, 1861-02-08


cisco papers to the 26th ult., from which
we clip the following summary of news
ST. LOUIS, January Sth.
In the House, on the 9th Mr.. Cobb,
of Alabama, rose to personal explanation.
lie explained that he was for an adjust
ment in tie Union, and exhausting every
effort before dissolution. He appealed to
Northern men to try and preserve the
Union.
A resolution was introduced, approving
the act of Major Anderson, aud promising
to support the President in the enforce
ment Of the laws.
1t was passed under a suspension Of the
rules-l24 to Sc.
In the Senate, Critteuden spoke in favor
of his resolutions.
Mr. Toombs made secession speech.
Both Houses then adjourned to Wednes-
day.
The New York Times correspondent, of
the 7th January, says that Commodore
Shubrick has returned from Charleston,
and reports great CONSERVATION there; com
plete disorganzation, and section, arrayed
against section, which will mako head if
not suppressed by Georgia and other SYM
pathizing States.
The correspondence between the Prcsi-
dent and the South Carolina Commission
ers has been published there.
The apprehension and alarm in Wash
ington has greatly diminished.
The Flying Artillery from Lavenworth
Castle Barracks had arrived at Fort Nc
Henry.
Yesterday the Committee of Thirty
Three adopted Winter Davis amendment,
guaranteeing trial by jury in the States
from which fugitive escaped; having pre-
viously voted down the amendment of
Washburn, of Wisconsin, guaranteeing
trial in the State in which he may have
been arrested. This is the only progress
that has been made towards adjustment in
any quarter
The Committee Of the Representatives
of the Border States, on Friday night,
agreed upon q general compromise, whidh
was reported to the caucus of Republican
members, but subsequently rejected by them
unanimously.
The Governor Of Mississippi has ordered
the artillery to prepare ball cartridges.
Fort Morgan was taken possession of
by the Mobile troops, on the morning Of
the 4th, and garrisOaed with two hundred
men.
The South Carolina Convention adour-
ned on the 4th, subject to the call of the
President.
Fort Sumpter was not besieged on the I'd.
The Postmaster of Charleston writes
that Postmaster General Holt holds him
responsible to the Federal Government for
the aecruing revenues. For the present,
postal affairs remain unchanged.
The wOrkmen spent Sunday in making
carriages
The Senate yesterday referred the ap-
pointment of Collector Mcintyre to the
Committee on Commerce, the Republicans
desiring immediate action.
All over the North enthusiastic meetings
have been held sustaining Maj. Anderson; I;
guns have been frediin the principle cities.
Gov Washburn, Of Maine, in q very
conservative message, thinks that Maine
is not really transgressor, but favors o
repeal Of all unconstitutional or offensive
laws.
Gov. Andrews, Of Massachusetts,, recon-
mends an increase Of the military, believes
the personal liberty bills are strictly con-
and submits the subject to the
wisdom Of the Legislature.
Gov Lccther, of Va, in his message,
recommends Convention of all the South
ern States, condems the hasty action of
South Carolina, proposes State Conven-
tion and the appointment of discreet Com
missioners to visit the Northern States, and
insist on the unconditional repeal of obnox-
ious laws, and further guarantees for the
protection Of slavery in the District of Co
lumbia, aud equality of rights in the States
and Territories. An attempt of the Fed
eral troops to pass across Virginia for
the purpose of coercing the Southern
States, be holds would be an act of inva-
sion and must be repelled. He has hopes
of adjustment by sloughing of New Eng
land aud Western New York, and letting
them form an alliance with Canada.
The Governor Of Ohio urges an effective
organization Of the military, denies the
right Of secession, and advocates repeal Of
personal liberty law.
The bill to arm the State of Missouri
has been introduced in the Senate, and
also q Convention bill.
In the Senate, on the 5th inst, the Pa
cifc Railroad bill was considered. Seward
had some objections to it; he preferred a
more northerly route, which would biud
together North, South, East, and West.
Rice, of Mimi, offered an amendment
providing for more northern route, which
was not acted upon.
Polk offered an amendment making the
North Kansas river the initial point.
Wilson, of Massachusetts, supported the
amendment, which was adopted-25 to 90.
The Senate then adjourned.
A dispatch to the Cincinatti Gazetts
says that Folks amendment has killed the
bill, aud that it will not pass this session,
owing to the disposition of the Senate to
load it down with amendments of n snction-