The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-09
THE WING NATIONAL CONVENTION,
At Philadelphia.
INTERESTING PROCEEDINGS,
&c. &c. Gc.
MORNING OF THE FIRST DAY.


hundred and fortyeght opened clear cool and breezy
of the day the swarms at the hotels began to pour
forth into the streets At sunrise the democracy COM
menced assembling in front of Jones's, awaiting the
hour for an introduction to the democratic nominee
Immediately after breakfast the wings began
out and simultaneously heavy current of the delega
tons lobby members and outsiders set mp Chestnut
street on both sides gathering volume ut every
ing. The multitude were bearing up to the Chinese
Museum corner Of Ninth and George streets, where,
by ten o'clock solid of several thousands were
assembled Shortly after the doors opened at the front
Ninth street the admission of the people to the
galleries; and at tho time the delegates and re-
porters Of the newspaper prcss passed into the
hall by private door George street 1t was half
past ten when reporters took their among
the press gang at their tables and glance around
induces to attempt brief description Of the mag
fcent spectacle presented to the view.
The hall Of the Chinese Museum is, perhaps, the
most splendid and next after that of the Castle Gar
den is the most capacious in the United States IL is
upwards of two hundred feet in length, by fifty in
width I'll hanked on every side by series of spa
cious compartments under the galleries. which this
occasion appropriated consultation to the
different State delegations At intervals Of every ten
feet along the two sides Of the hail. heavy square Pc
desta rises to the base of the galleries. ted by
two Corinthian colum nsthe whole gallery made
upon each side consisting of sixteen pairs Of said col
umns sustaining the balustrading which supports the
ceiling The inches between the pedestals all sides
of the hail. excepting the spaces for the doors are
namented with paintings each in a circle of five feet
diameter The paintings are beautifully done, and
represent the choicest landscapes in Greece, italy,
Switzerland, England, the United States and other
countries Of this picturesque and Handsomely gotten
up little planet of ours Hung up around the hall on
each of the projections, between the paintings is
the extent of the hail. the State and locai
ty Of the different delegations the floor. On the
east side of the hail. midway down. is the official plat
FORM raised four feet from the floor and the area of
thirty feet by fifteen Is carpeted and hung with green
baize and provided with the necessary tables chairs
and settees for the officers The drapery at the back
of the PLATFORM sustained by several columns of the
galleries, consists of number of star spangled banners
surmounted in the centre by genuine (stued) speci-
riband, bearing in golden letters the motto of E
Piuribus Unum,n the bird being otherwise proyiJed
with the shield, arrows, and olive constituting the
arms OF the Union In front, and both sides of the
official table the floor of the hail. the reporters
tables, covered with baize, provided with
implements of their craft the Committee of Arrange
ments and evidence of the Importance of this
Convention, from sixty to seventy of the press gang
are now engaged around u.s. in their world enliehten
ing vocation. We take occasion, in behalf press
to express decided appreciation of the arrange
ments Of the Committee in respect of the newspaper
delegation. The blue walls of the galleries draped
with the flag Of the Union rising to the ceiling and
fastened by shield the windows, and descending
from the ceiling the centre of the hall at intervals
of twenty feet, from to another its whole ex-
tent is line Of tasteful chandeliers for the ilum
ton of the establishment by night.
The hall and the galleries will accommodate five thou.
sand people. The galleries full though three or
four hundred might yet be accommodated on the floor
below. From this general description, we proceed to
THE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATIONS
At eleven o'clock MIR. HESRyiWHIrE, Of Philadelphia
assembled the platform and sad:"As the hour bust
ness has arrived hope that the convention will now
be organized; and If agreeable gentlemen move that
John A. Collier, Of New York, be your temporary
Chairman"
The question was put, and the motion was unani-
mously agreed to, followed by applause
The noise and confusion began to subside and gem
tlemen requested to take their hats of 10
take seats.
Mr. COLLIER assumed the chair, after expressing his
thanks for the honor conferred upon him, by making
a low bow. He asked-"What is the pleasure of the
conventional
secretary be appointed. This was agreed to- and at
his instance Mr. Harlan, of that State was selected
for the station designated.
Applause again succeeded and Mr.. Harlan took his
seat
It suggested that the roll of delegates be called
Agreed" agreed"
delegate and sad:-"There is so much noise
that we can't hear the Chairman. 1t woui be great
accommodation If there less noise especially in
be cleared" agreed
The CHAIRMAN.-4As the Rev. DR.. Brainard, a cler-
gyman, lnew school Presbyteran) is present, it is
suggested that the Convention be opened with prayer
t. Agreed 'agreed.''] Gentlemen will preserve per-
feet silence If agreeable, prayer will be offered
The Rev. Dr. BRAiNARp advanced to the front of the
platform and delivered prayer rs follows viz
Lord God Almighty, thy Kingdom is universal and
the many mercies by which are surrounded; we
thank thee for our religious and civil freedom; we
thank thee that have been permitted to select the
form Of our own government, and to appoint those
who to rule country bless thee that the
prayers OF our foreiathers, to make great and
happy nation, have been answered. In all their
peris, thou didst protect them; and the same Prov
dence has guarded our liberties and institutions Hea-
vsnly Father 1t is our prayer this morning that thou
bled, to select candidates to fill high and important
Offices with view to administer the laws of the land
No fhQ fhpnf hat hon
per Of their journey hther and thus enabled them to
take into consideration subjects connected with the
OF their constitution Of their
country And wilt thou preside this assembly
that their deliberations may rebound the peace or
der and happiness of their country. We pray thee
likewise, to bless their families watch their lives
and after they shall have transacted their
restore them to their homes Hear, we besecch thee
our prayer, and accept our gratitude and thanks
The assembly, who had been standing resumed their
additional temporary Secretary.
Mr. HARLAN, the principal Secretary then proceeded
to call the names of the list of delegates heretofore
published in the Herald Errors corrected by the
respective delegations.
Judge CosRAp Of louisiana said that he held in his
hand a list Of the delegates of Texas In the event
Of the attendance OF the the
Louisiana delegation authorzedto speak for Texas
The list Of the Texas delegates read, when
Judge CONRAD asked whether any gentleman present
was authorized to speak fer Texas As there was no
reply he moved that the Secretary record that Texas
Is represented by Lousiana.
Mr. FOWLER, OF New York. moved that the motion of
Judge Conrad he laid upon the table until after the
organization and that committee be appointed to ex
anime and report on crede ntials.
Judge CoSNAp would say to the gentleman, that a
record does not preclude inquiry into the power
of Louisiana delegates to represent Texas
TT may here be proper TO state. that, owing to tho
great length of the hall, and the incossaH hum of
voices 1t was next to impossible for delegates to hear
with dstinctness what the Chairman said and there
fore there calls upon him to repeat
The CHAIRMAN Order order, gentlemen order
must be observed in the galleries. KNOCK knock)
lis the Convention ready for the question ~
delegate, Mt the extreme end of the in very
oud tone" We can't hear word down here.n
The CHAIRMAN-Is the Convention ready for the
question! e. What is IL ~ Read read.n IL smoved
that Committee on Credentials be appointed.
MIR, HILLIARD, Of Alabama. How,
TuE CHAiRMAS.--Itis notnnn1nletermined.
A MnMpsR.-.Are there an yates at all here from
Texas c'Order. order ~
Mr. Fowler here Withdrew his notion and there
was nothing now Before the Convention.
PERMANENI oHIcERs OF IME CoNNENrIoN