The Daily Union

Democratic City Convention:

Baltimore, June 1, 1848.

The convention met at 8 o'clock, P. m., at Democratic Hall, South street, and temporarily organized by calling Col. M. I. Cohen to the chair, and appointing Dr. F. L. Grammer secretary.

On motion, the convention proceeded to elect, by ballot, permanent officers, when the following gentlemen were selected, viz:

For President—Col. H. S. Sanderson, of the 5th ward.

For Vice Presidents—1st. Elisha Harrington, 6th ward.

2d. C. A. Leloup, 17th ward. 3d. James J. Lawn, 20th ward.

4th. Philip C. Friese, 11th ward. 5th. Andrew Martin, 12th ward.

Secretaries—William A. Stewart, 6th ward. John Carson, 4th ward.

Corresponding Secretary—Charles Soran, 9th ward.

Sergeant-at-Arms—George Hall.

After the election of officers, the following resolutions were offered, viz.:

Resolved, That the members of this convention, in responding to the nominations of the national convention, do so not only without reserve, but with their whole hearts—recognising in its action a triumph of patriotism which gave to the people their unmistakable and declared choice for the highest trust in their gift, and the most exalted station in the world.

Resolved, That in Lewis Cass, the "old chief," (as he is affectionately called by the people of the west,) in his personal history and public career, mutually illustrating and adorning as they do the responsibilities of each position of life, we find all that can command the homage of the American citizen, inspire respect for unsullied private character, great ability, or invaluable public services.

Resolved, That, springing from the masses of the people, we rejoice to feel and to know, that in his pilgrimage through life—advancing, step by step, until he has reached his present exalted attitude—there never has been any forgetfulness, upon his part, of those early associations and sympathies with the people, which even patriotism may sometimes forget, in the "pomp and pride of power."

Resolved, That by his treaties with the Indians, he has added thousands of miles to our northwestern territory; and by his firmness and ability, admonished the kingly courts of Europe, that although they might hold their own subjects in bondage, there was a free people beyond the Atlantic, who had the power and the will to preserve the "freedom of the seas."

Resolved, That in William O. Butler we have a name, and for our candidate the descendant of that name, which was consecrated by the lips of Washington. The posterity "of his five Butlers" have reflected the patriotism of their ancestors; and are now known as the heroes of three wars.

Our Butler, the Bayard of them all, is distinguished alike for his patriotism and chivalry, courage and wisdom, private virtues and public usefulness.

Resolved, That the democracy of the Union have never had presented to them a higher or purer ticket.

Resolved, That we pledge to the State of Maryland, that if the counties will do their duty, as we will do ours, the success of Cass and Butler within her borders will but herald the triumph of reform—our motto being "Cass, Butler, and reform."

Colonel M. I. Cohen moved to add the following, when they were adopted by acclamation:

Resolved, That in the choice made by the democratic party, of Lewis Cass for the presidency, they have selected a well-tried, firm, decided, and consistent democrat—a patriot who, at the call of his country, has always rallied to her cause; whether in the field, in the cabinet, or representing her interest abroad, he has been one of her most faithful servants.

A motion was then offered and adopted, that the convention assemble at the inner depot of the railroad on Pratt street, on Monday morning next, at 8 o'clock, in order to receive the Hon. Lewis Cass, the democratic nominee for the presidency, who, it is expected, will arrive at Baltimore on that day, and escort him to his lodgings, and that a committee of five be appointed to make the necessary arrangements for that purpose.

The committee consists of Messrs. R. D. Sumstrum, Philip C. Friese, John Carson, C. A. Leloup, Philip L. Moore.

The chair was authorized, by resolution, to appoint a committee of one from each ward, to attend at the lodgings of the Hon. Lewis Cass, and introduce him to his fellow-citizens of Baltimore.

The democracy of the city were at the same time invited to co-operate with the convention in paying this mark of respect to the distinguished patriot and statesman.

After the transaction of other business, the convention adjourned, to meet at democratic hall, on Thursday evening next, the 8th instant, at 8 o'clock p. m.

On motion, it was

Resolved, That the above proceedings be published in the Republican & Argus, the German democratic papers in Baltimore, and Washington Union.

H. S. SANDERSON, Pres't

F. L. GRAMMER, Secretary.

* To be announced hereafter.