The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-05-26
For Shipping Intelligence. see 4th pag,
LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAMS.

BUFFALO, May 4.-Before proceeding to the
further consideration of the Slavery report the
Committee Appeals reported in the case of c.
Is. Birmingham, who was expelled from the Gene
see Conference. The sent back to that
Conference for new trial
DIR. Z. G. Haven of the New England Conference
then took the floor and discussed the Slavery aues
tion in favor of the majority report Upon the
conclusion of DR.. Haven speech, the floor was
assigned to DR.. Durbin of Philadelphia, who, in
behalf of several members of both sections of the
Committee, offered a substitute for the majority
report. 1t recommends the adoption of the entire
preamble of the majority report, which relates to
the moral and ecclesiastical aspects of the case and
also recommends that the administration of the
Discipline shall be made to conform to the declara-
ton of principles contained in much of that por
tion of the report cited as far as the same NAV
be allowed by the laws of the several States and
recommends moderate discussion of the question
hereafter, taking care, however, to maintain the
Anti i-Slavery position of the Church, DR.. Durbin
then pracesded to speak in support of the substi-
tute. He had carefully and prayerfully considered
both the majority and minority reports, and found
that they both agreed on the moral aspects OF the
case, and only differed in regard to the action pro-
posed, and he offered this substitute as a compro-
mise.
DR.. Durbin's speech was eminently conservative,
and his sentiments in favor of the perpetuity of the
union of the States and the union of the Church
were received with applause.
Or. Curry, of New York, had hoped that this
question would come before the Conference without
any entanglements whatever. He therefore moved
that the substitute be laid on the table, The yeas
and nays were called for, and the motion to lay on
the table prevailed by vote of l3G to S3 This
vote cannot be considered as actual test of the
sentiment OF the Conference, as many of the
servatves voted in favor of laying the substitute
on the table, probably with view of arriving at
some definite action which shall eventually settle
the whole question.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-A number of members of
o,n6t hatr
Japanese to-day, in accordance with previous ar
rangement. Messrs. Philip & Solomons, book
sellers, entertained then, several hours in the
afternoon, in Wizards concert-room, with an ex-
hloition OF various specimens of drawings, paint
lngs and engravings, the cOmmonest of which
excited their admiration, while the more costly
and finely executed were scarcely noticed. The
stereoscoplc pictures, however, excited their won
der and admiration. This evening the eight
principal members of the Embassy dined with the
President, in company with the Naval Commission,
the members of the Cabinet and their wives, and
other invited guests to the number of about thirty
eight.-The receipts into the Treasury last week
amounted to 81, ,lSl 900, increase over the sum
on hand last week of $4,000 amount subject to
draft $7,2s6,000.
Republican ratification Meeting
BosroN, May 24.-Faneui Hall was crammed to-
night with Republicans to ratify the nomination
of Lincoln and Hamlin.
The Hon. n. 7. Banks presided, and made a
speech endorsing the proceedings of the Conven-
ton, saying that from the bottom of his heart he
gave hearty approval to the nominations.
Resolutions were adopted oongratuatng the
people upon the unanimity with which the platform
and nominations were adopted at Chicago regard
ing it as an earnest of victory that constitutional
and political principles worthy of the age were
adopted there.
Addresses made by Mr.. Andrews Chairman
OF the Massachusetts delegation, Hon. George S.
Boutwell, and others. -
Large delegations were present from Chelsea,
and riI tb
and music.
AT the back part of the hail. in the early part of
the evening, three cheers were given for Douglas
Presbyterian 20. 81 General Assembly.
SEVENTH DAY.
ROCHESTER, May 23.-The report of the Board of
Publication was read and adopted, An attempt
was made to change the Sabbath School Visiter to
a semi monthly. but failed in adoption The
Special Committee on the memorial of Mrs. Mary
Ann Richardson, made report, recommending
that the memoraist have leave to withdraw her
memorial. The report adopted. The subject
OF the reorganization of the Board then came up
Rev. DIR. Boardman spoke in reply to DR.. Thorn
well, styling the latter's Presbyterianism as no
Presbyterlanlsm at all, but system lentieal in the
extreme. DIR. B. NJ. Smith obtained the floor.
when the Assembly adjourned.
Iowa Politics.
Iowa, May 24.-The Republican State Conven-
tion for the nomination of State officers and the
Congressional Convention, for the nomination of a
here to-day The old State officers were nominated
for re election, and VIM. Vandever was unanimous
ly nominated for reelection to Congress The
nomination of Lincoln and Hamiin was heartily
endorsed ''
Presbyterian en- ST. General Assembly.
PITTsBURG, May 24.-The Assembly heard this
morning an address by Rev. DR.. Wood of New
y York. The remainder of the day was devoted to
the consideration of the proposed modification of
the Assembly's plan of education. There is much
tn fha MIA md 10 nntH Hkalv hat
will be more than slightly changed. The sacra-
ment Of the Lords Supper was celebrated this
evening.
From Texas.
New ORLEANS, May 24-The steamship Arizona
has arrived from BraZos the Goth inst, bringing
$3.50, 900 in specie. The news is unimportant. At
Galveston meeting of the principal citizens ire
spective of party had been held at which the action
Of the Southern delegates to the Charleston Con
vention and the Southern platform, were endorsed.
The Massachusetts, Legislature
Boston, May "a AT a meeting of the Governor
convening an extra session of the Legislature on
Wednesday next to adopt measures for the pre-
vention OF the spread of the cattle disease.
Two Boys Killed by Lightning.
OTTAWA, ILL.,, May 4.-During storm here to-
day, two boys, named Peter Kelly and Alfred Col
Inns, were killed by lightning striking the tree un-
der which they had taken sP elter. Two others at
the same time were slightly injured.
SAVANNAH, May pa duel was fought this
morning, at Scriven's Ferry, between c. A. L.
Lamar and Com. Moore, late of the Texas navy
The difficulty grew out of the evidence of the latter
IN the trial of Capt. Farnham. Shots were inter
changed, when the dispute was amicably settled.