Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-13
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.


The Presidents speech on Monday night was quite
long He expressed his qualification at the domination
OF Breckenridge and Lane because they good and
men, who would always be found at the post Of du-
ty; and above ALL because they lovers Of the Con-
sttuton and the Unon and in favor of the equal rights
of the people of all sections. He gave history OF the
establishment OF the two thirds rule in the National
Conventions, which in order 10 prevent Anti-De
mocratic States combining with few Democratic States
to nominate candidate disagreeable to those States
which would have TO elect him. Neither Breckenridge
nor Douglas got regular two.thirds nomination, hence
any Democrat at liberty 10 vote for either, he
preferred. The President then went at length in
argument TO show that each citizen of any
State has the right 10 protection TO bis property in
the common territory with any citizen OF any OF the 9th
err States. When the people of Territory form State
Constitution then they settle the question of Slavery
for themselves This is sound Democratic doctrine aud
this beautifully harmonzes with the best interests Of ALL
avoids strife aud turmoil, and obvises the difficulties
heretofore experienced in tue Of Kansas In concu
sion the President said this probably the last polt
cal spsech he should make His position rendered
it improper for him 10 participate in the canvass al
though his heart was in it, He spoke Of the long time
he had been acquainted with the city of Washington
aud wished all its citizens uninterrupted health and pros
perity.
Mr.. DOUGLAS TO HAvK ANOTHER CHANCE.
Mr. Douglas friends, after full consultation have de-
termned 10 put him 10 nomination candidate for the
Presidency in 1864, Immediately after the November
election, be the result what il may. They resolved
that his competitor shall have control of the Demo-
cratic organization. to which the contest IL mainly
directed but intend 10 continue the fight to the bitter
end. As hessrs. Breckinridge and Douglas are both
young, they may indulge the qualification OF protract
ed rivalry in which afford to wish them all Joy.
DOUGLAS IN LOUISIANA
Miles Taylor Chairman OF the Douglas Executive Com
mtee has gene to Louisiana organize that State for
an efficient canvass but will his position here
few weeks His circular, protesting against any cosi
ton with the Breckenridge interest in any State upon
any terms, his last and most signal act. He is oppo
sed to giving or taking quarter, and determined to
follow Mr.. Sdel and his instrumen in the South to
the last extremity.
THE 0UILLorIsE.
Efforts making to effect the removal Of Madison
Cuts, Mr.. Douglas faher.naw, from the Second Con-
trollershp although NJ. Buchanan in published letter.
admitted having made his appointment without any reie
to Mr.. Douglas influence, bu. solely upon his own
personal knosledge and friendly regard.
The WEST POINT MILITARY ACADEMY.
Major Robert Anderson, Of the first artillery, and Cap
tain A. A. Humphrey of the corps Of Typographical En-
gneers detailed from the army as members of the
commission created by the act of June 81 1860, TO
anime into the organization, system of discipline and
course Of instruction of the United States Military Acnd
emy They ordered - report for that duty the
10th inst at West Point The commission will consist
oil two members of each house Of Congress in addition 10
the above. Senators Davis and Foot and Representatives
W
ted TO act in such capacity.
TuB HAYES ARCTIC EXPEDITION, which sailed from
Boston last Saturday is said be better found than any
previous expedition ever sent to the Arc ic The
Of the vessel changed from ''Sprng Hill" TO
the United States The Boston Journal says
The deck aud cabin Of the vessel presented confused
Of supplies of every possible description So much
has been sent on board require close calculation
insure safe stowage Dr. Hayes remarked that his only
complaint that the friends Of the expedition had
given too much. The sum OF sl5S50 had been contri
buted in money and 600 in supplies by the citizens OF
Boston sufficient amount of the money will be fund
ed TO secure the payment of the wages of the
their return. The officers and to be governed
by the rules in force in the Navy Of the United States
Officers and Crev of the Erpsdition-The following
is corrected list of the members Of the expedition
with their rank place Of birth and age, derived from
the shipping papers:
DR.. Isaac l. Hayes, commander, Philadelphia. IS.
DR.. August Sonntag, astronomer and second in COM
mand, Scbeswig, Germany, %
Samuel l. Mccormick, master, New York, 50.
Henry W. Dodge, mate, New York, SO.
George +. Knorr captains clerk, Philadelphia, TO-
Henry G.. Radcliffe, assistant astronomer Albany, 81.
Gibson Caruthers, carpenter, Lexington, Vs., 80.
Colin c. Starr cabin boy Halifax, N. s., II.
Frank L. Harris, steward, Boston, 80.
Johu Williams cook, Sweden, Al, -.,
Chas. Mccormick seaman n. Y ,.3S. ,.---.- '7.
VIM. Miller, seaman, Hamburg, %. -.
Harvey s. Haywood, seaman, Plainied, n H., "a.
Thos. +. Browne, seaman, Boston, 2s.
John Mcdonald, seaman, Boston, "a.
Thos. Bowman, seaman, y. Y, 80.
The gentleman who volunteered his services As sur
geon and naturalist at the last moment decided to
20 out With the expedition. The are fine looking
set Of men, young muscular, and evidently possessing
great powers of endurance
DIR. Sonntag is of the most talented astronomers
in this country aud he has once visited the Arctic
gious in company with Dr. Kane, be brings to the eKpe
dition the most valuable experience. Capt Mccormick
is thorough seaman, having once commanded one Of
the largest ocean out of New York. CAPT Nc
Cormick leaves behind him wife and child. Dr. Hayes
has adop ed for himself his officers and crew, plain
grey uniform.