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Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-25
From seabury L Co., Gas Fi.ters, Nashyille.

From Seabury Co., Gas Filters, Nashville.
The Vesper Gas makes brilliant and beautifni
light that cheap aud portable, aud perfectly safe
The cons tructOu of the Nesper Gas burner and the
retort Il so perfectly simple that IL cannot get out
uf order nor Il explode
The IN ul.ageuent OF IlIo burner Is easily under
stood and requires but little more attention. - Keep
il clean and good osder than ordinary gas fixtures
Tse ligut produced By tn yesPer Gas we CONSIDER
fIny "a Ial every respect, - any other kiud OF
JOHN M. SEABURY,
T.J. SEABURI,
III >. PEACH.
NaSHytiIE Dec. 1859.
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Hirginian XIII d IN Te0os.-,A letter
from Lyons, Fayette County, Texas, date
January n, 1860, addressed to Mr. Sidney
BRuIN, of Alexandria, Va, says:
81 regret exceedingly that it becomes my
painfal duty to inform you Of the untimeiy
death ofyour brother Col a.
yesterday morning, about o'clock, he
was murdered. while blowing In his own
The facts, as near as l can gather them, are
these: Burns entered the field, armed with
revolver and bowie-kniie, AMI had some
harsh words with Cola, and, without any
attack being made upon him, discharged
five barrels Of his revolver At the person OF
Cola, two of which took effect, but did not
complete his work of death. He then drew
his knife and literally butcher him. Cola
fingered till about 3o'clock yesterday even
ing. He was dscently Inferred at "a Bap-
fist burying ground this evening.
l"Burns had surrendered himself to the
State authorities, and will undergo an ex-
animation Tomorrow, at Lagrange, the
county seat
Extraordinary Challenge. Mr.. Jonn Ira
Wis, who is acknowledged by every one to
be the best pistol shat aow known 10 the
world, has published the following extraOr-
binary challenge in the Memphis, Nashville,
and new Orleans papers. How he can hit a
cent piece, at ten PAGES, in room pitch
dark, we cannot diviue:'
He challenges the United States to shoot
against him for $500 or $1,000 side, the
following being the terms Of the match =
With pistols, thirty shots a side, at ten
PAGES distance; the target to be shot at to De
a copper cent my opponent to shoot at de-
liberate aim, with the aid OF the band only
string measurement, from centre to centre.
l ask that my opponent shall give me five
hits out OF thirty shots; or, in other words
will shoot twenty five shots against his
thirty. l shall require him to shoot his
shots by daylight, will shoot my shots in
any dark night he NAY select, OF in dark
room devoid Of light. The match to take
place in the city of New York, in New Or
leans, Memphis, or Nash vile, within thirty
days after it is made.
John Travis.
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HATiIAW AY'S

NEWSPAPER AND PERIt DICAL DEPOT.
No. 27, T.. Main Street,
Day Book Building.
IA N. Y. Ledger, Porter's Spirit,
N. Y. Weekly's, Wilkes do
N. Y. Mercury, N. Y, Clipper,
Family Journal, Weekly Sun,
Flag Of Our Union, do N. Y. Herald,
True Flag American Union,
Gleason's Literary Companion,
National Police Gazette,
U. S. Police Gazette,
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper,
Harper's Weekly, and
Gleason's Pictorial.
ALSO RECEIVING DAILY.
N. Y. Herald,
Philadelphia Ledger,
Baltimore Sun,
Do American and
Do Patriot.
No. 81, Main Street,
ja7 Day Book Building.
NORFOLK MADE BOOTS AND SHOES.
rALL al "a, South Church street and have
" your Boots and Shoes made to order. A
good workman can find constant employment mt
by applying at the above place.
C. A. DAVIS,
jas Boot and Shoe Manufacturer.
FINE BELLOWS LEATHER BOOTS.
in WE have received a most splendid lot
of Bellows Leather Boots OF the very
best quality.
- lst-We have lot of thick stout ones
for wearing in the water.
2d-We have a Grain Boot these we had
made very fine and of the best OF leather, and
while they are said to be water proof, they are
not too heavy to wear as winter Dress Boot,
and will polish as a very nice Calf skln. Just
give us cs II and look at them.
BUTT B. DOUGLASS,
ia 10. No %, East side Market Square.
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Business Cards.

III. A. iKA YES,
-hiPw RIGHT, SPAK MAkLk AM
CAllLKEk.
50 iILNAL MARINE Rail war.
SthA.H SAN MILL AND TIkBEh
MANUFACTOEY,
<o ,st, w ide Water Street. NOR
folk, Va.
Ely n. 3. BUILDING Ma TEKiALS
UHMiSHED AT SHORT NOTjCE.
If YOU WANT PURk
wk IN les,
WINES,
GINS,
WHISTLES,
fEAS, CIGARS, &c, &c,
,oNr FORGET TO CALL AT
~ A. J. MOCK g. CO.'S,
No. u. West Wide Water street,
:, ,5--ly NORFOLK, Va.
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A Brilliant Gallery.

WHO is not fond of pretty Pictures? Such
w Pictures by the hundreds can be seen at
HOLIDAY, No ID, Main street in this city I.
where beautiful, striking and accurate speci
mems of every variety of AMBROTYPES,
DAGUEROTYPES and PHOTOGRAPHS can
be seen, as perfectly gotten up as it is possible
to conceive, and at any price from FIFTY cents
upward. Let every reader take the hint, ''tO
secure the shadow ere the substance fades"
A special attraction viii be found in the
large and exquisite collection of OVAL GILT
r r NJ e s-a new and most elegant style Of
mounting Portraits, which we have just Ie-
ceived. This is the new feature OF the day,
and we'll worthy the attention of the lovers OF
the beautiful
Recollect, that we challenge any establish
ment to get up Portraits richer in Tone more
accurate in delinia;ion, more durable, OR FOR
LESS MONEY.
no 10 BURWELL h HOLIDAY
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Spite WOrk.-A woman named Sarah
jackson has been arrested at Waukesha,
Wisconsin. char ged with burning the barn
OF Thompson Richmend, OF Lisbon, in
whica seven horses, eighteen cattle, forty
sheep, eleven Thousand bush els of " heat ,one
th ousand bushels OF cats, two carriages, hay
and farming implements were destroyed
She confesses her guilt, and says she did it
Through spite"
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KEROSENE LAMPS AND OILS.
POTATOKs, POTATOES, PoTATOEs.
JOHN II. LESTER e. co.
GENTLaENIEN,S Fine READY MADE

-
GENTLEMEN'S FINE READY MA DE
CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOODS,
UNDER ATLANTIC HOTEL, MAIN STREET.
TNHE subscribers beg leave to inform their
L friends and the public generally that they
have just opened and are prepared to exhibit a
beautiful stock of FALL and W / N T f
CLOTHING, embracing in part Blue, Black
and Fancy Dress Frock Goats and Over Coats,
Black and Fancy Cashmere Vests End Pants,
Black and Fancy Silk and Velvet Plush Vests.
All of which are cut in the latest and most i'm
proved styles. AS to workmanship we are con-
fdent that our stock can't be excelled by any
in the city.
We have also large and desirable stock of
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, such as Silk,
Merino, Cotton and Flannel Shirts and Draw.
ers and Half Hose-Marseilles Linen and Mus.
lin Shirts, with and without Collars Collars,
Gloves, Stocks, Travelling Blankets and Shawls,
Handkerchiefs and Neck Ties in great variety,
comprising all the Novelties Of the season.
Persons wanting articles in our line will find
it to their interest to give US call before pur-
chasing elsewhere. We will take great pleasure
in showing our stock to all who may favor US
with call and give them fair opportunity to
examine, compare and judge for themselves.
ia3
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spoRTsMENs' HON f.

u KEENAN,, Importer and hIanufAc.
j tnrer OF Guns, Rifles, sseualsxs ,,,,,rs,,,
,;sss ss saa s si Sport Z
,,g Goods, comprising
.srge variety of double and
Jingle Shot Belts, English and American Pow
sails, Umbrellas, Canes, &c, &C.
Bells hung, Keys fitted, Umbrellas and Para
.uis repaired. All work warranted. Sign o.
the Big Red Gun, No rs Church street
sep lu--ly
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WAsHINGION POINT DYEIht. rs
TABLISHMENT.

ufEICE--CoRNER MAIN AND FENcHURcH SITS
IIAVlNG every apparatus requisite, and the
II artistic skill OF the German. French and
rye.eminence of my previous ,srutation) tc:
eiesnsipg, dyeing and letnishing Ladies and
ueu,iem ears apparel, Silk, Satin anu Canton
Grape shawis. Cotton, Wsosted, SC Sc My
motto rs Excelsior, and intend to st"hd nhri'
ysled solicit che continued custom 1T the
ommuLity. ,,,
~. 2--llv D.
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FALL DRY GOODS

CARPETS, OIL. CLOTHS sc.
WOULD respectfully invite attention 30
my desirable assortment OF CARPETS.
DhuGGETS, MATS and OIL CLOrfS, com
prising variety % styles which cann"' iail 10
please at fair price,.
Jug CLOTHS--I have also recently received
q tot OF Cloths suitable for Ladies' and Boy $
, loaas. mich will be sold at very reduced
n,tces GHAS.T. GUaSi lH.
una No. >, Marss m.ie
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4 UCIUS HART,

L. 4aNp BURLING SLIP NEW \ DIRK.
IMPORTERS OF AND DEALER IN
HtOCK TIN. sPELTER,
nAH LEAD INGOT COPPER,
TICKIE TINNER'> SOLDER
ANTIMONY. PIG LEAD,
HARTIN BISMUrI,
HARRIT>T METAL SPELrER SOLDER.
Also, MANUFACTURER ana lMfOhiEh
The TRADE supplied on the most favorable
sarmo p''2' SIN
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, v..v sssa 49, il ssgzs ssssgsrrs STAIRS
III '"' et5ss sMasse "A D"A


ON III l. l. 8 r II Il + Il.
'y,tiE Subscriber would most respectfully H.
form his friends and the public generally
hat he is now prepared to meet the waits OF
The public in his line of business, having num-
be-, OF HORSES, BUGGIES, and CONVEYAN-
CES, always OH hand, which he will let ont at
The lowest rates.
Stahling or Board furnished genrlemen's
ses Oh the hest terms.
sppS' JAS IhAf Eh.
"a; "a. BUCK,
w No. 1903 4 los Church street, Norfolk.
Dealer In Porter, Ale, Cider, and Superior Min
ucJ
L. LAND WARRANTS OF ALL
s,Les constantly wanted, for which the highest
cash prices viii be paid by
,Nc' 3-ty NJ. HohLEf,
West side Market square
r. BOARDING HOUSE.
Nest MAN, near CRANKY street, NJ So, Norfolk
Va Bosraers by the day, week. month OF
yea at moderate prices. Sc
III Formerly w. Berwiek's
HAIR DRESSING SALOON.
UNDER NATIONAL HOTEL, NoRFoLK, Va,
S4air Cut, Curled and Dressed in every style, By
accomplished Artists.
Gentlemen may rely upon receiving "ntiTs
a,isfar ton at this establishment.
roile, Articles, &c. for sale. s"e Nv
MERCHANTS HOTEL.
No. Is UNION STREET
NORFOLK, VA.
JOHN SMITH, .JK
PROPRIETOR.
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THE DAY BOOK.
st. Paul's Church.
TCONTIN UEb,


In relation to the other church in Nor
folk, which, was built in IS00 that was also
destroyed by fire III tie year 1927. A new
one, the present Christ church was immedi
ately erected, which being planned before
the new style of architecture was introduc-
ed Zone so uni votable to both speaker and
hearer, in Winter and in Summary is one
of the most capaoious and comic, table
ehurchss in the land, and when well light
ed up at night, and filled with worshippers,
as it almost always is. preseats To the eye
one of the most delightful spectacl-s ON
earth.
would that il was in my power to fur
nish larger list OF the yes;ry OF the old
church in Norfolk, but the brief term OF
twelve years to which the .estry book is
limited, forbids Among the first was Col.
Samuel Bouuh, who gave tine land GA which
st. Paul's and its graveyard stands, and
whose tombstone, at the door OF the church
tells where his body lies. hims.l'. Colonel
George Newton, Colonel William Crawford,
Captain William Hodges, Captain Willis
Wilson, Mi Charles Sweny, Captain james
Joy, Captain John Shritr, and Mr.. Samuel
Bouch, were the first vestrymen on the book.
The two last were in pacs of Mr. John Scott
and Capt Samuel Langley, formerly vestry
men. To the above, at different times, were
added Col Robert Tucker, MIR Matthew
Godfrey, Mr. James Webb, Thos Newton
Major John Willowby, Capt George Yea!e,
Mr. Robt Tucker. This list comes down to
l7Gl. Should the new vestry book which
then commenced be discovered, the list can
be greatly enlarged.
II. BRipE's PARISH, NORFOLK COUNTY
Or the position, lines and boundaries OF
this, We hsve no accurate idea, but Iuast re-
fer Our readers TO the d bneati,n OF it iu the
act OF Assembly in l76l, which carved 1t
out of Elizabeth river parish. See Hen
ning's Statues, l76l. tiav,ng No lists o.
clergy from 1853 until the year 1913, we
must begin with 1913, wh.a, as we'll as in
l774, we lind the Rev. james Pasteur its
minister In the yaar l775 the Rev. Eman-
ue Jones, Dr., becomes the minister; how
long he may have continued is hot known.
We know nothing more of the parish, until
the year 1887, after the Revolution, when
the Rev. Needler Robson appears on the
liet for one year and oae only, as minister
OF st. Brides parish. We presume he was
thu last of her ministers.
Which OF the old churches were embraced
within her bounds have no present know
edAe, nor do know whether she erected
any new ones.
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SkMtLtl'o bAklNG POWDER
ANOR making in a few minutes. wifLo,, -,
4 yeast, light, sweet and wholesome bIeA.t.
Price 20 cent per L04, and tar sa lie wholesale
and retail.
lal6 M 4 GASANrus.
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Business Cards.
LUTHER WALKER.

LUTHER LKER,
" Il h II E Il N ID SLATt
| MOULD respectfully inform the puhiil
that having located lii Norfolk ior IN
| purpose OF prosecuting the above mentions
business, am prepared to execute in the 10,
styie and shortest time, all work that may /,
entrusted to me, Architectural Plaster. Uyn.
prices.
Slate Roofs, &c. ~'''''N p''' To 'epA'''A
Residence, No. IL, N. Cumberland strss,.
ma 3-Iy.
FRANKLIN SAVINGS BANK
West Side Bank Street,
a FE W STEPS FROM MAIN STRhk1
NORFOLK, VA.
pays Interest Mt the rate OF five per &c,
on all sums remaining on deposit 80 dAyr.s
than 80 days. Interest compounded every 81.
months or paid to the depositors if pieterrsd
Deposits received and paid daily. Of.ice hop,
from A. M. to tx P. NJ. Discount days. ~.
days and Thursdays, at 10 o'clock.
Persons having funds to deposit will til tl
institution safe and convenient for the pmp''
Directors for the Present Year.
JOHN b. WHITEHEAD, President.
SAM'L ID. HODGES, s. HAKTsRoRN,
Jos. J.. ALLYN, j. JAMES ldoOA,
q. II. MATTHIAS, +. W. SsABua
W. H. HUNTER, Cashier
MERCHANTS AND MECHA
ICS' SAVING BANK,
Office No. SO Bank Street,
ELISHA GAMAGE, PRESIDENT
DIRECTORS.
E DELANY, Jos K, SpRArl.y
CIV GRANDY, RYLAsp CApps
JAS LEIGH, ". 4. HAraIscs.
W. d. WALES, Cashier,
'INhis Institution offers to the psx,
l. chant and Mechanic he Farmer Andth
professional man, in town and country, anol
portunity to make sums Of money product,
that otherwise might remain idle, the INTEREST,"
which will be Semi-annually added to the pr,
cipal, and yet may be tktrswn at Short
uee.
1t also recommends itself TO Executors. 4,
ministrators and Guardians. affording al ua
doubted guarantee of safety, swell from tier.
sponsibility and integrity ofits Directoloan
Stockholders, as nom the security OF q sum,
emily large Joint fund.
The rate of S per cent per annnm will be 4.
lowed ON sums remaining on deposit for 50 day.
or mere, and per cent for shorte itii,e. r.,
office OF the Bank will be open daily tc rec.,
Ing and paying deposits from to : p. nj.
Discount Days "Wednesday and Saturday.
je2-tf
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FALL AND WINTER GOODS,

FAT AND WINTER GOODS,
FOR 1859.
X. ID. CLIFTON u co.
NORFOLK HALL OF FASHION.
TNHE subscribers are now receiving very
J. large and handsome stock of Gentlemen
and Youths'
READY MADE CLOTHING,
OF superior quality and workmanship. Tothose
wishing to purchase we otter great inducements,
from the TACT OF manu- featuring all of our own
Clothing, we confidently assert that we can and
will sell at as low figure as any house in the
states, North or South. Aho to hand prime
stock of
CENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
of every variety and description. An examina :
ton Is only wanting to satisfy a II, that the
Ola Stand No. 16 Main Street,
is the place where you may always .elyo
getting good article at fair price. Call an
examine. nos
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NEW FALLGOODS.

JUST RECEIVED splendid assortment Of
y Fall and Winter Goods, comprising Black
and colOured double Skirt. Silk Robes, plain,
French, Figured and Printed Mouslines, Cash.
meres, Merinoes, Stella and Blanket Shawls,
Cloaks, Nantes &C. &c.
Also, beautiful lot of black and coloured
Cloths, Cassimeres and Fancy Vestings. Also
Gents Merino and all wool, shirts and Drawers,
Handkerchief, Socks, Collars, Cravats. &c, &c.
L. BENKLEY'S
Sc Il No. 80, Main street
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NO,rlCE

TyUDFIsH-A supply Of fine Goldfish IN
I j store and for sale low BY ,>.,.s
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GLYCERINE CREAM

GLfCEhlNF CREAM
GiyCorine Cream Glycerne Cream
Glycerine Cream Glycerine Cream
Glycerlne Cream
Glycerine Cream
GLfCEKINE CREAM is one of the best
" things extant for curing chapped hands,
lips, sore nipples, &c. Only IS cents per box,
prepared anu sold BY J LUDLOW,
ia7 Atlantic Drug Store.
KEROSENE LAMPS AND OILS.
WE have just received a large supply OF
w Kerosene Lamps of the newest and most
approved patterns, and invite every person
desiring 10 obtain the very best and cheap.
est portable light within their reach. Give us
a call before purchasing elsewhere as we have
The finest assortment ever offered for sale III
this city. Also the best Kerosene Oil, only
81 25c per gallon. KEEFE & STORY,
ia 10 No Union street.
POTATOES. POTATOES, POTATOES.
O00 Bbls. Dyk nan Potatoes,
AOO 100 do Peach Blue do
100 do Jersy White Mercer Potatoes,
300 Bushels do do do
For sale at low rates by
THOS. p CROWELL,
jag Higgins Wharf Norfolk.
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yvSHE firm OF KING & TOY is this day S.
1 solved by mutual consent. the interest OIL
N. C. King, deceased, bav ns been bought ont
ay Thomas Toy, who rs authorized to settle
Vie business of the firm.
NV LUCY KING EXecatriX
ass, THOMAS u TOY.
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"a; "a. BUCK,
w No. 1903 4 los Church street, Nogtoik.
Dealer In Porter, Ale, Cider, and Superior Min
eral Waters. Fine Draft Ale always on hand
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FREIGHT BY THE JAMESTOWN
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
DER ONS having freight to ship by the
L Jamestown, are notified that she will here
after take what is offered at Norfolk and then
go to Portsmouth, at which place she will leave
for New York after the arrival of the Southern
cars.
Shippers must have their fire light on the wharf
by O'Clock Wednesday afternoon. oc 10
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r. BOTTIM ORE,
a.nrICE alE nlssOLuTiUN.

.Sn KEGS Prime aiA'es Butter 'ecelV'ng'
HDV and for sale low ~
A., .tn CLONES.
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WEIGHTS FAMILY FLOUR,
THE standard brand Hcusekeepeis ni,vv
your time to lay in your Flour while vr,
have the opportunity OF securing bbl. 4.
WEIGHS Family, Of W hitch we have lust re-
ceived thnty-tive bbls, aud every body know,
TINS 4 the best article manu- tactulel
D &c DEAIINi;
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WELLINGTON BOOTS.
L'OR the Ladies' at No 10 Market Square,
r. vary CHEAP,
Only "a lew par lett. CAN soon or You will
b. too late ior the bargain.
FW SEABURY'S SONS.
ia 81 Is Mai ket Suhale
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-04-26
declared they would appeal 10 the Conven

declared they would appeal 10 the Conven
ton.
The Indicators are that the vote of TIE
Pennsylvania delegation will be for Brecken
ridge
Il is a fix-d fact that he South will not have
Dodgl las under any circumstances In fact,
the delegations OF Florida, Georgia Alabs
ma. Lsuisians. Mississippi. and Soul. Carroll
IA, with portions OF those of Illinois AMI Ia
diana are already organized for revolt ia the
event of Douglas being nominated. aud will
set up Jefferson Davis in opposition.
Sldeli's arrival has given Douglas the Sc
verest blow yet H is oonsummate n,sn
aver Following are some of the ealcula-
tions | have heard made: The Maine, New
Hampshire, Vermont aud Rhode lsisnd
/ Delegates ara counted On as sure for Doug
I las
| Massachusetts, IN Informal caucus went
against MIN. Subsequently, they entertained
! the suggestion 10 cast complimentary vote
+ tor Davis. and AL back 10 DongIas Expe-
dieney is their motto. Pennsvls went
seventeen against and ten III isvor of Doug
las. Connecticut voted in caucus eigh. for
Douglas and four scattering. Wisconsin
IS all eager for the Douglas fray. Ditto
Ohio.
| At meeting OF Southern delegates. an at
7 pt WAS hfalc 10 ui5ltr L .Soutl IN n uS-
titand for the slave code clause The attempt
was failure Alabama, Mississippi aud
Louisiana will Insist upon lis immediate adop
ton. Ii unsuccessful, they will be IN high
dudgeon. Virginia and North Carolina will
| be content with reatfirmation OF the Cincin-
natl platform: but rather than have any South
ern disaffection in the Convention. they will
join the other States and endeavor to form
one harmonious whole on the above clause.
Mr.. Seymouf's friends pressing his name
In influential quartz As the proper man.
/ The Douglas s,reng h III the South has de
lined considerably. North Carolina. hall
o; the delegate on from which Was claimed for
the Little Giant. has nearly caved in. Ken
lucky repudiates the idea of going over to
him. and Tennessee will not give over two
votes for him when Johnson is abandoned -
! A mai rity OF one of The Missouri delegation.
and part of the Mary land dele5ation alone
/ adhere 10 him. with perhaps a few scatterIng
votes from other quarters, HIS friends from
he Nolthwest and elsewhere met at them
headquarters last night and proclaimed the a
tentative Of his uoIniu alton Or the defeat o.
the party There Is very struns sentiment
TOR retaliation ..u air.st the South should Doug
las be rejected by the Convention, as II is now
thought lie viii De. white the X -n:ucAv dele
CATION stahds Tor Guthrie The outside
pressure from that State, headed b. Pow
ell, Burnett, Clay and others. : ior Breck
/ enrdge. who Is gaming ei>ew here. liuntei
will start with the largest Southern vote ano
viii increase on the second Hot hi,
friends are discreet. hut the objection most
>trenuouslv urged against him Is the doubt
ot his success. The Southern vote will be
divided between Guthrie Hunter and J ohm
SOD, at the outset OUTSIDER.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-04-26

gates. Belmont goes openly for Doug las
Watts Sherman also desires a seat. and may
. ocu,e vacancy ike the Others.
TIE Alabama delegation met Ills tSAsur'
day evening. and resolved 10 subm thei
platform, and uale>> theirs IS substantially
zdap,el /, withdraw vi hout any iurth,l
dsn nstration. The Mississippi delegstio,
may follow.
Ii j, now a<cer,aIued tina, Douglas viii se
only - votes from Missouri. srd 9 from Ma
ryland on the first ballot, probably no other
from tAe South
TIE Massachusetts, dele,s me, to-day
aad will give him woes
the States we're called. and the commit
tees on organization aud credentials were ap
pointed ~ the Delegations
Mr. Ilsh-r. 81 Nirglais. now deJnsnde'
that Fernando Woods letter be read and re
terred to The committee On credentials.
M. Gockrans moved tina. il be received aa'
referred - the committee without reading
A'ter much excitement, me resolution wa
adopted.
The credentials having been hanoed Ia tn
committee-On motion the Convention ad
joarned at ) O'Clock until 10 morrow.