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    W 5 VOLUNTIiKIi.
Japijs/Brattoni Editor and Proprietor*
JVSD 10, 18M. I
fien. Franklin Pierce,
L : j HAUPsnriix.
"> FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
’-.'.C01.- William R. King.
Of ALABAMA,
' i ’i'oß canXl commissioner,
■yf 'William Searight,
Of'Tatett* Cobstt,
Presidential Electors.
SENATORIAL.
GftOROG W. WOODWARD, oCLozerne.
VfttSDN M’CANDLESS, of Allegheny.
** ’ AIfc)TIONAL DISTRICT.
UCKERT ( PATTERSON, of Philadelphia.
- DISTRICTS.
I?P,I3TER LOGAN, Philadelphia.
а. GEORGE El. MARTIN. Philadelphia.
3UOHN MILLER, Philadelphia.
4 1 |'. f W. DUCKIES, Philadelphia.
5£R. ji!cKAV,'Jr. Delaware.
б. A. APPLE, Bucks.
J7..N. STRICKLAND, Cheater.
6,"A.’PETERS Lancaster.
9. DANIEL FISHER, Berks.
10. E. JAMES, Northampton.
11. JOHN McREYNOLDS, Columbia.
Tioga.
l'3.TO.fc. EVER, Union.
M-r JNO. CLAYTON. Schuylkill.
ROBINSON, Adams.
16. FETTER, Perry.
17. JAS- BURNSIDE. Centre.
I&iffIAXWELL McCASLIN, Greene.
19. JOSEPH MoDONALD, Cambria.
COLAHAN, Washington.
21. BURK, Allegheny.
22. -WM. DUNN, Mercer.
93. JOHN S. McCALMONT, Clarion.
24. GEO. R. BARRET,Clearfield.
.Democrats, Attend’.
Democrats of Carlisle ond vicinity, are
requested *o meet at BURKHOLDER’S Hotel, on
BatardSy .evening next, the 12th instant, at earl;
candlelight. for the purpose of ratifying (he nomi
nations made by the late Democratic National Con
vention. Our Democratic brethren from the coun
try are'cuidially invited to attend.
MANY.
Job? 10, 1852.
Democrats. torn oot to the meeting, at
Burkholder's tavern on Saturday evening. Lot
ns poUhe ball in motion at once, and organize for
the approaching contest.
MTA variety of articles intended for this
week's paper are crowded out by the proceedings
of the Rational Convention. The original piece
of poetfy on “ Dying,” shell eppra» in eat naxt.
Pictorial continues lo come
weekly,'and every-additional number gives evi
dence oF the determination of its proprietor to
make It an ornament in iho way of illustrations
and entertaining io its reading matter. Four more
numbers will complete {ha second volume, when
an excellent opportunity'will bo ottered to .new
subscribers. Price $3, 00 per annum. Publish
ed by F. Gleason, Boston.
PIERCE AND KlNp
“OUR Ft.M3 IB THERE l’»
We place at our mast-head the names of the
candidates selected by tho Baltimore Convention
for President and .Vice President of the United
States, Yix—for President, Franklin Pieces, of
New Hampshire; for Vice President, William R.
Kino, of Alabama. In common with all with
whom vye have conversed, we feel convinced, that
with ttys ticket, our success is certain. To use a
homely oppression, we “ feel it in our bones** that
we Cannot be defeated.
Provides,to the assembling of the Convention
we confess, we fiad our fears, but they have now
vanished, as the mist before the warm rays of (he
•on. AH'heart burnings, all ill-feeling, (and God
knows ill-feeling was rife in Pennsylvania,) all
jealodsiqs are now forgotten. The nominations of
Fierce and Kino have placed all on an equality,
and the Buchanan men and the Cass men will now
enter the contest, and emulate each other in their
zeal for our candidates. Wi are now united, and
b gloriohs VICTORY awaits us. Hip, hip,
huzza L
“The Wrong Spirit.*’
The Lancaster JnUlUgtncer thinks the defeat of
Mr. Buchpnan ** will throws damper upon the
efforts of the democracy, which will require time
to remove,V Tut, tut, Captain, this is ll the wrong
spirit. o Lot the Whigs msko such assertions, If
they please, but no Democrat should give currency
lo this kind of balderdash.
gryThe .farewell concert of Jxnnt Lind was given
in New York, on Monday evening elCaalle Garden.
It was egtfil in success to her first concert. Full sev*
cn thousand persons wore seated, and every thing
went on well. She sang among other things a “ fare
well to America, M complied for the occasion.
Sunday Work — Religious Consistency.— ln the
National Convention of Printers, held lately at Cin.
cinneti, the subject of Sunduy work came up. Mr*
Rogers, a delegate from Now York City, staled that
be had often stood athisciso oil Sunday afternoon,
setting up a sermon that was delivered in the mor
ning, from tho manuscript of Uio clergyman himself
In one Instance ho said,tho manuscipt was fresh from
tho pulpit ,lho subject of which was “tho strict obser
vance of Uio Sabbath day !”
Cholera in Cincinnati.— Several oases of
Cholera have occurred at tho hospital in Cinoin
nati, and some In prlvalo practice, but tho disease
is not doomed epidemic, but rather as originating
on the river. Two cases have proved fatal in tho
hospital. V. •
Fifty Thousad Dollars wilt be aaved to Fonnaylva
nla every yWr, by Gov.Digler’s fortunate aoggaatlon
aidin' of's 5,000,000 at 6 percent, far
the purpose of paying, the CJper cent, loans falling
due In 1853 1854. ■ w
ME HATE NATIONAL-CONVENTION/
vTho ■unha« made, oglorioo* «ofc,- ' *\-
Aml, by tbo brigtitnefs of bis floiy Irnck,
Given token of n goodly clay to-moifovv.”'
We announce the result of the late; National
Democratic “invention with,, a full heart and d
roost abiding gratitude. The clouds which teemed
gathering in the political horizon, portending a
tempest that could \nly be stayed by a want of
objects on which to wraak its vengeance, have en
tirely vanished—and now we can bee our way
clear. The Jordan is crossed—the Rubicon is
passed, and a glorious VICTORY for the Democ
racy of Pennsylvania and the nation, is note
CERTAIN. - '■
The Convention has adjourned sine die t and
those who composed it have arrived , at; or aro re
turning to their homes, but that intelligent body
bas left behind it, and (akon with It, the feelings
that are alone calculated to heal and to save! , It
has spoken to (ho people fo a voice of conciliation
not only, but In a voice of thunder-speaking con
fidence. We feel proud, therefore, as we ought to
feel, that such is the fact, and that the success of
the Democracy of the Union next fall, is not only
sure, but a matter of “ joyful certainty/*
The Convention did a great deal—and it will be
gratifying to the great Demooratio party of Penn
sylvania to know, (hat what it did do, was, em
phatically, all good. There was nothing yielded
—no shrinking—no temporizing. Our great
principles were reasserted, and re-confirmed, and
the whole proceedings of tbo Convention were of a
highly interesting character, and will long be re
membered with pleasure by all who witnessed
them. Every portion of the people were there
ruUv.reDiesented—the farther, the mechanic the la
borer, the merchant, andnrre man of deep legal
and classical learning, were theie. From the
mountain and from the moor, from (he city and
from the bamlot, from the hill-top and from the
plain, from tho Atlantic to the Pacific, the dele
gates came together, at the bidding of their coun
try, to deliberate and determine upon the best and
wisest measures for the advancement of the gener
al good. The farmer from tho plough-share—tho
merchant from tho counting-room—tho mechanic
from the work-shop—and tho man of legal knowl
edge from tho halls of our several institutions—
all, ALL were there, to mingle their honest tren
timents and sound judgements in one great cur
rent of popular opinion, whose tide no barrier
can stay, and whoso virtuous strength no power
can overthrow. The result of their labors is
known.
With PIERCE and KING ns our standard
bearers, we can bid defiance to our Federal oppo
nents. LaCl Ilium nominate who they- plo«*« oo
candidates fur the Presidency and Vice Presiden
cy their fato is sealed. Malico, with her poisoned
tongue, cannot injure our noble candidates in the
estimation of the people. In the councils of the
nation, and on tho bloody field of battle they have
both served the people and the country faithfully
and well. Never have they proved faithless to the
. trusts confided to them, but upon every occasion
have they exerted all their influence to advance
' the prosperity of our country, and secure the hap
piness of the people. With such men we cannot
but coNQUon— with such principles Involved, VIC
TORY is certain—justice being the precursor of
’ success. When united we never can be van
quished, and we aro happy to say (hat in this
county, (*' Old Mother Cumberland,”) and we feel
sure we can also spoak for the State at largo,
the parly will unite* as one man, and speak as
with one voice, for PIERCE and KING. Mark
ill—Pennsylvania is good for 15 or 20,000
Democratic majority.
OUR CANDIDATE,
OBN. FRANKLIN PIERCE.
For the purpose of immediate uso and general ref
eieoco.saya tho Washington Union, wo place before
(he public the following condensed sketch of iho life
snd services of the distinguished citizen whom (he
Democratic National Convention have selected as
their candidate for the presidency.
Franklin Pierce ia a native of the Slate of Now
Hampshire, flo was born at Hillsborough, in the
year 1804; received bis classical education at Bow.
doiu College, and subvvqncsitly studied Iho profession
of (bo law with Judge Gould, at Litchfield, in Con.
oecticut. Returning to his early homo as soon as he
had finished hit legal course, ho was at once admit
ted to tho bar, and speedily acquired a lucrative
practice. In the following year ho was elected to
the legislature, of which body, after serving as a
member with great efficiency for one or two sessions,
lie was chosen Speaker, which important, post ho
filled with marked ability. Having, by his admirable
capacity and sterling political integrity, acquired the
entire confidence of the democracy, ho was, in (he
year 1633, elected a member of the House of Repre
sentatives of the United States, and, otter four year's
service in that body, chosen senator by the legislature
of New Hampshire. Asa senator lie served five
years, and, resigning hia position before the expiration
of hit term, retired again to private life. During hia
whole congressional career he was distinguished by
his readiness in debate, bis close attention lo busi
ness, his firm and constant support of democratic
measures and principles, and his uniform political
consistency.
Upon bis retirement from (he Senate ho resumed
This practice ol the bar, which, with ono brief inter*
val, ho has ever sinco continued, and of which in
his native Stale he is admitted)/ the loader. Tho
offices of governor of tho State of Now Hampshire
and senator of the United Slates, as successive]/ ten
dored to him, he declined; and when President Polk,
who high)/ appreciated his worth, offered him (he
post of Altorno/ General of (ho United Slatea and a
•eat in his cabinet, ho also declined to assume lliajl
elevated position, complimentary as the overture was
and strong)/ as it appealed to his professional pride.
Upon (ho commencement of (ho Mexican war,
however, his patriotism prompted him to bo among
Ihs first to offer his services to the country. Ho
volnnleored as a private soldier ; but President Polk,
confident in his fitness to load as well os in his ardor
to servo, soot him, unsolicited, first the commission
of a colonel, ond then that of a brigadier general in
(he ortnv of (ho United Stales. In (his now and
untried position his intelligence and gallantry won
for him tho high commendations of tho Commander
in-chief, and his manly and soldier like, but generous
and urbane deportment, tho respect and oflbclion of
his subordinates and tho whole rank and file of the
army.
On his return from Mexico ho again declined
repeatedly proffered political honors, and upon
tho occasion of his unanimous nomination by tho
Democratic Slalo Convention as (heir first choice
for President of tho United Slates, ho expressed very
decidedly his.wish that his name might not bo agg.
gestod for that office. Tho General Convention of
the democracy of tho Union have, however, econ fit
to reverse that decision, and wo doubt not that (lie
parly throughout the country will unanimously ratify
their choice.
(£j*Fioe growing weather just now.
■WIIiIIAM n, KING*' >
This gcnilbmaa has received thd hominallpn ofj
tlio Democracy of tho nation for Vico President of
Iho United Slates,- and it is with peonliar gratified
lion vjc announce, (his fad. As early as 1839, tyo
placed his name at tbo head of tho columns of iho
paper wo then published, tbo Harrisburg "State Ctp
itol Gazette” and advocated his just cldimsld this
office., There is pa better, no purer manlivingillnn
Willjamß. Kino, of Alabama.' Ho Is undoubtedly
the roan for (bat position. Wo bavo iho pleasure of
his personal acquaintance, and havo known him po*
litically sinco onr boyhood. He is ‘ hotvj ond has
been' fora great number ofyears,alJpiicd Stafra
Senator from Alabama, and is at present^'the P«ii*
dent pro. tem. of Iho Senate, position- by
occupied for maoy-ycars. Ho is s plaiafftan bis
manners, of strong mind, and scu'nd prinoipfcs. >(le
bns been a uniform ’and unwtyoribg'Democrat, oyd
baa had great experience in public affairs. 'Hb Is\
native of North Caroline, and, wben.quito youngs
served ,the people of that State in their Legislature*
and always possessed their confidence. Ho after,
wards emigrated to Alabama, wboro bis capacity
and qualifications were soon discovered, Shortly
after ho settled in that State, tho people placed him
In public life, and that ho i& worthy of their favor,
their continued confidence and support afford ample
testimony. In short, ho is a gentleman of groat
popularity, ond bis nomination will bo baited with
delight by the American Democracy. Wo shall,
during tho campaign, lake occasion to speak of Mr.
Kino more at length. 'Wo know bis whole history
and shall tako pleasure in making hie life and pub*
Ho acts familiar to our readers. In the moan time
wo copy tbo following editorial article from our pa*
per of 1839:
»IwO»««oOiiitIwi OoieltD-Jubo S 3, 1833
THE VICE PRESIDENCY*
There is ono characteristic principle which has
always boon the bond of safely to (ho Democratic
party, am) has contributed moro to crown its con
secutive efforts with brilliant succoa, than almost
any portion of its creed. Wo allude to the manner
in which oil nominations for office aro discussed—
the spirit of forboaranco and self-denial in which
the seporato claims of candidates are put forth—to
the willingness, at aH limes, to submit to the doclored
and Iniclligibio will of tho majority. Instead of the
ambitious wrangling which has aided federalism to
look for overthrow in place of conquest,,lt has boon
a first, and reigning, and settled principle with tho
democracy, to select that man who shall beat pro
mote the interests of the common country, and bo
most congenial to (ho wishes of tho majority.
Such is tho evident temper in which tho question
of tho Vico Presidency has been taken up. While
it continues to animate those who lake an interest
in tho mailer—and it would be singluar if it did nut
—we have no fears, however slight, about the rcsultr
1 ho narno of William R. Kino, of Alabama, and
of John FoasTTit, of Georgia, have been apycrally
recommended. They are both good men—
Democrats—both possessed of great minds : and a
enoleo between two such characters TsnofVasUy (6
make.- If tbo nomination of ono, howcTor vlf'calcu
lated to promote tbo welfare of tho parly more titan
that of the other, as Democrats wo should not hesi
talc. It is, therefore, with this consideration, that
wo have nailed tho name of WILLIAM R. KING
loour mast-head. Wo bclicvo him to bo the strong
man ; wc believe him to bo tho man who can moto
effectually unite tho clashing elements of Southern
interests upon tho Democratic cause.
1 Mr. Kino hails from a Democratic Sluts. 110 is
i also a native of North Carolina, and is tho only man
who can secure the doctoral vole of that Slate.—
Ho is a statesman of oxlraordinury popularity in tho
’ South, and is there regarded as ono of its noblest
• and most efficient champions, ills public life is tho
f history of Ins political virtues. Ho never wondered
- between right and wrong. Ho nevor hesitated about
selecting the true side of any groat question. As the
friend of Andrew Jackson, ho is known every where.
A Senator for a number of years, ho has always de
clined office to serve his Stale in that great branch
of tho national councils.
Bui, in naming William R. Kino as our prefer
ence, we dp not avow uny disclinution to support any
other gentleman whom tho N a l ion a 1 Convention may
recommend. No ! wo shall devoto our energies to tho
gicguoiuot »p«;p«w^.^; U a-nnmingted..hvi|i L a|. body.
We have only thought it proper thus oany, to' aVOW
our own opinion on an important question.
“ The Towns Hickory of (be Granite Hills.”
The nomination of Pierce is a glorious termina
tion of tho labors of the Baltimore Convention.
There is not the man throughout the Union who
possesses more of the spirit and character of An
drew Jackson than Franklin Pierce, of the noble
old Granite Slate. His name is a lower of strength.
His nomination is equivalent to success.
With Young Hickorv of ms Granite Hills
for tho standard-bearer, and the old Jacksonian
motto of RETRENCHMENT AND REDUCTION Of THE
POWER AND PATRONAGE or THE FEDERAL GOVERN.
ment inscribed upon it, another glorious Jackson
victory awaits us.
True Democratic Responses.
Wo copy with high gratification from lha Bahi.
( extra ) the following paeaago from tho re
port of-tho proceeding, of tho convention subsequent
to the nomination ofGoncral Pierce, and pending tho
ballot for tho vico presidency :
During a pause in taking of the ballot, the follow
ing despatches were read to (lie convention :
From STEPHEN A DOUGLASS: “Icoogralulito
the Democratic party upon tho nomination; and
Illinois will give FRANKLIN PIERCE a larger
majority than any other Stale in the Unton.”
from General CASS: “A good nomination, that
uf General PIERCE. 1 shall support it heartily."
From General HOUSTON : “ An excellent notni.
nation; it will unite the whole democracy."
From tho democrats of Washington : “ Nino
cheers for Franklin Pierce."
Wo cannot doqbl that, could the other candidates
and oilier democratic associations havo been hoard
in time, they would ati of them have sent similar
messages of congratulation and confidence.
Cholera Among rue Troops. — A letter from Fori
Leavenworth, to the Bt. Loula Republican, dated the
17lh, reoioved on llio 26th, convoys informition of
tlio existence of (ho cholera among llio recruits inlon
ded foi (ho army in New Mexico. They loft St. Lou :
Is two or three weeks since, to the number of about
300. This letter says; “From a report received
from Major Steen last niglil 1 learn that Ills time/)'
was arrested by the prevalence of cholera in his cum.
mind. Thera had been nine fatal oases, and yester
day the surgeon reported forty-seven men under treat
ment for that disease. ” This report would show a
very general prevalence of (ho disease.
Serious Charge.— Tho Frederick Herald states!
(list Dr F. Beecher, of (hat city, was arrested on
Tuesday upon a charge of having committed a name
less outrage on (ho person of Mrs. Dennis, a married!
German woman, who resides a few miles west of!
Frederick. The accused was taken brfuro his honor, 1
Judge Nelson, and held to bail in tho sum of 9 1.500, 1
to answer-the charge at the next term of tho Circuit j
Court and was committed (n default af'bsil. Tho
outrage is alleged to have been committed in tho
office of the doctor, In tills city, where Mrs. Dennis
had called, on Monday last, for the purpose of procu-1
ring the medical advice and service of Dr. Docchor. I
John Wise, of Lancaster, the celebrated Aeronaut
proposes to make a balloon oseonsion in Lancaster,
on Aoriebac/c,.during the coming summer. _
A Liverpool paper says; “Tho wild
game of tho American swamps, forests and prairies,
oro now regularly offered for sale in our markets.
Nearly every packet of (ho Cunard linp that arrives
In our river brings a supply of American partridg
es as largo as grouse, wild turkies and canvass
backed ducks, which meet a reedy sale.
• DEMpCHAno NATIONAL CONVENTION. '
FIRST' DAY'S'PROCIEEpiNGS.
Temporary firganizalton—Mppoiniment of Com
,n millets. •
Baltimore, Juno 1.
Notwithstanding the apparently ample arrange
ments made by the Committee with regard to .scat
I for the delegates) the eupernomerarles.or alternates
lore'so numerous, that U was soon evident'some
farther accommodations would have, to be provi
ded) or the alternative adopted, of excluding all
but the actual number that each, of the States are
entitled to.
, • Not more than one half of the delegates-were
enoMcfi to find seats on the platform, and hund
reds had crowded upon it, not entitled to seats.—
‘Virginia, alone, has 120 Delegates present, and
I Mississippi has 46.
j •At 12 o'clock, B. F. Hallett, called the Con
vention to order, and, as a matter of form, pro
ceeded 10 read the call, made for the Convention,
dated Washington, Jan. Ist, 1853. Ho then re
sumed:
y In pursuance of this call, you are assembled
com the various States. I now.propose lb sug
gest to you that you stand In the positions now oc
cupied by you,> of nnion of the Democratic party
throughout the Union, to preserve and maintain
this Union. [Applause.] It remains for mo to
tall upon you to nominate for President pro tern,
n this Convention.
\ Mr. Bright, of Indianna, nominated Genera)
Homulous M. Saunders, of North Carolina, and
this was carried by acclamation.
\Mr, Saunders was then conducted to the chair
by Messrs. Bright and K£TTLGwcLL,oflhe Com
mittee of arrangements.! • / ■;
General Saunders said—
hahor of selecting mo as Chairman of ihiTCon
j vtajion, with a view to the perfect organization, 1
Under my heartfelt thanks. Coming, as we do,
from every section of this vast Republic,'repre
senting the Democracy of this Union, extending
tram Mainololho Capes of Florida, and reaching
of Texas to California,] flatter
myself will hero occur to disturb the har
mony, order and the cr ) necessary,
so important, to a sui of the busi
ness of this Convcn |—and that
all will unite as one r example to
be followed elsewhen lecessary to
lead to success and v he impress
ion that (his course and that a
reasonable degree of served, and
knowing, as 1 do, thi »f the Chair
will be supplied by it ' this body,
1 am prepared to receive any motion necessary for
the temporary organization of this Convention.
Col. Py att, of Tennessee, Messrs. D'rnbs and
Dale?, of Mississippi.and Stewart, of Indianna,
were appointed Secretaries.
The Rev. J. Campdei.l White, of the Episco
pal Church, was called upon, and delivered an
appropriate prayer.
Evening Session. — Jacob Thompson, Esq.,
Chairman of (he Committee ort Organization, re
ported the following as (he permanent officers of
the Convention, viz:
Hon. JOHN W, DAVIS, of Indiana.
’Tice Presidents —John Irwin, Alabama; Samu
el C. Rnanc,A rknnsas ; Henry A. Lyons, Cali
fornia ; James T. Pratt, Connecticut; Charles
Wright, Delaware; John Branch, Florida ; Joseph
Say, Georgia; James Foley. Louisiana; Dr.
Charles Johnson, Illinois { George Gillespie, Iowa;
Levi Tyler, Kentucky ; Emile Lessiere, I.oulsi:
ana; Amos W, Roberts, Maino; -Edward Lloyd,
Maryland; Henry 11. Childs, Massachusetts;
Elon Parnswonh, Michigan; John B. Nevjit.
Alisstssippi; V. A. James, Missouri; Samuel
Tilton, New Hampshire; David H. Craig, New
Jersey ; Zidock Pratt, Now York; Weldon U.
Edwards, North Carolina; William Medlll.Ohlo;
David Lynch, Pennsylvania ; Welcome U. Lay
less, Hhode Island; Cave Johnson, Tennessee;
Ashbel Smith, Texas; David A. Smalley, Ver
mont; Charles Yancey, Virginia; Wilson Dewey,
Wisconsin.
Secretaries —Edmond C. West, of New York ;
S. C. Pratt, Tennessee; E. Barksdale, Missis
sippl; William Stewnn, Indiana ; Patrick Grit
tendon, Connecticut ; William A. Hockas, Illi
nois ; Edward D. Bartlett, Kentucky; Lucius Y.
Lusk, Louisiana; Samuel H. Arye, Now Hamp
shire; Oliver S. Devvev, North Carolina: Ra«.u
--4 i>. r-dnerson, Pennsylvania; C. Pryor, Vir
ginia ; David Noggle, W jsconsin.
The committee tilso reported the following res
olntions :
Resolved , That the rules of llio Mouse of Repre
sentatives, as far as applicable lor the Government
of the Convention, be adopted as the rules of this
Convention.
Resolved, Thai two-thirds of the whole number
of votes given, shall be necessary to n nomination
of candidates for President and Vice President of
the United Stales, by this Convention.
Resolved, I hat in voting upon any question,
which may arise in the proceedings of this Con
vention, the voles shall be lahon by Slates, at the
request of any one Stale; each State to bo entitled
to the number of votes to which each Stale is enli
- tied in the next Electoral College, without regard
to the number of Delegates in attendance. The
manner in which said vote is to bo cast, to bo de
cidedly the Delegation of each State by itself.
After reading the report, all of it except the res
olution relative to the two thirds rule, was concer
t'd in. Tho Uvo-ihirds rule was afterwards adopt
ted, which result was received with long continued
applause. A Committee was then appointed to
wail upon tho President elect, of ihd Convention,
and inform him thereof. Tho Committee quickly
discharged their duty, and (he Hon. John W. Da
vig, the President elect, having reached tho plat
form, was received with demonstrations of enthu
siastic applause.
When quiet was obtained* Mr. Da vie addressed
(he Convention as follows :
Gentlemen of the Democratic National Oonven
lion—-1 return you my sincere and cordial ac
knowledgements for the honor conferred by calling
me to preside over your deliberations. Although
I not altogether unused to the duties of the Chair, I
'approach It on this occasion with great doubts as
to my success in presiding over so largo an assem
bly, But in my attempts to discharge the arduous
duties, 1 ask you to boar in mind that good old
maxim, " Order is Heaven’s first law.” [Ap
plause.] I shall call largely for your forbearance
—may 1 not say—l ask for tho exercise of a high
er and purer Christian virtue, called forgiveness,
not only towards the Chair, but (owarde one anoth
er, I ask plso, and conjuro you as fellow Demo
crats, embarked in tho great cause of Democracy,
to remember the obligations that rest upon you as
a parly to promote harmony,conciliation and com
promise. “ Everything for principle—nothing for
men,” 1 again thank you, gentlemen. [Re
newed Applause.]
Amid much confusion, the Vico Pjceidents
wended their way through the dense crowd, and
at last got snugly scaled upon the platform.
Mr. F. Creighton, moved a reconsideration of
the vote by which thotwo-lhlrderule was adopted.
A motion was matlo to lay that motion on tho
table.
Mr. Elias Brown, in tho name of tho Maryland
Delegation, moved that (ho vote be taken by
Slates, and (his proposition mol a worm reception.
The President, in reply to a question, said that
those who voted aye would vote to retain the two
thirds rule.
The Slates were called, beginning with Maine,
and all of them unanimously responded, through
a member of each delegating aye, with tho ex
ception of tho New York Delegation, which gave
three votes in tho negative, and Ohio which oast
lon, "
Tho President stated the result—Yens, 383;
Nays, 13, At this there was renewed demonstra
tions of Joy.
A motion was. hero made, and carried, that a
Committee of five bo appointed to act In conjunc
tion with tho Osmmittce of Arrangements, with a
vlow to the boltorncoommodation of the delegates.
At 7 o’clock, (ho Convention adjourned until to
morrow morning, 'at 10 o’clock.
BBOOND DAY.
Baltimore, Jane 3,
Tbs Convention was called to order by (he Presi
dent, at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Dr. of the
Presbyterian Church, delivered an appropriate pro;*
or. - ■
The President said (ho first business In order, , was
the calling (or reports.
Mr. Harden, of Indiana, offered the following fee*
olution, . ~5,;.,
Retolved', 1 - That a coramitle of one.from each
State, bo'appointed 10-roporl persons to.constitute
tho Democratic General Committee.
The resolution was adopted. ; ’
, Mr. CrarlkTk offered the following, viz:
Retolved, That il ls the duly of the Federal Gov.
crnmont, bo fur ns its power extends, In secure to each
section of the Confederacy the undisturbed enjoy,
mcnl of its constitutional rights; and that a rigid
and faithful enforcement of tho act passed on the 18th
of September, 1850, providing for the reclamation of
fugitives from labor, is so indispensably necessary
to tho perpetuity of (he Union, that all attempts (0
impair Its efficacy, or weahen its guarantees, should
bo discountenanced and resisted by every well-wisher
of the republic. . y. ,
This was received within outburst of enthusiasm,
and was on motion laidAta the table, and ordered to
bo printed. (
Mr. Bright snbmUleqtho following resolutions,
and asked that they bo'pjiotcd for the use of tho
Convention, viz: ' '“v.
lietolted, That the Ddtnocratitrparty of tho Union'
failhfol now oa in times past—to the compacts of tty
Federal Constitution, regard it as a primary duty (0
abide by tho series of measures known ae tho Com*
promise, and will deprecate any attempt to impair
thoir efficacy, oa lending to weaken tho bonds of our
National Union.
Retolved, That tho Fugitive Slave Law. being in
strict occordsnco to tho requirements of tho Const!
tution, its continuance and maintenance aro doman.
ded as an act of jusljco to the Slates and people of
tho Sooth, and as a guananleolo all tho scolionsof
our beloved that the constitutional rights of
none shall ever bo impared.
Reports from Committees wore next announced
as in order, when Mr. Thompson, of Mississippi, said
it was evident that somo uf tho delegations were not
prepared to designate their Committees. This was
the oaso in which hi* Slate stood, and until tho Com
mittee on Credentials make their report, nothing
could be done in (his particular.
In order that an opportunity might be offorded (o
(bo Committee of Arrangements to improve tho ac
commodations for members, tho Convention took a
recess until 5 o*clock.
Evening Session.—The President called the Can
vcniion to nrder at 5 o’clock ; but it was a long time
before there was sufficient quiet to allow tho irons,
action of business.
The Convention proceeded to appoint the Com
mittee. as provided by tho resolution adopted this
morning, to whom shall bo referred all resolutions in
relation to the Creed or Platform of the Democratic
party.
Mr. Degro, of Mew York, offered tbo following
resolution:
Resolved, That in oar opinion the public domain
belongs to tho people of the United States, and that
Congress has power to dispose of it fur tho benefit of
the people, and we therefore bclicvo (hat it would bo
conducive to (ho common welfare of tho people and
of the government, to give limited portions to every
actual settler, to be inalienably enjoyed.
This was referred to the Committee on resolutions,
without debate, in accordance with the resolution
Authorising (he appointment of a committee on tho
Democratic creed of platform.
Mr. Nabers, to tost tho sense of (ho Convention,
offered (ho following: a
Retolved , That this Convention wilt not go into a
nomination for President and Vico President, until
tho platform of the party is laid duwn. [Applause.]
An adjournment took place at 7 o’clock, until 9
o’clock, to morrow morning.
The Convention re-assembled ol 9 o’clock thi*
morning, ond after aome preliminary business, pnu
cccded to ballot for a Presidential candidate, with
the following result:
THIRTY-FOURTH BALLOT,
Baltimore, June 3. Cass,
THIRD DAT,
Tho Convention was called to order at 9 o’clock,
the hall and the galleries being crowded to ex
cess. The meeting was opened by a prayer from
Rev. J. Campdell Whyte.
The report of the Committee on Credentials, so
far as related to (ho Georgia delegation, was
adopted n ithout debate. It allows the two sets of
delegates to unite and cast the vote of (he Stale.
Hon. Cavb Johnson submitted a resolution to
go into a ballot for candidates for President and
Vico President of the United Slates, (hisafternoon
at 4 o’clock.
A motion was made to amend it so as to go into
a ballot forthwith.
Doth propositions were laid on the table.
General Combaudi* *<>•« «nd moved to ro-conald
er so much of the report of the Committee on Cre
dentials as relates to South Carolina. The report
entirely excludes that Slate from the floor.
Tho Chair decided that General CoMatANDEn
was not a member of tho Convention, and therefore
was not entitled to make any motion.
Mon. Cave Johnson's motion was amended, so
as to proceed forthwith to ballot for a candidate
for the Presidency. The following is the result
FIRST BALLOT
Alabama
Buchanan,
Cass, 6
Mississippi.
Buchanan, 7
Missouri.
Arkansas.
Buchanan,
California.
Weller,
Casa, 9
New Hampshire.
Cass, 4
Douglass, 1
New Jersey.
Cass, 7
New York.
Connecticut.
Cass,
Buchanan,
Douglas^
Houaion,
Delaware.
Pass,
Marcy,
Cass, 3
Florida.
Douglass, 3
Dickinson, 1
Georgia,
Buchanan. 10
Indiana.
Lane, 13
North Carolina.
Buchanan, 10
Ohio,
Cass, 10
Douglass, 9
Duller, 2
Houston, 2
PeNNSYLYANfA.
Buchanan, 27
Rhode Irland.
Cass, 3
Marcy, 1
Tennessee.
Illinois,
Douglass,
lOWA.
Cass, ’ ' 2
Douglass, 2
Kentucky.
Cass, 12
Louisiana.
Cass,
Buchanan,
Cass,
Maine,
Houston, 4
Vermont.
Cass, 5
Buchanan, 3
Maryland.
Gass, 5
Virginia.
Buchanan, 15
Wisconsin.
Cass, 8
Massachusetts.
Cqss, 0
Douglass, 1
Matey, 2
Houston, 1
Cass,
Dodge,
LATION.
RECAPITI
Total.
Cass, 110
Buchanan, 93
Douglass, 20
Muroy, 27
Butler, 2
Whole number of volet
choice, 192.
Houaion,
Lane,
Dickinson, 1
Dodge, 3
Weller, 4
is, 288. Necessary to a
lALLOT.
SECOND
118
Houston, 6
Lane, 13
Dickinson, I
Dodge, 3
Case,
Buchanan,
Douglass,
Mercy,
Butler,
ALLOT.
Marcy, 26
04 I The real nearly as bo
-21 f fore.
FOURTH BALLOT.
116 1 Duller,
89 I Houston,
31 I Lano,
26 I Dodge.
FIFTH BALLOT.
1)4 Duller,
68 Houston,
34 Lone.
20 Dodge,
SIXTH DALLOT.
114 Houston,
88 l^ane,
34 Dodge,
SO Dickinson,
THIRD I
119
Cass,
Buchanan,
.Douglass,
Gass,
Buchanan,
Douglass,
Marcy,
Cass,
Buchanan,
Douglass,
Marcy,
Cass,
Buchanan,
Duglass,
Morey,
Duller,
The 7ib and SthTjallota were the eameas thd
6th. '■ ", - tj| ; ' , ...
Evening <SV£iidh.~Tfie Convenilohire-assem
bledal'4 o’clock, and had’aovenaddlttpnal'baliou
ings for the with the following result:
•.. .. BALLOTXINGS..
. 9th 10th ilih I2lh 13lh 14lh'15th
Übbs, 112 111 101, 08 98’ '99 99
Buchanan, . 87 86 87 88 87' ,BTv 87
Douglass, > 40 r .' 60i ,61 V6l 61 51
Marc/, . „ 28.,-S8„ 27 . 27,. .- .26 .90. 86
Lana, 13 f i U - 13 ~ IS M 3 13' 13
Houston, . . .; 8 ,10 , 8 . .9; \jlO. ,v 10 ./iO
Dickinson,' ,1. I ,L. t ~1 - I'., i
Butler, *1 I; ; l , 1 ,i. -1 . ; |. ■ .
On the eleventh ballot the Missouri Delegation,
which had on the ten previous ballots voted-for
Gen. Cabs, all voted for Judge Douglass, and io
continued throughout the farther, balloting*.'
Two. more ballotings .were then held vtfthrthe
following result : > ;V- J .
SIXTEENTH BALLOT.
Cass, 1 99 Houston,
Buchanan, 87 Lane,
Uouglass, * .61 Butler,.
Mercy, 36 Dickinson,'
. The 17ih ballot tho same as the I6th«.
: A motion to adjourn uhtill 0 o’clock tomorrow
morning was then made and prevailed, and the
Convention adjourned; " " %,i
FOURTH DAY.
Baltimore, Jane 4,
The Convention re-assembled al9o’clooHand re
sumed the balloting for a candidate.for the Presi
dency, During the forenoon eight more unsuc
cessful ballots were had, making 26 up to (he ad
journment. The following is the result so far as
tho three highest candidates 6re concerned: '
U?/A Ballot- Gaea, 96; Buchanan, 85; Doug
lass, 66. Scattering, 60.
19/A Ballol—~C&sB, 69; Buchanan,'ss; Doug
lass. 03, Scattering 61.
20/A BdUnt —Cass, '81;' Buohanan/93; pddg
lass, 67. Scattering 60. ’ ' ■ -
2lst Ballot— Pass; 60 ; Buchanan, 102$ Doug
lass, 64. Scattering 62. ' * • ‘
92 d Ballot—C& 89, 43; Buchanan, 104
lass, 77. Scattering 64. ’ . ;
93d Ballot—Ca ss, 37; Buchanan, 103; Doug
lass, 60. Scattering 79.
• 24/A Ballot— Cass, 31; Buchanan, 103; Doug
lass, 80. Scattering 73.
25/A Ballot —Cass, 34 ; Buchanan, 101, Doug
lass, 81. Scattering 72.
2G/A Ballot— Cass, 33 ; Buchanan, 101Dong
lass, 80; Butter, 24; Marcy 26; Houston, 10;
Lane, 13; Dickinson, I*. ' ■ r
Adjourned to 4 o'clock, P. M.
Tlio Convcrition again met at 4 o'clock, and pro
ceeded to ballot with the following reaull:
27th, 28th, 29th,' 30thl 31«, 82d,'33d.
Casa, 33 28 27 33 64 ’9B 199
Buchanan, 98 06 93 91 83 74 *73
Douglass, 65 88 91 93 93 80 60
Marcy. 96 26 26 26 26
Houston, 9 11 12 12 9 8 >a,! H
Out ter, 24 25 25 20 17 I 1 1
bans. 13 13 13 13 0 0 •’ 0
Dickinson, 1 1 1 1
The Convention then, at 7 o’clock, adjoruned Un
til 9 o’clock to-morrow morning.
Buchanan,
Douglass,
Marcy,
TtllfcTY FIFTH BALLOT.
Cass. 131 Dickinson, %
Buchanan, 39 Fierce, 15
Douglasss, £2 Houston .5
Marcy, 44 Butler, ~1
Virginia casMicr vote for Franklin Pierce, which
consed much sensation.
Ballots were then taken in quick'succession and
resulted as follows:
X 37. 38. 3ft. 40. *l. 42. 43. 44. 45. 40. 47, 48.
Cass. 123)20 llfttOO 107 107 101 101 JOtM'TS ?* 7 i
Buchanan, 28 28 2828272727372727 288828
Donslata, 43 34 33 33 33 33 33 3ft 23 33’ 33 33 33
Marcy. 03 70 84 85 03 85 85 81 01 07 08 05 OS'
Hdiuton. 5 s 55SSSS5 5 50.]
Butler. 1 1 1 I 1 I 1,, 1 ■ 1 1 O, T-.l
Pierce, 30 20 £9 29 29 29 29 29 29 SO 41 4ft 49
Dickinson, 1 111 1111 111 I'J
Kino. 100
Doyil, . I
FORTY-NINTII BALLOT.
Pierce,
Cues,
Houston,
Ii therefore oppeared (hat General Fiuivki!(V
Pierce, of New Hempshlrr, was nominated as lh6
Democratic candidate Tor President of the United
Stales, by a vote nearly unanimous. •
At toon at the nomination was known outside of
the door, a national salute was 6rcd in froDt of lhs
I In l|.
Michigan.
THo Convention tt 3 o’clock, adjounred aotii'4
o’clock. . .
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention.assembled at 4 o’clock.and prtf>
cccdcd to ballot fur a candidate for the Vice Preai'
dcncy, and (ho firjit ballot resulted as follows: ■.< '
FIRST BALLOT. - ‘
Wm. R. King, Ala , 126 Pillow, Tenn.,
Wm. O, Butler, Ky., 2? Alchinson, Mo., ' • 2$
Strange, N. C.. 23 Djvis, Ind., .9
Downs, La.,_ .30 Cobb, Ga f .
Weller, Ohio, 28 , tv-.x.
The Convention then proceeded to a second hsßoff
when William R. Kino, of Alabama, was nopil*
nated.
King, 277 | davis, Mitt, n. 4
On motion, tho nominations for President «04-
Vico President were unanlntausly concurred in,-
Mi. BYouu), of Tennessee, chairman of tins Coni'*
miiteo on Rcsololions, submitted a platform, tbs
some in substance aa tho old platform, with the ad*
dition of endorsing tho Compromise at great length.
It was adopted almost unanimously, by the.Conven*
lion, under the operation of the previous question,
Mr. Ilallcil, cluirnun of the Comnutle for lbs
nomination of the Democratic National Convention',
reported (hat the next Democratic NationalConven*
(ion meet at Cincinnati!, and that each Stale bd end*
lied to double (ho number of delegates that each,is
entitled to electoral volet*, and the National Conven*
lion shall provide for tho designation of tbe time and
imko the necessary arrangcmcnls. .
The report was adopted, executing that portion
relating to the number of delegate* to tbo next Con*
vontion. I ....
Tho Convention then, after appointing i Commit*
lee to inform tho Candidates of. their nomination,
and a Democratic National Committe, consisting of
one from each Stale, adjourned, tine die, with.ninf
hearty cheers for tho cause and its candidates, ~ „
[W* shall publish (he resolutions of the Con*
venlion in our next.] ...
Texas.
Total.
Bcholan returod to Select School as tbo Hire*
beat:
No. 11., For, March 1852.—Raphael Smcad, Vfat,
11. Smith, Samuel Dcomor.
Juno.—James Graham, Albert R.Uhcoip, Raphael
Smoad.
No. 12. March.-r-Lydia Richard*, Marjr Fetter,
Mary VVeirloh.
Juno.—Anna C. Halbori, Anna Dobson, Marion
Van Hoff.
No. 13. March.—Jano V. Smoad, Martha Han
nan, Anna C. Riiior.
Juno.—Laura -Phillips, Sabina Rohror, Mary
Weaver.
No. I4t March 1852.—Samuel Dltnor, James D 1
Long, Robert Carmony,
Juno.—Thomas Parker, John Robinson,
Hciscr.
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13
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No. 15. Female High School for April, 185?.
Mary A. Hughes, Elizabeth C. Sipend, Julia C r
Goullaghcr. J. HAMILTON,
Juno 10,1852. Secretory, ‘
Strange Stout.—Dayard Taylor soya In one of
his loiters from Africa,(hut ho heard of a “ country
of doge’* in Arabia whoro tho women wore in «M re*,
spools human, but the men have faces like doge, claws/
to their foot and tails like monkfcye. They could,
not apeak, but carried on conversation bywaggiho'
thalr lalla.' This ludiotaua'aocourtt la nodobbttrtmj
for Dr. Werno,e Gorman traveller, (elli precisely thv
•amestbry.' " ‘ *• ,* ;■* ■ -
FIFTH DAY-
130 Butler,
49 Houston,
63 Dickinson,
281 I Douglass,
2 I Morey,
SECOND BALLOT.
Public Schools*
10
13
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