, 1861-03-08

serting anything, bat asking questions for them to
consider and decide in their own minds what was
wrong.
The Peace Conference Committee will report on
tuesday, Narlous plans are under consideration but
the Indications are that the Border States resolutions
WIN meet win the most favor aud the general upin,
Ion Il that the Conference will adopt some such pan
including the division OF the Territory by The line of
W. deg so min, north OF which slavery will be pro
hlhted-south Of it, to be determined by the people
without Congressional or other legislative interier-
ence.
New York, February ll.-FlOur dali and Leavv; |
% l0c lower. Wheat du! and unsettled; nominally l
&2c lower.
The Impression at Washington among men well
conyelsan with the movements Of the south is that
orr sumter will not be attacked but no recruits will
Je allowed TO go there supplies. They intend to
stagve out the garrison.
WAsnNGToS, Feb. IA proposition is likoIysoon
to be offered in the Compromise Convention. under
republican auspices, proposing an accommodation on
the basis Ot National Convention for the consdera
tion OF amendments TO the Constitution to be called
ny the States on the recommendation Of Congress.
Texas has passed an ordinance fayoring Southern
Coniederacy, and elected seven delegates to a South
elm Congress.
The Louisiana Convention has adopted a State flag
auH passed an ordinance making it penal ocnse for
pot5 at the Balize to bring war vessels of the United
states over the bar; also, ordnance adopting the
criminal laws Of tie United States District Court,
Five American war vessels were reported Of Pen
sacoa on Friday last.
Feb. lO.-The members of the Montgomery Con.
gress have advised their friends here that Ministers
nave been appointed represent the interests Of the
Southern Coniederacy in Europe
Mayor Richie and Gov. Andrew, of Massachusetts,
have teNdered to President Buchanan twentysix regi
mens on MASSACHUSETTS troops, ready to march at
notice for the protection Of the Capital
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9--The President has approyed
and signed the $25 900 900 loan bill, which passed
both Houses as originally reported with amendments
providing that the from the loan authorized
by the act Of June, Gl or so much may be deemed
shall be applied to the redemption Of treas
ury notes issued under the act Of December and for
no other purpose.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SOUTHERN CONVENTION CON.
HESS AT MONTGOMERY.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, February Il.-Unusual interest
was manifested in the proceedings Of the southern
Congress to day. The Hall Of the Convention and
gallery were crowded. Sir. Menminger presented
beautiful model flag made by the ladies Of South Car
ollna. This flag has blue cross u red field, and
seven stars. 1t was highly admired. He also pre-,
5ented another model flag by gentleman of Charles
ton. IL has cross and fifteen stars field Of
stripes. committee appointed to report on a
lag and seal, and a coat Of arms and motto for the
southern Conicderdcy,
The President has been directed to appoint Commit
Tees on Foreign Affairs, on Finance, on Military and
Naval Affairs, on Commerce, and on Patents.
Hon. JEFF Davis was then elected President, and
Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgia, Vice Presi-
dent Of the Southern Confederacy. The vote was
unanimous.
A committee Of three Alabama Deputies was ap-
pointed to enquire and report what terms suitable
buildings in Montgomery for the Use of the several
executive department Of the Confederacy, under the
Provisional Government, could be obtaineuse
An ordinance passed continuing In force, until
repealed or altered BY the Southern Congress, all laws
Jt the United States in force the LIST Of November
ast. 1t Is understood that under this law tariff will
be laid on all goods brought from the United States
A resolution was adopted authorizing the appoint.
ment of a committee to report Consultation for the
permanent government oi the Confcderacy.
The Congress was about two hours in secret session
md the rest Of the proceedings were conducted openly
The Massachusetts, Legislature held secret session,
and there voted an emergency fund of 100000. Ii
. supposed that what prompted this act, advices
rom the authorities at Washington, that an attack
upon that city. and the government was to be made
0n the 18th Of Feb
Floyd is about to deliver himself up to the Criminal
Court He declares Thompson to be the nstigator Of
The charges against him.
WAsHNGToN.--lu the House, bill was passed for
.he adjustment Of the Puget Suund Agricultural Com
Jany under the treaty with Great Britain It author
zes persons residing in Washnt0n Territory, within
year to make application for confirmation OF the
itle to lands claimed by them.