Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-07-01

ventiop 'ssembled in the spacious Hall of the
MarysSsI institute, at IL o'clock yesterday, the
apartment having been gradually occupied in
every part as the hour drew near. The ealle-
rles are appropriated on the east to ladies', and
gentlemen accompanying them; on the west to
invited guests, including the "alternates " Of
such delegations are attended by them gen.
tlemen Of the press, present and acting in any
other capacity than that Of reporters and friends
of delegates and candidates. A goodly number
OF ladies were in attendance, and seemed TO en-
Joy the occasion as well us the heat Of the day
and OF the place would permit
The Hall, as has been already stated, is ad-
nirably arranged for the occasion. A platform
has been constructed iu the centre of the saloon,
on the west side Of which an elevation, canopied
by the American flag, adorned with portrait
OF Henry Clay, and otherwise embellshed, is
appropriated to the President, Vice Presidents
and Sc estaries Of the Convention. From the
Basee Ethis elevation, the residue Of the plat
form rises by regular gradaions 20 the eastern
side Of the Hall, and is furnished with one hun
dred and two settees, each Of whichis large
enough, in ordinary weather, to hold six ordinary
men; and as the seats seemed pretty well occu-
pied, we may reasonably conclude there were
at least six hundred and twelve persons seated
in the enclosure. The floor of the platform is
covered with mating, also is that Of the space
on either side allotted to the public; and this is
also furnished with settees, so that the accom-
modation is very general and complete, indicating
a very decided Improvement upon the demo-
cratic arrangement, the common result Of expe-
rience. How far the parallel may extend, is
not, at present, our theme Of con- lecture. The
official platform is covered with carpet, thus
rising little in the sphere Of ceremonial re-
spectability.
The decorations are quite elaborate, and ad-
justed with great taste and by the practised
hands of Messrs. Gibbs & Smith. They consist
Of a display Of banners at the extremities of the
saloon and over the Presidents chair, the ar
ranging Of the drapery admitting view Of the
veteran Clay in the rear. Along the front Of
the gallery at this point and extending right
and left from il, are the two memorable mottos
of the party, under which it has seen some sharp
service:
'The unoa of the Wings for the sake of the Union,"
And
''Libery and Union, now and forever One and Inse-
parable"
From the centre, golden eagle with un-
folding wing, broods over the glowing scene
with hopeful and expectant eye. 1t seems to
be on the tiptoe of departure with the news Of
the nomination But alas for the fight of the
eagle, the magnetic telegraph has now clipt his
wings.
Around the entire apartment, Immediately
under the ellipsis of the ceiling, ribband OF red
white and blue bunting is extended, thus re-
lieving the pres ! baroness Of the unfinished
part of the interior. A similar decoration is
suspended from the galleries, feStoOned at that
portion Of it which crosses the platform on either
side. Over the eastern gallery, and opposite
the chair of the President, is another portrait Of
Henry Clay, in a massive gilt frame, painted
by Woodward, of this city. The figure is at
full length, and displayed with oratorical ges-
lure. Directly opposite to this picture is a
portrait of Washington, appropriately overlook
ing the assemblage from above the gallery over
the official platform.
Wreaths of artificial flower and fac-similes
of the medal presented to Henry Clay, also
constituted part of the decorations oil the plat
form appropriated for the officers oil the meet
ing.
The arrangements here are very complete
each Secretary being furnished with convent
ent desk, ahd the platform supplied with iarge
elegant chairs for the principal othcers, and vei
vet seated chairs for others. Palm leaf fan,
were literally distributed over the room' an'
proved very acceptable, no doubt, to those WHIT
q find time to use them. lce-water wa
process of free prespiration.
The assembled delegates present to the eye
highly intelligent and influential appearance
The scene is imposing; and its general ton
impressive, and conducive to populeT cOnhdsno
in rs capacity to act wisely and veil for the m
terssts Of the whole country, no less than thCS
of party. And if actnated by such PurPoS
as we shall assume they sre-We nay expo
favorable result to their deliberations.
AT about Is minutes to IL o'clock Geo. I
Morgan, Of Nd, arose for the purpose Of cal
ling the Convention to order, and just at tn
same moment SiGaOn Draper said the time ha
arrived for organization, and proposed the nam
of Hon. George Evans, of Maine, as tempor'
nv chairman He put the question and declare
T6arried, although the response was by no near
unanimous.
Mr. Evans accordingly took the chair and o.
lvered the following address:
Gentlemen-I beg leave to return my graz
.-~- sai sas FSSPSetfus asRa6wseGgG . -
Convention for the honor which have Just r
osived at your hands in being called TO presi'
for brief space over your proceeding
amslitte experienced in the business oil U
chair, and shall have great occasion to rely u
on your forbearance and indulgence.
Allow me to express the hope that the spi
Of order and decorum, harmony, conclilan
and union may prevail, (aPPlauss and cries
goodl good y SO that when we shall have col
pleted our labors and adjourned, we shall pl
sent an unbroken front and rear signal star
ard around which all wings can rally, witha nc
of success in the coming contest. (Appians
In returning my thanks accept the slatl