The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-06-04

auu oP'c associations of the country are
su1ueIeu ana the kindly social relations of North
ana South seriously impaired. The national uorsa
1t Representatives lowering on the yarca nf
chy, requires weeks to effect the org.n;,ot;on
which ought to be the work of an hon. I'D -
holds its sessions, (many Of its me mbers am told
armed with concealed weapons on the crust oC n
Tolcano. The candidates for the Presidency repre-
enting respectively the dominant sectional ideas
will, at the ensuing election, in all probability be
Imported by purely geographical vote. In other
words, we are already brought to pass, at which
North and South cannot and will not co operate in
he periodical reorganization of the government
Can such state OF things long continue, es-
'eclally with the ever-present risk of new causes
u evaporation? own that it seems to me impos-
soe, unless some healing course is adopted that
he catastrophe, which the mass of good c,t,zeps en-
much deprecate, should be much longer DELAYED -
a spirit OF patr1otic moderation must be called
INTO action throughout the Union, or it will as
'ufedly be broken up. Unless the warfare of in
iammatory speeches and incendary pubcotionsis is
abandoned and good citizens, as in l776 and 1887.
North and South, will agree to deal with the same
clements of diScOrd for they existed then as now)
rs our fathers dealt with them, we shall but for a
very few years longer be even nominaIlv brethren
If one family. The suggestion that the Union can
De maintained by the numerical prednminance and
military prowess of one section, exertrd To c0erce
he other into submission, is in my Judgment, as
as it is dangerous 1t comes
oaded with the death smell from fields wet with
brothers blood. If the vital principle of all repub-
can government is ''the consent of the poy-
erned, much more does union of coeuua SOve-
reign States require as its basis, the harmony of
Its members, and their voluntary operation in
its organic functions Believing, for these reasons
that healing counscls must be listened to- if we are
much longer to remain one people, | regard the
ate National Union Convention as n mnvem ent in
The right direction | could wish that it had been
earlier assembled; with less exclusive reference to
ntiicia nominations, and with more comprehen-
,ive representation, If possible, of the conflicting
n "a In col a,,,I.
In OF binary times admit that third parties are
Objectionable, but in the existing state of affairs if
there is to be any escape from the present
conflict, it would seem that commencement must
be made with such a meeting as that of the 9th and
10th at Baltimore. 1t was fair representation of
conservative opinion of the country, and the calm
ness, gravity and good feeling with which its pro-
ceeolngs were conducted, cannot be too highly
praised.
In adopting as its platform the Constitution
without note or comment, the convention as it
seems to me- pursued a wise and patriotic course
NO other course was thought of in the earlier days
of the Republic. Electoneering platforms are
almost without exception cquivocal and delusiye
1t is objected that differ as to the meaning of
the fundamental law; but they differ not less as to
any gloss or commentary. The Constitution in its
lar and natural Interpretation, is the only basis on
which good citizens in every part of the country
can now unite; and any attempt 10 90 further will
usually have no other effect than to cause those
who agree on great practical principles to differ on
metaphysical subtletes, or to bring together, by
arttull reconstructed phrases and from selfish mo-
tIves, those who have nothing else in common
The candidate for the Presidency presented by the
Union Convention, is every way worthy of conf
dence and support, ] speak from personal knowl-
edge and long association with him in the public
service. His distinguished talent, large experience
In affairs, proved integrity and sterling patriotism
furnish the ampest pledge for honest and eff
clent administration of the government at home
and abroad. A citizen of the South, and loyal to
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cIliatory course as public man affords ground
on which he can be supported in either section of
the country, without dereliction of principle and
by men OF all parties, without painful sacrifice
OF former preferences. Deeply regretting that the
Convention has not put it in my power to pay an
equally cordial and emphatic tribute to some
worthy candidate for the Vice Presidency, but
feeling it duty to give the desired proof Of sym
pathy with their patriotic efforts to restore the
happy days of brotherly concord between the diff
ferent sections Of our beloved country, remain,
dear sir, sincerely yours,
EDWARD EVERETT.
The PUBLIC PRrNrNa.-The Printing bill passed
by the House of Representatives on Friday pro-
vides for the establishment of government print,
lng-ofhce and bndery, at an expense not to exceed
Sl20,O00. superintendent of the work and fore
man of the printing Office, and the binderv to be
appointed, the former with salary of So 600 and
the two latter of 81, 800 each. The following are
SEC. 10. AndJc It FURTHER enacted That neither
the Superintendent nor any other officer to be ap-
pointed under this act shall, during his continu-
ance In otcp, have any interest. direct indirect
IN the puollcatIon OF any newspaper or periodical
or in any printing of any kind, or in any binding
or engraving, or in any contract for furnishing
paper or other material connected with the public
printing; and any violation of this section shall
sublect the party offending, on conviction before
any court OF competent jurisdiction, to imprison-
ment IN the peuitentiarv for term Of not less
than one or more than five years, aud to fine of
five hundred dollars.
SEC. IL. And be 1t further enacted That if the
said Superintendent shall cOrruptIy collude with
any pers"n or persons furnishing materials or bid
ding therefor, or with any other person or persons
or nave any secret understanding with him or
tnem by himself or through others, to defraud the
United States, or by which the Government of the
United States shall be defrauded, or made to sus-
tain loss, contrary to the true intent and mean
ing OF this act, he SHALL upon conviction thereof
before any court OF competent jurisd cton. forfeit
his office, and be subject to imprisonment in the
pententiary' for a term ot not less than three or
more than seven years. and to tiue of three thou
sand dollars
WASHINGTON NEWS.
PoLITIcAL-AFFArRs IN PARAGUAY MISCELLANEOUS
1t appears that great Misunderstanding has
prevailed as to the manner in which the Charles
ton Convention adjourned, in its expression rela-
tive to filling vacancies in the delegatiops In
the official proceedings OF the Convention il an
pears that the resolution states that the sduurn =
ment is made to afford the States that are not
now represented an opportunity to fill up their del
egatinns. The resolution really offered states that
1t Is respectfully recommended to the Democratic
party Of the several States to make provision for
supplying all vacancies in their respective deega-
tons to this Convention when it shall re-assemble
The first ntmates that it is to States "nut no,, re-
presented"-thuS implying that the seats of the
delegations who had withdrawn were then vacant
But the resolution really presented, recommends
'to the Democratic party Of the several States to
make provision for supplying vacancies in the del
egations, tohen it shall re-assemble." 1t will thus
be seen that there is quite a difference.-Mr.
Cobb has gone to Georgia to attend the Democratic
State Convention, which will meet on Monday, and
to which he was elected delegate bv the people
OF his own county. Mr. Stephens is also
member of the same Convention, and an animated
struggle for ascendency is expected, with chance
in favor of Mr.. Cobb, who, being older Demo-
crat, has more hold on the party organization II
is expected that the Charleston delegates will be
recommissioned to Baltimore and Richmond
Some OF Mr.. Douglas prominent friends now be-
GIN to despair OF his nomination, while others are
still sanguine of success, in the belief that the
Southern delegates favorable to him will be admit
ted. The former class are willing to transfer their
support to Mr.. Stephens of Georgia.--The Para
quay Commissioner had long interview with Gen.
eral Cass on Friday, before whom he laid the pa
pers IN regard TO the recent outrages and unjust
exactions of Great Britain upon PARAGUAY re-
spectng which the first English jurists pronounce
Great Britain clearly in the wrong. 1t is under
stood the Commissioner desired the mediation of
our government, regarding it as the natural pro-
tector of our sister republics at the South--The
Senate Committee on Printing will report in favor
of the House bill for the establishment of govern
ment printing office, and the prospect is that it will
pass the Senate. This means of executing the pub
lie printing bas been repeatedly before Congress
since 1919. Whatever may be its merits, its
ces in great measure is owing to the industry
and perseverance of Mr.. Gurley.--The Harper's
Ferry Committee has finally closed is sessions and
Senator Mason hopes to make report by next
week. 1t will present nothing new beyond that
published, and will recommend the passage of a
law by Congress similar to the one introduced at
an early part of the session by Senator Bigler
The Senate's refusal to concur with the House
IN restoring the mail service creates considerable
feeling among the contractors, who think them
selves greivously wronged. 1t may yet be restored
IN committees of conference between the two
Houses.
A CRUEL SuGGEsTIoN.-Cruel suggestion that of
Mr.. Underwood, of Georgia, in Congress, to have
the "Wildtre" negroes set free in Massachusetts,.
Cruel, because (dOnt Underwood know abolition
ism down there has no real sympathy" for that
class of unfortunates II these ''Wildire" negroes
could only get somebody to own them first, and
then get stolen from that owner afterwards the feel
ings of Massachusetts, abolitionsm would be touch
ed to the quck-but not otherwise-N Y. Ecpress
The American Lloyd's Register Just published
contains the names, and gives full particulars of
l3,30S vessels classified as follows: Ships q $40.
barks, 1891; brigs, 1905; schooners 5ll7; steam
ers, 345. The importance of this valuable work TO
all interested in the commerce of the ocean can
only be appreciated by perusal of its contents
The Columbus (Ga.) Times publishes a letter
from Senator 1verson in which be says s.It is now
distinctly ascertained that ii the whole Convention
assemblies at Bal ltimore, platform of principles