Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1861-02-14

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versational. Chase, Of Ohio, expressed
himself as particularly gratifed with Ex,
/ President Tyler's speech in the Confer.
renee and assured him as most Of the
other members also did. that they were
willing TO 60 where Virginia led.
The hopes of union men are strength
ened. But little will be done until the
delegations arrive from Massachusetts,
New York and Illinois.
Mr.. Kellogg to-day received dis
I patch from a distinguished Republicau
from Springfield stating that be would
be sustained by many leading republi-
cans of that State in his proposition for
a compromise he has introduced into the
House. The Union meD. it is generally
understood. have elected majority in
the Va. Convention, which is hailed as
a great triumph for peace.
The great speech made to-day by Sen
ator Johnson, is the universal topic of
/ conversation. His denuncialion of Sc
cessionists was most terrific. He did not
hesitate to hold up as traitors the late
senators who had committed themselves
as leaders In secession and rebellion.
Mai. Haskin commands the company
of artillery stationed opposite the door Of
the Capitol. He wos in command at Ba-
ton Rouge when the arsenal was taken
by the State troops. The war depart
ment entirely opposes his canduct in sur
rendeaing.
A Committee Of New York Merchants
is here opposing the warehouse system
proposed in the new Tariff bill.
Mr. Bouligny is the only member of
any of the seceeding States who takes
an active part here in the proceedings.
The tellers to count the votes for pres
ident and vice president are Trumbull,
for the senate, Wasaburn and Phelps for
the House.
Several Alabama postmasters declined
to render per oentumn. They await
the action Of their State
Additional evidence combines to be re-
ceiyed Of the violation Of private cores
pondence in the South.
Another witness has been examined
as to the conspiracy to seize the Capitol
Nothing important was learned.
Secretary Black was nominated to-day
the successor to Justice Daniel, and Jno.
Pettit as District Judge Of Kansas.
All government telegraphic communi-
cations with N. Orleans is cut off. The
Sec. of Treasury is taking action in re-
gard to the late abstraction Of the reve-
nue. laws by the Collector Of that city.
1t is ascertained from an authentic source
that the laws will be inforced to the great
est extent practicable and on Union ba-
sis.
BURL1NeTox, VT, Feb g.,
The State delegates to the Chicago
Convention from Vermont met at Mont
pellier yesterday, and unanimously pro-
tested against the adoption of any plans of
compromise now before Congress.
GALvEsToN, Feb. 5.
The ordinance of secession passed on
the 1st inst by vote of 156 TO z.
The ordinance is to be voted on by the
people on the 23d of Feb. and, if adop'
ted, will go into operation on the I'd of
March.
Gov. Houston recognizes the Conven-
ton of the people, declares his attach
ment to the South. and desires to join the
Southern COnfederacy, but if none is
formed, then he favors the Republic of
Texas.
Fr. SMITH, Ark, Feb. 6.
The conductor Of tho overland mail
from Little Rock reports the arsenal was
taken possession of by State troops at
thai place on Saturday evening last.
The Texans have threatened to take
possession of FITS Washloe, Cobb, and
Arbuckle, in the Indian Territory.
1t is thought the forces at each Of these
forts is sufficient to protect them.
New YoRK, Feb. 6.
A salute Of "a guns was fired to-day in
honor Of Virginia.
The steamer Marion from Charleston
arrived to-day. Among the passengers
we're 6 wives of soldiers of Fl. Sumter,
and IL children. They represent the
garrison at Fl Sumter as in excellent
health. The strongest union prevails in
the company, and they looked forward to
an attack with confidence in their strength
and ability to repel an assault There
are rs soldiers and 80 laborers, all of
whom are now busy in mounting heavy
on the ramparts and in the
fortress yard. The majority Of the sol
diers are of foreign birth, about half of
these being Irish, and a large number
Germans The garrison is now supplied /
daily with fresh meats and provisions of |
all kinds from Charleston, although only |
brought il for each days use. The sup
ply Of salted meats and camp rations is
ample enough for long siege.
No reinforcements had been received /
when the Marion left, and from the sta
tement of the Captain, it would appear
that great difficulties would be met in en-
tering the harbor at Charleston with re-
or supplies.
WAsBINeToN, Feb. 6.
Mr.. Corwin awaits the action Of the
peace conference before pushing for a
Tote on his proposition.
It IS reported that the Minnesota Con-
rressmen have. advised the Governor Of
heir State to send Commissioners 10 the
Convention here.
The Indiana Commissioners have been
understood to be decidedly against com
promise.
The Presidents course IN relation TO
The proposition Of Col Hayne, is similar