THE NATIONAL TROUBLES: Proceedings of the Peace Convention at Washington; THE DISUNION CRISIS: Women and Children Leave Fort Sumter (2/7/1861)

New York Times archives – Times Machine ^ | 2/7/1861

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WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Feb. 6.

The Peace Convention had a session of four hours to day, during most of which time, Mr. MOREHEAD, of North Carolina, occupied the Chair, Mr. TYLER being too unwell to remain.

Mr. SEDDON, of Virginia, desired to proceed with business, and proposed to take up the Crittenden resolutions for consideration. This met with violent opposition, as most of the Northern Commissioners seemed favorable to delay, and an animated debate followed, in which Messrs. RIVES and SEDDON, of Virginia; CHASE, of Ohio; GUTHRIS, of Kentucky, and others took part. It was finally agreed to defer action until the absent delegations should arrive, and the Convention adjourned.

There seems to be a difference of opinion as to the prospects of harmony in the Convention. Mr. TYLER, Judge RUFFIN and a few others still believe there is a conciliatory spirit, but most of the Southern men profess to see beneath all the fair and patriotic declarations made a radical difference in views which must soon terminate the proceedings of the Convention unfavorably.

The Virginia Commissioners apprehend that the election in their State will be misconceived and lead to difficulty. The result, they say, only proves that their constituents are anxious to preserve the Union, and will await the action of this Convention hopefully. Should they be disappointed, then, they allege, there will be but one voice in the State, and that will be for secession.

The same view is entertained and expressed by the Kentucky Commissioners.

Five of the Tennessee Commissioners arrived this afternoon, and express the opinion that, unless the Crittenden or some similar propositions are speedily agreed on, their State will be almost unanimous for separation from the Union, although she may not join the Southern Confederacy.

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The National Troubles: Proceedings of the Peace Convention at Washington – 2-5
The Disunion Crisis; Our Charleston Correspondence – 6
General Political Intelligence – 6-7
Movements of the Politicians: Why Mr. Lincoln Hesitates to Call Senator Cameron to His Cabinet – 7
Mr. Douglas on the Secession Movement – 7-8
Editorial: The Aims of Secession-What is the South Arming For? – 8-9
Belligerent Journalism – 9
Editorial: The Fort Sumter Question – 9
Court of General Session – 9-10
Police Reports – 10