Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-06-07
Mational Gouocu'ion.
Proceedings of tae Democratic National
Convention.

supposed that tl"ie are tw' MY Thousand
strangers in the city. aud the cars ARE momen-
tarilv arriving with fresh additions tc the
tbronp. The Burnet II ousa has a supply of
1000 cots in M adjoining warehouse. All
the hotels are ovel flowing and many delegates
are quartereJ in private houses. The Press
is largely represented, and 100 applications
have been made FOR reporters desks on the
platform. The Convention assemblies at IL
o'clock. The Buchanan men are very conf
dent this morning. The New Y",s llards
and Soits have each pamphlets in circulation
urging their respective claims.
At q quarter before II o'clock, the signal
gun announced that the Convention had COM
menced to assemble in the large building
known as Smith h Nixons Hall. 1t was
called to order at II o'clock. by r. McLane.
cf Maryland.
Mr. Richardson, Of Illinois, nominated
Samu"l Medory, Of Ohio as temporary chair
man. which was carried unanimously.
Mr. Hall. of Mass, called for the reading
Of the call of the Convention. aud while the
call was being read by Mr. English, Of lndi-
ana, u sudlpn uproar occurred at the door.
followed by the crowd rushing in, fighting.
and the direst confusion cnsued. 1t was f.
naily discovered that the Benton delegation
from Missouri had resolved to enter hy vio-
lence. and hud carried thAir intention into
effect by knocking down the doorkeerer and
entering rell nell, headed by ox-Gnvernnr
Price. For few minutes q scene of confu-
sion. impossible to describe, ensued. the mem
bers jumping on chuirs. and it seemed as
though n serious riot was abont to take place.
After while qnet was restored and the
reading OF the call was proceeded with.
Mr.. McLane. Of Maryland stated that
when the credentials Of the Missouri dele
tnI tt.,( 4 or p,itt Of A
engagements gave tickets of admission to the
u,iegates which presented prim0 fdciC evi-
Gerco Of their election and refused the 9TH
prs
New 7 ork il also appeared. was repre-
sputrd oy two sets or delegates. but ms the
Comm ttee could not decide which wprn pnti-
Il, J to seats. they declined to give tickets 10
''hpr. Unless an arrangement could be effect
81 ai1"ug themselves. as was done in the case
81 the Mississippi delegations. Both dele
g .i,ps from New Y ork now awaited udms-
S.ul.
samuel Medary, on taking the chair tenn
p"reriy. returned thanks for the honor. He
had attended every Democratic Convention
since the first that nominated Gen. Jackson,
and had the honor to he memhrr Of that
which nominated Gen. Pierce. lie believed
the occasional storms in the perty were cal
culated to purify the atmosphere, and that il
VAS destined to triumph, decpite the tempo
rary quarrels introduced.
The Rev Mr.. Nicholson. Of Cincinnati,
then opened the proceedings with prayer.
On motion. Messrs. Alexander f. Cleth-
.rne of Alabama, and VIM. +. Ritchie, of
Virginia we've chosen temporary Secretaries.
Mr.. y. &. Brown. Of Mississippi, introdu-
ced n resolution admitting the alterustes 10
seats in the hail. .r
hat
certain pro rata number from each State be
admitted as the hall was not large enough TO
accommodate ALL
Mr. Craig of North Carolina. moved 10 lay
the resolution ON the table till the Convention
s fully organized. whth WIS agreed to.
Mr. Harris Of Illinois, moved the appoint
ment of a committee on credentials from each
nncontested State. to he selected hy the del
gates which was agreed 10. and the commit
tee appointed.
As ruuu ~ the committee was announced,
Mr.. Richardson. of Illinois. rose and said he
did not desire to interfere in the quarrels of
other States, but the Convention cwpd il to
itself. its dignity and propriety. that no per-
Son should he allowed TO force an entrance
into the ball bv Overpowering the door keep
er 1t should protect itself from violence
ani insult
Mr.. Hall of Missouri. one Of the delegates
who forced the door. rose TO speak, but the
chairman refused to recognize him.
The Chairman remarked-The gentleman
must present his grievances to the committee
on credentials.
Mr.. HAIL made another eff,r TO be heard
but was interrupted ny cries Of "eriirr."
Mr.. Price. of Missouri. rose and said that
the delegation submitted to the decision of
tie chair. The delegation at once Withdrew.
,c Il
the lact that the seats uf the Missouri dele
gates were contested. auA yet il,, delegation
hld been allowed tia appoint men, of IL mem
Der Of the committee 0n credentials. thereby
conflicting with The intention uf the resoiu.
ton
The Missouri member Of the committee
was then withdrawn.
Mr. Charles w. Wicklfa, nf Kentucky.
offered resolution assigning the unoccupird
seat to outside delegates.
Judge Wilson, Of Iowa opposed the resolu-
tion. on the ground that the last Baltimore
Convention was over.ridden by an outside
pressure; and all fair representation Of the
States was done away with.
a committee was then appointed tn select
officers for the permanent organization of the
convention.
A resolution 10 authorize tho Committee
on Organization 10 report rules, was adop
ted.
b. 7. IIallett OF Massachusetts. moved
thai II committee Of one from each State lie
appointed, and ali resolutions relating thereto
be r, fegred TO the said committee without de.
bate
Mr. BayarA "f Delaware, opposed the res
o'ntion until the cont strd seats, were d.ri.
de- and moved To lay the resolution on the
table. Carried.
Ii. b. Wright, of Ptnna.. moved that. when
the Convention adjourns, it be until five o.
clock. I. NJ.
Col. Black, Of PDnna., wantcdto p1t Pppn.
sylylnia right on the matrimonial question,
and was proceeding to attempt to amuse the
Convention when he was interrupfed by Mr..
Batter. of Massachusetts, who declared that
Massachusetts had called for yeriGration of
the vote on the motion to appoint eommit.
tee on the platform by States, and had not
been recognized. lie held that under the
rules of the late convention, he had the right
10 demand such a vcrfcation.
Col. Black wanted the floor, but was no,
recognized by the Chair.
w. Gr,swola Of Massachusetts, said that
Massachusetts, did not desire TO vote by
STATE.