The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-05-19
LATEST N NEWS.
TELEGRAMS.
Especial Despatch.
LincOln'S 'SNOminstiOn-What they Think of
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LincOln'S SNOminstiOn-What they Think of
1t in Washington.
WASHINGTON, MAY lS.-The Republicans gen.
orally pleased with Linc0In's nomination, except
the immediate friends of Seward. Western men
reoiced at the selection: Pennsylvanians say
he carry their State. New England is salts.
fled. Democrats say it is strong nomination.
Mr.. Douglas remarked receiving the nteIi-
gence, at is strong nomination. Lincoln and
had hard words when we ran for the United States
Senate in 1858, but he is able and honest" The
Douglas men say Douglas is the only man proper to
meet this move. 1t is reported here tonight that
Everett will possibly decline running for the Vice
Presidency. 2.
The Japanese Presents to the President of
the United States.
WASHINGTON, May lS.-Tbe japanese presents
to the President were opened this morning for in
spection, and then transferred to the naval
mission to be delivered privately to the President
tomorrow in the name of his Imperial Majesty the
Tycoon. The articles of the most magnificent
description. Saddles richly embroidered and en-
veloped with gold and silver; silk bed curtains and
bed screens similar to those used only by the Princes
of Japan, and ingeniously elaborated; two swords,
such as worn by the Princes of Japan,
periOr to any manufactured either in this
country or France; paper hangings ornamcnted
with gold; lacquered ware, including writing cases
and lot of valuable miscellaneous articles, all of
them exhibiting the most refined taste and artistic
skill, and superior to any which have ever been
brought to this country from Asia This is the
opinion of those who had the privilege of minute
ly examining these valuable presents. ...
The Embassy have accepted the invitation of the
New York and Philadelphia Municipal Committees
to visit those cities, but have fixed no time for this
purpose. The naval commission, however, will
give the authorities four or five DAYS notice, so
that they may make proper arrangements for their
reception.
The members of the Embassy will probably visit
the Capitol on Saturday, and during next week the
other public buildings.
The United States Government having received
the japanese Embassy as Enyoys Extraordinary
and Ministers Plenipotentiary, the highest dipo-
matte Office known to our government, it became
incumbent on them to make the first calls on the
foreign Ministers resident in Washington, but re-
stricted this courtesy to those only representing
powers which have treaties with Japan, namely =
The Netherlands Great Britain, Russia and France.
Ihey concluded their calls to-day, Baron Stoecke
being the last in the series. There is how
ever, at present,no French Minister in Washington.
The Marine band will perform tomorrow
ming In the Presidents grounds instead of
at the Capitol, when the Ambassadors of Japan
with their officers are expected to be present. They
have as yet made no outdoor display on foot
During the proceedings of Congress this afternoon
much excitement prevailed, especially among the
Republican members of the House, concerning the
events transpiring at Chicago. Every fresh tee-
graphic dispatch seemed to increase the commo-
surprise and was not at once credited. 1t is said
that the first intelligence the subject reached
the Capitol in despatch from Mr.. Haskins to Mr..
Douglas.
Massachusetts Politics.
Boston, May IA large meeting of the Demo
Gratis of Charlestown, last evening, condemned the
course of Mr. johnson, the delegate to Charleston
from the Seventh district, in voting against Dou-
glas, and recommended that new District Con-
venon be held to instruct the said delegate in the
matter. 1t was also recommended that a State
Convention should be held to instruct the delegates
at large to vote for Douglas at Baltimore.
A large meeting was held last evening at Lowell.
b. L. Butler was sustained in voting against Dou-
glas by small majority.
Douglas Movement at Pitfsburg.
PlTTSBURG, May IA meeting of the Douglas
CLUB was held last night, j. r. Hunter, President,
in the chair. large number of leading Demo
Gratis were present
1t was determined to issue an address recon-
mendng the friends of Douglas to hold meeting
in the various precincts of the city, instruct their
delegates to the National Convention, and request
ing the county committee to call Convention on
the 9th of June, to instruct for Douglas.