Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1860-07-03
Baltimore Convention.
eOCfHLRS WING.


BArIxoR.. June %.
The Southern wing Of the Democratic Con-
vention met at noon to-day. in the Maryl land In
.ituse. which was crowded to its utmost eapa-
city. The convention called to order by
Mr.. Ewang, Of Tenn. Mr. Russell. of Va, was
chosen temporary Chairman. and made an able
speech. characterizing this Convention as the
regular Convention. The first business he said
would be TO re-organize she principles, usages
ana spirits of the States rights Democracy OF
old Virginia.
Mr. johnson, of Md. end Mr.. Crosby. of Or
egon were elected Secretaries. committee
on permanent organ ization was appointed, when
the Convention adjourned till o'clock this
evening.
The following States arc represented in the
Convention. whole or in part: Virginia. North
Carolina. Mary land. California. Oregon, Florida,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, Ken
iucky and Arkansas
The speech of Mr.. Russell in taking the Chair
of the Seceders Convention. was follows:
Gentlemen of the National Democratic Con-
vention-I don't know Of thing in which
the honor in selecting ms Chairman of this Con
vention since it assembled at this place has
been to signify that it will be governed by the
usages. principles and spirit which has govern
ed the ationAi States Rights Democracy Of
Virginia. The Convention which you have
withdrawn, has lost all title to the designation
of national; it cannot perform the functions of Il
one believes that all-true Democrats Will unite
TO declare it unsouad in national relations. Y GU
and those you represent are a majority Of the
people Of the Democratic party.
They will look to you 10 perform the fune-
tions of National Democratic Convention, and
you will be so recognized North. South. East
and West. CCheers.l l have every confidence
that you will stand upon and be able to defend
the principles OF the Democratic party and pro-
tect the rights of all the States, and maintain
the Constitution against all its enemies, open
or insduous. With this reliance upon you, and
confidence in the future of our cause. am pre-
pared to perform. in humble and imperfect
way, the duties devolving upon me.
The Convention reassembled at ), =. NJ. The
hall was densely crowded in every part. Full
1000 persons were present, aud tho greatest en-
thus asm man lfested.
Delegates responded from the following
States
Vermont delegate; Massachusetts, Is; New
York, Pennsylvania. Delaware and Mary land
responded; Virginia. "a delegates; North Caro-
lima 1877; Georgia Is; Florida said all the del
ega,es would soon be here; Alabama %; Louis
lana all the delegates Texas do; Mississippi a.
Arkansas responded; Missouri ,; Tennessee 49,
Kentucky 10; Iowa was responded to by Mr..
Eeath; Minnesota responded; California do. her
whole electoral vote; Oregon her whole delega-
ton.
Mr.. Walker, from the committee on perma-
nent organiza reported the name of Hon.
Caleb Gushing for permanent President of the
Convention, with the usual number of Vice
Presidents.
Mr.. Gushing coon after appeared. He was
greeted with immense cheering, the whole mass
rising 10 their feet and giving cheer after cheer
Sir Russell introduced Mr Gushing as follows
Gentlemen of the Convention: Hour chosen
President needs introduction from me, for
you have already acknowledged him
who has been as he is now. the President of the
National Democratic Convention.
Mr.. Gushing. ON taking the chair, said Cen
tlemen, are re-assembled here delegates
TO tho National Democratic Convention, duly &C
credited from more than 30 States for the pur
pose of emu OcIating the principles of the party
and for the purpose of continuing and re-estab-
fishing the principles of the party. md uphold
ing the Constitution and Union. and co-equal
rights cf the several States.
Loud cheering)
/ The chair then announced the Convention viii
now proceed 10 business.
The committee Oh credentials reported ilS
delegates present. Including 2from y. y, from
VI, and from Mo.
Report adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Fisher a Com of was ap-
pointed to prepare al address 10 the Democracy
of the Union.
Caleb Gushing was appointed Chairman of the
The Platform of the seceders ut Charleston
was then adopted.
Mr.. Green of y. G. moved that all the StaJSs
of the Union be invited to ELECTORAL tick
ct for the candIdates of this convention.
Adopted.
A resolution adopted that the next Con-
vention be held at Philadelphia
Mr.. Barksdale OF Mass. moved TO proceed TO
ballot for President. Adopted.
Mr.. Stevens of Oregon moved Mr.. johnson be
entitled 20 cast the votes of the two delegates
from Minnesota Agreed.
Mr.. Loring of Mass. pledged that State TO
stand by the South in her struggle for Constitu-
tional rights. He claimed the right in behalf of
the Democracy of Mass. to present the name Of
John Q. Breckenridge. Hunter of Va, d Dick
inson of N Y, was also nominated.
\ ballot was taken with the following result
Breckenridge 81. Dickinson ~.
The States voting for Disckins changed it TO
Breckenridge
The President declared the Inter unanimous
ly nominated.
Jos. Lane Of Oregon received the entire vote
of the Convention tor Vice President.
Mr.. fancey made brilliant speech. and the
Convention adjourned sine die.
PRoGREss or rHE LU,ArIC AsYIUN-We I'M