Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-24
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NEw YoRK. April 21-The Herald's cor
respondent says that the outside pressure is
still for Douglas. but they meet with many
repulses from Southern men.
The Douglas mtn to-day teiegrapbed Sena-
tor Johnson of Tenn. to know whether he
would De Vice President on ticket with
Douglas. This is bid for the vote of Ten
nessee in the Convention.
Gen Lane has some very strong friends,
and his prospects are improving.
The Tribune's correspondent says the friends
of Mr.. Douglas, though still confident, are
not exultant, aud fear detection at some
weak point. They claim III votes at the
start, exclusive of New York and portion
of the South, and are also sure of his nomina-
tiol on the 4th ballot by the aid of Kentucky
an Tennessee.
Mr.. Bradley, of Ala, offers to bet $4,000
that be will carry every Southern State, if
Nominated and yet be will not vote for him
in the Convention. aF
Fernando Wood and bis followers arrived
here last night, and have established open
house at Sta ndrew's Hall. He is indignant
that tickets should be issued to Soft delegates,
a has been determined upon and will en-
deayor to create trouble in the Convention.
The Charleston Convention.
CHARLESTON, April 22.-The knowing ones
say that Fiournoy, of Arkansas, viii be tenn
porary chairman of the Convention, and
further, that Douglas will be nominated for
President and Stephens, of Georgia, for Vice
President.
The mass of Delegates appear confused
and uncertain.
The Wood Delegates and Illinois irregular
will be rejected.
New YoKK, April 23--Among the Charles
ton rumors there is one that Messrs. Corco-
ran, Slidell and Bright mean to invest two
millions OF dollars to defeat Douglas.
The delegates of Alabama, Mississippi. Ar
kansas, Louisiana, Texas and Florida held
conference and resolved TO stand by the Al
| ALBANIA platform, unless the candidate is per-
fectly acceptable.
The Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and
Rhode Island delegates are counted sure icr
Douglas.
CHARLESTON, April 90.
The Convention was called to order by
Judge Smally. Francis B. FIournoy, of A :
kansas. was chosen temporary chairman. and
VIM. +. Richie, temporary Secretary. PRAYER
was offered. Fisher, of Va, offered letter
from Wood, of tue New York delegation
Cochrane, of New York, objected to its read
ing. There was Considerable excitement
Fisher denied Cochrade's right to speak, say
ing he had resOlutson to offer. Cochrane
demanded the reading of the resolution. The
Convention decided the letter should be read
CochTane moved the adoption of the rules of
the last convention. Fisher claimed the floor.
The chairman decided in favor of Coehraue's
right to the floor Fisher protested and APP
peaied. increasing the confusion. The deci-
sion OF the chair was sustained by immenS
cheering. Fisher again presented the letter.
The chair decided its reception out of order.
A resolution was adopted for the appoint
nent of two committees, one on orgauiza-
Enn fha all her gtTla fial-
Arrival of the steamer Australia.
NEW York, April 23.-The steamer Aus
tralia has arrived at Portland with Liver
pool dates of the llth and Geographic adj
vices via Queenstown OF the 18th.
The Etna. North Briton, Teutunia and Full
ton arrived out.
The French and other continental Journals
accuse the English Parliament with iavoriug
the cOrtist attempt in Spain and the Sicilian
Instructions.
Heenan discharged on his own recOg-
nzance for 80 pounds with two securities for
70 pounds each, aud left Derby for London.
1t WAS considered certain that the fight would
occur on the 10th
FRANCE.-The Government reprimanded
the Pays and Patrie for publishing rumors
involving England with the Spanish and ST.
Gillian difficulties.
Flour dull; wheat active and unchanged;
Rentcs 69f zoe.
The King of Sardinia accompanied by the
British Ambassador is about TO make tour
of his dominions.
Galibadi took his seat in the chambers.
the Representatives of Turin and Hun
gary made a great anti-Austrian demonstra-
ton at the capitol at the funeral of a student
who died from wounds received from the po-
lice. Six thousand persons attended. There
was no disorder.
New YORK, April 23-The steamer Anstra-
lea has arrived at Portland with Liverpool
dates of the llib.
Cotton--sales of two day IL 900 bales.-
The market closed with declining teudeaey-
on inferior qualities. Prices irTeguia re-
Breadstuffs have al advancing tendency.
Provisions quiet. Bank rates have been adj
vanced TO per cent. Consols 942. Money
generally unchanged. Wheat firm; holders
demaud an advance. Corn advanced to IL
pence. Beef quiet. Pork steady. Bacon
quiet prices easier, but quotations I'M
changed. Sugar firm.
LIVERPOOL, Thursday.-Cotton--sa OF
days 1000 bales. Market generally I'M
changed, but gular--tavoring buyers
Breadstufis firm, but steady.
SPAIN-The Emperor OF Morocco has rati-
fed the treaty OF peace.
Ortega and three persons of the highest
rank were arrested at Calaudran.
The former will be tried at Tortona. 4
small body of Insurgents were defeated at
Billion.
A concordat has been concluded between
Spain and Rome. The German Rhine states
are making special defensive preparations.
japanese affairs are unsettled.
The Grand Duke of Baden proclaimed the
Independence OF the Catholic church despite
tie vote of the second chamber.
LvERPo L-Coiton sales OF two days to
SPECTATORS aud exporters 5000 bales.
Manchester quiet, quotations being barely
maintained.
Richardson. Spence & Co. quote Flour
firm 26>a30s. Curn--yellow 34s 6da35s Cd;
" bite 3Ia3Ss, Coffee quiet. Sugar firm,
LoNDON--Money is decidedly more strin-
gent-short bills 81. Consols 9I5.
The Sicily instruction is spreading.
Troops from Naples continued to be des-
patched.
An instruction at Naples broke out.
The Royal troops carried The convent by
assault.
The Rebels and arms were captured and
the demonstration crushed.
SPAIN.-Great efforts are making to capture
Count Monstemolin and brother.
Tie boundaries of Celia have been AMIGA
bly, arranged. Tue value OF the territory
ceded 10 Spain is three hundred million reals
Both Austria and Russia desire the nentrali-
" Ut Piedmont as il appears by Austria's
answer to 1huuvenal-
Prom Mexico.
NKw ORLEANS, April 23.--The steamer
Cahawba nas arrived with Havana dates oi
the 20th.
The captain-general has sent commission
er Ia, Washiuulun la euul,.r with the Ss,tni-a