The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-08-17
BY TELEGRAPH.
REPORTED FOR THE REPUBLIC.


The Conventions OF the Barnburners and
Old Hunkers at Rome.
Roms, N. r., Aug. Is.
The Old bunker wing of the Democratic party
assembled III convention this morning, for the pur-
pose of meeting the committee of the Free-soil or
Barnburner wing OF The party, and settle upon
compromise Of past differences.
The delegates to the Free-soi and Hunker con
venlion, To be held here to-day, have mostly ar
rived, and those the way will probably arrive by
the cars at nine O'Clock, from the east and west
General Marcy, Senator Dickinson Chancellor
Walworth, and John Van Buren,, are among the
number already arrived.
The Free-soilers held an informal meeting at
halfpast nine, and organized, by appointing the
honorable Joseph A. Anderson, of Westminster
county, to the chair
A letter was received from Mr.. Van Buren,, de-
cnng TO attend, as he is unwilling to depart from
the purpose avowed by him some years ago, Of not
taking part in active politics.
DIR. Beckman comes in his place.
After the calling of the roll, an adjournment took
place till IL, m
The Hunkers met at the same time, and organ
lied by the appointment OF Henry Shaw, of New
York, us chairman, and VIM. M. Oliver, of Yates
county, as secretary.
The meeting was called the meeting of the Dem
ocratc party Of the State of New York. not of dele
gates.
The roll was then called alphabetically, by coun-
ties, when SO delegates answered to their names.
The convention then adjourned until IL, m.
The Free-soiers met at the Baptist church, and
the Hunkers at the First Presbyterian church.
neither of which buildings will accommodate half
OF those who will seek to be present at their delibe
ratons.
IL is rumored that the Free-soiers held caucus
last evening at Slanwix Hail. the result Of which is
not known.
SECOND DEsPArcH-44 p. m.-The Hunkers re-
assembled, when Henry Shaw the president, re-
ceived communication from Joseph A. Anderson,
president of the Free-soi convention, stating that
that body had appointed a committee to confer
with the Hunkers, and had passed resolutions to
the effect that the divisions existing in the Demo-
cratic party from real or supposed difference
of views in regard to the subject of slavery; that
the power of Congress in the District of Columbia
is not matter of question, and that Congress had
power to legslate for the government of terri
tories, and ought to prevent the introduction of
slavery into new territories
Ii was moved that the communication and reso-
lutions be referred to committee.
An amendment was offered to strike from the
resolution the words land resolutions"
This gave rise TO considerable debate, in which
several members took part MIR Burrows took a
wide range III favor Of meeting the slavery question
at once, which caused great excitement, and fire.
quent Interruptions. The resolution was finally
THIRD DEsPATcH.-Five O'Clock .-The Free
sollers met at three o'clock, when Mr. Graves in
troduced proposition TO be submitted TO the
Hunkers, holding that Congress have power to act
slavery in the District of Columbia and terri
tories. The proposition was adopted
communication was received from the Pres-
dent of the Hunkers which announced the APP
pointment of a committee of conference.
On motion, similar committee was appointed
to meet with the one appointed by the Hunkers.
The committees consist of eight members from
each body.
The convention then adopted resolution against
restricting the committee, leaving all questions to
the decision of the convention
The president then directed a communication to
the Hunkers, Instructing them of the progress of
their deliberations.
The powers of the committee were afterwards
enlarged, and the convention adjourned I'LL eight
O'Clock this evening
PHILADELPHIA, August 16.
There have been 3 cases and 2 deaths for the
twenty-tour hours ending at noon to-day
New YoRx, August l6.
The Board of Health report 80 cases OF cholera
and 80 deaths for the twenty-four hours ending at
noon to-day.
MONTREAL, August L.
We had is deaths from cholera in this city on
yesterday. lhere was a bit OF q riot between some
men at La Fontane House last night in which one
man was killed.
BosTos, August Is.
There have been reported since yesterday IL
dea:hs from cholera, eight Of whom were Ameri-
cans, and nine foreigners
The royal mail steamship Cambria sailed this
day at noon for Liverpool, via Halifax with twen-
ty-eight passengers for the former port, and four
for the latter. She carried specie.
MONTREAL, Aug. 4-6 p. m.
There is no political news of special interest
though have heard ii stated, and on good author
ity that arrests will be made by the government
tonight Should this happen, you may expect
serious disturbances. also learn that the govern
ment have determined to call in small current de-
bentures.
The interments of cholera for the past twenty
four hours were III.
SECOND DEseArcB--7 o'clock, p. m.-No arrests
have up TO this hour taken place, nor do believe
there will be any. placards have, however, just
been posted for call of the Britons Club, to make
preparations in case Of an emergency.
MONTREAL, Aug Is, a. The city is quiet.
The pIacard issued by the "Britons' Club" last
evening, was unauthorized, but double quarrels
have occurred at the government house, and there
is general expectation Of arrests.
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