New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-26
DecIina.iOn OF Mr. Fitzpatrick.
OF JOHN G. BRECKENRIDGE.

WASHINGTON, Monday june 25 1850.
Gov. Fitzpatrick having declined the nomination for
Vice-PresidtDt, the National Committee have subs-
tuted Herschel V. johnson of Georgia.
A large body, accompanied by band of music, pro-
ceeded tonight TO the residence Of Mr.. BreckDrdge
and having erenaded him. he in response repeated
calls appeared saying he felt deeply this manifestation
Of friendly regard, and accepted il approval of
the proceedings at Baltimore by which the National
Democratic Convention presented his name, and that
of his gallant and honOred friend Gen. Lane, cand
dates for President and EicePresdept of the United
Saies. His heart would be cold and usensible indeed
did not brob with gratitude at such an exhibition of
the confidence of his countrymen He felt it and felt
deeply and did not affect to conceal it. He had seen
with feelings of pain the divisions and disturbances
which occurred in the Democratic Convention and
Lad hoped in the end that these evils would be
averted. His friends knew that he would not for an
instant permit his TO stand in the way of rater-
nal harmony. He well knew that there were gentle
men both Of the North and the South, of experience
and ability, who were fitted better than himself for
such trust.
But without referring in detail to tho proceedings at
Baltimore he would only say that the Convention
which assembled at the Maryland Institute was CON-
posed in his opinion, OF the National Democracy of
the United States. [CIies of " Good" and cheers
When he learned though, with regret, that his name
lor 10 determine that he would not meany abandon
them. Loud applause He understood that some
persons occupying high positions entertain the belief
that the National Democratic party is dsunion party,
anu ntenub 10 preak up inc Union OF these States.
[Cries of " Never" Never %
a" We intend 10 preserve it :" We had read the res.
olntioDs adopted by that Convention wi great deal
OF care. There nothing in the character of that
Convection, or the gentlemen who composed it. Or if
he allow ed TO aod in the character of the nomi-
nee to justify it. [Appsus- Instead of breaking up
tie Union intend, said. to strengthen and
Ter CITIZEN IL. A voice, " Cuba"
AnotherresOlution instead of breaking up the Union
seems to pledge by the power of organization to unite
its different parts by iron bands He hoped this would
be speedily and grandly realized lie saw nothing sec.
t0na there from any of the States One of the reso.
utons declared the equality of the States in all the
common territories under our common Constitution;
but no man disunionst who to preserve the
Union on the great principle Of the Constitution and
the equality of the States.
Our peace has never been disturbed except where
these pin eples have been departed from. With regard
fohinself when the Convention selected him az one
o lis candidates looking ut bis humble antecedents and
phcc OF his abode gave 10 the country personal
End geographical guaranty that its interest was in the
Union. Cheers.
. he alluded 10 his distinguished associate Mr.. Lane
ftomemes happens that men placed in position
where they ale reluctant 10 act al expose themselves
10 censure II not to txecration they do not merit but
we must be prepared TO meet such occasions in this
HE. AL men can move for ward with dignity and
With calm and unfalerng STEP 1t was his purpose TO
pursue that course. de conceded TO others the same
good purpose be claimed for himself Without acri.
inony and animosity he accepted the nomination ten
dered him.