The New York Herald Newspaper, February 6, 1861, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 8916. MORNING EDITION—WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6. 1861. THE REVOLUTION. IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE SOUTH, An Armistice Concluded Between the Belligerents at Pensacola. Secession of Texas from the Union. Seizure of the Revenue Cutter Washington. Proposed Removal of the Beacons at the Passes of the Mississippi. Proceedings of the Washington Peace Convention. DEBATES IN CONGRESS ON THE CRISIS. Speech of Mr. Sickles in Favor of Suspending the Postal System at the South. Withdrawal of the Louisiana Delegation from Congress. Passage of the $25,000,000 Loan Bill in the Senate. Immense Union Demonstration at Boston, Rev Res THE PRESIDENT’S REPLY TO COL. HAYNE. Wasnioton, Feb. 5, 1861, Colonel Hayne, the messenger of South Carolina, has again postponed his departure until to morrow. ‘The President has not yet communicated his reply to Col. Hayne. He will probably do so to-morrow. It was under consideration by the Cabinet to-day. The whole orresponcence will be communicated to Congress as soon as Col. Hayne leaves for Charleston. At least such is the Present intention of the President. There is no doubt that the policy of the President and Cabinet bas been to delay the answer to South Carolina until after the Virginia election, hoping it would result as it has. Its said that many leading men in the South, who sympathize with South §Carolina but regret her hasty steps, have counciled with Colonel Hayne, and urged him to delay action until after Virginia was heard from. Lieutenant Hall, who accompanies Colonel Hayne, and will leave with him to-morrow, bearing despatches from the Secretary of War to Major Anderson, is quite a lion in Washington. Re. Wasurorow, Feb. 5, 1861. The republicans are becoming somewhat nervous about the Eastern elections. The New Hampshire Centra! Committee have sent orders for the retura of all fugitive republican lecturers, and the appeal has reached here. Frank Fuller, Esq., one of the prominent New Hampshire stump speakers, responds to a mandate of this kind, and Jeaves immediately for the North, with a rich budget of Southern and Washington experience recently acquired. Considerable indignation bas been expressed here by Southern men at the election of Howell Cobb as chairman of the Montgomery Congress) but their feelings are mol- litied by the report that he was #0 chosen in order to head off his aspirations for the pestof Secretary of the Trea- sury of the Southern Confederacy. The speech of Mr. Bouligny, of Louisiana, in refusing to accede to the request of his Legislature, to withdraw from the House, not only produced a tremendous sensa- tion at the time among the members and spectators, but bas won for him the praises of conservative Union loving men everywhere. After the House adjourned, Mr. Crit- tenden met Mr. Bouligny, and, grasping bim with both hands, invoked God’s blessing upon him, assuring him tht however much he might be cursed now by. those who are disloyal to their ceuntry, he (Bouligny) would outlive them all in the affectionate memory of a glorious, Union loving, law abiding people. The gallant old Ken- tuckian was very impressive in his manner and speech, and wept as he spoke, A committee of New York merchants and others from that city are now here to oppose the Morill tariff bill, principally on account of the feature in it proposing to modify the warehousing system. ‘The tellers to count the votes for President and Vico President to-morrow week in the joint meeting of the two houses aro, Mr. Trumbull on the part of the Senate, ‘and Mr. Washburn, of Illinois, and Mr. Phelps, of Mis- souri, on the part of the House, Several Alabama Postmasters have declined to render their aceounte, saying that they will await the action of their State. Additional evidence continues to be received that pri vate correspondence is violated in the South. Captains Storer, Lavalatte and Powell have been ap- pointed Court of Inquiry, at the request of Captain ‘Armstrong, to investigate the circumstances attending the surrender of the Pensacola Navy Yard. The @ourt ‘will meet on Friday next. The Select Comwittee of Five examined auother wit- ness to-day relative to the alleged conspiracy to seize the federal Capitol. As with the large number of witnesses ‘as heretofore, nothing whatever was shown to lead to such @ belief. Governor Hicks was summoned several days ago, but, not appearing, he bas again been sent for, and probably will be examined on Tuesday. Commander Waiker is to be court martiailed for acting contrary to orders in bringing the storeship Supply to Wow York, instead of proceeding to Vera Cruz with pro- visions for the squadron. The Gaines case, which excites additional interest since the secession of Louisiana, has been postponed in the Supreme Court until next Monday. Capt. Ingraham’s resignation was not accepted by Se- cretary Toucey until this afternoon. Commodore Shubrick, it is said, will not resign, and there are many regrets expressed in the navy that Capt. Ingraham felt it his duty to do 80. , Several cadets from the South, who have resigned their position at West Point, express regret nt the action of the seceding States to which they belong, and express a desire to return after the troubles are over, The President to-day sent to the Senate the name of Judge Pettit, of Indiana, as United States District Judge for the State of Kansas. ‘The nomination of Judge Black, for the Supreme bench qwas sent in to the Sonate to-day. There is strong pros sure against him, Judge Cushing is here. ‘There are reports that Judges Wayne, of Georgia, and Campbell, of Alabama, will resign their places in the Su- preme bench in case the name of Judge Cushing should be eont in to fill either vacancy. Judge Douglas will op- pose his confirmation on the same ground he opposes the confirmation of Judge Black. Large numbers of promotions in the Navy were rent to the Senate to-day, occasioned by the rovignations of Southern officers from the naval service, Secretary Dix to-day received intelligence that the authorities of Louisiana had seized another revenue eutter, the Washington, which was undergoing repairs at New Orleans. Mr. Staunton, of Ohio, succeeded in having a joint re- potution passed extending the time to ninety days for taking teatimony in the application for the extension of * the patent for the McCormick reaper. Hon, Ira Harrie, Senator clect from New York, ros Botiog ang induonye on the bagk of Mag subi rents ment in 1843-4, he having eepousea the cause of the anti-renters, who were pioneers in the practical opera tion of the secession doctrine, as applied to resistance to established law. There is some curiosity here to know | the views Mr. Harris may now entertain respecting the question of armed resistance to the law as seen from a Southern point. Ihave the best military authority for asserting that the United States troops will not be withdrawn from Washington untii after the inauguration of Mr. Lincoln. Mr. Heoper, delegate from Utah, expecte the new con- stitution of Deseret will reach here to-murrow. It is the same instrument adopted by the Constitutional Conveu- tion of Utah in 1856, and has been before presented Con- grees. By a recent act of the Territorial Legislature of Utah, the same constitution has been readopted. It is the intention ef Mr. Hooper to move it as an amendment to Mr. Adams’ proposition for the admission of New Mexico, This will raise a new breeze. THE PEACE CONVENTION AT WASHINGTON, Wasmaton, Feb. 6, 1861. ‘The Peace Congress assembled this morning at twelve o’clock, and ex-President John Tyler was elected Presi dent. Mr. Tyler being the highest official dignitary in the United States, and the State of Virginia, which he in part represents, having initiated the movement creating the Convention, it was deemed but an act of courtesy that he should be selected to preside over the body. Upon taking the chair Mr. Tyler spoke briefly of the early struggle of the colonies, rehearsing history. He commented upon the present crisis, and finally came to an analysis of the Convention, He pointed to the Ver. mont delegation, ‘‘the members of which would not have participated in the Convention had Massachusetts de ¢ ined to send delegates,” and commented upon her early history in Revolutionary times; then Connecticut, then North Carolina, and other States of the original thirteen. But he remarked that there was a State whose peerless history in the struggle of the Revolution was eclipsed by no other, and asked, ‘‘Where is Massachusetts?” A profound sensation was observed, when Lon. Thomas Ewing, of Ohio, announced, ‘She is coming,’’ which pro- duced the most tremendous applause. The Committee on Credentials reported, that as the delegations of some four or five States had not yet arrived, that they would delay their report. The Conventi on agreed to open their daily sittings with prayer, and without transacting any other business ad- journed until to-morrew. - The doors of the Convention were guarded by police, whether to keep out Gen. Scott’s troops or the Hera.y’s correspondents is not known, as the Convention seems to be about as terrified at the sight of one as the other corps. The Jowa Senators and representatives in Congress re- ceived instructions from their State to take seats in the Peace Congress, and did so this morning. The Conference expect to have at least thirteen States in conclave within a few days, and are delaying action to await the arrival of new Commissioners. After the election of ex-President Tyler as permanent Chairman, the Conference voted to have their proceed- ings thus far made public. The Pennsy!vania Commissioners are fayorable to com Promise. David Wilmot is not here, nor is he likely to be, as it is reported he has resigned. The presence of these venerable Commissioners gives some enceuragement to those who are laboring to save a further disruption of the country. But they have arrived too late to do much good. Great indignation is manifested here because the Peace Convention hold secret sessions. It is asked, what out- rage upon the public peace do they propose to commit, that they meet in a dancing saloon and locked themselves up, after the manner of the Star Chamber inquisitions of Henry the Eighth? It Is conceded that the Convention is not composed of men who comprehend the living issuca of the day, and if they did, they evidently lack the boldness and activity which the times require to meet them. They are the fossil remains of another generation, brought to the surface again by the storm of secession, as the Henan of to-day declares, and which seems to meet with a general echo. THE VIRGINIA ELECTION. Wasmnerow, Feb. 5, 1861. The Virginia election, which the secetsionista supposed would turn in their favor, and finally compel Maryland and Delaware to follow, has overwhelmed them with disappointment, and to some extent changed the pro- gramme. ‘The Virginia election has been the topic of the day There is no doubt that the straight secessionists have been largely defeated in the State, but there is just as little doubt that @ class of men has been chosen of a far more dangerous character to the existence of the Union unless prompt concessions are made. Nino-tenths of those elected ran on the ultimatum of the Crittenden proposi- tion, to be adopted by Congress before the 4th of March. If that is rejected by Congress they are pledged 10 secession, immediate and uncon. ditional, 60 that all the Virginia election means is simply ‘wreating from the hands of the present reckless man- agers the destiny of the State, and putting it under the control of calm, firm men, who enjoy the confidence of the people. The republicans have now to act in good earnest, or, indeed, all is lost; for as goes Virginia, so will follow all the remaining slave States. It is a curi- ous fact thata large number of the elected deputies were Douglas men in the late campaign. Leading conservative men from Virginia, who arrived in the city tapight, declaro that there will not be ten men in the Convention who will not make the Crittenden plan en ultimatum. It is @ noteworthy fact that all the Douglas electors who were candidates for the Virginia State Convention, have been elected. Ex-Secretary Floyd, who was @ 80- cession candidate, was defeated. It is now said by Floyd’s friends that he was not « candidate Mr. Millson’s district defeated Henry A. Wise. Roger A, Pryor, who was a candidate in the Petersburg district, was defeated. In Harris’ district Union men were elected, with one exception, in consequence of blunders. Botts was defeated by excess of candidates. A report has been sont to the country to-day, how ex- tensively Ido not learn, that in view of the change in public sentiment produced by the clection in Virginia yesterday, there is no longer any fear of an attack upon the Capitol, or of an attempt to prevent the inauguration of Lineoln, and consequently the United States troops now here will be withdrawn from the city. This report is aaid to have be made by authority of a distinguish- ed republican While it is true that the Virgi- pia election has made a great and favorable change in the public mind, it is also true that the presence of the troops here has done as much to break up the traitorous organization known to exist in this city as any other one influence. There is a stumbling block in the way of a peaceful adjustment of the slavery question which the Northern members of th® Peace Convention fear cannot be passed. It consists in the position assumed by the border slave Btates on the question of the right of secemion and the right of coercion. They claim that a State may constl- tutionally, and by virtue of its inherent sovereignty, withdraw from the Union whenever it pleases, also thit the federal government shall not be allowed to enforce its lawe, collect ita revenues or retake its property within the limite of seceded States, and if the government shall undertake to exercise its functions within the territory of such rebellious States, then | in that event the said border States will make common cause with the disunioniste, and wage war against the | federal government, Say the republican Commissioners to the border State delegater, “Suppose we conseut to grant you a slave code for the Territories now in our pos- session south of 36 90, and all the nation may hereafter purchase clear to Cape Horn, and give you besides all | your other demande, incorporating them all into the con- stitution, will your States then consent to let the federal government enforce its laws and retake ite property in the seceded States? Will your States loyally aid the government in {ts endeavors to re-establish its authority and exercise its functions within the limits of the rebel territory? And will you givo up the doc- trine that a State may secede from the Union on its own violation?’ The border State delegates to the Peace Congress return a flat and emphatic negative to cach of these questions, The repubiican Commissioners then “What is the uso of making oo swastona and changing the constitution, as to do eo Would have no Any State could watk out of the Union say, binding fores } Whe day after, wew deyaudy may be preferred neat ! year, and if not conceded secession again foliows. But | Worse still, if after granting all you now ask the Union is irrevocably dissolved, as seven States have seceded, and the border States will not permit the ingurgents therein to be brought under federal authority, which is equivalent © a demandicg that their independence shall be ackaow- edged by the federal government.’ These are the inau- Perable obstacies in the way of an adjustment in thé minds of such Commissioners as Governor Chase, Caled and other delegates and representative men of the repab- ican party. Tt ia rumored that Senators Mason and Hunter, in view of the noble position Virginia has taken for the Union will resign cheir places, their sympathies being with th secessionists. Ricumonp, Feb. 6, 1961, ‘The complexion of the Convention, as acknowledged by the Enquirer and Whig, of this city, is that nineteen- twentieths of the delegates will require equality and safety in the Union or seek independence out of it. Perhaps not a dozen will be either unconditional Union- ists or unconditional secessionists. Governor Wise 13 elected. Norvoux, Feb, 5, 1861. Hon. Henry A. Wise is elected a delegate to the Con- vention, from Princess Anne county, by a decided ma- jority. In Mathews county, Montague, sevessionist, ia electea. THE SOUTHERN CONGRESS, Mowtoomeny, Ala, Feb. 6, 1861. During the digcussion to-day on the adoption of the rules for the Southern Congress, Hon. Alexander &. Stevens, of Georgia, said that the rules were made on the principle that we are a Congress of sovereign and in- dependent States, and must vote as States, Pending a discussion on the adoption of the resolutions Provicing for the appointment of a committee to report aform of provisional government, the Congress went into secret session. A bi)l appropriating half a million of dollars for the cause of Southern independence passed both Houses of the Legislature. ‘Phe bill legalizing bank suspensions and a Stay law was defeated in the Senate; but an effort will be made to re- consider the vote to. morrow, which it is believed will be successful, REPORTS RELATIVE TO PENSACOLA. Wasmunato, Feb. 5, 1861. ‘The intelligence from Pensacola to-day is exceedingly Pacificatory. The State authorities, it is said, are entirely satified with the President’s despatches to the commander of the Brooklyn. Senator Mallory, who is at Pensacola, has advised Major Chase and the authorities not to make an attack on Fort Pickens, and his interposition will un- doubtedly prevent collision, The sloop-of-war Brooklyn left Norfolk on the even- ing of 24th ult., and has since been spoken, eleven hundred miles out. As near as can be eal- culated, she would arrive off Pensacola February 1. No news has been received direstly from Pensacola since that date. There was a rumor at the Navy Depart- ment this afternoon that the Brooklyn had arrived and ‘was fired into from Fort McRae, but there is no positive or officia) information to confirm the report, nothing hav- ing been received at the department later than January 20. The fact that telegraphic communication is cut off is suspicious. Besides, | learn from high secession sources that leading secessionists here asserted last Friday that the President’s order, that the Brooklyn should be allowed to land her provisions but not her men, unlew attacked, would not be submitted to, and the State authorities were advised by telegraph to pitch into the first United States war vessel that approached Fort Pickens and attempted to land pro- visions or troops. It is believed in secession circles that the fight has commenced at Fort Pickens. If #0, there is no doubt that the State forces have been besten, for the following reasons, which I am at liberty to state-—The following named United States vessels of war should have been, and probably were all at Pensacola on Saturday last, viz.:—The sloop-of-war St. Louis, twenty guns, two hun- dred officers and men; the frigate Sabine, forty- four guns, four hundred and seventy-five officers and men; the corvette Macedonian, twenty-two guns, three hundred officers and men; the screw steamer Brooklyn, twenty-two guns, three hundred and twenty officers and men, and five months’ provisions; the Wyandot, a third class screw steamer, four guna eighty-six officers and men—making a total of one hun- dred and twelve guns, and one thousand three hundred and eighty-one men. Under the protection which could be afforded the fleeta by the guns of Fort Pickens, the men could easily be landed, and could storm Fort McRea, and then take Bar- rancas fortress, and finally recapture the Navy Yard at Warrington, which was surrendered by Commodore Arm- strong. These three points named aré within two miles range of the guns of Fort Pickens. The reports in Southern papers to the 27th that the State troops at Pensacola were about to abandon their positions at Pensacola, and let the forts and Navy Yard return to the porseasion of the United States authorities, are not confirmed by a letter received at the Navy De- partment from Capt. Barron, who was sent as bearer of despatches to Lieut. Slemmer, commander of Fort Pickens, and to Capt. Walker, of the Brooklyn. He writes from Pensacola, under date of January 29, and states that the State forces at that place then numbered fifteen bundred men. He bad an interview with Col. Chase, commander of the Btate forces at Fort De Barran- cas, and was promised that every facility should beafford- ed him to communicate with Fort Pickens and the United States vessels in the harbor, or that may hereafter appear, When the instructions of the President became known, and the secessionists of this city telegraphed to the State forces not to submit, but to pitch im, Colonel Chase pro- hibited Captain Barron from making further communi- cation. The Navy Department are in receipt of voluminous despatches from Flag Officer Pendergrast, of the Home equadron. In obedience to instructions sent by Colonel Pickett, bearer. of despatches, the Commodore had di- rected the Sabine and St. Louis to proceed at once to Pensacola. These vessels will not enter that port unless they can do so with safety. In the ovent of the Cap- tains of the Sabine and St. Louis not being able to enter that port, they are instructed to proceed to Hampton Roads, or act at shetr own discretion. The Commodore further says, “I beg leave to state tothe department that I apprehend difficulties in regard to despatches of the department reaching me by way of New Orleans, and any despatches reaching the department, and there- fore recommend that duplicates be sent by way of Ha- ‘yana, in care of Consul Helm. I may also find it neces- sary to move the squadron to Havana, and will there await orders, if Ido not succeed in procuring money here. I will, however, leave aemall vessel at this port for the present.” The Commodore, in accordance with instructions from the Secretary, had held an inspection of the vessels com- posing the Home squadron, and saye he takes great pleasure in staling to the department that he found the ‘vessels of the squadron in the most satisfactory state of discipline and effftiency. ‘The Secretary of the Navy has ordered a Court of In- quiry on Commodore Armstrong, who surrendered the Pensacola Navy Yard, It will sit in Washington on Fri- day next. Commodore Stover will bé Presidont. The Judge Advocate has not yet been appointed. SUSPENSION OF HOSTILITIES AT PENSA- COLA. New Orueans, Feb. 4, 1861, Peneacola advices of February 2 are received. A truce had been concluded between Liout. Slemmer and the State forces. The Missisaippians were to leave for home to day. ‘The Alabama troops remain until relieved. REPORTS FROM CHARLESTON. Cnanizetow, 8, C., Feb, 6, 1861. ‘There ia no truth whatever in the statement that Fort Sumter has been reinforced, Everything is quiet here, nothing of interest trans pirtng. HENRY WARD"BEECHER IN BOSTON. Bostox, Feb. 6, 1961 Mr, Beecher delivered a lecture here this evening Previous to the commencement of the lecture there was an attempt made at disturbance by hissing. The organ ployed “Yankee Doodle,’ which was enthusiastically applauded, B. Smith, Juége Hitchcock, Senators Grimes and Harlan, REPORTED SECESSION OF TEXAS. | New On.eans, Jam. 5, 1561. | Arumar reached this city yesterday that the Texas State Convention had passed an ordinance of secession by a vote of 164%) 6, and that the sentiment ia favor of | upiting Texas to the Southern Confederacy was largely in the ascendant. Austin (Texas) dates of the 29th ult. are received. Governor Houston bad sent in a message to tho Texas Legislature condemning the resolutions adopted by the | Legislature of the State of New York, tendering men and | Money to the federal government to coerce the Southern, | States, He expressed the hope that the people of fexas | Would act as a unit in defence of their rights The resolution to submit the ordinance of secession to the people had been Jost. ‘The House bai passed a Dill establishing patrols througout the State. The State Convention had passed a military bill pro- viding for two more regiments, one of artillery and the other of infantry, to consist in all of about 1,800 men, THE LOUISIANA STaTE CONVENTION. New Onxans, Feb. 4, 1831. ‘The Convention to-day sppointed a commitieo to adopt a fleg. A resolution was offered that the Convention shall not consider itself a legislative body, except for the particu- lar purpose tor which it was called together, ‘The expenses of the Convention were stated at $10,000 per week, apd 4 proposition was made to adjourn the Convention as soon as possible, and referred. New ORLEANS, Fob. 5, 1861. An ordinance was introduced to-day in the Louisiana Convention to guard the State from invasion by sea, by interdicting pilots from conducting war veasuls through the Mississippi passes, and authorizing the Governor to remove the beacons and landmarks. An ordinance providing for the establishment of a ro- gular military force for the State passed unanimously. A reeolution was presented exclading all the New Eng- land States from the new confederacy un.il their laws and constitutions shall conform with the constitution adopted by the government at montgomery. A better feeling prevails for re-establishing the Union the basis of a Southern confederacy. The State Custom House clearances working well. No difficulty and no apprehension is felt as to federal reinforcements to Southern harbors, The Custom House opened yeeterday for business under the government of Louisiana. THE NEW ORLEANS CUSTOM HOUSE. Louisvisx, Feb. 4, 1861. The New Orleans Custom House refuses to deliver foreign goods to Louisville importers, unless the Louia- ville Surveyor will grant canceling certificates for the goods, or the duties thereon be paid at New Orleans. ‘The Democrat (Douglas newspaper) hoisted the national flag over its office to-day. THE TEXAS STATE CONVENTION. New Onukas, Feb. 4, 1861. The Texas Convention met at Austin on the 28th ult, No important businees bad been transacted at the date of our advices, but it was believed the secession ordinance would be submitted to the people on the 20th inst., and a new Convention be called, to assemble on the 2d of March, to the Convention, had passed the Senate by a vote of 29 to 5. PENNSYLVANIA AND VIRGINIA. Hurmisnvro, Pa., Feb. 5, 1861. Governor Curtin has ordered a salute of thirty-four gune to be fired in honor of Virginia. Mr. Shaffer offered resolutions congratulatory of Virgi- nia in the House to-night. Laid over under the rule. THE MASSACHUSETIS PEACK COMMIS- SIONERS. Bowron, Feb. 5, 1861. ‘The House paased the res>ivee for the appoimtment of Commissioners to the Washington Convention this after- noon, in concurrence, and Governor Andrew has appoint- ed John B. Goodrich, of Stockbridge; Charles Allen, of Worcester; George S. Boutwell, of Groton; M. Forbes, of Milton; Francis B. Crowninshield, of Hoston; Theophilus P, Chandler, of Brovkline, and Richard P, Waters, of Beverly, a8 Commissioners. THE NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE. Raumion, N. C., Feb. 6, 1861. ‘Fhe Senate passed to-day a general Stay law. ‘The House ie employed on the Military bill. The military of the State is to be thoroughly organized. Volunteer companies are to be raised and armed. The news from Virginia elates some and depresses others. It is all tho talk to-night. UNION MEETING AT MILWAUKEE. Mrwavuxxe, Feb. 5, 1861. At a large and enthusiastic meeting held at the Academy of Music last evening, resolutjons were adopted expressing a strong attachment to the Union, disavowing any intention to interfere with the local institutions of the South, recommending the earliest modification of the Fugitive Slave law, to do away with its offensive features: without impairing its efficiency, and recommending the State Legislature to appoint delegates to Washington. THE FEELING IN BALTIMORE. Bar imonn, Feb. 5, 1861. ‘The Primary Ward meetings to-night bad no opposition in electing the entire one hundred delegates to the City Convention favorable to calling a State Convention—most- ly democrats. The Unionists refused to participate in tho election. The whole popular vote was small. Officer Davy here told mo, three days ago, that « bro- ther officer informed him that Fort Sumter had been re- inforced from the steamer Brooklyn, as ahe passed Charleston harbor on her recent cruise, MISSOURI DELEGATES TO THE WASHING- TON CONVENTION. Sr. Loum, Feb. 4, 1961. ‘The delegates representing the State rights party in this county met at Washington Hall this afternoon’ and nominated the following delegates to the State Conven- tion:—John D. Coalter, L. M. Kennett, Wm. T. Wood, P. B. Garesche, George Penn, Wm. M. Cook, James J. McBride, M. V. L. McClelland, George D. Appleton, James George, R. T. Edmonston, Nathaniel Cox, James Harrison, ‘Wm. 8. Stamps and Thomas Harney. ‘The resolutions which passed the meeting on January 12 were adopted as the platform of this party. NORTH CAROLINA AND THE CRISIS. Rataion, N. ©., Feb. 4, 1861. ‘The House to-day passed unanimously a resolution do- claring that in case reconciliation fails North Carolina goes with the other slave States, Tho Legislature will adjourn, perhaps, and await re- sulte. ANOTHER LETTER FROM SENATOR DOUGLAS. (From the Petersburg, Va., Express, Feb. 2. Wasincton, Jan 31, 1361. My Dear Str—I havo only time, in reply to your in- pir, to say that there is hope of peat peace and Ye Caton, “All depends upon the ection of Vitgiaia and the border States. If they remain in the Union and aid in a fair and just settlement, the Union may be proserved. But if they secede, under the fatal delusion of a recon- struction, Tfear that all is lost. Save Virginia and wo will save the Union. Very truly yours, 8. A. DOUGLAS. THE SECEBSION QUFSTION TO BE TESTED— A NOVEL LEGAL CASE IN ST. LOUIS. {From the St. Louis Democrat, Feb. 1.) Wo have been furnished with an extract from an an- swer about to be filed in the Circuit Court of this county, in the suit of a well known New Orleans bank against a prominent city banker to recover a large sum:— The defendants further state that the plaintiff, whother chartered by law or not, are an association of business therein, and acknowledging to, and have abjured all allegiance to nited States of that said State of Louis bas seceded from and revolted ut the United States of Ameria, and is at war with the same; that the plaintiff, and all other persons who are aitizens of said State and domiciled therein, and acknowledging allegiance thereto, are alien enemies of the United States of Americe and of the State of Missouri, aud have no right to main tain any suit in the courts of the State of Miasourt. Wherefore defendants ask that this suit may be dis- mised, &e. MCCLELLAN, MOODY & HILLYER, Defendants’ attorneys. This defence, if persiated in to the last resort, woul ht of a Stato to secede to the States for settlement. Its prosecution opens the door to a variety of legal questions, and wil be watobed with interest, ‘The House resolution, giving the government sanction — PRICE. TWO CENT IMPORTANT PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS, THIRTY-SIXTH CONGRESS. BECOND SESSION. Senate. Wastuxatoy, Feb. 6, 1861. Mr. Fircn, (opp.) of Ind., from the Committee on Printing, reyorted » resolution for printing 26,000 of the mechanical reporte of the Patent Office. adopted. MEMORIALS ON THE CRIS, Mr. Wanr, (rep.) of Ohio, presented a petition earnest- ly requesting Congress to stand firm by the constitution and the enforcement of the laws. Mr. Ten Eycx, (rep.) of N. J., presented several peti tions of the same character, Mr. Drxow, (rep.) of Conn., presented a potition from over 1,000 citizeus of Connecticut, without distinction of party, in favor of tbe passage ef the border State resolu tions. Mr. Bicixr, (opp.) of Pa., presented petitions in favor of the Pipe of the Crittenden resolutions. Mr. CAMERON, (rep ) of Pa., presented petitions in fa vor of standing by the conetitution WHY ARE THE TROOPS CONCENTRATED AT WASHINGTON Mr. WiGrate, (opp.) of Texas, offered a resolution in- quiring of the President why troupe were conceatrated in this Inetrict, their number, and if destined for special service, and if 80, for what service. Laid over. THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT Mr. TRUMBULL, (rep ) Of IlI., reported a resolution pro viding for the mode of counting the votes for President and Vice President. an resolution proposed the usual mode, and was adopt- ‘THE $25,000,000 LoaN BILL, Tho Loan bill was taken up. Mr. Praxck, (opp.) of Md., advocated the passage of the bill as necessary for the support of the government He disclaimed the id-a that the money would bs used for war purposes. The gi verynment of Univa could not be preserved or restored by force, and the amount of this loan was necessary for the ordinary workiug of the government in t me of peace. After a discussion the bill passed. The President's Message wns taken up. SYEKCH OF MR. JOHNSON, OF TRANESSKE, ON THE CHASIS, Mr. Jonyson, (opp.) of Teon., said that in a former speech he thought he had placed himself on the coustitu- tion with the fathers and against the doctrine of nulliti- cation and seceasion, which he considered to be a na- tional heresy. As far back as 1833 he had planted himse.f on the same principles, and be- lieved the doctrine of secession to be an enemy which, if sustained, wouid lead to the destruction of the govern ment, ond he oppesed thie doctrine to-day for the sume reuto.s. He believed that it would be the destruction aleo of fang goveruinent which might be formed supse- quently. He looked upon this docts ine a8 a prolific North- ern pelitical 6:1, a8 @ production of anarchy, which was the ext step to despotiem. But once, when he made a epeeoh on the 19th of Jonuary, he bad been ateacked and denounced; but he was inspired with @ contideuce that bad struck trearou a blow, and men who were engaged iv bemg waitors felt the blow. His obpet vow was wo meet attacks. On yesverday we bad quite a sceno, a piece well played, gotten up to order, aud the pieces Well memorized; whether anxious mourners were epared for the occasion he could not say. ‘be Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Benjamin) had argued that his state had violated no obligation, a8 sue was not ought for a price, but had her sovereignty simply banoed over ip trust. He (Mr. Johnson) then read from the fret article of the treaty of cession of Louisiana, ciaiming, that it was explicit, that by the conveyance of absolute jurisdiction and control to the United States of the property aud sovereignty, both were conveyed to the poe of the United States. ‘It was a8 represented y the Senator of Louisiana, any good will of the French, Dut the United States bought this proper'y and sovereignty for 89 many mullien dollars, then Sevator trom Louierava portrayed the enormity of the wrougs done to Louisiana, till he (Mr. Jobnson) almost thought Mare Anthony came back and expec’ to hear the Senator ex- claim:— If you bave tears to shed, prepare to shed them now.’ What are these dreadful wrongs? The United States bought her, paid for her sixty mil- lion francs, and then admitted her to the Union. ‘Was apy oppression and wrong there? Was there any wrong when, at the battle of New Orleans, Kentucky, who, thanks to God, stands firm to-oay, and Tennessee, who} he hoped, will stand with Kentucky, he'p and saved that city from Packenhaum? How much P peegernna pb enone Je this another wi the wrongs which and mint of . He paid this reminded him of the fable of tho frogs and their King 1 who diesatified with the wi re. ceived abd took Hing stork, who to devour them; that South Carolina got King Stork now, and Louisians will have him when they make heavy for war. Is it not an outrage on ment ? Tro Was & ¢ portion who think that there have been that something ought to be done; but there ‘was another who are afraid that something may be done, being for reconcilistion. He referred to a speech of the Senator from Louisiana, when he said, ‘‘3ince the election of Lincoln there are those who prate disunion like silly savagee—who shoot at the sul ‘but the sun still rupe on,’” it changed the Senator’s mind so soon’ Be claimed that the Senator from Virginia (ur. ene) ‘was forced to the conclusion, after careful i, secession was not a ri_ht givea by the constitation, and ling to regulate it 80 that no Btate Convention, and saying that no State had a right to withdraw from Union, and that re- the law was » ealling war and tn | aid United ‘tes? Treason ought to be punished North or South, and if there aro traitors they should be entitied to Hina eunly ‘had @ prcjuaicegauast a government by the & prejua 8 je, and that secession was no new thing in that y ment in 1833 by South strained and their pride humbled, and men who speak in this Convention now say that they have had an intention forty years. The question now fa, are the other States going to allow themselves to be prec! into ruin by South Carolina. All South Caroli- my hy 5 cue ‘e i eae 4 What give All South ‘arching wants of Kentucky and Tennessee, and the other States of the northern fon of the South, isto furnish men and money. hen we find her prosecuting a contest for Mexico or elsewhere, Tennesseans and Kentuckians will be very desirable to help in the battles, What protection can South Carolina give Tennessee and Kentucky, if her yee needs protection? We have = and wil we to pay for it, and not Sout which has been an apple from my earliest recollection to this time, of everything and satisfled with nothing. ‘I thi times it would almost bea God send if Massachusetts and South Carolina could be joined ther, like the Siamese twins, and separated from government, ‘and taken off into some remote, somo excluded part of the ocean, and fastened there, to be washed by the waves and cooled by the winds, and after they there a sufficient len, of time the remainder of the of the United might entertain a ion for taking them back. (Lavghter.) For they seem to since ths confederacy was formed, and some operation or experiment of this kind, I think, would have a beneficial eiket on them. But we must try to do the best we can with them. So much for South Carolina and Louisiana. I don’t think they are setting examples worthy of imita- tion. But the little speech | made on the 19th of the month seemed to produce some stir, and among other distinguished Senators, the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Lane) felt it his duty to make @ reply. I did not think this was called for, 1 had not said anything offensive to him, or [ did not intend to, at least. [ felt he had just come out of a campaign in which I had labored hard ‘avd expended my money in vindicating him from the charge of secession. Yes, through dust and heat, through mud and rain, I traversed my State, meeting the charaes that secession was at the bottom of his platform and inciples, and that it was & fixed and decided plan (0 Browk up government, It was charged that it no ed at Charleston and was consummated at Baltimore, an that my worthy friend was the embodiment of disunion and secession. I met the charge; I denied it and repu- diated it, and trict to convince the poople that it was un: true, 1 did not see what there was in my speech to ex. tort an anawer from him. did not come into conflict with anything he said or did, and while ho was striking Tis blows without cause, I felt it was at least not ex- | may not have dofended him to his en jon, It so turned out that wo were ut Twas willing to stand oF fall as we thoeld, Tho fenator said he was not to march under my bloody banner, and I would not Gnd the North. orn cemocracy ready to strike down the poopie of a gal. jant State contending for their rights, 1 don’t know asf weed languege that called for areply like that. Did any- body hear me talking of marching down into South Caro- tina’ No. Why then are attacks mado on positions which did not aesume? Why is this re used toward me, unless intended to make a fi impression” But, sir, T eaw the consternation in the faces of some, and T knew t bad struck a blow at trexson, nd is whe important that somebody from another quar. ter rhould meke the attack on my speech. If tho at tack had been made on What] sald, of on Any position 1 assumed, I should not have compained. Indeed, do not complain pow. I have lived down some things, young ux lam. Ihave survived many misrepresenta- tons, for I feel in my conscience and my heart that I am Comg my duty, and | am aiways ready tw do it, “Bloody banner!” [ suggerted no such thing. No; war ig not® batural element of mine, and I said in that speech thab my thoughts were turued on peace, not war. For in the Jauguage of that denomination pretty numerous jp the country, I might say, 1 hate war and love peace. 1 be Jong to the peace party, and | thought when muking that speech I was holding out the olive branch, by trymug to Dring quict ana recunciliation to a diwracted country. 1 wouid rather wear the dingy garments covered with the dust of the feld in the pursuits of peace, tham w have w gaudy epaulette on my shoulder, or rwod by my side in it glittering seabbard, the insguia of serife, of blood, of war and carnage, I wowd rather se the people of the United States greet in a*war with every other part of the habita ie globe, than to epgage m war with each other. I blood must come, let it come. But let it not ba shed by the people of these States, oue ‘Agulbst apotber, from Tui ther, alluding to the Senator from Reunaeesee, “ction of mibe on certain resolutions introduced Senator front Mississippi (Mr, Brow! I say here, that had that Senator (Mr. Lane) avows @ Guctring prior to the Presidential election as bis reply W me, expressing dikunion and secession ments, {give i a8 my opinion, he wonid not have ceived 10 000 votes in the State of Tennessee. Mr. then read from the record of votes, showing that the Senator from south Carolma, ag well as the Senator from ‘rego, aud others, voted against the resolution d that slavery Leeded protection. I want wo kuow wi hus brougut such a change over the Senator’s mind sinco the last sr rsi0n of Congress, when the Senator suid, un- der the sancton of big oath, in voting against Mr. Bro’ resolution, that it was not necessary to pass laws now \ protect kiavery? Now he is ready to say they have et. KO Out of tho Union besause _Oon- 4 nO| passed jaws to protect slavery, which he wore Were bot necessary. other’ resolutions were iwtrocuced, and Mr. Brown offered un amendment, #Ld ade an argument to show the necessity of passing laws to protect slavery then, But the senate voted, 42 3, Wat there Was bo danger, and slavery did not need pro- tection, Mr. J, read the list of votes, “Mr, in, aye,” and Mr, Lane—ah, yes, Mr. Lane, of Oregon, swore ob the 25h of last May that slave property did not need protection 1p the Territories. And now I want him to get up here aud tulthe Senateand the Amerijean fhe is Jor the right v1 a State to break up the Union because sha cupnut get tbat protection for slave property which he thev ewore itdid not need, (Laughter. ) Then tbe Senator from Oregon, in bis reply to me, spoke ofahe reservationg: and conuitiens made by the’ Old Dowtsion and by New York in surrendering their velegated powers. Ha spoke with great familiarity of the subject and the right oF the states: he read a few lives, aud then wanted ty know uf ne had not arrived when these States h ot delegated powers, After declaring, caution Of an oath, tuwt no further Protection was needed, he wants W'kuow now if the time bus cot arrived when these ptates will be justified uu Dreukiwg up tue confederacy, fer haps it might be well to chamite a Duk before speaking of 1. 1 donot say this is the care with the Senator, but L shall proceed on Ube idea that he thought he understoud it all This is @ commcD misappreheusion. Sometimes it arises from a Wat Of exwMIDALION, ahd Sometimes it arises from 4 want ity W understand, On exammation we fa that the tee of the Vi ainia Convention reported resolutions: previous to the ratification of the coustitution, providing that certain umenoments ought to be referred to the other Staree. This was voted down. Theu the committee re- ported the ordinance adopting the c ustitution of the Uniteo States, and im that ordipa:ce they go ou and make a preamble and deciaration of their uncerstanaing, but no Conditions Or reservations, Mr. J. then sews the ordi- nance, ‘Ibis was adopted June 26, avd south Caroling wus already in the Union, So even if Vuginis bud made reservations South Carolina could not prot by them, for the bad already adopted the cons:itution. Mr. Madison seceived a letter from Mr. Hamilum, who stated that he had great doubt as to the ratification im New York without conditions. One condi- Vion was that they might bave permission to reeede—re- as ceve Was the word then—in five or Seven years, it certain amendments were not ratified. Mr Mavisov writes in reply, that if the constitution is adopid it must be woopted in toto, without reservation or condition. Now, Jam inched to think Mr. Madison understood this ordi- nance, and here is his letter, written in July, ta whicu he suid to Mr. Hamilton that the idea of a reserved rignt was as Dav as cone itional rejection. 1 think James Madison ‘understood this ordinance, and I had as svon revy on his opinion ag on that of the distinguished Senator from Ore- gon, as Tam inclined to think he understood the whole évbject as well as the Senator from Oregon, with ail bis fomiliarity with the subject, But the government. Wes formed, the constitution ratified, and the provi- sion eee what? For the admission * new States. express grant to admit 00 given, that the t can exercise all vie Tlowdente necessary to carry the admission into effe@. Thea wo cme to the State of Alabama, as the Sevator seems to be £0 familiar with things of that sort, an act to enable the people of Alabama to form a con titution and a State govermment, and for the admission of such stata into the Union on’ an equal foots States, was approved March 2, 1816, and the cepted it with this ¢:—"This ordinance @ clared unrevocab! States.” There is the compact. Yet it is claimed tha. alabuma bas a right to go out of ber own will, becaus » she qannot get her equal righ s. When we are a candi- date for the Presidency then I suppose we are all equal brethren in this confederacy. Bat after we have at- tempted and signally failed of an election, then I eup- pose the enemies’ line commences just where our defeat ee. Seer Mr. J. then referred to Louisi- ana, pu for the purpose of preserving the free navigation of the Mississippi river, yet in her ordinance of secession she claims a negative right to control that navigation, and, without concluding, gave way to a motion to adjourn. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT. The Presipent presented a message from the President of the United States, stating that he had received from the Governor of Kentucky resolutions ‘application, to Congress to call a Convention to pr amen) menta to the constitution. He said it him x. plea- gure to this duty , and felt contident that Oungress would act with the careful consideration to which the re- solutions are entitled, on account of the patriotic source from which they proceed, as well aa the great importanca of the subject. Laid on the table. Adjourned. House of Representatives. ‘Wasmnaton, Feb. 6, 1861. WITHDRAWAL OP THE LOUISIANA DELBGATION. Mr. Tayon, (opp.) of La., sent to the Clerk’s table the Louisiana ordinance of secession, which was read. Ho sald the act which it was his purpose to perform, of with- drawing from this assemblage, in obedience to the will of the people of his State, was one of no ordinary oc- currence. The spectacie was now exhibited of seeing tha repreeentatives of the States, délegation after delegation , withdrawing from Congress, from the legislative assem- bly of the country destined under Providence to be the greatest the world has ever seen. Weare now witnessing the dissolution of a mighty form of government and the secession of State after State from the Union. Differences: of opinion have caused these results, owing to a changa in the relative condition of the two sections. A number of the sovereign States have arrived at the conclusion that they can no longer remain members of this Union, unlees changes be made in the constitutional Jaw, and the constitution restored to its original spirit. In his judgment he owed it to himself, to the people of Louisiana and to the House and people of the United that it was his solemn conviction that if every one of the meaeures reported by the Committee of Thirty-three were adopted unanimously by buth houses ot 8, it would produce the effect in resisting the current sweeping State after State from the confederacy. If the Union was to be restored to ita former condition it must be by constitutional amendments. If tlemen cannot grant this then a dissolution of the Union is inevitable. If we cannot dwell together in unity let us, like the patriarchs Lot and Abraham, peaceably separate. While he found no warrant in the constitution for seces- sion, he maint the right of revolution, which had solemn acts through all tho depart- cn. Messrs. McKean, (rep.) of FS Banger My 24 of Ohio, severally interrw ¢ gentieman, Solas than ke won, not ecaanng himeelf to ® mere per- sonal ¢: Mr. Bovuicxy, (opp.). of La., said his colleague was making his last speech bere, and certainly it was not po- ag Ly ray on who remain here will have an opportun: ‘to his remarks, if they (desire to do 80. ae provees fed toshow that coercive messurog should not be employed, and that the manufacturer must Gepend on the South for supplies of cotton. | All tha orld beside cannot ‘county in Arkansas. It was not only proper for SenSlecene of trade, but for the comfort and ines of the mass of the people and , that, if sepae ration is to take piace, it should be he. mor. row probably another State will go out of the Union. If the army shall be used in the ef any portion of the South, even the territory» and if the navy shall be used to blockade any Sou! port, would tell the gentleman it would be an act of war, from this would leap the firm nationality of the ple. wr. Srcxtes, (opp.) of N. Y.—As the gentleman is posed to discuss the question or war and peace, discusees every question with signal ability, I tnquire of him if a blockade be an act of war, is judgment, war bas not already been initiated the measures Of & yet more aggressive character, namely, the seizure of the United States forts, of public versel-of-war of the United States, and the tion of the mint and the public moneys of the United: That if this be #0, then are these measures of the govern- ment, of which he has spoken, essentially defensive in their character and rendered Hapersiive upon the people whd the government of the United States in protection of their dignity, their rights and their honor, Mr. Tavior replied —WhemOon, came together and it was upmistakeable ® portion of the Southern people wore under the influence of what they conceived to be aggression on their fights, and under the influence of apprehension as to the future, and after hearing on the floors of the House and Senate coercion threatened against their right of revolation, and the duty of hokiing them fa abs Divction, and of reducing them ta CONTINLED ON EIGHTH PAG ie a Re