The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-03
FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.

CINCINNATI, June z, 1000
The svsntul day has arrived The streets in the vci-
nifty Of the hall where the Convention Is he'd were
crowded before noon and the shops displayed Tags OF all
dimensions. The day was fne--thermomessr IS. The
excitement among the outsiders was intense. At nooa
the doors we're opened and national salute fred in
Market square, from the Empire Club cannon. The hall
Is decorated with wreaths OF and evergreens and
portraits OF democratic heroes
Mr.. Epgsh of Ind, read the call, which inter
ruptet by tremendous roar. The Benton delegates
from Missouri knocked down the doorkeepe-s,
and forced their in the hall Tickets had been Is
sued to the anti Benton party. The Bsntonsts made
iorcible entry amid cries Of 'Shame" "Put them out"
and great confusion. The delegates we're frightened
and ran from their seats. Three or four delegates
jumped upon the chairs, and one of the Assourans
drew q revolver, but cid not fire. There was An i'm
mense panic but quiet restored through the
efforts Of Of the Empire Club, who protected tine
doorkeeper. The inside door keeper showed fight, and
knocked down Of the Missourians who swors they
would 20 his dead body. The doorkeepsr rel lined
81 have got two boys, named Stephen A. Douglas,
and will be ID you shall 60 ovsr my body.'
He was, however, overwhelmed by numbers.
Tnia little episode followed BY very ling prayer
No New York delegates were admitted but Captain
Rynders ths PLATFORM and Of the sofs had
lookouts in the galleries.
After the prayer there . calm until the State Of
Mississippi called to present member Of the Gre.
dental Committee when Mr.. Hal, . Benton delegate,
demanded that his delegation should have Q show Mr.
Richardson CT Illinois pitched into the Benton who
had forced their way into the Convention They were
not entitled to the slightest confederation The CoDvsn
ton should protect itself by inviting them to retire.
cloud applause.)
The Chair said he could not recognize persons who
had iorced their way into the Convention.
Cries of "Good, !" and applause.
Mr. Hall again tiled to the foor but was choked
of By cries Of g Order, !" Go ont" "Cut loose"
Here the delegate who drew the revolver Tex Governor
Price, said "we bow ohesrfuy to the decision of tho
Convention" The Benton delegation then Withdrew,
amid loud applause. The appointment Of working
nttees then proceeded with, New York and Missouri
being lett OF the ring.
Wisconsin and Connecticut have resolved to support
the New York hards aud reject the sofs Both dslega-
ions win have seats till the report Of the Crsdenlia
Committee Is made.
There Was little breeze when the question was put
oD taoling resolution to appoint committee
utions. The Chair and Mr.. Hbbard of New Hampshire,
had clash Mr.. Butler Of Massachusetts, called for
vote BY States and Mr. Grswod OF the state said
Massachusetts, did not want anything Of the kind. But
'er prevailed however, and the Chair 'caved I'M to
Hibbsrd Then after atsm pt to ring
the ladies in the gallery, the democracy in very
temper. ADJOURNED I'LL 70 morrow morning.
The session WAS rather noisy and does not look well
for harmony.
Tom Benton is here and pronounced this morning in
favor Of Buchanan. He that AL the trouble In the
country been made oy Pierce and Douglass and that
Buchanan is the only that tie the sesio nal
diff ,ultes Betting 70 day is even Buchanan against
the field.
The delegation from Massachusetts met this morning,
and decided to cast their votes unit Toe Pierce
mon have Q majority. BuchsnAn viii have nine votes
on the first ballot. Pierce will get the remainder.
The Kentucky delegation also divided between
Buchanan, Douglas and Pierce; they win not vote
unit.
The committee credentials, one from each State
are supposed to be favorable to the softs. The New
Workers. Immediately alter the 3D. ournmen retired from
the Hall and understand having very animated
and exciting debateboth nards and softs in
good spirits.
The course pursued by the Benton men from Missouri,
10 forcing their way into the Convention ope
unfAvc-sbly to them. No seemed approve their
cours.tbey win be rejected. They aching under
the ADVICE u slr. Benton, who IL nov here.
majority IF the Convention 10 favor of adopting
the platform before they make Q nomination. This
movement was suggested by The Buchanan men, Is it
thought that 1t would opera ply for hin.
The Douglas men decided this morcing not to with
draw him from the field. They going to stand by
him 20 The last.
Col Orr who seemed to be thu unan i'm aus choice of
the Convention for Chairman has yet arrved-thers
fore, they i'll select . man.
The Buchanan men to-day very sanguine Of sue
cess while Douglas and Pierce say they gaining
nod Buck every hour.