The Van Buren press., 1860-06-22
Seceders Convention at Richmond.
RrcHxoND, June 10.

RIcHxoND, June 10.
Robt. G. Scott. of Ala, addressed the
citizens of Richmond, last night, defending
the Southern movement at Charleston, and
denyinr that it wasNa a disunion movement,
but one to save the Union, by maintaining
equal protection to all. He denounced
Douglas and Souatter Sovereignty in un-
measured terms. If the Richmond Con
vention adjourned to baltimore. nc would
there insist upon the same platform as at
Charleston. If it was refused, he would
come back to Richmond.
Mr.. Fisher, of Virginia, also spoke. vim
dicatinc his course at Charleston. Nearly
all the Delegates from Louisiana, Texas,
Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Car
olina and Florida have arrived. There Is
diversity of opinions as to what course to
pursue, though nearly all are agreed to go
to Baltimore to contest the seats OF the
Douglas claimants before taking final ac-
ton. The difficulty is, whether they shall
resume their seats if granted them, unless
the Platform is reconsidered.
The Louisiana delegates demanded Of
Virginia that the delegates should pledge
themselves to withdraw if the seceders arc
are not admitted to seats, it being contend
ed that if Virginia will pursue this course,
North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, and
a part of Maryland will follow suit, and
that Gushing will resign and leave the
Chair.
The position of the New York Delegates
is anxiously discussed. 1t is contendcd by
some who have been to New York, sound
ing the Delegates. that they are ready to
abandon Douglas, whilst others claim to
be equally we'll assured that they are more
fully welded to Douglas than ever since
the withdrawal of MIR. Seymour, and some
of them express the determination to op-
arc accredited to the Richmond Convention
on the ground that they arc disorganizers
and not National Democrats.
RrcuMoND, june IL, p. NJ,
The Scccdcrs's Convention assembled at
noon
Gen. Lubbio, of Texas, was called to the
Chair, and returned thanks. He deemed
his selection compliment to his State. lie
trusted they had assembled for triumph
Of principles and not for plumber, and that
if their principles are repudiated, they will
go before the country as the true Democrat
party. with their principles cmblazoned on
their banner.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Bur
roughs.
The States were called. New York re-
sponded amid immense applause.
\ list of the delegates appointed by the
Trustees of the National Democratic Hall
of the State of New York, was handed in.
The delegate who presented the credcn-
tials was Thadleus }. Mott, who is here as
the alternate of Gideon j. Tucker, who is
delayed by serious illness. He said that
time did not permit the calling of a State
Convention, but he was assured by the
President that fifteen of the sixteen mem
bers Of the Committee approved of the del
| egation, and desired that they should repre-
sent the State in the Richmond Conven-
| ton.
The presentation created quite stir and
much surprise. 1t is supposed to be move
in favor of Dickinson.
New York members OF the press do not
understand the movement.
All the seeding States are represented
but Delaware.
Mr.. Barry. of Mississippi, moved the
appointment OF q committee Of one from
each State on permanent organization. and
at l o'clock the Convention adjourned till
| 10 o'clock Tomorrow
| Mayor Wood has sent word here that the
delegates represent nobody, and the impress
sion is that they will be repudiated by the
Convention.
There will be little or no discussion in
public. Everything will be settled in com
mittee. and all differences of opinion ac,
commodated.
There is no doubt that the Convention
will close tomorrow, to await action a,
Baltimore.
RICHMOND, june IL.
The delegates from Florida have arrived
They are instructed not to go to Baltimore
There is considerable excitement this even
ing about hotels.
People arc discussing on the probable dis.
solution of the Union.
Several Virginia Delegates to Baltimor,
assert that they will decide, if Richmond
Delegates are not admitted.
| The Alabama Delegates say they go te
Baltimore. hoping that they will not be ad
mitted, believing all the Southern States
will JOIN item in case they are excluded
which, with Oregon and California, will
give them seventeen States