Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-04-25

Hunter. His champions claim Alabama.
Delaware. Georgia, Louisiana. half OF Ma
yland, Mississippi. half of Missouri, Ar.
kansas, Florida, North Csrolius, South
Carolina, Texas and virginis-sbout 90
votes.
Kentucky and Tennessee stand by Gath
RE and sohpson. II Kentucky had come
here uncon mitted Mr.. Breckenridge could
have been nominated easily on the second
ballot, with the admitted support ia Penn
sylvania, New Jersey aud New Englsnd.
The Pennsylvania delegation did not
reach the question Of voting as a unit this
morning. but heard professions of eoncili-
alton from Messrs. Wright, Cessna and
others, Douglas men, who express a vii
linguess to adopt the Cincinnati platform,
and affirm the bred Scott decision; there
are 81 for Breckenridge in the delegation.
Mr.. Wood has brought only 40 delegates
to be appointed, but ID attended by a large
body guard OF outsiders. Mr.. Dickinson is
industriously pressed by few personal
supporters. The only contingency On
which he can possibly be considered is q
case OF threatened rupture here, when the
South may tender his name as a compro-
mise candidate. He has 10 votes 10 the
New York delegation. aud the rest are ad-
verse until Douglas is disposed Of.
No safe opinion as TO the candidate can
be formed. Some new man may be sprung
on the Convention at fortunate moment.
/ like Mr.. Polk. IL any is in reserve. Mr..
Pearce, ofMsrylsnd, is suggested by some.
Douglas men have resolved to stand
by him resolutely, and prevent two thirds
for any other candidate. but they cannot
hold the Eastern delegation for such a pur.
pose, as they anticipate. he nee they will
fail il the experiment be tried
The COMMITTEES on Organization has
chosen Mr.. Cushing President, with one
Vice President and Secretary from each
State.
Some slight dissatisfaction was expressed
by few members who were not present.
The committee on credentials are still
sitting. but will admit Illinois without
doubt There will probably be minority
on New York.
IL p. M.-Ths Pennsylyania delegation
have just adjourned. after another stormy
session, the majority are ready to abandon
Breckenridge for Guthrie An animated
contest may be expected in the convention
tomorrow, on the question whether ma.
jority of a delegation may cast the vote of
the State, it being considered necessary 10
affirm the precedence of 1852 and Sc.
= The Southern delegations have just ad
iourned. after most exciting melting
Alabama, Mississippi. Florida, Arkansas,
Texas and Louisiana announce, emphatic
ally. that they would go out Of the Con
vention unless their platform was adopted.
South Carolina said she was not author
ICED to speak yet. but wonld doubtless fol.
low the lead Of Mississippi.
!, WASHINGTON, April 90.
Private advices from Charleston indicate
that the Massachusetts, and New York
Soft delegations will act in unison. II
! the latter get seats without difficulty they
will go for Douglas, provided their strength
show his nomination.
The cotton States are advised by their
/: Senators hero to insist on the Slave Code
and Congressional Sovereignty, or secede
| from the Convention.
Mr.. Douglas will not accept the nomina
q ton on such = platform He is still con.
hdent Of success, however.
. The administration adviees are favorable
, 10 Mr.. Hunter on the Cincinnati platform.
, Messrs. Hunter add Douglas are said 10
understand each other. aud will accord -
hearty support TO whichever may receiy q.
the nomination.
Dispatches TO the administration men 10.
scrt that Douglas stock is depressed, and
that the South will be united for South.
ern man.
CuAkLKsroS, Apr. %.
Tho National Democratic Convention re-.
assembled al 10 o'clock this unorning.
The committee on permanent organ izs +.
ton reported in favor Of Hon Caleb Cesh.
ing for President. aud one Vies President
. and one Secretary from each State m The
Union. Those in New York Are Erastus
Corning aud ] Edward Coop W. ID.
Bowie and d. L. Low. of Maryland. Thos
Cunningham aud y. vausent, Of Penn.
A dispatch from Washington wa, shows
around the Hall. from a member Of tba
Cabinet, declaring that the reports Of die
cension in the Cabinet. growing out Of
walkers testimony, ara entirely destitute
OF foundation, and that the Cabinet we're
never more entirely harmonious.
The COMMITTEES on permanent ergsaisa
ton also reported an additional rule, To-
wit: That in any State in which IL has not
been provided or directed by It's State Con.
vention. how its vote may be given; the,
Convention will recognize the right Of each.
delegate 10 east his individual vote.
Mr. Wright, Of Pennsylvania, naaGss -
strong appeal for harmony, II harmAny did
not prevail here the nomination 10. bs
made would not be worth the paper on
which II wss recorded, when brought be-
foro the people. He was In favor OF ths
rule that every delegate should be p-r-,it
tod 10 cast hi. vote In accordance with hi,
convictions. aud with those Of his eonstit.
uepls. Pennsylvania bad never voted as
a unit. except when their sentiment was
unanimous. II. closed by demanding the
previous question, and the roie was taken
an that part 81 the report relating 10 pre-.
siding officers, aud Il was adopted unani-
moosly
Mr. Fisarney then returned thanks.
counseling moderation and harmony. We
are all marching under see Gag. The
Democratic party have bu, one Gag. the
Aae Of out country Ne denounced sec
tionalism, and hoped no mofe ailasions