New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-17

vent noise from walking about, and tan-bark has
been spread on all the adjacent streets.
The city is full Of strangers, more than double
the number that were present at the Democratic
gathering.
The members Of the Convention who have been
in Washington for the past few days, reached here
yesterday afternoon and this morning.
Last evening spent by the different Delega-
tions il caucussng, End bets are freely made that
Mr.. WEBSTER will be the nominee.
There never was seen greater enthusiasm among
the Wings.
For President of the Convention, Hon. JAMES
A. PEARoE, of Maryland, and JOHN Nj. CLAYTON,
of Delaware, are spoken of-the former FILL
MORE and the latter SCorT man.
Not much will be done to-day beyond organiz-
ing
Mass meetings will be held nightly in Monument
square.
ID is currently rumored that Gen. ScoTT has
prepared letter to be read before the Convention,
fully ndorsing he Compromises.
The Delegates from the Southern States held
meeting this morning, and unanimously adopted
PLATFORM which embraces the Compromise in all
It's parts, as finality.
The Delegates from Massachusetts, subscribed
to this platform, and it is believed the Convention
v i'll finally adopt it, although an animated struggle
viii first take place. Many Of the Northern men,
bers have already expressed decided opposition
to it.
The following is the platform adopted by the
Southern Delegates this morning.
lot tba ant
is Government OF limited powers, and denying its
right to exercise powers not expressly granted in
the Constitution.
The second and third clauses are in relation to
the rights of States.
TIE fourth protests against the doctrine of in
terenton.
The fifth is IN favor Of an economical admin.stra-
ton of the Government, and tariff for revenue
which will give encouragement to all branches Of
industry in every section of the country.
The sixth is in favor of the adoption of system
of river and harbOr improvements by the General
Government.
The seventh and eighth indorse the fnslity of
the Compromise measures in all their rami6ca-
tons.
These resolutions were heartily adopted by the
meeting, and on their being sent to the Delegates
from the Northern States who were in favor of the
nomination Of Daniel Webster, they replied that
they met their warm and cordial appreciation.
This morning, another meeting was held at Car
roll Hall, to which Delegates from all the States
of the Union were invited. The attendance was
very large, including many members from the
Northern States and the platform drawn up by
the Southern Delegates, as given above, was sub
nitt.d for the consideration Of the meeting.
After the interchange of opinions and due de-
liberation Of the subject, the whole Of the resou-
tons were adopted, with the further resolve to
submit them for the action and confirmation of the
National Convention, previous to its going into a
ballot for a candidate for the Presidency.
Several other platforms have been drawn up to
send the Northern members, in which the Com
promise is not mentioned, but it is believed that
the above Will be adopted by the COM entiOn.
The morning session of the Convention passed
off very haImOnously.
Everything promises to pass of with the utmost
harmony.