Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-11
THE BALTIMORE UNION CONSTITUTIONAL CON
Correspondents Of the Mem York Herald
BALTIMORE. NAV S, 1860.

BALTIMORE, May s, 1860
There is every indication of large attendance and
gathering of strong and influential men, Every state
in the Union but Oregon will be represented
The delegates this morning registering 'he'r nseS
at room No Carroll Hail. and gathering there IN large
numbers. Most of them exceedingly enthusiastic.
The chances of be counted on with great
confidence, in view Of the split at Charleston ms ac'
the friends Of the several candidates 10 WORK WIN
great zeal
The friends of John Minor Bolts Of Virginia, are to
have public meeting this evening at Carroll Hail. where
speeches TO be made in behalf OF his CLAIMS Inc
tide here thus far is against him. He IS too much hNe
Gov Wise writing 100 many and too long letters, to WIN
The New York delegation, at their meeting IN your CT
tv Yesterday we're unit for Houston and Everett, ana
in favor OF their nomination without any platform
The Massachusetts delegation are divided between
Crtenden and Houston. majority are IN favor OF the
former and will advocate his nomination with the sent-
ment, 1.-THE constitution and the supremacy OF the
laws" as the platform. The balance OF the New Eng
land delegation will be divided between Crittenden,
Houston, Bell Everett and Rives.
large majority o. the New Jersey delegation are in
favor of Houston They look upon his nomination as
tbuuderbolt to the Chicago Convention.
Not enough of the Pennsylvania delegation have yet
arrived to tell their sentiment number OF the friends
of Cameron here watching on the outside, aud en-
deavorug to stir up breeze for him. arguing that he Is
the only man that can beat the Democracy in Pennsy
vania.
The leaders of the Union party in Baltimore advocate
Crttenden and Everett The delegates from the other
Southern States Only just finding their way here and
nothing has yet transpred in regard to their preeren
ces
BALTIMORE, May S-Evening.
The delegates have found their way here this afternoon
in large numbers TIE hotels full with as good
natured set of politicians ever assembled at any Ma
tiOnal Convention p.riecty harmonious feeling ex-
lists throughout and the prevailing sentiment is TO nom
the strongest that be found without any
platform. Each person that presents his avore cand-
date states that if any person has candidate that VIII
run better throughout the country he will 60 in for him.
This feeling exists with all except the friends OF Bolts
and portion of those from PENNSYLVANIA that advocate
Mclean The friends of the former very strenuous,
and push him to desperation, evidently feeling that it Is
his last chance.
It reported that there are two hundred route
from Richmond TO manufacture public opinion for Mr..
Bolts and will be here tomorrow morning His friends
say that calling the public meeting for tonight has inur-
ed his very materially.
The strongest advocates of Mclean from Maryland
and the interior Of Pennsylvania. The latter claim that
he is the only that they do ANYTHING with against
the Chicago nominee The PHILADELPHIA portion OF the
Pennsylvania delegation are talking largely for Bell
This is move of the friends Of Henry NJ. Fuller, with
the idea of putting him on as Vice President but small
portion of the delegation from that State not here
yet There is therefore, nothing definite this evening as
to how they will vote.
A strong force came on from Washington in the eve
ming train who seemed to be alarmed at the formidable
MOO cc tho cotber,g bere and orc nov indus.
t;orI m ror N nrevent his convention from making
qnv nomination This is movement started by the as.
prants for the Chicago nomination They have hereto
fore looked upon this Convention as zzle but finding
it one of the largest Opposition Conventions that has
sembed for years they begin quake in their boots,
aud are endeavorug obtain adjournment without
a nomination
The effort Of the candidates before the Chicago Con-
yentos will not amount to anything, notwithstanding
they have secured soma OF the quyerng delegates TO go
for an adjournment.
The friends of Houston contend that his recommenda-
ton by this Convention will of itself prevent union oil
the Democratic factions that the conservative democrats
Of the South will rally around Houston leaving Douglas
only the freeoi portion Of the split Democratic party
whilst il will also take the conservative portion OF the
Opposition party of the Northern States from the Chicago
nominee, whoever he may be, and in the event OF fail
to elect by the people he viii stand better chance
IN tue House than either oil the others.
Mclean has a number OF additional advocates this eve
ming.
EVER State is here, except Oregon, and much feeling
exists
Houston begins 10 lose ground. New England begins
% De fel, New YORK and Kentucky are urging him
ahead with all their force Humphrey Marshall of Ken
tYclv beinp the lea Ter Everett has cone M many
lenpths dav and Mississippi VIRGINIA aud MARYLAND
are ready 70 90 in for him. This helpif New England is
firm. viii nominate him in the end The Massachusetts,
delegation divided White of Springfield, is strong
for Houston, aud Warren, Of Boston, for Crittenden.-
The latter has no chance Everett with Graham, Of
North Carolina. for Vice looks well foc success.
Every new arrival DEVELOPS another combination for
this Convention. The feeling for Houston five TO