Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-20
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Alter the Convention adjourned the DouOIss
Wing OF the Democracy assembled in front Of
non. heverdy JohBsOn's house, and led of by
introducing Mr.. Vallandigham, Of Ohio. who
proceeded at length to advocate the claims al
Judge Douglas upon the Democracy and particu.
larly upon the Southern portion of Il The Judo.
ne thought, bore the cloak of the immortal Jaek.
son
MIR. Mitchell, of Pa also advoc,tsI The claim.
OF the Little Giant During his speech. Mr. 40.
gan, OF KY, an anti Douglas man. Commenced an
O.. oI on the balcony Of the GilmoF Hons
L MS, Tor a moment created some commotion, and
factions
The gentleman from Pennsylvania continued
as also the one from Kentucky and, as NAV Inc
readily imagined, there was considerable diff
terence OF opinion between them. They we-e
alternately Interrupted by applause and groans
but both held to their positions
Al thls point there were loud cries for Mr.
! dhcy, OF Ala, which Were only quelled by in.
iefIhai' on from the balcony Of the Gilmor House
taat that gentleman would be unable TO sneak
be Douglas men seized the opportunity 10 ere.
ate diversion in their favor and introduced MIR
Logan OF i'll. That gentleman was convinced
'nat cage Douglas Was the only nan who could
possibly save tue country in the present crisis
and continued al length 10 eulogise the character
OF his favorIte. He also reviewed the course Of
M f1ncy ana evidently was not an admirer Of
'he polltcsl antecedents Of that gentleman
During the above gentleman,s address Mr.
Scott, oil Ala from the balcony Of the GlInor
HOUSE was explaining 70 his wing Of the party
what constituted the proper course of the Demo.
cratic party OF the country
Mr.. walker, Of Ala, also addressed the audf-
ence from the balcony of the GIilnoF House and
occupied considerable time In explai ming the time
interests Of the South, and that Of the Dsuocrat
pa ty.
The Douglas party in the meantime introduced
Mr.. Munson, Of Ohio, who, surrounded bv his
friends on the steps of the house of the Hon Rev
erdy Johnson, earnestly advocated the claims of
Judge Douglas He spoke In a clear and forcibIe
manner, and was listened to with marked attten-
ton
MIR. Fisher, of Va who caused a debate in The
Convention during the afternoon, spoke from the
UlImor House. His remarks, however could
scarcely be heard, owing to the noise preyaJlino
from rival speakers on the steps Of the adjoininS
house Both parties kept up their spea kim. and
Were al'erIatelY cheered by their different con
The speaking was kept up till nearly twelve
O'Clock, both sections being ably represented In
Iact II appeared TO the casual observer as II the
speakers We're undergoing a test Of the power of
tnelr lungs, but little Of their arguments could De
heard owing TO the noise and confusion prevail
ing AT one time Douglas man boldly inyad d
the balcony OF the Gilmor House and promo SD
three cheers for Douglas His opponents how
ever, promptly suppressed this invasion and ia
troduced new speaker. Loud calls were con-
unualIy made for "Yancey," but that gentleman
not appearing, finally, the crowd, wearied with
the fatigue Of the evening departed for their re-
spective homes