The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-17
THE NATIONAL CRISIS.


THE NATIONAL CRISIS,
| DEPARTURE OF LIEUT.. HALL WITH IN
STRUCTIONS FOR MAJOR ANDERSON
1.-THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT WITH
DRAW THE TROOPS FROM FORT SUM-
TER--MINoRITY REPORTS FROM THE
CONIMIFTEEs OF THIRTY-TH
| WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Lieutenant Hall left here
to-day for Charleston with instructions to Major
| Anderson. Their exact character has not trans
pred, but it is ascertaned from a reli able source
that the troops will not be Withdrawn from Fort
Sumter, as demanded by the South Carolina au-
thorities and that important post will be defended.
Such at least is the present condition of affairs.
The Senate in Executive session to-day confirmed
the appointment of Mr. Tay Ior, Chief Clerk in the
| New York Postoffce Postmaster.
The minority reports have not all been made yet
from the Committee of Thirty-three.
Messers. Love, of Georgia; and Hamilton, of Tex
as, unite on something like the Crittenden basis.
|. Messrs. Nelson and Ferry have each presented
| their views.
| Mr.. Adams, of Massachusetts,, withdraws his as
sent to the majority report for the that the
Southern members have generally retired from the
committee, thereby showing an unwingness TO
| accept any thing that the North could yield in the
| way of compromise.
minority report signed by the representa-
| tive from the Pacific Coast, Messrs. Burch and
| Stout, declares thas the requisite vote for the
adoption Of Constitutional amendments by this
Congress cannot be had, and since there is such
contrariety of views and opinions among the
bers of the same party have no hope from their
action, which would meet all demands, they are
willing to refer the matters of difference between
the North and the South to the source of federal
power and to delegates elected with view direct
to their settlement. They concur in many of the
measures recommended by the majority and report
resolution TO theirs. This resolution received
fourteen votes while fifteen members voted against
it in the committee. 1t proposes to call National
Convention
The Secretary of the American Colonization So
ciety, in his report which was read at the annual
as' asn saa on board the bark
had been sold into slavery on the African coast
false and that they are now in Liberia and all WELL
The House of Representatives passed bill to
! pay for the collection and prosecution of all debts
| due by South Carolinans to men in non-slavehod-
! States until after December next.
Lieut.. Buchanan Mead of Fort Sumter, reached
here this afternoon leave of absence to go to his
! home in Virginia, on account of the illness of his
| sister.
MORE MODERATE CoUNSELs AMONG THE SECESSION
! LEADERs-vIRGIEIA TO MEDIATE BETWEEN THE
NORTH AND SOUTH FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF TIE
| PENDING DIFFICULTIES.
Colonel Havne, Commissioner for South Caro-
| lima, has, it is understood, moderated his views
since his arrival here. He will remain here several
| days yet. The opinion is almost unanimous in
cesion circles, that all collision fer the present
| CHI ha tu1i al Ha has haap ilp
counselling with the leaders of the secession
movement, who are opposed to precpitating hos
tilites.
1t is believed that a strong representation has
within two days past, been urging the authorities
of South Carolina to afford Major Anderson every
facility for obtaining marketing and other domes-
tic supplies
plan is now before the Committee on Federal
Relations of the House of Delegates of Richmond,
which is regarded with much interest in political
circles here. The idea emanated with Mr.. Pryor,
of the Federal House of Representatives, and has
| received the cordial endorsement of Crittenden
| Douglas, Breckenridge, VIM. G. Riyes and other
distinguished gentlemen, embracing all shades of
| Southern and conservative opinion. The plan Is
! series of resolutions proposing
| First-That there must be some definite and con-
elusive settlement of the slavery gu eston between
the two sections of the country, separation will
| be inevitable.
| Second-Proposing that the Crittenden compro-
mise as amended by Senator Douglas, as basis for
fair and honorable adjustment, and the least Vir
ginia feels she could take as settlement.
| Third-The appointment of Commissioner to
each of the States of the Union representing the
| tion of Virginia, and inviting a response to this
measure of Cancellation.
Fourth-A strong appeal to the Federal Govern
ment to stay its hand and avoid all acts which may
lead to a collision pending the mediation of Vir-
ginia.
Fifth-An appeal to the seeding States to pre-
serve the existing States; and also to abstain
from all acts which may precipitate collision.
despatch received from distinguished source
in Virginia, received here today, says there is lit
tie, if any, doubt, that the above plan will pass
both Houses of the Legislature of that State. Sim
liar movements will at once be made in the Legis-
latures of Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee and
! Kentucky, arrangements being now in progress for
| that purpose.
The Crittenden proposition will probably come
up in the Senate tomorrow on motion to recon-
slider the action OF to day.
LATEST FROM SOUTH cARoLINA-MEssAGE FROM THE
GOVERNOR ADVISING THE RAISING OF MORE TROOPS.
CHARLESTON, Jan. l6-Governor Pickens has
sen. message to the Legislature advising the rails
ing of two more artillery companies and one more
regiment to three years. He also advises the
permanent garrisoning Of the fortfcations of South
| Carolina. This, he says, may be expensive, but
considering that we will soon have a Southern con-
federacg, it is necessary to protect the sea coast
and afterwards the State can transfer her troops to
the new Southern Government. The fanatical ex-
citement Of the Northern people shows us, says
the Governor, that if we expect to preserve the
peace we must prepare for war.
MISSOURI CONVENTION CALLED.
ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 16- The Legislature of this State
passed the Convention bill last night by vote of
Al yeas to2 nays. The bill leaves it to the voters
to decide at the time the delegates are elected
whe ther the secession ordinance, if passed. shall be
| cuhn cd to tha ha oil
tion of delegates will be held Fe ebruary 18th, and
the Convention will meet on the 2Sth
PROPOSED COMMISSION TO THE BORDER STATES FROM
PENNSYLVANIA.
| LANCASTER, Pa, Jan. l6-Prominent Republi-
cans here recommend the appointment of Commits
sonsrs to the Border States, with power, pledging
Pennsylvania's full performance of her constitu-
tiona duties, by the repeal of all obnoxious laws,
in order to counteract the efforts of the emssaries
of the seeding tates and secure the continu ance
| of the border States in the Union.
GEORGIA CONVENTION.
MILLRDGRvILLE, Jan. 16.-The Georgia State Con-
vention met here at 10 O'Clock. Judge Benning
was temporarily called to the Chair and subse-
quently Hon. George W. Crawford, was chosen
President by acclamation.
A. K. Lamar, of Muscogee, was chosen Secre-
tary.
committee was appointed to wait on Commits
sioners Orr of South Carolina and Shorter of Ala
bama, and request them to communicate with the
| Convention, and accept seats.
The Convention then adjourned till tomorrow
| NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
RALEIGH, Jan. l6.-No vote has yet been taken
| on the Convention bill in either House. The anti
coercion resolutions passed second reading in the
House last night and will be considered again to-
morrow. They strong against coercion, pledg-
ing the State to resist any attempt by the Govern
| ment to coerce seeding State.
The Convention bill is being debated in the
House tonight.
i MILITARY MOVEMENTS AT NEW ORLEANS.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 16-Volunteers are daily
drilling here with the view of supplying reinforce
mepts to the surrounding Forts,