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The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
Report of the Peace Conference.the Franklin substitute adopted! Washington, Feb. 27. --the Peace Conference has passed, by a vote of 9 to 8, the sub-substitute of Mr. Franklin. The following is the document: Sec. 1st. In all the present Territory of the United Sates North of the parallel of 30 degrees, 30 minutes of North latitude, involuntary services, except in punishment for crime. is prohibited. In all the present Territory, South of that line, the status of persons It is reported that the Virginia and North Carolina delegations are divided, a majority in each being against the substitute. This report is not, however, authentic. The Conference has adjourned. [second Dispatch.] Washington, Feb, 27. --The propositions before the Congress were voted on by sections. The first section, with reference to dividing the territory, was adopted by one majority. -- Indiana did not vote: Kansas and New York divided; North Carolina, Virginia
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], The surrender of the Government property in Texas. (search)
Congressional. Washington, Feb. 27. --Senate.--Mr. Powell moved to take up the Crittenden resolutions, which had been delayed for several weeks because the Peace Conference was in session, and he believed there was a plan on foot on the part of the Republicans to prevent any the conclusion by the Conference. As a proof of this he would read letters from the Senators from Michigan to the Governor of that State, advising the appointment of delegates to the Conference to prevent its action splitting the Republican party. One of the letters concludes thus: "The Union will not be worth a rush without a little blood-letting." Mr. Chandler said these letters were substantially correct. The Committee of Conference reported they had agreed on the Tariff bill, and it now stands passed. The Army bill was then read a third time and passed. A communication from the Peace Conference. was read. Mr. Crittenden moved its reference to a select committee, to r
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], Deaths from Fire. (search)
From Washington. Washington, Feb. 27. --All the employees of the Post-Office Department, and Department of the Interior, waited on, and bade farewell to the President to-day, also the Judges and officers of the Court of Claims. Dispatches from Texas say the arsenal at San Antonio, and some forts in Northern Texas have been seized by State troops, and some cannons at Brazos and Brownsville. There is no mention of Twiggs' surrender. A rumor that he had been shot by a soldier is evidently unfounded. The City Councils took farewell of the President to-day, and visited Lincoln, who addressed them, saying he had no disposition or intention to infringe the rights of any section. Much of the present trouble originates from our misunderstanding each other. He trusted when we are better acquainted, we will become stronger friends.
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 5 (search)
Death of an Army officer. Norfolk, Feb. 27. --Major Gwynn, U. S. Army, died in this city last evening. He had seen long service in the army, having been in the Seminole war and the Indian wars in the West. His remains will be taken to Richmond to-day.
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], Letter from Major Anderson to Henry Ward Beecher. (search)
From Raleigh. Raleigh, N. C., Feb. 27. --The Convention election takes place to-morrow. The Union clubs are holding meetings to-night. There is considerable excitement. The compromise sentiment is running strong.
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], "Fancy." (search)
Texas Convention election. New Orleans, Feb. 27. --Partial returns from Galveston, Harris and Austin counties give 1,840 against, and 130 for secession.
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], Lincoln in Washington. (search)
Northern Markets. Baltimore, Feb. 27. --Flour dull, and 12 cents lower — Howard street and Ohio $5.25; Extra $5.62. Wheat heavy — red $1.25@1.30; white $1.40@1.60. Corn active — mixed 65@57; yellow 57@60 Provisions dull. Mess Pork $17.25. Lard 10 Coffee firm at 12½@13 Whiskey buoyant at 19@19½c. New York,Feb. 27.--Cotton firm. Flour quiet. Wheat heavy. Corn 1 lower — mixed 66@68½c.; new 60¼ @64; Southern white 76@75 Pork firm — prime $12.50@12.75. Lard steady at 9½@10¼c. Suive — mixed 65@57; yellow 57@60 Provisions dull. Mess Pork $17.25. Lard 10 Coffee firm at 12½@13 Whiskey buoyant at 19@19½c. New York,Feb. 27.--Cotton firm. Flour quiet. Wheat heavy. Corn 1 lower — mixed 66@68½c.; new 60¼ @64; Southern white 76@75 Pork firm — prime $12.50@12.75. Lard steady at 9½@10¼c. Sugar firm-- Muscovado 4½@5½c. Naval stores steady Rice quiet. Stocks higher — N. Y. Centrals 79½; Va. 6's 77½; Mo. 6's 67½. Sales in New York, F