The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-15
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FOR CITY INTELLIGENCE,
FOR LAW INTELLIGENCE.
FOR COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
FOR DOMESTIC MARKETS,
FOR SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
THE NEWS.

THE NEWS.
By the arrival of the steamer Nea0 York at New
York, we have three days later intelligence from
Europe. The Italian Parliament elections had re-
resulted favorably to the Ministry. Count Cavour
is returned from Turin, and Garibadi and Poerio
from Naples. Russia is increasing her army
Quotations of cotton by the last steamer barely
maintained. Breadstuffs at London had declined.
Consols closed at 9l5s. American railway securi-
ties have slightly advanced.
In the Senate yesterday, after the presentation
of memorials, the bulk of which were in favor of
conciliation and compromise, the consideration of
the Tariff bill was resumed, and Mr.. Hunter made
long speech in opposition to its provisions. Mr..
Simmons followed in defence of the bill, and after
an Executive session the Senate adjourned
In the House Select Committee of three was
raised to investigate the statement as to the re-
ceipt of public documents by members of Congress
from, secedine States The committee to investi-
gate the alleged conspiracy to seize the Capitol
reported that such conspiracy had at one time
listed, but does not now exist. Mr.. Branch offered
a resolution deprecating the concentration of
troops in the Capital, which gave rise to debate, in
which Messrs Kunkel and Webster, of Maryland,
participated, and the course of Gov. Hicks
freely commented upon. The resolution was final
ly tabled.
Our dispatches from Washington inform of
the adoption by the committee of the Peace Con-
gress, the resolutions of Mr.. Guthrie, of Kentucky,
as plan of settlement. These resolutions embrace
all the features of the Crittenden propositions, with
the exception that the word "slavery" is not used
but in lieu of it the term "involuntary servtude."
The Congress not in session yesterday, hav-
ing adjourned over until to-day in respect to the
late member from Ohio, Judge Wright, who died
on Tuesday evening. The committees report, as
adopted will be presented this morning and will be
debated, no doubt, for some days.
Mr.. Lincoln made two speeches yesterday, one at
Steubenville, Ohio, and the other at Pittsburg,
Pa. At the first named place his remarks were on
the will of the majority. At Pittsburg he alluded
to his own unworthiness, saying that it was more
by accident than merit that he has been called
upon to fill the high position he now does before
the country. Judging from the enthusiasm mani
tested before him, he could not see how the Union
could be in danger. After saying about in sub
stance above, he came to the sudden determina-
ton to hold his tongue, as he had done before the
election, thinking that the better plan.
Ex-Gov. Wise was serenaded at Richmond last
night and after acknowledging the compliment,
said he believed if Virginia would take a firm
stand, all would yet be WELL She should demand
the Government to vacate all the disputed forts
and arsenas, and then act as mediator between
the North and South.
The Minnesota resolutions, favoring coercion,
were presented in the North Carolina Legislature
and were ordered to be returned from
whence they came.
The Louisiana Convention adjourned on Tuesday
to meet again on the 4th of March, to await the
action of the Southern Congress.
The recent mild weather has occasioned general
thaw at the North. The ice gave way the Hud-
son river on Wednesday, and then rapidly rose
and caused great damage at Albany and along its
course. At the latest accounts the food was sub
siding.
In the Southern Congress, at Montgomery, yes
terday, several models for the flag of the Republic
were presented and referred to the Committee ap-
pointed to report the subject. The most of the
day was spent in secret session.