Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-08-31
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WORCESTER, Mass, Aug. 2s--The Rspub-
licau State Convention is very largely at
tended, with great outside pressure, Ex-
Governor Boutwell, was chosen President.
who addressed the convention, and was fol-
loved bv Charles Sumner. A Committe on
the Electoral Ticket has been appointed--
The convention has nominated John a. An
drew for Governor, by a vote OF 73S TO $40
for Dawes. J. G.. Goodrich was nominated
for Lieut-Gorernor. Warner for Secretary OF
State, and George Morey and r. A. Chapman
for Electors at Large.
B-eekinrfdee state Convention.
DaT.orr. Aug. z9.-The Breckenridge State
Convention met in this city to day and nomi-
mated full electoral ticket. Resolutions
were adopted requesting each Congressional
Districts to make nominations. and diseounte-
nancing any compromise with their oppo-
nents. eR
Democratic state Convention.
HARrFoRD, August 2s.-The Democratic
State Convention is now in session in this
city for the nomination of an electoral ticket
The Dcuglasites are in decided majority
Dwight ". Pardee. of Hartford, presides.
At the morning session, which has been
mostly occupied In the organization, mo-
ton to place on the ticket Bell and Everett
electors was voted down by large majority.
Douglas In Virginia. =
PETERSBURG, Va, Aug. 29.-Mr. Douglas
commenced an address last night at 8 O'Clock,
in front of Jarreit's Hotel, to crowd of
1000 or 5000. He was greeted with tremen-
dous cheers In half an hour storm arose,
and the crowd adjourned to the Phoenix
Hail. which was crowded to suffocation. He
concluded bis address, occupying over two
hours. The meeting broke up with nine
cheers for the Little Giant, and the enthusi-
asm was unbo1nded. Mr.. Douglas says his
reception surpasses anything he has received
for Raleigh this morning, where he speaks
tomorrow. He speaks at Richmond Friday
night, and leaves Tor Staunton on Saturday
morning, 6fAFf ri E-EEE
President Buchanan.
PauApELPHIA. Aug. 29.-President Buch-
anan met with an enthusiastic reception at
Cumberland yesterday, on his return from
Bedford Springs. He addressed large au-
dience. als
The Franklin county Democratic ConFen-
ton yesterday adopted resolutions indorsing
Douglas and johnson as the regular caiidl-
dates. - hs
Douglas Electors. $500
HARTFORD, Aug. 30.-The Democratic
State Convention have nominated Douglas
electoral ticket. Ill feeling and personalities
between the Douglas and Breckenridge wings
characterized the debates
A Breckenridge Convention will probably
be called.
BRADY Accepts.
NEW YORK. Aug. 3O.-Brady accepts the
Breckenridge Gubernatorial nomination con-
| ditionally, that be withdraws if the Democra-
ey unite. Ca
Arrested.
NEW YORK, Ang.s 30.--Four Cuban mer-
chants are under arrest for desiguedly wreck
ing the bark E. A. Kinsman while on her
voyage to Havana. ~
Douglas ut Raleigh.
New YORK, Aug. 3O.-Douglas was en-
Enthusiastically received at Raleigh.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 30.-Brevet Major Rey.
nolds of the Sd artillery is appointed Com
maDdant of the Corps of Cadets at West
Point. la-
Pony Express.
ST. JOSEPH. Aug. 30.--The Pixies Peak Ex-
press, with S23 900 in gold has arrived.
River News.
Loc i>>f.LE, Aug. 30.-The river is rising
| with 3 feet 9 inches water in the canal.
Ashore. =
! NEW ORLEANS Aug. 30.-The Silas Green
wood from New York reports the ship Liber
| ty, from New York to New Orleans ashore
| at Moselle shoals.