Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-07
Democratic National Convention.

CINCNSATI, June 8.
The convention was called to order at half past
10 o'clock.
John L. Lawson, of Pennsylvania, from the COM
mtee on permanent organization, reported the folp
lowing names:
Presidsnt-John E. Ward OF Georgia.
Wee Presidents-John Smith of Maine, c. L.
Woodbury. of n. H.. J. P. Kiddler of VT, II. H.
Chill ds Of Mass P W. Gardner OF r l., J. G. Pratt
Of Conn, John L. Darcy of n. j., John L. Hutch
inson of Pa, Edward Hammond of Nd, w. S. Ross
of Del, Tho's G. Lyon Of Tenn, Rob't X. Banks
Of Va, Bedford Brown of n c., B. Wilson Of S. c.,
>. w. Lewis of Ga, R. Chapman of Ala, w. L.
Baour Of Ohio, NJ. E. Crowfoot Of Michigan, Levi
Tyler Of KY, VIM. Rockhill of Ind, Joel A. Mat.
teson of ILL.,, J. S. Roaue Of Ark, D. D. Berry Of
No., S. r. Mallory Of Fla, NHtt. Ward Of Texas,
Ii. T. walling Of lows, Nelson Dewey of Wis, and
J. H. Hill of California.
Thirty>ole secretaries were appointed.
The announcement of the Presidents name was
received with great applause
The committee also recommended the adoption
of the rules Of the last National Convention for the
government Of the present convention
On motion of Mr.. Rockhill, of Indiana, the re-
port was unanimously adopted, and John L. DAVIS
eon conducted the President TO the chair.
The President, on taking the chair, said the sums
mons to preside over the deliberations Of the con-
vention was as unexpected as the honor was unde-
served. The distinguished gentleman who yester>
day presided is the connecting link between the
past and the present. be had carried them back to
period when the Democratic party was accustom.
ed to assemble and 60 forth to do battle with that
great noble and gallant party. The party, with
the issues that divided u.s. has passed away. The
great leaders OF that party have one by one stolen
away to their silent resting place, filed with years
and honors, mourned by political friends and foes.
"How sleep tbs brave who sink to rest,
With all their country's honors biest?"
The others of that noble band who still survive
are with us to-day, to take part in our delibera-
tions and go forth with to battle for the const
tuition and the Union. Bus this great party has
passed away, and we find ourselves surrounded by
dangers before unknown, and our land from end
20 end crowded with factions On one side are
men who will admit foreign born citizens among
us only on condition of serfdom. They would die
tate laws that power should be held only by those
who bow before tho same altar with themselves;
they hold that they only fit for power, who ap-
proach the Throne of Grace after fashion they
themselves prescribe.
On the other side is faction only more danger
Gus because more numerous than the frst-a fac
ton with liberty on their tongues but with treason
fostering at their hearts, who profess love for the
Union only that they may bury in the ruins OF the
Union the glorious memories of the past and the
hopes of the future. This faction is JOrmid-
G6ie only in case of the Of its attempts to
unite against the Democratic party with the first.
The National Democratic party have met to-day
TO appoint standard bearers to carry on the war
against these factions. Let us then come together
like band of brothers 10 lay on the altar OF patr
otism and of the Union willing sacrifice OF per-
sonal preferences, sectional feeling, and above
oil, private dissension. Let our deliberations and
actions be sanctioned by higher, purer motives
Let our preference for persons be lost in desire
sts,,sfo. shno
With abiding confidence that the kindness
which summoned me to this place will bear with
me In the performance Of its duty, and that that
kindness will pardon any errors may unntention-
ally commit, l enter upon the discharge OF that
trust.
A motion to admit the delegates from the Dis
trict of Columbia to the floor, was debated and laid
on the table.
1t was announced, amid great rejoicing, that the
Democrats had elected the Mayor and Council Of
Washington City.
Mr. Bayard, of Delaware, from the committee
on credentials, reported on the Missouri case, sd
mitting the anti. Benton delegates. Cheers. Ad.
opted.
1t was announced that the committee is engaged
on the New York case, and would report as soon
possible.
The committee was allowed TO sit during the
session of the convention.
A motion to give gallery tickets to outsiders was
rejected.
A motion to admit district delegates to the floor
was again renewed.
Mr.. Bander, of Indiana, protested against admit
ting more than two delegates from the District.
That the object Of taking the convention from
Baltimore, was TO get clear Of Congressional infu-
ence, and he opposed 20 admitting delegates
from the District TO the galleries without limit.
Mr.. Petit, OF Indiana, was opposed to all motions
to Gil the galleries even with ladies, but would GER
tainly prefer to see them filed with beings wearing
pantaloons than pettiooats.
The President declared the motion TO table was
lost
A call by the States was demand; result-yeas
i59, nays 81. So the motion prevailed
A long and warm debate ensued on the admis-
sion Of outsiders and several resolutions having
that object in view, were tabled amidst the direst
confusion.
On motion, the committee Of arrangements we're
authorised TO appoint two assistant sergeants~at-
arms.
The hall Of she Young Mems Democratic Asso-
citation was offered for the use OF the convention,
il thought preferable TO the one in use. An in
vitation was also extended from the Horticulture
Society.
delegate from Connecticut moved to accept the
offer of the Young Mems Democratic Association.
He had been in that hall, and could assure the
members il could hold nearly double the number
this hall eau hold. Several gentlemen with weak
voices spoke there lass night and were distinctly
heard. lie would say, too, that on that occasion
she Democracy Of Cincinnati in that hall showed
themselves far more orderly than the Democracy Of
the Onion do here.
The motion was referred 10 tho Committee Of
Arrangements.
Recess till O'clock P. n.