The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-06-29
POLITICAL.
DOUGLAS IN MASSACHUSETTS.
The Boston Courier, of Wednesday, says:

a Faneui Hall ratification meeting. Its predicted
that it will be one of the largest gatherings ever
held here. 1t is expected that there will be some
| ''plain speaking" on the occasion. Throughout the
State the Democratic organizations are in the con-
troll OF Douglas men; although the presses are for
| the Breckinridge ticket. In this city, the ward
and county committee are for Douglas, we under
stand, three to one. We hear nothing of Breck-
inridge ratification meeting-that will be arranged
as soon as the delegates return to the city.
DECLARATION OF SENATOR FITzPATRICK.-The fol-
lowing is the letter of Senator Fitzpatrick to the
committee, declining the nomination for the Vice
Presidency:
| WASHINGTON, June rs, 1860.
GENTLEMEN:-l our letter of to-day informing
me that "have been unanimously nominated by
the National Convention of the Democratic party
which met at Charleston on the 23rd day of April
last, and adjourned to meet at Baltimore on the
18th day of June, as their candidate to the office of
Vice President, was duly received. Acknowledging
with the liveliest sensbty this distinguished mark
of your confidence and regard, it is with no ordi.
nary feelings of regret that consid erations the re-
cital OF which will not impose upon you, con-
strain me to decline the nomination latteringlv
rendered. My designation as a candidate for this
high position would have been more gratifying to
me If it had proceeded from united Democracy
united both as to principles and to men. The dis
tracing differences at present existing in the ranks
OF the Democratic party were strkngly exempli-
lied both at Charleston and at Baltimore, and in
my humble opinion, distinctly admonish me that |
| should IN no way contribute to these unfortunate
divisions. The Black Republicans have harmoni-
| ousy (at least in Convention) presented their
candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency.
80 have the Constitutional Union party (as it is
termed). Each party is already engaged in the
contest; In the presence OF such organizations
| stll unfortunately exhibit divided camp. What
melancholy spectacle! 1t is calculated to cause
| every pemocratic citizen who cherishes the Con-
sttuuon of his country to despond if not to despair
| OF the durability of the Union Desirous az far
\ capable, OF eXercisinu inAu
move every obstacle which may prevent a restora
| tion of the peace, harmony, and perfect concord
OF that glorious old party to which have been in
| 1exlbly devoted from early manhood-a party
which in my deliberate opinion is the only real
and reliable ligament which binds the South and
| the North, the East, and the West together upon
| Constitutional principles-no alternative was left
| to me but which have herein most respectfully
communicated to you. For the agreeable manner
in which you have conveyed me the action of the
Convention, accept my sincere thanks. Very tru-
| ly, your friend and obedieut servant
B. FITZPATRICK.
| To VIM. H. Ludlow, New York, and others
| The Houston MovEMEST.-In accordance with
the resolutions passed at the Houston mass meeting
| IN New York, on Tuesday evening, May 30, the
Executive Committee adopted the following call:
The friends of General Sam Houston in the State
| OF New York, as the peoples candidate for the
Presidency, are invited to meet in convention on
Wednesday, July IS, 1860, at the city of Schen-
| ectady, at twelve o'clock NJ, to place in nomina-
|
designate a candidate for Vice President, to be
supported by the electors in connection with Gen
eral Houston; and for this purpose all Houston
three delegates
The Committee state that reports were received
OF the progress OF the movement in various parts
OF the State, and also from New Jersey, Mary
land, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas Louisiana
Georgia and Texas all of the most cheering char
acter, evincing steady determination to run
General Houston as the peoples candidate ire
spective of conventions.
The New York TAMMANY DEMoCRACY.-The Gen
eral Committee of the New York Tammany Hall
held meeting on Tuesday evening, at which
resolutions were passed endorsing Douglas and
johnson and their platform, after speeches by
Messrs. Belmont, Kennedy, Waterbury, Clancy,
Chandler, Devlin and Others 1t was also resolved
to hold grand ratification meeting on Monday
next, and to give it all the eclat which the occasion
merits. There will be fire works, bands of music,
speeches, &c. The committee ad journed amid much
enthusiasm.
VISIT OF THE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE TO THE Pres
IDENT.-On W ednesday the Breckinridge and Lane
National Committee visited the President at the
Executive mansion. The usual greetings over, the
Constitution says:
very pleasant informal conversation between
the President and the different members of the
committee followed; in the course of which Mr. Bu-
chanans cordiality and earnestness in the i'm
pressed every one present. Upon their taking leave
the ven cradle Chief Magistrate said: "God bless
you, gentlemen, one and ALL You go home to your
different States; and there am sure you will do
your whole duty; and fervently trust that you
may be successful P' One of the committee turned
and said, with emotion, "Think not, sir, that in
going eagerly into the struggle secure the ascen
dency OF our candidates, sha Il cherish the
less veneration and devotion for the setting sum-
DOUGLAS NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Sylvanus h. Lyman, of Portland, Me-; Alpheus
+. Snow, OF Claremont n. H.; Charles G. East
man, of Montpelier, Vt; Fred o. Prince, of Bos-
ton, Mass; Jacob Babbitt, of Bristol, R. l.. VIM.
of New York, N Y; Jacob Van NosdaIe, of New
ark, N. j.; Richard Haldeman, of Harrisburg, Pa;
Thomas NJ. Lanahan, of Baltimore, Md; John A.
aarman, of Sta1nton, Va; Robt. E. Dick, of
Huntsville, Ala; W. w. Moore, of jacksonville,
Fla; Oatey II. Bynum, of Portland, Ala; Thos
Cottman, of DOnadsonville, La; Thos. Flournoy,
of Ark; James Craig, of st. Joseph's, Mo-. C.
Knox Walker, of Memphis, Tenn; Henry c. Harri-
son, of Covington, Ky; Hugh j. Jewetf, of Zanes-
vile, Ohio; Ii. W. Harrison, of Madison, Ind
Murray Mcconnell, of Jacksonville, Ill.,; Banjamin
Folett, of Mich; j. X. Sharpstein, of Milwaukee,
Wis. VIM. II. Merrick, of Cedar Rapids Iowa;
Henry H. Sibley, of Mimi; Jas. A. McDougal OF
San Francisco, Cal.
WASHINGTON NEWS.
THE SPANISH TREATY-DEsPATCHEs FROM MEXICO
CoRTINAs AGAIN-PoLTICAL-THE QUARTERMAs-
TER APPoINTMENTs-THE CALIFORNIA MAILS.
The treaty with Spain, for the adjustment of our
outstanding claims, rejected by the Senate,
because the Armistad case specially mentioned,
while others were referred to commission for ad-
judicaton. Mr.. Mason willing to strike out the
Armistad by name, and let it take the same refer
ence the others, but some of the opponents of
that clause voted to retain it, and then voted
against the treaty. This blunder may involve us
in future difficulties. Good policy required
friendly arrangement with Spain, and the settle
ment of claims which have been used as a pretence
for vexatious diplomacy Voluminous despatch
es were received on Wednesday from Minister Nc
Lane, dated Vera Cruz, June 16. There was but
little political news of Importance. The defeat of
the liberals was not disastrous at first report
ed, and it was believed that they would be able to
retrieve themselves in their next engagement. Th
vomito had commenced its ravages and quite
number had died. Mr. McLane had some symptoms
of attack of this disease, but it had passed off,
and his physicians apprehended no further attack.
Matters were very much mixed up, and it diff
cult to tell what the future had in store for this dis
tracted country. War Department has re-
ceived dispatches from Captain Lee commanding
the department of Texas, and also from Captain
Hunt commanding at Brownsville. The latter
gentleman reports that Cortinas had again made
his appearance in that vicinity, and that the in
habitants anticipated further trouble from him.
In obedience to his instructions from Captain Lee
he intended to despatch force in pursuit of him,
and if possible to capture him. He has thus far
been able to elude the vigilance of our SOL
diers, and he will undoubtedly do so again.
Aside from the apprehension entertained in re-
gard to this outlaw, matters were generally quiet
The old National Democratic Committee and Or
ganization here are broken up and abandoned.-
The friends of Mr. Breckenridge and Mr.. Douglas
have organized separately, and appointed Commit
tees entirely distinct and hostile to each other.-
The leaders of both interests openly proclaim there
is no possibility of compromise between them, and
neither side will countenance the efforts making in
certain States to combined electoral tickets for
the benefit of local politicians who fear to espouse
either canddate.--It is currently rumored to-
day, for facts in politics are scarce that a COM
promise will be made in the electors of some States
between the Douglas and Breckenridge men,
Every variety of schism is IN foot among the poll
ticians, and thus far the seceders ahead. They
claim great strength from the Bell and Everett par
ty, on account of the accession of Humphrey Mar
sha.-Col. Joseph E. johnson was nominated
Quartermaster-G General in place of General Jesup,
deceased He is excellent officer, who has
achieved his distinction by merit and not favorit-
ism. Col. Thomas, of the Quartermasters De-
partment, who was next in seniority to General
Jesup, and other aspirants, are much disappointed
at being Overslaughed or neglected.-No tempo
rary or other arrangement has yet been made for
carrying the California mails via Panama The
Postmaster-General refuses to entertain any propo
siton but strictly within the provisions of the
law, which only allows the postages And he will
not permit the mails to be carried with any condi-
tion or recognized contingency by which future
claim may be preferred against Congress for addi-
tional compensation. This strict Interpretation
does not suit the steamboat owners.-The Presi-
dent has definitely determined not to fill the vacan-
CIV the bench of the Supreme Court, till next
Winter.-The Constitution newspaper will now
be sustained by the Breckenridge wing of the De-
mocracy.
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.-The Ordnance Depart
ment of the Brooklyn Navy Yard has just compile