The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-07


MILWAUKEE, Feb. A large and enthusiastic
meeting was held at the Academy, of Music las
evening.
Resolutions were adopted expressing strong at
tachment for the Union; disavowing any intention
to interfere with the local institutions of the South
Recommending to Congress modification of the
Iugl'lve slave law, so as to do away with the often
SiVe features without impairing its efficiency; and
rec lmmrnding the State Legislature to appoint del
egates to the Washington Conference.
GREELEY AT SPRINGFIELD.
SPRINGFIELD, H., Feb 5-Mr. Lincoln has re-
strcted the time for receiving visitors to land
a-haIf hour each day during the remainder of his
stay last reception will be given to morrow
evening at his private residence.
Horace Greeley returned from the West this
morning. This afternoon he was called upon at
his hotel by Mr.. Lincoln. The interview lasted
several hours Greeley urged a strict adherence
to an anti-compromise policy, and is said to have
received gratifying assurance. His opinion as to the
CABINET and other appointments was freely solicited
and given. He is known to be strong ly opposed to
cameron, AMI very much interested in the appoint
ment of Chase and COlfax. Colonel Fremont he
thinks, should have the mission to France. AL
though just defeated in Albany, he did not ask
any thing either for himself or friends G. ID. Lin.
coin, OF New York, was present during part Of the
interview.
The "irrepressible conflict is raging among the
Republican organs of this State The Chicago
1ri6ane is severely attacked for denOuncing Sew
ara aud Kellogg untrue to the Republican faith,
and Claiming to reflect Mr.. Lncoln's views
THE ARMAMENT OF FORTRESS MONROE.
An o!ucer belonging to the garrison of Fortress
Monroe sends the Richmond Whtg the following
denial of the sensation despatch, that guns we're
mounting at that post, and other preparations ma
king for the purpose of intimidating coercipr and
subjugating Virginia:
u toRTREss MONROE, Va, Jan. 80, 1861.
10 the Editor of the IVktg:
The statement going the rounds of the newspa
Pers that this post is being put in complete arma-
ment Tor the purpose of menacing Virginia has no
foundation whatever. There is no community in
the country, outside the Old Dominion POSSESSING
warmer regard for her people than is to be found
within the walls of this ratification and therefore
none less disposed to do aught against their rights
freemen.
,, When the post vas last inspected, it was found
that the number of guns required bv army regua-
uons to be in position were not so, and the com
mandlng officer, an excellent gentleman and SOL
der, is now making amends for this oversight,
Whcn mas no reference whatever to the secession of
any State.
The precautionary measures taken are such as
any man IN his senses would take TO prevent the
surprise of the post by irresponsible parties and
Eothlng more Warfare with the people of Vir-
glnla has not entered into the minds of the occu-
pants OF thls post. ARMY.
MORE PACIFIC FEELING IN WASHINGTON.
Inc correspondent of the Philadelphia Gazette
writes as follows:
With thirteeneer fourteen States seeded the rev.
olutlon will have assumed so imposing a character
that it cannot be treated as if one or more Statas
had detied the Executive authority and resisted
the execution of the laws The dav that MARYLAND
JOINS the secession standard, the revolution will be
an accomplished fact, and must be treated as SUCH
our relations afterwards will either be settled by
-ht h,,Er
1t is useless to talk of enforcing the laws over
one halt of the Union, which by the act of seces-
sion denies their obligation; and to attempt the
su3Iugati0n OF twenty millions ofpeople would on
~ intensity the animosity, and provoke such con-
lct as the history of the world has notrecorded If
That dismal day should ever come, as now seems to
be threatened, unless men can rise up to the occa
sion and yield something of prejudice for pacfca-
uoh, Iet US not stain the civilization Of the age
WITH an appeal to arms to adjust the differences
Whlch secession has made inevitable. five cannot
I'VE together let us separate in peace.
ms feeling is growing here, especially since
the border States have manifested little dsposi-
tioh 10 recede from eXorbitant demands. The cot.
ton States OF course desire peaceabe secession and
some OF the most radical of their representatives
express Willingness to give up all the present
territory OF the United States in order to accom-
pIish that object.
GOV. SEWARD'S VIEWS ON SAVING THE UNION.
The Washington correspondent of the Boston
Seward to the urgent requests that he would as
sent to measures Of compromise:
"The pressure has been very strong on the Re-
publicans to yield to something like Mr.. Critten.
den's measures, but it is of no use. When people
press Gov. Seward to yield to this in order to save
the country, ne replies: Gentlemen, you think
can save the country by sacrificing myself SUP.
pose were 20 save the country as YOU wish,
should have put an end to nv power for rood or
evil forever. ! shall have to 90 back to Auburn
and amuse myself with writing history for the rest
OF my lie. l am not so blind to experience as to
suppose that | car both sacrifice myself and
remain leader at the same time. Now, do
you want me to retire from public life? The an
s"er Is ct course, No, Governors can't do with
out you, Then, returns he, you must let me
save the Union in my own way" "
MORE SEIZURES
The Savannah Republican of the 3Oth makes the
following announcement:
The little United States steamer Ida, attached for
some time past 20 the river dredging service has
been taken in possession by the State authorities
and IS now plying regularly between the city and
Fort Pulaski.
PREPARATIONS AT ANNAPOLIS.
The Washington correspondent of the New York
Times says:
The Government is making full preparations for
the protection of the Naval School at Annarolis, in
the improbable event of the secession of MARYLAND
Six months provisions and a large amount of shot
and shell have just been placed on board the prac
tice ship Constitution.
THE NEW YORK TIMES on THE CRITTEyDEy cou-
PROMISE.
The New York Times of yesterday says:
1t is preposterous to expect that the Crittenden
Compromise, as it is called can ever command the
assent Of the Republican party, Of the people of
the Northern States.
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