The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-07-07

Arrival of the. Overland California Mail
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FAYETTEVILLE, (Ark.) July 5.-The telegraph
line was completed to this point yesterday The
overland mail coach, with the California mail of the
10th ut has just arrived bringing the largest mail
yet brought by the overland route. ' '-1-t-st '
The excitement in Arizona in regard to the recent
gold discoveries continues. Many persons were
en- route for the mines. All the members of the
provisional government had gone there Some
pronounce the mines a humbug-but one man had
any gold to exhibit He was very sanguine of a
rich yield as soon as water could be had, but the
whole country is desert, upon which neither man
nor beast can exist. ... .... fr...r ...
SAN francisco, June l5.-Arrived 18th instant
ship Harriet, of New FORK; sailed l4tb ship Morn
ing Star, for New lork. Trade is without anv
particular movement. few articles have i'm
proved trife, but prices still greatly within
remuneratiye rates.
a special election would be held in San Francis
co on the Sd of July to decide whether 5000 900 in
ponds shall be issued TO aid in building the San
Francisco and San Jose Railroad
A continuous line of telegraph from San Fran
cisco to Los Angeles, 4S0 miles will be in operaton
by the middle of July.
The grain harvest had commenced in California.
Inc accounts OF the crops extremely favorable.
The yield OF wheat and barley is unexpectedly
large, and third OF the crop will require export
ing tor market.
Returns from twelve counties in Oregon give the
Democratic candidate for Congress 1852, and the
hear from, last year gave l52 Democratic majority
Material changes, both ways, have taken place in
the counties heard from, and both parties were
hopeful. All accounts agree that sufficient num-
have been chosen to the Legislature as to defeat
the election Of Messrs. Lane and Smith to the u.
s. Senate.
Mexico and Spain--DipIomatic Affairs
WASHINGTON, July CT was not until Senor AL
monte (accredited to the Courts of France and
had axtar lad l,,,1,
Spain, that her Catholic Majesty lately sent min
lster to the government at the city of Mexico
rms course on the part of Spain obtains additional
significance from the fact that both France and
England have, it will be recollected, recently de-
spatched new ministers to that Republic. These
European Governments, it is reliably ascertaned,
are now engaged in renewed efforts to effect a re-
concilllation OF the contending parties in Mexico
Our own Government, heretofore, declines to
take part in the arrangement, which promises
more success than when the Juaraz Government
was eated with the hope, deferred, of con-
summating treaty with this Government.
In quarters well informed regarding diplomatic
AFFAIRS no apprehension is entertained OF hostile
demonstrations by Spain against Mexico-as has
been reported-the belief prevailing that her con-
duct will be in accordance with the conciatory
programme initiated by France and England con
cerning the contending factions.
1t Is further represented that the policy of Spain
is peace, and that while she avoids "entanglinp al
liances, she is consolidating her power in view of
u
rope, at future day, be involved in general war;
Ohio Democratic State C0nvention-Bolt of
the Breclsinridgers.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 5.-The Democratic State
Convention organized yesterday by appointing
Geo. w. McCOok President
The following gentlemen were nominated by ac-
clamation for State officers:
For Supreme Judge-F. j. S. Smith.
For Attorney General-Gen. D. W. Stanbach
For Superintendent of Public Works-Abner L.
Bachus
RESOLUTIONS endorsing the nomination of Douglas
and johnson were adopted, when fifty Breckenridge
and Lane men withdrew from the Convention and
met at the Neil House.
The Boilers appointed State Central Committee
and committee to prepare an address to the Ohio
Democracy. They also issued call for the State
Convention to meet in August, to nominate State
officers and an electoral ticket.
The Democrats of the Twelfth District unani-
mously nominated, yesterday, Hon. s. S. Cox for
reelection to Congress. Resolutions were adopted
favoring Douglas and denouncing the Seceders.
Breckinridge Ratification Meeting at St.
Louis-AhOther Set of State Officers N0mi-
mated.
ST. LOUIS, July 5.-The Breckenridge and Lane
ratification meeting held in this city last evening
was well attended. Senator Green made strong
speech IN favor OF the movement, after which new
nominations were made for Gov, rnor and Lieuten-
ant Governor of the State. Hancock Jackson was
selected for the former office, and Monroe Parsons
tor the latter. These new candidates have been
put in the field on account of the Douglas procvi-
ties of the present ID emocratic nominees.
Great Storm In Ininois-RaiIroad Collision
CHICAGO, July ga tremendous rain and thun-
der storm passed over Peoria on Sunday night, do
ing much damage to the Valley Railroad Seven
bridges were washed away between Peoria and
Washington, on the Logansport and Peoria Rail-
road The loss to the farmers in the vicinity is
estimated at $50, 900.
collision occurred on the Michigan Central
Railroad, near the Lake Station, on Tuesday be-
tween wood train and a construction train. One
employee was killed and two severely injured.
New Hampshire Legislature.
CONCORD, July 5.-The Stale Legislature ad-
jOurned to-day sine die. The Democrats in the Sen
ate voted for the national resolutions offered by the
Republicans