Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-06


4 .PkAcE CoSelEss.-As indicated by IN yester
| day, Hon. John Tyler, Of Va, was appointe,
permanent President Of the Peace Congress nov
In session at Willsrds', and Hon. 8. G. Wright
OF Ohiv, Secretary
feared they had committed an error in appointin,
him to preside over the deliberations, as a Ioni
| separation from deliberative bodies had rendered
their rules unfamiliar TO him, while the variabl
state OF bis health was sufficient reason alone 70
declining the honor conferred upon him Th,
voice Of Virginia had invited her co-Statcs q
meet her In council. In the Initiation OF Cd,
Government that same voice was heard and com
piled with, and the results of seventy odd wear
had fully attested the wisdom Of the decisions
adopted The urgency Of her call was no les
great then than 1t was years ago. He referred In
an eloquent manner to the prom ptness with which
the states had responded to the call and expressed
the trust that they would prove themselves worthy
OF the great occasion. He thought their ancestor
had committed a blunder in not having fixed
upon every NH decade for a call Of a general
On the contrary, they had made the difficulties
next 70 insurmountable to accomplish amend.
ments to an instrument which was perfect for five
millions Of people, but not wholly 90 az to thirty
millions. He thought their patriotism would sur.
mount the difficulties, however, IL they would
accomplish one triumph In advance, the triumph
over party. IL that was done, and the country
rescued from danger, one long, loud shout Of Joy
ohu Sidouc88 WOulo Ie8OunQ throughout the land.
Much feeling was manifested by the Conventio on
during his remarks, and at the conclusion the
members hocked around him with words Of con.
graduation and confidence.
Mr.. Chase, of Ohio, assured Mr.. Tyler that they
"wsrs ready to Jfoiior ichsn Virginia led, as she
pursued only the path of rirtus and honor; >, and
all expressed themselves az being confident OF
success and continued prosperity for the Union.
III Is probable that all the States which have
appointed Commissioners will be represented to-
day, when the regular business Of the conference
Will be commenced.
To-day The Convention met today at 10 m.
1t Is understood that the Commissi oners pre-
sented their credentials, which were referred to
Connecticut's delegation arrived last night
They are Roger Balwin, Chauncey 8. Cleveland,
Gen. Jas. +. Pratt, Robbins BartelI, Andrew g.
Treet, and Judge Chas McCurdy.
1t was believed that the Convention will,
to day, discuss the propriety of employing a pho
nographic reporter, to take an accurate report of
the debates; and, also, the propriety Of having a
carefully revised report made up by one of the
secretaries, for publication, in order to prevent
garbled or one sided statements from going abroad
to prejudice the action Of the Convention in the
minds Of the public, well to allay public ex-
element on the subject Of their deliberations
ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO BREAK INTO THE UNITED
STATES PENlTENTIARY.-A scantling with kleets
nailed on for the purpose Of steps was discovered
on Monday morning, by one Of the night wall
guards, laying by the side Of the eastern wall of
the Penitentiary; and no doubt but an entrance
would have been effected II they had not discov-
cred the night wall guards, which have been re-
Gently appointed to this station. There are at
present about dozen convicts, whose terms ex-
pired within a short time, and have been dis
charged, now prowling about the city, and who
are familiar with all parts Of the prison, and no
doubt are the main source Of the many depreda.
lions committed In the city.
The LIGHT ARTILLERY PARApK-The U. 9.
Light Artillery Company, Lieut. Fry command
ing, passed down the avenue this morning, with
sumo the purpose of the commanding officer is to
keep his men and horses In good condition, by
frequent drills and parades. The Government
reservations are in fit condition for the exercise
Of troops upon them at this time; otherwise, our
citizens might have opportunities of witnessing
the splendid light-artiilery drill, which was so
admired when the battery of the lamented Ring
gold visited this city some years ago.
TIE NATIONAL RIFLEs.-Last night this corps
paraded, numbering sixty men, under command
of Capt. T. Schaefer. They marched to the
vicinity Of the Presidents Mansion, where they
spent some time In company drill Upon their
return to their .armory at Temperance Hall an
election was held for first lieutenant, in the
place Of A. Ross Fisch, resigned which resulted
In the promotion of Duport Davis, first sergeant
fourishing condition. numbering about one hum
dred and twenty men. Thev design making a
parade Of the entire corps on the I'D inst.
LAST WEEK was bad one for Alexandria. We
got two heavy blows we believe on the same day
The House Of Delegates passed bill for stranglng
our Manassas Road by the Strasburg cutoff, and
the House Of Representatives gave its sent to
the bin for suangling the Alexandria, Loudoun
and Hampshire Road, by the Georgetown cutoff.
AleLandyid Sentinel.
THE AQUA CREEK mail steamer on her tip
down the river yesterday, got aground on Sherf-
dams Point. The pilot came up to the city, pro-
cured tug, and succeeded in getting the steamer
of She passed up yesterday afternoon without
stopping at this place.-Alsz. Gazette, yesterday.
Tomorrow NIGHT concert will be given at
Odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard, by the young
direction Of Prof Daniel. quartette of young
gentlemen will assist upon the occasion. A fine
entertainment may be looked for.
LoBsrRRs-The finest lot of Holsters fiu.t re-
ceived from BOSTON, we have seen this morning
at Emrich's Restsurant-one of them weighs no
less than 20 lbs. Mr. Enrich will serve them up
to bis customers, In his usual satisfactory style,
call.
DRowNED.-A brakeman on the Orange and
Alexandria railroad, named Daniel Stonnell, was
drowned about O'Clock Sunday morning in
Harris Creek, in Amherst county, near where IL
empties into James river. Stonnell was about "a
years Of age, and was from Alexandria.
CIRCUIT CouRT.-To-day, the court took up the
case Of Thos. Carberry agt. J c and ii. A. Will
lard. Action to recover money alleged to be due
on account Of rent.
A GRAND MUSICAL sOIREK will be given at the
Smithsonian on the evening Of the 22d Of Feb
ruary, for the benefit Of St Matthew's Warrington
Infant Asylum.
TONIGHT Mr.. WILLIAMS delivers his second
lecture on China and Japan. The subject for the
evening is 'The Civilization Of the Chinese"
The STEAMER George Page was taken from her
route yesterday for the purpose Of undergoing re-
pairs.
HosTETTER's STOMACH BIrTKRs.-This prepa
rston has acquired its Immense celebrity net by
nowery advertis ements, bat frOm plain stateme hts
of its properties and effects verified by every ind
vlduai who has give il q Trial. What the afver-
tlsements Of the propIstors promise, the medic ne
iably performs, and hence the pc Duls ia Tn in
its viftues. 1t acts as gentle stimulsnt On the
stomach and subsidiary organs, commun;cann in
this way an amount OF vigo equivalent T. that oil
which the patient may have been deprived by SEX
ness. Their nature Is sustained, whils the Biters
Alternative ard anti-blllous m .dIcine relieves
the ~ stem of ali morbid matter. and lmparts reEu-
iarity TO the secretIons This is he simple phi
ply Of the cures of diarrhGa. general debility, IN
termttsnts, liver comp plants, chronic melancholy
hysterea. headache, Oh lie, fatuleEce. dc. whicf