The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-05
,spFaosRAmc NATIONAL CONVENTION.

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aDEMoeRATic NATIONAL CONVENTION.
CINCINNATI papers of Tuesday morning reached US yes
torday aerncon but by provoking mishap the Gin
cinnpti Enquirer was not among the number We are
therefore compelled to look 10 other for detailed
report Of the rstdays proceedings of the Democratic Ma
tiona Convention From the report published in the Gin
cinnati Commercial We make up the following
Procseaags u ne Deraoyatsc National First
ssi,sys. sgae pay June 2.
eEsrnAL APPEARANCES or TntSos.
About ten o'clock crowds began TO collect along Fourth
street. between Main and Walnut and many strangers
looked yain for the imposing front OF the hall the
trance being in appearance rather the reverse OF conspe
nous The Of the press were admitted 70
the hall by the entrance the orders being very strict to
permit TO pass who not provided with ticket
very considerable addition had been made TO the stage
for the accommodation OF reporters one hundred being
Pages we appointed one for each State delegation Seats
reserved specially for each delegation, and cards
with the names of the States prominently printed were dis
tributcd little after eleven o'clock the delegates began
to pour in and il OF much Interest observe
the little boys holding up the OF the States, and
the miscellaneous crowd thus guided resolving from chaos
into order The directions admit but delegates TO
the body Of the house were SO ar as cond observe
rigdly enforced by the chief OF the committee, Mr. A. p
the public is indebted He has done The convention good
SERVICE e4 IL asA8s u.s ge8As ..A "a
AT twalye o'clock the thunder Of Captain Rynderss
celebrated political brass gun resounded through the hall
APPEARANCE OF THE DELEGATEs. as. s.5 I
The Representatives Of the democracy in convention as
so;ubled are, awhoe gcod-ookng men. The number
Of bg rosy men il remarkable The general appearance
of the body of the delegates decidedly superior that
of the House Of Representatives. Among the other things
tits evident that the South has sent up its strong men 70
represent it on this occasion, as usual 0 seg . X
At the moment Of the call to order there were but few
persons In the gallery. fRa.t5sg y
nobert McLane of Maryland rose and was received
viii, cheers lie called the convention order chair
man Of the national committee. k1'
Mr. Richardson Of Illinois, nominated Medary, Of Ohio,
rs temporary chairman adopted 8ra asl. .s,s 6ss
B. f. Halett Of Massachusetts requested that tine call
for the convention be read The reading commenced
by VIM II. English, OF Indiana, member OF Congress AT
this moment the Benton delegates forced their way into
the convention causing great disorder and confusion
Order having been restored the secretary proceeded to
read the call. #F.EF .s. e,H .
Mr. Msdary of Ohio was conducted to the chair, and
was enthusiastically received. astaH z.azaaE ea
The chairman of the National Convention handed the
temporary chairman list Of delegates and the creden-
tals Of two of delegates from New York lizards and
softs) and from Mississippi The committee had
preference The delegations required TO select from
the delegates the stipulated number allowed by the rules
The Mississippi delegation consented and made their
choice though eighty of them outside. This ar
rangcment not satisfactory TO the New York delega-
TONS and they were now waiting Guards and sof for adj
mission to the hall. s4e8sg uas#Ea seH.t oH
col. NEpARY's spERcn. -n..s ~s
Gentlemen of the convention can but return thanks 70
you for the temporary honor which you have done me-
am taken by surprise only offer in return for the
honor you have done to do the best to preserve
order II in conventions of this kind, but In
new position | have attended nearly all the National
Democratic Conventions since the that nominated Gen
Jackson for reelection lCheersl We have now party
that extends from to Delegates this
floor from the shore Of the Pacific We expect
do desire that there should always be calm il poll.
tics that We go smoothly along The great OCEAN Of
politics must sometimes be stirred by storm will gen.
emen only endeavor in the position given me to simply
do my duty -ss .... ....., ...~.
rev Mr. Nicholson, Of ST Johns Church, Cincinnati, was
called upon to open the convention with prayer. .
Addressing the Throne Of Grace be prayed forbessng'
on our beloved land might've not be sinful people pro
voking the Holy to anger Let integrity, justice and
che of God prevail would God rebuke indeity and
characterization seeming prevail in the family as well "a
in te nation. Bless those who had come up rom all hc
parts Of tho country In convention assembled Let their
action I've far In their power II could b. that peace
and justice should be established shield their virtue
against the world and tho DEVIL in the Of the blessed
Saviour; Lending the inspiration Of the holy Spirit tc
magnify the glory o. God He concluded With the Lords
Ne Brown Of Mississippi, offered resolution authorz
ing the National Convention to admit alternaes and ohe
vacant space in TIE rear of the ball .H
pr Harris Of Illiaos wished prorats arrangement be
cause the hall would got contain all. Ha9.. r.
Mr. Brown wished pone bit delegates lie thought al
of them might and ought TO have opportunity 10 wines
the deliberations OF the convention Burton Craigc,
North Carolina moved that the resolution be lad on tn
table sll after the permanent organization Withdrawn
Mr. Harris Of Illinois, moved that committee on Gre
deadal be appointed; adopted. 81 ..# .a..a..
Tia Chairman called for nominations from the delegs
The Secretary called the States and the following non
nations were made:
roaaurs OK CREDENTIALS, .a.a
Maine, benjamin wiggini, New Hampshire, John
George: Vermont Bradley Barlow; Massachusetts, J. I
Whitney, Connecticut Edward A. Phelps Rhode Island
Henry I. Burrows New York, ---- New Jersey, Gar
ret q Cannon Pennsylvanis, II. b. Wright; Delaware
James f. Bayard Maryland Ohio Scott Virginia, N.
a. Garnrtt North Carollna r. r Heath; Alabama, v
Ackku; Georgia, James Gardner; Louisiana 7. !
Stephenson; Tennessee, l,S Thomas; Indiana, = W. Tel
ford Illinois T. s Harris Wisconsin, Sol Joneauj Cali
fornia =, Lancaster Brent; Texas, - Bryan Arkansg
Albert Caldwell Missouri, j. w. Lamb; South Caroh
Frank g. Noses; Georgia, j. Gardner; Michigan, w. Hall
Florids, y. l.. Yulee lows, d. HEM
A voice from the Illinois delegation In the name
the convention invite the gentlemen from Missouri
aama.,d on tickets to retire. Applause and furiou
RiehArdso1 Of Illinois do not wish to preciptate ID
business sonveniiondo not desire TO foresa opu
ious-but raisinl bis voiee) submit that this oonvcno
p entitled 10 tie protection of its officers il Is olea
air that no gentlemen VIII utrude himself into this ha
avaus the resistsno Of tho doorkeeper loud applause
This con vcntion must protscs itself from insult
The Chairman In all kindness let say that the de-
ccacs from Missouri not yet properly admitted must app
TO the committed on credentials .s. "A a# Y.
delegate from Missouri rises, but Is cried down. An
,br BENTON delegate rose and after obtaining audieac
saia ,rr chairman the Missour delegation bows cheer
c,lv a., ,ho a.cisou an the convention The Benton de