The New York herald., 1863-09-08
Before taking his scat Mr.. McDougi called upon his
friend, MI Noses hcDonald Of Maine, to make

boiore thklpR MS scat Mr.. McDOugh called upon his
friend, MI Noses Mcdonald, OF Maine, to make some
marks.
In response othi call the Hon. Moszs MCDONALD, Of
Mane formerly member OF Congress, delivered few
remerks In a few days, he said important election
would take place in his State and he very hopeful
newed hope the conservatives Of the whole country
AS an illustration Of the Of the who formed
sns rSng gao administration in the country at present he
the meeting to learn that the Hon. Hannibal
hsmoiin, Vice President Of the United States,
Of Maine in favor Of the republican nominees
Az every cross road whore there was blacksmith
making poh,Sal speeches. (Iaughter) II was hardly
necessary - add that it not very usual spectacle
IN THIS country TO witness high unctonary engaged
Ia such small potato political harangues AS regards
the oRsoss OF the present meeting he agreed entirely
California and he hoped in fact he confident, that
out ofthis gathering results would flow which would be
ths means Of overwhelming the republican party ~
democrats there working with WILL and II the
result OF the approaching election shond not prove al
that was desired, would demonstrate at all events.
That the conservative principle advancing steadily.
Hon. AUGUSTUS ScHE OF this city, was happy 70 see so
powerful an assembage Of the talent aud genas OF the old
democratic party, nd hs was also happy know that
the time OF disseDson and wrapgng had passed. and that
In future tho great old party OF the republic intended
move as unit for the PURPOSE OF elecng conservative
statesman to the seat occupied by Washington,
JACKSON ss son ana Jefferson II was Important however
as It had been called together with view to combining
the interests Of the country to secure sue
cessul result and to the end that all interests might be
gathered together in the organization Of the demo
cratic party, and that the ConvSntion TO be called
should cmanate rome all tho active orqanzaons and
moreover, the general opinion seemed be
time for holding the Convention should not be fixed at
the present meetng n order that the several organza
tions might confer together to tho proper and
place for holding the Conventon begged leave pro-
pose the following resolution for the consideration of the
Resolved, That It be recommended to the National
next for the purpose OF fixing the time and place for
holding the next National Democratic Convention, and
for tho transaction Of such other business may be
Qured.
This resolution called forth very free discussion,
which occupied tho greater part Of the session Of the
meeting.
Mr.. HuoH J. JEwnr, Of Ohio. made strong specch in
opposition fixing any time at present for the holding Of
the National Convention To do he thought would be
extremely nudcious he therefore felt II his duty TO
oppose any such action.
Mr.. CHARLES G. EASTMAN Of Vermont, conceded with
the last speaker II would be bad policy to unfold
programme too soon, would thus be giving ad
vantage 70 o. she II the meeting Agreed .poa
regulate the time Of holding their Convention accordingly
Senator McDouoALL and Mr. wx W. EATON, OF Conecti-
National Convention Several other gentlemen also
spoke the same sde and it seemed be the general
agree upon day the holding Of the National Conven
ton until the republicans had fixed their tme at
representative from Iowa (Mr. Legrande Byington),
spoke In favor OF an immediate assembling Of the National
After full discussion therefore, and general concur.
renee in the object Of the resolution deemed un
to etier OF contro in any way the action Of the
two Democratic National Committees and the resolution
was consequently Withdrawn by Mr. Schel, its mover
should DO stated In connection with this subject that
Judge JosErH BORDEN, OF Indiana, offered resolution
In favor Of holding National Convention Philade
phia, on the 4th OF July next
His object in offering this resolution that tho rep
rescntatves Of tho great West would be present In Phi
ladepha about that time, and II would be convenient
central point for representatives from oil parts Of the
This resolution like that offered by Mr.. She'll was how
ever Withdrawn by Its mover after some slight discus
The Hon. JonS McKDos, of this city, offered another
resolution the substance Of which was that the
country that It had encroached upon tho rights OF the
people, and that the duty Of the conservative ele
mens OF the Union unite In effort TO elect states
Of honesty and ability 10 the Presidential chair.
In support Of this resolution, Mr.. McKEoS made an
the resolution q Of The Others IL was opposed the
ground that no platform should be put forward q the
be controlled by any pledges or principles All the
speakers however, agreed with the sentiments contained
in the resolution, and only opposed Il on the ground Of
Several other speeches. besides those sketched briefly
Mr. SAMUEL j. TmDsx Of New York, addressed the meet
Ing, making highly conciiatory speech He favored the
idea OF merging all the scattered elements OF the demo
looked upon = traitor 70 the country. The dead past
rake up the ssrifes and oontentiOns Of the past.
syivana; Josiah Randall Of Pennsylvania; James Brooks,
Elijah Pudy, Isaiah Rynders and Thomas B. Florence,
aho made speeches.
Rynders is said TO have been cinsntIy "advsatory,"
and "tbe War Horse" was full Of fre aud birthstone.
The-upshot OF the whole meeting was, that the commit
tees did nothing than 70 agroe TO do nothing for the
sent however that the Douglas and Brecknrdgc commit
tees viii make common cali for meeting Whenever Il
Is deemed advisable 70 do The oa will DO such TO
embrace all the parties throughout the country hoseto
the prncpessof the republican party Tho old feud be-
has thus boon cast aside and The two wings Of che party
will in futnre work hafmonously togetheS
The broke about haH past three O'Clock
in the afternoon and the who composed separated
In the best possible hunor and evident hopcfuness Of
Spirit.