The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-07
The NATIONAL CRISIS.
SECESSION OF TEXAS

SECESSION OF TEXAS
New ORLEANS, Feb. G.-In the convention to-day
aresolution to appoint commissioners to the now
seeding Southern States. was laid on the table.
Advices from Galveston to the 5th have been re-
ceived. The ordinance of secession was passed on
the 1st, there being only negative votes 1t
is to be submitted to the vote of the people on the
23d, and if adopted is to go into effect on the Cd of
March. Governor Houston recognizes the conven-
ton called by the people, and declares his attach
ment to the South, and expresses a desire to join
the Southern Confederacy, and if one is not formed
hopes Texas will form Republic. The secession
news caused great excitement in Northern Texas
THE PEACE CONFERENCE.
UNSUCCESSFUL EFFORT TO REMOVE THE INJUNCTION OF
sECREsY FROM TIE PROCEEDINGS.
WAsHNGroN, Feb. G.-In the Peace Congress to-
day resolution was introduced proposing to con-
conduct the proceedings with open DOORS This
was earnestly discussed, and the result was re-
striction upon the commissioners, prohibiting them
from communicating their doings to outside par
ties.
The commissioners are represented as being So
cialiy harmonious, but as yet they have discussed
no measure looking to political results.
SOUTTIERH CONFEDERACY CONVENTION
MONTGOMERY, Feb G.--The commissioners from
North Carolina presented their credentials to the
convention to-day and were rendered seats in the
convention during the open sessions.
The commissioner from Virginia is also in the
city.
The committee appointed yesterday in secret
session stated through their chairman, Mr. Mem
minGer, that probably they would report on Thurs
day plan for provisional government for the
Southern Confederacy.
Spanish Consul for Observation-Disclosures
Communication with New Orleans Inter-
cepted-Enforcement of the Revenue Laws.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The President has re-
cognized Don Uryal Spanish Consul to reside
at Charleston.
All Government telegraphic communication with
New Orleans is cut off.
The Secretary of the Treasuary is, however,
taking action in regard to the late obstruction of
the Revenue laws by the collector of that city,
and it is ascertained from authentic source that
the laws will be enforced to the greatest extent
practicable, and on Union basis
4 number of Republican members Of the New
Jersey Legislature, and others of the same party,
here urging their representatives, net to agree
any compromise which would compromise the
principles Of the party.
The United States steamer Mohican on Lake
Erie, will be put in commission the 1st of March.
ARRIVAL OF THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM FORT
SUMTER.
New YoRK, Feb G.-The steamer Marion ar
rived from Charleston this afternoon, having on
board the wives and children of the officers and
men at Fort Sumter. They were transferred from
the steamer Columbia, which got aground in at
tempting to get out of Charleston harbor, some
days since.
MORE TROOPS FOR WASHINGTON.
WAsHNGToN Feb. G.-The artillery company
which recently left the arsenal at Augusta when
it was seized By the Georgia troops has been tele-
graphed to come to Washington.
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
RALEIGH, Feb. 6.-The military bill passed the
House to-day. 1t provides for arming the volun-
teers and thoroughly reorganizes the militia
Stronger hopes entertained here of a settle
ment of Federal difficulties, and conservative men
are confident, but every body is for full ard
/ final settlement OF separation.
/ UNION MEETING AT FREDERICK.
FREDERICK, Feb. G.-An immense meeting OF
! Union men held here this afternoon at the
/ corner of Market and Patrick Streets when large
/ American flag with h,irty,tom stars was unfurled,
saluted by the band with "Hail Columbia" and
/ the singing of the 'Star Spangled Banner by a
/ number of gentlemen, the crowd joining enthusi-
! astically in the chorus. Speeches were made by
Messrs. F. j. Nelson, of Missouri, Eichclberger,
Hobbs and Casper of this county. Great enthusiasm
| prevailed, and the meeting adjourned with three
cheers for the Union, three for the national flag
and three for Governor Hicks. Old Frederick
| county evidently stands firm and true to the
/ Union.
REvOLUnoNART MOVEMENTS IN THE SOUTHWEST.
FoRr SAITH, Feb. 5-Advices received here by
the editor of the newspaper Thirty-Fjh Parallel
states that the Texans have threatened to take pos
session of the Forts Washita, Cobb and Arbuckle
in the Indian Territory. 1t is thought that the
force each Of the stations is sufficient to protec
them.
The Conductor of the Overland Mail, from Little
Rock, reports that the arsenal there was taker
possession of by the State tOops on Saturday even
ing.
CoNNECTICUT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
New HAVEN, Feb. 6.-The Democratic Conven
tion here has nominated Jas. C. Loomis, of Bridge
port for Governor Resolutions were passed il
favor of the Crittenden compromise and the repea
of the Personal Liberty Bills.
LOUISIANA DESIRES 40 COMPROMISE.
The following extract from a letter from pro
minent merchant in New Orleans, may be taken t
indicate the views and feelings of majority of tn
people of that section:
New ORLEAEs, Jan. 80, 1861.
was at the Capto a the assembling of the con
vention, and remained there until the vote on tn
ordinance of secession taken. 1t passed OF
Saturday by vote of 1l3 to II, and will he signec
by all except some five six members. Louisiana
is united on this question. There is but one voic
here. The convention will elect delegates, think
tomorrow, to meet the delegates of the seeding
States to organize government. 1t is absurd t
think of compromising now-it is too late. ! hat
made up my mind to that point when | was will
you. Why don't Maryland hasten to ia Ike position
with usit is her only salvatior; with a Southern
Conlederacy, with all the slave States, she ha
everything to gain. Baltimore will prosperity
she has never dreamed of. She will double heI
: population in five years. with Northern emigration
to manufacture for the Southern trade. Y our i'm
porting trade will be increased tenfold. You have
everything to gain and nothing to lose. To the
whole South see prosperity in divsion-to the
North, ruin Without the Southern trade, new
York and Philadelphia one-third too large
Mark my words, the distress there will be unheard
of. Therefore, think more of compromised il
finished, and the Union is broken up. Let US turr
our attention to reorganization; and the sooner
Maryland moves, the better. If she wishes to have
any influence in this Southern COnfederacy, ant
desires to keep the Capital where it is, she mus
act promptly. Her Governor has already placed
her in false position-let her hasten to place her
self right 1t is too late to look at the past
There was not dry eye in the convention on Sat
urday last when the ordinance Of secession passed
But let the "dead bury the dead" and hereafte
let US look to the future, and the organization of
new government. With love to all,
Yours, atfectionately,
u. G. l..
WISCONSIN,.
, MADISON, Wis, Feb 5.-The Legislature was il