New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-10

form. II is expected that the Convention will be
satisfied with this.
To the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Wednesday, May 3 lS6O
The city presents an animated appearance many
strangers are in town, and the headquarters of the
delegations are thronged There isa great rush for
tickets of admission. Delegates from every State ex'
cept Oregon and South Carolina have reported them
selves-some in advance of their arrival, expecting
TO reach here to-day The hall presents gay appear
ance The galleries festoonod with red white ana
blue the best gallery is appropriated to the ladies'
BY noon the galleries were densely packed, and
much enthusiasm was manifested as the delegations
appeared and occupied the seats allotted to them.
Various distinguished men were warmly applauded
from the galleries.
At noon the Convention called to order by John
j. Crittenden, whose appearance greeted with
loud and prolonged cheering.
PRAYER was offered by the Rev. DR.. james McCabe
Mr. Crittenden moved that Washington Hunt of
New-York take the chair, which was unanimously
approved.
Mr.. Hunt on taking The chair, said:
GENTLEMEN find myself most unexpectedly called
upon 10 preside the preliminary proceedings OF
tbs Convention. IT j. a call which do not feel at
liberty to refuse vet. regret that some other name
has not been proposed. The proud and anlmatng spec
ace presented here this occasion revyes the cher
sbed recoectons and kndes feelings and sentiment
of patriotic hope. II carries the mind back to those
DAYS OF bessed memory, when the fathers OF the coui
try assembled in council to form perfect Union ana
establish the foundations broad and deep OF political
system which should preserve forever American liberty
union and independence. Applause. The spirit
which animated them will inspire MS on this OCCASION
that il will be object and aim to strengthen the IN
sttutions which we received from their hands and TO
strengthen that feeling of nnion and fraternity which
constitutes us one people and without which, Union
| would he impossible. lApp'ause -
We have come together this occasion from All
prs of our widely extended country; from North and
South from East and from West, TO deliberate and
take counsel together for the good OF the whole
country. We have come on mission OF peace, 10
strengthen the chains OF union, and to revive the spirit
of national affection IN the land and TO proclaim that
we are and ever intend to be one, bound together by
common ties. GApplausel We are brought together
by partisan Influences for IN times ike these tue
interest OF party and the schemes Of personal ambition
become utterly insignificant and worthless. Appause
They are fleeing and too contemptibc, trust, TO
impede the action OF free people in preserving their
right and freedom. lApplause.l Let us know no
party but our country, and no platform but Union.
Applause II has long been apparent, and Of late
become too painfully evident that have no party IN
this country At the present moment unless ~ ne the
friends of Union who already here. and capable OF
furnishing remedy for dGtempers under winch Inc
country is suffering. lApphnse.
The once proud and invncble Democracy which
has welded the powers of the Government for many
wears has been rent in twain by the fell spirit OF sec
tona discord and has run aground upon the shoals
and breakers of Popular Sovereignty and Territorial
Government. Applause. fear It Is beyond the
power Of any surgical medical skill think there
is no sorcery wtohcraft left by which the poilcai
cauldron can be made again TO produce that harmony
of cohesion which once saw in the ranks OF the
Democratic party. [Appause. We have another
party which proposes mainly TO deal with this same
subject of Popular Sovereignty and management OF the
| great and pertinent issue OF the day whether
| Slavery shall be extended where the winter
temperature il many degrees below zero, ana
where viii venture 10 say no slave owner could DC
| induced 10 emigae and settle; and while we are
called upon 10 discuss the miserable Abstraction, ana
enter into the Presidential election upon IT, nothing
il stated nothing proposed III regard To the great I1
| lions and duties vi the General Government Wnch
concerns the reople OF the United States az large
While a norton of people are sr;nlig NOR ener-
ges TO decide particular issues they seem to forget the
rights the honor and the welfare OF the whole country
have said j. mission OF peace ne IL our tsh W
revive the national spirit of concord which the Cons
tntion was made 70 secure. Very solemn ana import
ant responsibilities rest upon this Convention From
the character Of those whom see ple7ent-lro9 .he
character the patriotism, and tho intelligence OF the
people am that the deliberations OF tis Con.
venion will have important influence IN aiding ana
| protecting country from that TO winch have
| referred. l hope that the spirit of forbearance and
moderation which pervadod III the early days of the
Republic will inspire this council to-day. trust that
il will be the frs; and foremost desire IN every heart
TO cultivate sentiments of affection and mutual good
will that we may all feel both North and South, thai
we belong to one family Of fIeemen lapplasel; thai
we arc resolved discharge all duties which apperta
| TO our Constitution citizens OF free and ndepend
ent republic not fearing the power OF men, but trust
ing to the overriding providence OF God to crown oul
efforts with his blessings. Immense appiauSel'
On motion of Leslie Coombs, a Committee on Perma
nent Organization was appointed, and also on Creden
tials
All tie States excep South Carolina and Oregon arr
represented.
The Committee on Organization have retired.
| The Convention has taken a recess till O'Clock.
The Convention reassembed at p. M, when th'
| Committee on Permanent Organization reported thu
following list Of Officers:
President, WAsHISGToS HrsT.
Vice. P,esfdenfs One each from neleen States, IN
Gliding Marshall p. Wilder Of Massachusetts, Fred.
| Talmadge OF New-York Peter l. Clark Of New-Jer
sew Joseph r. lngersoll Of PennsylyaD Alexande
H. IL. Stuart Of Virginia X. w. Thompson of Indiana