New-York daily tribune., 1861-02-16


ance in the Compromscrs' Convention, and
concession from the genuine Republicans STANDS
"a poor o chance there as in Congress Inc
blasts against compromise from the Northwest
are strong, and operate against surrender. Gov
Bingham Of Michigan was net less emphanc than
Senator Wilkinson and he is man who never
finched.
II !, reported tonight that the Virginia Rep
rsssntatves are very unhappy over the prospect
of affairs.
THE PRESIDENT ELECT.
1t is said that Mr.. Seward will entertain Mr.
IiucOln ON his arrival here. J. 5. ?.
WASHINGTON, Friday, Feb. 10, 1861.
THE PRESIDENT ELECT.
No arrangements of any kind have been made
for the entertainment of Mr. Lincoln here, but
i is supposed hotel quarters will be selected, as
hss been customary with all former Presidents
for the last twenty-five years. If private resi-
dence should be chosen, as has been intimated,
much embarrassment TO that free intercourse,
which is desirable on all accounts would occur.
THE CONSPIRACY.
Since the Presidential votes have been counted,
and the election formally declared by Mr.. Breck-
inridge, the feeling of apprehension about the
safety Of the Capitol is much relieved. There
are still desperate conspiratOrs here, who would
seize on any opportunity to carry out their de-
signs, but who are overawed by the arrange
ments to suppress any movement they might or
ganize Should Virginia secede these schemes
would be revived.
MIR. FLOYDS ACCEPTANCES.
Mr. Buchanan was informed from other sources
beside Mr.. BENJAMIN of Mr. FlOyd's practice of
issuing acceptances, and notified Of the conse-
quences to which If must ultimately lead. His
pretended ignorance is, therefore, sham, and be
canno. shelter himself behind that miserable e1-
cuse. The laws of the United States forbid any
Federal officer from dealing in State or other
bonds, aud yet he was q purchaser, and still
holds $4,000 worth of the abstracted securities
GOVERNMENT EXPENSES IN CALIFORNIA.
Gen Dix has awarded the contract for furnish.
ing money in California to meet Government eI-
penditures there to William Fl. Aspinwal at II
cent premium.
THE SEIZURE OF REVENUE CUTTERS.
The Agent of the Treasury, whom Gen. Dix
sent TO Mobile and New-Orleans, has returned
and made an official report. He states all the
facts connected with the seizure Of the revenue
cutters by the local authorities, and the conduct
Of the officers on board According to his Obser-
vation, the Union feeling was still strong in all
the seeding States but South Carolina, and they
expected TO return under some arrangement not
distant in the future.
THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT.
Commissioners will be sent here from the Pro-
yisiOna Government extemporized az MCntgOm-
ery. az soon as it is formally organized TO treat
for the forts and arsenals and other public prop.
ery within the jurisdiction Of the seeding States.
II is not expected they will be surrendered, OF
negotiated for but this policy will afford time for
deberstiOn, and, perhaps, ultimately lead to
good results. While Gen. Davis has been ac-
counted an extremist, he was decidedly opposed
10 precipitate secession, and preferred seeking
remedies in the Union than risking them outside
Alexander II. Stephens has written letter here,
stating that reunion is impracticable after the
stand taken by the Cotton States, and however
much he may lament it, all proposed remedies
are too late. Such declarations are natural in
his present position.
1t IS given out, unoficiaIy, and on sufficient au
tbOrity, tndt lne DIlIlsn anu iSuCh OVftihiiVH'S
intend recognizing the Southern COnfederacy upon
the principle laid down in Judge Blacks opinion
40 our claims against Peru. One Of the causes
assigned for this course is the probable passage
Of the Morrill, tariff as modified by the Senate
committee. The impression is entertained in some
quarters that this reason is only threat, intend
% operate Oh Congress and prevent the Legis-
lation necessary for American interests. The
present tariff protects foreign manufacturers to the
disadvantage of our own, and they would suffer
materially by the proposed change. Hence the
persistent efforts Of foreign Ministers against any
radical alterations.
aud declare they will not return, and there is an
alleged disposition abroad to accept their rebel
lion formally, our policy is to make an American
tariff disregarding all other considerations.
TEXAS.
As Texas has passed an Ordinance Of Seces-
zion, it is thought desirable that Government
sboud be relieved from the cost Of protecting its
frontiers against Indian incursiOns, which now
involve an outlay of nearly $20O0,0 900 annually.
Mr.. Wigfall recently expressed Indifference con-
eerning their retention, and as the troops are
needed for the protection Of public property
bearer home, they may be recalled.
THE PEACE CONVENTION.
Tke Special Committee of the Peace" Con-
yentiOu sat until q late hour last night, and
in2lly, by vote of IL to IL, agreed to report Mr..