Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-03
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THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Withdrawal OF Southern Delegates.
CHARLESTON, May /, Is

THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Withdrawal OF Southern Delegates.
CHARLESTON, May !, 1860.
On yesterday, after lengthy debates and various par
amentary movements to prevent the reaching OF the
main question: the minority resolutions-the Douglas
patform-was adopted as substitute for the majority re
port and subsequently adopted the platform OF tie con-
venton. Then came the crisis The Alabama delegates
first withdrew, followed by Mississippi and Louisiana
aud all but three from South Carolina, Florida Texas
Arkansas, and Delaware. Georgia. Virginia and Ten
nessee withdrew to consult the subject of withdrawal
Two of the delegates from Arkansas and from Della
ware refused to follow the majority, and remained
The seceders met and organized in ST. Andrews
Hall, where they were joined by Woods New York
delegation.
Mr.. Yancey, of Alabama, opened the Convention
by patriotic and stirring speech.
J. G. Preston, of South Carolina, took the chair.
Mr.. Yancey thought the seeding Convention had no
power to make nomination but only to recommend
future action-name suitable persons for candidates for
President and Vice President and adopt address to
the States. He said seven more States would secede
tomorrow, making fifteen in ALL
Mr.. Fisher from Virginia answered when the call of
States took place. and said of his colleagues would
follow.
Mr.. Reed-one of the remaining members from South
Carolina, said his State would go as unit wherever
Alabama went
Mr.. Lamar responded for Georgia, and said be was
authorized to speak for majority of his delegation
The Delegates then retired in order to allow the
Committee to make up report and assemble again
at the CITY Hall to-day
ESPECIAL DISPATCH FOR JOURNAL
CHARLESTON, S. c., May lst 1860
Yesterday after noon the Cincinnati platform was re-
affirmed without addition or explanation.
Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, Arkansas,
Louisiana and Delaware protested, and withdrew from
the Convention.
Great excitement and feeling prevails-but no un-
kindness.
The seceders held meeting last night, also the
Douglas men,
There is movement for harmoney and reunion
inated under the auspices of the North Carolina dele
CATION. The result is doubtful.
We have also received private dispatch, sent after
the above, which says we are in bad way. God
knows what may happen-I fear the worst"
ESPECIAL DISPATCH FOR THE JoURNAL.l
Charleston, May l, p. m.
The Georgia delegation withdrew this morning.
The Douglas men uncompromising. ALI efforts
1t reconciliation have been unavailing.
vote for President and Vice President is demand
ID at o'clock.
The North Carolina delegation remain in with
oroviso.
The Virginia delegation are still debating whether
he will withdraw.
The retirement of the Southern delegation leaves ev
ry thing open for Douglas
The feeling is uneasy.
CHARLESTON, S. c., May I'd, 1860.
The Convention had twelve ballotngs last night
Douglas started with l4515 votes and ended with
so L. Guthrie started with sc 1-2 and ended with
- IL Hunter on the start received ~ and ended
With 49, The balance of the votes were divided between
Tef Davis, Toucy, Lane, Pearce of Maryland and An
rev johnson.
The adoption of a resolution that the nominee shall
eceive POP votes twothrds of full house, lessens if
does not defeat, Mr.. Douglas chance of nomination
After the 18th ballot the Convention adjourned to
clock to-day.