The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-05
THE NEWS.

| that the bonbardinent would soon be recon-
mcnced. Cotton was still advancing at Liver
pool, but at Manchester prices had declining ten
deacy.
In the Senate, Mr. benjamin, of Louisiana, made
a most impressive speech in defence Of the course
adopted by his State. He apayzad the doctrine OF
secession, as interpreted at the North, and showed
that the exercise of the right had been twice as
serted by Massachusetts,. The first time during the
war Of 1912, and the second time on the admission
Of Texas into the Union. He psid E glowing tri-
butte to the true men of the North who had exercd
themselves in endeavoring to procure for the South
a redress of those grievances of which the latter
complained. He made a touching reference to the
Senators with whom he had long been associated
on terms Of friendship, whom he characterized as
"men of spirit as generous, and of patriotism as
high hearted as illustrated or adorned the
American Senate" and finally closed his Senatorial
career by saying: Good friends, farewell"
In the House Mr.. Carter reported back bill
authorizing the construction of lateral branch OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad through the Dis
trict of Columbia. Mr. McClernand offered reso.
luton requesting the President to communicate
what steps had been taken with regard to the
seizure OF nearly million of dollars in the Branch
adopted The remainder of the session was taken
up by debates on the Deficiency bill, and on the
bill appropriating money for the purchase of lIr.
Wendell's printing establishment at Washington
for government purposes.
The Commissioners appointed at the suggestion
Of Virginia from the different States, assembled at
Washington yesterday, and effected temporary
organization. 1t is believed that the proceedings
WI he for +ba 4l,a
missioncrs considering that this course will secure
more freedom in the interchange of views than open
sessions would permit 1t is stated that the yalidi-
ty OF the appointments Of the Commissioners from
this State will be contested.
The Southern Secession Convention assembled at
Montgomery, Ala, yesterday. Representatives
from all the seeding States were present. Hon.
Howell Cobb Of Georgia, was chosen President.
Mr. Cobb, taking the Chair, addressed the
Convention, saying that the separation between
the seeding States and the Federal Government
was perfect, complete and perpetual. After trans
acting the usual preliminary business, the Conven-
tion adjourned until to-day.
TIE Virginia Legislature yesterday adopted re-
solutions discreding the reports of the existence
Of conspiracy TO seize the capitol.
The Democratic and Constitutional Union parties
Of Missouri, in convention at St. Louis, on Satur-
day last adopted resolutions expressive of devotion
to the Union, and opposing the secession Of his
souri,
The Canadians are indignant at what they term
the 'uuwarrantabe act of the Chief ustice of Eng
land, in sending writ to be executed within the
jurisdiction ofthe Chief Justice of Canada" in the
case of the fugitive slave Anderson.
The Charleston papers OF Saturday publish the
correspondence between the Collector OF the port of
Charleston, and the Chief of the Executive Depart
ment Of the State in regard to the revenue laws -
1ir. Magrath regards it as probable that the pay
ment of duties and clearance Of vessels will be inter-
fered with by the government at Washington in
such manner TO render the transaction Of business
at Charleston difficult and embarrassing The
exposition Of the law Of nations as made by
the former and present Secretary of State in the
Peru case, affecting the vessels Gurgana and Lizzie
Thompson, is regarded sound doctrine, appica-
bic to South Carolina, which will permit Of no in
tererence by the government of the United States
with such regulations as it may adopt. Nor will
the authority Of the Federal government be per-
mitted to be exercised within the limits of the |
State. 1t vii! be for the United States to impose
upon vessels of States still members of the contcd
efacy, such penalties as it may choose to provide
for what it may consider violations of the municipal |
Laws.
Welcarn from Washington that Col. Hayuc ex- |
oectiEg reply from the President to his commu-
4 icaion OF Saturday last will remain in that |
,ity a few days longer. lie had previously deter /
mined 70 leave for the South yesterday.
The Texas Legislature has Iegalized the calling
= ''a Sto'o "0"~nnLi1a BY the people.
The Senate of Massachusetts passed the bin ap-
pointing Commissioners to Washington. 1t is |
expected that the House will pass it ta-day.
A despatch from Mobile informs that the rev.
'nue cutter Coss was yesterday surrendered to the
State authorities. 1t will be remembered that her
seizure was reported at New Orleans last week, |
which was mistake in name, the cutter seized !
here being the NcCleliand.
The Chicago papers bring US The announc. .ment !
If the death of Hon. John NJ. S. Causin, formerly |
| distinguished lawyer and politician of this State.
lie expired Of apoplexy at Cairo on the 30th ult.
We have reports from New Orleans that an at |
ack had been made Fort Pickens, Pensacola. |
The dispatch is dated February l, an old date for
'uch meaBs of communication, which leads US to !
aiscredit the report. Our latest intelligence !
BY the mails inform us of the leaving of some of the
State troops for their homes angered at what they
termed the dalying management Of their com
mander.
The House of Representatives of North Carolina |
Yesterday passed resolution declaring that if the
efforts Of reconciliation failed, North Carolina will
90 with the slave States.
In the Louisiana Convention, on Saturday, res
olution offered for the purpose of establishing
a standing army.
1t appears from the reports received at the War
Department, that the whole number of the Militia
force of the United States is g. l6S,OO0.
1t is believed in Washington that Judge Black,
Secretary of State, will be nominated as AS
sociate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Thg election for delegates to the Virginia Sove.
reign Convention took place yesterday, and far
rs heard from, resulted in the election of ma
ority of L nion men.