Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-11
Democratic National convention.

U9m0craClc NaC1onal convention.
We give below the latest news from the
Cincinnati Convention. The Convention
was permanently organized on Tuesday, and
proceeded to ballot for President on Wednes-
day.
We learn that Mr.. Avery is the chairman
and organ to cast the vote of the North Car
DINA delegation Mr.. Ashe is on the com
mittee on resolutions Mr.. Heath is on the
committee on credentials and Mr.. Gordon
is on the committe on organization. The
committee on resolutions is composed of one
delegate from each State.
CINCINNATI, June 2-123 o'clock.-A
quarter before IL o'clock the signal of the
firing of cannon for the opening of the con-
~vention was heard, and the delegates COM
menced assembling in the hall selected for
their deliberations.
At u o'clock the convention was called
to order by Hon. II. McLanc, Of Maryland,
and Mr.. Richardson, of Illinois, nominated
Hon. Samuel Medary, Of Ohio, for temporary
chairman which was carried unanimously.
Mr.. Hale, of Massachusetts, called for the
reading of the call of the convention, when
the call was read by Mr.. English, Of Indiana.
Here a sudden uproar was heard at the
door Of the convention, when a large crowd
rushed into the hall, scrambling and fighting
amidst the direst confusion. 1t was soon
discovered that the disorderlies were the
Benton delegation from Missouri, who, re-
solved to enter by violence, had knocked
down the door-keeper and rushed in.
For a few minutes a scene of confusion en-
sued that would be impossible to describe
members jumped upon their chairs and Sc
cured themselves, as though a serious riot
was about to take place. The convention
refused to hear them, and they finally with
drew at the request of the chairman. After
a while quiet was restored, and the reading
of the call was proceeded with.
Mr.. McLane, of Maryland, stated that
when the credentials of the Missouri dele
gates were presented, the committee of ar
rangements gave tickets of admission to the
delegation which presented prima facie evil
dence of their election, and refused the 9th
ers. New York also appeared with two sets
of delegates, but the committee could not de-
eide which were entitled to seats.
CINCINNATI, June 3.-The Convention
was called to order at half past 10 O'clock
John l.. Dawson of Pa, reported on the per-
manent organization Of the Convention. For
President, John Ward Of Georgia. For Vice
r Presidents, one from each State except New
3 York. Thirty one Secretaries were also re-
\ commended. The announcement was re-
ceived with applause. The committee also
| recommended the adoption of the rules of
q the last Democratic National Convention.
= The report was unanimously adopted
r The President of the Convention, on taking
the Chair, made an appropriate and we'll
s timed address.
W The committee on credentials reported in
l. favor of admitting the anti-Benton delegates
from Missouri. A motion to admit the dele
gates from the District Of Columbia to seats
n on the floor excited some debate and was laid
on the table. Several resolutions were Of
X fered proposing the admission of outsiders
but they were laid on the table.
C~INcINNATI, June 1.-The Convention
ce met at half-past 10 o'clock. The committed
h. reported a platform of resolutions
The platform, after reafirming that O
1852, adverts to the American party, stating
y, that the Democracy should clearly define
their relations thereto. Then follow resolu
lions stating, in substance, that the founda
ton Of the Union having been built upol
entire freedom in matters of religion, with M
W respect to persons or regard to rank or plac
on of birth, no party can justly be deemed ma
he tional, constitutional or in accordance wit
American principles, which bases its exclu
sive organization upon reli gious opinions 0
'"' accidental birthplace. 1t also reiterates tn
declaration of former conventions on the sui
De- iect of slavery and the reserved rights OF tn
on States; and, to more distinctly meet the Ii
10 sue with a sectional party subsisting exclr
sively on slavery agitation,
Resolued, That the Democracy recogniz
for and adopt the principles contained IN tn
organic laws establishing the territories {
IA Nebraska and Kansas, as embodying the onl
sound and safe solution of the slavery que'
I'VE ton upon which the great national idea {
la the people of this country can repose IN Il
ms determined conservatism of union and MOI
+lv interference by Congress with slavery In tn
States and Territories. That, by uniterl
re- application Of this Democratic principle, tt
Tho organization of the territories, and the a
hill. mission Of new States with or without 81
very, as they elect, the equal rights of tt
,,r9 States will be preserved intact, the origin
compacts of the Constitution maintained i
pea violate, and the perpetuation and expansiC
rest of the Union insured to its utmost capaci
and of embracing, in peace and harmony, ever
future American State.
0"' ReSoired, That we recognize the right
ones the people of all the territories, includir
nus Kansas and Nebraska, acting through Il
,nsc- ialrly expressed will of the majority of actu
residents, and whenever the number of tn,
'Po" inhabitants i~ustiies it, to form a constitute
$, is, with or without domestic slavery, and TO
the admitted into the Union upon terms of d
rth n feet equality with the other States.
! A. ReSol0ed, That in view of the condition
.ho the popular institutions of the old world a
few the dangerous tendencies Of sectional agi
alton ton, combined with an attempt to enfo
,rt;on civil and religious disabilities against
right of acquiring citizenship in our 0
.S'em land, a high and sacred duty has devol
Book, increased responsibility upon the Democr;
Geog- party of this country, as the party of
Union, to uphold and maintain the right
every State and thereby the enion Of
ana States, and to sustain and advance among
them constitutional liberty by continuing to re
7 may all monopolies and exclusive legislation
sun,- the benefit of a few at the expense Of m;
and by a vigilaat adherence to these pr
sea's pies AMI to the compromises Of the cons
the ton which are broad and strong enoug
IN the embrace and uphold the Union as it was
q sun Union as it is, and the Union as it shall
in the fill expression Of the energies an
wishes ~pacities Of this great progressive people.