Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-05-03

ed in calming him down. The crowd were
masters of the field, the Republicans drew
off-all except the President, who, shortly
after leaving his desk, came back, and from
the elevation watched the progress of the
row.
| LEWIS friends had crowded around him
he broke from them and chased a prominent
Republican over two or three benches, but
the gentleman feeling no inclination to show
fight, Levy cursed him and suffered him to
retreat between settee and the wall
While this was going on a gentleman
named Alfred Maddux, formerly of Virginia
large man of exceedingly fine proportions
interfered with policeman, who was TN the
point Of arrcsting Levy. He seized the Off
Ger by the collar of his coat and dragged
him over a bench. His example was fol-
lowed by number of others, who sprang
forward towards the rostrum greatly increas-
ing the confusion.
Finally four officers seized Mr.. Maddux
and dragged him out-he in the meantime
shouting for assistance. No sle, however,
attempted rescuc--his friends dvising him
to 90 along. After this no other violence
was done. Both parties and the few remain
ing policemen remained in Statu quo, except
that the victorious outsiders formed mock
meeting, and offered motions to request the
President Of the Republican meeting TO leave
the room.
They caught up some abolition campaign
documents, among them paper with fla
ming heading, setting forth Declaration
of Sentiment" and comprising the "Const-
tuition of the Republican Association of Bal
timore," together viii, the Republican Plat
FORM" "Frcmonts Letter of Acceptance,
and an "Address to the Republicans of Ma
ryIand" signed by Francis S. Cochran, JON
athan 2. Creager, Wn'. II. Pyle, VIM. Gun
nison, Francis p. Blair, Committee.
These documents were torn up by the ex-
cited crowd and thrown into the faces of the
Republicans.
ADJOURNMENT AND APPEAL TO THE AUTHOR
tiles FOR PROTECTION.
1t was some minutes before the crowd be-
came quiet, when the President of the meet
ing, with perseverance which. uhder any
circumstances and in any person, would lie
commendable, made final effort to get the
Convention in business order.
The return of Marshal Herring at an OPP
perfume moment facilitated the accomplish
ment of this desire, and the meeting reorgan-
ised
Immediately afterwards, and on motion Of
Dr. Harris, the body adjourned to meet at
two o'clock at the same place, with closed
doors. 1t was also determined to correspond
with the authorities to secure protection.
While these proceedings were going on
within the Hall, n large body of people had
collected ON both sides of the street without.
As the Republican members issued forth
headed by Messrs. Gunnson and Cochran,
the crowd set up a series Of shouts and ran
after the two gentlemen above named.
They proceeded down Gay street to Balti-
more. where the crowd, greatly increased, set
up shouts and yells, which forced them to
take to their leels, followed by the whole
mass. until Mr. Gunnison was obliged to
seek refuge in the Marine Bank, and the
other gentleman to run with all his might.
Here strong police force protected Mr..
Guhnison. He desired them to escort him
home. As lie made lis appearance from the
Bank the pavement WAS cleared.
Shouts of Here's the spirit of John Brown
Look at hm,-Lynch him, tar and feath-
er him--Rde him on rail. He stole mig.
ger, &c, &c." were raised hy the excited
mob, and were it not for the Police guard,
bodily harm would have come to him.
As it was, Gunuison was followed along
Secoud and South streets by an immense
mass of people, who shouted and halloed
mil he reached Baltimore street, and hay.
ing been escorted little further, hack was
obtained and the offensive parsonage taken
beyond the reach of the mob.-Baitimore
AMERICAN
The following is the afternoon proceedings
as reported for the Baltimore Patriot
The committe appointed ut tue morning
session to appoint delegates to the Chicago
Convention made their report as follows:
First District-James Bryan; alternate D.
W. Orem.
Second Dis,,ict-James Jeffrey; alternate,
w. pinkney. Ewing.
Third Dis.rict-F. S. Corkran; alternate.
JAS. F. Wagner.
Fourth District-William L. Coale; alter
nate, Jonatha, Shoemaker.
Filth District-Charles Lee Armour; alter
nate; +. 5. Amman.
Sirth DISTRIBUTION. M. Blair; alternate,
Frederick lddings.
the delegates to Chicago be instructed to vote
as unit.
IL was carried unanimously.
Charles Lee Armour, Of Frederick county,
offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the delegates appointed to
the Chicago Convention he authorized to fill
any vacancies which may occur in their body.
Carried.
Mr.. Joseph Fletcher, of Montgomery coun-
ty, offered the following resolutions:
Resoloed, That the members of this Con-
vention pledge themselves to support the
nominees of the Chicago Convention, and to
Use all honorable means to induce other to do
likewise Carried.
DR.. Harris, of Baltimore city, offered the
following resolutions:
ReSolred, That the thanks of this Cpnven-
ton be rendered t, Gel. Kane and the Board
of Police Commissioners for their kind offer
of protection against any unlawful assaults
and also to Marshal Herring and his assist
ants for their efficient protection during the
sitting Of the Convention this morning.
Carried.
Mr.. Armour Of Montgomery, offered the
folowtg resolution:
HeSWfeH, lhat lne tnatikS OF tne COnVeu-
lion he rendered to the President and Secre
tary Tor the able and courteous manner in
which they have discharged their duties. Car
ried.
The President then made few remarks.
the Convention for their kindness,
&c.
On motion the Convention adjourned sine
die.
THE CoMPTReLLERsnIP-C Correspondence
Jetpeen Mr.. PurneN and Coz. Hicks.-The
following correspondence has taken place be-
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