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years, yon will infer that Virginia army will bt
something more than an organized militia.
THE C,NEECTICUr DEMoCRATIC STATE CoNvENrIoN.
New HAVEN, Conn, Feb. 6-The Democratic
Convention this afternoon nominated james G.
LOOMS. OF Bridgeport, for Governor, he having 81
votes, and Il. }. lngcrsoll, 1873; scattering, 90 a.
q. Hazard, If Enfield was nominated for Lieutc-
rant Governor, the remainder of the ticket the
same AS last year. Mr.. L0Cmis was introduced to
the convention and made a speech, accepting his
nomination and dwelling upon the importance of
preserving the Union, but without discussing the
matters III issue. The resolutions maintain that the
Union Is a confederation of sovereign and indepen-
dent States: that any trenching on their equality
is violation of the Constitution; iha, the present
condition of the country is owing to the sectional
spirit OF a great Northern party denying the
equality Of rights; that the doctrine of coercion,
instead OF c0aciiation, is pernicous AID should be
resisted as leading to civil war and destruction of
the moral and commercial interests of the people,
and will destroy the Union; and prevent its recon
strucilon; that the Critteuden Compromise, or
something like it, will harmonic opinions: that
our Senators and Representativ have failed to
meet the requirements Of their position; that the
Personal Liberty Bills should be repealed, and the
ticket nominated should be elected.
THE NEw YORK COMMISSIONERS TO THE PEACE CON-
FERENCE
The New York State Senate on Wednesday,
added the names Of Gov. John A. King and Gen.
John E. Wool to the names previously agreed
upon W tiie mouse, 10 meet commissioners from
other states at Washington, the House concurring
in these additions. The commission, therefore,
consists of David Dudley Field, New York: VIM
Curtis Noyes, New York; James c. Smith. Ontario;
Amaziah b. James, St. Lawrence; James S.
W WadeswOrth, Livingston; Erastus Corning, Alba.
ny; Addison Gardiner, Monroe; Green G. Bronson,
New York; VIM. E. Dodge, New York; John A.
King, Queens; John E. Wool, Rensselaer,.
The Heratd's Albany correspondent says that the
two names added was done through the personal
influence of Thurlow Weed.
The Republican portion Of the commission was
decidedly radical and against all conciliatiOn as it
originally passed the House, but with the two
names added the majority of the commission is now
for Cancellation, and will cast the five votes for
the State of New \ Ork in that Convention. The
State, nation and civilized world indebted to
" eed for this move, and in thus securing the ex-
preston of the State OF New York in favor of the
maintenance Of the Union, ard securing to poseri-
ty the blessings that must follow in amicably set
tling the question now dividing the North and the
South.
FRoM SPRINGFIELD
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. 6.-The President elect
and suite will leavo Springfield at A. NJ, on the
18th inst. But few st0pplges will be made on the
way, and indianapolis reached at 4 p. NJ. Cincin-
natl will be made on the following afternoon. No
further appointments yet made.
titz-Henry Warren, of Iowa, is in town. His
name is familiarly mentioned in connection with
the Postmaster Celeralship.
The report of the election of a majority of Union
men to the Virginia Convention was read with
much qualification by Mr.. Lincoln.
Horace Greeley left this morning for st. Louis
after lecturing to very large audience last night.
The radical Republicans derive good deal of com
fort from the invigorating influences his emphatic
anti-eompromise declarations presumed to have
upon the wavering members of the party. They
are in high glee over the gratifying assurance he
is claimed to have received Of the intention of the
President elect to adhere firmly to the doctrines
embodied in the Chicago platform. lie (Greeleyl
expressed n fear during his stay that sufficient
number Of weak backed Republican congressman
could be mustered to secure the passage of a com
promise measure before the 4th of March.
WASHINGTON RUMORS.
From the Correspondents Of the Northern Journals
THE PEACE CONGRESS.
As yet there has been no indication in the Peace
Congress justifying any opinion to the probable
action of that respectable body, because no propO
sitions have yet been offered. The exchange of
opinion among individual delegates has developed
a friendly and concilatOry spirit on all sides They
come here with the best dispositions and if the
same degree OF harmony should prevail in council
II at has been disclosed in the outside conferences
a good and substantial result may yet be reached.
VI hat influence any recommendation plan thus
emanating may exert upon the country or on the
States which have sent Commissioners, can only
be Known when it has assumed form. Some of the
deega. ions are radically divided in sentiment,
portion lnciininG to moderate measures and others
refusing any concession whatever. Several of the
free States are in this category, and the conflict of
views will be exhibited in the discussions and votes
of the Convention. The election of Mr.. Tyler as
president had no particular meaning, except the
respect due to one who had filled the chief magis-
tracy of the Union.
The Virginia delegates in the Peace Convention
will certainly contend earnestly for the adoption of
the Crittenden Compromise as a basis of settle
men, they declare it will be useless to offer anv-
thing to the Gulf States that does not secure them
now and forever, against any further encroachment
tl,E rTfYl,t L.
will come too late but, if one is offer
ed at ALL it must be fully up to Southern reauire-
ments. Should this be the actual stand taken by
the Virginia delegates it is useless to hope for any
such adjustment by the Convention, and even if it
were possible, Congress would certainly reject it.
The Kentucky delegation to the Peace Congress
conferred together for several hours last night and
agreed upon the general outline of plan of con-
cation, which they believe will satisfy both Sides
or rather which is thought to be fr,e from those
that have heretofore prevented
any approach to practical solution of the present
They do not consider it wise to submit
this proet tO.the public until it shall be more fully
maured and certain of.
The latest speculations in Republican circles
about the Peace Conference are to the effect that
the proceedings will be protraced until after the
Attn ot March. Delay is desired by nOn-compromis-
ers, in order that Mr.. Lincoln shall have the ecidt
of fpresenting propositions in his inaugural that
will lead to peaceful solution of the diiicultirs
THE FEELING IN WASHINGTON.
Since the Virginia election of last Monday, the
fears of cur citizens of a hostile invasion OF our
peaceful city have greatly subsidized Everybody
feels cheerful, and hopes that harmony will be re-
stored are now brighter than at any time since the
last November eectiOn. Petitions are pouring into
Congress from all sides from the North including
even Massachusetts,, advocating the passage of the
Crittenden resolutions. Senator Bger presented to-
day such petition from the Union Fire Company of
Lancaster, Pa. asking the adoption fthe Crttenden
Or Bigler amendments, or ANYTHING else that will
give peace to the country and restore the Union
The petition was printed on large sheet of paper,
which contained the lively colnrs OF the 'red
white, and blue" The heart of the people, North
and South, is for the Union. They cannot believe
that there is any good cause for dividing it and in
lndating this country with blood. If an adjust
nent is effected the Joy of the people will be great
er than it after the passage of the Compromise
measures in 1850. The greater the danger, the
greater the happiness and congratulations, if we
escape thererOm unscathed and unhurt.
Defence OF THE CAPITOL.
General Scott continues his preparation for the
defence of the Capitol, the protection of the ar
;hives, and the preservation of peace during the
coming month. Not only have thorough measures
by the Chesapeakehas been secured.
Fortress Monroe will defend the entrance, and Fort
W Washington, below Alexandria, secures the water
approach to the metropolis. The Naval School at
Annapolis is also point-d'appui, and it has been
orovisioned for six months. An abundant supply
If ammunition has been sent there, aud the old ship
Constitution is in condition to 10 good service. A
battery of Light Artillery was on Pennsylvania
avenue this morning, for exercise of men and
horses. 1t presented imposing appearance, and
the secessonists looked disconnected.
THE TARIFF.
Terribly are the New York merchants troubled
about the proposed Tariff, which evidently would
interfere with their profits. They button-hole Sem
bore Representatives-they talk to cor
they are lavish with invitations
o hotel dinners, where wine flows freely, and
where free tradeis introduced with the soup, and
made standing dish until the dessert comes in
New nglaud manufacturers also here, striving
o obtain reductGn-sOoner or later-in the du-
les proposed on iron and steel. If they cannot
AIRY it in the Senate the House, they hope to
make a dash in a Committee of COnterence-that |
daughter house of Industrial interests, where the
lights of mechanics and manufacturers have often
'een mercilessly sacrificed.
MISCELLANEOUS.
4 careful canvass of the House shows that if the
southern Americans vote for the propositions of the
Committee of Thirtv-three, as proposed by Mr..
COrwin, they can be carried by fair majority. It
5 very well known that a considerable interest in
he Republican party is opposed to any form Of
and will resist this in common with all
'ther modes of adjustment. But, on the other
land there is large conservative interest which
will Insist upon reasonable concessions, that do not
INVOLVE surrender of principle
The parading of United States troops on Penn
ylvania avenue every morning, by order OF Gen.
scott, causes deep indignation in the minds of |
Southern delegates to the Peace Congress. They
'egard these movements as menace and threat on
he part OF the North and it will undoubtedly have
he effect to retard peaceable solution of the diff
uties which the Convention have assembled to
,veTcamc.
MARYLAND MOVEMENTS.
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY.
In accordance with the recommendations of a re-
gnt mass meeting of citizens of Prince Georges