Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-06-29

audience addressed nv nm old gentleman from Mis-
nssippi, who denounced Douglas, Randall aud Gushing
SESSION or THE CREDENTGAL COMMITTEE.
TWO DuEIs IN PROSPECT.
BALrtwonr juno ia--Thc Committee on Credentials
Of tho Democratic Nominating Convention have been In
session nearly a day. They hold secret session, ale
lowing parties claiming seats fifteen minutes each TO
Ills said me Committee hsvo resolved 90 admit Missis
sppi and reject Florida and Texas
Tho Arkansas case WAS taken MP, and presented by
Col lliudmau for the Charleston delegates and Mr
Hooper Tor tho contestants.
During Mr. Hiudman's remarks before the Committee
hc designated the Convention where bis contestant was
appointed a. mas' meeting saying it was composed VI
party Of citizens from other States
In the course M Mr. Hoopcr's reply, be- pointed with
his finger At Iindman abiding 20 him % that man.
Mr. lindman struck or throw the hand OF Mr.. Hooper
away, 10 nearly touched him.
Mr. Ito per then proceeded say that the statement
made by that man respecting the Madison meeting
was unquadcdly false.
Mr.. ilindman Immediately stepped in front Of Mr.
Hooper and struck him in the face. and then stepped
back and drew pistol
Mr. Hooper also prepared to draw the same weapon,
Mr. Iniman apologized to the Committee
duel s considered certain, but not before the adj
i1urumcnt of the Convention.
lho commuiee have decided 10 report 100 favor Of the
admission 90 the SpulC delegation from Louisiana
Caucusing j. lively tonight The Dougiasiics made
tremendous rally all the evening At The house Of tovcrdy
johnson.
A high tone is assumed by the southorncrs and their
loud dcnuucatious Of tho Now York delegation has ape
pareuy lead to reaction in the feelings " the latter
New York may uphold admitting the Douglas dclcea-
ton from Louisiana, aud then all secodcrs will rcfnsc
ton Of Douglas
It presumed that the personal difficulty between two
Virginia delegates is expected 10 lead duel. The
particulars are concealed but Prior has been sent for
and has arrived It is rumorod that they will meet to-
morrow.
MEETING OF THE CREDENTrAL COMMITTEE.
BALTIMORE, june 20 The Committee ou Credentials
held meeting this evening with closed DOORS but
n a as
uot the majority report admits the original delegations
from Misys.irp and the Douglas delegates from Louis.
lana, headed by Mr. ooulc, by vote OF n to in the
committee thc Douglas delegates from Alabama head
cd by Gov Winston, o 10 II divides Georgia aud Ar
kansas between hc originals and contestants admits
contestants from Delaware, and the contcstng delegates
from TcNas. who have just arrived.
or ihc minority reports, ono is supposed 70 favor the
admission " o The delegates, and whore contestants
are admitted dividing the of the delegation between
Icn Tho niIlrr report admits all the delegates origi-
nay accredited Ia Charleston.
The Florida delegation has hcon tclcgrarhcd to come
on here 10 order 10 hold an adjourned Scccdcrs Con-
ycnton here instead NJ ut ltchmcud.
hc ncccdefs clniW that their whole number under tho
bolt is ll2, leaving i34 in Che regular Convention.
notice has leon posted in Bnrnun's Hotel tonight
stating thnt ihc Committee Credentials have decided
70 admit me original Texas and Mississippi delegates,
half "f each SCI from Arkansas; divide equally Alabama
"corgia end Louisiana allow Nh Ch1ico, the suhsli-
Ntc oi NJ unucu Of Massachusetts, 60 rcmaui and
admit ttr Douglas contestants from Missouri Nothing
done with the foudi delegates.
Ills calculated tst Douglas will have l73 votes un the
hrsi ani Lowing $50 votes 10 be obtained 10 nominate
him by twu-ihirds vote.
This notice cannot be traced 90 am official source
Mr. Hooper n Alabama has challenged Mr. llnduau.
II Is reported that they fight to-murruw morniag.
The Virginia difficulty Is said 10 have been adjusted
There Is much excitement all over the city
inc present temper OF the New York delegation app
pears o be- % rgsoatc refuse any further concessions,
and act boldly carcssy and straight mrwardy, for the
nomination Of Douglas.
Monument square was crowded mi, evening Mr.
aneey spoke dcpreoaimg thc proscut condition of e
fairs and expressing the belief chat the Democracy will
Pc uuitcd-rcpudatiug any intention Of seeding from