol ‘ara lexs than the original cost, the owner leaving the eity. To he seen at the Music Store of W.G. METZEROTT. feli " HOSIERY AND GLOVES. > . i HENRY EGAN’s, 323 (south side) Ps. av., bet 6th and 7th sta, fe 11-6t New Iron Buildings, HOOP SKIRTS. I HAVE Just reosived pet supply of Ladies’ and Misses’ Hoop Skirts of the newest and best atyles. Also, ‘ new supply of French Corsets, Jouvin’s Kid G: aves at Car meme) or, aon 323 (nouth side) Pa. av. HENRY EGAN, te 11-6¢ "New Iron Buildings, For TWO WEEK! GER WE SHALL tt to hole stock many at less. for + 10 O to 0080 out this month. Call at once if you wish ES Se 6 A Cou. Harne’s Last Lerrer —Colonel Ha) ne, 7 leaving Washington. d'spatched to the Pres- ident a letter declaring that South Carolina was an independ jent Goverment, exercising complete sovereignty over every 7 soil except Fort ‘Sumter, and ex 2d crtsfed. ise that the Pres- ident bas failed to recognize it as such. He con- sidered the occupation oft Fort Suinter as an evi- dence of hostility towards South Carolina, and as the highest insult which one Government could offer another. In conclusion, he expresses him- self as being “ unconscious of best Ap cereal for consequences resting upon South Carolina.”’ the articles at the lowest prices, Vi election, (and blished as true by Ax Uxwortuy anp Unpioxiriep Proposition. J. Ww. COLLEY & CO., aeee i, rn van estan gash The Richmond Euquirer of Saturday sa fell zw 623 ‘Seventh st show Peay, alleged to have been written by him to a Mr. Spencer of Wheeling, Va, Justifying the John Brown raid, &c., asa rank forgery. We so pro- —— it, on sight, the Star’s readers will recol- some membe:s of the Virginia Legislature are desirous of introducing a resolution, requesting General Scott to return the medal and sword presented to him by that State. The Enquirer adds: “As General Scott ie Prsparing to draw the sword inst his native » Perhaps a resolution of t! — spoken of might not be deemed inappro Priate.’* TP spe Bina wg Meh eRe eS DAY Rit cana oan mane Stra fepng sed speci nation oO! ..W. COLLEY & CO., fo 11-6t 523 Seventh st , above Pa. av. SEVENTH STREET. 534 * —_—_——————____ Tux Gaines Casz.—The celebrated case of Mrs. Gaines is expected to be taken up by the Su- Preme Court to-morrow (Tuesday) or next day. Semana delay this morning, and is at Willards"* ™S clty +» W. W. McCreery, U.S.A » John Janney, tween isiana av.and D st gy ee 6 barrels ex ir, beat Ernods at $7 per barrel; Wnisky and Rye Whisky, for med. Secession ticket in iy gr parard to the “uncondi- tional Union” one of Republicans. TTENTION, FEDER A requestr L RIFLES.— : bern tb aerombie FO v at the National, NIGHT at the Hall. (old U, iidings,) at 7 me Port aderia Kimbell Bid ene Donald and Hon. W. K. oe gok, fur dull. Be pune! wn Br onder ste og ra Winn, pure if bg mp alm ot --+- It'is not the intention of Gen. Cass to | MASON] NOTICE —There will beaten. eporalcmeortmont of ¢ foods paually kept in one aoe Presi@eet Linc e Seta de io tows Fie Re sitessse ~ Heath He says it is the last ceremony of the kind he | 23, ‘S, Bre ae 5 to “ally spall probably ever see. 5 a" &. B. BA! Seo. it TF rect CANES Walt Ligtee osu er a 0. 8. ala it lcm ‘ toa — 4 i ia lo ol Tyee eseee G. A are 7 A ’ f THE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY. Election of a Provision! Presidemt and Vice President. Monteomrny, Feb. 9 —The Constitution of the Provisional Government of the Southern Confed- eracy has been printed, and is now made public. The ble says: . deputies of the sovereign and inde- ites of South be pee la, Flor- ‘bama, Mississippi and. a, invokin; vor of Almighty God, do hereby, in be! these States, ordain and establish this Constita- tion for the Provisional Government of the sme, to continue one year from the inauguration of the President, or until a nent Constitution or Confederation between said States shal! be putin operation, whichsoever shall first occur.’ ‘The seventh section of the first article provides: “The importation of African negroes vy foreign country other than the slavebolding Sta! of the United States is hereby forbidden, and Congress is required to pass such laws as shall effectually prevent the same.’? The second section provides :—‘« Congressshall have power to prohibit the introduction of slaves from any State not @ member of this Con- Srderacy.”” Article fourth, third clause of second section, provides:—*A slave in one State escaping to another sball be Gelivered upon claim of the to whom said slave ma’ iz, by the Ex- ecutive authority ofthe State in which such slave be found, and In case of any abduction or forcible rescue, full cota pensation, including the value of the slave, and all costs and expenses, shall be made to the party by the State in which such ab- duction or rescue shall take place.’? Article sixth, second clause, provides :—“The Government hereby instituted shall take immedi- ate steps for a settlement of all matters between the States forming it and their other late confed- erates of the United States of North America, in relation to public property and the public debi at the time of their withdrawal from them, these States hereby declaring it to be thelr wish and carnest desire to adjust everything Pertaining to common property, common fiability and common obligations of that Union upon principles of right, justice and equity, and good faith.”? All the otaer portions of the instrument are almost identical with the Constitution of the United States Montcomery, Feb. 9.—Unusual interest has been manifested by outsiders to-day in the pro- ceedings of tae Convention, and the hall and gal- lery have been crowded. Mr. Memminger presented a beautiful model of a fing for the new Confederacy, made by South Carolina ladies. It consists of a blue cross on a red field, with seven stars on the cross. It was highly admired. Mr. Memminger also presented another model by a gentleman of Charieston—a cross of fifteen stars on a field of stripes. A Comittee was appointed to report on a flag, seal, coat of arms, and motto for the Confederacy. The President was directed to appoint Com- mittees on Foreign Affairs, Finance, Military, Naval Affairs, Commerce and Patents. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT. Montcomery, Feb. 9.—The Convention has unanimously elected Hon. Jeff. Davis President, and Hon. A. H Stephens Vice President. A resolution was adopted by the Convention, appointing a committee, consisting of three Ala- bama deputies, to inquire and report on what terms sufable buildings in Montgomery can be secured for the use of the several executive depart- ments of the Confederacy under the Provisional Government. a An ordinance was passed continuing in force until repealed or altered by Congress, all laws of the Uniied States in force or use up to the Ist of November last, with the Constitution of the Pro- visional Government It is understood that under this law a tariff will be laid on all goods brought from the United States. A resolution was also adopted instructing the Committee on Finance to report promptly a tariff for raising revenue to support the Government. A resolution was adopted authorizing the ap- pocmment of @ committee to report a Constitution for the permanent government of the Confederacy. About two hours were spent in secret session to- day. The balance of the day was spent in open session. PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS. Montcomery, Feb 9, p.m.—A great demon- stration is going on here in honor of the tnaugu- ration of the new Confederacy. A complimen- tary serenade was given to Hon. A. H. Stephens, which brought bim out in an eloquent speech. Messrs. Chesnut and Keitt, of 8. C., Coarad, of La , and others spoke The demonstration is still propressing. A salute of one hundred guns was fired at Capitol bill this afternoon. Speech of ‘Vice-President’ Stephens. Montocomrry, Feb. 10.—Mr. Stephens, last night, in response toa complimentary serenade, said— Gentlemen and fellow citizens: For although we met here as strangers from different independ- ent Slates, We are once more citizens of a eom- moncountry. [Applause] Allow me briefly and sincerely to express my unfeigned thanks for this compliment; but the state of my health and voice, and the night air, apart from other considera- tions, prevent me from doing more. This is not the time or place to discuss those great questions which are now pressing upon our public coun- cils, now in the process of formation It ts sufficient to say that this day anew Re- public has been formed. The ‘Confederate States of North America have been ushered into existence, and take their piace among the nations of the earth. [Cheers.) Under a temporary or provisional government, !t is true, but this will soon be followed by one ofa permanent character which, while it surrenders none of our ancien rights and privileges, will secure, more perfectly, we trust, that peace, security, and domestic tran: quaility which sbould be the object of all govern- ments. [Applause]. What is to be the future of this new gevern- ment, the fnte of this new republic, wiil depend upon ourselves. Six States only at present constl- tute it. But six States us yet appear in our con- Stellation. Afore, we trust, will soon be added, and, by the time a permanent Constitution may have been adopted, we may havea number greater than the “original thirteen,’’ with more than three times their population, wealth and power. [Ap] ause ) : With such a beginning the t of our fu- ture presents strong hopes to patriots of the past ofa oe career; but what the future will be, as 1 before remarked, depends upon ourselves, and those who may succeed us. ur republic, and all republics, to be permanent and co ous, must be sustained by virtue, intelligence, integrity, and patriotism. The people themselves are the corner-stones upon which the temple of popular liberty must be constructed, to stand se- curely and permanently. Resting ours upon these we need fear nothing from without or within. With a climate unsur, by any on earth, with Nor productions which control the com- merce of the world, with tnstitutions (so far as regards our organic and social policy) in strict conformity to nature and the laws of the Creator, whether read in the Book of Inspiration or the great book of manifestations around us, we have all the natural elements essential to the attein- ment of = highest degree of power and glory. ‘Applause x ese institutions have been much assailed. It is our mission to vindicate the great truth on which they rest, and with them exhibit the bigh- est type of civilization which it is possible for human society to reach. In doing this our policy should be marked os the desire to preserve and maintain peace wi the States an@ people. If it cannot be done, let net the fault lie at our door. While we should make aggressions on none, we should be prepared to repel those made by others, let them come from whatever quarter they may We ask of others simply that we be let alone, and permitted to look after our safety, security, and fen i, in our own way, without molest ing or c ng offence to other people Let. then, peace, fraternity, and liberal commercial relations with all the world be our motto. {Cheers.] With these principies—without envy towards other States in the line of policy they may mark out for veiry inal eel mao ie Mighen showed thal of every nation. {Applause } And now, with the best wishes to you, gentle men, and success to our common government this day announced, I bid you good night. As the speaker retired, three cheers were given for “Hon. A Si of Georgia, the Vice President of Confederate States of North America.” GAUTIER’S RESTAURANT. CMEC Tat i ate 3 ‘one cf the com letent,, ot ie prs sleet and’ 6 re times pre ind fn th bel ; Wided with the beat tof obtaised ioe themes ail the e cities, for bye ft ermoderate sud fia ee xpress. His pricos are mi oummodations to" " ms ~¥ Breese Dinner: Tea nt 3 in this city. “He sddresse to ac- Rumber AMUSEMENTS. AUCTION SALES. THEATER. J. C. MeGUIRE & O0.. Auctioncers. a By SPECIAL NOTICE! EHOLD FURNITUR oP, -H MISS CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN, Fes, ieee at Avorsen HURSDAY i 5 Sustaiged by an amil sell. at the residence of a gen- Avomenrzp ro Comrant, pay 3 pis achat o. 879 L S. ‘Will commence her erie ii FINAL ENGAGEMENT IN WASHINGTON wag eis as Te erate, 24 part— THIS (Menday) EVENING, Feb it, Card Taviennas 'Whatact bed 8 Cane seat and ‘ood-seat Chairs. QUEEN CATHARINE, heats Dine and Side In Shak«peare’s Historical Trageds of t Fain Painted Washst: KING HENRY VIII. a. Pa¥e Bog Munk Mattronsen Poritively, her only appearanoe in that character. | Cv Bedeteais, Klexs Be. She will be aided by . Star orcip Hath MR. J. B. STUDLEY. Gtontne Stove nnd Kitchen Requisites, MISS CUSHMAN’S ENGAGEMENT Pit sc MoGUIRE & CO.. Avot. By GREEN & WILLIAMS, Anotioncers. House OLD Ane iTCHEN FURNI- 6 10 » Ti " a Dr. L. R. 8 sed amvitnes oH teas BO kad a oopa-cotave Pisno ‘orts, made by Knabe- ogery and Walnut Sofs, Arm and Parlor Marble-top and other Ts- Lace Wirdow Curtainsand is POSITIVELY LIMITED TO FIVE NIGHTS. Paices. Drees Circle and Parquet.. ye Reserved ioanae a T! Sheet for the entire five open Mouerott's Music it Ac ONCER wa ics TESTS HEG a wn, Bt 70" > at th st. below ifth, (near the jon 25 conte ; children 10 cents a of Pairhines, Manta Yasesand Orramenta, RRANGEMENTS COMPLETE = pees 4 A NTS on Bins Painted Sottaze Chamber Set and Ward— Grand Concert and Presentation of Colors, Cy ais Bunzvit or Gane be COMPANY C, W. L. l. BATTALION, At the Smithsonian Institation, THURSDAY EVENING. Febranry 14 nt cit Ba Procramme and fall particulars in future adver- tisement. Order of Committee. fe 9-2t tori Y, qatereed h and 7 interest. BALLS, PARTIES, &e. “GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts. oo Sagem By J. C, MoGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. AEAtey Be ses SKE 83 SHARES OF STOCK OF THE Marnanp thes ARMs ComPany aT Avorion.—W il be Washington Turn-Verein, public muction, at our auetion rooms, im thie elty, On TUESDAY, Feb 12. o EU OAX the tae bnstans. ot 5 o"eu m, se > “4 to the highest bidder e&sh. tor account of w! AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS. If may goucern, 63 Shares of Block of the May — Sompany. ‘The Wathineton Turn, Verein will gi Afod "5. c. MoGUIRE & CO., Auots. tthe above time and . rand 1 bein attendance, and EY gious will be spared to give universal satis-| ie. ots —_ : conte tt Ee. . e nts an Ch. Werner will furnish r — as THE EFFECTS OF THE PANIC! Articles of JEWELRY WANTS. That aeuaily retail from @3 to 2, a now selling st E. LADY, witha knowl- elcn cl aitiacy;eoetienh ad nem ads ONLY ONE DOLLAR EAcH, D, Star Ofhos. fo 1 se ow ED—A SITUATION, by 8 ho fey as Bo, ohjeation to OPPOSITION STORE, assist in washicg and ironing. T! al refer- can be given, Apply No, 228 L st., Ire 476 PexnsyLvamia AVENEE, 18th and 19th sts. it = = Call and examine 2 ry a REVOKYER AND TRAVELING TRUNK SpokS?: s00KeT? WANTED AT SECOND RAND PRICE.— We aro closing out rge stock of Standard and bg Sree iow. or rd I rn teeny t oe, wil lowest price Or ths Miscellaneous Books at one-half of the regular prices. lowest price. Of the |; to be nole leath’r; al 20 by 12inches) addre: raveler” as atove or through City Post Office, psid. it NTED—A YOUNG MAN, competent FOR 60 CENTS, WW ‘tan on thedemay rons asd Sih soyteksote to ing to be generally useful, ‘Must be well recomm”nded. Ap: @1.25 BOOKS SELLING FOR 60 TO 75 ply at this office. fe9- CENTS, eee ee ROT ato cammedi- | g2 BOOKS BELLING FOR 81 TO $1.95. & Co.'s, Sag ‘a. avenue, between 9th aud 10th sts. vor fo8 5t ALL NEW BOOKS Received as soon as Published, and Sold AT RETAIL, 2 WANTED—By & young woman 8 SITUATION as nuree, chambermait, or todo hoasework. her best to give entire satisfactiog to her employ- atthe i da te t No. 21, Star Orion, and sto witheal. ="? °° BOE No 40,538 Lowest Wholesale Prices ANTED IMMEDIATELY—From to — ie worth of aud, NB-HAND FORNI REMEMBER, TURE ofall kinds, for which | will guaranty to pay the highest prices, and, tual at the shot no YOU CAN GET BOOKS ee Dealer in Furniture, Stoves, &o., from % to 80 per cent. less than Publisher's prices, 003 405 7th st., bet. G and H east aide. and WANTED-SECOND HAND FURNITURE. 'e1 ec: 5e| . s sy lus of Pareiture on ‘ cau obtain the cask ove by applying Sho Tr Poe OY PPE Miz & GRIFFITH. ELEGANT 8ETS OF JEWELRY, LADIES’ NECK, GUARD, and CHATELAINE CHAINS, and GENTS’ VEST CRAINS, &0, &., Al AN for FOR SALE D RENT. ONLY ONE DOLLAR EACH. G. G. EVANS, -Pennsylvania Avenne.....476 fFOR RENT-TWO FURNISHED ROOMS PONS ee wu aeep anata he rage ev. and léth st. “S ll-co2w™ Mn ow” For irae duneene Careaapag, | .¥ i Seventh stroct, between te and nese the Ladies, rH Early na qui y RIDDLE"S ORIGINAL $1 STORE, feo te RIDDLES ORIGINAL $1 STORES a Patent or Post Offices. Ths house neighborhood, Seventh st... between above the Patent Office. A NALUABLE FARM POR SALE OR EX- CHANGE FOR CILY PROPERTY—Con- *URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT—No 423 Jo. 202 PENNA. AVENUE 6 Ne: 302 PENNA: AVENUES Additional! invoices aca H, 8 few doors fes-lw s tnining 181 aores, situated 14 mileo Alexan- iu rising Wu aares, situated 1¢ sulee, rom alexna- Uk CHOICE For ONLY good cultivation; timber, wa‘er, fruit aud al build “¢ ings necessary fhra first-rate form, Inquire of G. W.. BRAY, at the Jewelry Store, 516 Seventh at , Washington. ja.2l im* Foz RENT—Two frame COTTAGE HOUSES, c@ntaining six room tusted on Mass. ave- nue and Fifteenth street; pump of good water in the yard iss URNISHED ROOMS FOR NT, st 406 atreet, between 6th and 7th ~ irate ene ec ah cat en nin FOE RENT—A threo etory brick HOUSE, oon- taining 8 rooms, in good order, with Fa | fix- tures complete, on Ai street, between 4th and Sth. Also, & two-story brick COTTAGE, with large yard attached, corner of F street north an‘ iéth st, east. To punctual and reliable tenants the terms wil be moderate, Apply at 446 Twelfth between GaadH. APP no 1st” Fo panel te ig FIRST FLOOR of the posite the west City al. reeently ‘edtpied by ‘Chas. 5. Wallacs Story and the third | a of ane pa terms apply to RIOHARD: WALL ae Louisiana avenne, Bt eee net) ad SI OR RENT—The fine BRICK HOUSE N FoboW ae Georgetown, i gl YOUR CHOICE FOR ONE DOLLAR, st, REGARDLESS oF Cost. ied by thi ber. 3 plod by te subscriber. stro staple Ege fed As this great snle continues hat a short time. Is inn sod nerghivorhood. Apply'to vasa: om these unheard of prices will please oall early at re ORIGINAL ONE DOLLAR STORE, BOARDING. ™ “Petween Sth nd 10th D W.RI 5 Vi é| > Remember the Number—30u—as SEVERAY GENTLEMEN CANBH ACCOM. | | [I7- Remember shen set no conn: others, professing to sell st our Hoard between th and 13%, ow D street, three Prices, in this city, ore from the corner. sees Se sO, ved this day voios GEVERAL GENTLEMEN OR FAMILIES | WERE cosmetiny oe Boot role’ of SILY] . oard ative, WSIS. 538 U'sty hotroen et | Suir hier’ peat cna, Piahere and 7h. Aliso, Table Boarsers, _' fe5*.0teo" io; Dessert. ad 1 = Secor: Totnes’ BQARDING—Persons desirous of a comforta- ‘ond Croom A be home can obtain Good Roard and Plonesnt partm=nts on F atrest, No , between 9th and 10th sts. Table Boarders can also be dated. Terms reasonable, ‘sccommo- fe5-lw LOST AND FOUND. ST—On irda i in Center Liana’. Sask ond -set BREASTPI N. The find II be rewards Jewelry § Store of H. O. Hoan: Pavey. itt Stway Siow oP 0: Wo tat ease hi CHEE Or ay esee a GFEAT REDUCT'ON mes RICE TO SUIT ae ‘We are offering great inducements to ‘ioteenth ad & child's es $10 . ‘ussortment 0; wi bo given if Taftas 1 for i te Merlin Stott og E.Peselzinety Con he th Pobre am a Bzitrra Sova tuth share heres: no sar Soarmld (Bz, faint for thin a fe 11-2t* rl HENRY 6G. DAVIS. ND— a EX iisties Sieur a ge | O8T—A BRACELET, & god $ : = jn so filet, of Eng’ Ene? Wa AT NOTICE ABOUT P: ing to paren by many rere SCBENcK’s PULMONIC SYRUP, ILITARY TRIMMINGS! areas anes Encod we are in carnoat; we want the Gold and Silver Army Lace beatae” OY G SRR TUTS, cermenn| ne oot TS freee fate So obtadn ub SOREN of Plata date