The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-02
TRIPLE SHEET.
New York. Saturday, February =, 1861.


their prepar atoms for attack upon Fort Sumter,
end only await the order to open the batteries 1t
is also reported that Gov. Pickens has directed
Col. Hayne to demand Of the President the uncon-
ditional surrender of the fort, and in case of non.
compliance that the attack will be ordered. Col.
Hayne had not presented any communication to
the President up to eight o'clock last evening. He
has, however, it is stated, received his instruc-
tions, and will no doubt attempt to open negotia.
tions with the President without delay.
Lieutenant Jewett Of the navy, has arrived in
Washington from Pensacola. He states that he
was arrested by the authorities of Florida, who
held him in custody until he gave his parole of
honor that he would never take up arms against
the State of Florida. The facts in the case have
been communicated to the Navy Department.
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Ten EYck, of New
Jersey, presented the joint resolutions of the
Legislature of his State in favor Of the Crittenden
adjustment, advising Convention of the States,
and appointing Commissioners to meet the other
States, and instructng the Senators and repre-
Bentatives of New Jersey to act in accordance
with the resolutions. He said the resolutions
commanded his respect, but were not to control
his action. He would not be shackled in any way.
A resolution for the appointment of a committee
to Join with the committee of the House to pro.
vide for the counting Of the votes for President
and Vice President was laid over. The Indian APP
preparation bill was taken up, several amendments
were offered, and the subject was postponed till
to-day The Diplomatic and the Executive and
judicial Appropriation bills were passed. The
Tariff bill was reported by the Select Committee,
and was made the special order for Wednesday.
The Presidents Message was taken up, and Mr..
Latham made O speech on the perils of the ma
ton. After a short executive session the Senate
adjourned.
In the House the question az to whether the
representative from Kansas il legally entitled to
his seat was discussed, but no action taken ON
the subject. Mr.. Sherman from the Committee
on Ways and Means, introduced q bill which, he
said, was demanded by the condition of the
finances, and might as well be passed now 1t
authorizes the President, before the lst of July
next, TO borrow s25 900 900, 80 much thereof as
in his opinion the exigency of the public service
may require, the sum to meet the current demands
and redeem the Treasury notes. bill to establish
police force in the District was reported. Mr..
kellogg. of Illinois, introduced resolutions pro-
posing amendments to the constitution. The pro-
positions are substantially those embodied in the
Crittenden adjustment. The Chiriqui amendment
to the Deficiency bill was discussed in committee
after which the debate on the report Of the Crisis
Committee was resumed, and Mr.. Hamilton, of
Texas, delivered decidedly andsecession speech.
The New York Democratic State Convention re-
assembled at Albany yesterday The resolutions
OF the Convention set forth that in the present
alarming crisis Of the nation some compromise is
necessary to allay the impending storm; they IA
vor the calling Of a Convention TO amend
the constitution Of the United States and
urge, substantially, the Crittenden propositions.
Strong Union and compromise speeches were
made by delegates. The seeding Tammany dele.
gates, after holding their separate Convention at
the Delayan, finally, the invitation of the regu.
lar Convention, returned and topk their seats with
the other delegates. report Of the proceedings
win be found in another column.
In the State Senate Yesterday Mr.. Ma.
nierre introduced q bill providing for the repay.
ment to the national government Of New Yorks
share OF the moneys deposited to the credit of the
different States by the act Of Congress Of June 2s
1886. New iorks share Of this deposit was over
-four million and half. Three or four bills were
introduced in reference 10 railroads in this City;
also, bill relative 70 the public health of the Me.
iropolitan Police district. Further than thi, the
Senate proceedings were not of particular in.
tereet. Ia the Assembly some eommoion was
raused by the receipt of message from the Cover.
nor, covering messages from the Co ernors ofsome
of the seeded States returning Herewith the bel.
Igcrent resolutions recently emanatiDg from the
Albany Soions. The report # the Committee in
relation TO sending Commissioner TO the Washing.
ton Conference Of Monday next was adopted, ~
to 3d. The names Of the Commissioners we gave
yesterday morning
Assistant Postmaster Horato King has been
appointed by the President Postmaster General.
Judge Roosevelt, the present United States
District Attorney for this city, has resigned his
Office the resignation to take effect on the 4th Of
March next.
The steamship Arabia arrived at this port last
evening, and the United Kingdom was intercepted
on Cape Race on Wednesday morning. BY these
vessels we have European adyices TO the goth
ult., TWO days later than the accounts previously
received The news is important
The financial pressure in London had increased
In intensity. Securities Of all descriptions had de-
ciined, and much anxiety prevailed.
At Liverpool cotton was in active demand With
large eales. while breadstuifs had undergone no
material change.
The Arabia brings nearly one million and
quarter In specie.
II Ia reported that q commission from South Ca
rolina had reached Paris. and had an interview
with the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The withdrawal OF the French feet from before
Caeta Ia announced
The Ice In the Central Park was yesterday in
very soft condition both for curling and skating.
and the drive In still worse one for sleigling.
With regard TO the first, the match between the
Caledopisn and Thistle clubs resulted in O victory
Tor the former with 81 shots ahead the total score