The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-02

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In frvnt u ths hail. With small bras oaansa brsughs
They have aag inscribed New York for Ca~" and
- each gun fred they send up vocfsrous cheer fos
their svorte which and snoa responded By the
crowd though sometimes the virss sre for buchsnan
Douglas and others.
THE CONVENTION CALLED TO oRDER-cHAaAAS APPOINT
Id, ETC.
Az IL O'Clock, h HALLETT called tho Convention "a
order, and then remarked ente men, delegates to the
National Democratic Convention Cries Of down down
down in mont has been assigned to mo, - Chairman
Of the National Executive Committee to call this Con
vcntion TO order Is it your pleasure that It
to oder, loud cries Of Yes] Gentlemen ana re.
quesisd by the Committee Of Arrangements who have
prepared this hall for to state that they pre-
pared the seats upon the platform TO correspond
Ii entitled And with view Of enforcing order and har-
mony and TO promote efficient cooperation in the bust
ness gentlemen will have the kindness TO make selections
or designate who shall occupy the platform. Members
frUm Sta Conventions and those who not delegates
are also requested 10 take seats below
MIR HALLET as amster ofform then proceeded to read
the call made for the convention, dated Washington
January 1st 1852 He then resumed In pursuance OF
this call you are assembled from the various States
tons now occupied by yeu Of union Of the democratic
party Throughout the Union to preserve aud maintain
this Union (Appause) 1t remains for me to call upon
you to nominate for President pro OF this Conven-
ton
Mr., BncHr, of Indiana. nominated Gen komulus NJ
Saunders of North Carolina and this carried by
clalnation
Mir. SAUNDERS was then conducted to the chair by
Messrs Bright and Kettewel Of the Committee OF Ar
Engagements lie said that the disorder serious
TO embarrais the organization Of the convention and
made an earnest democratic, republican appeal to the
audience preserve order trusting that aould fud
response in every democratic heart
CAUSE coNFusiOS rxPLAissp-wANT SEATS
Governor FIoyp. Of Virginia and said that the
confusion which prevailed was inevitable There are
led for ftepn dele and
there hundred here 1t impossible 20 desig
nate who Of that number shall be the fifteen if
We intend TO make distinction We propose retire
until some place shall be designated to hold
Der We have no objection to go anywhere--in the
galleries or beow--but we will all go together Zap
plausc
General WARD, OF New York was gratiied that vir-
snia was represented not only by fifteen delegates but
BY hundred and fifty lilo entrcaed gentlemen to
main where they were. The object of now assembling
: for organization. Let do this, and then adjourn
Applause,
SPEECH OF THE CHAIRMAN
General SAUNDERS said-ticntlemen for the honor OF
selecting me as chairman Of this convention with view
70 the perfect organization, tender my heartfelt thanks
Coming we do from every section OF this repub
nc repre- scnting The democracy Of this Union extending
from Maine 10 the Capes Of Florida and reaching from
he shores of Texas to California fatter myself nothing
Will here occur 10 disturb the harmony. order and the
OF action 20 necessary soimportant to
VI progress Of tire business Of this conventlon-ap-
omuse land that all will unite and set an
Example TO bc followed elsewhere and which is necessary
70 Lead 10 success and victory Under the impression
thai tins course will be pursued and that reasonable
degree Of order will be Observed and kaewipg, do
that any deficiency the chair viii he supplied by the
intelligence Of this body prepared receive any
motion necessary for the temporary organization this
MORN WANTED.
member from ohio arose. and said that that State
y entitled to twenty three seats but they have only
our lie was assured that, If possible the incoaveni
eDce would b. rcriedied
member from North Carolina made o similar com
plaint and received like assurance.
Col Pavatt, Of Tennessee, Messrs Barnes and Daley
4 Mississippi and Stewart 0f Indiana appointed
Secretaries.
The Re, J. CAMPBELL WHITE of the Episcopal Church
4 this city. was called upon and delivered appropri-
.te prayer.
COMMITTEE APPOINTED NOMINATE PERMANENT OFFICERS
On motion OF JAcua THOMPSON, of Mississippi. a com
nittee Of one from zach State ordered selected
BY the delegates prrscnt to nominate permanent officers
or this convention
The States called in order. to select com.
nittec of one from each State to choose off,