The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-06-03
THE LATEST NEWS.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2 O'CLOCK.

within the Dusuttk, WHICH Huu ucSu pioNtuSu
with ample accommod atoms for the business
of the occasion. The Hall had been fitted u =
and decorated in the most appropriate manner
under the direction of the Committee OF Ar.
rangements, Of which Abel r. Blakeney, Esq.
is chairman. The decorations consist OF a
large, undulsting canopy OF striped bunting,
with the American flag displayed at each ex-
,remitv, in beautiful arrangement, the whole
refecting much credit on the professional tact
and taste Of siessrs. Gibbs Il Smith, who had
il in charge.
The Committee of Arrangements had made
every preparation for the accommodation of
the business OF the Convention, together with
ample facilities for the large body of reporters,
representing The press OF almost every State in
the Union.
The delegates having taken the seats re-
spectvely assigned them, presented very
imposing and dig niGed exterior combining the
very highest apparent qualities of delbera.
tive assembly, which, II is 10 be hoped, the
sequel will abandantiy sustain. The familiar
faces of distinguished Senators and Repre.
senlatives were encountered at every glance
of the eye sractised in the political world
whilst others composing the assembly con
tributed to the general tone Of character which
perYaded the whole.
Atl2 o'clock, b. F. Hallet called the Con-
yention 10 order, and then remarked,
Gentlemen delegaies-Elected to the Ma.
tionai Democratic Convention, cries of down,
down, down in front,1 il has been assigned to
me as chairman OF the National Executive
Committee, TO call this Convention TO order.
Is il your pleasure III 1t it now come TO orderl
Loud cries of yes, yes.
Gentlemen: | am requested by the commit
fee OF arrangements, who have prepared this
hall for us, TO state that they have prepared
the seats upon the platform so as to correspond
with the number of electoral votes to which
each State is entitled. And with view of
enforcing order and harmony, and TO promote
efficient cooperation in the business. gentle.
men will have the kindness TO make selections.
or designate who shall occupy the platform.
Members from State Conventions, and those
who are not delegates, are also requested to
take seats below.
Mr.. Hallet, as matter of form, then pro-
ceeded to read the call made for the conven-
ton, dated Washington, Jan. !, 1852.
He then resumed. In pursuance of this call
you are now assembled from various States.
now propose 10 suggest TO you, that you stand
~ the positions now occupied by you-of union
of the Democratic party throug hout the Union
Ito preserve and maintain this Union. fan.
plause. Ii remains for me to call upon you
TO nominate for President, pro ten, OF this Com
yenton.
Dir. Bright of Indiana, nominated Gen. Ro-
mu'us NJ. Saunders of North Carolina, and this
was carried by reclamation.
Mr.. Saunders was then conducted to the
chair by Mr.. Bright.
Mr.. kettlewell of Committee of Arrange
nents, said that disorder was so serious as to
embarass organization of meeting and he
made an earnest Democratic, Republican ap
peal TO preserve order, trusting that il would
find response in every Democratic heart.
Gov. Floyd of Virginia, rose and said confu
sion which prevailed was inevitable. There are
seats provided for fifteen delegates from Vir-
glnIa, and there are hundred now here Ii is
impossible TO designate who of that number
shall be fifteen, even if we intend to make a
distinction. We propose to retire until some
place shall be designated to hold our number.
We have no objection TO go any where, in
the galleries or below, but we will all 90 to-
gether. [Applause.1.
General Ward of New York, was gratified
that Virginia was represented, not only by if
teen delegates. but hundred and fifty.
He entreated gentlemen to remain where
they are. The object of now assembling is for
organization. Let us do this and then adjourn.
lApplause.l
General Saunders said
Gentemen-For the honor of selecting me
as Chairman of this Convention, with view
TO perfect organization, tender my heartfelt
thanks. Coming, as We do, from every section
OF this vast Republic, representing the Demo.
crazy of this Union, extending from Maine to
the Capes OF Florida, and reaching from the
shores OF Texas 10 California, | aatter myself
nothing will here occur to disturb the harmony
order, and concert of action so necessary, so
important TO a successful progress of the busi-
ness OF this convention. lApplause.l And
that all will unite as one man. and set an ex-
ample to be followed elsewhere. and which is
necessary TO lead to success and victory.
Under the impression that this course will
be pursued, and that a reasonable degree of
order will be observed, and knowing, as do.
any deficiency in the Chair will be supplied by
the intelligence Of this body, am prepared to
receive any motion necessary for the temporary
organization OF this convention.
member from Ohio, here arose and said
that State Is entitled to tw enty-three seats, but
they have only four He was assured that the
lncovenlecde would, if possible, be remedied.
A member from North Carolina made SINH
lar complaint, and received like assurance.
Col Pavatt, of Tenn, and Messrs. Barns.
Gale, OF Mississippi, and Stewart, of Indiana,
were appointed Secretaries,
on motion of Jacob Thompson, of Missis-
sppi, a committee of one from each State was
selected by the delegates to present permanent
ofhcers OF this convention.
"A resolution was offered by I'll. b. Wright,
OF Penn, thai all persons not delegates or al.
ternates, and reporters be excluded from the
platform
A motion was made TO strike out alternates,
which occasoned a considerable debate-a
gentleman from Ohio urging that 100 delegates
from Virginia, casting Is votes. would over
"neim the 70 votes of Ohio. s>-Sssasss :
g Mr.. ii. b. Wright replied, that when each
State voted but one vote, it could make no
difference whether 100 or 10 delegates were
present. Gen. Ward, Of N. Y, moved to lay
the whole matter on the table until commit
tee should be appointed 10 ascertain who are
members. Carried.
Mr. Ward offered resolution that COM
mi'tee OF one from each State be appointed
upon credentials, which, after considerable
debate, was Withdrawn.
The convention took up the resolution of II
B.,Wfight, namely: That all persons. excep,
delegates, alternates and reporters from the
press be excluded from the platform.