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the report, and IL was unanimously adopted
A resolution was then adopted under the
Previous Question, providing for the appoint
ment of Committee of one from each State
to report Platform, and that all resolutions
relating to the Platform shall be referred 10
that Committee without debate.
The President appointed the following
gentlemen said Committee:
COMMITTEE On RESOLUTIONS and Platform
Maine A. NJ. Roberts: New Hampshire. VIM.
Beyen: Vermont, z NJ. Brown; Massaehu-
sets. B. F. Butler; Rhode Island. c. S Brad
lev: Connecticut, A. G. Hazard; New fOrk.
Fd. Cogsweil; New jersey, Benz. Williamson;
Pennsylvania, A Il. Wright; Dela~are, j. A
Bayard; MARYLAND. B. S. johnson; Virginia,
J. Barbour; North Carolina, w. w. Avery;
South Carolina, J. s. Preston; Georgia, }.
Wingheld; Florida. J. b. Owens; Alabama,
John Erwin: Louisiana. r. A. Hunter: Mis-
sissippi, E. Barksdale; Texas, F. 5. Stockdaiei
Arkansas, n. b. Burrow; Missouri. -
Tennessee, Sam. Milligan; Kentucky. X. h
Williams: Ohio III. b. PAYNE; Indiana, L. Z.
Cunning: Illinois. o. b. Fieklin; Michigan.
G.. A. N. Laihrop; Wisconsin, A. S. Palmer;
Iowa. b. NJ. Samuels; Minnesota, j. NJ. Cava-
paugh; California, Austin E Smith; Oregon,
James j. Stevens.
Mr.. Burrow. of Arkansas, offered the fol-
lowing:
Resoirod, That this Convention will not
proceed to ballot for candidate for the
Presidency until the platform shall have been
adopted.
Mr.. Bishop called for the previous ques-
ton.
Mr.. Hamilton, of Maryland, moved to lay
the resolution on the table.
The vote was called by States, and the
motion to lay the resolution ON the table was
lost by the following vote:
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Democratic National Convention.
SECOND DAY-APRIL "a.

SECDSD DA1-AfhiLs
The Convention re-assembled at 10 O'Clock,
AN Mr.. CESSNA, of Pa, Chairman OF the
Committee on Permanent Organization, re-
ported Hon. CALEB CUSHING for President,
and Vice President and Secretary from
each State.
The Committee further recommended that
the rules and regulations adopted by the Ma
tional Democratic Conventions Of 1852 aud
1856 be adopted by this Convention for Its
government, with this additional rnle:
THAT in any State which has not provided
or directed by it, State Convention how its
vote NAV be given, the Convention will re-
individual vote"
A discussion sprung up on the recommcn-
dation relative to the rules. one of the Com
mittee declaring that q majority Of the Com
mittee had not authorized IL. AT the close
of the debate a division of the question was
ordered. and the portion of the report naming
permanent Officers adopted.
The President pro TEN, Mr.. FLoURNor, then
in briei address took leave of the Chair,
and introduced the permanent President,
Gen. CUSHING, who, on taking his position.
made few remarks. which we have already,
In previous number of our paper published.
The question then coming mp on a motion
TO strike out the clause of the Report of the
COMMITTEE on Permanent Organization, :sia-
tive to rules DC, the vote by States was de-
nanded and the roll called, with the follow
ing result:
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The question recurring on the adoption Of
the resolution. the call Tor the previous ques-
ton was seconded, and the previous question
ordered.
The resolution was then adopted by an al
most unanimous vote, only two OF three
voices being heard in the negative.
Mr.. Bishop, OF Connecticut, offered the fol-
lowing:
Resolved That no member of this Conven
ton be allowed TO speak more than once ON
the same question, nor for longer time than
fifteen minutes.
Mr.. Bishop called for the previous ques-
ton.
Mr.. Cooper, of Alabama. moved to lay The
Resolution on the table. Lost.
Mr.. White, of Massachusetts,, called for
division of the question.
The previous question was seconded and
ordered before the question was put.
Mr. Avery, of North Carolina, raised the
point of order that the Convention WAS act
ing under the rules of the House of Repre-
sentatiyes. and that the one hour rule was,
therefore the rule of the Convention This
resolution would consequently be an altera-
ton of the rules, aud must lie over one day
The President decided the point OF order
well taken, and the mover of the resolution
give notice that be should call it up for adop-
tiOn to- morrow.
MI. Ewing, vi ieHhessce' suggested mat
the several resolutions to be referred to the
Committee on Platform be handed to the
Chairman of that Committee. Agreed to.
Judge Meek, of Alabama, presented TO the
Convention the Platform of his State, which
was referred, under the rale.
Dir. Pearce, OF Louisiana, handed in a reso-
luton from bis State, which was referred un-
der the rule.
On motion of Mr.. Pearce, the Convention
then adjourned until 10 A. NJ, tomorrow.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-28
whisky a Good Drink In Moderation

The New York correspondent OF the New
Orleans Picdyune relates this amusing story
OF Southern Governor:
The other day, jolly party at the table
was joined by venerable Ex-Governor OF
one of the Southern States, aud also by DR..
s., one of our emigent city physicians. whose
recent report ON the social evll' question
is somewhat eel b ated
The Governor, VINO had drank freely. but
not excessively. of the cherry. the champagne
and the claret, was asked by the Doctor what
he would like next! Aud now, what follows.
1T me try To report exactly as the conversa-
ton occurred:
Governor-Well, Doctor, amt much of a
judge of your fine wines; but, tor steady drink
/ prefer whisky. We have saying down in
our State. that if man commences drinking
whisky early in his lie, and drinks regular
ly. he will live TO be Il hundred and fifty
years old.
Doctor-Ahl we'll, Governor, l am glad to
get your opinion on the subject, as have just
had barrel of choice "O:d Bourbon" sent
me, and want tn know how To drink il. In
the meantime. how would you like little
good Madeira?
Governor Very well. (The Doctor
orders bottle of "ISlO." price ten dollars.
A very choice wine "whose rich perfume fills
all the room with benson ON the giver-"O
Doctor-Now, Governor. while you are
testing that tell US how aud when you drink
, ur favorite liquor.
Governor-At home. | am in the habit of
getting up at four o'clock--it is a good
think to rise early-and then while dressing
take glass of whisky as an "eye-opener,"
then just before breakfast you take another
hut you mustn't keep drinking all the
time. At ten o'clock you drink again. aud
az twelve O'Clock. every body takes a glass
but you mustn't keep drinking all day. just
before dinner you drink again, and then at
dinner you take about half a pint-but il
won't do to be drinking all he time.
DoclOr-What time do you diner
Goveruor--At two o'clock; and after din
ner take good nap. When you wake up
you will want another 'eye opener" then
you start fresh and want "a drink before i've
O'Clock; because, remember, you musn keep
drinking all the afternoon. just before sup
per, YOU take another, aud go 10 bed al eight
o'clock, when you will want one as might
cap. But, then, you mnsn't keep drinking
all day.
Doctor--How much are you In the habit OF
taking, Ia the aggregate, during ghe day Gov
eTBor.
Goyernor-Well, think about three pints.
| think that's aiodt my average measure,
Doctor; bat then you masn't be drinking all
the time. You know.
Cranston- Certainly not; and | am not
surprised thai your people live to the good
old age OF a hundred years, we'll preserved
in health and spirits.
Doctor--weli Governor, how do you like
this Madeira! VIII you have another bot
tleg
Governor--It is pretty good; don't care II
| do; for steady drink. however. give me
whisky; bat Ii never'il do TO be drinking Il
MI tue time.
The doctor thinks the Information he
gained Ia regard 10 the most approx eli habit
OF whisky drinking, ia the eoiloqay. with
It's Incidental Cautions against Excess, IL
well worth the double y il cost him in Ma
deria.
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rhe Accommodations at Charleston.

The Accommodations at Charleston.
The correspondents OF the Cincinnati Com
nsercial puts different aspect upon the COM
mon talk about the accommodations at
Charleston for the Convention. He says
The ball is very large and admirably
adapted to the purposes of the Convention.
1t would hold three thousand persons. and
the ventilation will be all that could be asked.
The hotel accommodations are all that could
be asked The attendance at the hotels is
the best of which l have ever bad any expo
Iience. The markets are well supplied and
the tables also. The Cuban and Florida
fruit is plenteous. excelle Mt and cheap; the
cigars are highly delightful, and those who
have reason to be well informed, say the
whisky, DC, &C., is good.
AGAIN. He says
had no difficulty in securing good accom-
modatioas here. The house is good one,
reminding me strongly OF the Metropolitan
10 New York; and considering the extra ex-
pense which the pLoprietOrs have been al,
the price of board during the Cow ention IS
per day. is not unreasonable. / feel pretty
confident from what bave seen that the dele
rats and outsiders will not he skinned any
deeper here than they were in Cincinnati
fur years ago. There is of course dispo-
sitiOn TO make money out of the affair to be
suTe-ahu thould tnefe nOt De 10 tne
terms chivalry and hospitality mes n that a
city must permit itself to be devoured as by
locustS, aud that without recOmpense ?
Hardly. Supper at this hotel (the Charles-
toni tonight, was a curiosity, anomalous in
the history of hotel suppers-n was so good.
The beefsteak was tender and cooked just
enough, and brought upon the table with
precisely the right quantity Of gravy of the
proper fiaver. The black tea was delicious.
The radishes were tender, brittle and sweet.
The sugar was the bert crushed loaf" The
milk WAS sweet. The milk toast was without
improperly. The dried beet tender and
sweet. And l might proceed to praise the
whole bill of fare.
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The Reported Platform.

twill be seen by reference to our teie-
graphic Dispatches FROM Charleston that the
4. Committee appointed by the Democratic
Convention to construct q platform nave
agreed upon resolutions relative to the ques-
ton of slavery in the territories. We are not
informed whether the report is eoncurred IN
:. by the whole Committee or is simply the
work of majority; or whether there Is MI
ror;,v renort This information will come
in due season. In the mean lime, we may
saw of the first resolution, that 1t is repudia-
ton of both squatter sovereignty anu Inc
doctrine of unfriendly legislation. and Is
decided improvement 1pou the Cincinnati
platform. 1t might have been improved still
more by enunciating distinctly the doctrine
that under the constitution of the United
States. the STAKEHOLDER has the right to carry
This slaves into the territories aud hold them
there. The second resolution, if correctly
reported, is dodge, intended we presume
TO afford the Northern Democracy an oppor-
-tunity by a construction opposite to that OF
the Southern Democracy, to escape the
charge of paving the way for a slave CODE
II, after the word persons had been inserted
the words land property" the Northern
brethren would have been ''tied up more
tightly.
If the resolutions be adopted by the Con-
,ysntion. Mr. DOUGLAS cannot be its nominee
If nominated, he could not accept with
anything like a show of consistency. we
doubt, however, the power of the supporters
of the resolutions to command majority OF
the Convention for them. The great tight, 1t
i.evident, is to be made upon this platform,
and either It's rejection or adoption may re-
suit badly for the party. If rejected, South
ern delegations may retire and break up the
Convention. If adopted, the Northern De-
mocracy cannot make successful stand upon
1T.
Subsequently TO writing the above we re-
ccived Dispatches stating that there is ma
jnrity ofthe Convention opposed to the plat
form reported, and that there are two minori-
ty reports.
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The NIyrfa Type.

We find the following description of new
invention in the London Morning Sar:
The invention of the myria type Of NJ. Com
barieu has been submitted to the government
and accepted for inspection. The marvellous
invention being designed to effect an immedi-
ate revolution in the art of printing, it is
worth description. Hitherto, the characters
used in printing have been composed of a
mixture of lead, copper and anthony; these
characters, by reason of their extreme soft
ness, wear out quickly and are, besides, very
expensive. The characters are moulded one
by one; the best wOrkmen can scarcely pro-
duce five thousand of them in day, in the
rough. They have afterwards to be finished
up and pass through several hands. NJ. Com
barieu, by an ingeniously invented machine,
produces ten thousand OF these characters at
one stroke. Each letter is then separated oy
a mechanical saw, which divides them with
mathematical regularity and precision. The
consequence of this invention will be: pro-
duction, Increased per cent; exactitude and
regularity, hitherto unattainable, the use OF
harder metal, which will avoid the frequent
renewal of printers materials; rcduc sion (by
one-halD of the outlay; and at length the one
great object, an increase of printing, aud an
enormous diminution in the price OF books
Look now through the vista of approaching
years. and behold the glorious result. Nj.
Combarieu announces his intention OF pro-
ducing characters in steel, the durability OF
which will be beyond calculation.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-28

THE FEELING AT CHARLEsroN.-The CORES
pondent of the Augusta Chronicle writing on
the night of the Esd says-"The Douglas men
are for Douglas or nobody, aad many of the
Southern delegates positively will not have
him.
Tonight, there seem three courses open,
either Douglas and q seeding Convention, a
compromise ticket with a Southern Democrat
and a Northern conservative, or general roh0
There is very great excitement, and much
private caucusing going on. The Southern
delegates met at Hibernian Hall to determine
on their action in the last resort. and the
Western men likewise met, confident and de-
fant. to settle down on their policy. They
do not seem much to fear the Southern threat
encd secession"
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-28
CUTTING THEIR ALLIEs.-In the House OF

Cutting THEIR ALLIEs.-In the House OF
Representatives, few days ago, Mr.. Gar
nett, Virginia Democrat, denounced the
foreign-born citizens of the country in a style
exceeding that of " Know-NOthingism." He
prom them 1.-THE offscourings of Euro
pean countries, and unfit for any participa-
ton in our political or social privileges -
The Baltimore Republican Democratic paper)
says it is understood that this speech will be
suppressed for political considerations. Mr..
Barr, New York Democrat, retorted very
pointedly, by reminding Mr.. Garnett that in
the recent Harper's Ferry difficulty the first
blood spilled in defence of Virginia was that
of an Irishman.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-28
New Phase of Abolition and Black
Republican Eanaticism.

The abolitonists Of Massachusetts are de-
cidedly TO he classed amongst the most rabid
of the fanatics that the history OF popular
decisions record. There are no lengths To
which they will not go to carry cut their ill.,
sane and miscbieyOus theories. From the
encouragement of Or. ason and rebellion they
pass naturally 10 midnight outrages and ili-
cendiarlsm. Here is an example Ct one OF
their last exploits in this way, copied from
Boston journal -
Mr. Davis. the Postmaster at Concord,
Mass, has been subjected to the loss OF his
barn, with hay, machinery, tools aud wag-
ons by the act of an incendiary. The Con-
cord fanatics esteem it a sufficient justifca-
ton for the act that Mr.. Davis was suspected
of informing the United States officers where
Sanborn was to be found. So that III Con-
cord, 10 be suspected of disposition to obey
the laws of the United States, Is sufficient
ground fer burning up mans property
why not for hanging him?"
Between the Wholesale corruption brought
TO bear on the machinery OF legislation by
the black republicans, and the lawless pro-
ceedings of the Massachusetts abolltlonsts,
the country is coming TO pretty pass. The
principle of confscation which they seek to
apply to Southern property, and which Is
literally the Propriete c'est Le col OF Nj. Proud
hon, is being carried out here at the North In
the spoliation of our cities of their most val
liable franchises and the plumber OF the pub
lie by all the cOBtrivances known TO prac-
ticed thieves and land pirates. Very soon 1t
will aim at stripping our Northern capital
lists OF TIL fruits of their hard industry; for,
according TO the new creed, they have no
more legitimate title TO their wealth than the
planters of the South. The frs: step towards
this consummalion is the system OF agrarian
terrorism which has been initiated in Con-
ri Al in Iralan he WlItpDOV
period, it is, it appears, sufficient for man
to be merely suspected of fidelity to the
laws and constitution of his country to bring
his property, or perhaps his life. under the
ban of their midnight Iribunals.-Ne1o PorY
Herald.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-28
Charleston and Ducktown Railroad.

We are glad to see an interest awaking in
Charleston upou the necessity for nearer
rail route to the West, via Cleveland, Ten
uessee, through the copper region OF Polk
county Such a connection with our own
Chat :anOoga road would be of undoubted
benefit to the trade of this city and State.
Now the copper is wagoned more than sixty
miles to Cleveland before it can get rail
transport to a market. II such a road were
built, the copper would undoubtedly come to
Chattanooga aud other coal localities to be
there smelted, because its transportation is
much cheaper than that of coal-beinS of
less bulk.
Our Legislatures for some years have been
asked to aid q road from Cleveland to the
copper region of this State, but have per-
sislently. and we think blindly, refused the
State aid By this refusal our own State has
suffered most. But if our copper country
citizens would send to the Legislature mem
hers committed to this question. we suppose
a-d could be obtained to put il through.
Besides being of incalculable advantage To-
caIly 30 the copper country, such road
would open up new aud shorter foute be-
tween Charleston and East Tennessee.
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Leiferfrnn Texas.

Houston, Texas. April II, lS60.--Texas
never enjoyed at this season Ofthe year more
fhttering prospect Of a full crop than at
present. The season of froets has been pass
ed with impuniiy, and we have just been la
vored with very general rain, rendering
plentiful corn crop almost u certainty. Corn,
cotton, wheat and sugar cane promise well.
a greatly increased breadth of land has been
planted this season. All industrial pursuits
are fourishing. Mechanics are i'll demand.
and receive high wages; carpenters So, brick
layers So so per day. Between seventy aud
eighty newspapers are published in Texas.
Two of these are devoted to religion, one TO
temperance, one 10 education. Railroads are
being pushed forward with greati energy.
Houston is the great railroad centre OF Texas.
N o. PicduIne
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-28
Douglas Will not Do.

The Louisville Courier Guthrie organ) OF
the 25th. very empbatically says:
There is no use, however, of thinking
about eleciing Douglas. He can't be eIeetod II
he is nominated. The South will not vote for
him. aud euen kentucky, where he has as many
friends MS in any other Southern State, ,cill
NOT role for him. He will lose Kentucky by
more thousands than the last Democratic
Governor carried the State. II, therefore.
the wire workers, Office seekers. spailsmen.
and plunderers exert influence enough at
Charleston to nominate Douglas, they will
never get pay enough from the Offices they
expect TO hold under the Little Giant" as
President. to pay halt the expenses incurred
at Charleston.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-28
Iarerue.fFe.,lvaIt nst. Loni..

Monday last was grand gala day Of The
brewers and beer sellers II 81. Louis. King
Gambrinus. the patron Saint OF lager. was
perss,nated by MIR. ). Greinniger, portly Ger
man. whose capacity Is stated 10 be tsiee
that Of any 9th man In 81. Louis The Tea-
toaic beverage flowed freely, aud King Gam
brinus was borne ia procession thFoagh many
siTeeis, The beer mskers foliosing IN az horse
Carriages. With huge casks OF the liquid,
which cheers, hst never 80 the besi knog.-
edge aud belief Of our German lstioN-eiti-
xrns,) iaebriatss Ia the evening. . grand
ball c. me 81 al Turner Hall. Great j. lager.
aud GAnb.inas is IL pscphess- Csaessnsafi On
ssaes.l.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-28

The Democrats do not appear TO see. that
they proclaim thsir corruption By giving il
out that Coreoran Of Washington l. going to
expend two millions OF dollars 20 defeat
Douglas. and II be Is defeated, II viii be IA
ken As true that this thing was done.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-28
FExS.Aeo wooD's B'nors-The Charles

FERNANDO MOODS B'Hofs.-The Charles
ton correspondent OF The Cincinnali Qsspsr-
sal SAYS
Fernandy's crowd Is called the "Hards--
and they look hard enough. A Tom SayeFs
u = fellow, short, bali-nseked. aud vita tie
red shirt Of the Nes York Roaehs, sat near.
His head WAS larned Slightly On oae side.
and be looked up ~iih bleed-shos sycs, and
hss great aader Jaw shut hard aud ehia
tisrowa ogt. Ike ball-dog. making a deceit
fal pretens- II slsepiness fernaady woald
only have 70 tell thai Iellos 70 go IA aud
he'd 90.