Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-06-13
OonslItutIonal Democratic Conventlon.

R1CHNoSD June 1O.-RObert J. Scott Of Alabama
addressed the citizens Of Richmond last night, de-
Tending the Southern movement at Charleston, and
denying that It was disuniOn movement but one to
save the Union by maintaining equal protection to
all. He denounced Douglas and Squatter Sover-
eighty in unmeasured terms. If the Richmond Con-
venti0n adjourned to Baltimore, he would there in
sist upOn the same platform as at Charleston If it
was refused, he would come back 70 Richmond
Mr.. Fisher, Of Va, also spoke, vlndioating bis
course at Charleston. Nearly all the delegates from
Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia,
and South Carolina have arrived. There is diver
sity Of opinion as to the course to pursue though
nearly al are agreed to 60 to Baltimore to contest
the seats Of the Douglas claimants before t1kng
final action
The difficulty is whether they shall resume their
seats if granted thenl unless theplatform be rescnd
ed. The Louisiana delegates demand of Virginia
that the delegates should pledge themselves to with
draw if the seceders not admitted to seats, it
being c0ntended that if Virginia will pursue this
course North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, and
portion Of Maryland viii follow suit and that Cush
ing viii resign and leave the chair. The position Of
the New York delegates is anxiously Diseased. It
Is commended by some who have been to New York
sounding the delegates that they are ready to aban
don Douglas, whilst others claim TO be equally well
assured that they are more firmly welded to Doug
las than ever. since the withdrawal OF Mr.. Sey-
mour, some Of them express the determination to
oppose the admission Of any delegates who are ac-
credited to the Richmond Convention, onthe ground
that they are disorganizers and not National Dem
Ocrats.
RGCDoSD June 1.-THE Convention assembled at
noon. Gov. Lubbec, of Texas, was called TO the
chair and returned thanks He deemed his selection
as a compliment TO his State He trusted that they
had assembled for a triumph of principles, and not
for plumber and that their principles are reject
ed that they viii 60 before the country as the true
Democratic party with their principles embazoned
on their banner.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Burroughs.
The States were called. New York responded
amid immense applause.
A LIST Of the delegates appointed by the Trustees
of the National Democratic Hall Of the State OF New
/ York was handed in The delegate who presented
the credentials is Thaddeus E. Watt who is here as
the alternate of Gideon j. Tucker, who is delayed
BY serious ILLNESS. He said that time did not permit
the calling Of a State Convention, but he was assured
by the President that fifteen Of the sixteen members
of the Committee approved of the delegation, and
desired that they should represent the State IN the
/ Richmond Convention.
The presentation created quite a stir, and much
surprise. 1t is supposed to be move IN favor OF
| Dickinson The New York members of the press dc
not understand the movement.
All the seeding States are represented but Della
ware.
Mr.. Barry, of Miss, moyed the appointment Of a
| committee Of one from each State on permanent or
I ganization, and at one O'Clock the Convention ad
| journed till 10 o'clock tomorrow.
| Mayor Wood sent word here that the delegation
from New York represented nobody, and the i'm
preston is that they will be repudated by the Con
| YentOn.
There viii be but lite discussion in public every
thing will be settle in Committee, ald all differences
| of opinion accommodated
! There is no doubt but that the Convention viii
close tomorrow, to await the action Of the Balti
| more Convention.
The delegates from Florida have arrived. They
are instructed not to go to Baltimore. There il
considerable excitement this eveng about the hotels
People are discussing the probable dissolution o
the Union. Several of the Virginia delegates Il
Baltimore assert that they will secede if the Rich
mond delegates are not admitted. The Alabam
delegates say they go to Baltimore, hoping tina
they will not be admitted, believing that all tn
| Southern States will Join them They inclu
ded with Oregon and California, and will give then
! IL States.