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considerable number found their way into the Cost gallery. For some hours previous to the speeding of the convention, therefore, the Hall resounded with female voices, varying key from alto to falsetto. We are by no means condemning this curious propensity, daily manifested by the ladies; on the convey we like it, and any gallant gentleman sell readily yield his seat to give them a chance to see what is going on. The Convention was called to order at 12 o'clock. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Peterkin,of St. James Episcopal Church. On motion of Mr. Preston,of Montgomery, she Convention proceeded to the execution of the order of the day, namely, the Reception of the South Carolina Commissioner. The President. said — Gentlemen of the Convention — I have the honor of introducing to the Hon John S. Preston, Commissioner from our sister State of South Carolina. Mr. Prestonmade a graceful acknowledgment of the reception, and said he had the ot to present to this Conven