Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-29
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| WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s-The friends of the
Union are much encouraged by the prompt re-
from the several States to meet In Convention here
on the 4th OF February. and 1t is believed that its
action Will command the support Of large ma
jority Of both branches Of Congress
| The Fugitive Slave law introduced TODAY I'm
| the Senate by Mr. Douglas. 10 considered thor.
| ough and effective measure, obviating the obIec-
lions to the present statute and securing Its com
plete efficiency.
| Senators Benjamin and slidell, sinA the ,ecss.
/ sion OF Louisiana, have taken no active part In
| the proceedings Of the Senate. They will formally
vacate their seats az soon they shall have re-
Ordinance of Secession.
IL is not believed that majority of secessioniss
/ Will be elected to any Of the Conventions of the
Border slaxeholding States. The Conventions
| will, according to private information received
| here, be composed for the greater part Of moder-
ate and conservative men, who will not proceed
70 extremes unless all measures of pacifcation
| The great point now aimed at by the friends of
the Union is to avoid all pre.ext for collision by
the seeding States In the hope that the sober sec.
ono tnought OF the people, If adjustment measures
| shall be presented, will induce them to resume
| their connection with the Federal Government
/ fhe repeal OF the Personal Liberty bill in hode
Island and the late action of the Ohio Legislature
on the same subject, are hailed by the friends of
| the Union as harbingers Of peace
| AHalfs altogether wear a more hopeful aspect
| large number OF distinguished gentlemen from
| al parts OF the country, are encouraged by the
prospect Of being able to contribute to restora-
tlon OF good feeling between the two sections
| IL 10 now certain that private letters have been
| received here from the President elect Mr. Lin
| coin, urging his friends to cancellation and com
promise, and 1t is stated that he indicates the
Border State resolutions as a reasonable basis of
| adjustment TIE assurance is given that this in.
| formation Is reliable.
/ Soon after the Electoral vote shall be counted
| In the presence Of the two Houses of Congress on
the second Wednesday of February, he will, ac-
| quaint the people with his views on the pending
| crisis. Heretofore he has not felt that II was
proper for him, in advance of the official declare
| uon OF election, to take prominent part in the
| direction of political affairs
The Post Office Department has decided to fur
| nlsn cheaper style Of one cent stamped enyel-
oPes than that now in use for circulars combining
| the Improvement of the black lines OF this Quail
| itY there will be none without the lines These
envelopes will he issued as soon as the manufac-
| tufers can prepare them.
| The Mayor OF Washington has been summoned
oefore the Select Committee TO testify as to bis
| knowledge OF any information relative to a con-
sPiracy to seize the Capitol He privately saws he
| knows nothing about it,
The difficulty between Representatives Rust
| and Dunn was to-day honorable adjusted throue b
the Intervention of Representatives Pryor and
| McClernand. Lieutenant Nelson Of the Navy.
| and Hon. Mr.. Hindman, were the respective
| friends Of the gentlemen.