The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-22
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THE NEWS.
In the Senate, Mr.. Hunter resigned his position
as Chairman Of the Committee on Finance. Vari-
petitions were introduced from citizens of Penn
sylvania and Missouri, in favor of the Crittenden
resolutions. Mr.. Yulee resigned his seat as Senator,
in consequence Of the secession of Florida; his
colleague, Mr.. Mallory, also withdrew at the same
time, and for the same reason. Mr.. Clay and Mr.
Fitzpatrick resigned their seats as Senators from
Alabama. Mr.. Davis, of Mississippi, finally took
leave of his former associates, in brief but touch
ing speech. On their retirement, the bill for the
admission Of Kansas, was taken up by vote of &c
to l6 The debate on the Crittenden resolutions
was then resumed, but before any action could be
taken upon them, the Senate adjourned.
In the House, the Representatives from Alabama
resigned their seats, in consequence of the with
drawal of that State from the Union. Mr.. English,
OF Indiana, introduced resolution in favor of the
Crlttenden Compromise, which was objected to BY
the Republicans. Tke special order Of the day be-
ing the Report of the Committee of Thirty-three,
Mr.. Corwin, of Ohio, entered into a review of the
course of South Carolina for the past thirty years.
He denied that the Republican party had been the
cause of the present trouble and was willing to ac-
knowledge that slaves were property. The South.
he said, had more territory now than they could
possibly work; yet, they demanded extension
of it, he willing to admit New Mexico as a
slave State, to give them the old line of 36o 3O
lie ridculed the idea of the South having any
thing to fear from the Republican party. Mr.. Mill
son, of Virginia, followed with speech in opposi-
ton to coercion, at the close of which the House
adjourned.
Previous to the exciting debate in secret session
on Friday, upon the nomination of Mr.. Holt for
Secretary of War, the Senate unanimously con-
frmed R. M. Magraw, Esq, of Maryland, for con-
sui to Liverpool, in place of Beverly Tucker, re-
called.
The Florida authorities having interrupted the
passage of the United States mails, the Post-oice
Department Yesterday ordered the dicontinuance
of the office at Pensacola in that State, and direct
ed all letters addressed to that place to be sent to
the dead letter office. 1t is probable that other Of
fees in the State will also be discontinued.
resolution declaring the adoption Of the ordi-
nance of secession to be unanimous, adopted
yesterday by the Georgia Convention The ordi-
nance was then signed by nearly all Of the mem
bers, including Hon. A. II. Stephens and ex-Gov. H
V. johnson.
The Georgia delegation at Washington will pre-
sent their letter of withdrawal to the House this
morning All composing it, with the exception of
the two South American members, had signed it
last night; they expected to sign it this
ing.
The Convention bill passed to a second read
ing in the North Carolina House of Representa-
tives yesterday.
The Florida State Convention has adjourned to
meet again at the call of the President.
A special Cabinet meeting was held yesterday to
consider the special mission of Virgina's Com:ais-
sioner Ex-Presdent Tyler.
Another Union demonstration took place at Fred
erick city yesterday. a pole raised and speech
es made by Col. Maulsby and others.
1t seems that there has been truth in the rumor
that some of Major Anderson's men were dssatisf
ed with their position in Fort Sumter. des-
patch from Charleston states that the four soldiers
attending the Court in Charleston as witnesses in
trial there made an attempt to escape
yesterday by jumping from window Of the Court
room. They were arrested and returned to the
Fort. The news Of the secession Of Georgia was
received with great satisfaction by the people of
Charleston.
We pub lsh the amendments which Mr.. Douglas
has prepared to offer as a substitute for Mr. Crit
tendens propositions in the latter should fail
to pass. They will commend themselves favor
ably to the friends of peace and union.
We learn from Springfield, Illinois, that Mr.. Kel-
logg, member of Congress from that State, has
rived there mission to the President elect, to
obtain a definite and authoritative announcement
from Mr.. Lincoln with regard to the compromise
propositions in Congress. On the result of this |
mission, it is stated, will depend the future
of the Republicans in Congress
The Pony Express, with California dates of the
5th instant, passed Fort Kearney on Sunday. The
Legislature was to meet on the 7h inst, and Gov
ernor Denver, it is said seemed to have the most
positive support for the United States Senatorship,
though he is strongly opposed by the friends of the
late Senator Broderck. The gold product of Cali
fornia for 1860 was S42 1925, 900.
The Alabama secession ordinance and resolutions
received by the Virginia Legislature yester-
day. Beth Houses adopted resolutions in reply, to
the effect that the Legislature of Virginia was un
able to make definite response to Alabama until
after the action of the State Convention.
Wendell Phillips delivered a speech in Boston
on Sunday evening on the present condition of the
country. He said that he was glad that South
Carolina had seeded, and he hoped that all of the
slave States would go out of the Union as speedily
possible. The audience very disorderly
during the delivery of the speech.
Judge Bond has entered verdict of not guilty
in Mr. Whitneys case, on the ground that the of
ture) was committed at Annapolis, out of the uris-
diction of his Court, and further, that making
false return to the Legislature does not constitute
such a neglect or violation of duty, as is csntem-
plated in the Constitution, for dismissal
from office. These grounds are both technical and
do not touch the question of the substantial guilt
or innocence of Mr.. Whitney.
Logan, indicted for the murder of A. B. Kyle,
has been acquitted of the murder, but remand
ed to be tried for riot at the fifteenth ward polls
Ford is now trial for the offence, and 10
seph Edwards and others have arrived in Annapo-
lis to be tried in their turn.
The City Council met last evening, and large
number of memorials, &C., were presented in both
Branches. In the Second Branch communication
was received from John W. Garrett, Esq, giving
information in reply to inquiries addressed
him by that body, in reference to trans
portation over the Locust Point switch, &c.
In the First Branch Mr.. Thomas present
ed order inquiring into the manner Of bury
ing the dead at the almshouse who, he under
stood were not inferred in a Christian manner.
Mr. Phelps offered resolution for joint com
mittee to report whether additional Legislation
was required to encourage the formation of mill
tary companies in this city. The Comptroller sent
in interesting report respecting certain fees, &c.
The annual report of the Board Of Commissioners
of Public Schools, and the Trustees of the Poor,
were also laid on the members desks.
An account of the loss Of the fine and favorite
sea steamer William Jenkins of the Boston line by
fire. will be found in another place.
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