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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-06-03

After the reading VI the report. all Of il with
the exception OF lhst portion relative 10 the two
thirds rule, Was, on motion OF Mr.. ArHERros
concufrod in.
A. s PRATT, Of Ohio, ssid that this rule VAS
adopted at the last Democratic convention, and
now il 10 proposed TO force il upon this 10 dero-
cation of the right that the majority shall rule.
AS long. he said, as we have the two.thirds rule,
a minority can play round until they force the
majority into their views. For this reason |
made the motion TO reject Il.
A motion was made aud carried, to lay the
motion of the gentleman from Ono, upon The
table And the two-thirds rule was then adopt
ed This was succeeded by long continued ar
plause, ard deaienng huzzas
In pursuance of a motion that a committee
be appointed TO wait upon the President OF the
convention and inform him of his selection, the
chair appointed the following named gentlemen
for that purpose namely Messrs STEPHENS, of
Kentucky, WISE, of Virginia, and THOMPSON, of
Mississippi.
They quickly discharged their duty, and
Hon. JOHN w. DAVIS having reached the plat
form, he was received with demonstrations of
applause.
Mr. DAVIS spoke as follows:
Gentlemen of the Convention-i return my
sincere and cordial acknowledge for the
honor conferred by calling NE to preside over
your deliberations Although not altogether
unused to the duties of the chair, approach II
on this occasion with great doubts as to my
success in presiding over so large an assembly.
But in my attempt to discharge the arduous
duties, ask you to bear in mind that good old
maxim, "Order is Heavens first law" APP
plause | shall call largely for your forbear-
ance May | not say ask for the exercise of
higher and purer Christian virtue, called "for-
giveness," not only towards the chair but to-
wards one another | ask also, and copjure
you as fellow Democrats, emb irked in the great
cause of Democracy, to remember that obliga
tons rest upon you as a party to promote har-
meny, Cancellation and comprOmise--every
thing for principle, nothing for men, again
thank you, gentlemen. Renewed applause sue
ceeded.
The PRESIDENT. lfitis your pleasure, the
same committee will wait upon the Vice Presi-
dents and conduct them to their places.
JACOB THOMPSON, said "The Vice Presi-
dents will please present themselves, 1t ia i'm
possible to find them out; there are 80 many of
them."- Laughter.
Amid much confusion the Vice Presidents
wendell their way through the dense crowd, and
at last got snugly seated upon the platform.
! +. CREIGHTON moved reconsideration OF
the vote by which the two-thirds rule was
adopted.
! A motion was made to lay that upon the Ia
| BILE.
! ELIAS BROWN, in the name of Maryland
moved that the vote be taken by the States
and this proposition met warm reception.
| The PRESIDENT, in reply to question, said
that those who voted say" would vote to retain
the two. thirds rule.
The confusion broke out afresh, amid which
the vote was taken
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-06-03
SECOND DAY-MoRNIHG SESSION.
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 1856:

WEDNESDAY, June 2, 1852
The Convention was called to order at 10
o'clock by the President.
Dr. PLUMER, a minister of the Presbyte-
rian church. offered up prayer.
"The immensehall was crowded to suffocation
with spectators. They have great difficulty in
seating members. At ii o'clock the entire
delegations from four States were not in the
hail."
Order was finally obtained when Mr. BUR.
ROWS, from Arkansas, offered resolution to APP
point committee of one from each State to
report resolutions composing the Democratic
platform. This was laid on the table for the
present
On motion, it was ordered to appoint CON-
mittee of one from each State to designate the
Democratic National Committee. The appoint
ment of the committee was deferred till the
afternoon session.
AV. BROWN, of Tennessee, offered the fol-
lowing resolution substitute:
That committee of one from each State be
appointed to whom all resolutions in relation to
the creed or platform Of the Democratic party
shall be referred on presentation, without de
bate
Mr. BURROWS said that gentlemen must
be in hot haste TO amend, and suggested that the
proposition of the gentleman from Tennessee
would cause more debate than the original reso
luton, which was presented by the delegation
from Arkansas.
1t was not intended TO be discussed at this
time but merely presented to lie over for the
present, and take it up for consideration at fu-
tnre time.
The resolution, with the pending amendments,
was laid on the table for the present
Mr.. BORDEN, of Indiana, offered a resolu-
ton, that committee of one from each State
be appointed TO report persons to constitute the
Democratic general committee. The resolution
was adopted.
Mr. CIIARLICK trusted that the States would
not be called until the afternoon session
Mr.. BRADLEY, of Iowa, after saying that it
would be wrong TO appoint the committee until
after the committee on credentials shall have
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-06-03

As the votes were announced, clapping of
hands and stamping of feet succeeded, shaking
the building to its foundations.
Much merriment was occasoned when Cen
eral Commander 1--WE beeve) cast his one vote
in the affirmative for South Carolina. A voice
=" Good for him."
The vote for South Carolina was afterwards
said TO be joke, there being no one present
from that State, though General Commander is
in the city.
The PREsIDNET stated the result--yeas two
hundred and seventy three, nays thirteen. There
was renewed demonstrations of Joy.
A motion was made and carried that com
mittce of five be appointed to act, in conjunction
with the committee of arrangements, with a
view to the better accommodation of delegates
and, in pursuance of the resolution, the Presi-
dent appointed Messrs. HALLET, VAN DYKE,
SAYLEs, PRATT, and WEIGH of Pennsylvania
The Convention, at seven o'clock, adjourned
until Wednesday morning at ten o'clock.
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prepared to designate their committees This
was the position in which his State stood, and
until the committee on credentials make their
report nothing could be done in this particular.
In order that an opportunity might be afford
ed to make better arrangements in the hall, the
convention took recess until o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention re assembled at O'clock
resolution was offered declaring that the
Convention shall not make nominations until
the platform principles are first formed
Senator SOULE opposed the resolution, as
IL was calculated TO induce struggle 70 form
the platform to salt different aspirants
Mr.. NABERS, of Mississippi, was for making
the platform and putting the candidates upon it.
Mr.. HENRY A. WISE could not concur
with the gentleman from Louisiana. God for
bid that platform of principles is an abyss TO
be feared by the Democratic party.
Mr.. FLOYD, of Virginia, sustained the reso
luton on the part of the delegation from that
State.
Mr.. ROBINSON, of Indiana, expressed his
SUNRISE at the position of Virginia.
The debate was continued very warmly by
SoULE and Others for and against the resolu-
ton. The committee Oh resolutions were then
appointed.
The committee on credentials was called
upon to report, but was not prepared.
The Georgia delegation contended that no
business should be transacted until their rights
10 seats are settled
The resolution was laid on the table by vote
Of one hundred and sixty six to one hundred and
eleven. The committee ON credentials then re-
ported. A majority reporting against Mr.. RAN
TouL aud u minority in his favor. The whole
committee recommended Georgia to join delsga
tons and cast the vote of the State jointly
Great excitement Reports were laid on the
table and ordered to be printed and made the
order of the day for tomorrow.
Adjourned to 8 O'Clock tomorrow.
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A destructive hail storm visited Florence,
Alabama, lately, throwing down the telegraph
wires, blocking up the roads with fallen timber,
blowing down several houses, and causing a
great loss in the destruction of glass, poultry
and live stock
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-12-04
FROM INDIA AND CHINA.

Intelligence from Burmah down to the 26th Sep
TENDER The first division Of the British army consisting
Of three regiments Of infantry, with detachment Of
sappers and field battery, had expected left Ran
COON for Prone Gen. Goodwin with company Of arti-
cry had previously gone on together with the Commodore
OF the heet and nearly all the Heads Of Departments
The second brigade would follow In three four weeks
rumor had been spread that force of 40 900 Burmese
intended to attack Rangoon the night of the 30h and
although the story generally looked on fabrica-
tion precautions had been taken guard against
prise was expected the feet with the advanced por
ton Of the army, would reach Prone by the Sd or 4h
October, and that messenger from the King Of Ava
would there meet Gen. Goodwin propose terms Of peace.
The Indian papers continue urge the necessity for the
annexation OF Ava and assert that the people of Pegu
are strongly desrous Of coming under the sway Of the
British. 4g'r7a ctt T @3H
Advices from Hong Kong, September 20, report no
leading feature Of news during the month The cool
season had set in early and the foreign residents
Healthy In the early part Of the month the reports
the disturbance the interior had created some
ness but sttery they had been little spoken o. There
had been changes in the High Imperial Authorities.
Seu had been appointed Governor General Of oonan and
Yep had succeeded TO the Vice Royalty of Canton The
transit to the interior interrupted and much inter
fered withboth import and export trade The literary
exercises going ut Canton much Interest
among the Chinese. The United States squadron CON-
prsing the Susquehanna Plymouth Saratoga and store
ship Supply still stationed about the anton estuary
awaiting orders, 1t is supposed proceed to Japan
FRoN PAsAnA.--The Panama Star Of November 18th
reports recent misunderstanding between Senior Lostau
nau the Peruvian Consul that port and his
Governor Herrera, (which may lead the most serious
results" The Chief Police had challenged the Consul
who properly refused to fight and requested the Cover
punish the offender To the pressbe surprise
OF the Peruvian Consul he was answered BY Gov Here
ra that he had spoken to Colone upon the matter o.
complaint and had notified him to kep he peacl fo,cavd
ne Consul and EVERY OTHER PERSON land that he has
turned the matter over to the judicial tribunals Seno
Il via
person. and appealed TO the Executive for the redres
due him in his official capacity The Governor reptile,
that Consus only Commercial Agents. and entitled
no more official respect than private individuals and
he holds IN contempt the action Of the Consus nj meet
ing on the subject the Star thinks Peru Is likely 10 de
4 mand and enforce redress. h' Falft
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FROM THE MEMPHIS (rrsNxssEx) EAGLE.

y - SO much for the causes Of our defeat. A
word what it indicates we are correct in our
way Of looking the matter there is amidst the gloom
which settles the Wing mind Of the country bright
spot-the knowledge that the sentiment of conservative
nationality, Of which Mr.. FnLNoREs administration has
been embodiment though misdirected and deuded Cor
the moment is still active and vigorous. The same cause
which contributed sopowerfuy to elevate will assuredly
be equally potent in casting down the incoming
Administration, IL it fail to be conservative one While
robbed the Wing policy and the distinguishing Wing prin
cipe Is yndcaed in the very act Of the depreciation
Our defeat indicates further think that with such an
Administration Of the Government the probabilities are
that the country win have the benefit substantially Of
Wing The managers who have stolen from us
the Compromise and who In order to get into power
have been compelled to pfer here and there the policy
Of Internal Improvement and who do not blush TO the
principle DISCRIMINATION for the sprotecon 10 accidental
gives to American labor still left in the tariff Of 1896
Democratic one win not fail to their profit in steal
ing still further from the Wing storchouse IL will not
surprse TO them 6chng within the next four years.
every valuable principle and salutary measure that the
Wings have been battling for these lust twenty years
substantially If not in its Wing garb Ii is necessity Of
the position in which the Administration will find
itself thus to play the pcacher and while partsans
may feel bitterly At seeing the unineal hands which
perform the work, patriots may be consoed that
\ we have not labored in vain.
This result indicates further that there arc
agonistic elements combined in the socaled Demo
cratic party than has been Summoned tho feast
Of power. Should Cen PrRRcK lack the sagacty see
that the solid strength OF bis Administration ia to be found
in the conspors sentiment Of the nation and give the
reins into the hands Of The and turn
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-12-04

IRON THE NEW YORK COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER
Tho veins Of the royal lines must be bed until blood
like rivers through the kingdoms Robespicrre
claimed alas there Is hope for my unhappy country
til the lst drop Is emptied from the veins OF the nobility =
the came truth applies nearly all Europe the present
"Those who afraid Of shedding blood may fold their
arms and content themselves the people crushed for
ever andcr the wheels Of tyranny The machinery or cis
saon IL entirely physcabroe completely the
European powerha the only hope Of emancipation Is in
the doctrine Of Robespierre, Of blood, Hood"
Such is the editorial language Of the National Demo-
crat This is throwing aside al concealment and decar
ing the Democratic doctrine with vengeance. The
6ercest bloodred anarchist could desire no more. And
this sentiment is preached in an American newspaper in
an American newspaper published in the city Of New
York and an organ here Of that great party to which,
with scarcely opposition enough TO prove restraint the
destiny Of this republic is committed for four years.
The doctrine Of Robespierre blood HoodF The tia
lies are those Of the journal in question.
We have styled the National Democrat an organ of the
great Democratic party in this city We will canddly
say however that does not represent the individual
views and sentiments Of the best portion Of that party
We could name hundreds OF gentlemen earnest Demo-
Gratis too who would shrink With sbhorrence from such
ayoval The National Democrat is, nevertheless nm
organ OF the party and Il numerous class OF
Democracy less Intelligent and conservative tran those
49, 49, M N
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Religion, he thinks will do philosophy for the ho
man race or at least for the Of the but
small number OF men tmodety forbds that he should
name himself among theml must go still further than
this" That IS they advance from religion to philosophy
they are the accoucheurs who assist the birth Of the
daughter and to whom before even she reaches Adde'S
cence, they give their love-reserying however, some
veneraon for the aged randame who has produced such
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-12-04

We had always thought, until recently we discovered
the contrary that John Foster the first enuncate
this argument, and il may indeed have been the native
and original conception ms brain but in point Of fact
reasoning 10 coufute the atheism Of Arstodemus vid
Ken Memorabilia, chap. w., 8
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-07-01
FOURTH DAY.

SATURDAY, June 10.
The Convention was called to order at 10 o.
clock by the President Gen. Chapman, when
prayer was offered by Rev. DIR Morris.
Twenty five ballotings were made before ad-
Iournment and fifteen during the evening session,
making the forty-sixth ballot, which was, for
Webster, 81 Fillmore, l27 Sect, 1874; when
the Convention adjourned to 10 o'clock Monday
morning
BALTMoRE, Monday, June 81.
The Convention again proceeded to ballot for
Presidential candidate.
forty-Seuenh bailot.-Scott 1885, Fillmore
l2s, Webster -.
Ftrht-eighth bGIlot.-Scott 1877, Fillmore I2I.
Webster 80. Maine, { for Scott; New-Hamp-
SHIRE, 5 for Webster; Vermont, 3 for Webster,
for Fillmore, and ! for Scott; Massachusetts,
ii for Webster 2 for Scott Rhode Island, 2
for Webster, ! for Fillmore, | for Scott Con-
necticut, Webster, Fillmore, Scott; New
York, Webster, Fillmore, ~ Scott New
Jersey, Scott; Pennsylvania, / Fillmore, 26
Scott; Delaware, 3 Scott; Maryland, Fill
more; Virginia, 10 Fillmore 3 Scott; North
Carolina, III Fillmore South Carolina, { Fill
more; Georgia, 10 Fillmore; Alabama, & Fill
more; Mississippi, Fillmore; Louisiana, 6
Fillmore Ohio, 20 Scott; kentucky, u Fill
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-07-01
Wing District Convention.

The Wings Of the second Congressional Dis
trict, are requested to meet in Convention, at
White River Junction, on Thursday, the 9Th day
of July next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, for
the purpose of nominating a member Of Congress
for said District.
Every town in the District is requested to elect
delegates to said Convention
JOHN PORTER,
ELIHU HYDE, District
ABlSlIA SrODDARD. Committee
EDWARD a. CAlOON,
June %, 1852.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-07-01
WIG STATE CONVENTION.

A Convention of the Wings Of the State o
Vermont, will be holden at Burlington on Wed
nesday, the seventh day of July next, at 10 o.
clock, A. NJ, for the purpose of nominating
ticket for State Officers, preparatory TO the mex
September election, and for the transaction OF
such other business as may be deemed expeden'
and proper, by the Wings Of this State when as
sembled in mass Convention. A general and
punctual attendance of delegates from all parts
of the State is requested
JOHN DEWEY,
HENRY b. STACY,
DAN'L A. HEALD, State Central
j. II. BARRETT, Commdiee.
HEMAN CARPENTER,
June II, 1852.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-07-01

A PLEDGE EEDEEMED-Jenney Lind left Eu-
rope pledged Ito HERSELF 10 give one hundred and
my thousand dollars towards the endowment Of
schools IN her native country. In making this
pledge, the objects of her heart were, to afford
opportunities to girls Of acquiring that knowledge
Of those arts which prepare them to discharge
efficiently the duties of wives and mothers, and
At The same time to become imbued with Chris
,ian principles. Her pledge, says writer in the
Home Journal, has been redeemed. The last
nstallment Of her munIficent gift has been dis
'tchedi and she may now calmly rejoice in the
9 nsclousness Of having no5ly accomplished
noble endeayor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-07-01
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The convention was called to order at the
hour appointed.
Mr.. Ashmun, of Massachusetts. rose and stat
ed that he was instructed to report from the
committee on resolutions. After much deiberu-
ton, conducted with great kindness and cordial T.
lily of feeling, he was pleased to say that the re-
port had been adopted with great unanimity. -
lie proposed TO read il and did so, as follows =
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-07-01

Col. Julius Cesar Jackson was killed "a, VA,
son, Ohio, by one of his heiers, when Nv
assisting IN milking.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-28

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