The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-06-04
Proceedings OF the Democratic National
Convention.
[REpoRTEp FOR THE RKpuBLIc.I

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rangement of the hall has been made, and We doubt
not it will prove quite satisfactory. The platform
has been entirely vacated and space appropriated
for the convention in the middle of the hall-the
Presidents chair being elevated the east side of
the hall.
The accommodation has been thus as much es-
room, and still to confne the whole body within
speaking limits The gallery on the west with
the space between the northern entrance and the
area Of the convention, have been appropriated to
the public, Of the sterner sex.
The eastern gallery, fronting the members, has,
with proper regard to taste and galantry, been
allotted to the ladies, who begin to occupy their
places more generally, and with apparent zest for
the proceedings.
The management of the privilege of admission,
under the control Of the General Committee of the
Convention, has been conducted with a scrupulous
regard to impartalty and the convenience Of the
press.
Those gentlemen with whom we have come in
contact in this matter entitled TO our acknow-
Judgments. MIR. w. II. Hiss, whose duty it was
to supply the representatives of the press with tick
etc; MIR. VIM ii. Jenkins, whose kindness al
ways apparent, and others, to whose attention we
are indebted for various facilities, pleased
to refer to with due appreciation of their courte-
sizes.
The President called the convention to order at
five o'clock, and IL was long time before there
was comparative quiet.
MIR. McRae arose and complained that members
of the delegation from North Carolina had been
unable to procure tickets Of admission to the hail.
And not only this, but they have been insuled, and
violence offered to their persons.
Mr.. Gallagher understood to ask whether
Mr.. White had insuted the gentleman.
Mr.. McRae replied that he made no charges
against Mr.. White.
Cries of "Where's Mr.. Whittier" "Mr. Whiten'
MIR. McRae said, further, that his name was in
troduced, and that he was denied admission. He
desired that the convention take some action in the
premises.
Cries in every part of the ball, Question:
"Question!''
The President assured the gentleman that go
far IA the chair concerned, the difficulty should
be remedied.
Mr.. Haet, on behalf of the committee charged
with making arrangements in the hall, explained
the action of the committee. With the desire to
afford the necessary accommodations. they were
in session until II o'cocklast night. They caused
tickets to be issued to the delegates, to be distribu
Mr.. White delivered the tickets, for which he
took receipts. And it incumbent ON the door
keeper not to admit any but those who have tick
sts. Six hundred and ninety five seats were pro-
'ided. In conclusion, he moved that members OF
Congress and members Of the Mary land Legis-
aturc now in attendance be admitted to seats.
The question was taken and decided in the mega |
i've.
The convention then proceeded to appoint the |
provided by the resolution adopted |
his morning-to whom shall be referred all resolu
ions in relation to the creed or platform Of the |
)emoc ratio party. |
The following gentlemen constitute the commit |
zee Of one from each State: |
COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS.
Maine, j. w. Bradley; New Hampshire, Charles |
J. Anterior; Vermont, ID. II. Smalley; Massachu. |
etts, B F. Halett; Rhode Island, Philip Allen, jr;
Connecticut, VIM. Is. Lawrence; New York, II &. |
Murphy; New Jersey, Joseph G.. Cole; Pennsylva. |
,ia, Andrew ii. Reeder; Delaware, William S. Os.
,orne; Maryland, ii McCullogh Virginia, s. +. |
-eake; North Carolina, ID. II. McRae; Georgia dc.
lined appointing; Alabama, p. Phillips; Msss-
ippi, M D. Freeman; Louisiana, Hon. =. Sou!e; |
Florida, jesse Cole; Texas, Il. Scurry; Arkansas,
Y. b. Burrow; Ohio, q. w. Menypenny; Ken
lucky, George w. Stevenson; Tennessee, A. v.
Brown; Indiana, II. d. Owen; Illinois, James b.
logo; Missouri, w. X. Forney; Michigan, c. Z.
stuart; Iowa, p. Bradley; Wisconsin, = -;
l.. ID. Hammond.
Mr.. Dagro, of New York, offered the following
esolution:
Rssoved, That in opinion the public domain
belongs to the people Of the United States and that
congress has power to dispose Of II for the benefit
If the people. We therefore believe that it would
DC conducive TO the common welfare Of the people |
md OF the Government TO give limited portions TO
very actual settler, to be inalienably enjoyed.
This was referred to the Committee Resolu-
ions, without debate, in accordance with the
ution authorizing the appointment of committee
IN the Democratic creed or platform.
Mr.. Nabers, to test the sense Of the convention,
fered the following resolution:
That this convention will not go into a nomna.
ion for President and Vice President, until the
latiorm of the party is laid down. lApplause.l
The President said that, under the resolution
roviding for the committee the Democratic
reed, this resolution would 60 TO it without de-
ate.
This decision succeeded by applause.
There beirg much confusion, the President loud
y called and raped loudly TO order.
Mr.. Nabers. Do understand that resolutions,
hatever their character, go TO that committee,
recluding all debate
The President remarked that the subject was not
cbatable.
Mr.. Nabers replied that nc did not wish 10 dc
ate il.
After some conversation between several gen
emen, the President reversed his decision, and
aid the resolution Of Mr.. Nabers did not come un
or the resolution adopted this morning.
A de cgatc from Ohio demanded, in the name Of
rat State, that vote on the resolution be taken
y States.
Mr.. Souh, of Louisiana, arose and said it should
e understood what likely to be the bearing
T the resolution. lie had some few remarks to
lbmit to the convention, which he considered
'oud induce them to vote down the resolution.
MIR. Hall, of Missouri, raised the point Of order
rat the resolution took the priority OF business,
nd was not dcbatsbc.
Mr.. Conen, Of Georgia, said that Georgia occu.
led an anomalous position this floor. From
,elings Of delicacy. she cannot be represented on
ny committee until after the report from the Com
iittee on Credentials shall have been received and
cted upon. Hence gentlemen would see that the
eegatcs from that State sitting here as mere
yphers, and not as representatives from a SOW
reign State. He therefore moved that the Com .
iittce on Credentials be called for their report
The President said he had already allfd for the