Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1856-06-11
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RALEIGH. SATURDAY, JUNE 7. 1856.
Democratic National Convention.

Democratic National Convention.
We give below the latest news from the Cincin-
natl Convention The Convention was permanent
ly organized OH Tuesday, and proceeded to ballot
for President on Wednesday, We may hear before
going to press Of the result it may be that the
entire week will be consumed in balloting. Con-
siderable excitement prevails yet, when the nom-
nation shall have been made, all will acqliesce, and
harmony and the best feeling will be restored
We learn that Mr.. Avery is the chairman and Or
gan to cast the vote of the North Carolina delega.
ton Mr. Ashe is on the committee resolutions;
Mr. Heath is on the committee credentials; and
Mr. Gordon is on the committee on orgsnization.-
The committee on resolutions is composed of one
delegate from each State, as follows: New Hamp-
shire, E. Sawyer; Vermont, c. G. Eastman; Mas
sachusetts, B. F. Hactt; Rhode Island w. B. Law.
renee Connecticut A. R. Hyde; New Jersey, E.
R. j. Wright Pennsylvania, j. CLANCY JONES' Del
aware S. W. Salisbury; Maryland, C. j. NJ. Guyna;
Virginia, A. A. Chapman; North -Carolina w. S.
Ashe; South-Carolina, G. w. Dudley; Georgia, A.
R. Wright; Alabama John Cochrane; Mississippi,
Jacob Thompson; Louisiana, Pierre Soule; Ohio,
C. L. Vallairdngham Kentucky, B. NJ. Corbin
Tennessee W. A. Walls; Indiana, j. L. Rhodes
Illinois, o. B Ficklin Missouri, E. T. Hudson
Arkansas, John HUT; Michigan, N. c. Greratt;
Florida, S. d. Rogers; Texas, H. B. Bee; Iowa,
Thos. wilson Wisconsin, S. Clarke California, s.
W. Inge.
CINCINNATI, June 2-Boats from Kentucky and
Ohio towns arriving here this morning, thronged
with passengers to witness the proceedings of the
convention. There supposed to be 10000 stran-
gers in the city, and the momentarily arriving
with more.
The Burnett House has 1000 cots in the adoin-
ing warehouse All the hotels ovei flowing, and
many of the delegates quartered in private
houses. The press is largely represented. There
are one hundred applications for reporters desks
The convention assemblies at twelve o'clock.
[sEcoND DESPATCH.
CINCINNATTI, June 2-124 O'clock.-At quarter
before l2 o'clock the signal Of the firing of
for the opening of the convention was heard, and
the delegates commenced assembling in the hall
selected for their deliberations.
At II o'clock the convention was called to order
by Hon. r. McLane, of Maryland, and Mr.. Richard
son. Of Illinois, nominated Hon. Samuel Medary, Of
Ohio, for temporary chairman; which was carried
unanimously
Mr. Hale, of Massachusetts,, called for the read
ing Of the call Of the convention, when the call was
read by Mr. English, of Indiana.
Here sudden uproar was heard at the door Of
the convention, when large crowd rushed into the
hail. scrambling and fighting amidst the direst con-
the Benton delegation from Missouri, who. re-
solved to enter by violence, had knocked down the
door.keeper and rushed in.
For few minutes scene of confusion ensued
that would be impossible to describe-menb bers
jumped upon their chairs and secured themselves,
as though serious rio. was about to take place.
The convention refused to hear them, and they
finally withdrew at the request of the chairman.
After while quiet restored and the reading of
the call was proceeded with.
cT Of Nor rulo md etc od hot rhapf fho
credentials of the Missouri delegates were presented
the committee of arrangements gave tickets of ad.
mission to the delegation which presented prima
acie evidence of their election and refused the 9th
ers. New York also appeared with two sets OF de-
legates, but the committee could not decide which
were entitled to seats.
Hon. Samuel Medary, taking the chair, re-
turned thanks for the temporary honor. He had
attended every democratic convention since the first
that nominated General jackson, and had the honor
to be member of that which nominated General
Franklin Pierce.
He commented on the progress of the democracy
and is extended influence. He believed that the
occasional storms in the party were calculated to
purify the atmosphere, and that the party was des-
tined to triumph despite temporary quarrels.
He then introduced the Rev. Mr.. Nicholson OF
Cninnatt who offered prayer.
After some further speaking the convention ad-
Journed till ten o'clock Tomorrow morning
mittee on the permanent organization have agreed
On Gen. John E. Ward, of Georgia, for permanent
President
The committee on resolutions are in session and
have not yet finished the platform.
The committee on credentials are endeavorng to
harmonize the New Yorkers. The Scfts are dis
posed to compromise but the Rards contend that
they the only representatives of the Democratic
party, and refuse the overtures.
The committee sat this afternoon with closed
tn haor nf fboM
an finally decided to admit the anti-Benton delegates
Inc New York case will be heard tomorrow.
g.. lhe excitement is increasing. Mr.. Buchanan S
,r'en1s are becoming more confident. The outside
pressure in his favor is immense, declaring that
pennsylvania, Virginia, and Ohio cannot be carried
W any other candidate
bo,1 oE,1ScIsNATr1 June 3.-The Mississippi delegation
ora a meeting this morning, and resolved to insist
Of sie adoption of platform before the nomination
Soa candidate The contested of the delegates
new York was argued before the committee on
Tehtlals TI this morning ... r.
1As convention was called to order at half past