Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-29
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Fitzpatrick Refuses to Accept,

Fitzpatrick Refuses to Accept,
BALrInoHR June 26.--Fitzpatrick declines In,
nomination for Vice President Herschel v. John
son, OF Georgia, has been substituted by the com
mittee. johnson accepts Lane accepts the Balh
more Seceders nomination for Vice President
Posr 0FFtcB DEFICIENCY BmL.--W ARLINGTON
June 20.--Altogether contrary TO previous indica
tions, the Postofice Deficiency bill has become
law. 1t was saved from defeat by the House unex
pectedly receding from the amendment, until now
so decidedly presevered in providing for the restor
ton, with few exceptions Of all the inland service
suspended on the 4th of March, 1882 Apart from
the appropriations for deficiencies it permits the
Postmaster General to advertise for proposals, and
contract with the lowest responsible bidder or bid
ders for the transportation of the mails by steamships
from Charleston via Savannah to Key West and
back twice month, or oftener, from the lst Of
July next to the LIST of July, 1894 inclusive at such
terms as he may think advisable, not exceeding
$50, 900 per annum. This and the act of establish
ing mails six times a week, from Sacramento "a
olympia, are the only two special provisions enact
ed in reference to the mails.
ST. Louis, June, 25-The Seceders are holding
great ratification meeting tonight The Bulletin
Office is covered with flags and transparencies
Col. Preston, q. s. Minister TO Spain, will be
serenaded at the Planters House this evening.
One hundred and five guns are being fred in
Lucas Park. The enthusiasm is fully equal TO that
of Douglass.
SANDUsKY, O., June 25.-The Democracy of this
city fred 81 guns in honor of the nomination Of
Douglas, There were bonires speeches, music,
&c, &c.
CINCINNATI, June ga large and enthusiastic
Democratic meeting was held at the Fifth street
Market Place tonight, to ratify the nomination Of
Douglas and johnson. Resolutions endorsing the
proceedings at the Baltimore Convention, and re-
affirming the principles of the Democratic party,
were heartily adopted.
ST.. LOUIS, June 26.-The demonstration of the
breckenridge faction last night was interrupted al
the Planters House by large body of Douglas
men, attracted thither by the music. Judge Bow
lin, late minister to Paraguay, endeavored for some
time, but was not permitted, to speak, and finally
disappeared. A collision was at one time very
much feared
RICHMOND, June 26.--The Southern Convention
declares to-day, Breckenridge and Lane their ur-
animous choice, adopted the Charleston majority
platform, and adjourned sine die.
NoRFoRK, June 27.--Gov. Wise pronounces the
nomination of Breckenridge and Lane most admit
rabe to save the Union.
SCHENECTADY, N. Y June 27.-A meeting Of the
friends of Sam Houston is called for the 10th, to
nominate Houston Electors for New York State
New YORK, June 27.-The Herald's Washing
ton correspondent says that Madrid intelligence
states that the Spaniards, elated with the Morocco
success, contemplate assailing Mexico. under the
pretext of preserving Cuba and calling the United
States TO account for the capture of the steamer Of
Vera Cruz.
The National Democratic Douglas Committee met
to organize and prepare for the campaign. Angus
ia Belmont, of New York. was appointed chairman
Resolutions were adopted recommending all the
State Central Committees to take measures for the
adoption of an electoral ticket for Douglas and
johnson, in default of which the member of this
committee from each State is authorized to take
such action as he deems proper
The Heralds Washington correspondent says that
Mayor Wood has been comforting with Douglas
Breckenridge and the Administration. He suggests
that there be but one electoral ticket in New York
State, unpledged to either candidate but to throw
the vote as deemed polite. Both sides favor the
proposition. If the proposition fails Wood goes fol
Douglas. 1t is supposed that the Administrator
will throw its whole strength in favor of Breckn
ridge and Lane.