Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-06-12

will reverberate through the length and breath of
our common country. Georgia casts her ten votes
for franklin Pierce, of New Hampsbire Renewed
applause and the loudest possible hurras 10 EaI
Mr. VIM Barksdale said After mature delibera-
ton, the Mississippi delegation have determined, in
DUTY 10 their constituents. and to the great of
democracy, to their vote for the noble and gallant
son OF New England, Gen. Pierce, of New Hamp-
shire. LUnbounded applause. The Joy seemed, if
possible, to be on the increase T .
Mr.. Folk said Sympathizng with Georgia and
North Carolina and other sister States and for the
purpose OF harmonzing the Convention, and making
nomination, the delegation of Tennessee have au-
thorzed me to cast the twelve votes for Franklin
Pierce There were not only loud hurras but screams
amid which boquets were showered down by ladies
in the galleries. .-.. .. zs..a
Mr.. Grover, of New York, feeling the spirit of
kindness, before the result of the ballot should be
nounced, asked that the delegation of that State be
permitted to withdraw from the Conve nton for
sultation. lSome one here told him this was
cessary. He then said we think we can give the ell
ectora vote of New York for franklin Pierce.
Several delegations engaged in consultation,
and confusion was at its height, the floor, and in
the galleries. The President banged and called TO
order until his voice became husky.
After while, Alabama, Vermont. New Jersey,
missouri, and Arkansas cast their votes for franklin
Pierce and on each announcement wild and deafen-
ming screams and hurras went up; the performances
varied by ciapping OF hands and stamping Of feet.
Mr.. Horatio Seymour said We came hear to pre-
sent to you one of our distinguished sens, but
gentlemen on behalf of those for whom speak we
now concur in the manifest determination of this
vention to make Franklin Pierce the next President
OF the United States. lApplause.1 In the battle of
l949 the delegation was divided, but here he wished
to pledge the hearts of all his democratic friends
the nomination, believing it would be responded to
by New York, as she did to The nominations in other
days. He cast the vote for Pierce, and applause
ceeded.
Mr.. Dickinson was called for, and when he arose
received with loud and long continued cheers.
In the of his remarks, he said if every State
will up to the great battle, and do the work, he
would be enabled to congratulate the country the
success Of the Democratic party.
Col. Black, of Pennsylvania, said that with the
earnestness of woma and the fidelity of her pledge
of honor, without hesitation with sleepless and
ceasing energy, the Democracy will fight for the
nominee in Pennsylvania. He is Frank by name as
we'll as by nature. His surname is Pierce, and when
the central column of the enemy is broken it will be
by his we'll directed efforts, (cheers.) We .romse,
he said, where the flag rises highest will be there,
because James Buchanan requires it. Applause
The 81 votes of Pennsylvania were then cast for
franklin Pierce.
Gen. Wilson, of Ohio, said it was true that his
delegation had been divided but they congratulated
the convention for the sentiments OF harmony in the
democratic party. In this sentiment of harmony the
democrats of Ohio would be found TO respond.
Seventeen of her votes. then cast for Pierce.
and this was received with applause.
Mr.. Richardson, of Illinois, said, that his State
had presented one of her own sons, and the delega-
ton had cast their votes for him in accordance with
the wishes of the democracy OF that State; but the
time had now come when they must unite with the
democracy and cast their vote for franklin Pierce
(Applause) In all times past. in the struggles OF
party, that State from which they came never bent
her knees to her opponent In the darkest hour her
sons have stood firm. You now set her down
for fifteen thousand majority for the nominee OF the
convention. (APplause)
Mr.. Soule spoke for Louisiana, saying, that he
saw by the vote just cast that the democracy have
already elected the next President of the United
States.
Louisiana could not be recreant to the call of the
North. We come to you, he remarked, not only with
these insignificant votes of ours, but these hearts will
do good service in the coming canvass. l rejoice,
therefore, to these unerng indications Of harmony
among u.s. We will appal and crush our opponents,
and believe from the very bottom of nay heart that
the vote of my cherished State will be given for
franklin Pierce. (APplause.)
He then cast the vote of that delegation for that
gentleman.
Delaware changed her vote for Mr.. Pierce. Gap
plause.)
Mr.. Mcclellan. of Michigan, arose. We have, he
said, presented the name of who needs no
euogy from me, and whose is cherished in
every bosom. l can say for him that no man can be
more obliged, and will sooner forget the in
jurles which some think have been inflicted upon him
by those who opposed to his nomination. We
will not only give to franklin Pierce the vote of
Michigan here, but we say we will give him larger
majority in the State than has ever been given for
any other Democratic nominee (Applause.) l say
sir, the man for whom the vote of Michigan now to
be cast is peculiarly acceptable to the candidate for
whom Michigan went at first. pledge to him the
cordial and warm support OF General Cass, and now
cast the unanimous vote of Michigan for franklin
Pierce. Loud and long continued applause.l
Mr.. Worrell. of Delaware, pledge that - Diamond
Sate to do all they could for the nominee, to defeat
old fuss and feathers,' although the rath
Reagre.
Delaware then declared for Pierce.
Mr.. Kane, of Florida, said, we no longer d.
vided in our delegation. name has been brought
forward which calls tor the warmest sympathy, and
therefore, unite forces to support the son of
New England. From Florida, from the land of the
orange and vine, the land of everglades, stretch
our hand the Union to the granite hills of New
Hampshire in pledge of our fidelity 10 Franklin Pierce.
[Applause.
The vote was cast accordingly.
Mr.. Rusk, of Texas, said he had no speech to make.
(Applause.)
Iowa and Wisconsin voted for Pierce, and up went
hurras and down came boques.
The roll having been called, there were cries OF
g order, - So now let's hear the result
Some gentleman jumped upon settee to say some
thing, but the President ruled him out, saying that
he was not member OF the convention. This was
Gen. James M. Commander.
The gentleman was loudly called to order, while
others disposed to grant him leave.
The enthusiasm had in measure expended
itself before the result was announced, namely:
FoRTY-NINTH BALLOT.
For Pierce-Maine, 8; New Hampshire, s; Yer
mont, S; Massachusetts, ID; Rhode Island, 4; Con-
nectcut, 6 New York, IS New Jersey, Z; Pensyl-
vania, 81 Delaware, Maryland, 8; Virginia, Is
North Carolina, 10; Georgia, 10; Alabama, 9; Mis-
sissippi, 7; Louisiana, 6: Ohio, II; Kentucky, IL
Tennessee, IL; Indiana, 10; Illinois, IL Missouri,