The Van Buren press., 1861-02-22

ton of war. The report of the Commit
tie of 33 was taken up. Vallindingham
favored conciliation and compromise, and
advocated the adoption of his proposition
dividing the Union into four sections. The
Senate amendment to the Navy bill, was
taken up. Mr.. Garnett offered q proviso
that tire new sloops of war shall not be us
ed to execute the federal laws in any seced-
ing State. A long debate ensued in which
Mr.. Staunton took it for granted that the
next administration would not recognize
the constitutional right of secession and it
will be treated as revolution. Mr. Garnett
spoke several times. stating that Mr. Lin
coin both in his speeches and private con-
versations hsi fo.shadowed a coercive poll
cy and intends to make war on the Sonth.
Mr.. Anderson Of KY. asked Garnett if he
was for the Union-Mr G. replied am for
the immediate secession Of Va.-hisses and
applause. Several motions were made to
clear the galleries. Mr.. Anderson did not
believe in the right to secede and was for
union. the constitution and the enforcement
of the laws, as long as they were in the
Union. Mr.. Morse advocated the Senate
amendment. Mr.. Garnett's amendment
was rejected and the Senate amendmont WAS
ming session Mr.. Ruffin Of N. c., made
strong secession speech.
RICHNoND, Feb. 10.
In the convention. to day; the speech of
MIR. Preston created great interest. He said
the Union could never be reconstructed, and
expressed full confidence that Virginia
would join the Southern Confeteracy. A
resolution was introduced that Virginia has
the legal Iigh. to secede that the election
OF Lincoln VAS not a just ground, but since
a portion of the South had seceeded, leav-
ing the border States in the minority in
Congress. Virginia should demand addi-
uonal guarantees and proper amendments
to the Constitution. She should present
an ultimatum to the Northern States and
fix time beyond which they will not wait.
and If 1t fails, then Virginia should take
steps to secure her just rights out of the
Union. Referred to committee on federal
relations.
WAsHING1oN. Feb. 10.
The mail contractors in the seceeding
States are continually asking whether they
will be paid as heretofore, to which the Post
Office Department responds affirmatively.
stating that drafts will be issued to them
80 ~'.N = O"e HAoStCis, W Ut palu from the
postal revenue collected within the State.
The Postmaster General has removed the
route agent between Grafton and Parkers.
burg. Virginia. on the ground that he left
his business. without permission, to engage
IN the secession movements in that State.
Several postmasters in Kentucky and Ten
nessee, have been removed for a similar
cause.
MIR. Brown. late editor of the Constitu-
ton has been deputized by the scceedinp
States to inform the Federal Cover ment
OF the election of Jefferson, Davis he will
not be recognised.
Mr.. Lincoln will occupy, temporar;lv
the dwelling on Franklin Square, lately oc.
cuped by the South Carolina commission.
els.
"A number of Democratic Senators in
caucus, to-day, resolved to make no factious
opposition to the tariff bill.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Feb. II.
The legislature adjourned last night-tbe
election of Senators to the Congress of
Contederated States. was not brought up.
"A bill authorizing the issue of treasury
notes amounting to $500, 900 was passed.
"A stay law was also passed.