The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-06-02
Proceedings Of the Democratic National
Convention.
FIRST DAY--MoRNING SESSION.

institute. In consequence of the immense num-
Der of delegates considerable delay had oc-
cured in its organization.
Hon. b. f. Hallett, of Massact usetts, read
he call of the convention, and remarked:
Gentlemen delegates Elected to the National
Democratic Convention, [cries of down, down,
iown, in 'front.' it has been assigned to me as
chairman ofthe National Executive Committee,
% call this Convention to order. Is it your
pleasure that it now come to order? Loud cries
of yes,' yes.
Gentlemen am requested by the committee
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 co,opera-
ton in the businesss gentlemen will have the
kindness to make selections or designate who
shall occupy the platform. Members from
State conventions and those who are not dele
gates, are also requested to take seats below.
Mr. Hallet, as a matter of form, then pro-
ceeded to read the call made for the convention,
dated Washington, Jan. /, 1852
He then resumed. In pursuance of this call
you are now assembled from various States
in the position now occupied by you-of union
of the Democratic party throughout the Union
TO preserve and maintain this Union. Ap
plau 1t remains for me to call upon you to
nominate for President, pro ten,., of this conven
ton.
Hon. Senator Bright, of Indiana, moved that
the
HON ROMULUS NJ. SAUNDERS,
of North Carolina, he elected president pro
tenn; which was carried unanimously.
General SAUNDERS, on taking the chair, said
Gentlemen--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 Democ
racy of this Union, extending from Maine to the
capes of Florida, and reaching from the shores
of Texas to California, flater myself nothing
will here occur to disturb the harmony, order,
and concert Of action so necessary, 80 import
ant to a successful progress of the business of
this convention. Applause And that all
will unite as one man, and set an example to be
followed elsewhere, and which is necessary to
lead to success and victory
Under the impression that this course will be
and that reasonable degree of order
will be observed, and knowing, as do, any de-
ficency in the chair will be supplied by the in
telligence of this body, | am prepared to receive
any motion necessary for the temporary organ
zation Of this convention.
A member from Ohio here arose and said that
State is entitled to twenty three SEATS but they
have only four. He was assured that the in
would if possible, be remedied.
member from North Carolina made sim
liar complaint, and received like assurance.
Col Pavatt, of Tennessee, and Messrs. Barns
lale, of Mississippi, and Stewart, of Indiana,
we're appointed Secretaries.
Rev. j. Campbell White eloquently addressed
the Throne of Grace.
On motion, a committee, one from each State,
was appointed to nominate permanent Of
ficers of the convention, as follows:
Rhode Island, Philip Allen, jr.; Connecticut,
Gen James D. Pratt New York, Zadock Pratt;
New Jersey, Samuel Westcott; Pennsylvania
Henry b. Wright; Delaware, Abraham B.
Shannon Maryland Gen. Hugh Ely Virginia
Henry A. Wise; NorthCarolina, Robert b.
Dick South Carolina - Georgia, Hon
Joseph Sturgs; Hon. John H. Lumpkin ;
Alabama, Hon. J. w. Bridges; Mississippi
Hon. j. Thompson; Louisians. William b.
Kendall Ohio, VIM. Kennon; Kentucky, Geo
w. Stevenson; Tennessee, John X. Howard !;
Indiana, Fridley Vickers; Illinois, Thos. l.. Har-
ris; Missouri, Montgomery Blair; Arkansas,
NJ B. Burrow; Michigan, John II. Hartman !;
Florida, David l.. Yulee; Iowa, w. +. Coal
baugh Wisconsin, John A. Bryan California,
Charlie. Corr; Texas, WIN. p Dusall
A resolution was offered to exclude all from
the platform except delegates and members of
the press.
On motion, a committee Of one from each
State, on credentials, was appointed, as fol
lows:
Maine, Thomas B. Jones; New Hampshire
Edmund Burke; Vermont, Isaac B. Rowdish
Isaac Davis Rhode Island, VIM
B. L,wrence Connecticut, John w. Stedman ;
New York, Jas. w. Wye; New jersey, Joseph
C. Potts; Pennsylvania, Robert B. FIenniken /;
Delaware, Hon. A. II. Wickshaw; Maryland,
Jervis Spencer; Virginia, W liam c. Flournoy j;
North Carolina, A. G.. Renshaw South Caro-
lima, (no delegation } Georgia, Qefused to APP
point) Alabama, ohm N. Malone; Mississippi,
William Melville; Louisiana, john McVey;
Ohio, Allen G. Thurman; Tennessee, Edward
Ring; Kentucky, William A. Holmes Indiana,
William Morrison Illinois, S. s. Hays; Mis-
souri,, Robert M. Clayton; Arkansas, S. C.
Roane; Michigan, A. w. Buell.; Florida, Gen.
c. Byrn Texas. Matthias Ward; Iowa, Col. s.
S. Carpenter; Wisconsin, H. c. Hobart; Cali.
forna, William III. Richardson.
Mr. Halet moved, az instructions to the COM
mittee on credentials, that they report the num-
Der of votes to which each State ia entitled,
tie number and names of the delegates from
each entitled to seats in the convention, and the
post-office addresses of each member.
Warm debate ensued, interrupted by applause.
motion was made to lay it upon the table
but, subsequently, for the sake of harmony,
! the resolution was withdrawn
The convention took up the resolution of II.
.. wright, namely That all persons, except
oeiega'es, 'alternates, and reporters from the
press De excluded from the platform.
"A motion was made by Mr. Thurman to strike
out the word slterna,es.
Debate eusued and without dispcsing of the
pending resolution, the convention adjourned
until 5 O'Clock in the afternoon.
notice was then given that the respective
committees would meet at the rooms in the
north end forthwith
EVENING Observation-Disclosures O'clock.
The Convention met, according to adjourn.