February 15, 1861; The New York Herald
The committee of the Peace Convention to whom was entrusted the task of devising an adjustment of the troubles of the nation were busy at their work yesterday. Everything has, it is reported, been arranged, on the basis of Mr. Guthrie’s proposition, excepting the territorial question. On this point, while the border State members desire a permanent settlement, by including all territory now held or that may be hereafter acquired, the Northern republicans desire a temporary settlement by applying the compromise to existing territory only. The committee will probably report a plan to the Convention today.
The ten cases of muskets intended for Georgia, and seized by the police, have been replevined by H. B. Cromwell & Co. The gunpowder seized by the police on Wednesday, and also intended for Georgia, will not, it is said be replevined, as the legal proceedings would probably cost as much as the articles are worth. Proceedings, however, may be taken, in order to strengthen the admitted illegality of such seizures.