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our State Convention believed that any

Our State Convention believed that any
man in the Democratic party would be PRE-
ferable as a candidate for the Presidency at
the head of the party, surrounded and con-
trofied by Democratic Influences, to any man
sufficiently in the confidence and interests of
the Black Republicans to receive their NOM
inafion. Hence, as widely as we differ from
Mr.. Douglas, as injurious as we believe bis
nomination would prove TO the party. the
Lnion and American would support him, if
nominated by the Charleston Convention, an
event which we are graiified to say, from
present indications, is not likely to occur.
We clip the above from the Union and
American of yesterday.
Our contemporary appears TO ignore coun-
try entirely, in its estimation OF the injuri-
Gus effects of the nomination of DOUGLAS
1t has apparently only sense of its injuri-
Gus consequences ''tO the party" 1t would
seem, too, that our contemporary demands
higher standard of political morality for the
government of the opposition than for itself,
or it's party. For instance, it regards the
doctrines of DoUGLAs in relation TO slavery
in the territories as indefensible as republic
cansm. These doctrines are held by the
great mass of the democracy North. In but
few instances have Northern democrats ven
tured to reject them-and in those instances
the power 10 impress upon the party contra
ry doctrines, esen in a single Congressional
district, has not been shown. Yet the Union
and AnaSso1a is willing TO support DOUGLAS,
IS the nominee of a national convention, and
TO trust to party organization for protection
an organization If which the unsound de-
mOcracy Of the North form a part strong
enough to counterfeit the influence of the
sounder portion which would not despoil the
South of constitutional rights. il is the -in-
auenees' of these unsOund Northern demo
Gratis which prevent the banishnent of DoUG
LAS from the party, and the union of the
party, North aud South. against bis heretical
doctrines On the oih,r hand, the Uaiosg and
American will not agree thai the Opposition
ought to support Mr.. B.TEs. or any other
statesman, in company with republicans
whose doctrines are. to say the least, not
more Objectionable 10 the South than those
Of DoUGLAs, (SoutheEn democrats being the
judges and uust TO the conservative iofu-
ences which may surround and control him.
On, no, this will never do. Ii might not
prove healthy thing for demoer Acy.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-29
Michigan TO be Redeemed.

Under this head correspondent of the
Cincinnati Enquirer, who furnished that jour
nal with an account of the proceedings OF the
democratic State Convention of Michigan,
writes
have mingled freely with the delegates
and others present, for the past two days,
and / am satisfied that the Democracy of
Michigan never felt so strong as now. Near
ly every man in the Convention could name
from five to fifty of his own immediate ac-
quaintances who had formerly acted with the
Democratic party. but who had wandered
after strange gods, who would return to
their allegiance if Mr.. Douglas should be the
nominee of the National Convention. The
Federal Office holders of Michigan, while they
do not take an active part, do not attempt to
turn the tide of popular favor. They admit
the fact of the overwhelming popularity Of
Mr.. Douglas, and do not care to risk fight
where there is no hope. Their personal pre-
ferences are in accordance with those OF the
peoI lie.
If Mr. Buchanan ever read the Enquirer,
would not put their official heads in jeopardy
by saying that every man of-them, tgitlOla a
SINGLE exception, are at heart Douglas men.
Some of them have been so frank az to tell
members of the Cabinet that ninety nine out
of every hundred of the Democrats of Michi-
gan are for Douglas, and that II he should be
the nominee, that he will get votes enough
from those who were formerly with us TO
carry the State. They will make good
fight upon any other candidate, but with Mr..
Douglas they will enter the contest with
certainty of success.
| hope the readers of the Enquirer will not
think me Douglas enthusiast. lou know
| am not, but ! should be less than jusf1f
did not write the facts a. 1 find them. In
conclusion, let me put prediction on record
and l trust our Opposition friends Will
note it careiully-if Stephen A. Douglas is
the nominee for President. Tie Electoral Uo,e Of
Michigan toiY Be girea 10 hun, if be gets no
other State in the Union. The ten thous-
and Opposition majority will disappear
lik wave in thesand on the shore Of old
Ocean. Give the Democracy of the P-ninsu-
lar State Douglas as their siandard-bearer.
and the world may be staked against penny
worth of sack that she will again take her
appropriate place in the Democratic column.
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Leading Republicans are beginning to re-
cognize the dangers which threaten their or
ganiZation. One of them. j. 5. PIKE, cor
respondent of the New York Tribune, writes
from Washington as follows
Another thing is said. namely, that there
| il a great row brewing at Chicago. Eager
| men will be there, representing not only diff
| fcrent personalities, but antagonlstlc ideas.
| Ii will be urged that the extreme Free-Soil
elements of the Republican party must have
representative man, or that element VIII
bolt; on the other hand, that unless very
moderate man is taken, the more cOnserva-
tive portion of the Pennsy lvaDia and New
Jersey Opposition, as well as the same class
elsewhere, will bolt for that reason. The
Convention is thus held to be threatened by
the rocks of ScyIla on one side, and the wa
tiers of Charybdis on the other. These are
real perils, no doubt. 1t is felt that they
will be greatly intensified by the beats and
pertinacity of rival interests that will go to
the Convention. each with determination
to succeed, and determined to be unappeasa-
bly, disappointed if they do not.
II is well to understand this in advance.
There seems to be no other way to avert the
untoward consequences anticipated. III any
men are so bound up in the success of their
candidates or their peculiar ideas that they
cannot yield cheerful acquiescence in the
result of the Convention, whatever that may
be, they had better stay away.
The Republican party is a first rate party.
aud immensely powerful. But it should new
or be forgotten that it is just strong enough
to get Sonndly thrashed in certain indispen-
sable localities, if it fails to act cautiously
and wisely. This may not be considera-
ton of Importance with some ardent minds
who love the probationary state and have a
great faith in Providence, but it must have
weight with those who have a weakness for
winning.
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TENNESSEE LEGISLATURES.
SENATE.

TUESDAY, Feb. %. ,
The Senate adopted Honse Resolutions re-
scinding. the order 10 adjourn sine de on the
9Th of March, yeas l6. noes g.
The Speaker presented the report of Hon.
VIM. G. Dunlap, Commissioner to negotiate
with Kentucky in regard to the boundary
line between Tennessee and Kentucky. The
object of the Commissioner was to obtain a
session of land including New Madrid Bend
to the State of Tennessee. The mission
failed. the Legislature of Kentucky declining
to accept the proposition of Commissioner
Dunlap.
House resolution instructing our Senrtors
and requesting our Representatives to secure
if possible an appropriation in money or
land sufficient to levy the eastern bank of the
Mississippi, from Hickman, KY. to the mouth
of Wolf river, to establish a liberal system of
Common Schools, was taken up and
Mr.. Stovaii offered preamble and resol u
ton in lieu, asking only for the appropria-
ton of money or lands sufficient to levy the
river as stated in the original resolution.
without touching upon Common Schools, and
placing the application expressly upon the
grounds of damages sustained by the levying
the western bank of the Mississippi.
Mr.. PAYNE moved to refer the resolution
and resolution in lieu to the Committee on
Federal Relations
Aiter some uieCuesioa tne IesolutiOu iailed
by tie vote.
The resolutions in lieu were rejected, yeas
IL. noes IL and
And the resolution failed. yeas IL, noes
la strictly party vote.
Senate took up House message refusing to
concur in Senate amendment to House Bill
to prevent the crime of seduction, and the
whole subject was laid on the table. A mo-
ton to reconsider was entered.
The Senate took up the bill changing
various county lines, the question being
upon the motion of Mr.. Trimble to strike out
the section changing the line between
Davidson and Rutherford. The motion was
rejected, yeas 9, noes H. and the bill passed
Sd reading yeas IL, noes g.
A motion to reconsider was entered.
Senate considered House bills on I'd read
ing, and adjourned 60 2 p. m.
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From the N. o. Delta, a4th.
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Gov. Houston does not seem inclined to
DELAY action in reference to the Rio Grande
troubles The promptitHde and vigor OF his
conduct are worthy Of his ancient fame. and
will no doubt receive the approval of the
people of Texas and of the entire country.
We are glad to see that even the papers in
Texas, which are politically opposed TO Gov.
Houston, support him in the measures be has
taken for protecting the State and maintain
ing its dignity.
We have before stated that the report of
the Commissioners, Messrs. Taylor and Ma
varro. has been prepared after thorough
investigation of all the facts of the case That
report is to be transmitted Immediately to
the President, and for that purpose 1t has
been confided to Gen. Forbes Britton, who
arrived in this city yesterday. on bis way 10
Washington. In addition 10 this document,
Gen. Britton takes with MIN important dis
patches from Gov. Houston to the President.
The publication of these papers will be look
. ed for with great interest. The Commission
ers, we understand, after giving an account
of the origin and progress of the Rio Grande
troubles, express the opinion that the FROM
tier of Texas can not be effectually protected
until the Government occupy the right bank
of the Rio Grande. This measure they re-
commend with much earnestness. The Gov
ernor states distinctly to the President that
Texas cannot be invaded with impunity
thereby intimating that she may be compell-
ed 10 provide means for her own present de-
tense and future security. Nevertheless, he
cherishes confident hope and belief that the
President will see the necessity of acting
promptly and vigorously in the matter.
Gen. Britton has just received from Gov
ernor Houston the appointment OF Brlgadier
General. The same gentleman has been Sc
lected to proceed to Washington and lay the
whole subject before the Presdent-because,
as Senator from the Rio Grande district, he
is familiar with the whole question of the
border troubles, with frontier Mexican poll
tics, and with the character of the Indian
and Mexican population. 1t is superfuous
to say that no better selection could have
been made.
Governor Houston will, of course, take no
definite action until he ascertains the result
of Gen. Brittou's mission 10 Washington.
Should the General Government fail TO re-
spond satisfactorily to the demand now made
on it for that protection which the exposed
situation of Texas so impcratively requires,
Governor Houston will Immediately assume
the responsibility himself
With this view he has been taking meas
ures for prompt and efficient action. should
the emergency demand it. Preparations are
being made to bring the Slate forces into the
field Major McCuilUch has been telegraph
ed to return. The military leaders of Texas
have been summoned to the State capital
and the militia is being rapidly organized
We trust the Administration will take such a
course as to render supertiuous eonsumma-
ton of these warlike movements; though
we can MT too highly commend Governor
HOusron's foresi ght and energy in preparing
for any crisis that may arise.
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From Iowa.

Democrat State Convention ig Iotra-Dou9ias
Delegates Eisotcd 10 the CiGrlestoa Conueation-
Strong Resolutions Passed for Hm-Nanles Of
Delegates.
DAVENPORT. Iowa, Saturday, Feb. IS.
To The Editor Of The Enquirer:
At the Democrat State Convention held in
Dies Noines, Iowa, on the 22d inst, The follow
ing gentlemen was selection the delegates
To represeuIus in the Charleston Couven-
tion: A. q. Dodge. Benz. VI. Samuels, ID o.
Finch. y. b. Baker, 4. w. Clsggeti, W. II N.
Pussy, NJ. w. Bosier and Z. III. Thayer.
These gentlemen are all firm and steadfast
friends OF Senator Douglas. and will favor his
nomination to the end They all possess
character and standing, and several of them
have occupied high positions in the General
aud Staie Governments Mr.. Dodge was
formerly United States Senator, and late
Minister 10 Spain; Mr.. Samuels was the
Democratic Candidate for Governor at the
last GubeEnaiorial election, and came within
a few hundred votes OF being successful
Mr. Baker was formerly Governor OF New
Hamp hre.
The Convention instructed the delegates
to vote unit for StephNn A Douglas 80
long az bis name is before them, and until be
rscsiEes the nomination.
The resolutions were intended as an ex-
preston OF ihs Democracy OF the State. and
10 give eusphas l. 10 IL abroad where the seuti-
nents of the drlegrtes might not be known.
Had 10 distractions been passed. they would
have gone for him heartily.
The ConveutiOn was the largest and most
enthusiastic ever held In the safe. Every
refereaee 10 Nr. Douglas by the speakers
IVES received with aPFearions applausr.
Never before did any man have such a hold
on the masses OF Iowa, aad with him rs our
candidate We will carry the State by q large
majority.
The proceedings Of the CoBvention we're
entirely harmonious A no previous Que
has there b<ea such uaanimity and cordial
feeling. E-W.C.
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rFrom recent number of the Eteil

z-Froma recent number of the Eteile
Beige, a journal conducted with considerable
talent, we extract the s1hjoined paragraph :
AT the last Chantiliy Races. a lady we'll
known In the fashionable circles ~ Paris, in
oculated with the English passion for betting
on horses, lost l50eof. Her husband, igno-
rant that she had any stake on the race. en-
tered the grand-stand 10 great giee, having
won 20 ,00of on Black Prince; observing his
wife did not Partake Of his joy al this good
fortune. be offered TO share his gains with her,
upon which che ay0wsd her loss. Like =
kind husband, be Immediately paid IL, say
ing. however, i must take house for you,
madam, in The eoantry. there IL no longer
any question about that, and never let me
hear OF yoar betting again In England
women who possess an Independents fortune
bet Ike the men. The daughter OF great
Eaglish poet. Ada. the sole fraiE Of his anfor>
tanate marriage. fell victim 10 her passion
Tor betting. Having stzked an amount OF
ES0 900 on thu Derby, ale lest three quarters
OF II 1 I. 900, 000i-). al he- personal fortune-
Ii was her ,Euin; her haseaads inexofable, al
lowed her : small pensioE, upon which she
retired 10 sn estate IN Ratlaadshire- Six
moalhs alter lhlz exile, he poor lady died
Of despair.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-29

A correspondent Of the Dubuque Tsne,
giving description of the scenes which at
tended the last ballot for Speak r. when
PENNINGTON vas elected, is responsible for
the following
During the progress OF the ballot many lu-
die Gus scenes transpired. one. in paFtieu-
lar, l will mention. which excited a great
deal Of mirth. As Barksdale was urging all
the Opposition elem uts 20 unite on AcClern-
and, a lady in one Of tie front seats In the
gallery Was observed TO become very much
excited. She eoughed. made signs, and by
other means attempted t. attract the atteH-
tion of . member below. Not succeeding,
abe leaned far over the balcony, and In al
audible whisper exclaimed. David David y
change your vote. yoa bOoby!h The honor
able member looked up. rccogniz Il hts better
half. colofed, hesitsted. stsmnerrd. aud then
Instantly changed his-~eat- A email deli
Cate fist was shaken at him from the gallery.
amid the suppressed mirIh Of the Spectators
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-29

In the SENATE, on the 9th. a resolution
was introduced by Mr.. CoTLAHEg instructing
the Committee on the Post Office and Post
Roads to inquire into the expediency OF hav-
ing letters which may remain in post Offices
undehvered flor thirty days returned to the
writers. This is regarded as necessary 10
relieve Che dead letter Office.
NJ WILSON gave notice of bill to reduce
the rates paid for public printing rs per cent.
Mr.. BRouN's resolutions on the subject OF
slavery in the Territories were taken up.
and a speech was made upon them by MI.
TooMBs of Ga.
The Senate subsequently went into execu-
tive session, and after ratifying the treaty
with Paraguay, took up of that with Mexico.
TIE latter was read but no general discus
sion of its merits took place.
In the HOUSE bills for the payment of the
invalid and other pensions, and for the sup
port of the Military Academy were passed
Mr.. CoSKLING asked but failed to obtained
consent to offer resolution, instructing The
Committee on the Judiciary TO inquire
whether if any and if SO what legislation is
necessary to secure the liberty of speech or
person in the District of Columbia, aud
whether if any and if SO what practical leg
isIation is necessary to secure the rights Of
free persons in said District.
1t appears that the 9TH Regiment of New
York were invited to attend the Inauguration
of the Washington Statue at Washington on
the 22d, and that, after their arrival in the
city, no attention was shown them. They
had to pay their own expenses during the
trip.
MIR. ADRIAN and Mr.. JOHN COCHRAN wanted
to make some explanations in relation &c
the charges as to the shabby treatment of the
New York Seventh Regiment during the
late celebration. Objections were made
principally by Messrs. LoVEJoY and FARMS,
WORTH.
The House then elected Ex-Gov. FORD, OF
Ohio, Public Printer; and after adoptidg
resolutions relative to the death of Hon
CYRUS SPIsK, of Ohio, adjourned.
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~ If JAMES BucHAxAx were ano,t

Er- If JAMES BUCHANAN were another
LOUIS NAPOLEON. certain words spoken by
him to the New York volunteer regiment the
other day. would be considered omnioas, and
would bring down the price Of stocks. As
Il Is. however. we presume the words may be
safely Reproduced. Here they are:
"Eyerything passed OF admirably yester-
d.y. The crowd was immense; the piaudiss
bestowed on the Seventh Regiment were en-
thusias;ie. IL there was anything TO regret.
IL was this tAst nSss Fl he representatives, q
forags souerEna<sfs sracsa this esz'szzsF aisos-'
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carsras sroAs CAxE.-The Cincinnati

CaIsEss SCGA2 CANE--The Cincinnati
WseAiy Sei1at..6e Artisza says -
.Becaase there is not the usual amount Of
talk with reference 10 this pTodaet in the
West, ihe belief has obtained thai IL has
proved itself another kaubag-fhst the pe0-
pie have given IL up. But such Is not the
fact. Its yalae rnd profit IS a crop xas
never held in higher estimation than to-day,
and the amount Of cash IL has saved TO the
farmers in the West, which has Usually been
expended ior sugar aad syrups. has gone far
70 relieve iheulfof their financial sEabaFr4ss-
msnis- We do not speak 81 al localities. but
Ia very many sBch has beea the case, and iaets
have reached Us confirming this assertion
from SOURCES ehieh We cannot gaia cay.
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erThe Republican State Convention Of
Pennsylvania. which met Al Harrisburg on
the I'D. terminated A. ]. cuzrtS for Cover
nor. aud instructed the delegates 10 tbs Chi
eAgS cosseatioa 70 support Gee. CANNES
for The nomination for Pse.ldzaL
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80 l. the prccErer Of eorruptioE-ss the
above statement shows him tDss.Tlss1 70 be
and the wilfal tais;fyer OF hls osn testa-
mony. o. 10 Be the standard bearer OF =
party claiming TO be honest = A'ssssssEF.Fsns.
he 10 exsetly the man 70 lead ne demo
cr.ey in The next Presidential election. No
n.n In abe aalloa Il better Representatives
Of The party. "a
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Gentlemen of The Senate
and House of Representatives.

uTtH LIONec " lcpTccDuuftce.
herewith transmit resolutions adopted nv
the Legislatures of South Carolina and Mis-
sis ippi upon Federal relations.
Whilst | do not concur in their recon-
mendations-nOt seeing the necessity OF pro-
priefy of a convention of the slaVcholding
States of the Union at this tim--I never
theltss, deem it proper that / should COM
municate, and that you should respectfully
consider the su questions of our sister States.
Believing as l do that the people of Ten
nessee are loyal to the Constitution. in all its
parts, and with each and all of its guarantees;
possessing a jealous regard for the rights of
the States, and feeling justly apprehensive of
encroachments upon them. they would feel
and demonstrate, when necessary, their iden-
tity with any of her sister States in resisting
any unjust and unconstitutional warefare
upon them or their Institutions
TITS resistance should be, first, by the use
OF all the constitutional means in our power,
to the end that the Union may be preserved
as it was formed. and the blessings of gov
eminent of equality, under written consti-
tuition perpetuated. But if the hope Of thus
obtaining Justice shall be disappointed. and
the Federal Government, in the hands of
reckless fanatics shall at any time become an
engine of power to invade the rights of in
dividuals and OF States, to follow the exam
pie of our fathers Of l776, will be the only al
tentative left us.
Whilst there is much in the present atti-
tude of parties, States and public men in the
Northern portion of the COnfederacy, to cause
apprehension as to- the security OF our rights
and the continuance of fraternal feeling, yet
there is probability, and 1 hope a strong
one, that wise, temperate and firm councils
may avert the impending evils. Therefore.
before widening the breach in the manner
designated in the resolutions herewith sub
mitted our policy should be to exhaust eve
~ means, consistent with honor and the con-
sti:utiOn, in an earnest effort TO check the
tide of aggression and restore the era of good
feeling aud fraternity throughout the whole
country. Respectfully,
IsHAM G. HIRRIs
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