The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-09-13

VENTION- MAJOR CHARLES M KEYSEb
NONINATED-A SLIGHT SECESSION.
Last evening the American nominating Conyen
tion held adjourned meeting in Temperance
Temple The delegates gathered in the room some
minutes before the Convention was called to order
and the friends of the several candidates were ex
tremely busy in furthering their claims. Those O.
Mr.. Hindes were most assiduous. 1t was apparent
however, that he did not stand much chance. The
outside pressure was nearly entirely Hindes, bu
the inside votes would not endorse him. 1t wa:
apparent that Major Keyser had the inside track
and the gentlemen who had hold of the reins were
determined to drive quietly but none the less sure
ly for victory The result proved their success
At twenty minutes past eight o'clock the Con
vention was called to order by Edward l.. Thomas
who stated that DR.. Hartman, the President of
the Convention, had not yet arrived
Mr.. Sutton, of the 10th Ward, moved that the
calling of the Convention to order be postponed
until half-past eight o'clock. Carried.
The canvassing cf the merits, claims and availa-
blllty OF the several gentlemen spoken of for the
office was resumed, and continued until halfpast
eight arrived, when Major Nicholas Brewer, First
Vice President) called the Convention to order and
the roll was called. All the delegates were present
except DR.. Hartman, whose place was filled BY the
appointment of ID. p. West and Mr. Guest of the
18th Ward, whose place filled by John Ad-
olson.
Thomas G. James moved that the Convention
proceed to ballot for a candidate for the Mayoraltv
MI. William T. Pitt, of the 10th ward, rose and
said that before the Conv proceeded to ballot
he desired TO withdraw the name of Marcus Deni-
SON. That gentleman could not accept of nomi-
nation under any circumstances, but would give a
most cordial support to the nominee of the Conyen-
tion be he who he may. TCheers
Other gentlemen rose and withdrew the names
OF those they had placed Ill nomination, and when
the name of Mr.. Swami was withdrawn there were
loud cheers. The only names left to ballot out of
all that had been placed in nomination were Chas.
NJ. keyser, Robert Turner, John L. Chapman and
Samuel HndeS.
Thomas c. James renewed his motion to proceed
to ballot for candidate for the Mayoralty. Car
| ried.
The Convention proceeded to vote rira roce, the
chairman OF each delegation calling out the vote OF
the ward.
The following was the result of the first BALLOT
Keyser Al, Turner 81, Hndes "a, Chapman 8.
The President announced that choice had
been made
Edward L. Thomas here withdrew the name of
Mr.. Chapman, pledging that gentleman's earnest
support to the nominee. Cheers.
The Convention proceeded to a second ballot
which resulted as follows keyser 40, Turner IS,
IIindes 80.
Mr.. Keyser needed but two votes to have secured
him the nomination. The 18th ward, which on
the previous ballot had cast five votes for him,
changed and voted three votes for Hndes.
letter here presented to the Convention
from Robert Turner, in which he directed Mr.
Lamdin to withdraw his name should il be present
ed to the Convention. He also stated that he was
warmly attached to the party, and it should always
receive his confidence and support, whether in pri-
vate or public life.
The reading of this letter was received with
cheers
The Convention then proceeded to a third ballot,
with the following resalt:-keyser G7; Hindes %;
Turner 5.
The result was hailed with cheers. A few of the
delegates refused to participate in them.
Lewis A.Thomas, of the eighth ward, moved that
the nomination be declared unanimous.
Before this put Frank Brown moved that a
committee of seven be appointed to inform Mr..
keyser of his nomination.
There was considerable confusion in the COnven-
tion at this point, and the outsiders (most of whom
were the friends of Mr.. Hindes) gained admttance
to the floor and crowded the rear part of the room.
Samuel Sparkln addressed the President and on
being recognized said that he desired to ask a
question before the motion declaring Mr.. Kevser
the unanimous nominee of the Convention was put
1t was currently reported that Mr. keyser had, last
fall, favored the Reform movement, and had freely
spent his means to secure its triumph
VIM. ii. Ryan rose (much excited) and said that
he had the authority to pronounce that report ut
terly and in every particular false. Immense
cheering.
The motion to proclaim the nomination unani-
nous by a rising vote was put and carried. The
delegates from some of the wards did not rise, how
ever, but looked sullen.
Mr.. Browns motion to appoint a committee to
wait upon Mr.. Keyser and inform him of his nom-
nation. was put.
Mr.. Dougherty, of the 4th ward, moved that the
entire Convention be appointed a committee to wait
upon Mr.. keyser.
Mr.. Ryan said that he hoped that neither motion
would prevail. Mr.. Keyser was sick, and was not
in a condition to receive a committee.
Mr.. Brown.-"We are not to wait upon him to-
night"
Robert Peed moved to adjourn.
Caleb Douty said that he hoped the Convention
would not adjourn. The expenses of holding
meeting had not yet been paid There rent
and the doorkeeper to pay.
Robert Peed-"Pay that out of the ten hour sys-
TEN. | move to adjourn, and, Mr.. President, you
must put the motion"
The President said that he had not heard'a second.
Half dozen voices-'1 second it."
voice from near the d0Or-"l move we adjourn"
Mr. Peed-"Put my motion to adjourn"
Mr. Douty-'Let the Convention first pay the
expenses"
Mr.. Ryan-'Mr President, hope this Conven-
tion will not adjourn until money is raised to delray
expenses. | move that collection be taken up for
that purpose"
Robt. Perd-'1 insist on my motion.
voice-"I call for the yeas and nays"
Robert Peed-''Go ahead and we II retire. You're
beat sure. Pl bet $50 that you are beat Sl00
that you are beat $500 votes.
A voice-"Don't make fool of Yourself"
Mr.. Peed-"1ou've got your ten hour system
man."
Mr.. Dushane-''Mr. Keyser never voted against
the ten hour system
Mr.. Peed-"Then the record lies"
Mr.. Dushane-"He did. l have the
record.
NJ. Peed-"Then the record lies, but you'll be
defeated"
The excitement at this point was great. Most of
the members of the Convention were on their feet
and the Chairman raped in vain for order. Quiet
eventually restored, and motion to appoint a
committee consisting of one from each ward to wait
upon MIR. Keyser, and inform him of his nomina
ton, was put and carried.
A motion was made to adjourn, when Edward L.
Thomas said that gentleman had series of reso-
lutions, which he wished to present.
The President announced the Committee to in
form Mr. Keyser of his nomination. to consist of the
Chairman of each ward delegation, with Mr.. Frank
Brown as Chairman.
motion to adjourn made and carried, and
the resolutions were not presented