The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-05
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVEN
TION GOSSIP.

Western press we CLEAN the following:
The Indiana delegation which was reported as
divided between Pendleton and Hendricks, are
now coming over to Hendricks, and may possibly
cast the first ballot for him.
In the Michigan delegation there is a great deal
of Chase feeling, considerable for Hendricks
some for Hancock, and none for Pendleton. Sew.
eral Michigan delegates say the whole delegation
is likely to vote for Hendricks.
There is talk tonight that Illinois, Missouri,
Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota will press earn
estly for Judge Davis, after Pendleton is over
thrown. The endeavOr is more for q compli-
mentary vote than in any hope of securing q
nomination.
Some of the Pendleton men say the escort, to
arrive tonight, propose to use muscular influence
if necessary. The Hancock men are prepared to
oppose it with the Empire Club and Marshal Ryn-
ders, assisted by the Keystone and American
Clubs from Philadelphia and the Soldiers and
Sailors Convention.
letter was exhibited to-day, and privately
circulated by Chases friends, purporting to come
from Gerrt Smith, and SAYING he and many other
Republicans would support Chase, if nominated
on liberal platform, with some man like Charles
O'ConOr as vice president. Those having the
letter decline publishing it now.
Susan B. Anthony, and other members of the
women's rights committee. have issued sugges
tons for Democratic platform, which they will
support. They demand universal suffrage and
amnesty, State and international rights, dstrbu-
ton Of the public lands to the soldiers and sail
turn 10 specie payments, repeal OF the income
Mr.. Pendleton's friends are ftfH 5tt 'ehAqIusrum,
and feel a good deal of confidence. Mr.. Hen.
bricks, who was thought to be his most danger
ous competitor, few days ago, has written let
ter declining to be a candidate, and declaring
Pendleton the choice Of the Northwest. This is
supposed to end the Hendricks movement.
The man of whom the friends of Pendleton are
afraid, is Horatio Seymour, who is being trained
and pushed forward with all the address and vigor
peculiar to New York politicians.
Mr.. Seymour stated, to-day, to some members
of the New York delegation that he had pledged
his honor not to be candidate, and under no cir
cumstances would he accept the nomination.
The Indiana delegation have received letter
| from Senator Hendricks, absolutely declining to
| be q candidate. After its receipt meeting was
held, at which the delegation resolved to support
Pendleton as long as Ohio does.
| There seems to be great change in the senti-
ments of the Southern delegates in regard to
| Chase. Many say they supposed his nomination
| foregone conclusion, and are astonished at the
| small support he receives from Eastern and Wes-
| tern delegates. Pendleton is now the fsvorite.
| tits rumored that there is q combination be-
/ tween Pennsylvania, New York, New England
/ and New Jersey to kill of Pendleton. He has,
however, many friends smong the delegates from
| those States.
| The name of Senator Doolittle is mentioned in
connection with the yice.presidency.
| The New York delegation held meeting at the
| st. Nicholas at noon, and informally resolved to
support Seymour for president.
It seems certain, however, that Seymour's
| name will not be pressed, as he personally does
| not desire the nomination.
| A meeting of the Soldiers and Sailors General
Committee was held night at the Moifst Mansion.
| Gems Slocum and SteadmRn were present. A
majority favored the nomination of Hancock, but
some Western delegates supported Gen. Blair.
| Valandigham produces sensation by talking
in such way as TO be regarded as at heart anx
ious for the nomination of Chase. He says to al
with whom he talks on the subject, that his hrs
choice is Pendleton, but adds what he has already
said in his newspaper, that if he must go outside
of the Democratic ranks, Chase is his man.
| So doubtful and uncertain are the leading New
York politicians, that to-day some of them SEN
on committee to consult with ReVerdy johnson
| about the use OF his name.
Mack telegraphs to the Cincinnati Enquirer tina
| the field is almost entirely clear for Pendleton.
| New York dispatches OF the "a say The Pen
detOn escort was not enthusiastically received oil
its arrival to-day.
Francis P. Blair, Sr., speaks in Fourteenth
street, in the vicinity of Tammany Hall, to-mor
row night.
a ticket composed of Hendricks and Hancock.
The statement that Hendricks has declined j
| erroneous, and the Indiana delegation will sup
port him after it becomes evident that Pendleto
cannot be nominated. His position is, that Indian
having formed part of the Pendeton column
cannot in good faith, desert Mr.. PendetOn, bu
he does not refuse the use Of his name in the even
that it is needed to insure harmony, and the In
diana delegation will doubtless vote for him afte
the first ballot.
The Times says that Chief Justice Chase, 9
, matters now stand, will not receive the vote {
the New York delegation and 1t may be sdde
that il is impossible to find Democrat who b'
lieves that he viii be even mentioned in the col
, | ventiOn.
, The New York delegation held an informs
meeting at the st. Nicholas to-day, with Samu
| J. Tilden in the chair. There was an unanimou
expression of opinion for Seymour, but he pc
sonaly declined the use of his name by the Ne
York delegation. Considerable discussion TO
. lowed, Mr.. Tilden taking leading part, and couI
! selling delay of action.
One delegate proposed to take aVote on Chast
but found no supporter, and by nearly unsn
nous vote the delegation adjourned until to-moI
row, for consultation with the newly arrived deli
gates from abroad.
: The position Of Gov. Seymour seems to be tha
he will not permit the use of his name oy the \ e
;, York delegation, and will only accept the nomin
I, ton if spontaneously rendered to him.
o The most Of the delegates here appear con
4 dent Of success in November, and tie first choi'
= Of many, and the second enoice of nearly all,
o | Hendricks.
# A strong effort is being made to secure the who
Q Of the Pennsylvania delegation for Pendleton, al
the support Of Geo. W. Cass, Of Pittsburg, byt
J. Pendleton men, ia promised in return.