The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-06-07

| and Vice President into the House of Representa-
| tves The question, however, not taken
General Irwin, the first Vice President, occ upied
me chair during the greater part of the morning;
the Prcsldent j. w. Davis, having broke down.
IL should be stated that there was occasional APP
plause as votes were changed from one candidate
to another.
There being choice on the forty eighth vote,
| the convention proceeded to the forty ninth vote;
when
Mr.. McRae said the deleg alton OF North Caro-
lima came here unanimously to nominate a candi-
date for the Presidency. We all along in good
faith have gone for the avorite of the keystone
State, around whom have long clustered the warm
est affections of North Carolina. We have aso
gone for of New York's tavorite sons, whose
great administrative powers have already been go
nobly and handsomely eulogized by one Of Missis-
sppi's sons In good faith we have rendered the
olive branch to the North, and North Carolina will
continue to tender the olive branch; and now, as
in good faith that the purpose is TO give the
nomination TO one who was in the field long enough
TO show that he is gallant soldier, but who Vas
In the Cabinet long enough 10 show that he is an
able statesman, and long enough In Congress to
show that he is faithful to the rights OF the States
and the Union OF the States-one whose principles
Of Democracy solid and enduring as his
own granite hills; we give the ten votes Of North
Carolina to Franklin Pierce.
The hurrahs which followed were startling, and
there was great excitement all over the hall.
Mr.. Cohen said Georgia has looked to the De-
mocracy of the North for the banner bearer OF the
Democratic party. We have accordingly rallied
now sends unanimous greeting to the Granite
State OF New Hampshire. wild hurrahs. She
sends her entire and unanimous vote there, and
trusts confidently in her favorite son, who is
firm as her eternal hills themselves. The glad
tidings Of unanimity will reverberate throughout
the length and breadth Of common country.
Georgia casts her ten votes for Franklin Pierce, of
New Hampshire Renewed applause, and the
loudcst possible hurrahs
Mr.. William Barksdale said After mat ure delb-
Grafton the Mississippi delegation have determined,
in duty to their constituents and to the great
OF Democracy, to cast their vote for the noble and
gallant son Of New England-General Pierce, Of
New Hampshire [Unbounded applause The joy
scemcd, II possible, to be on the increase
Mr.. Polk said: Sympathizing with Georgia and
North Carolina and other sister States, and for the
purpose Of harmonizlpg the convention, and max
ing nomination., the delegation Of Tennessee
have authorized me to cast the twelve votes for
Franklin Pierce. There were not only loud hur-
rahs, but screams, amid which bouquets were show
cred down by ladies in the galleries
Mr.. Grover, Of New York, feeling the spirit of
kindness. before the result of the ballot should be
announced, ask ed that the delegation OF that State
be permitted to withdraw from the convention for
consultation. [Some one here told him this
not necessarily lie then said, think
give the electoral vote Of New York for Franklin
Pierce.
Mr. West seemed to oppose this. and go the del
egaton retired
Mr. John w Davis the President, now came in
and relieved General Irwin from the arduous du-
ties of the Chair.
Several delegations engaged in consulta-
ton, and confusion was at its height on the floor
and in the galleries. The President banged and
called to order until his voice became more husk Y.
After while Alabama Vermont, New Jersey,
Missouri and Arkansas, cast their votes for Frank
lin Pierce and on each announcement wild and
deafenng screams and huTrahs went up the per-
iormancos varied by clappng of hands and stamp
ing Of feet
Mr. Bright Of Indiana, said: The vote of my
State has been cast for one who has been honored
" hyF ltna hal Inv fhnf
he possesses all the necessary qualifications TO
make him true and faithful exponent of Demo.
cratic principles. [Crics of "Down in 'front.'"
"Ordcr"l We then gave our vote for lie WIS Cass,
who has Judgment in the hearts of the IRON
bound Democracy Of this country, [applausc,l to
an extent which few other living men has rarely
enjoyed But we yield him on this occasion, as
may say, with drops OF blood and with deep groans.
We think more to him than to any other
man. When the black flag of fanatcism
raised [Cries of "Sit down, gentemon," "Crder,"
and eco on, aud the flag of treason unfurlcd in
the North, and the dark waves threatened to sweep
ali the free States, General Case stayed their
progress. He turned back tins tide of fanaticsm.
and, under his auspices, the Democracy stand
here to day-the States are sul untcd-and tbs
flag over our heads flOats in triumph every where,
feared and respected by every nation. [Applau-e !
We have no objection to the iavorite Of New
Hampshire. He has distinguished himself in the
counscis of the nation and on the battle fields
where the iavorite con OF Indiana, General Lane,
has distiug uishcd himself But. from consdera-
tons of public sentiment, and for the purpose Of
bringing the great Democracy OF the country to-
gcther. VIC give now. . We will give in November
next, as certainly as the Gun rises and sets. the
thirteen votes of that State for General Franklin
Pierce. The applause was terrific
New York was next called to vote
Mr. Horntio Seymour said: We came here to
present 60 you one OF our own distinguished sons;
but gentlemen, on behalf OF those for whom speak.
we now concur in the manif. At determination of
this convention To make Franklin Pierce the next
President Of the United States. Applause In
the battle If lSiS the delegation divided. but
here he wished pl, dgc the hearts OF all bis Dem
ratio friends TO the nomination, believing II
would be responded TO by New York, as che did to
the nominations in other days. lie cast the vote
FOR Pierce; and applause succeeded.
Mr.. Dickinson was called for, and when he arose
received with loud and lon con tinucd cheers
In the course Of his remarks he enid If every State
will come up TO the great battle, and do the work,
he would be enabled TO congratulate tho country on
the success of the Democratic party
Colonel Black, OF Pennsylvania, said that with
tho cnrnestucss Of woman, and the fidelity Of her
pledge of honor, without hesitation, with sleepess
and unceasing energy, the Democracy will fight
for the nominee in Pennsylvania. lie is Frank by
name os well as by nature. His surname is Piucr;
and when the centre column Of the enemy Ia bro
ken il will be by HE wedroctcd efforts. fCbecrs
We promise, he said where the flag rises high
est we will he there be- ausc James buchanan re-
quires IT, IApplause.
The n votes Of Ponus ylvcnia were then cast for
Franklin Pierce
General Wilson, Of Ohio snid il WINS true that Lis
delegation had been divided, but they conpratullt-
ed the convention for the sentiments Of harmony
IN the Democratic party. In this sentiment Of bar
mony the Democrats of Ohio would be found 10
respond.
Seventeen Of her votcs were then cast for Pierce,
and this was received with applause
Mr.. Richardson, OF Illinois, said thot hs State
had presented ono Of her own sons, and the decRa.
ton had cast their votes for him, in accordance
with tho wishes Of tho Democracy Of that State; hut
the time Ind now come when they must unite with
the Democracy aud cast their vote for Franklin
Pierce. tApplause.l In all times past, in the
struggles Of party, that State from which they
came never bent her knees TO her opponent. In
the darkcst hour her have stood firm. You
can now set her down for fifteen thousand majority
! for the nominee Of the convention. tApplauso
Mr. Soule spoke fr louisiana, saying that nc
saw by the vote just cast that the Democracy have
| already elected the next President of the United
States. tApplauso
Louiaiana could not be recrcant 70 the coll Of tho
| North. We come TO you, he remarked. not only
| with these Insignificant votes OF ours, but those
hearts viii DO good service in the coming canvass
rejoice, therefore, 10 see these uncrring indica-
tions Of harmony among We will nppnl and
! crush our oppOncuts aud believe, from the very
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