Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-04

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hope that we might be able to give the result Of
the proceedings Of the Democratic National Coz
vent'on at Cincinnati. We are compelled how
ever to so to press, and can only give brief ab-
straet Of the first three days proceedings. Mon
day June End at quarter before II o'clock the
signal gun announced that the Convention -ba,,y
commenced to assemble. It was called to order p
at II O'Clock by R. MTnne Of Maryland.
Mr. Richardson Of Illinois nominated Samuel
Medary Of Ohio temporary chairman, which was
carried unanimously
Mr- Medary in taking the chair returned thanks
for She temporary honor. gds
The Rev Mr.. Nicholson of Cincinnati then
opened the proceedings with prayer
On motion Icssrs. Alexander Claiborne o.
Alabama, and Wm- F. Richie of Virginia were
chosen temporary Secretary's. -
Mr. Harris Of Illinois moved the appointment
of committe on credentials from each uncou-
tested state, which was carried, and the DELEGATES
selected said committee
committee was also appointed to select per
manent officers Of the Convention 4 committee
On Platform was then appointed
Adjourned.
Tuesday June 3rd.-The Committee was calleT
to or Ter by John L. DAVIS on of Pennsylyania-
from the committee to select officers for pernls-
nent organization, who reported for
Prcsident-JoLn L. Ward, Of Georgia.
\ number of Vice Presidents and thirty one
Sccretary's were also appointed.
The President upon being conducted to tho
chair delivered elegant address
Mr. Bayard of Del, from the committee o,.
contested seats made report in the Missouri case.
ltl1 ss,+f
port was received with cheers, and unanimously
adopted.
The committee were occupied during the after
noon and evening in nearing tie statements OF
the contested delegates from Nery York.
Adjourned.
Wednesday June 4.-'Tlc COVE ntion net 81
l04 O'Clock this morning.
B. F. HaIlett of Mass. from the committee on
resolutions tLea made report The report wa.
unanimously adopted except tie last Eve res.,lu-
tions which were laid on the table for further
consideration. The vote on the resolutions Was,
taken by states. and was Ayes 26I, NAYS E
New York not voting
The Virginia delegation. was permitted to leave
to consider the remaining resolutions
Adjourned until two o ,iock in the afternoon.
The convention IS full, and contains many AIDE,
men, Much good feeling prevails, and 50 far the
proceedings have been conducted with harnloDr.
Cincinnati is fllei With strans, IS. the beats
upon the Ohio, and the cars apon tie Rail Road
arriving hourly throu with passengers. All
the hotels are oVerfowing and many are quarter
ed in private houses.
Tie President Of he Convention Mr. Wand Of
Georgia Is a firm Buchanan man, and is one OF
the most talented men IN the state He was fo.
lnerly Speaker Of the House Of Representatives
il Georgia, and makes il Is said most ;,lle pre-
siding officer His address upon taking lie cl.4ie
was truiy q Jquent.
The general feeling L Is IN .ssvor of Alr. Ri,-
chanan, and the outside pressure 50 great, that tie
del' gates woald ilnd Il impossible t., resist tba
voice OF tie people SO urgently askin,, lis nonl-
Haion. It was generally supposed that 3Ir.
/ Buchanan would be nominated upon the third or
fourth ballot, and that he would have about 40
sotes to start upon.
In eur next we hope to - able u give tLe whole
proceedings Of the convention an to Chronicle Ito
nomination Of Dennsylvan;as t..yoyite s,.u JAxEs
BCCHAHAS