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Southern Congress, Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 5. --The Convention met at noon. R. W. Barn well, of South Carolina, was chosen temporary Chairman. An impressive prayer was delivered by Rev. Basil May. On motion of Mr. Rhett, Howell Cobb, of Ga., was chosen permanent President. Johnson F. Hooper, of the Mail, was elected Secretary. All the delegates were present except F. Martin, of Fla. In the course of Mr. Cobb's address on taking the chair, he said. The occasion which has assembled us together is one of no ordinary character. We meet as representatives of sovereign and independent States, who by their solemn judgment have dissolved all the political associations which connect them with the Government of the United States. It is now a fixed and irrevocable fact that the separation is perfect, complete and perpetual. The great duty now imposed is to provide a Government for our future security and protection. We can and should extend our late sis
Later from California. Fort Kearney, Feb, 5. --California dates are to the 19th. The Governor's message is stongly Union. Letters from Congressmen Scott and Burch, advocating a Pacific Republic are strongly denounced by the California papers. Judge McAlister's decision confirms the new Almeda quicksilver mine claimants against the Government. The Republicans and Democrats had coalesced to elect a Federal Senator.
From Louisiana and Texas. New Orleans, Feb, 5. --The Custom-House opened yesterday under the custody of the State authorities. Rumors reached the city yesterday, that Texas has passed the Ordinance of Secession--154 to 6. The sentiment was in favor of uniting Texas with the Southern Confederacy.
North Carolina Legislature. Raleigh, N. C., Feb, 5. --The Senate passed a general stay law to-day. The House is employed on the military bill. The militia will be thoroughly reorganized.-- Volunteer companies are to be raised and armed. The news from Virginia plates some and depresses others. It is all the talk to-night.
The National Convention. Washington, Feb, 5. --Ex-President Tyler, in taking the chair of the National Convention to-day, delivered an address which is eulogized by those present as highly patriotic and conciliatory. The proceedings were chiefly confined to the expression of views in conversational debate.
From Pensacola — a truce declared. New Orleans, Feb. 5. --At Pensacola on the 2d, a truce was concluded between the United States and "allied forces. " The Mississippians return home on Monday. The Alabamians are to remain until relieved.
Trude. Louisville, Ky., Feb. 5. --The New Orleans Custom-House refuses to deliver goods to Louisville importers unless the Louisville surveyors will grant cancelling certificates for goods and duties.
A Speck of War. Albany, N. Y., Feb. 5. --Gov. Morgan is said to have received a message from Gov. Brown, of Georgia, demanding the immediate return of the arms taken from the steamer Monticello, at her wharf in New York. Gov. M. has not yet replied.
From Charleston. Charleston, Feb. 5. --Nothing of importance is transpiring here. The report in the N. Y. Times that Fort Sumter has been reinforced is false.
Texas. New Orleans, Feb. 5. --Advices from Texas say the secession ordinance, it is believed, will be submitted to a vote of the people, and a new Convention called to assemble March 2d.