Daily Alta California, Volume 3, Number 204, 24 July 1852 — [From our own Correspondent.] Proceedings of the Democratic State Convention. [ARTICLE]

[From our own Correspondent.]

For Proceedings of the Democratic State Convention.

First Day.

Benicia, July 20, 1852. Pursuant to a call of tho Democratic State Committee, the delegates chosen from the different counties of the State assembled at Benicia, in the Presbyterian church, on Tuesday, July 20th, for the purpose of nominating two Justices of the Supreme Court, one Clerk of the Supreme Court, two Members of Congress and four Presidential Electors. At 11 A. M., a large number of the delegates being in attendance, Judge F. P.Tracy, of Ban Francisco, called the convention to order, and nominated William H. Lyon, of Nevada county, as chairman pro tem. Messrs. Ayres, of Calaveras, Fairfax, of Yuba, Dallas, of Trinity, and Ames, of Sonoma were appointed secretaries pro tem. On motion of Judge Tracy, of San Francisco, one member from each county was appointed to select permanent officers of this convention. Carried. The motion, after some discussion between Gov. Smith and Judge Sutherland, was so amended as to allow each delegation to nominate a member from their number. Before the committee was appointed, a motion was carried that delegates from Senatorial districts have power to appoint delegates in such counties as have failed to appoint. The following persons were chosen as a committee to nominate officers for the Convention: Ban Diego, Col. J. C. Hays ; Monterey, Wm. Roach ; Contra Costa, J.F.Williams; Calaveras, J. Y. Lind ; Placer, J. Walknp ; Butte, W. 8. Sherwood; Solano, R. II Anderson : Los Angeles, T. W. Sutherland ; San Luis Obispo, Dr. Randall; San Francisco, D. C. Broderick ; Taolomne, Jesse Brush; Nevada, Win. Bothwell ; Yolo, H. Griffin ; Klamath,. Thos. J. Roach ; Men-iociuo, Robt. Hopkius; Tulare, F. H. Sanford ; Santa Barbara, Gov. Bmttb ; Santa Clara, D. Devine ; San Joaquin, Geo. Kerr ; El Dorado, J. C. Potter; Yuba, J. A. Paxton; Trinity, J. W. Denver ; Matin, J. G. Stacker ; Colusi, B. H. St. John ; Santa Cruz, D. 8. Gregory; Maripoea, 6. A. Merritt; Sacramento, J. P. Hall : Sutler, P. W. Keyser; Shasta, J. A. Watson ; Sonoma, W. D. Lewis ; Sierra, F. J. MeCann ; Siskiyon, H. D. Ferris. On motion of Judge Sherwood of Butte county, the dif ferent delegations presented their credentials at the Secretary's desk. On motion of Mr. Coffroth of Tuolumne, a committee of firs were appointed to settle the basis of representation • in the new counties. I Messrs. Coffioth, Fairfax, Law, Col. Watson and 8. p\ . Merritt, were appointed as that committee. Evemnu Session— S p. M. Convention called to order by W. H. Lyon, president pro tern. . . The Secretary then proceeded to call the list of delegates whose credentials were handed in. The following persons appeared and answered tv their names : : Sacramento County.— T. J. Henley, V. K. (ieiger, A Kipp, R. Raynes, J. H. MeKune, Cyrus Eowe, L. B. Harris, J. R. Atkins, A. D. Patterson, G. W. Colby, J. C. Tucker, C. P. Nichols, C. C. Sackett, W. T. RUey. J. H. Ralston, R. B. Ellis, J. H. Madden, J. T. Hall, L. Hermance, F. W. Thayer, U. Anderson, Ferris Forman, G U. Carter, J. 8. Bowles — 24. Tuolumne County.— XV. Coffroth, J. C. Bran ton, M J. Smith, O. Carrier, G. Kitterinc, J. M. Wilson, C. E. Denslone, W. B. Dametcn, M. S. Murphy, A Van Vater, 6. H. Dwinelle, L. C. Gunn, 6. Whiting, W. G. HeaUp, W. C. Meredith. Ethan Alien. Je»ae Brush, Charles F. Dodge— El Dorai» County. — George May, G. W. Stafford, John Connesi, T. W. Titus, Wm. Bennett, A. McClorq, Ed. Branson, C. A. Pitcher, Nelson Van Tassel, Ed. rXind, Uaj. G. W. Hook, Dr. Sargent, Geo. Ingham, CCoolidge, Col. Richmond, D. W. Geluicks, Capt. Tuttle, A. Briggs, Dr. Cobea, J. M. Brown, Henry Seaver, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Benedict, J. G. Canfield, D.'C. McKinnev, C. His, W. Cunningham, Col. McDaniels, Col. Cromwell, 3. J. Bryant, Judge Ross, Judge — .12. Sutler County. — Philip Kevser. Santa Clara Count*— C. f . Ryland, John M. Murphy, Davis Devine, John Vlournoy, H. F. Williams, C. 1. Whitin-r, Fletcher Cooper, Mr. Goodlett— Sonoma County.— Martin E. Cook, M. G. Lewis, T. U. Ames, J. E. McNair— Siskiyou County. — McDcrmitt, W. D.Aylett, T. H. Coatei, J. D. Crosby, J. L. Freaner, D. H. Sourcy, H. G. Ferris —

Xevcda County.— AY. T. Barbour, J. R. McCtmueil, XV. Bothwell, H. C. Hodge, W. U Eudicott, W. H. Lyons, W. G. Alban, W. Board, J. C. Palmer, J. 8. Mann, J. C. Wilson, P. L. Moore, J. 8. Osgood, E. P. Wilson— 14.

Placer County.— P. Canney, 8. C. Astin, Joseph Walknp, A. Brouk, R. M. Suow.Jen, John Nve, Col. Hatfield, H. O. Ryersou, Edward Walker, F. A. UiiL A. Flagp, P. W. 1 bomas— lK. San Francisco County. — T. W. Sutber'mnJ, F. Treat, J. H. Taylor, D. Scannell, F. P. Tracy, D. Hoag, A. Ludlam, F. L. Jones, J. E. Addison, 'tf. B. Mills, J. A. Cianghley, J. McDougul, D. C. Broderick, E. McGowan, J. Blair, G. W. Baker, F. A. Gnyder, G. W. Ten Broeck, T. Hayee, Jas. Graves, J. Creij-'hlon, E. W. Corbett, N. 8. Pettit, Thomas Brannan, E. Carpenter, Jcrn Whalen, Wnj. Mason. -27.

Colusi County.— U. H. St. John, A. J. Weaver—'.'. Contra Coeta County. — H. W. Carpenter, John B. Ward, N. Hunsacker, J. F. Williams— 4.

Lot Angeles County. — Elatu Carrington, J. H. Bean, J. L. Brent — 3.

Klamath County. — Judje T. J. Roach. Mariposa Ci/unty.?— Tjiomaa Tborne, S A. Merritt, B. McAlpiu, G. Greene, W. H. Williamson, Alonzo Edwards, C. C. Fioumu---. c. Bell, T. W. White — 9. Marin County. — J. 8. Stocker— l. Montery Cmnlg— Philip A. lioach, I. B. Wall, W. loach, J. Wan-in;.-Surra County.— Y.S. HcCann, H. B. Cassett, D. G. Webber. Dr. C. D. Aikeu, H. McNulty, W. C. Dameron, Francis Cook, 8. P. Dowling, C. H. Cuminings, T. M. Ramsdell, W. G. Still. J. D. Brayfogle, L. C. Johnson, J. M. Gardner, L. Barrlett, Theodore Winters. F. Anderson, J. C.James, Beui. Hall, Geo. Pierson. Calaveras Countu—i. M. Hill, 1. J. Ayres, D. P. Clark, A. 8. Porter." G. E. Youiic, W. S. Os'bom, E. B. Mar y. W. L. McKimin, E. J. Gates, J. R. McCoun, G. W. Harris, W. C. Kibbe, J. D. Davis, J. Y. Lind, B. H. Williams. D. Dunham, J Godfrey, T. D. Grant. J L. gcott, J. 8. Maulsby. Sapa County.— ii. N. Cornwall, R. L. Kilbnri., B. V. Ronney — 3. Srlano County. — 11. M. Auderson, Hsnvj Lee, S. C. Hastings, D. C. Bryan — 4. Santa Cniz County.— T. R. Perlee, Dr. C. P. Stevensou. D. S. Gregory — £ Tulare County'— Thomas Payue, F. 11. Sanford — 2. Yuba Counlij. — M.(Jra-\ E. Edmondson, 11. McQueen. R B. Buchanan. C. H. Bryan. M. SmiUi, W. Walker, J. 6. StebbiuF, M. V. B. Danbv.P. Decker, W. roster, J. A. Paxton, R. J. Powers, S. Abernethy— l4. Yolo Couutv. — G. M. Keene. N. Sharp. E. C. Lane, lames McDowell, H. Gritlith— s. San Ditco County. — CoL J. C. Hays, Wm. Srnitli — ?. San Luts OOi.'po Covnly. — A. Randall. Sin'a Barba-a Cowity. — D Ha.'ie \ A. M. Heslep. Snasta County. — J. M. Cqasam, J. F. Ankenny, James Lemmon, T. WT Dawson, Lr. Titus, W. P. Larrabee, Wm. Robibsou, G. C. Speuce — c. San Jaaq'iin County. — J. C. Edwards, O. C. Emory, I. E. Wbifmore, Wm. Baker, Thomas Baker, James Lynch, B. Y. Clicatham, L. 11. Chalmers, Andrew Leaker, K. C. Bradford. George Kesr, I. Zachariah, P. Itotlieu msh, J. Miles, John McNish, E. B. Batemen — 16. Trinity Count} J. W. Denver, J. It. tVtan, A. J. )allas, J. U. Pkaar, W. Ciinciughau — 5. t County.— C. F. Lett. R. Invinn, J. J. Love, J. >. Law, W. B. St..-. wood. P. Freer, W. B. White, J. H. )ickeuson, G. A ."-.aitu, K. H. Dceriug. Col. Crubbe, F. Jlewart, Thomas Wells, Joha Mctiru.ter. W. Pntterson, lames Sherman. — 10.

locino County. — Robert Hopkins. Alter the call'inn 0,1 the delegates, a motion was made 0 reject Mr. T.W. Wliite. wfae appeared as a sabstiate of Mr._Wilii« tit"is ol Mari|'o»a county. The pro■cedings of that raeatiag nhowed that a majority of tho Ic'.apates alo.ie had the ri.-ht to appoint substitutos. Mr. White was rejected. Mr. Coffroth of Tnolumne county, chairman of the comnittee appointed to repoi^ a basis o* r lade a report that Tulare county vzz c. ,led to 2 votes, .4. Vnba 14, SisHiyou y, K'ljnath 3, and Marin 3 otea. Mr. Law of Butte county, made a minority to'Crt> allawms Toinre county one »ota. tn be taken fr

the number allotted to Mariposa and one additional vote ; that Sierra county is entitled to 13 delegates, and to on« additional delegate : and that Siskiyou is entitled to 7 delegates from the number allotted to Shasta and Klamath, and one additional delegate by reason of separate organization. Tho minority report was accompanied with a resolution establishing the above basis. These reports elicited a very animated and lively do bate, in which Messrs. Coffroth, of Tuolnmne, Ferris, of Siskyoo, Watson, of Shasta, Lott, Smith and Law, of Butte, Bronk. of Placer, Robinson, of Shasta, Sherwood, of Butte, siid Smith, of San Diego, were engaged. The majority report of tho committee was adopted by a large majority. A motion by Judge Sherwood to allow Slmsta and Siskiyou each eight votes, was put and lost. A motion was made that the name of John. G. Chapman be added to the Nevada delegation. The motion meetiug with considerable opposition, it was, on motion of Mr. Heslep, referred to a special committee of five, who were instructed to report at the earliest moment. The following persons were appointed as that commit tee : Heslep, Paxton, Cauney, Hodge and Palmer. Mr. Brush, of Tuolumne, moved that nil substitutes be rejected who cannot show their credentials. Carried. Judge Sutherland, chairman of the committee appointed to select permanent officers of this convention, reported the following persons : fitmillHf JnJgsj Wni. T. Barbour, of Nevada county. Vice Pitlilfntt B. Allen, of Tuolumue county ; A. Lndlaw, of San Fraucisco ; C. Culledge, of £1 Dorado county; \V- Robinson, of Shasta; C. T. Rvland, of Santa Clara ; A. Randall, of San Luis Obispo \ It. H. Deerine, of Butte ; CoL Tborne. of Mariposa. - Sccrttarits.—H. C. Hodge, of Nevada, A. J. DanV-. of Trinity ; J. J. Ayr s, ot Calaveras, and Fred. A. Snydtr, of .San Francisco.

The report of the committee whs adopted, and Gov. McDougall and Col. Merritt, of Mariposa, were appointed to conduct the President to the chair.

Judge Barbour returned his thanks to the Convention in a very neat and pertinent speech, and the officers took their seats.

Judge Sherwood then moved that the convention proceed to vote fur a Member of Congress from the Northern District. Laid on the table.

Gov. McDougoll moved a committee of one from each county to adopt v series of resolutions expressive of the feelings of the convention. The follow ing committee was appointed : Butte, Oeo. X. Smith; Colusi, /Weaver, Contra Costa, H. W. Carpenter ; Calaveras, J. Y. Liud ; E! Dorado, Judge Canfield ; Klamath, T. J. Roach ; Los Angeles, T. W. Sutherland : Maripoea, B. McAlpin ; Marin, James T. Stocker; Meiidocino, Judge Hopkins; Nevada, W. G. Alban ; Napa, R. F. Killborn ; Monterey, Isaac B. Wall ; Placer. H. O. Ryerson ; Sacramento, T. J. Henley ; Shasta, Col. James Watson ; Santa Clara, H. F. Williams ; Santa Barbara. A. M. Heslep ; Santa Cruz, Judge. Per lee; Solano, Harvey Lee; Sonoma, M. E. Cook; Sau Diego, Gov. Smith ; Ban Luis Obispo, Dr. Randall ; San Joaquin, Gov. Edwards ; Butter, P. W. Keyser; Trinity, W. Cunningham; Tuolumne, L. C. Gann; Yolo, H. Griffin ; Yuba, C. H. Bryan ; Sierra, F. J. McCaun ; Talare, Thomas Payne ; Siskiyou, H. D. Ferris ; San Fraocuoo. John McDougal. A motion was then made to reconsider the vote just taken, to wbich there were at least half a dozen amend mentd. A very iLterestinir debate sprung up between Messrs. Broderick, Gov. Smith, Judge Haittnm, Col. Hayden and others in relation to the power of substitutes tohold their seats. Borne dissatisfaction was expressed that citizens of San Francisco should represent several of the lower counties. The credentials ot those who represent the lower counties were then read. Gov. Smith had the floor arguing the legality of those holding seats who were selectuu to cast the vote of San Diego, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.

Ineu, Tuesday Evening, 10 P M. At 8 P. M. the convention resumed its evening session, having adjourned without taking auy action upon the resolution of Mr. Brush, of Tuolumne county. Mr. Bryan of Yuba, moved a resolution that no one speak more than twice upon the same subject. Gov. McDougal moved to amend by inserting that Jefferson's Mauuel and the rules and regulations governing the Assemby of California be adopted. Carried. Dr. Gunu of Tuolumne, introduced a resolution approving of the delegates enrolled of all th« counties except the counties of San Diego, Santa Barbara, Mendocino, San Luis Obispo aud Los Angeles. On motion. His Excellency Gov. BVler was invited to take a seat in the convention. Mr. Hubbs of Tuolnmne, end Walker of Yube, were appointed to conduct him to his seat.

Judge Watson spoke a few minutes but wns compelled to give away on account of the noise. The resolution of Dr. Gunn was adopted. The delegates from Santa Barbara and Mendocino were confirmed. Mr. Tracy of San Francisco, for the purpose of expediting business, introduced a resolution that this convention when it proceed to nominate, do so in the following order: Ist, Juilees of Supreme Court: Sil. Clerk of Suprasna Conrt ; 3d, Members of Congress : and last, four Presidential Electors. The resolution was ameuded by placing Members of Congress first. The yetu nud nays were called and when El Dorado was reached, an objection was made to count votes by counties, when an animated debate sprung up, betu'een Mr. Couness of El Dorado, Mr. Henley of Sacramento, Judge Baker and Mr. Broderick of San Francisco. Each insisted upon immediate action, and disclaimed »ny intention of retarding business. Duriug the remarks oi Mr. Broderick he made some severe personal illusion to a delegate from Sau Francisco, aud was called to order hy the chair. The motion for tho yeas and nays was withdrawn, and tho question decided by the delegates rising. The chair announced, yeas 110, nays 33. So the amendment was adopted. Mr. Walker of Yuba, then moved an amendment that Ifemlieil of Congress should be selected first from the Northern District and then from the Southern District, and also the Judtre for tho long term first, nud then for the short tf nn.

Mr. Bradford, of Sau Joaquiu, moved to lay the amendment on the table, which wa-> uot agreed to. After much noise aud confusion, "in which it was impossible to hear anything, a motion was made to adjourn until 10 A. M. to-niorro\v, which the chairman declared to be carri'-ii.

SECOND DAI.

Bkmcu, July SI. At 10 A. M. tiie convention assembled, agreeably to adjournment. Proceedings read and amended so as to strike out all in relation to the Maripnsa and Nevada difficulties. On motion. CoL Henly, of Sacramento, and Mr. Coffroth, of Tuoinmne, were appointed to invite Rev. Mr. Wood bridge to open the session with prayer. Mr. Woodbridjre came forward and made an appropri ate prayer for the occasion. The resolution of Mr. Walker, of Yuba, was then taken up, and amended by striking oat that part lelative to the long and short terms of the Supreme Judges. The amendment wan accepted and the original resolution adopted. . . It was moved that the convention low proceed to ballot lor a Member of Cougreim from the Northern District. Carried.

Upon the suggestion of Mr. Broderick, those persons cot members pi the convention were requested to withdraw.

Nominations f-.r Coagrau were then aonu-jneed to be in nder.

<iov. ItoDoagal nominate ■! Hon. Joseph W. McCorklo, of Suttcr county. Mr. Phillips nominated, Mr. Miitn.i 8. Latham, of Sacramento. Mr. Peters nomiitiited Mr. Denver, or Trinity, uad Judge Gelnicks nominated Dr. B. F. Keene, of El Dorado.

Mr. May, of El Dorado stated that he was authorized to withdraw the nun of Dr. Kcepo.

The convention then proceeded to vote, with the folluwiii;.' result: Whoie l.unil.or of votes cad. ML of which M. S.Latham received 193; J. W. McCorkle, 7P ; J. W. Denier, 'J?.

Mr. Minos 8. L.vth was declared to be unanimously nominated. - being loudly called upon, he appeared and returned his thanks to tic convention in a very neat and pertinent speech. | The convention then proceeded to ballot for a candidate tor Congress for the souther district. Gen. James .».V««yr, d, of S»n Frandisco. Mil R. P. Hammond, ot

San Joaquiu, and Edward C. Marshall, of Tuolnmne, were ]mt in nomination. Mr. Brodcrick, of San Franeijeo nominated Hon. Thomas B. Van Buren, of San Joaqnin. A sharp debate tlieu ensued between Gov. Smith, of fcjau Diego and Mr. Conness, of El Dorado, in relatiou to persouahues alleged to have been mcd, when Mr. Van Buren appeared on the floor, and desired to be heard. The gentleman stated that about a year ago in this bouse, he was solicited to ran for Congress by 85 delegates, bnt declined. He was a young man, had always been a Democrat, but a great admirer of Henry Clay. He soon came to know tbo difference between the love of party and the love of men. He voted for Mr. Martin Van Buren in 1848, because ha thought that the New l urk Delegation was not fairly treated Id the Baltimore Convention that year. Mr. T.B. Van Bnrcn also stated that he was here nearly four yean ago, and that he had always acted with the Democracy. Ho had heard of charges having been made against him, and now wished that they bo made before him. He said he would support the ticket with all his energy, and then withdrew liis name from the list of candidates. He was listened to with marked attention, and at the conclusion of his remarks was loudly applauded. Mr. Broderick then withdrew the name of the Hon. Thomas B. Van Baron.

The Convention theu proceeded to ballot for a candidate for Congress iv the Southern District, with the following result ; the name of Mr. Marshall o( Tuolumue having been withdrawn by Hon. Jesse Brush. Whole number of votes, S9B. Gen. James A. McDoueal, 165 ; R. P. Hammond, 130 ; E. C. Marshall, S ; A. C. Peachy, 1 ; Scattering, 3. Gen. James A. McDougal was then declared to be the unanimous choice of this convention. The nomine* being called upon, came forward and returned kit thanks in a few appropriate remarks. On motion ol Gov. McDougal, the convention adjourned until S P. M., and the Committee on Resolutions were requested to neat at the Court Honse immediately after adjournment.

KvfcMNG Session, S P. M. Tiie Convention was called to order by the Chairman who announced that the first business in order would be the nomination of a Justice of the Supreme Court for the Northern District iv place of Justice Bennett. Judge Sherwood nominated Justice Hugk C Murray, aud hoped that lie would be nominated unanimously. Mr. Heuly of Sacramento, moved a resolution that each member contribute 62 50 towards defraying the expenses of the convention, and that the residue, alter paying thy expenses far printing, be given to tbo Presbyterian Church of this city. Carried. Judge Hastings of Solauo, seconded the nomination of Judge Murray, and wished his nomination by acclamation. Mr. Bridges ot Nevada, nominated Judge Churchman of Nevada county, but subsequently withdrawn. On motion of Judge Hastings, Hush 0. Murray, was nominated by acclamation for the long term. He appeared in the convention ana returned his thanks for the lionor conferred in a very pertinent speech. The Chairman theu announced the next business in order would be the nomination of a Justice in tho place of Hon. 11. A. Lyons, resigned. Judge Ross of" HI Dorado, nominated, Hon. 8. B. Farwell, of El Dorado.

Mr. Hubbs of Tuolumne, nominated Alex, Anderson of Tuolnmne county. Mr. Jas. Churchman of Nevada, Alex. Wells of Ban Francisco, and A. P. Crittenden of Santa Clara, were pnt in nomination. The following is the result of the first ballot i First Ballot.— Wells hi ; Anderson 38 ; Vat-well 7» ; Churchman 3 ; Crittenden 70. Whole number of votes 2yu ; necesgry to a choice 149. There being no choice, the convention proceeded to a second ballot, with the following result: Second Ballot. — Wells 90 ; Anderson IS ; Farwell 65; Crittenden 106. Whole number of votes L' 96 ; necessary to a choice 149.

There being no choice, the convention proceeded to a 'fkird Balfa.—WeiU 103 ; Anderson 4 ; Farwell 61 ; Critteudcn 130. Whole wuuberaf votes M; necessary to a choice ISO.

The names of Judge Farwell and Anderson were then withdrawn, and the convention proceeded to a Fourth Ballot.— Wells, 149; Crittenden, 147; Churchman, 2. Whole number of votes, 298 necessary to a choico, 150.

There being some dissatisfaction expressed at the last ballot, the convention proceeded to the Fifth Ballot. — Wells, 149 ; Crittenden, 147 ; Scattering, 2. Whole number of votes, 598; necessary to a choice 150.

Before tiie result was announced, some argument arose in relation tv the political faith of Mr. Crittenden. when Mr. May of Xl Dorado changed five votes flora Wells to Crittaoden.

Mr. Crittenden was then invited to address the convention, to explain the charge urged against him of voting against Gov. Bigler, which he acknowledges to have b.-eii tho case, but chose to make no explanation of the reason.

Mr. Alex. Wells was then declared uuanimuußry noiciimirii hy this convention as tho candidate for the short tenu of the Supreme Court. Judge Wells was called upon, or.d returned hit thanks to the convention. The convention then adjourned until 8 P. M. Besecia, U P. M. — Niomt BlTWfff.

Judge Ralbtun, »ne of the Viet- Presidents, took the chair and called the convention to order, at the same time announcing the first business in order to be the election of a Clerk of tin- Snureme Court.

Decretal ji Hodge then made a report of finances, and also mad" a personal explanation iv relation to reports circulated calculated tv injure him in his official capacity. K. H.Tharp of San Francisco, Preston X.. Woodside ol Uaotuey, J. U. Stehbins of Yuba, Wm. Hoskins of Butte, au.i W. U. Marcy of Santa Barbara, were proposed as candidates for the oilice of Clerk of the Supreme Court. The convention thru proceeded to hallot. with the following result: \V"iu. IfllSlilH. 20; P. K. Woodside, 90; J. G. Stcbi.ins, 111 ; B. H. Tharp, CC . VV. G. Marcy, 9. There b«ing no election, the convention proceeded to a second ballot, with the following result : Win. Hoskius. SO; P. K. Woodside, 93 ; J. ii. Stel.biim, U»! K. 11. Tharp, 56 ; W. G. Marcy, 8. There being no choice, Judge Heslep of Santa Barbara withdrew the name of W. (?. Marcy. The uanio of Wm. Hoskius was also withdrawn.

The convention then proceeded to a third ballot, as follows: K. H. Tiiarp. 76; P. K. Woodside. 107; J. G. Stebbios, S9 ; L. 11. Mixner, 16. The name of B. EL Tnarp was theu withdrawn. Hnd juiiui L. Trask of Calaveras was pit>posed. todm Hastings proposed the name of Landing B. Milner of Solano. The fourth ballot resulted as follows i P. K. Wondside, US; L.B. Mizner, 84 ; J. <J. Stebbins, lul: James L. Trunk, 33. The name of Mr. Mizimr was here withdrawn. Fifth BMot.—Y.a.. Wooilsido, US; J. G. BtesMaa, 103 ; Jamt s L. Trask, 41.

Mr. P. K. WootisidH was declared unanimously nomitinted, and returned his thanks to the convention. Adjourned until to-morrow, at 10, A. M. THIRD DJY.

Bbsecia; July Sid, 10 A. If, Convemlcß was called to order by the President. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Wouubridge. Proceedings of last meting read ami adopted, with ■ few trifling amendments. ; ■ - The President announced that the next bit.-inu-.-, in order would be the nomination of Presidential Electors.

Mr. Metiowu d Sim Francisco nominated F. P.Tracy of Sau Francisco. J. A. Watson of Shasta nominated W. B. Bearwood of Butte. Judge Hastings of Solano nominated Blrmton MoMjrinof lfanpon. Mr. Broderick of --aii Frtliniirn iiomuibted J. Y. Lind of Calavi ras. t. C. ol Sacramento nominated J. L. Brent of Los Angeles. Mr. Ky erson of Placer nominated T. J. Heuley, of Sacramento. Mr. Garfleld of Xl Dorado nominated J. W. Gregory of Gregory's Express. Mr. Sanford of Tulare nominated Gov. Smith of San Francisco. Mr. Heslep of Santa Barbara nominated J. C. Palmer of Nevada. Mr. Wilson of Tuolumue nominated Mr. Carter of Sio;-amer to. Judge Hastings of Solano nominated Maj. Wm. McDauiel of Solano. Mr. Broderick of San Francisco nominated Andreas Pico ot Los Angeles. Col. Me Alpin of Mariposa explained his position in relation to certain charge* made against him as • disunion-

ist. He said that he had always been a democrat, and would never vote for an abolitionist. His remarks were listened to with great atteutiou, and at the conclusion he was loudly applanded. Judge Tracy of Sau Francisco then maiia a few remarks, begeing the Convention tor God's sake not to vote for anybody from San Francisco, and withdrew his name from the convention as a candidate for elector.

Judge McGowan of San Francisco then withdrew the name of F. P. Tracy. Mr. K. B. Lnndy of Placer advocated the claims of Joseph W. Gregory of Gregory's Express, whom he stated was not from any particular part of the State, but from anywhere aud everywhere. He believed Mr. Gregory to be oue of the most'popnlar men in the State.

Mr. Sandford of Tulare made a very eloquent speech in answer to th« remarks of Mr. Tracy of Han Francisco, and concluded by saying that he had vet to learn that New York was the only Rtate in the I'niou — Ban Francisco the only city in California, or Tammany Hall politics to be the only principles that should sov'em the Democracy of this country. Amid* loud cheering Jud^e Tracy arose, and iv a few happy remarks explained his position. Mr. Broderick said that Joseph \V. Gregory ol Ban Francisco had resided there since 1? 19, an. l had never yet scratched a Democratic ticket. I Great cheering.) Mr. Palmer of Nevada hoped that all soctiueal feeling would be forgotten, and that unanimity would govern their action, or the Whigs would ride triumphantly over them. He withdraw his name.

Mr. Sandford of Tulare again arose aud made an eloquent speech in favor of union, harmony and mutual concession.

Judge Winfield Scott Sherwood, on motion of Judge Hastings, was declared unanimously nominated ft) an Elector at large. He addressed the convention, and declared bis devotion to the Democracy. Judge Hastings made a few remarks, asking the convention to select the most able men, who would devote their attention to the political canvass. Mr. Broderick of Sau Francisco, and Mr. Couness of £1 Dorado, in a jocose manner nominated Judge Hustings ofSolauo. Judge Hastings thought the joke had been carried far enough, and disclaimed any intention of opposing the nomination ot Dr. J. Y. Liud. '

Mr. Broderick, of San Francisco, and Couness, ol" Xl Dorado, both explained. Judge Watson, of Santa Clara, said that a Whig editor, now enjoying the hospitalities ot' this Convention, had taken occasion to call an eloquent extract ftoas DaaM Webster, that Judge Watson had made the previous evening: to be " hiuh falatin." He said In ■iwlil aaiai a^ain make a Whig extract in a Democratic Convention. He told a few amusing anecdotes and kept the Convention in good humur for several moments. The Convention then proceeded to ballot ft* another Presidential Elector at large. On motion of Dr. Randall, of San Lais ObUpo, Mr. Joseph W. Gregory, of Gregory's Express, was declared unanimously elected as k Presidential Elector at large for the State.

Mr. Ryland, of Sasta Clara, said tliat he had heard a report that Dr. Liud had hultvd the regular nomination at Calaveras county. Mr. Trask. of Calaveras, in the absence of Dr. Lind, made an explanation, in which he stated that at the time of Dr. Lind's election there had been no regular nomination in that county. Remarks were'made by Mr. Coffroth, of Tuolnmne, and others, when Maj. Richard P. Hammond appeared in Convention by invitation, and made some remarks approving of the nominations made by this body. R-jpurts had been circulated that tended to injure "bis political views. Ha did not cast a \ote for the Fugitive Slave bill, as some of its provision* were unconstitutional. He did favor the provisions requiring the reciaimatiou of fugitive slaves in this country. He would ask i: this was not a good doctrine. He expected to be befure this Democracy for a long time yet. if God spared his life. He returned his thanks to the Cunvention an-J retired, amid loud aud prolonged ehaao. Dr. Lind then appeared to define bia position about bolting a regular nomination. The convention called at Mokeiumne Hill, in Calaveras county, last year, was not considered as regular, and they thought a scrub race to bo the best.

Alter several more explanations the convention proceeded to ballot for another candidate for Presidential Elector, with the following result : T. J. Henley, 32; John Y. Lind, 99; Bianton atoAMa, 89 ; Andreas Pico, 27 ; J. G. Carter, 30. There being no choice, the convention proceeded to a second ballot, when the name of J. G. Carter was withdrawn. The following is the result : T. J. Henley, il9 ; Andreas Pico, 59 ; B. McAlpin, 18. Col. Henley was then declared unanimously uotninated, after which he returned his thanka in a few pertinent remarks.

Mr. Sauford, of Tulare, withdrew the name of Gov. Smith, and Mr. Sutherland, of San Francisco, withdrew the name of J. L. Brent. The convention then proceeded to the election of the remaining candidate, which resulted as follows: Andreas Pico, N ; B. McAlpin, 95 ; J. Y. Lind, U4 Maj. McDoniel, El. Mr. Kibbe withdrew tha name of J. Y. Lind, of Calaveras.

Stcaass Ballot. — Andreas Pico, S00; Blantou McAlpin, 37 : Maj. McDaniel. 1. Dou Andreas Pico was then declared unanimously nnmiuftteMl.

Mr. Meredith, of Tuolumne connty, offered a resolution forgivng nil sins and omis*R>LS of persons now within the pale of the Democratic party, and that they be entitled to all the immunities and privileges of the party. The resolution was laid on the table. Adjourned until 3 o'clock. Afternoon Session— 3 P. M. President Harbour called the Convention to order. Gov. McDouca), the chairman of the Committee on Hesolutions, made the following report : Mil. President — Your committee appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the views of this Convention, beg leave respectfully to submit the following: JUioirut, That we cordially approve of the nomination* fur President and Vice Pr.«idt>nt of the United dtates made at the recent Democratic National Convention, and that we also approve of th" general resolutions nfciua a as a platform by that bedy ; and we pledge our&elvea to five Gen. Franktn (Vrif of Hew Hampshire, ami William R. King of Alabama, the nominees, our united, hearty, and enthusiastic support. Resolved, That the Democratic Party is In uivor of tu>- donation of the public lauds to American citizen*, whether native or naturalized, who bwnu:o actual settlers, in quantities not exceeding c De hundred mid slity acres to e«rh settler. Kcsolnd. That we view the projtet of a Kailroad from the AUa&iie State* to the l'acinc Ocean as a measure of gTeat importance, believing that its completion will f.nd to cement the bonds of this Union ; that it will not only connect the various interests of this country, but will give us a control of a large share of the trade and conmerce of the world, and increase, our influence an 1 power with other nation*. - Resolved, Therefore, that we recommend to our delegation in Congress to u«n every exeraon in their power to have some measure iwjpt'-it to secure lbs. early commencement and completion of this work. ■ All of which is respectfully submitted. Jons McDocgal, Chairman. In connection with this was submitted the Baltimore platform. . The report was laid un the table until I o'clock, . to en able all delegates to be present. On motion of Judge Hastings, Mr. J. A. Brent of Los Angeles m elected as Alternate for Andreas Pico; Mr. L. 11. Miziier of Solnno was elected as nil 111 111 lor Mr. Gregory ; Mr. .1. A. Watson of Shasta, for Mr. Sherwood . and Judge Farweil of El Dorado, for Mr. Henley. The hour of 4 having arrived, the report of the Committee on Resolutions was taken up and read. - - Mr. Broderick moved an amendment, by striking out the words "naturalized citizens," in the second resolution, and inserting " actual settlers." Got.' McDougal opposed it, as tha great number of cooleys corninc into this country could take up all the lands* in the State, to the exclusion of oar own countrymen.

: The resolutions wire ther, on motion of Mr. Tracy, taken up and read separately. , Resolution -d. together with all amendments, was laid on the table. The other resolution* ware unanimously adopted. . . ■ • The following resolution, adopt Hi by tha last Benecia convention, was adopted in *oi>a' j*st*^i cf the second resolution :

Rdtolrtd, That an public land] of California Gn;ht to be raserved by the Government from Mle, and granted to citizens and actual settlers /

A resolution disposing of the finances collected was passed. Also a resolution approving of the coursn of th« Hon. Joseph W. McCorkle and Edward C. Marshall. Mr. Conuess of El Dorado offered a resolution, to the effect that " all contracts lor labor made outside of this State, either iv any of the United States or in foreign countries, shculd not be deemed valid. "

The resolution was laid on the table. [It was impossible to obtain this resolution as read, as it disappeared from tho Secretary's desk in a very unaccountable manner after it was placed there. Tlw «>>o-o is the substance of it.J A resolution was passed making the basis of representation as follows : One vote for each county, one for every 900 voters, and one for every fractional part of 100, to bo determined by the highest vote given for any Stata officer. Dr. Gunu offered a resolution, that we do not approve of the bill offered by G. B. Tingley, in the Legislature, providing for the introduction of serfs or coolies into California to compete with white laborers, who at the same time constitute the Democracy and aristocracy of this State. Adopted unanimously. ' A resolution was parsed to appoint a Democratic General State Committee, and the following were elected, each county selecting its members : San Fri'nrinco — D. C. Broderick, N. S. Pettit, F. P. Tracy, Thos. Haves, Jas. R. Malonv, David ScannellYuba—C. H. Bryan, O. ".V. Colby, J. T. Hall. F. For man.

Salt Joaquin — A. C. Bradford. The thanks of the Convention ware returned to th* Rev. Sylvester Woo<ihrid?e and the officers of the ConTention.

On motion of Mr. Broderick, at 3 P. M , the Convention adjourned siru Jit, with three cheers tor the Democratic nominations.