Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-07-08
The New York Deml.ocrasic Convention.

The New York Demo- Convention.
49, EzS kzsNEw YoRE, July a.
The Convention organized to-day with im-
mense enthusiasm. 49,
The Convention was called 70 order ut
twenty minutes past twelve o'clock By August
Belmont, Chairman Of the National Demo.
cratic Committee.
After saying the country looks to you, gen
tlemen, by means OF the Democratic organi-
cation to save the country, Belmont nomi-
mated HenryS. Palmer, OF Wisconsin, tenn
porary Chairman. The nomination was con-
frmed. 55
Mr.. Palmer's speech was received with the
greatest enthusiasm. 80 49,
Everything augnrs harmony and success.
The Illinois and Indi2ps Delegations an
nounced that they were instructed to vote for
Pendleton as unit, which was received with
applause. g -
dleton and Hendricks with the chances in fa-
yor of Pendleton.
The New York Delegation say that they
will support the candidate having the MAORI.
ty on the, sixth ballot.
Andrew johnson. viii receive large vote
from the South. The Southern vote will
probably be divided between Andrew johnson
and Francis P. Blair.
Lcnis;ena, supports Hancock.
The Son.hern vote. will be given for the,
candidate showing the greatest strength by
ths greatest majority.
Judge Chase abides by the decision Of the
Convention. His friends ssy he will show
strong on the 9th ballot. Bets three to one
that the Democratic nominee will be elected.
Over two hundred thousand strangers are
in the city. s.
Pendleton's escort from Cincinnati is two
thousand.
Chase Delegation from Philadelphia is one
thousand.
Thomas 81. Seymour, of Connecticut, has
declared for Pendleton.
The Georgia Delegation entered, moved in
procession from their headquarters to Tam
!. many Hall General Gordon, Chairman, lead
ing the procession, the band playing Dixie as
the Delegation entered the Hall.
: The new Tammany hall is admirably ar
ranged for the Convention, and elegantly fes-
tooned with large American flags, and deco.
rated with .elsborately painted escutcheons OF
an the States. The accommod dations for Del
egates is ample.
Among the spectators are many ladies, also
Francis z, Blair, Senator Paterson, Ex-Sena.
tor Bayard aud many men prominent in
Southern politics before the war. N
The crowd in the vicinity of Tammany
Hall render the streets almost impossible.
Over fifty thousand applications have been
made for admission to the Convention. Pen
dleton's forces preserve their enthusiasm and
confidence. > johnson; nenarefew in number,
but very determined. Hancock's supporters
seem in bad temper. Rumors OF Chase
letter bearing strongly on State rights excite
attention. Southern delegates applaud John
SON for his amnesty proclamation enthusiastic
cally. 90
Rules of the Democratic Convention of ga
were adopted Territories were excluded
from o vote in the Convention. Committees
4, ON credentials, resolutions and permanent or
ganization were appointed, when, atter-read-
ing the Declaration of Independence, the
Convention adjourned until Monday 10 o'clock.
General Met ,ernand, of Illinois, is tempo
rary Chairman Of the Soldiers and Sailors
Convention He welcomed all true soldiers
North and South. Resolutions were proposed
declaring the Convention merely auxiliary to
the National Democratic Convention. Gen.
w. B. Franklin, of Connecticut, is nominated
for President of the Convention.