Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-22

lently, and indulgng in other peculiar antics The
crowd Immediately wendell their way thither when the
object OF attraction slipped up to the railing and pro-
ceeded to quote from the prophecies OF Ezekiel aud
Isaiah to prove that the present Democratic Convention
was foretod some thousand years ago and to use his
own language that the world would certainly come to
end if Judge Douglas and President Buchanan did
not Immediately decide the Kansas question by rough
andtumble fight
He further informed his hearers that he Of Qua
ker extraction, and delegate to the Convention
from Ohio; that he had spent millions of money for the
party and DESTROYS of holding Office or accept
ing the nomination for the Presidency.
The speaker about this time retired from the public
gaze evidently much fatigued by his patriotic efforts,
and fully proving the audience that he
pos menis. The flow of his eoquence was finally cut
short by police interference.
Shortly before eight o'clock the bands accompanying
the delegations commenced to enliven the crowd by
playing numerous patriotic airs which had the effect Of
bringing together larger gathering than has assembled
any evening since the commencement of the Conven
ton.
The larger portion of the crowd congregated in front
of the (ilmor House, and repeated calls made for
Mr., Yancey, of Alabama. That gentleman, however
did not respond and the crowd evidently wanted him.
or nobody else.
The Douglas in the house adjoining appeared an
moved az this procedure and determined possible, to
couuteract it. Hence, in few moments there
approaching their quarters the banner Of the Keystone
Club borne alOft in the air TO be visible all and
their band playing at the same time an inspiring air
This expedent, however, did not meet with much sue
cess the crowd in front of the Gimor House still call
ed for Yancey. The Douglas section was however, warm
ly appauded by its immediate adherents stationed near
the entrance to the quarters of the club.
SPEECHES.
At this stage OF affairs the Douglastes introduc ed
Mr. Powell, Of Pennsy lvana, who entered into hsto
nv of Judge Douglas career and of the opinion
hat he in every way qualified for the Presidential
chair.
Mr. Brook, Of Virginia. was holding forth at the same
time from the balcony Of the Gmor House. and was Civ
ing somewhat different view of the objects and aims Of
the Democratic party than given by the gentleman from
Pennsylvania. Borh speakers alternately applaud
ed by their different adherens aud evidently con-
WINGED that their arguments were entirely correct
These gentlemen were followed by speakers
on both sides but the noise and confusion prevailing
rendered il impossible for any one 10 understand what
they we're saving. Both parties made much commo-
ton as possible. Among the speakers were Mr. Wal
lach anfi-Douglas of Washington, Mr.. Merrck Doug
las) Of Illinois, and Mr.. Hague, of Virginia The latter
gentleman (an-Dougas) made powerful address, ana
was loudly applauded during his remarks His definition
of Southern principles and Southern rights met with
gre appreciation if the applause OF his hearers il to be
Ia Ienas criterion.
ADDRESS or Mr.. YASCEY, OF ALABAMA.
At this time, the larger portion Of the crowd were in
front of the Gmor House. and the cheering and calls
for Mr. Yancey of Alabama, were loud and prolonged
That gentleman final appeared Oh the bacony and was
greeted with tremendous applause. He spoke in sub
stance, follows:
Nv Fslioociti-ens-In answer to your repeated calls
not only of this evening bu. of previous ones appear
before YOU 10 tender Won my heartfelt thanks for the
compliment thus conferred on | do not intend TO
make speech Cries OF $50 on, 20 on ! intend to
reserve what little strength have hereafter in
defence if required, Of Southern rights. Loud applause
and cries OF "tiO on.
It has been said that am traitor to the South, that
seek to oyertum the Constitution aud create division
of the Democracy. The who says that | am dis
LOYAL to the South or the Union, that man. say, lies
In his teeth, and | VIII tell him Applause. No,
nv felow-ctzcns it is no war that or my Southern
brethren carrying against the Constitution or the
Union. oppose faction, from whatever source i. may
arise, be Douglas any other. will not favor
Stephen A. Douglas any other who panders to "A
section of the party TO crafty selfish views and for poll
teal advancement. Loud applause am opposed TO
this Douglas faction, aud not to the Constitution. Ap-
plause.
am here, with my Southern brethren. endeavoriug
uphold the Constitution it IS and TO protect the in
terests of the South. avn ready DO it here and If
occasion requires, on Southern ground Applause /
was at Charleston and endeayored there only defend
the Constitution from the assaults of particular fac
ton and when | saw that It was violated withdrew
Applause have been called some queer names since
then and the Democracy of the South, opposed to this
Douga- fac,iou have been well abused; but will say
now that will yield point from the stand which
have taken in defence OF the constitutional rights Of
tue South. Applause. But my ielow-eitizcns,
promised 10 make ne speech, aad will conclude by
thinking Won mos, cordially for the enthusiastic recep
on with which have been received. Tremendous
cheering
Whilst SIR Yancey was speaking, M7. Morris Of IT,,
addressed the crowd from the Douglas headquarters. The
enthusiasm however created by the Alabama gentleman
rendered it almost impossible for any to hear his
marks Occasionally the words Constitution "Uuion"
and "Dougis' might be heard the latter name being
ceiyed by his hearers with applause.
Towards o'clock the crowds began to dwndle away,
50 that a few mnutes before that hour there not
than handful of men, comparatively speakng,l
in from of the Douglas quarters. The crowd in front Of
the Ginor House the other hand began at the
time to increase and the enthusiasm kept up through
out until the speaking
About this time Mr. Lowrie of Indiana introduced
to the crowd in front of the Hoa Rayerdy Johusons
house aud with great warmth proceeded to address the
assembly and succeeded in bringing back the crowd that
had drawn oil TO hear Mr. Yanccy. He said that if the
sentiments OF those who knew Judge Douglas best wish
ed to be acertaned, let them appeal to the patriotic
people Of the Northwest The speaker then entered into
A warm panegvrc OF Judge Douglas declaring him the
only for the people the only man for the Union and
for the country. To put down the bydraheaded mon.
ster secession, Abe Lincoln he said not the man.
Such devoutedly wishedfor end was to be accomplish
ed by Douglas and by him alone. The supporters OF
Mr. Douglas were Of determination. They wonld
carry their point would crafty the people, and
surrenders The sentiments of the speaker recev-
ed with tremendous shouts Of applause and appeared to
be particularly gratifying to the people He follow
ed by Mr. Ward of Ohio, whose remarks were equally
well received.
At the commencement of his remarks, however the
perfect wells of applause uttered by the hearers of the
Southern Democratic speakers, in front of the Gmor
House, drew away large numbers of his auditory to
learn the causes OF the excitement.
l. was found that Mr.. Hunter OF Louisiana, was ad
dressing the people, and that the remarks uttered were
particularly caustic lie said there the
committee of credentials whom he would not permit TO
cross the Threshold of his house, He felt himself de-
graded and unnamed when he went before the Com
mittee TO contest with traitors from his State who pro-
essed to represent the people. He in favor OF the
Unon-he loved the Union-"but if it is only to be
maintained at the expense of tue constitutional rights Of
the South he would give chaw of tobacco to pre-
serve it," He thought that if onebaf of his delegation
had the right enter the Convention, it strange
that the other half was denied the same privilege
Abiding to Pierre Soues mission to Spain, the trou
bles in which he involved himself aud the Government,
the speaker paid doubtful compliment to the ex-Minis
ter. lie went say that himself 1.-THE speaker) and
others with similar views had done everything TO keep
peace. 0yertures upon overtures had been made but
finding but of breath longer to plead for union
of sentiment nothing more could be done 1t was neces
sary to leave the convention. voice asked-"Why
then did you back?" The speaker CURLY replied
for motives that you unable 10 comprehend or APP
precate. One fellow he said from his 1.-THE speakers)
delegation had boosted that Louisiana could be carried
by 2OO0O majority for Douglas. If the 'fellow"
remarked Mr.. Hunter had declared that Douglas could
carry the State by 100000 he would have spoken with
an equal degree OF truth Everybody knows the fellow,
and very well know how to believe his reservations.
Other speeches were made by different gentlemen
both sides and it midnight before the crowd
wholly retired and silence settled down on the Square