The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-21

garded Maryland as peculiarly circumstanced an
in my judgment such thing must end in the des-
truction of Maryland. The gentleman VINO wrote
to me from Washington spoke of there being an
organization to attack the capitol aud District,
he had heard it talked about commonly any
thing else. l have been told by any person
that he knew positively there was such an organi-
ZatiOn. | have never communicated to Gen. Scott
that there was such a conspiracy. / have had a
very limited correspondence with him, the whole
OF it since the troops have been ordered here -
But as be and | were both public functionaries
L hardly consider it proper to state what has
passed between in that way. | believe that
there was at one time an organization to attack
the public property in this District, but | do not
believe 1T exists now, though it may. have no
doubt that there are secret organizations in Baltl
more, limited in numbers and power, for the pur-
pose of thwarting the regular course of public af
fairs not to attack the public property in this Dis
trict This is mere opioniOn, based upon such in
formation as have stated here. But cannot put
my finger upon any fact directly connected witl it,
Virginia State Convention.
RICHMOND, Feb. 20.-A large number of resolu-
tions on Federal Relations were offered in the Con-
vention to-day. They generally express attachment
to the Union and desire an equitable settlement,
but denounce coercion and declare the purpose to
resist it. Others declare that the union of the
South is the safety of the South, and that each
State should speedily resume the powers delegated
to the Government.
A resolution was tabled for raising a committee
to inquire whether any movement of arms or men
has been made by the General Government TO any
fort or arsenal in or bordering Virginia, indi-
eating preparation for an attack or coercion.
A resolution for holding a Convention of the
Border States at Wytheville on the last Thursday
in March, offered aud referred.
A resolution was offered calling on the Commits
sioners to the Peace Conference for information
whether any settlement acceptable to Virginia is
Il-llyy tn a-t1lf Tail
Mr.. Clemens made speech denying the state
ment that he had franked ncendiary matter to free
negroes in Virginia, and pronounced the franks
fOrgereS.
but sixteen counties had been heard from, and the
majority for a reference of the action of this Con-
vention to the decision of the people 52,S57.
Second Despatch.
RICHMOND, Feb. 20.-HOn. J. }. Crttanden will
be invited to address the people here on
national questions by large number of prominent
men.
In the State Senate to-day, Mr.. Douglas offered
joint resolutions setting forth that there lad been
sent to Virginia resolutions from Northern Legis-
latures, and that Virginia reiterated her declared
purpose of resistance, and pledges herself to meet
force by force in the effort to maintain the true
principles of the Constitution and uphold the com
mon rights Of the slaveholding States. 1t was
ordered to be printed.
The Michigan reso utions will be sent back with
out comment.
REJOICING AT MOBILE.
MOBILE, February l9.-The Tribune office was il
Illuminated last night in honor of the Inauguration
of President Davis.
SEIZURE OF FORTS cuADBouRNE AND BELKNAP by TExAs
TROOPS.
Fort SMITH, Feb. 20.-The overland mail coach
from Sherman, Texas, brings report of the Sci
zure of Forts Chadbourne and Belknap by Texas
troops. Also, the seizure the overland coach
and mail and other property, the agents and en-
ployees of the Company being impris oned.