Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-05
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Democratic National Convention!
BALTIMORE, June SIS a. IN.

- Aouilh udy OI the COnVenLlVn nao Paooout anu
fifth commenced, yet nothing definite, so far
as nomination is concerned, has been effected
The balloting closed last night with Gen. Cass in
the ascendant. This, however, was expected.
The falling off of his vote, during the morning,
was no evidence of his growing weaker than he
was on the first ballot. His friends shifted their
position as an experiment, with perfect under
standing, preconoertcd that their votes should
be distributed SO as not to hazard his defeat, or
secure the triumph of any other candidate. The
General has good friends and true ones Whilst
there is solitary semblance of hope, they will
stick by him. Continued perseverance of this
kind, wearying the patience of those who are
anxious for final contamination, may in the end
secure his success-not, however, until the Con-
venton has been in session some days longer.
understand there are many delegates who desire
remaining in Baltimore to attend the Wing Con-
vention, and these, it is presumed, would as
leave prolong the session as not.
From present indications, it would seem that
nomination cannot possibly be made to-day !;
and II So the Convention must remain in session
until next week. A Vice PRESIDENT to be nom
mated, and after that comes the "tug Of war"
The great platform Of Democratic principles,
which ! learn is already blocked out, is to be
acted on. This will give rise to much dsputa-
ton and numerous speeches, The fnality COM
promise question will be formidable bone of
contention. There are numerous delegates, too,
who have Buncombe speeches to make, and they
desire an opportunity to let them off.
The caucusing last night was more tierce and
animated than it has yet been The Cass men
have taken renewed courage, and they are more
determined than ever. The truth is, of all the
candidates yet nominated, Cass, in my Judgment
is the best calculated for the high Office and if
the Democrats are to have President, should
prefer seeing him elevated to that honorable sta
ton
The crowd of strangers seems to increase. The
streets, hotels, boarding houses, and private res
licences, are literally thronged.
Another mass meeting was held in Monument
Square last night Numerous speeches. Gen.
Scott seems to be the man most dreaded by the
Democracy. They fear his nomination.
A slight variety was given to the monotony of
political affairs by fight last evening in Monu-
ment Square between Yankee Sullivan and Geo.
Zimmerman, two noted bues. Zimmerman as
saulted Sullivan with club, and knocked him
down by severe blow on the head, thus render
ing him incapable of defending himself. There
is regular bevy of New York DULLES here, Of
Sullivan's party.
shall post you up in current events until your
paper goes to press.
Second Despatch.
BALTIMORE, June 5, 10 o'clock--a. NJ.
The Convention assembled at o'clock Prayer
was offered to the Throne Of Grace by Rev. j.
Campbell White
The reading Of the journal was dispensed with,
and the Convention proceeded to the
Thirty. fourth ballot.-Cass, 1870; Buchanan, 40
Douglas, So Marcy, 80; Houston, 8; Butler, |
Dickinson, IS.
When Maryland was called, Mr., Spencer spok,
of concession, and said Maryland was for Cass
but willing to vote for any good Democrat; and
that, if other members of the Convention had the
same spirit, nomination could be made in TWEEN.
ty-ive minutes.
Virginia changed her vote from Buchanan to
Dickinson. This produced much feeling.
Mr.. Dickinson took the floor, and made an in
tcrestng speech, Withdrawing his name He
said he was sent here to vote for Cass End had
done so, and would continue to do So He re.
turned his thanks to Virginia.
Innumcrable bouquets were showcreI upon hin
from the galleries.
Third Despatch.
7HUy;fhh baHot-Cass, 13l Buchanan, 80
Douglas, 81 Marcy, a.; Houston, ), Butler !
Pierce, Is Dickinson, l.
In the above ballot, Rhode Isanrl went bacl
to Cass. Immense applause from. the galleric
greeted this change. Mississippi changed he
vote, and cast it for Marcy. gia cast he
vote for Douglas. One Of the delegation protcstct
against it.
Forh DeYatch.
Thvty.s,rh bahoh-Cass 1922 Buchanan, 2S
Douglas, i3; Marcy, So; Houston. IS Butler,
Pierce 80; Dickinson, l.
In the above ballot, Alabama went over Il
Marcy
fihh Deipatch.
Tduy.scceHM ballot.--CaSs, 1910; Buchanan
28 ; Douglas, "a; Marcy, 10; Houston, 5; But
Ter, ! Pierce 29; Dickinson, l.
Sirth Despatch
Thwty.syhh Ballot-Cass, 107 Buchanan, %
Douglas, SO Marcy, 81 Hous, on, ) Butler,
Pierce, %; Dickinson, l.
Seuenh De;par H.
Thtrty- ntneh baLlot.-Cass,, LOG, Buchanan
70; Douglas, SO; Marcy, IS Houston, 5, But
Ter, Pierce, %; Dickinson, l.
Flynn neputch
Fcrt,eh bal'ot-Cnssr 1O7, Buchanan, q
Douglas, 80; Marcy IS; Houston, s. Butler,