Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-30
PROM Chicago.

CHICAGO, August %. ii P. M-The streets
and squares about the principal hotels have been
filed with throngs all day. and at this late hoEr
clubs are marching, bands playing and large
meetings are being held At several points.
Tonight the committees on resolutions. or
gsnizaton and rules are in session.
James Guthrie has been chosen Chairman OF
the committee on resolutions receiving y votes
for Vallandigham aud , scattering.
Ultra peace men concede the probable nomi
nation of McClsllon, out will insist on platform
demanding the immediate cessation OF hostilities
convention of States and no more fighting.
4 sharp fight is anticipated on the question
Of nominating the candidates or adopting the
platform first.
The uitrss will insist on deciding the platform
first; but the McCelantes will not consent to
this if there are any serious difference in refer
ence to it.
Several names are mentioned for Vice Presi
dent: Pendleton and Cox. of Ohio: Guthrie
and Bramlette, Of Kentucky; Cass, of Penn
sylvanis. but none have yet assumed any posi-
tive strength.
The Committee on Organization has agreed
unanimously in recommending Gov. Seymour
for permanent President, and one Vice Presi-
dent from each State.
The Convention was called to order by Mr
Belmont, who nominated Gov Bigler, of Pa, as
temporary Chairman.
On taking his seat Gov Bigler made speech,
in which he argued that Democratic rsle was
necessary TO peace; and that the Administers
ton was incapable of conducting the
gotiatirg peace.
Monday, - O'Clock MAJ 10 o'clock noon
to day the National Democratic Convention was
called to order by Hon. A. Belmont chairman Of
the National Democratic Convention, who spoke
as follows:
Gentlemen of the Convention: We are as
sembed here TO day as the National Democratic
Convention. under the call of the Democratic
National Committee. for the purpose of nomi
mating candidates for President and Vice Presi-
dent This task at all times il most difficult
and arduous one. and has by the sad events OF
our civil war assumed an Importance and respon-
sibility OF the most fearful nature
Never since the foundation Of our Govern
ment has there been an assemblage the proceed
ings OF which was fraught with more momentous
aud vital results than those which must flow
from your action here. Towards you, gentle
men are directed, at this moment the anxious
fears and doubts not only OF millions of Ameri-
can citizens but also Of every lover of civil liberty
throughout the world. In your hands,
under the ruling OF an ali wise Providence
the future OF this republic for years of mis-
rule by sectional fanatical and corrupt party
has brought country to the very verge of
ruin. The past Is sufficient guarantee for toe
disastrous consequences which would befal us {
Mr.. Lincoln's reelection should be made possible
by our want of patriotism and unity The inev-
table results Of such calamity must be the ut
ter disintegration of our whole political and 40
cial system, amidst bloodshed and anarchy
with great problems of liberal progress and self
government jeopardized FOR generations to come
the American people have at last awakened to
the conviction that change of policy and ad-
ministratiOn ran alone stay our downward course
and they will rush to the support of your candi
date provided you will offer 10 their
suifrages n tried patriot who has proved his de
Yoton to the Union and Constitution and you
pledge him and yourself to maintain their bal
lowed rights by every effort and sacrifice in your
power