The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-06-03
Of the Democratic National
Convention.

FROM inc Gun OF yesterday we extract The fol-
lowing detailed account of the first steps to-
wards organization
AFTERNOON SESSION
The chairman called the Convention TO order
at half past five o'clock, and said
81 have been requested by the committee OF
arrangements to state that they have not been
able to do anything during the recess, but they
propose to extend the platform still further, as
they hope, for the accommodation OF all the
members"
This announcement was followed by applause.
There was long interval, members coming in
and finding some difficulty in getting seated
Much confusion prevailed.
The chairman inquired whether any of the
committees were prepared TO report
Mr.. HARRIS, of Illinois, as member of the
committee on credentials, said he had been re-
quested to say they were not yet ready to make
their report.
Mr.. THOMPSON, of Miss, said the com.
mittee on organization met Immediately after
the recess and proceeded to discharge their du.
ty Their report was not yet complete, ia con-
sequence of misapprehension as to whether
the subject of rules was referred to them This
however, was not the case, and he moved to
take up that resolution for adoption.
A delegate cried out in loud voice, ave
can't hear word" and "order," "order," re-
sounded throughout the spacious hall.
crowd OF spectators at this point began to
crowd into the galleries, thus increasing the
confusion which prevailed.
There were many voces-"Read the resolu
ton" at should be read from the middle of
the room % "Go on" Read, read," "Order,
ordern
The secretary read as follows.
"Resoiped, That the committee on organza-
ton be instructed to report rules for the gov
eminent of this Convention"
Cries Of "Louder!" "Louder" "I.et the
Secretary take place in the centre of the
room p
The chairman remarked that it was simple
one for the government of the Convention
Renewed voices-"We can't heart is ut
terly impossblel"
The resolution was finally adopted, not half
the Convention seeming to understand its pur.
port.
A motion was here made to adjourn until to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Deafenng and
tremendous was the negative sound, which was
| followed by hearty and long prolonged laugh.
| ter.
| So dense was the crowd of delegates that it
was next to impossible to send a messenger to
ascertain the names of all the speakers A
member from Connecticut moved the appoint
ment Of special committee to procure another
room for the meeting Of the Convention.
voice. "You could not get a finer ROOM"
Mr.. McRAE, of North Carolina, resisted the
motion of the gentleman from Connecticut,
stating that the motion WAS in its character a
reflection upon the committee of arrangements
and the citizens of Baltimore, whereas they had
entitled themselves to tho warmcst thanks of
the whole Convention, for the kind, hospitable
and complete arrangements they had made for
the Convention. Applause Mr.. McRAE con-
! cluded by moving to lay the motion on the
table.
The member from Connecticut, desiring to
| explain, the motion was withdrawn, and he
said: $50 far as that, don't cast any reflection
on the committee of arrangements SO far
from that, the committee are entitled to the
thanks of the Convention for their admirable
arrangements. am for paying a just tribute
of gratitude for their services.
Ii was said the room was too large and
hence the difficulty"
The motion to lay on the table was then car
ried with enthusiasm.
f, This matter was closed by an announcement
| that after the adjournment the platform would
| be removed TO the centre of the hill, where all
can hear and see, and that, if necessary, by Or
der of the Convention, all who have not bust
mesa here can be requested to go away
| 1t was suggested that the committee on Or
ganization could make a partial report. when
| Mr.. WISE said the nomination Of officers was
not completed, and before doing so it was ne
cessary to act upon the rules.
Voices: "The reso luton was adopted" at
| was carried"
Mr.. WISE then requested the committee to
retire, and said they would report back almost
instantly.
And the committee on credentials likewise
retired.
After short interval, JACOB THOMPSON
returned with the committee on organization,
and submitted the following report:
PRESIDENT
Hon. JOHN w. DAVIS, Indiana.
VICE PRESIDENTS:
John Irwin, Alabama.
Samuel c. Roane, Arkansas.
Henry A. Lyons, California.
James II. Pratt Connecticut.
Charles Wright, Delaware.
John Branch, Florida.
Joseph Day, Georgia.
James b. Foley, Louisiana.
d.. Charles Johnson, Illinois.
George Gillespie, Iowa.
Levi Tyler, Kentucky.
Emile La Sere, louisiana
Amos w. Roberts, Maine.
Edward Lloyd, Maryland.
Henry II. Chds, Massachusetts.
Elon Farnsworth, Michigan.
John b. hewitt, Mississippi.
V. A. James, Missouri.
Samuel Tilton, New Hampshire.