The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-04
John F. Ward, OF Georgia.

AND tnHty OLE SdolStArl6s
The announcement Of the of Mr.. Ward for Presi
dent received with applause and tho report Of the
committee, motion Of Nr. RooKHL, was unanimously
adopted.
The Committee on Organization further reported In
favor of the adoption of the rules of the last National
Democratic Convention the rules OF this Convention
The report was unanimously confirmed
Mr.. Ward was conducted to the President chair by
John L. Dswsop, Esq.
The rREsIDFAT, on taking the chair, said
The TO preside the deliberations Of the
Convention unexpected as the honor unds-
served. The dist rguished gentleman who yesterday
presieeeshe connecting link between the past and the
& uocratio party accustomed to assemble and 6,
"a IN to do battle With great, noble and gallant party
TIM. psr oas sg on
stolen away to heir silent resting places filled With
ioss--
With al deli country : honors @ Slss LOST
Others Of that noble band who still survive are with
ay to take part In Deliberations snd 60 forth
vi to battle for the constitution and the Union; but
tLs great party has passed away We find ourselves
70 end convussd with factions. On side
who Win admit foreign born citizens among only
should be held only 6y those who bow before altar
With themselve, They hold that they only ft for power
themselves prescribe. On the other aide is faction only
daI gerous bscauss more than the Hrst
faction with liberty On their tongues but with t1eA
son fostering in their hears-who profess Iowa for the
Union only that they may bu in thsruins Of the Union
tbs glorious memories Of the past AMI hopes Of tho fu
s attempts TO upi-e against the democratic par.
ty with the first. Tho IA ional democratic party have
s w ssa ssss cSn Is. 'as a
10 lay en- the altar cf patriotism and Of tbs
feelirg and above ALL private dssensions. Let our de-
lberations and actions be sanctioned by higher and
in desire to protect and the constitution Of tbs
country have abiding confidence that the kindness
which summoned me to this place viii bear with ms in
pardon any errors may unn intentionally commit, now
enter upon the discharge Of that duty.
motion to admit the delegates from the District Of
Columbia to the floor after debate laid the table
1t was then announced. amidst great rejoicing that
the semoosa,s had elected their candidates for Mayor
end Councilmen in Washington Ciy.
Mr.. BAYARD, Of Del. from the Committee on Creien-
tals reported the contested Missouri seat case sd.
mittrg the anti Benton delegates.
The report was received with cheers and adopted.
It announced that the committee were engaged on
the New York case and would report as possible
The committee were allowed 10 f during the session Of
the Convention.
motion 70 give gallery tickets to outsiders WAS re-
jec.ed.
The motion to admit the District of Columbia delecatss
on the floor again renewed.
Mr. BAUDBN, of Ind protested against admitting more
than two delegates from the District Of Columbia The
object Of taking the Convention from Baltimore WAS to
got clear Of Congress iona influences He was opposed
also to admitting deegaes from the District to the gal
lefies without Limit.
Mr.. PETIT Of Iod., aso opposed ell motions to all the
galleries. even wi ladies' but would certainly rather
prefer to them fd with beings wearing pantaloons
than with beirgs wearing petticoas
The PRESIDENT declared the motion to lay on the table
lost when cali by States demanded. The result
was-ayes, 1859, nayp, 91, SO the motion prevailed.
opg and VAIN debate folo owed on the admission O.
outtcers and several resolutions having that obi in
view were tabled amidst the most dire confasion.
On motion the Committee Of Arrangements was
authorized to appoint Sergeant and two assist
ants
The Hall OF the Young Mtn's Democratic Association
offered for the Of the Convention, Il the Conven-
tion should think It preferable to tho. = u use
An ninvitahon was extended to the Convention TO Call
on the Horticultural Society.
delegate from Connecticut moved to accept the offer
Of the Hall Of TIE Young Mems Democratic Association
tie had been in that hall and could the members
It could hold nearly double the number OF persons that
this hall held. Several gentlemen with weak voices
rpoke there last night and were distinctly heard He
would say, too that on that occasion the democracy