The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-06-11
DOINGS OF THE
Democratic National Convention
assembled an the City Of Cincinnati,
JUNE 2ND, 1855.
CINCINNATI, June 2, 1856


The thunder of cannon ~nounce the
hour has come for the assembling of this
convention, and thousands throug through
the streets and are vending their way to
the place of meeting. The crowd at the
entrancei is tremendous. We mingle in the
excited assemblage, and find a fund of
good nature Astounding. The BUCHANAN
men, and especially from his own State,
seem to compose the butt of the jests. 1t
is said the average weight of the dele
gates from Pennsylvania is a triac over
200 lbs. avoirdupois. They are man.
moth men, and can afford to be laughed
at; besides, they are evidently in luck here.
Every delegate from every district in
the United Statessis in his place. This
shows the spirit and determination of the
Democracy of this nation to allow no Sec
tionalism to rule this Republic.
There is a row at the door! What is
the matter? High words are heard, ele-
waited canes and excited countenances are
visible. The delegates rise to their feet.
The Chairman, pro TEN, calls to order!
Gentlemen, be seated The row is over.
1t seems the Committee on Credentials or
rather tickets, had refused papers to the
Pierce delegates from Missouri, and they
had taken occasion to pass the door-kecp-
er by force.
Gen. McLANE, of Nd. had called the
convention to order. Col. RICHARDSON,
of Illinois, now nominated Col. MEpARY,
of Ohio, as temporary chairman of the
convention. He is unanimously elected
amidst cheers. He comes forward and
makes a very appropriate speech, after
which the Throne of Grace was addressed
by the Rev. Mr.. NICHOLSON, of Cinein-
natl. The most solemn attention pre-
vailed. He prayed for blessings on our
beloved land; that we might not be n sim
full people, provoking the Holy one to
anger. Let integrity, justice, and the
fear of God prevail; would God rebuke
infidelity and INSTRUMENTATION, seeming to
prevail in the family as well as in the ma
tien. Bless those who had come up from
all parts Of the country, in convention
assembled. Let their actions be, so far
as in their power it could be, that peace
and justice should be established-shicld
their virtue against the world and the devil,
in the name of the blessed Saviour,-lend-
ing the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to
magnify the glory of God. He concluded
with the Lords prayer.
Preliminary motions follow in rapid
succession, all pertaining to the organiza-
ton.
The Observation-Disclosures" were respect
fully requested to retire, which they did
do most gracefully. All is quiet now
Several ardent Democrats are anxious
to make motions and speeches. but the
main business progresses, and The COM
mittees were appointed consisting of one
from each state.
sEooND DAY
First in order was the Report Of the
Committee on Permanent Officers. Mr..
WARD, of Ga, was unanimously repor"cd
by the Committee, and enthusiastically
adopted by the convention. He is a man
of middle stature and of middle age. He
came forward amid cheers, and made a
soul stirring speech.
laundering applause followed the con-
%clusion of his address.
One vice President and one Secretary
from each State was appointed.
The Committee on Credentials made a
Report in full, except as to the New York
case, on which they asked further time.
The Benton delegates were unanimously
rejected by the committee and by the
convention.
Yesterday evening o telegraph Office
was fitted up in one of the rooms inst
back of the stage, in Smith & NiXon's
Hall, and a wire attached to the instru-
ment placed there, and connected with
the system of wires that centre in the
Union Telegraph Office. The communi-
cation of intelligence Of the proceedings
of the Convention, to all parts of the
country. will therefore be instantaneous.
There is not a city in the Union where
the news will, if the wires are all in order
and remains so, fail to be in circulation
as soon as it is here. The people gath
cred in Broadway, New York, will be as
quickly and thoroughly informed as those
assembled in Fourth street, Cincinnati.
THIRD DAY
The delegates are assembling, and the
hum in the hall has commenced The
distinguished mcE of the nation are here
in consultation. The Hon. B. T. HAL
LETT, chairman # the committee on reso-
%lutions announces himself ready to report.
He precedes his remarks 10y saying that
the Kansas Nebraska position of the plat
form was adopted with entire ~uaaninsty.
Its reading was interrupted by frequent
shouts, and that portion relating to SIa-
rerywas received with rounds of applause.
Here is the
Rssolced, That the American Democra-
cy place their trust in the itelligence, the
patriotism, and the discriminating Justice
of the American people.
Resoleed, That W. regard this as a dis