The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-18
The NATIONAL CRISIS.

VIRGINIA LrGIsLATURE-CoSsERyATIv AcfioN--PAs
SAGE THE HOUSE OF RESOLUTIONS ENDORSING rn
| CRITTENDEN COMPROMISE, ETC., ETC.
Richmond, Jan. 1.-THE Senate Committee o'
Federal Relations to-day reported series of reso
utions setting forth that in the opinion of the Gen
era Assembly Of Virginia, the propositions embrs
ced in Senator Crittenden's resolutions constitute
such basis of diustment would be accepted b.
the people of this Commonwealth. That cOmmis
sioners be appointed to the general governmen
and also to South Carolina and other seeding
States, with instructions respectfully to request The
President and the authorities of such States t.
agree to abstain pending the proceedings contem
plated by the action OF this General Assembly, from
all acts calculated to produce a collision of arm
between the States and the general government.
The resolutions made the order of the day
for to-morr Considerable opposition was mani
Tested and substitute offered.
The Governor communicated the resolutions o
the Legislature of New York with special mes
sage expressing the utmost dsdsn for the senti
ments therein contained. Closing, he says: "Tht
threat conveyed can inspire no terror with free
men," Tabled and ordered to be printed
The House adopted the resolutions reported by
the Committee on Federal Relations, comtempla
ting the holding of a national convention at Wash
ington, on the 4th of Febr uary, with an amend
ment that the commissioners appointed be subject
at all times to the control of the general Assem-
bly, or, if in session, to that of the State Conven
ton. This embraces an approval Of the Critten
den propositions.
THE ARKANSAS CONVENTION RUEsroN SUBMITTED TO
PEOPLE.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. l6.-The Arkansas Legis-
lature has unanimously passed bill submitting
the question of State Convention directly to the
people. who are to vote on it on the 18th of Feb
uary. If majority is found to favor the calling
Of a Convention, the Governor is empowered to
appoint day for its meeting.
NOMINATION. OF SECRETARY HoLT-THE CHARLESTON COL
LECToRsHIP.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 1.-THE President sent to the
Senate to-day the nomination of Mr.. Holt as Sec
retary of War. 1t considered in executive
session, and from all accounts the preliminary dis
cussion was of an exciting character. An effort
was made by its opponents to refer it to the Com
mittee on Military Affairs but this was as strenu-
ously resisted, and successfully, the motion of
ference being defeated by vote of thirtY-four
against thirteen
The objection made to Mr.. Holt by his opponents
is that he is coercionist, and this some of them
openly avOwed in the debate. His confirmation is
considered certain, and the subject is specially
assigned for consideration tomorrow.
The nomination of Mr.. Mc1ntire Collector of
Customs in the neghborhood of Charleston is still
suspended in the Committee on Commerce, to which
1t was referred.
vESTIoN REFUSAL TO SIGN THE SECESSION oRDI-
NANCE.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 1.-THE Senators and mem
bers of Congress from Alabama, have been in sus-
pense for several days, anxiously awaiting the Of
fcial announcement of the consummaton of the
ordinance of secession, and it there
trouble in the Convention
They notified to-day by telegraph from the
President of the Convention, not to leave their
seats until further informed. The trouble is in
the refusal of the delegates from North Alabama
to sign the ordinance unless the time for secession
is postponed until the 4th of March,
POSITION OF THE REPUBLICANS IN REGARD TO THE
CRITTENpEN COMPROMISE, &c &c.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 1I.-Although the Republi-
can Senator'S yesterday voted against the Critten-
den Compromise their chief objection to that
part which proposed to di vide the territory which
may hereafter be acquired, but measure of that
character confined to the present territory, meets
with some degree of favor from the Republicans
in both branches of Congress.
1t is known in most reliable Republican circles
that so far, Messrs. Seward and Bates the on Y
gentlemen selected for Mr. Lincoln's Cabinet. and
probably Mr.. Wells, of Connecticut.
The others will not be absolutely determined on
until after the arrival of the President elect.
FROM SOUTH CAROLINA-REPoRT OF THE MILITARY
COMMITTEE.
CGAnLEsroX, Jan. 17.-In the South Carolina
Senate to-day, report made by the Military
Committee providing for the raising of four com
panes of artillery, saying that the exigencies of
the times demand that South Carolina be placed On
a war footing to meet opposition from any quar-
ter. That the State should have permanent mill
tary establishment for garrison purposes in the
State Notifications.
This establishment, the Committee recommend
to consist OF regiment of infantry and battalion
OF artillery, of four companies, which will form
neuclus, around which the volunteers and militia
can rally. 1t will, besides, also be peace estab
iishnent, or furnish South Carolna's quota in the
army Of the Southern Confederacy.
The Senate went into secret session to-day on a
proposition TO lay submarine telegraph line be-
tween Charleston, Morris Island, Forts Moultrie
and johnson and Castle Pinckney.
THE LOUISIANA FoRTs-TRIUIPRAL RECEPTION OF THE
MILITARY.
CHARLESTON, Jan 1.-THE Courier has despatch
from New Orleans, dated the 10th inst, which
state that the troops which took the Baton Rouge
Arsenal have returned, and were greeted with
grand and triumphal reception.
The Arsenal and Fort Pike now garrsOned
by Louisiana troops The prompt action of Gov.
Moore in relation to the occupancy of the fort and
arsenal is viewed there a peaceful measure, and
generally sustained as patriotic and timely.
GEORGIA OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES BY THE ALABAMA
AND SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSIONERS
MILLEDGEvILLE, Jan. F.-The Sovereign Con-
vention Of Georgia assembled this morning at 10
O'clock. The only business transacted to day was
the reception OF the Commissioners from South
Carolina and Alabama.
Commissioner Orr, of South Carolina, addressed
the Convention, urging prompt and decisive action,
and was followed by Judge Shorter, the Commis-
soner from Alabama, in a brilliant and eloquent
speech in favor of mmediate tie secession. The import
ance of Georgia, the Keystone Of the Southern
Contederacy, was urged at great length by both of
the Commissioners.
On the conclusion of the addresses the Conven-
ton adjourned to 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
1t is reported that test vote, having a bearing
on the ordinance of secession, will be taken to-
morrow.
APPROVAL OF THE COURSE GOVERNOR HICKS.
HARRISBURG, Jan. 1.-THE House to day unan-
imously passed series of resolutions approving
the course of Major Anderson and Governor Hicks,
and pledging to Maryland the fellowship and cup
port of Pennsylvania.
UNION MEETING AT CUMBERLAND.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, Jan. 1.-THE people of Allie
ghany county, without distinction of party,
bed in Convention here to-day at this place to
the number of from three to four thousand. Great
enthusiasm prevailed, the universal sentiment
being in favor of the preservation of the Union
series of resolutions also unanimously
adopted endorsing Ma jor Anderson and favoring
the Crittenden resolutions, any other measures
that may tend to the preservation of the Union.
AFFAIRS IN CHARLESTON
We extract the following items from the Charles,
ton papers of Tuesday
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. !
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, Treasury Department, :
CHARLESTON, Jan. IA, 1861.
His Eacslleicy the Gouernor
SIR-l have the pleasure of reporting to your
Excellency the donation of two thousand dollars to
the public service of the State by liberal and pa
triotc citizen of Georgia, who desires that his
name should not be made public. Respectfully,
(Signed) C. G. MEMMINGER.
PATRIOTIC RESPONSE.
The call for hands for the works in defence of the
State meets a prompt response from citizens.
Mr.. G. j. d. Mccall, of Darlington sent down yes-
terday thirty-two hands, among whom are some
good carpenters, and has placed them at the dis
posal of the Quartermaster General
MORE LABOR FOR sULLIvAN's ISLAND.
Seventy three fine healthy negroes arrived here
yesterday, well provided with provisions and
blankets. They were sent to Captain Daley by
several patriotic planters of Williamsburg District,
and were Immediately taken TO Sullivan's Island
where they will be employed about the Fort.
ADDRESS TO THE SOUTHERN OFFICERS OF THE UNITED
STATES NAVY.
J. r. Hamilton, who resigned the position OF
First Lieutenant in the United States Navy to enter
the service of South Carolina, published in the
Aercmy address to the naval officers of South
birth, assuring them that the reduction of Fort
Sumter, too long delayed from motives of peace
and humanity, is necessary TO the honor and safety
of South Carolina, and that in this work the blood
other children will mingle with that of the sons OF
Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia, now
anziously waiting for the call.
''South Carolina" he saws, "trusted the plighted
word of your Commander in-Chief, the President