The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-06-03
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
BALTIMORE June Ito q.

We are In perfect sea Of excitement. The
whole city is scene Of political juggling. stran-
gers are here from every quarter. The hotels
are overlooking Nearly all the delegates will be
in attendance in the Convention. have never
before seen much maneuvring, eaucusing,
SC The friends Of General Cass are using every
exertion. SO also are Mr. Buchanans friends
Douglas stock appears to be rising pretty rapidly,
and il would by no means astonish me to see him
get the nomination The chances for General
Cass are very slim. He has but one chance in
twenty to be successful. There is decided and
amast bitter opposition to him by many, and
they w6sld seem impervOus to Cancellation
The Buchanan men moving heaven and
earth. They Rsl caucus at Carroll Hall last
night, and held RiHd Of general levee at their
quarters.
An immense meeting SSs held in Monument
Square last evening, and sSerai speakers adj
dressed the multitude but alr'-,Ssre guarded
aud urged only the support Of the nOmfase' after
he shall have been announced.
1t is not yet known who will preside over the
Convention The Hon. Cave Johnson is proml-
nently spoken of; also, Hon. John W. Davis, OF
Indiana. The Convention meets at Il o'clock
to-day.
The two delegations, Union and Disunon, of
Georgia, are likely to give trouble. They have
thus far been unable 10 fraternize or agree. The
matter will have to be decided by the Convention.
Mississippi stands ready to give five votes for
Mr. Buchanan. Louisiana, though instructed to
vote for Cass, will be glad of an opportunity to
take Douglas Such is the fact, Enthusiastically.
The wo-thirds rule will unquesiionably be
adopted this is certain death to Cass.
General Commander Of South Carolina, IS
here He has registered himself as n delegate
from the Georgetown district. lie is the only
South Carolina delegate, but will not take the
responsibility of representing the whole State
Second Despatch-2} p, m.-The Democratic
Convention has assembled in the large Hall Of
the Maryland Institute. In consequence of the
immense number of delegates, considerable delay
has occurred in organizing. During the prem-
mary arrangements, small brass cannon before
the door fired national salute.
Hon b. f. Halett, of Massachusetts, read the
cali of the Convention. Hon. Senator Bright, Of
ders, of North Carolina, be elected president pro
tenn; which was carried unanimously.
Mr. Stewart, of Indiana Mr. Day, of Missis-
sippi, Edward G. West of New York, and Col
yesbass, of New Jersey, were appointed secreta-
ries
Rev j. Campell White has eloquently adj
dressed the Throne of Grace.
On notion a committee, one from each State,
has been appointed to Nominate permanent officers
of the Convention, as follows:
Maine, William C. Allen; New Hampshire,
John Reading Vermont, William j. Benton;
Massachusetts,, Caleb Cushing; Rhode Island,
Phillip Allen, jr.; Connecticut James d. Pruett;
New York. Zadok Pratt; New Jersey, Samuel
Westcott; Pennsylvania, Henry ID. Wright; Del
aware, Abraham B. Rhannon Maryland, Hugh
Ely Virginia, Henry "A. Wise; North Carolina,
Robert b. Dick Georgia, there are two del
egatons from this State, each named man,
Joseph Sturgess and John II. Lumpkn; Alabama,
John W Thompson Louisiana, Philip Campbell
Ohio, VIM Kennon Kentucky, John W. Steven
son; Tennessee, John X. Howard; Indiana,
Findly bigger Illinois, Thomas L. Harris; Mis-
souri,, Montgomery Blair Arkansas, Hon Mr..
Burrows; Michigan, John II. Hartman Florida,
David l.. Yulee; Texas, VIM. J. Duvall Iowa,
W. NJ Colehaugh Wisconsin, John A. Bryan;
California, Charles LOrng,
There is an immense crowd on the platform.
| A resolution has been offered 10 exclude all from
the platform except delegates and members Of
the press. This will carry.
The defeat Of Davis, aud the election Of Saun-
ders, as temporary President are considered adj
verse to Douglass chances
On motion, a committee Of one from each
State, on credentials, has been appointed as fol-
lows:
Maine, Thomas b. Jones; New Hampshire,
Edmund Burke Vermont, Isaac Is. Townsend;
achusetts, Isaac Davis; Rhode Island VIM.
Is. Lawrence; Connecticut, John w. Stedman
New York, General Ward New Jersey, Joseph
l.. Botts Pennsylvania, Robert Flanagan;
Delaware, Hon. Mr.. Wickersham; Maryland,
Jeryis Spencer; Virginia, William c. Flournoy;
North Carolina, Hon. A. Rencher; South Caro-
lima, (no delegation j Georgia, refused TO APP
point y Alabama, John A. Mtone Mississippi,
Hon. NJ. r. Melville Louisiana, John Mcveys
Ohio, Allen u. Thurman; Kentucky, William A
Hoe Indiana Alexander +. Morris; Illinois, s.
s. Hays Missouri, Robert Il. -; Arkan-
sas, 8. C. Roane Michigan, A. W. Buel; Florida,
Gen. C. Byrns Texas, Matthias Ward; Iowa,
Col. s. 8. Carpenter; Wisconsin, Harrison
Hooper California, William Richardson.
The committee is instructed to report the num-
her of votes each delegation Is entitled 10, and
the post Office of each delegate.
Adjourned till o'clock this afternoon.
Washington 1o1gvupk,