Nebraska advertiser., 1861-02-07

maintain forces to make wal on States
which may have seeded.
Mr.. Sherman refused any such amend
menf.
The bib as originally reported was
passed, l24 against As. The opposition
coming from the Democratic side.
Mr.. Washburne Of illinois moved "a
proceed with the consideration of the
Senate resolution providing for a joint
committee 10 count the votes for Presi-
dent and Vice President. and notify per-
sons chosen Of their election. Carried.
Messrs. Washburne. Adrian, Ely, Or
son and Craig, were appointed such CON-
mittee on the parEof the House.
ALBANY, Feb. g.
The Republicans in caucus on the 18th
ballot, nominated Ira Harris Of Albany,
to succeed Mr.. Seward in the U. S. SEN
ate. His principal opponents were Hor-
ace Greeley and VIM. Evarts.
RALEIGH, N. c., Feb g..
The State Convention is the leading
topic Of conversation here. Several mem
bers of the Legislature have gone home
to prepare for the coming elections Of
delegates.
Volunteer companies are forming
throughout the State to be ready for any
emergency. 1Wg rFFhTr
L4 IAl-1A BosToN, Feb. 8.
A grand and enthusiastic meeting was
held last night in the City Hall at Char
lesion. The speakers included Messrs.
Everett, Saltonstall, Dana and Frothing-
ham. The following resolutions were
adopted:
Resolved, That we most heartily con-
cur in the sentiment Of the distinguished
Republica leader, Mr.. Seward, that the
question of slavery is not now to be TAX
en- into account, that we are to save the
Union, and then we shall save all that
is worth saving.
Resolved; That we earnestly hope that
the Crittenden's resolutions will be adop-
ted as a basis of settlement of the i'm
pending perilsI of the United States.
New YoRK, Feb. 4.
We have late and important news from
the home squadron. The commander
in-chief receieed orders through Colonel
Pickens from Washington to send i'm
mediately to follow the U. S. steam frig-
ate PowhaAan, the Sabine and the sail
ing corvette St. Louis. A sham battle
ensued. After which a thorough exam
nation of the position Of the squadron
showed that every ship was deficient in
provisions, & it would be madness to seud
them on a hostile mission in such q state.
The vessels probably went to Havana for
prsvisiens.. Serious dissatisfaction ex-
listed among some of the officers when
their destination was made known tothem
Several immediately resigned. Intense
excitement existed in tie squadron, and it
was found necessary to give orders pro-
hibiting all officers and others from com
municating political news in their letters
as they would be opened and read.
Fit. Sumpter has been reinforced by
the steamer Brooklyn, which landed up
wards of 5000 troops at the Fort by
means of row boats with muf1ed oars.
The facts show that the government is
unable to get any of its orders South, I'M
less sent by special messengers. The
dispatches by Sec Dixto Hemphil Jones,
special agent Of the Treasury Depart
ment now at New Orleans, was stopped
on the 29th at Montgomery, Ala. byor-
der of the Governor of that State, and
forwarded to the Governor of Louisiana,
thus preventing the arrest of the nOtOri-
Gus traitor Capt. Brushwood. The dis
patch was as follows:
Washington Jan. 29.-To Hemphill
Jones: Tell Lieut.. Caldwell TO arrest
Capt. Brushwood, assume command of the
cutter McClearnand, and obey the ms
.tructions / gave through you. If Capt.
Brushwood after arrest undertakes to In
terfere with the command, of the cutter,
Lieut.. Caldwell will treat him as a mutt
neer. If he attempts to haul down the
American flag, shoot him on the spot
Signed, ]. A. Dix, Sec. Treas.
The Times correspondent telegraphs
On the I'd that Col. Haynes c%ommunica-
ton was completed and declined at q late
hour.
Col. Hayne leaves on Monday. He
thinks there will be no attack on Fl.
Sumter until the organization of the
Southern republic. unless an attempt be
made to re Enforce.
Capt. Ingraham, of Kosta celebrity,
rendered his resignation to-day to Sec'y
Toucey, who declined to receive it, and
begged him to reconsider. He agreed to
withhold it till to-day, when he will insist
on its acceptance.
WASHINGTON, Feb. A.
The President has again counterman-
ded orders of Gen Scott for additional
troops here.
An officer Of the navy lust from Pen
saeola states that great INSTRUMENTATION
exists among the volunteer troops, and
some OF them were deserving and return
ing home disguised.
A rumor is aaoat that Fort Snmpter
has been attacked.
There has been no dispatches from
Col. Anderson for three days.
The Virginia Commissioners will Of
fer tomorrow to the Border State Con-
vontion a resolution deprecating force
towards a seceeding State. If this is
voted down, the Slave States will secede
Col. Henderson has resigned
The Border State convention has re-
solved to hold their session with closed
doors. Not allowing editors or report
ers to be present. A committee Of Sc