The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-08

REiNFORCEMENTs FOR MAJOR AN
DERsON
New YORK, Jan. THE steamer Star of the
West which sailed hence on Saturday was charter
ed at the order of Gen. Scott, and took full sup.
ply ofprovisions for Major Anderson, and $50
men under Lieut.. Bartlett She will be at Char
lesion by tomorrow afternoon.
EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE sENATE-REFERENcE OF
THE PRESIDENTS APPOINTMENT OF COLLECTOR FOR
CHARLESTON.
WASHINGTON, Jan. THE Senate, in Executive
session, this afternoon referred the nomin alton of
a Collector for Charleston, to the Committee on
Commerce.
THE COMMITTEE OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. oE Mr..
DAVIS AMENDMENT TO THE FUGITIVE LAW.
WASHINGTON, Jan. THE House Committee of
Thirty-three to-day had under consideration Mr.
Winter Davis amendment to the fugitive slave
law. An amendment offered by Mr.. Washburn, of
Wisconsin, guaranteeing trial by jury in the
State where the fugitive seized, was rejected
by vote of eight ainst ten Mr.. Davis amend
ment was then adopted, guaranteeing a trial by
jury in the State where the fugitive escaped.
Meeting of the Mississippi State Convention
Resolution adopted for Committee to
draft an Ordinance of fSecession-MiIitary
Orders OF the Governor
JACKSON, JAM THE State Convention as
sembed here this morning. The delegates are
unanimous for secession
resolution was adopted Immediately after or
ganizing, requesting the President to appoint a
Committee to draft an ordinance of secession.
The Governor has ordered the artillery force
OF the State to prepare a supply of ball cart
ridges.
[Second Despatch
JACKSON, Miss, Jan. THE Convention organ
lied at noon. WIS. Barry, of Loundes county, Miss,
was elected President, and addressed the Conven-
tion in favor of separate State secession reso-
luton was adopted appointing a committee of fit
teen, who were instructed to prepare and speedily
report an ordinance of secession, providing for i'm.
mediate withdrawal of Mississippi from the Union
with the view of the establishment of new Con-
iederacy, composed of the seeding States
Inc convention then adjourned till tomorrow.
MEETING OF THE ALABAMA CONVENTION.
AUGUSTA, Jan. THE State Convention met
here to-day at noon. Mr.. Phillips, a secessionist,
was chosen temporary Chairman and Mr.. Horn
temporary Secretary. call of the counties show
ed that all the delegates were present VIM. NJ.
Brooks was then elected permanent President by
majority of eight over Jameson. Mr.. Fowler
secessionist, was chosen Secretary. The proceed
ings were very quietly conducted.
VIRGINIA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTED BY THE HOUSE FOR CALLING A STATE
CONVENTION.
RICHMOND, Jan. THE House of Representa-
tives to-day adopted resolution to appoint COM
mittee with instructions to report a bill for the
calling Of State Convention.
Anti-coercion resolutions were also introduced in
both Houses.
[sEcoND DEsPATCH.1
RICHMOND. Tha nbaru oft tba
Convention have nearly all arrived Nothing of much
Importance was done to-day. The bill to arm the
State comes up tomorrow at noon. 1t will proba-
bly, pass. The State Convention question was
made the special order for Wednesday, This mea-
sure will also probably pass. The excitement is
somewhat subsidized but the purpose is firmly
aroused to resist all aggressions Southern rights
MAYOR WOOD RECOMMENDS THE SECESSION OF THE CITY
OF NEW YORK.
New Y DIRK, Jan. Mayor Woods message to
the City Councils recommends the secession of the
city OF New York from the State, and the forma
tion of a free city. He is not prepared, however,
to recommend violent measures therefor.
LETTER FROM EX-GOVERNOR WISE ON THE CRISIS.
RICHMOND, Jan. THE Enquirer of this morn
ing has long letter from Ex-Governor Wise on the
present position of affairs. The leading positions
which he takes An immediate call of a State
Convention, and the prompt resumption by the
Convention of all such powers heretofore
delegated to the general Government as may be
necessary for State protection, especially the pos
session of the frots, ect. That having been done
the State shall not declare out of toe Union but
suspend all relations with offending States until
they shall accede to such an utimatum as the Con-
vention may submit.
MESSAGE OF GOV. LETcHER, OF VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, Jan. THE message of the Gov
ernor, in auding to the condition of the country,
| says:
All see and know and feel the danger to be i'm
minent; and all true patriots are exertpp them
selves to US from the impending perils
| He renews the proposition made in his last mes
sage for Convention of all the States and says:-
1t is monstrous to see a Government like ours
| destroyed merely because men cannot agree about
domestic institution. 1t becomes our State to be
mindful of her own interests. Disruption is re-
! garded as inctable, and if new Considerations are
| to be formed, must have the best guarantee be-
fore attach Virginia to either He CON
demns as hasty the action Of South Carolina which
has taken her Southern sisters by surprise.
lie would make no especial reference to her
course, had he not been invited to do so by her late
Executive, in uncalled for references to Virginia
The non-slaveholding States are chargeable with
the present condition of the affairs of the country;
and if the Union is disrupted, upon them rests the
solemn responsibility.
He alludes at length to their aggressions, and
says they have the power to end the strife and re-
store confidence. Will they do it? We await
their response in that apprehension.
he says that our action should be based on the
wrongs done our own people. He opposes a State
Convention at this time, and suggests that Com
mlssioners, composed of two of the most discreet
statesmen, visit the Legislatures of the States that
have passed the Personal Liberty bills and insist
upon their unconditional repeal excepting the New
! England States.
Secondly--That they must have proper, effective
guarantees OF protection to slavery in the District
of Columbia.
Ihird-That our equality in the State and Terri
tories must be fully recognized, and the rights of
| cured.
=, Fourth-That ne be permitted to pass through
the tree States and Territories unmolested, and if