The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-30
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THE NEWS.


In the Senate yesterday Mr.. King, of New York,
introduced bill authorizing the President to call
into service the militia of the several States for
the protection of any forts, dock-yards, or other
public property which may be threatened The
discussion of the Pacific Railroad bill occupied the
balance of the day, and without final action upon
it the Senate adjourned. Mr.. Wilkinson of Min.
nesota, secured the adoption of an amendment for
Northern route, and in the course of his remarks
opposed giving S3G, 900 for a road through
Texas and Arkansas, States which contemplated
secession.
In the House, after the presentation of memo
rails in favor of the Cristenden compromise the
Overland Mail bill discussed, but not acted
upon. The Corwin report was taken up, and Mr.
Stevens, of Pennsylvania, made an antcompro-
mise and coercion speech. Mr.. Harris, of Mary
land, followed in strong Union speech and was
frequently applauded. He opposed secession and
called the North to pursue a conciatory course.
Mr.. Winslow of North Carolina, demanded guar
antees as the eon3i ion upon which alone the
South would remain in the Union, and Mr.. Van
Wyck closed the days debate with a speech in
favor of the enforcement of the laws
From Washington, we learn that Col. Hayne
South Cardinals Commissioner at Washington,
does not credit the reported proceedings of the
South Carolina Legislature on Monday, published
Yesterday, and it is also stated that he has not de-
manded of the Federal Government the surrender
of Fort SUMTER but is patiently awaiting the action
of the Southern Congress at Montgomery, which
assemblies next week. 1t is believed that the errand
of the steamer BROOKLYN to the South is of peace
ful nature, with view Of interceptng hostile de
monstrations on the part of the Gulf squadron.
ID IL
for the same purpose, his dispatches to Fort Pick
and the Naval Commanders on the Gulf were of
the most pacific character.
General Scott it seems has Conformation in his
possession accessible to the citizens" of Wash
ington. More troops arrived there last evening"
and the guard at the public buildings was increased
1t ia said that the necessity for these extraordinary
precautions is not appreciated by the citizens of
Washington.
a duel was fought on Monday the Delaware
line, between DR.. Jones, OF Louisiana, and Lieut..
Nelson, of Tennessee, the latter being wounded in
the hip. The difficulty grew out of politics.
1t is stated that the report that Mr.. Colfax had
received a letter from Mr.. Lincoln favoring the
Border State resolutions, is totally false.
BY the way of Richmond we have important in
tegence from Georgia. 1t is said that there was
a strong feeling in the mountain region of that
State against secession, and that prominent cit-
had declared his intention in of the seces-
sion of Georgia. to seize the Mint at Dahlonega in
the name of the Federal Government. 1t had not
been done, however, at last accounts The impress
sion at Miedgeve is that the people will gene
rally sustain the ordinance of secession, and CO.
operate in the formation of a Southern Republic.
Our telegraphic advices inform US of the almost
general movement of the Governors of the North
ern States in favor of the appointment of Commits
sioners to the Washington Convention.
We learn from Charleston that the Courier and
Nercury of yesterday, say that large var steamer
off the harbor on Saturday evening about
dusk, and made signals. 1t was also reported in
Charleston that suspicious craft had been seen
near the coast with some twenty men on board.
The Alabama Convention, in secret session on
Monday night, adopted resolutions instructing
their delegates to the Montgomery Convention to
insist upon the adoption of such measures as will
forever prevent the re0pening of the African slave
trade.
The United States revenue cutter Le,eis Cass, re
ceived orders to proceed to sea yesterday but her
captain refused to take her out of the harbor.
The State Convention reached New Orleans on
Monday, and commenced its sessions there.
Washington despatch informs that, owing
to the urgent remonstrance of Secretary Dix, the
Marine Hospital affair at New Orleans has been
satisfactorily arranged.
We learn from Key West, via Havana, that there
was a rumor there that force from New Orleans
had chartered steamer and had started for that
place to take possession of the forts.
The Legislature of Texas met at Austin on Fri
day and organized. A message received
from the Governor recommending the calling of
a State Convention. bill was passed directing
the Comptroller of the State to proceed to W ash
ington to collect monies due the State resolu.
tion adopted declaring that the Federal Gov
ernment had no power to coerce sovereign State.
The Washington Star says that the Messrs. Will
lard have rendered the use of their hall to the
Convention to assemble on the 4th proxmo. 1t is
the best place for the purpose in Washington with
the exception of the halls of Congress.
Ex-senator Mallory, of Florida teegraphed to
Washington On Monday, that if the steamer Brook
Ign should attempt to enter the harbor of Pensa
cola, the State troops would fire upon Fort Pick
ems.
The people of Centreville have patrol through
their streets nightly, for the purpose of endeavor-
ing to put stop to the incendiares that are prowl
ing about, several barns and out,houses having
been recently set on fire and consumed.