The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10


Hotel.
The New York delegation voted unani-
mousy to have no platform, but the Union,
! Constitution, and the enforcement of the
laws.
An informal ballot of tue delegation as
l an expression of their preferences for Presi-
dent, resulted as follows:
| Gen'I Sam Houston.
John McLain ...... 2
Gen'l Wool. 2
GenI Scott
John Bell.............. .......... -........... 2
TrIBume's Correspondence.
BALTIMORE, May Sth.-The Convention
bids fair to be full one. Messrs. Houston
and Bell are the leading candidates, between
whom there is likely TO be warm contest
Tennessee particularly resIsts Mr.. Houston.
A majority OF the New York delegates are
for him. Mr. Mclean does not manifest
much strength. He would be stronger
perhaps nominated-b for the belief that
he would be rejected at Chicago, and by his
declcnsion, the party left without candid
ate.
Messrs. Everett, Fnller, and Hunt are
most named for the Vice Presidency. There
is general disposition to get along without
II platform. The New York delegation hold
a caucus to- night to fill vacancies and con-
suit
BALTIMORE, May 0, M.-The city presents
the appearance of many strangers, and the
head quarters of the delegates are thronged.
There is great rush for tickets OF admission
Delegates from every State except Oregon
and South Carolina have reported them
selves some in advance of their arrival, eX-
pecting to reach here to-day. The Hall
presents gay appearance. The galleries
are testOOned with red white and blue. The
best galleries is appropriated to the ladies.
By noon the galleries were densely packed
and much enthusiasm was manifested as the
delegations appeared and occupied the seats
allotted them. Various distinguished men
were warmly applauded from the galleries.
Al Hoon the Convention was called to
order by John J. Grittendeu, whose appear
ance WAS greeted with loud aud repeated
cheering.
Prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. john Nc
Cabe.
Mr.. Critteuden moved that Hon. Wash
ington Hunt OF New York, take the chair,
which was unanimously approved.
MIR. Hunt, on taking the chair, delivered
a powerful address, designating tue slavery
question that has split the Democratic party,
as Il miserable abstraction. He believed
that this Convention has power to rally
around IL the patriotism OF the country.
On motion of Leslie Combs, a commit
tee on permanent organization was appoint
ed, ana also ON credentials.
The States, except Oregon and South Car
olina are represented.
The Convention took recess until four
o clock
The Convention assembled at I O'Clock p
NJ, when the committee on permanent or
gmniZatiou reported the following list of of
Ecers
Washington Hunt
Vice Presideuts-One each from nineteen
States, including Marshal p Wilder, of
Mass, Fred. \. Tallmadge, of n. Y, Peter
j. CLARK, of N. J., Joseph K. Ingersoll, OF
Penn, Alex. II. II. Stuart, of Va, X. W.
Thompson, OF Ind, and ). Scott Harrison,
of Ohio. Also, eleven Secretaries.
The announcement of the names were
received with applause, and the nominations
were confirmed by accIamaton.
Mr.. Hunt returned thanks in pertinent
address.
Chas. Lathrop of Pa. NOV ed to proceed to
ballot for candidate for President
Edward Shipper of Pa, offered substi-
tlte, that each State nominate a candidate
for President, and the Convention proceed
to ballot and drop each candidate having
the smallest nHmhcr of votes on each ballot
until the result was reached.
Mr.. Randolph, ot n. J. moved that Hon.
Lewis Condict ot N. ]. be made honorary
Vice President. Carried 10y acclitnation
Mr. Harris OF Mo said be desired the op-
portunity to confer with delegations from
various States, to fnR ont who was the best
man 10 put forward. lie wanted time for
intercourse, and therefore thought the prop
OSifinp tn nrncSp9 Ia, ho oitnt W
should appoint committee to prepare Ger
thin declaration OF principles, 10 ssrve rs a
basis upon which grca: and permanent
party could ha established. There were
immense responsibilities resting upon US and
we should act with delibcrntion and care.
John S. Little Of Pa. advocated the pass
age of Shippen's resolution.
Mr.. Goggin Of Va. moved Hon. J J. Crit
tenden he invited 10 take IL seal on the plat
form. Carried with applause.
L. q. Pcndleton OF Ohio was satisfied
that II would act more harmoniousiy ii
time was allowed delegates 10 consult TO-
gether. He moved an amendment that II
committee Of one from each State be ap-
pointed 10 whom each delegation Indicate
its preferences So as to secure unity Of
ton.
Mr.. D. w. Grayson, of Penn, thought
when he came here they had more import
ant work than the Presidency. They had
to organize a great national party, and
when it triumphed he wanted it 10 do so
upon principle. He could not agree to take
any man. no matter what his antecedents,
who did not stand fairly on the platform of
recognized principles. The Interpretation
and meaning Of the constitution were in
volved in the contest between two existing