Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-06-28
The Baltimore Convention
The Hope Of the Country Busted.
rWorICKETs NOMINATED
GREAT EXCITEMENT.

GREAT EXCITEMENT.
The great row at Baltimore illuminated
Saturday. The Convention having adopted
the report of the Committee on Credentials
that favored the Douglas wing of the party.
another stampede, or secession followed
and those remaining in the old Contention
proceeded 10 nominate DOUGLAS for Presl-
dent, and Senator FITZPATRICK, OF Ala
bama, for Vice President.
The Seeeders met at Baltimore, and pro-
ceeded to nominate ticket also, to-wt:
JOHN c. BREcKINRIDGE for President, and
Gen. JOE LANE for Vice President.
The greatest enthusiasm prevailed IN
both Conventions. After the assortment
took place, the wings spread themselves, to
see which could Ego Off with the most
noise. The old Convention got through
first, the news was sent out, and jolifying
began; but by tbs time they were fairly I'M
der way, the Seceders closed their work,
and the friends of their candidate brought
out the guns, the torches, and other para
phernalia necessary 10 grand jub lee,-
This was not only the case in Baltimore,
but in many distant cities.
The full particulars have not yet arrived,
nor will they arrive in time to appear in
this paper. We append such telegraphiO
statements as will give the reader gener-
al idea of how things were done.
| Pending the call of the roll, during
which the seoeders explained, and left,
The President rose and begged the IN
diligence Of the Convention. When he ac-
cepted the position Of Chairman Of the Con-
vention he was aware OF the trouble loom
ing I'D in the distance, He has remained
IN the Convention, in his seat, in the hope
that harmony of council would at last pre-
vail. That hope had proved talaciOus, and
he deemed it his duty in the present emer-
gency, while rendering his grateful &C.
kno W Judgments TO all for the courtesy ex-
tended TO him, and particularly TO those
who had differed with him in policy, and
while expressing his personal regard and
cordial respect to all the members OF the
Convention, he felt it his duty to resign 10
Mr.. Todd, of Ohio, his seat in the Chair.
A loud and sudden burst of applause
came forth from the Convention, and there
was a general aprlauding and cheering.
The President rappipg to order, added,
amidst the conlusion-and take his seat on
the floor to abide by the action Of his fell
low delegates.
The applause continued several minutes,
and as Mr.. Gushing left the Chair, the
whole Convention rose waving their hats
and handkerchief, and clapping their hands,
mingled with cries of good, good! Now
we shall have fair man in the Chair.
Mr.. Todd, Of Ohio, the President Of The
Convention, then took the chair amidst sp-
plsuse. He briefly addressed the Conven-
ton, declaring that for over thirty years he
had fought under the Democratic banner in
the Gddings district, and he should no,
finch from duty now He asked the indul-
gence Of the Convention viii endeavorlng
10 discharge the duties which had involved
upon him.
Mr.. Butler rose 10 speak, but the Con.
vsntion refused TO listen TO him.
A scene Of the utmost confusion and ex.
citement prevailed. The Chair appealed &c
the honor Of the Convention to keep quiet
when order was once more restored. Sub
sequently, several attempts were made &c
interrupt the proceedings, but the Char
quietly and steadily insisted on the preser'
walton Of order and on Immediately voting
on the motion, which was the previous
question ordered last evening.
The resolution to proceed 10 ballot for 9
candidate for President was then adopted.
The roll was called, and when Massa.
chusetts was reached Mr.. Butler claimed
the floor 10 explain the position Of the dele.
gates Of Massachusetts,.
Objections were made, but the Chair de-
cided that when a State was called thi
chairman of the delegation had right t.
explain their vote or the position of tn,
delegation.
Mr.. Butler, on the part OF the delegation
presented protest against the unjust exclu
sion of one OF their number from the Con.
vsntion, and withdrew from further actor
with the Convention. Loud applause
followed with cries of GOOD! good! Gc
along!"l
Mr.. Butler resumed, saying that he de-
sired 10 place their withdrawal on III,
ground that majority of the States hat
seeded, and he desired to say he could no
ACT with Convention in which a gentle
men had advocated the re opening of III,
African slave trade. Loud laughter, yell
and Kisses.
Mr.. B. then retired with others of ih'
Massachusetts, delegation, amidst applause
from the Convention and galleries.
The call proceeded, amid much excitemen
and finally the vote was announced as fol
. lows:
, Douglas, 1874; Guthrie, 8; Breokin
ridge, 5; Seymour, /; Bocock, /; Wise, /
Dickinson, j; blank votes, ll-whole mum
Der Of votes 2l23.
Every Stale represented except Dele
ware South Carolina Florida Mjssissippi