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The Van Buren, National COnven-
ton at Baltimore.

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and was called to order by Gen. RIM. Saun.
dcrs Of n. c. on whose motion Ilendrick b.
Wright Of Pa. was chosen Chairman pro
tenn. and Thomas Ritcllic, Jr. Of Va. Sccre-
tary pro TEN.
BALTIMORE, Monday, Nav q.
DEAR StR-The Van Buren, Convention, as il is
called that is, the National Democratic Convention,
met this day a, y O'Clock in the Odd Fellows Hall,
{, curious association of terms bv-ihe-by) n room in
the top story of building IN Gay street, that looks
very like n mlniatIre edition Of The Egyptian Tomhs,
and the whole concern To- h very much as though il
might fall down and cru h every body within and
around II.
The greatest possible excitement, prevailed amongst
tho Delegates up to the time OF meeting but par,ic.
ularly 80 among the noisy politcians-fricnd Of Mr..
Van Bnrcn-officc-hOldcrs Nc. who came ont from
New York.
Precisely nj - o'clock, Gen. Saunders of N. C.
rose and called the meeting to order, and proposed
MIR. Hendrick B. Wright, Of Luzcrne, Pennsylvania,
CORNER Speaker of the House Of Assembly W as Chair.
man pro tenn. This was carried mem. con. and was
looked upon as unfavorable to Mr.. Van Buren,.
Mr.. Saunders also proposed VIM. +. Richie, son
of Thumls Richie of the Richmond Enquirer as Sec
rotary pro tenn. This was also carried mem. con.
Gen. Saun |crs then rose and said that he had the
honor to be member of the Democratic Conventions
Of 1882 aud 1875, and he was DESTROYS of seeing this
Convention pursue the same harmonious and demo-
cratic course that was then pursued; and he there
fore moved that the same rules be adopted for the
regulation of this Convention that were adopted on
those occasions. This course would facilitate bust
ness and preserve good order and government IN the
Convention. He therefore moved the following:
"Resolred, That the rn cs and regulations ms adop-
ted by the National Convention of Nav, 1892, and as
adopted by the National Convention of May, 1885,
be the rules AMI regulations for the government of
this Convention"
This motion produced considerable sensation among
the Van Buren, men, rs one of the rules Is W hat is
called the two-ihird rule, and it is considered that ii
this be adopted Mr.. Van Buren, cannot be elected.
Mr.. Cave johnson "a friend of Van Buren) said
ihev ought first to ascertain what Delegates were IN
attendance who, of those in the room, were entitled
TO vote and who were not therefore, he moved that
q COMMITTEE be appointed to examine the credentials
of the Delegates and report thereon after this was
done perhaps he would not oppose the motion Of
Gen. Saunders.
This called up Clifford, of Maine, IA red hot Van
Bureniie) who said he was surprised that Gen. Saun-
dcrs should offer this novel motion AZ this stage of the
proceedings, and hoped he would withdraw it for the
present.
Mr.. Saunders rather warmly denied that it was a
norei motion it was the same motion made and
adopted in 1882 and 1895. A Committee of Creden-
lials would be appointed the first thing after these
rules were adopted.
turn, Mr.. Coiquit rose and said he hoped sincerely
that the most perfect harmony and Cancellation would
characterize the entire proceedings Of The Convention.
Nj. Hopkins of Va. (Anti.Van) hoped Mr.. Saun-
ders would not withdraw the resolution because
even if he did the men now IN the room would have
to vote en- mdsse on appointing n committee, and
they might rs well SOtc en- mdSsc 10 ADOPT The rules.
The Chairman then reminded the Delegates that
they had forgotten to open the meeting with PRAYER,
md that two clergyman were in attendance for that
purpose. This stopped the discussion for The present,
nnd
The Rev. Mr.. Johns (EpiscopaD then spoke in
prayer, and invoked the blessings Of Heaven on the
proceedings of the Convention.
The Rev. Mr.. Milton then read the llSth Psalm.
Marcus Morton sad 1t was easy 10 ascertain the
Delegates. He thought no gentleman would come
there 10 vote unless he had n right to do so, and he
suggested ,hatn Delegate be appointed from each
State To see to this.
Senator Walker then read the resolution adopted
in 1882:
"Resolred, That a Committee of one from each
State report to this Convention the names of the Del
c2ates from such State"
Mr.. Saunders withdrew his motion temporarily and
Mr.. Wal cr offered this.
On Cave Johnson's motion the resolution was mod.
flied so as TO direct that the members of the Commit
tee be appointed respectively by each delegation -
and this resolution thus modifed, ras agreed 10.
Mr.. Jewett. of Maine, then offered the following:
Res0lred, That The Committee also report the mum.
Der of votes TO which each State is entitled, AMI Of
the suficiency Of their credentials.
There was n great deal of confusion a, this time.
and a plain looking man rose and said " Mr.. Chair
man, ! stand here. sir, in the attitude Of nothing but
a plain farmer, and am unaccuslonieh 10 the scene Of
noise and confusion that ! see around me. Without
order and delberalion. how can we get along? and
we certainly require all the delihera,ion that we can
command. The scene itself, sir, is highly exciting
the crowded state of the room is insupporiable; and
If this house Is too small for our purposes, in God
name, let rs 90 somewhere el Z. rust that we owe
it to ourselves, that we owe it to our country, that we
owe II 10 our cause, to proceed IN our deliberations in
such a manner as To attain the objects w all have in
view. Therefore | do hope thai gentlemen will take
their seats, and preserve or'er, and keep quiet and
act with deliberalion, and let u. proceed with our reg.
ular business" This naire speech produced much
applause and some laughter.
Mr.. Cave Johnson then moved that the Conven.
ton adjourn ill 3 O'Clock, and see about getting a
lurper room. They were almos, smolhered here.
Mr.. Benz +. Butler said he cordially approved the
sentiments Of the former; and said rs 10 the cours,
of former Conventions, he hoped Gen. Saunder,
wonld Offer a resolution couchcd like ihn, adopted il
1882 in reference 10 The rules for governing this Con
veliIon.
Ten. Saunders snid he would waive pressing hi
m",ion nil The Commit reported on the Delegate
certificates.
Benz +. Butler then novel that a committee o
one be appointed from each State TO prepare rules 70
this Convention.
Some one again moved to adjourn, and Mr.. Butte
sad they ought to organize in some way before the
q journed.
Mr.. Henry moved that the States be called an,
that the Delegates credentials be handed in to III
Chair.
after the COMMITTEES had been appointed. Let iher
examine all The credentials.
The Chairman said he thought MIR, Henry wa
quite right in calling on the COMMITTEE to report no,
by handing in the list of Delegates.
Mr.. Brcdin, of Pa. said he thought they were n
wrong. U.auehtrr)
MI. HUM nt NefInpnt 'i'oh-H' ioo NiAhuSnlci
Did The resolution authorize the appointment Of on
ommittec or 26 Committees? U.nughter) II III
resolution was in order then, there were already Z
Committees without a doubt. Much laughter. J
Was this what was meant!
Mr.. Hopkins of Va. again moved that they ad Jour
and get n better room; this was crowded TO suf1oci
ton, badly lighted, and altogether very ,lmprop
place; and might be unsafe. [Mr. Hubbard of N. !
said he offered the same resolution in 1892, and
thought Mr.. Henry and Chair did not understand 4
matter
Mr.. Ketrlewell said The room was too small, al
,hev had better adjourn ill 4 O'Clock. So without d
ing any thing else The Convention adjourned TIL
o'clock.
p. s. HAY past Sir BEN. +. Butler has just G
fered an amendment to Gen. saunders motion, 20
10 allow n mere majority Of the Delegation TO ma
ts nomination! This, think, will not prevail.
il does, seventy Delegates will leave the Conven'io
Cass and Buchanan stock is rising fast Van b
rem is going down.
BAL BALrImoRE, Tuesday, 8 p. NJ.
D,.R Sin: The Convention has just adjourn
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