The Van Buren press., 1861-02-08
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BY the st. Louis aud Western Telegraph
M Stebbin's Line.
WAsHrNGroN, Feb. 9.

The commissioners from New York,
Ohio. Pennsylvania. Kentucky. Virginia
and Indiana, have arrived mere, and are, to- |
night, interchanging views.
One additional body of Federal troops
have arrived. and this morning train
brought artillery, arms and munitions of
war.
1 An official copy Of the ordinance of Sc
cessiou of Louisiana has been received, and
the delegation from that State in Congress,
with the exception Of Mr.. Dougligny. will
probably Withdrew from further delibc;a-
tions in Congress. Tomorrow. He is the
only one from the seeding States who has
taken part in the proceedings since the sew
eral ordinances of secession have passed.
The names of all the members of the House
from the seceeding States continue to be
called when voting.
Gov. Fairbanks has appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen as commissioners from
Vermont. to meet similar commissioners of
other States, February 4th, Elk Governor
Hillard. Lieut.. Levi Underwood, Gen H.
Henry Baxter, Hon. l.. A. Crittendcn,
Hon. B. d. Harris. Gov Goodwin. Of
New Hampshire. has appointed Amos Tuck
A. Fowler, and Levi Chamberlain, com
missioners to represent New Hampshire at
the Washington city convention.
ALBANY, N. Y. I'd.
The Republicans in caucus, this evening.
On the 18th ballot nominated Ira Harris, OF
Albany, to succeed VIM Ii. Seward, in the
U. S. Senate. His principal opponents
were Horace Greely and William NJ.
Evarts.
RALEIGH, y. c., Feb. 2,l
The State Convention is the leading top
ic of conversation here. Several members
Of the Legislature have gone home to pre-
pare for the coming election Of delegates
Volunteer companies are forming through
out the State to be ready for emergencies.
BosToN. Mass, Jan. 26.
\ grand and enthusiastic meeting was
held last night in the city hall at Charles
ton, over which Hon. b. r. Thompson pre-
sided. The Speakers included Messrs Ev-
erett, Saltonstall, Joshua Dana and Rich
ard rockingham. The following resolu-
tions were adopted
Resolped, That this meeting concurs
most heartily in the sentiment of the dis
tinguishcd Republican leader and premier
of the incoming administration, VIM IL.
Seward, viz, that the question of slavery is
not now to be taken into account /; that We
are to save the Union, and then we have
all that is worth saving.
| Resolved, That we earnestly hope tina
Al r>ePaei.ione ef Inhn i Grittenden. O
Ky, will be adopted as basis of settle
ment of the impending perils of the U. S.
| it being the only practicable plan that al
sections can fairly and honorably adopt anc
which is all that human wisdom has bcel
able to offer distracted county
! Resoired, That the proceedings be for
warded to the Hon. j. j. Crttenden will
the request that he will present them to tn,
Senate Of the United States as the voice o
the Union men of Bunker Hill.
n call has been issued for a mass Uniol
meeting of the people OF Massachusetts,, il
Faneuil Hall. on Tuesday night Th
Washington correspondent Of the Boston
Post writes, Feb. 2d: Senator Sumner ha,
an interview with the President, to-day, il
relation to the offer of military aid by tn
Legislature of Massachusetts for the dcfenc
of Federal property. and the enforcement
of the laws. Mr.. Sumner asked what NOR
can Massachusetts do for the Union Th
President replied, adopt the resolutions of
fered by Mr.. Crittenden. Mr.. Sumner re
piled that the public sentiment of Massa
chuSetts makes that impossible, and
agree with that sentiment.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2.
Senate-Mr. Chandler presented pcti
tion of citizens of Michigan asking the Sen
ate first to ascertain whether we have gov
ernment de tacto. 3D. That if so, meas
sures be taken for the apprehension of al
persons presenting themselves at the sea
of government under the pretense of bein;
commissioners from independent govern
ments, ON the charge of treason. 3l Tha
measures be taken to protect the archives O
government. 4th. That forts still in tn
possession of the governmen, at the SoutI
be promptly supplied with men. 9th. Tha
a sufficient number of vessels be placed il
southern ports to protect commerce and col
lect the revenue. Mr.. Trumbull called VI
the resolutions offered yesterday. Tor the ap
pointment of a joint committee to provid
a mode for counting the votes for Presiden
and Vice President, and notifying the per
sons elected, which was passed. The Pos
Route bill from the House, with the over
land amendment was taken up. Mr.. Hal
was in favor f the United States msil, bu
thought if -- route was adopted. But
teriield's route ought to be suspended. Th
bill was ordered printed and postponed
| Sr. LOUIS, Fob 4th
The following dispatches were receive
from New York, this morning. We hav
late important news from the home squad
: ron ON the 10Th day of January. The com
mander in chief of the fleet received ord
ers through Col. Pickens, at Washington
to send Immediately to Florida, the U.
steam frigate Powhattan, the Sabine an,
Saline and tho Corvette l.. Davis A shan
boat battle was soon after iinprovised OF
Sacra, when the usual routine of battle wa
gone through with. A critical examination
of the position of the squadron demonstra
ing the fact that any ship short OF provis
ions. aud that i would be MADNESS :, sen
Their. on hostile mission in s;.cn a stat,
The impression prevailed! extensively tn.
the vessels would 60 to Havana for provi,
ions and obey me instructions Of Mr.. To,
cey. Serious disaftection existed anon
soma II the officers when her destinatio
!, necame known to them. The Sd and l.
Lieutenants and Purser Immediately teade
;lel their q ignatiens,; but the clptai
: while conditionally accepting them, refuse
: to allow their return to the steamer III