The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-03

Journal of Proceedings Of The Democratic National Com.
mtee.
In pursuance of circular call OF November /, 1851 ,
by the chairman to each of the members OF the
democratic National Committee" TO meet at Washing
ton the goth day Of December for the purpose of OBJ
tanning a concentration and unanimy of the views of
the democratic party to the time and place of holding
National Convention to nominate candidates for Presi
dent and Vice President OF the United States, according
to the usages Of the party the committee met in the city
of Washington at o'clock on said day.
Mr.. Croswell, of New York, read letter from the
chairman, Hon. b. F. Hallett, of Massachusetts,, ap.
pricing The committee of his inability attend the meet
ing OF to-day of detention at Philadelphia by
sickness, and sgnfyng his expectation OF being able to
be present Wednesday, and desiring the committee to
proceed with their organization Thereupon,
The Hon. Robert Strange, of North Carolina, was
called to the chair and (nelher of the Secretaries being
presently r. H. Stanton of Kentucky, appointed Sec
rotary.
On motion OF the Hon. w. A. Richardson OF Illinois,
il voted that committee of three be appointed by
the Chair TO ascertain what States represented by
members in person. by their substitutes and recon-
mend what should be taken to supply vacan-
ces, if any.
Messrs Richardson of Illinois, Penn of Louisiana, and
Riddle OF Delaware, appointed that committee
And the committee adjourned.
DECEMBER 80, 1851
The committee again at o'clock, p m, and acted
upon the report of their committee, from which appear
ed that the following delegates and substitutes pres
Massachusehs-B. +. HALLETT
.Ttnnesee-F. P. STANTON.
Louisana-A. G. PENN.
Mar a1sE-hMia e coSsfA ALL
0hio-D. T. DISNEY.
cc@ oagnsetieut-o. S. SEYMOUR.
Delapare-GEo READ RIDDLE.
Vermont-THOS. BARTLETT, ia
Mineis-WM A. RICHARDSON.
North Carolina ROBERT STRANGE
hichigan-CHAS. T. STUART.
Indiana-G. HATHAWAY.
JhttO Hqmpssrs, C! Nrd 4 PEAsLEE.
Missouri-W. p. HALL.
.qrkansas--R w. JOHNSON.
Jfane--CHARLES ANDREWS.
Afabana-W. II. w. COBB
Rhode Iland-B. B. THURSTON.
Pennsyluania--JOHN w. FORNEY
Floridd-N p BEMIS.
II also appeared that there two vacancies by death
OF the members from Texas and Iowa, and that mem
beers or substitutes appeared for Georgia and Mississippi
California had no member, not having been State in
Is4s. For these States the committee reported
Tsras-v. +. HOWARD.
Ioua-G w JONES.
CIsorg,a-JoSEPH w. JACKSON
Msussippi-J. ID. FREEMAN.
Caiforaia-E c. MARSHALL
On motion OF Mr. Seymour, OF Connecticut IL was voted
that the action Of the subcommittee be ratified by this
meeting. and that the substitutes by said committee
ported be considered members OF the Democratic National
Committee and that the vacancies be filled in conformity
TO their report
After taking informal vote TO the time and place
OF holding the National Convention, the committee ad
journed.
[NorE The appointment OF Mr. Freeman, OF Missssip
p, made TO supply the vacancy from that State which
was supposed TO exist far the committee were advised
81 Hoal ,hasro al
fcaon OF the appointment in writing, pursuance of his
power OF substitution, by Mr. Duncan. the member for
Mississippi, OF the Hon. John J. McRhae. OF the United
States Senate his substitute, which appointment had
not reached Washington seasonaby for Mr. McIlhae 10
take his with the committee. Mr.. Duncan was al
New Orleans when he received the circular that had
been directed 10 his residence at Grenada
JANUARY /, 1852.
The committee met at 10 o'clock on Thursday morn
ing-Hon. b r. Hallet OF Massachusetts being present.
and taking the chair William f. Richie ESQ OF Viz
GINA, first secretary OF The committee also appeared
Hon J. 3 Barbour having been previously appointed 10
act for him in his absence The list called and il
appeared that all the States represented in the com
mittee except South Carolina The chairman announced
the receipt that morning OF letter from Gen James M
Commander, the member OF the committee for South
Carolina regretting tina, he should be unable TO attend
the meeting of the National Committee and authorizing
the chairman TO vote for the second Monday in June
of the convention with The hope that the deliberations OF
the committee might be harmonious,
This completed the representation from all the States
Mr.. Croswell, OF New York, having been obliged to
leave the city for his home, Hon David L. Seymour was
authorized TO cast his vote.
Hon. Mr. Johnson was also empowered by Mr.. How.
ard. Of Texas, who was absen, on account OF sick
ness, TO vote for him
Mr.. Hall, OF Missouri, offered the following resolu-
ton
Resolped, That this committee recommend Baltimore
the place, and the - day Of - the time, Tor hold
ing the National Democratic Convention.
The question being taken on filling the blanks, all the
States but Texas, Louisiana, New Jersey. Wisconsin,
and South Carolina when called named Tuesday. the
frat day of June and. before the vote declared Il
was made unanimous
Mr. Hathaway, of Indiana, moved 10 strike on, Bal-
more and insert Cincinnati; which was not agreed to-
The resolution was then unanimously adopted.
The chairman submitted to the committee the form OF