Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-02-08

OF the Federal army has been ordered here,
one company of which arrived to-day, and
are quartered in the Treasury Department. 1t
would thus appear that, notwithstanding the
refusal Of Gov. Hicks to call Convention in
Maryland, the result Of the Virginia Conven-
tional election, and the efforts of the peace
Congress, Gov. Letcher has no faith that Mary
land and Virginia will remain in the Union.
About Il regiment Of regular troops are now
stationed in Washington city The troops are
drilled at regular intervals, and morning and
evening tho city presents the appearance Of
military encaupmeut
Thirty. sixth ConEress-Second Sesnion.
WASHINGTON, Feb. I, 1851
: SENATE--TLe usual number of compromise
memorials was presented and tabled.
Mr.. Thompson, OF New Jersey, made a short
speech in response to Mr. Ten Eyck. Mr. Ten
Eyck replied.
Mr. Collamer presented a petition FROM YER
mont, asking the adoption Of the Border States,
resolutions, which he opposed in a short speech.
The Presidents message was then taken up.
Mr.. Wiglall replied to Mr.. Thompson, Of Ten
ncssee, in be6tting manner saying that Mr..
johnson perss,ently miSrcpreScnted South Csr-
DINA, and he was extremely tart towards Mr..
johnson as an uily OF tho Black Republicans
He argued Ut great length in defence Of the
constitutional right of secession, aud defended
Mr.. Davis, Of Mississippi, from assaults in his
absence lie compared Mr.. Johnson with the
jackal, preying on tile dead lion. In conse.
quence Of applause, the galleries were cleared.
Mr.. Wlglall said it was no object to the South
whether peace was maintained or war declared,
cotton was sure defence in war or trade
Throughout his speech his comparisons were
unique and lelicituous. The Senate adjourned.
HouSE.--The bill to reorganize the Patent
office and amend the Patent laws, was passed
with amendments. The report Of the com
mittce Of thirty-thrce was then taken up. Mr..
Corwin postponed calling the previous Ques-
ton Oh it for one week Mr.. Henry Winter
Davis, Of Maryland, made a speech, in which
he referred to the imbecilty Of the President
and the treason oil former member Of his
Cabinet: The Constitution and Laws, he said
must he enforced, and those who oppose them
must conquer or submit, or De destroyed. Gap
pauSe) This was the sentiment Of Mary
laud.
Mr.. kunsel. Of Maryland, desired to deny
this, but the Republican side Of the House was
too we'll pleased to admit him to do so, and
Mr.. Davis declined to yield him the floor.
Mr.. Davis continued and said "Wheth.
err checked by the people or not, will state
what know to be the will of the people of Mary
land. (Deteaning Appausc.) He would fight
diSunon from ST. Mary's to the Allegheny.
str. kunkel said: ''l'!l will meet YOU here"
The Republicans cried Order"
Mr.. Spinner said ii i'll became the other
side of the house to object, when they mad
heard treason preached.
Mr. Davis repeated his assertion that Mary
land did not recognize the right of secession,
and, in conclusion, adverted TO the report Of
the committee Of thirty three.
Mr.. Scdgwck spoke against the report and
all compromise. He denounced as rebels the
SecederS, aud said that u permanent Union Of
free and slave States was a failure. He would
vote for peaceful secession
Mr. Tallandigham introduced amendments
to the Constitution proposing to divide the Union
into four sections; and on the demand of one.
third Of the Senators Of any section vote Of the
House ia to be taken by sections on anything
requiring their concurrence, etc.
The House then took a recess till o'clock.
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Later frora Europe.
PORTLAND. Feb G.-The steamer Anglo Sax
on, from Liverpool on the 24th ult., has arrived.
The Steamers North American and Kangaroo
arrived out on the oath.
An influential meeting had been held at Man
chester to devise measures relative to tho cotton
trade, caused by the anxiety resulting from the
| dependence on the Southern States. Resolu-
tons were passed for the formation Of cotton
company, and recommending immediate opera
| tons.
Several American vessels had taken out En-.
| giish registers to carry salt to South Carolina.
Extraordinary military and naval prepare
tons still continue in France. The excuse for
this great preparation is the menacing attitude
of Germany towards Denmark.
The steamer Vigo had sailed for New York
with -e59, 00U sterling in specie Tho steamer
New York would leave Southampton on the
26th.
Hostilites recommended at Gaeta on the
2od by heavy fire from the besieged, to which
the Sardinians promptly replied.
Later adviceS from China represent all quiet
there The first instalmcnt Of the indemnity
has been paid
1t was expected that the British five per ct.
Indian loan of 20, O0O 900 would hot be delay
ed beyond the 2Sth of January.
COMMERCIAL.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 24.-Cotton-Sales OF the
week $1,000 bales, including $4,000 bales to
spectators and II, 900 bales for export. The
market opened buoyant at an advance OF !,
which was subsequently, lost closing quiet but
dull at last weeks rates.
The sales on the day the steamer sailed were
estimated at 5000 bales, including 2,OOo Tor
speculation and export. The market closed
quiet at the following prices:
New Orleans fair Sd. middling I'D; Mobile
fair Tsd; midding IS; Upland fair 7sd; mid.
ding Cid. Stock in port o95,o 600 bales, Inclu-
ding 49,. 900 bales Of American.
James Hewett { Co, say that prices have
declined !, but that holders decline to con-
cede.
producc-Sugar is steady; Coffee is dull;
Rice is steady-new South Carolina 2os od;
Pot Ashes steady at 29s Cd; Pearl Ashes steady
at 30s; Rosin firm, Spirits Turpentlne trnI at
81 32s.
LoypoS Markets. wv heat has declining
ten,ency and all qualities have slightly de-
clined. Sugar is steady. Coffee is firm.
The money market is generally unchanged
Consols OF a9ls. ~
Breadstutfs are generally quoted very dull.
Elonr is dull and Cd lover extra Western 29S
Cd. Wheat is dull but prices are steady
Corn is dull and all quotations slightly de-
clined, the market closing ut slightly lower
prices, and holders pressing on the market;
,uixci corn 37s The market generally is
quiet. 80.
From Washington City.
WAsHIScroy Feb 1.-THE New York Her
AIDS correspondent says that the Presidents
reply to Col. Hayne was transmitted yesterday.
n calls for M answer from Col. Hayne, which
will be made Immediately, and this will close the
correspondence. -,
The Government refuses to comply with the
nronositions Of South Carolina for the surren-
der of Fort Sumter All hopes OF u solution of