Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-07-05
THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC con-
VENTI0N.
The Rules Of the Convention
Of 1860 Adopted.
CHASE NOWHERE
The Race Narrowed Down to john
sen aBd P, naIrt0n.

Z special Dispatch 70 Mem PMS Appeal
New York, July At is impossible
yet to say definitely who stands first in
the estimation of the Convention, as the
business OF to-day was carried through
without any very strong indications of
Preference such as usually are afforded in
the passage Of resolutions and the sp-
pointment of committees. The utmost
harmony prevailed, and the temporary
Chairman, with great tact, disposed Of
the resolutions and amendments in
way that contributed much to that re-
suit.
The first debate was upon the adoption
of rules for the temporary government
of The Convention, gentleman
from Ohio contending for the
adoption of those Of the House
Of Representatives, but by an almost
unsuimous vote the rules of the ConVen-
ton of 1850 were adopted.
Pending vote upon the question, ref
erence was made by one of the speakers
to the two third rule, which occssioning
some applause, indicated the Conven-
toms preference for thatold Democratic
rule. This clouds Psndls son's prospects.
The next debate was upon the motion
to appoint a committee Of one from each
State and Territory on permanent organ
ization, and second, also comprised of
one from each State and Territory, on
Credentials.
Speakers were animated, and the reso-
luton, after thorough ventilation, was
by striking out Territories, and
thus passed.
Gen. Bate represents Tennessee on the
first, and John House on the last named
passed.
The vote was taken by States.
The resolution to adjourn elic-
tied some debate, and many sugges-
lions, but in order to give members an
Of enjoying the sights pro-
posed for them by the city of New York,
it was determined that when the Con- I
veutioR adjourn it DO so to 10 am. on /
Monday.
An important resolution, ard one that
will expedite business, was offered by
Mr.. Murphy, of New York, to the effect .
that ali resolutions proposed to be ex-
pressive Of the sentiments Of the Con-
veDtion, shall, without debate, be re-
'erred to a committee of one from each .
State, to be by them considered and en-
bodied il the Democratic platform. On .
his committee Tennessee is represented
by Ed, Cooper,
The Committee on Organization will
rules Of Government.
4 motion TO admit alteTDates and del,
,gates to the Soldiers and Sailors
to seats in the Con-
yention was made.
TIE adjournment over to 10
IN. Monday affords room for
he tsllest leg rolling-an opportunity
hat will not be lost by the Chase men,
Who are yet vigorously pushing his
.laims. From what l can learn, how
,ver, his chances are "nix,u and the
ace has narrowed down TO johnson and
'eBdletor. The friends OF the former
re quiet, but none the less
rigorous. His amnesty Proclama-
ion has added greatly to his
hsnces of success. Our delegation
) divided between these Iast-named. 1t
) organized, with T. a. r. Nelson for
hartman, and James Thompson for
scretary. A. o. 2. Nicholson will be
fered as vice-president of the COnven-
ion from Tennessee.
The reception Of General Forrest by
be delegates to the Democratic and
silors' and Soldiers Convention has
cen most cordial, and all express them
slves very fsvorably as to the effect Of
is presence here.
The Committee on Grievances, from
ennessee, wiz offer their report Oh
Ionday II opportunity offers.