The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-07-11
neclension Of Gov. Fitzpatrick-.-H. V
Johnson, Of Ga.

We copy below the correspondence between
CIV Fitzpatrick, of Alabama, and the Com
rnittee of the Rump Convention. The manly
course Of this sterling patriot in repelling tht
approaches Of that vile and disorganizing fac
ton, shows that he is worthy Of the conf
dence which the Democracy of Alabama
have heretofore delighted to repose in him
His rejection of their nomination, threw tht
Ramps into the widest confusion and dislnay
indicating, as it unquestionably does, witt
what lqathing and contempt their movement
is regarded By the patriotic men of the South
and how ind snantly it will be rebuked at the
polls in November next.
he man who took the bribe which was
| spIrned by Gov. Fitzpatrick, Hershel V
johnson, of Georgia, doubtless feels that he
is a neglected patriot in the ranks of his for
ner party, and is willing to accept a post in
the ranks Of its enemies He was ra6d
dlsnnionist in 1851: but now goes to the ex-
treme OF forming political alliance with the
enemies of his own section. His strength in
Georgia may be estimated by the fact that he
and his miserable faction were routed six to
one in the Convention which accredited dele
gates to The Baltimore Convention on the 4th
OF June last; and as commentary upon his
standing with the Northern Douglas party
prior to his selection as their candidate for the
Vice Presidency, we may mention that un-
blushing as was the hardihood Of the Rump
Convention they rejected his application and
that of his compatriots for seats as delegates
in that body.
Fitzpatrick and Johnson. The zenith and
| the nadir!
WAsurNGroS, June 25 1860.-Sir You
! havs been unanimously nominated by the
Nat onal Convention of the Democratic party
which met on the 23d day Of April last and
adjourned to meet at Baltimore on the 18th
day Of June, az their candidate for the office of
ycc President
| To US has been delegated the agreeable duty
20 inform YOU of such nomination and to ask
your acceptance of it. ~ 55fi
In selecting you for this high and honor.
able post the Convention have but appreciated
the ability and high-toned nationality and
patriotism which have long distinguished your
public career. ~
We tender our congTatalation and have the
honor to be your feilow-citizens,
| -, VIZ, II, LUDLOW, oi New York.
u. ?. Dick OF North Carolina,
i''3' J.L. SEw ARD, OF Georgia,
j. l.. DA@soS OF Pennsylvania,
X. Z. WIcKLIFFE Of Louisiana,
W. i. GoRMAS OF Minnesota,
I. 3 FLoURNoY, of Arkansas,
A. A. KING of Virginia,
h Box iBRADRGRY, Of Maine
To Hon. BENJAMIN FITRPATRIcK. J-9s.
WAsHISGToS, June 25. ,1860-GErTEMEE
Your letter Of to-day informing me that l
,haye been unanimously nominated bv the
National Convention of the Democratic party
which met at Charleston on the 23d day Of
april last, and adjoured to meet at Baltimore
on the 18Th OF June, as their candidate for the
Office of Vice President" was duly received
Acknowledging with the liyelest sensibility
Z his distinguished ugTk ef your confidence
anu fesnEd, it il with no ordinary feeling of
regret that considerations. the recital of which
Will not Impose upon you, couStrain NE to
decline the nomination so fatteringly tender
ed. Ny designation as candidate for this
high position would have been more gratify-
ing to me it it had proceeded from united
Democraey-uuited both as to principals and
to men. % - q - . ,- .
The distracting difference at present exis-
ting in the ranks Of the Democratic party were
strkingly exemplfied both at Charleston and
at Baltimore, AMI, in my humble opinion, dis
tincty admonsh me that should no way
contribute to these unfortunate divisions.
The Black Republicans have harmoniously
lat least in convention) presented thei.. candi-
dates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency.
81 have the Constitutional Union party, as it
IS termed Each party is already engaged in
th contest. In the presence Of such organi-
zaton we still unfortunately exhihita divided
camp. What melancholy spectacle! 1t is
calculated to cause every Democratic ritizsn
who cherishes the Constitution of his country
to despond il not to dispair Of the durability OF
the Union. I'd s-iaa -
Deserious, as far as am capable Of exer-
cisin@ any influence, to remove every obstacle
which may prevent restoratian to the peace,
harmony, and perfect concord Of the glorious
old party to which have been iliexit | y de
voted from carly manhood party which, in
M deliberate opinion, is the only real and
reliable ligainent which binds the South, the
North. the East and the West together upon
constitutional principles--no alternative was
left tc me but that which have herein most
respectfully Communicated to you.
For the agreeable manner in which you
have conveyed to me the action of the Conven-
tion, except my sincere tn 'nks.
Very truly your friend and obedient ser
rant
B. FITZPATRICK
To WIN. II. LUDLOW, New York and 9TH
ers.