Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-24

are@t Uxo1tement.
New Yosx, April %.
Herald Coyyespondenes.-Alet letter 10 published
from Henry A. Wise, Withdrawing his name
from the Charleston Convention. and asking
his friends to unite cordially with the major
ity Of the delegation, and present the vote OF
the State. - . unit, before the Convention.
CHARLESTON. 2l.-Herald CorresE onds~ee.-
The candidate most spoken Of. and who creates
the most interest at present, 10 Douglas; it 10
nothing but Douglas, Douglas The outside
pressure for him is immense, but - the Delega-
tions come in and compare votes. his strength
turns out to be greatly reduced. and his friends
are becoming ecared and desperate. Among
his friends here, from New York, 10 Mr. Bel
mont Of the House Of Rothchilds. who, 1t IL
said, has an interest in Douglas Of pecuniary
nature.
WASHINGTON. April 2l.-ISibunes Corvespon.
deaee There 10 . report that W. W. Corcorsn,
the Banker Of Senators Slidell and Bright has
left for Charleston, with the intention. II neces-
sary, Of in, esting between them two million
dollare. to defeat Douglas Corcoran can spare
one million, Slidell and Bright half million,
each, and not feel it much-eo the knowing
ones in financial circles assert.
Times Charleston Corysspondenee.- e.-CaARLEs-
ron, 22--The New York Softs have or
ganized formally. by electing Dean Rich
mond Chairman. and Peter Cogger and james
c. Spencer Of St Lawrence county as Secre-
tary, The three seats claimed by John Chauu-
cy againet Belmont, and johnson to fill vacan-
cies in the New York City Delegation. and one
vacancy in the place Of Sidney Lawrence. Of
Franklin county, we're referred to Commit
g T. loSn
we'll, Sanford E Church, Lemuel Stetson. aud
VIM. F. Russell, who will report tomorrow
morning. at o'clock.
The Pennsylvania Delegation held meeting
last night, with view Of organizing and cast
ing the vote Of the State cold Senator Bigler
vas elected Chairman, over Ex-senator Brod
head, by . vote Of % to %. there being three
absentees. This is only N expression OF per-
sonsl preference and no practical test Of the
proclivities Of the Delegation. Gl0ssbrenner
and Cassidy were chosen Secretaries, and Mr..
Dawson, Spokesman. An important point
was resolution offered by Mr.. Phillips. that
the Delegation vote as unit in the C0nven-
ton This movement. though not unexpected,
was denounced by Mr.. Montgomery, % . sur
price. He said he would not permit his vote
to be caet by another. and threatened to talk
till 1870 before the adoption Of the resolution.
He finally left the meeting. in passion. but
was not followed by Others
Pennsylvania is divided. between Brecken-
ridge and Guthrie. with q rreponderencs In
favor of the former, who will probably &c,
the vote Of the State.
The South is visibly closing it's ranks, since
they have compared opinions, and since mem
bers Of Congress and other influential persons
have arrived.
The Delegates Of Alabama, Mississippi
Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Florida have
held a conference, presided over by Governo,
Moulton at which they have resolved to stand
by the Alabama Platform terms. unless thu
candidate is perfectly acceptable
Douglas friends, from the North west, and
elsewhere. met at their headquarters. last
night, aud proclaimed the alternative Of hi
nomination, or the defeat Of the party.
CuARLEsroS, 22.-The feeling for and against
Wood and his delegation is intense. The
National Committee have decided to give the
tickets Of admission to the other wing. RumOr
eays that Wood has been reinforced by the
presence of fifty fighting men from New York,
that he will attempt . coup d et0t in the Con-
vention. This his friends deny. He will ap-
peal from the decision Of the Committee.
The Maine, New Hampshire. Vermont,
and Rhode Island Delegates are counted on -
sure for Douglas. Massachusetts, in informal
caucus went against him; subsequently they
entertained the suggestion to cast compli-
mentary vote for Davis, then fall back on
Douglas.
Pennsylvania went II against, and 10 tor
Douglas.
Connecticut voted in the Caucus s for Doug
las, and 4 scattering.
Wisconsin is for Douglas, and so is Ohio.
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to order By Judge Sma.ly. Chairman Of the
National Committee. Francis b. Tourney. OF
Arkausas. was chosen temporary Chairman
and returned thanks for the honor. Prayer
was offered by Rev. DR.. Hankel, Of Charleston.
VIM. F. Richie was appointed temporary Sec
rstary.
Mr.. Fisher, OF Va, offered letter from the
Wood delegation Of New York. The reading
Of il was objected to BY Mr.. Cochrane. Of N.
Y. a. not in order. Considerable excitement
ensued.
Mr.. Fisher denied the right Of the delegate
from New York to speak on the subject. and
said when the letter was read he had resolu-
tion to offer.
Mr., Cochrane demanded the reading Of the
resolution.
The question was pot to the Convention
whether the letter should be read. 1t vas de
cided in the affirmative.
M. Coenrane moved the rules Of the last
Cow ention be adopted.
Mr.. Fisher claimed he had the floor. I'm
meuse confusion aud cries Of ''order."
The President decided Nj. Cochrane was en-
titled to the floor.
Mr. Fisher would not be trampled upon be
had his rights and would maintain them.
Mr. Clark, Of W.. protested against the de-
cieion Of the Chair. Confusion increassd.I
Mr. Walker, of Ala, came fnrvard. mounted
the Clerk's table aLd demanded be should,be
heard. appealing from the decision Of the
Chair
The question Vas put on the appeal and the
Chair sustained. Immense cheeringJ
Tribune Coyyespomdsmee-Mr. Fisher again
rose and offered to present the letter from the
W ood delegation. The President decided the
receptiap OF the letter out Of order
M. Cook, of Ohio. offered resolution to
.onoint a Committee on Permanent OrgaDi1s.
tion.
M. Bsrksdale, of n Nssissippi. offered On
amendment that the committee shall consist Of
onlv member ct States from which there Is no
contest
NJ. Richsrison, Of Illinois. spoke in favor Of
harmony, and urged the gentlemen to keep
calm and preserve order. Mr.. Cochrane did
not desire anything but fair hearing.
Mr. Cook. OF Ohio, offered resolution ex-
cludiuR only New York and Illinois from par
tieipatiu9 in the organisation, the entire dele
cation being contested
Mr. Clark, Of No., protested that the resolu-
tiou vas ont of order that no State should be
excluded whose delegatss have been sdmitted
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