Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-02-08
Affairs at the National Capital.
Especial Dispatches to the Cincinnati Gazette.l

WASHINGTON, Feb. f.
The contest in Maryland between the
Secessionists and Union men, is becom-
ing very bitter, and threatens bad results
Gov. Hicks is much enraged at the
course OF denunciation pursued toward
him, and is more than ever resolved to
adhere to his policy.
The returns from Virginia are so far
favorable to Union. Even if the Seces-
sionists carry the Convention, which is
not likely, the popular vote will be in
favor of the Union.
A meeting Of citizens of South Caro-
lima resident in the District was held on
Saturday night. Much confusion and
acrimony prevailed, but majority were
opposed to the precipitancy of the State
into secession measures.
1t is substantially true, as I have
stated before, that Hayne sent an ulti-
matum to the President, and stated that
Fort Sumter would be attacked this
month if not surrendered or compro-
mise effected
| am authorized to deny report ex-
eSuSifClJ OilSuidteQ, do " u1SSeiSlouS III
the Ohio delegation upon the subject of
compromise. No formal meeting of the
delegation has been held on the subject,
and no difficulty occurred. A general
caucus of the Republicans this week will
definitely determine the course of the
party, and Ohio will sustain that action
The conference will proceed slowly
and cautiously. The Virginia delega-
ton consider themselves bound by their
instructions, and will accept nothing
less. Most Of the Southern delegations
are highly conservative and Union
The Delaware delegation are all for
Union Gov. Chase thinks the extreme
pretensions of Virginia will defeat all ad-
iustment; others are more hopeful There
will be bitter contest upon the right of
the Maryland delegation to seats, but
they will ultimately get in.
The matter of secret sessions has not
yet been finally determined upon. The
instructions given by the Legislature to
the New York delegation may prevent
their taking part.
The departure of the Louisiana Sena-
tors to-day was the only impressive ex-
odus of secession mem bers. that has yet
taken place.
The, galleries were thronged, and
large crowd had gathered on the floor
of the Senate Chamber. Mr. Benjamin
made fine oratorical display, and was
taken leave of by great many Senators
and Representatives He was quite a
favorite on both sides of the Chamber.
1t is said chat dispatch from Rhett
states that the Montgomery Convention
will delay action till it Is known what
the Border State Conference does
Two germans have been arrested in
Alexandra for uttering abolition senti-
ments.
A report obtains currency that the
first act of the Conference will be to re-
quest the President to discontinue the
concentration of troops at Washington
and abandon all attempts to reinforce
the Southern forts.
Secretary Toucey received dispatch
to light stating that Lieut.. Slemmer had
evacuated Fort Pickens, and that he had
reached Philadel pha in the storeship
Supply. He doubts the truth of the dis
patch, though it is from reliable source
In some political circles where it was
communicated, it created considerable
excitement. 1t is undoubtedly eanard,
as late reports say the troops were with
drawn from Pensacola.
An important caucus of Republicans.
was agreed on to-day 1t will be held
during this week, with reference to com
promise measures and the Border State
Conierel.c.
| learn from reliable quarter that
the President decided to hand reply to
Hayne, Ambassador from South Carroll
Ma, morrow; informing him that he has
no authority to negotiate for the dispo-
sal of the property of the Government.
Gen Scott has been closeted nearly
all day with his officers and Lieut.. Hall,
preparing, as is supposed, instructions to
Major Anderson. Lieut.. Hail hopes to
leave tomorrow, and Hayne will follow
him. Hayne, tonight, was informed
what the answer to him will be.
The Navy Department will at once
put in commission all steamers ON war
footing. This is reliable