The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-20

tials and informed gentleman slapped another
in the faoe This shows the spirit that prevails.
The Keystone Club, who are on here from Philadel-
pha in behalf Of Douglas had another facas this morn
ing with Of the Baltimore men. Notwithstanding
the vast congregation Of Aghting elements here, the ct
not uneasy reposng confidence in the efficiency
Of their present well organized police, who have become
the terror OF rowdies.
Roger Pryor arrived day, and found that his plat
form would not answer notwithstanding sandry amend
mens his candidate being checkmaed BY the action Of
the New York delegation.
Tomorrow will be important day here, and perhaps
terminate the crisis.
The parties the quarrel referred to above before the
Committee on Credentials Delaware delegates, Of
whom Mr. whitesy Besides this there
another which might have been serious, Arkan
delegate having drawn pistol.
Mr. stephens Of Massachusetts instructed by his
delegation to vote the admission Of the seeding dele
gates but refused. The Committee Credentials voted
fifteen to ten in every case.
BAInxoRE, June 19ANidnght.
The Committee on Credentials have been in session
most Of the day. Their sessions private and they
allow each party claiming seats fifteen minutes to present
their cases. 1t is said that the committee have resolved
to admit Mississippi, who comes regularly delegated
without contestants and reject Florida, which
vention has been held since the adjournment Of the
Charleston Convention.
The Arkansas taken up and presented by Col
Hndman of Helena for the Charleston delegates and by
Mr.. Hooper, Of Madison, for the contestants.
During Col Hindmans remarks he designated the Con-
vention held Madison, where the Douglas contestants
were appointed O meeting, and said that not
than hundred and fifty persons present. and that
they were not all citizens Of Arkansas.
In the of Mr. Hoopers reply he pointed twice or
thrice at Col Hndman with his fingers, and alluded to
him as sthat man. In which COL H. considered
insulting and he struck threw the hand OF Mr. Hooper
away as II nearly touched his head.
Mr. Hooper then proceeded to say that the statement
made by that respecting the Madison meeting is
ralse-unqualinedly false"
Col. Hindman Immediately stepped in front Of Mr..
Hooper and struck him in the face toeraby hard blow
and then stepped back little and drew pistol from the
pocket Of his pantaloons.
Mr.. Hooper also prepared 10 draw . similar
weapon but the friends Of Col Hindman Immediately
surrounded him and told him he had gone far enough
preventing him from using the pistol.
Col Hndman subsequently, apologised 10 the committee
for the violence he had been obliged to use, and Mr.
Hooper gave further indications of retaliation, appa-
renty satisfied that the affair had been driven point
where q hostile meeting must
duel between the parties is expected matter Of
course but ii will probably be delayed uuti the Conven
ton adjourns.
The Committee on Credentials have decided 10 report In
favor Of the admission Of the Soue delegation from
siana.
Csucussing has been literally carried tonight
The Douglas have made a tremendous rally, hay
ing consultation all the evening Revcrdy John
son mansion.
The high tone assumed by the Southern delegates and
denunciaons Of the New York delegation has
apparently created reaction amongst the latter.
The talk now is that II the southern seccdcrs ad
mitted IL win only lead 70 new difficulty that they will
then put on arrogant airs, and bolt after al
It likely than las, night tina, the New
York delegation may uphold the report admitting the
whole the soule Douglas delegation from Louisiana,
and that then all the other seocders win refuse
This may after Ill lead TO the nomination Of Douglas
difficulty Of a personal character has occurred be
vrginian delegates, and hostile meeting has
agreed upon One Of the parties supposed TO DO
Mr. Yost Or. Mafltt, Douglas man. The Of the
other is unknown.
The particulars carefully concealed, but II Is known
that Mr. Pryor sent lor friend to Of the
parties and he arrived here to-day Rnmor says that
meeting arranged for tomorrow from the fact Of the
sudden arrival Of Mr.. Pryor.
THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION.
BnImoRE June 10, 1850.
The Convention was called to order soon after ten
O'Clock.
The theatre was well hIled, but not crowded
The day dark and gloomy, and the appearance Of
the inside Of the theatre was improved BY its briian
lighting with gas.
On motion Of Mr.. LrpIow Of New York. the reading Of
the Journal dispensed with.
The question pending being ordering the previous
Of delegates,
Mr.. CHURCH. Of New York, asked consent 10 make
proposition the Convention calculated harmonic the
pending notions and to arrange in friendly the
question Of the admission Of delegates.
Cries Of "Hear him." "Hen him." and unanimous
consent given.
Mr. CHURCH continuation consultation with tho gentle
from Pennsy Mr Gimore) arrangement had
agreed honorable parties which hoped
would the Of the Convention. was
proposed that Mr. Gilmore should withdraw his amend
ment, and that Mr.. Church should withdraw the lat
ter portion Of bis amendment leaving only before the
Convention that portion referring 70 the Committee
Credentials the claims Of all delegates applying for
in the Convention. applause, and cries Of Agreed"
"Agreed.')
The PREsrpESr-The Chair would inform the gentleman
from New York that the call for previous question
has been seconded the action he desires only be
reached by the Convention refusing to order the prevt
question, by unanimous consent suspend the rules
under which the Convention IL acting.
Mr.. GrRcB--Then ask the unanimous consen, Of the
Convention.
Cries OF s1Granted ,, "GrantedD
Tho PRrupxxr-The Chair will understand consent
be given to modify the resolutions proposed.
Mr.. GusoRE-In pursuance OF this agreement, then,
Withdraw my amendment.
Mr.. CnrRu--And withdraw the latter portion Of my
proposition, and Offer as an amendment in liz place. the
following
Resolved that the credentials Of all persons claiming
this Convention made by the secession of
delegates at Charleston be referred 20 tho committee,
which Is hereby instructed, practicable,
anime the and report the Of the persons
titled 10 such seats.
Mr. sIpryY Of Mnnesbta said controversy existed In
the Minnesota delegation and he desired W know II that
also would be referred 10 the committee.
Mr. CHURCH understood that the resolution he had Of
fcred already adopted by the Convention. not he
hoped would be allowed be pat without any embar
rassmcnt Discussion had already been bad aud W in