The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-09

DEMOCRATIC

The democratic State convention met at the Capitol
Springfield, on Monday, oath April for the purpose OF
secretary Of state auditor, treasurer and for the nom
nation oil electoral ticket and the appointment of dele
gates to the national convention.
Mr. Preston from the committee appointed to select Of
ces for the convention, reported the names OF the fol-
For Presdent-John Moore, of Mclean.
For Vice Presdents-S II. Anderson, of Jefferson r.
M: Newport. Of Clark; d, b. Bush, OF Pike; and r. H.
Spicer, of Mercer
For Seuefary-J. s. Roberts, of Morgan
For Assistant Secretaries--B b. Howard of 10 Dav-
ess; and Calvin Cloudy, OF Christian.
The committee appointed to wait on Gen. Shields in
roduced HIM to the convention. when he welcomed
by the president in behalf OF the convention.
After the conclusion of his reply Gen Shields retired
accompanied by the COMMITTEES and the convention re-
sumed the business for which It had assembled
On motion OF Mr. Forman,
Rssousd That the congressional committees appointed
also the names of delegates the Baltimore convention
Mr. Underwood, of ST. Clair, nominated Augustus c.
French as candidate for governor -,
When, on motion Of Mr. Dyer, of Cook, Mr. French
was, by reclamation, declared the democratic nominee
Alter the fourth ballot for lieutenant governor and
there being no choice fifth was about being had, when
Mr. Reynolds returned his thanksio MS friends i their
support and begged leave to decline in favor OF COL
MIR Sweat also withdrew his name in favor OF Col
McMultry; when on motion OF Mr. Bradley, Col VIM.
McMurry Of Knox county, was nominated oy accama-
The different congressional committees reported the fol-
lowing names for electors and delegates which several
reports were unanimously concurred in by the conven-
ton, viz:
FIRST DrsrRIcr.-Eector: William Martin, of Madi-
assistant Elsetors-H H. Horner OF St. Clair Elan Rust
of Bond, E. S. Dennis of Clinton and T. M. Hope of
Madison
For Delegats--Wlliam c. Kinney.
For alternate Delegdte-T. M. Hope.
White
dternate-S S. Marshall, OF Hamilton.
For Delsgate-R B. Slocumb, of Wayne
Aternats-J. A. McCernand of Gallatin
THIRD DIsrRIcT.-Eiecor: H. M Vandeveer, of Chris
Assistants-Kirby Benedict, s. W. Moulton, T. c.
For Dslegate-Wm. D. Latshaw, OF Coles.
FOURTH DIsrRIcr.-Elsctor-M E. Hollister, of La
sale.
Delegate-Daniel Branard of Cook
Alternats-L R. Noel, of Vermon.
FIFTH DlsrRIcr-Elector: Lewis w. Ross, of Fulton
6 6esrsIs-R " H Ennss Of q ad S1esne
Atternate-L. M. Booth, of Adams.
SIXTH DISTRICT. julius Manning of Knox.
Aternate--yames M: Campbell, of McDonough
Delegate-Henry B. Trueu, OF 10 Davess
Aternate-Wm. H. Roosevelt of Hancock
SEVENTH DIsTRIcr.-Elector William l. Ferguson, of
Assistant-Benj s. Prettyman, of Tazewell
Delegae-Murray Mcconnell, of Morgan.
Alternate-Jas. A. Barrett, of Sangamon.
Mr. Booth, from the committee to select names of suit
able persons for electors and delegates for the State at
large, reported the following. which was unanimously
concurred in:
For Electors--Corneius lansing of McHenry Ferris
For Delegales-C. R. Potter of La Sale; j. D. White
MIR. Cleveland from the committee to prepare resolu-
adopted:
Whereas it is alike the privilege duty freemen
when lawfully assembled give 10 all those subjects whie
materially concern their safety happnesswhcther of
state national individual character-a free, full and
impartial investigation; and whereas, upon the issue of
the entia and n
our State campaign, pending interests OF no ordinary
aa sushs .hesashy ere.y
and convinced we are from candid and impartial
OF the history of government that best and
only assurance Of wholesome administration Of public
affairs and of permanent national and individual prosper
y Is based upon the ascendency OF democratic princes
RESOLVED, That we urge upon all who revere the
and profess the principles Of the democratic pary-ds
carding al! minor, sectional, personal differences
of the and the candidates recommended by this
venton; that while pledge best personal endeavors
respectfully exhort friends the State and
nation to the zeal and diligence that may march
banner democracy bearing noble inscription Union,
harmony: concession-everyhng for the cause, nothing
Resolved That confidence in the present democratic
ADMINISTRATION government is nnabsted that
the outset of his eyentnl administration up to the
as ~no the s a
has no cement except hatred to better men than
President Jeerson-has nevertheless exhibited devotion
republican principles, love of country, fankness,
talent and independence, that have gained for
him the OF his enemies and eniite him to
the gratitude and confidence of the American people
evnced by the several heads of the departments Wash
pgton in the discharge Of their peculiarly arduous and
sponsbe trusts entte and will secure them, the enhu
sasc gratitude OF the democratic party and the nation at
large.
RESOLVED, That recur with pride and pleasure the
honorable position obtained for themselves and their State
by in Congress- and the majority of deega
ton in the House of Representatives and hereby tender
them our cordial thanks for their efficient and vigorous
support Of demanded by the exgencies and
unfnching adherence tho we-known doctrines of the
Democratic party.
Resored That indie pendent asury which org
nay founded by Washington, which Martin Van Buren,
earnestly and seEsacrfcingly Abored reestablish
and which finally re-adoped by the present admins.
tenders. While it secures the people constitutional
and reliable in all their transactions with the gov
ernmentpeserves the public funds from the of
bles and spccuator and the depredations of deauer
1t has most sautary effect In correcting the evils with
which banking and overradng have afflicted the
country We believe that the democracy throughout the
Union VIII struggle mnniuly before they will this great
republican measure sacrificed mammoth moneyed oil
garchy
Resolved That hail with triumph the glorious success
of the "tarH of 1876, which established be-
yond cavi the soundncss of the democratic policy and
senced eectualy the vain croakngs, scattered
winds the false and fearful predictions of those
wing prophets who, without faith in the efficiency the laws
of trade the ability Of the people take them
selves have always looked high tariff the only spe
c6c which would preserve the vgor and keep the body
polite in heathful state.
Resostd That here enewedy declare our hostility to
United States Bank, and all kindred institutions, whether
of state national character, authorized by either gen.