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 DETROIT, MICH, Feb. 9.-Democratic State convention passed resolution, declar- ing devotion to the Union. Resolutions passed opposing coercion, and favoring a compromise.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Dispatches say the Cherokee Indians, in the Indian terri tory have rebelled and seized Fort Gibson NASHVILLE. Feb. 10-As far as heard from all the Union candidates are elected by overwhelming majorties. The con- vention defeated by large majority. Vote of Nashville, Union 2990-secession 555. Convention 1290-no convention 1907.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-Gov. Andrews has rendered to Mr. Buchanan 26 regi- ments of Massachusetts troops, ready to march at moments notice for the protec- tion of the captal. The offer was made in consequence of information pointing to an attack on the capital previous to the 17th instant.
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 NEW ORLEANS, Feb 9.-The committee on postal affairs reported it inexpedient to change the present service. It was de- clared impossible for single State to postal arrangements adequate to present wants. The central government at Washington is recognized for present purposes. A southern Congress will here- after be called to form postal arrangements.
 A resolution passed approving the action ot the Montgomery convention, and the election of President and Vice President.
 A salute of one hundred guns was fired in this city in honor of the event.
 NEW YoRK, Feb. 10.-The Heralds Washington correspondent say, on or about the tenth inst, South Carolina will be ready to attack Fort Sumter.
 WAsHNGToN, Feb. 10.-Certain distin- guished Virginians, telegraphed Gov. Piekens to still forbear and not attack Fort Sumter. The Governor replied that he could not give definite answer until he received the Presidents communication.
 MT. Hayne in his reply to the President, assumed the independence of South Caro- lima and her right to everything within her borders.
 SAVANNAH, GA., Feb. 10.-Five vessels owned in New York, were seized yesterday by order of Gov. Brown.
 MONTGOMERY, ALA, Feb. 10.-Jeff. Davis of Miss, unanimously elected Presi- dent of the confederated States of North America. A. H. Stephens of Georgia, unanimously elected Vice President.
 MONTREAL, CANADA, Feb. 10.-The rail- roads in this vicinity blocked up by snow.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 10-The President has approved the twenty-five million dol lar loan bill.
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 WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-The President received Col. Judge as distinguished citi- zen of Alabama, but will not consider the object of his mission for the surrender of the forts and arsenals at Charleston.
 A dispatch from Savannah, Georgia, says the New York vessels recently seized by order of Gov. Brown have been re- leased
 Gen. Scott has issued orders that all United States troops in the district of Col umbia be put in readiness for duty on the 12th instant. No difficulty is anticipated.
 Hon, John B. Floyd, ex secretary of war, comes here next week. He declares that the charges made against him are frivolous and malicious
 Rumors are afloat of some new scheme for the reopening of the Tehauntepec route It is stated that several millions of dollars have been subscribed in New York for that purpose.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 11.-The muskets seized by the police on Friday, were yes terday placed unconditionally in the hands of G. B. Lamar, who has telegraphed the fact to the collector at Savannah, Georgia
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 WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-HousE.-Mr Craig of N O., offered resolution that the President acknowledge the independence of the southern coniederacy as soon as off cially informed of its establishment, and that he receive such commissioners as that government may appoint for an amicable adjustment of all matters in dispute.
 The resolution was referred to the com mittee on foreign affairs
 MT. McLernans resolution was adopted asking the President what steps have been taken to recover property seized by the revolutionists
 Mr. Sickles' resolution recommending the celebration of the 22nd inst, as a national holiday was adopted.
 A resolution that neither the federal gov ernment nor the people nor the govern ments of -slaveholding States have the purpose or constitutional right to legislate on or interfere with slavery in any State of the Union was passed by vote of l16 against f. Subsequently the last part was altered to any slave holding State in the Union-passed, 116 against A. The vote was reconsdered and resolution offered that neither Congress nor the people nor the governments of -slaveholding States have a constitutional right to- legislate upon or interfere with slavery in any slave holding State in the Union-passed, yeas l61 and declared unanimous.
 A resolution was offered for the appoint ment of select committee of five to in, quire whether the border States will con- sent to plan of purchase of their slaves by the government in order to prevent their following the example of the pulf States, and report a bill for that purpose laid over for debate.
 MT. Burnett of Ky, added an amend ment asking the reasons which induced the President to concentrate troops in Wash ington, and whether he has information that there is a conspiracy to seize the capi- tol and prevent the inauguration of Lin coln.
 SENATE.-Naval appropriation bill taken up and several appropriations for the Pen