The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-24

NEW 70
Franklin Pierce before an cand,dstet Tor The Prssi
deney. He would not support Douglas IN any event
There considerable excitement Ia regard 70 the doing
OF the Convention in consequence Of rumor that Of
the delegates from New York had been shot rancr
has circulated for several hours past 70 the effect
that sercatiOu had taken place between tho Wood
delegation and those controlled BY Cassidy, Casger o.
private letter from Charleston, dated the odth, has
been received by friend Of Judge Douglas, IN which the
writer says,-Everything u hustle here iuat now.
have, however, canvassed enough 70 know 'haa
the drst ballot we can get only fifteen Southern
votes we can nominate Douglas beyond doubt Tho op
position him very bitter, but there b No talent or
tact among the leaders. The cry Of Unhed South %
q nzze Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia win not
"gom"
General Cushing left for Charleston on Friday to do bis
best for Guthrie.
The following Senator's and members Of the House
st Charleston: -sHdel, Of Louisiana; Ba,ksdAle and
Lamar, OF Assissippi Bocock, Virginia; Green and
Craig, Of Missouri; Bayard, Whitley and Ssuls
bury, OF Delaware; John Cochrans, Of New
York; Montgomery and Rsler, Of PennsyivanA;
valandigham and Push, OF Ohio; Davis and Bright, Of
Indiana; Logan and NcCernand, Of Illinois, LArrabee &
Wisconsin, Stevenson, Of Kentucky; and Stout, Of Ore
CON.
10 n no hvNhI NJ DIAL
Douglas, the former being sevenywo years old and the
latter forty seven Mr. Douglas visited the House 70 day
and appeared quite indifferent q 70 his fate
ut Charleston he says he hopes and believes his
friends win make no compromises, ask no fsvors,
will stand 70 their colors, and neither receive
nor give quarter, and will mako explanations
or apologies. This is serving notice the Charleston
Convention that 1t must adopt = squsaser sovereignty
platform and Put Douglas upon II, or burst.
The dispatches received here today are all unfsvor-
able to Douglas, and indicate that Guthrie, Breckenridge
and Dickinson are in the ascendency.
Recorder Barnard, Of New York, is here, 10 SAID,
urging the claims Of Breckenridge. he has had several
interviews with Forney, and the guest Of Mr. Hsskn
TIE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION.
CHARLESTON, Aprl %, 1890.
The Democratic National Convention assemsled a,
noon.
There a Q faH attendance from every State in the
Union.
The Convention called 10 order by Judge smsney
Chairman Of the National Committee.
Francis 3. Fournoy, Of Arkansas, chosen tempo.
rary Chairman, and returned thanks for the h,nor.
Prayer WAS offered by Rev. DR.. HAscKKII, Of Charles.
VIM F. RICHIE, of Virginia, was appointed temporary
Secretary.
Mr.. FIsHRR, Of Virginia, offered . letter from the
WOOD delegation, Of New York.
The reading of It objected 10 by Mr. JoRS CoeH.
RASE, Of New York, as not in order.
Considerable excitement ensued.
Mr. FIsHzs denied the right Of the delegate from New
York speak the subject, and said when
ter WAS read ne had resolution to offer.
Mr. CocHASE demanded the reading Of tie resolution
first.
The question was put 70 the Convention whether tbe
letter should be read, and decided in the affirmative.
Mr. CoosSANs moved that the rules of the Oonven
ton be ADOPTED.
Immense confusion. and cries Of "Order."
The PRkspExr decided that Mr. Cschrane was entitled
the floor.
Mr.. FISHER would not be 1ampled upon. He had hi
rights and would maintain them.
Mr. ClARKEIof Alabama, protested against the decision
OF the Char.
Confusion Increasing
Mr.. PERCY WALKER, Of Alabama came forward, mount.
ed the Clerks table, and demanded that DO should be
heard, appealing from the decision Of the Chair.
heqaeetion was put on the appeal, ana sbo Chair sus
tained
Amid ;mmenee cheering
Mr. FISHER again rose and offered present the letter
from the Wood delegation, with resolution.
The PKEsDST decided the reception OF the letter out Of
order.
Mr. Cook Of Ohio, offered resolution TO APPOINT COM
mit,ee on permanent organization.
Mr.. BARKsBALE, Of Mississippi, offered amendment
that the committee shall consist only Of members from
States from which there s no contest.
Mr. RICHARDSON, of Illinois, spoke in favor Of harmony
and urged gentlemen keep calm and preserve order
Mr.. CoeHRASx did net desire any thing fair hearing
Nr. Cook, Of Ohio, offered resolution excluding only
New York and Illinois from participating in tie organi-
zation, the entire delegations being contested.
Mr. CLARKE, Of Missouri protested that the resolution
order that State should be excluded whose
delegations have been admitted to the floor.
Cheering and excitement.
Mr.. Cook contended that those who were admitted TO
the door had right to participate in ali the scH Of
ganizaiion except the Committee on Credentials.
long debate followed, participated in BY Messrs Rich
ardfon Judge Meek of Alabama, and Barksdale Of Ms
aissppi.
Mr. CassSA offered amendment that two committees,
organization and one Credentials be appointed,
Illinois and New York TO be excluded from the latter
The previous question WAS called and the resolution
adopted by ayes 254, noes A.
The excluding the New York and Illinois dele
cations from the Conmistsn Credentials adopted
with the following negative votes-MAryl land, one; Wiz
ginia fifteen; Georgia, ten; Alabama, nine Louisiana,
six; Mississippi, seven Texas, FOUR California two. b.
lance all IN the Affirmative. Ayes 244, nays 81