New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-27

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MOVEMENTS OF MIR. LINCOLN.
Mr.. Lincoln visited the Senate this afternoon
for the purpose Of comforting with his political
friends of that body, whore he could be free
from interruption and the outside pressure which
crowds upon him of the Hotel. He sent for
them alphabetically ard inquired as to the choice
of each one for Secretary of tho Treasury, noting
down the answer. 1t is easy to suppose that the
vote was much scattered, as there had been no
previous concert. He will resume this confer
ence tomorrow.
THE COMPROMISES.
The peace Convention had sitting Of
nearly seven hours to-day, and the discussion
was quite animated at times. Mr.. Turner OF
Illinois, made q spirited speech, which reused
much feeling for q time, but it subsidized before
the adjournment. Most of the day was consumed
in voting upon amendments and substitutes. Mr..
Fields resolution declaring Secession Illegal, was
tabled. Mr.. Baldwns proposition for National
Convention was defeated After these and other
preliminaries had been cleared away, the Con-
yentOn returned to tho starting point and
division was called on Mr.. Franklin's substitute
for the first section of Mr.. Gutherie's proposition
This had been inserted by vote Of ia to u.
But il was now rejected by Yeas 8, Nays ii,
North Carolina and Virginia voting in the mega
tive Much excitement was manifested when the
result was announced. But Mr.. Turner moved
reconsideration, which was carried md re-
stored good feeling. The Convention then adj
journed till o'clock, but at that hour again adj
journed til tomorrow without doing anything. Tie
present indications are that Mr.. Franklins sub
stitute will carry tomorrow by decided major
ity, gaining the vote of Illinois and possibly New
Hampshire. Indiana did not vote to-day.
TORTUGAs.
The large guns at Pittsburgh, which Mr..
Floyd intended to ship down the Mississippi for
the use OF the Disunionists, are to be ssnt to
Tortugas, and employed against them in case of
necessity.
TIE CONSPIRACY.
Mr. Floyd openly boosted after leaving the
War Department, that he had so distributed the
army that no considerable force could be col
lected under two months. This admission con.
firms the extent aud character Of the conspiracy
in which he and his confederates engaged to
overthrow the Government.
JOHN BELL IN WASHINGTON.
John Bells presence here has.no other object
or motive but in connection with the condition
Of public affairs. lie came at the urgent solicit
tatiOn Of Union men in Tennessee and other
States, to aid in effecting some reasonable form
of psciGcaton. lie is against Secession in all
forms, and for giving the new Administration
fair trial.
GOV. HICKS AND MIR. LINCOLN.
Gov. Hicks had long and earnest interview
with Mr. Lincoln to-day, in which he urged the
necessity for measure Of Cancellation TO retain
the Border States.
THE SUPREME COURT.
The Supreme Court viii adjourn on the 18th
Of March, ard hear no argument after the eth.
THB TARIFF.
H. 49, 0~.---ssssa. of rnrfr"o"cc "H 'he
tariff met this afternoon, and the Senate members
agreed TO recede from their amendments, which
will carry the bill tomorrow. Mr.. buchanan
viii sign ii, Notwithstanding the rumors to the
contrary.
TIE VOLUNTEER Bull
Mr.. Stantons bill, authorizing the President 10
call out volunteers, was postponed til Thursday
at the urgent instance of Mr. elmer and other
North Carolina members, on account Of their
election on the Convention question that day.
1t win pass by q decided majority but may be
lost in the Senate.
THE COMMITTEE OF TInRTY-TIIREE.
Mr.. Corwin called up the report Of the Com
mittee Of Thirty three the special order for to-
day. Immediate motions were made to postpone
until tomorrow, Saturday and Monday, but they
were all voted down, and then dilatory motions
followed for four or five hours, when the House
adjourned. leaving the struggle TO be resumed IN
the morning.
To The Associated Press
WAsHsGToS, Tuesday, FEB. 10, 1851.
The Peace Conference was in session until ] orr
o'clock this morning The spirited debate previously
commenced continued and during the night proceedings
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