The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-17

BosroN, Mass., April II, $780,
yrilina Of the Neamship Spaaldisg- Sspposed Preferences
Of tie Nne England Delegates General Gushing Not to
Attend ne Charleston Convention Spocuiatjow in Re-
card to the Presidential NomjsaAon RE Viesos Of NO
England Business Kas-The Capialists Of Nep England
FAVOR Guthrie and Dichnsos-1Ae Reasons WY, DC.
me steamer spanldng, chartered to convey delegate
and other persons Charleston len this port yesterday
n ve O'Clock r. H. Hcr departure from the wharf Was
Witnessed by large concourss OF citizens who made the
aar ring with parting cheers. Very few OF the New Eng
hand delegates len in the steamer yesterday Most Of
fhsm proceeded TO Warrington many days aince and
portion wiz take the Spauldng at Baltimore.
You win doubtless hear, by way Of Washington, what
yexs the New England delegates entertain in regard to the
duty Of the coming Convention at Charleston When they
Ian homo they were believed to stand somewhat thus
Vermont and New Hampshire united and unanimous for
Douglas; Massachusetts sending majority for Douglas,
but yet under circumstances which may prevent the
statesman Of Illinois rom u any me receiving the vote
q the entire delegation. When the delegates were chosen
II admitted they were majority for Douglas, but the re-
moyal Of Austn Collector Boston, and placing in
se hands Of Whitney have complicated the state Of things
me- acceptance Of responsible Office from the President
a course makes IL improper for Gen. Whitney to confede
rate with Mr. Buchanans avowcd enemies, and that at
tode of Whitney has influences upon his personal friends
elected 70 be delegates in opposition to the President
vaich cannot be oreseen Nothing but the exigency Of
rcer q Charleston will unravel the complication
IN professional engagements Of General Cushing
se'ofe the Supreme Court at Washington,
On tne ~ instant, argue the Of Richardson Vs.
~ 6ostA and which win prevent his presence In the
An serves, by removal Of controlling mind
nom .ne oelesspn, 70 make its action more unfore-
movable sasounced, too that iness in nis family
prevents Dr. Loring AQm leaving Salem.
me two leading menu the Nsssachusetts deleration
who win ne in Charleston are General whitney the Col,
hector Of Boston and General Butler aavyer OF the Con
n0nweah ana democratic candidate for Governor IA N
mot likely 10 happen that these gentlemen win be agreed
IN opinion the Inc Of c,ndoct the delegation 4 to
pursue. n is believed that General whitney had ma
jorty Of the delegates wso, when they len Massschu-
sets, were inclined TO act With him.
The Maine delegation, though mot unanimously and per-
sstensy devoted TO the fortunes Of Douglas will
neved, east their carly votes ali fo him. Whom over,
Ms nominstiop becomes impossible, no man can predict
upon whom their votes win fsn. There Il much feeling
o. kindness good win for Jeaersoa 0avis both in
Name, Now Hampshire and Massachusetts,, snd IL ID not
~ all impossible that the votes Of the nrst ta States,
INST the last may, 1t come stage In the proceiings DO
cast Tor him.
dad theEc rs prevailing impression in Bost0n--not
eAap traced 70 source neither Of the
who, m the early progress Of The Convention, will b
most prominent, will eventually be nominated; that tho
bgc Of events win make their nomination i'm