The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-08-10
excess, and the calculation was that nearly twelve
thousand people paid her visit.
MEETING or THE DEMOCRATIC STATE
CONVENTION


thousand people paid her visit.
MEETING or THE DEMOCRATIC STATE
CONTENTION
In accordance with a call issued by the State
Central Committee, the Democracy of the State
met yesterday in the Mary yland Institute. The
Douglas wing of the Democracy did not participate
in the primary elections, with but few exceptions
and consequently the Convention was composed al
most entirely of the friends Of Breckenridge and
Lane
The Convention called to order at -
o'clock by Bradley L. johnson, Chairman of the
State Central Committee, who read the following
preamble and resolutions, which adopted by
the Democratic State Central Committee and
which was the cause of the meeting of the C0nven-
ton
WHEREAS, The results of the National Democratic Con.
vention were such to produce difference of sentiment
this Sate and whereas, there has been general ex
preston of opinion that there should be
the Democracy of Maryland to determine the course
proper to be pursued by them; therefore,
ReSolred, That the Democratic voters of the several
counties and the city of Baltimore be- and they hereby
requested to appoint delegates to State Convention to
assemble in the city of Baltimore on Thursday the 9th
day of August next to take such action may be deemed
eXpeent in view of the present condition and prospects
of the party.
Mr.. Cook, of Howard, nominated Col James NJ.
chley, of Allegheny, as temporary Chairman.
l. farkln scott, Esq: OF Baltimore city, n0mi-
mated John Parran, of Calvert.
Col. Schley rose and thanked his friends for
placing him in nomination. He then withdrew his
name, stating that he knew Mr.. Parran to be
sterling Democrat and worthy of the position, and
ne hoped he would be unanimously elected.
Mr.. johnson put the nomination to the Conveu-
ton and 1t was unanimously sustained.
Mr.. johnson appointed Col. Schley and Mr. Cook
to escort Mr.. Parran to the Chair, who, on taking
his seat called the Convention to order without
making any remarks.
On motion, George A. Hanson of Frederick, was
elected Secretary.
The Secretary proceeded to call the roll of coun.
ties, when it found that the entire State was
represented
Mr.. Cook, of Anne Arundel, made motion to
appoint Committee on Credentials, which occa.
stoned quite debate, which was participated in by
Mr.. Wicks, of Kent, in favor of the appointment of
a Committee, and eX Gov. Pratt opposed to it.
The following Committee finally appointed:
Attegany, Thomas A. Hopkins; Anne Arundel,
Thomas G. Pratt; Coloeri, Franklin Griffith;
Charles, Barnes Compton; Carroll, Z. O'Brian; Car
Jacob Wilson; Frederick Thomas H. O'Neal Har-
ford, Robert H. Archer; Hocard, John S. Wat
Rins; kent, Richard W. Ringgod Montgomery,
Benjamin Shreves; Prince Georges, Pendef Mar.
rYs, George +; Manners; Somerset, Isaac d. Jones;
Talbot Edward Lloyd Worcester, John r. Frank
lin; Washington, Dr. E. NJ. Butler; Baltimore coun-
~, Michael X. Wartman; Baltimore city, Benjamin
G. Freshman.
The Committee retired and in a few minutes re-
turned, and Gov. Pratt, as Chairman, reported the
following gentlemen entitled to seats in the Con-
yention: Aueghany-Thos. l.. McKaig, James Schley,
Michael Tribi, Charles b. Thurston, John Storck,
Samuel Stubborn, Thomas A. Hopkins WASH
ington-David W. Whitehill, Thomas H. Crampton,
Peter Whitelock, N. NJ. Castle, DR.. Z. l.. Butler
Frederick-Hon. Jacob NJ. Kunkel, Bradley John
Ritchie, Christian Echstine, Robert johnson, VIM
K. Dorsey, James H. Steele, Charles A. Bevens,
Michael Seabright, C. A. Deuison, John Ritchie
F; Simmons, w. w. Perry, George Gather
ndo"tgomeryoDr. Charles A. Harding, DR.. B. B.
Joshua Hutchins, NJ X Wartman, Pleasant
Hunter, Wilson Townsend. Baltimore city
Wilson n. Cary, Benjamin c. Presstman. T.
Parkin Scott, Joshua Vansant. Robert Hough,
Dr. J: F. Monmonier, Jno R. Blake, Robert
NJ. Mclean, DR.. J. A. Reed, Moses Crust,
James A. Bruce. Anne Arundd-Thomas G.
Pratt, R. 5. Stewart, William Shiply, Grafton
Duvali Ho,card-James D. Cook, Joshua Ander-
son, William D. Thomas. William Il. G. Dorsey,
X. X. lglehart, Joseph Winbigler Samuel Brown,
W Washington Gather, Charles Linthcum, James T.
Henderson, William Turner, John A. Dorsey, J ohm
S. Watkins, Martin Batson, John r. Clarke
Queen Anne's-Charles Stevens. John NJ. Robinson.
John E. w. Sudler, James F. Dudley, Clayton
w right, DR.. Thomas S. Wilson. TalJot.-Edward
Lloyd, Jr., William Hayward, Morris O. COlston.
hent-John N. Comeigs, Joseph A. Cook, R. W.
Veasey, Joseph Galolut, John Stump. Worcester
Cyrus l.. Williams, Humphrey Humphreys,
Lemuel Showell John Il. Franklin. Somerset
Isaac D. Jones, William U. Roberts, Thorn
as F. T. Rider, DR.. E. Z. Rider, S. f.
Miles. Carotine-D. Fudy, Dr. Charles F. Tarr.
William C. Nudes. Dorchester-Jacob Wilson,
a. 5. Percy, Daniel NJ Henry, Samuel Hur.-
Roop, W. w. Dallas, E. O'Brian. j. L. Motter,
} ulius G. Berrett, Jesse Weaver. Harford-Robert
II. Archer, William Young, John r. Street, A. w.
Bateman C@Irert-John Parran, John Par
Dure, Arthur Harris, F. Il. Griffith, William II.
Spilkner, David Kent. Prince George's-Edward
W. Belt, Edward Herbert, DR.. NJ. Stone Fendal
Nj Marbury GhorIes1Barnes Compton, Dr.
Maddox, DR.. VIM. j. Edelin,, DR.. A. Sappington
On motion OF Mr. Herbert, of Prince Georges,
committee of one from each county was appoint
ed on Permanent Organization. and to prepare
business for the Convention. The following com
mittee appointed:
The Committee, through their Chair man George
Pratt, reported the following officers
President-Hon. John Il. Franklin, of Worces-
ter.
Vice Presidents-Gen. McKaig, of Allegany
county; Thos. II. O'Neal, of Frederick county: Jas
Carroll, Jr, of Baltimore county; John R. Street
of Hartford county; Benz. Shreve, of Montgomery
county; Fen. Marbury, of Prince Georges county;
John Parran, of Calvert county; j. d. Jones, of
Somerset county; DR.. Charles Tarr, of Caroline
county; John w. E. Sudler, of Queen Anne's coun-
ty; Daniel Wilmer, of Washington county; Daniel
Stull, of Carroll county; James A. Bruce, of Balti-
more city; Washington Gather, of Howard county;
DIR. Stewart, of Anne Arundel county; DR.. Keech
of Charles county; DR.. Edelin,, of st. Marys countv
Col Jacob Wilson, of Dorcester county; NJ. o.
Colston, OF Talbot county;R. W. Ringgold, of Kent
county; Jos. r. Golbert, of Cecil county
The report also recommends the adoption of the
rules the House of Representatives for the gov
of the Convention.
The report was unanimously adopted.
ad
and Hon. Thos. G. Pratt a committee to conduct
Mr. Franklin to the Chair.
Mr.. Franklin, on taking the chair, said:
Gentlemen Of the ConcentiOn-The honor of pres-
ding over your deliberations falls very unexpected
ly on me- | accept the position with the assurance
that the matters of deep interest which have con-
vened us, and the mighty responsibilities which we
are called upon to discharge, will insure prompt
obedience to the rules just adopted. The best mode
| think, of thanking you for the trust which you
have imposed upon me, will be not to trouble you
with any further remarks, but proceed immediate
ly to the business of the Convention. Gentlemen
the Convention is ready for business.
motion was made that a committee, to consist
of one from each county and the city, be appointed
to prepare business for the Convention and draft
series of resolutions expressive of the of the
members OF the Convention Carried.
The Secretary called the roll and each county
named its member of the Committee
Bradley L. johnson, ESQ.,, as chairman of the
Democratic State Central Committee read the fol-
lowing resolution adopted at Its last meeting in July:
Resolred That the Chairman of this committee be re-
quested to correspond with each the said cleo
tora ticket and ascertain from him. if possible what
would be his position in the coming canvass as to who
the candidates for President and Vice President
what is the platform of the Democratic party and
said correspondence to the State Convention
on the Oh of August.
He stated that he had complied with the instruc-
tions, and had received answers from all the cleo
tors except Hon. Henry May, fthe fourth district
and DIR. Milton N. Taylor, of the third district
The two gentlemen named had refused to answer
his letter. He presented the answers from the
other electors to the President of the Con-
vention, and moved that they be referred to the
Committee on Business and Resolutions. Adopted
The Convention then took recess until four
o o'clock, p. NJ.
There but few persons present in the hall
except the members of the Convention. At no
time were there more than fifty spectators present
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Committee on Resolutions, of which the
President of the Convention was a member was
not ready to report at four o'clock, and consequent
ly the Convention was not called to order The
delegates, however, assembled, and after waiting
tient, and were anxious for something that would
kill time. There was loud cries for "Rinpgold,"
and in response Mr.. r. w. Ringgold, of Kent as
cended the platform and addressed the Convention
lie expressed the opinion that the only way of pre-
serving the Union was the election of Breckenridge
and Lane. He considered the movement of the
friends of Mr.. Douglas as nothing but infdelity to
the Democratic party and its great principles and
there was but one step between party infidety and
Black Repubcanism. Mr.. Ringgold was frequent
ly interrupted by cheers
MIR. Whitman, of Washington county, also made
a short address, which was frequently interrupted
by applause and laughter at his witticism.