Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30
News from WASHINGTON.

The Republican" ratification meeting in
Washington, on Monday night, in front of
the City Hall, was largely attended by per-
Major B 3. French, Senators Doolittle and
Wade, Representatives Washburn Of Maine,
Grow and other Congressman. All the
speakers were enthusiastic in their predc-
ton of the election of Lincoln and Ilamln,
the only question being their majorltIes.-
Resolutions were adopted ratlfying the Chi
cago nominations, expressing patriotism
which embraced the whole Union; approving
OF the republican platform, and asserting
thar the republican party would, under all
circumstances bow to the majesty OF law,
and adhere to all constitutional require
ments.
1t is now rumored that the outfit and
crew of the Niagara may be transferred to
the Roanoke, which will be ordered u Bos-
ton to receive the Japanese on board after
they shall have finished their visit to that
place, and convey them, via Cape Horn, di-
rect to their destination. This, it is under
stood, is more in keeping with their wishes,
as they are not in favor Of recrosslnS the
Isthmus of Panama. 1t is also understood
that the Embassy will not leave Washing
| ton until next week. Their first visit will
be paid to Baltimore, thence to Phllade-
phia, New York and Boston. Some day
during the present week they will visit
| Annapolis, returning in the eyenlngto " ash
ington.
Among the magnificent presents to the
| Japanese, from the Government as we'll as
| from individuals, the President has directed
that there should be struck off splendid
medal at the United States Mint, in honor OF
the visit of the Orientals to this Republic
The order and the design have been prompt
ly executed under the superintendent OF
Colonel j. II. Snowden, director or the mint.
The medal, which is about the twice the
size of the old American silver dollar, bears
a beautiful likeness of Mr.. Buchanan, and
on the reverse an appropriate inscription
Three Of these medals have been struck III
gold, thirty in silver, and one hundred In
copper.
At the next executive session of the Sen
ate, John Appleton will be confirmed as
Minister to Russia 1t is not yet determln-
ed who will succeed him as assistant Secre-
tarv of State but William Hunter the pre-
sent chief Clerk, will be much pressed
Henry d. Johnson, present Librarian OF the
State Department., will also be confirmed as
C0nsul-Gencral at ConstantinopIe. Both
nominations were unanimously reported by
the Committee on Foreign Relations on Fri
day. Mr. Johnson will be succeeded rs IL
brarian by Mr.. Derrick, one Of the clerks IN
the State Department.
The Hon. Henry NJ. Philips, Of Pcnnsyl-
vania has been rendered by the President
the office Of commissioner 10 adjust the
claims under the treaty with Paraguay.
The violent storm on Saturday, unroo!cd
the mansion of Judge Douglas. The rain,
which was pouring in torrents, damaged
nearly every room in the house. Elegant
carpets, furniture, paintings, &c, were com
pletey ruined. The matter is made worse
owing to the fact that Judge d. is lying
very III with throat disease.
The Senate having got through with plat
form making, is showing disposition 10
press forward the proper work of the SEES
sion. Quite a large amount ofroutne bust
hes, was disposed of on Monday. The Mill
tary Academy bill was finally passed, The
Senate recednS from its amendment max
ing an appropriation for the support OF a reg
iment of Texas volunteers.