The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-07-06
The new york convention..l''.

AUD EpECUIAT10SS. - II
New YoRK, July 4-P. The Convention
organized to-day with immense enthusiasm.
AS the Southern delegates entered the hall the
band struck up Dixie. The Convention was
called to order at twenty minutes past twelve
o'clock, by August Belmont, Chairman OF the
National Democratic Committee. After saying
Z the country looks TO yon, gentlemen. by means
sof the Democratic organization, to save the
country, Belmont nominated Henry s. Palmer,
OF Wisconsin, Temporary chairman. The nomi-
nation wes confirmed. -. S,.., IT, '
Rules Of the Democratic Convention Of 1864,
including the two-third rule, we're adopted.
Territories were e1cluded from vote. IN the
Convention. Committees on credentials, reso-
lutions and permanent organization were ap-
pointed, when, after reading the Declaration Of
independence, the Convention adjourned until
MONDAY. The weather is intensely hot.
In the aChase headquarters,s in the Chan
Ter House, letter is shown, in which Chase
processes not to desire the nomination, but he
wishes to have it put on record before $. nomi-
nation is mad that he win support tie nonai-
nee Of the Convention.
The Illinois and Indiana delegation announc-
ed thattbey we're instructed to vote for Pendle-
ton as unit, sahieh was received with ap-
plause. ).
The New York delegation say that they will
support the candidate having: the majority on
the sixth ballot.
Andrew Johnson will receive large vote
from the South. The Southern vote viii prob
ably be divided between Andrew johnson and
Francis P. Blair Louisiana supports Hancocf.
Judge Chase abides by the decision of the
Convention. His friends say he will show
strong on the sixth yballot Bets three to one
that the Democratic nominee win be elected.
Over two hundred thousand strangers are in
the city.
Pendlet ons escort from Cincinnati is two
Thousand.
Chase delegation from Philadelphis is one
thousand. Rumors Of Chase letter bearing
strongly on State rights excites attention.
Southern delegates applaud johnson for his
amnesty proclamation enthusiastically.
Among the spectators are many ladies', also
Francis P. Blair, senator Patterson, ex-senator
Rsyard and many mel prominent in Southern
politics before the war.
The hall and galleries are densely crowded.
A great crowd is outside yainly striving to
gain admittance.
Astrong police force is at the doors and on
the street to keep the road open and to pre-
serve good order.
General McClernand, Of Illinois, is tempo
rary Chairman ef the Soldiers and Sailors
Convention. he Welcomed all true soldiers
North and South. Resolutions we're proposed
declaring the Convention merely auxiliary to
the National Democratic Convention. General
". B. Franklin, Of Connecticut, is nominated
for president Of the convention.
: The New York papers publish letter from
Hon. p. Blair, declaring it the duty Of the
Democratic party, If elected, to disregard the
Reconstruction acts, and withdraw the military
from the Southern States.
Parties who have canvass ed the various dele
CATIONS to-day report that they will stand as
foIloge: IN the first ballot the Western States,
except Michigan, Wisconsin and California,
viii vote for Pendleton, who will also receive
FIVE votes from Maryland, two from Maine, and
the whole vote OF Kentucky.
South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas,
Georgia, Mississippi and Rhode Island, are for
Chase, with indications Of his receiving addi-
tional votes from the Eastern States. Pennsyl-
yania will vote for Asa Packer, New Jer sey
will vote for Joel Parker, and Wisconsin for
Doohttle.
Missouri and one delegate from Maryland
will vote for Blair. Andrew Johnson will re-
ceiTe tho vote Of Louisiana, North Carolina,
Texas and Tennessee, and one vote from Mary
land. Mr.. Brynes, Hendricks, Hancock, and
Reverdy johnson viii receive scattering votes,
but on the second and third ballots vii receive
strong accessions.
The New York city delegates met to-day and
voted by two majority for Pendleton, but they
are very small portion of the New York State
delegation.
Some prominent citizens Of New York re-
Gently addressed letter to President Johnson
ass.sg if he would consent to become can
didate for the Presidency before the New York
Convention: The President replied in long