Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-06-25
WEDNESDAY,. June lG--i y. n.
ASSEMBLING or UELEG.l7'ES
PRELIMINARY ORGANIZATION
Hon. GEORGE EVANS. OF MAINE.
PRESIDENT PRO TFNpORE.

PRESIDENT PRO TEMrORE.
The delegates to the Whig National Con
ventlon assenhled in the spacious Hall of the
Maryland Institute, at II o'clock at noon, the
apartments having been gradually occupied in
every part as the hour draws near. The gal
ieres are appropriated on the east to ladies, and
gentlemen accompanying them; on the west
TO invited guests, including the "alternates' VI
such delegations az are attended by them
gentlemen OF the press, present ana acting in
any other capacity than that Of reporters; and
friends Of delegates and candidates. A good
Iy number Of ladies' were in attendance, and
seemed to enjey the occasion as well as the
heat of the day and of the place would permit
he Hall, as it has been already stated, is
admirably arranged for the occasion. A plat
form has been constructed in the centre Of the
saloon, on the western side Of which an clcva-
ton, canopled by the American FLAG, adorned
with portrait Of Henry Clay, and otherwise
cnbelshed, IS appropriated TO the President.
Vice Presidents and Secretaries Of the Com
venton. From the base Of this elevation, the
residue of the platform rises by regular rradu-
tons to the esStern side Of the Hail. and Is furn
shes with lO2 settces, each Of which is llrre
| enough, in ordinary weather, to hold six ordl-
nary men; and as the seats seemed pretty well
occupied, we may reasonably conclude there
were at least Gl2 persons seated in the onc,o-
sure. ! he floor of the platform is covered with
mating, az also is the space on either side al
lotted to the public ; and this is also furnished
with settees, so that the accommodation is
very general and complete, indicating very
decided Improvement upon the democratic ar
rangement, the common result of experience.
How tar the parallel may extend, Is not, at
present, our theme OF conjecture. The official
platform IS covered with carpet. thus rising a
Iittie III the sphere OF ceremonial respcctabllty.
The decorations are quite elaborate, and ad-
jnsted with great taste and by the practscd
hands OF Messrs Gibbs 4 Smith. They con-
sst of display of banners at the extremites
of the saloon and over the presidents chair, the
arranging Of the drappery admitting view Of
the veteran Clay in the rear Along the front
OF the gallery at this point, and extending right
and lett from 1t, are the two memorable mojos
ot the party, under which It has seen some
sharp service;
The union OF the Wings for the sake O, tie r-ion
And
L'Drr'y ana Choh' now and forever one and In
Iolii 1he cenlrc,a a golden eagle with unfold
ing wing, 0roodS over the glowing scene with
hoPeiGl ana eXpectaht eye. 1t seems to be on
tne uPtoe OIL departure with the news of the
nomination. but alas Tor the night OF the eagle,
n u,e "iagne'c telegraph has cllpt h!s why's
! lie eagle Is an absoletc idea.
-h'ouiiu '!e entire apartment, lmmedlately
"''ucF ule c'iipSiS oi the ceiling, rbbond Of
'cu' WINE ana oIue bunting Is eXtended, thus
renewing 'He present oareneSS OF this unfinished
part oI the interior. a similar decoration Is
s"'pehdeG IRON tne galleries, testooEed at that
PoI'Io" Gl whlch crosses the platform on
e""c' sue OFei the eastern gallery, and op-
PoSie t'c chaiF OF the PRESIDENT Is another
Po.,"'1 VI iie"fy C4ay' III a massive git frame
Pui"'Iu Uy oou"ard OF TINS city Iha hgure
Is DIT 'u'l Iength' ana displayed with oratorlcal
gestures. Directly opposite to this picture Is
a portrait OF W ashngton, appropriately over
'o"hlh3 the aSsenbldge from above the gallery
over 'he ofiicial platform
he assembled delegates present to the eve,
mE!lly intelligent and Influential appearance
ne scene Is Imposing; and its general tone
impressive ana conducive to popular coiilence
III capacity to act wisely and well for the
interests OF the whole country, no less thin
'no'1 ol party. And It actuated BY such
purpose as we shall assume they are-we
MA! expect favorable result to their dellbera>
uon'.
w realms OF arthca, flowers and tac-slmiles
OF the medal presented to Henry Clay. also
constituted part OF The decorations of the
platform appropriated TO the officers of the
meeting
he arrangements are very complete, each
secretary being furnished with q convenient
de'N' ana The platturm suppIiol with large,
elegant chairs for the prlncipul officers. and
velvet seated chairs for the others. Palm leaf
IaHS were literally distributed over the room,
ana proved very acceptable. no doubt, to those
"Ho cou!u ma time to use them. lce>water
was also aoundantly supplied, and aided the
natural process otiree perSplratlon.
y list, purportlng to give the names of tho
delegates from the several States, is before Us.
Out 1t includes the names of great nuEber of
persons who are not and will not he present, -
Il Is therefore, one Of thos, unreliable things
winch, as 1t would occupy considerable space,
to the exclusion Of more inerestIn. matter,
we have concluded to ignore
At IL O'Clock the convention was called to
order by Mr.. Morgan, Of Md, from the plat !
form, ami on the instant Mr.. simeon Draper, /
OF New York, rose amidst the convention, and |
noMnated the Hon. George Evans, OF Maine. /
to the chair. The nomination was carried hv /