The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-08
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
SATURDAY., JUNE 5, lsa2.


On the doth ballot the roll was called in regular Order
and the votes were given nearly upon the preceding
ballots, wo three OF the States not being ready 10
vote, howeyer,) until the Stale OF North Carolina was
Mr. D0BBN, of North Carolina, said Mr. Presi.
dent, pardon me for oblruding word before North
Carolina now casts her vote. We came to pander 10 no
faetous articles hereto enlist under mans banner
at the hazard Of principeso embark in no crusade 10
PROSTATE any aspirant Tor the sake Of sectional per-
sona triumph. We came TO select in the array OF
noble spirits IN our ranks 10 be great leader and
champion in the glorious struggle for the great principles
OF democracy. Again and again have we rendered the
banner to The North Save our happy Union guard well
the rights OF the States, say and you have the
honor OF the standard bearer Zeaously aud sincerely
have we presented the of Buchanan, that noble
son OF the Old Keystone around whom the warmest af-
ectons OF our hearts have so long clustered We have
turned TO New York and sought TO honor one OF her
distinguished sons, whose splendid administrative powers
have been just so faithfully eulogsed by my friend from
Mississippi. We now feel that in the midst OF discord
and distraction, the olive branch, If rendered once more,
cannot be neglected. We feel that the hour has
come when the spirit Of strife must be banshed, and
have TO reign her place the mild and gener and holer
spirit OF liberal patriotism. Come Mr. President. lei
Us TO the altar and make sacrifices for country
We now propose, with other friends, the name OF one
who in the field just long enough TO prove himself
gallant soldier who in the councils just long enough
TO demonstrate that he is the statesmen OF the strong
mind and honest hea,t; W TO has exhibited TO his
trymen in his of legislation, that he knew The
rights Of the South well as the North. the East and
the West; whose sterling principles OF democracy are
strong, Solid and enduring like the granite bills OF his
| own New Hampshire home-General Franklin Pierce
Come, Mr. President, let us strike now-nog-for har-
mony and conciliaton and save our principles and our
| country.
When the name OF Georgia was called,
Mr., COHEN, OF Georgia, obtained leave to address the
convention, and proceeded as follows The delegation
Of Georgia prompted by the same feeling which has ac-
uaiel sister States OF the South, has come TO the
democracy of the North in getting banner Of our
party We have rallied around the sons Of the North,
who have been proposed here with the warmest aiec'
| ant thn Mat nyInn
them, Georgia now sends unanimous greeting TO The
Granite State of the North Long and loud applause
She sends her entire and unanimous voice ee and she
confidently that it will reverberae from its hills,
which firm as the eternal hills themselves, Zap
plause and that there will resound through the entire
land The glad dngs Of our unan'my here Georgia
Pierce, OF New Hampshire, [Applause.l
When the Of Mississippi was called
Mr.. w. BARKSDALE, of Mississippi, rose and de-
sired permission to address the convention few mo-
ments
Cries Of .sOder, order" SEQ en-, 20 on" Yes yes"
Mr.. BARKSDALE The Mississippi delegation, after
duty 10 their constituents and 70 the great BODY OF the
democracy OF the Union, to their votes Tor the noble
and gallant of New England, General Pierce, OF
New Hampshire. Tremendous applanse.l
When the name of Tennessee was called,
Col. VIM n. POLK. of Tennessee, rose and said !;
The indications OF the feeling Of this convention which
we have Just seen authorize the delegation OF Iennes.
see TO fall into the line with Mississippi Georgia, North
Carolina, and her other sister States OF The South Tor
the purpose OF uniting this convention and securing a
domination; aud therefore that delegation authorize me
10 cast twelve votes for General Franklin Pierce oil
New Hampshire Long and continued cheering and APP
pause
asked that the OF New York be called again Zap
pausel Having voted upon this ballot already in a
spirit of kindness TO southern friends. before the re-
suit Of this ballot Is announced, now beg leave TO
withdraw for the purpose OF consultation.
Cries OF Agreed, agreed"
MIR GROVER again said, (afier few moments, aud
out 10 happy
say that is not necessary Tor us to consult under
stand from very bret consultation, that The diferen,
Interests of the New York delegation have united to.
ge,her and the electoral vote of New York will be given
for franklin Pierce OF New Hampshire Applause and
continued cheering
The gentleman who had just addressed the convention
Mr. GRovrR] is no. the chairman oil the New York
delegation.
Cries of /" Order order" and much confusion.
After order was partially restored.
Mr. GROVER said that as there seemed TO be some
misunderstanding about the matter, he would ask that
the delegation have leave to Withdraw Tor consultation
1 Leave being granted, the delegation then withdrew.
The delegation of Pennsylvania also asked and OBJ
tanned leave to withdraw for consultation Pennsylvania
having previously cast her vote on this ballot for James
Buchanan the request 10 withdraw was received with the
most enthusiastic applause.
Mr. PHILLIPS, of Alabama, said that the delegation
OF Alabama feeling that her interest and her destiny were
identcal with that OF the great republican party oil the
United States and the hearts OF her democrats beating 10
unison with other democrats here who had Just expressed
il in favor OF New Hampshires gallant son. tAPplause
Indiana and Illinois asked and obtained leave 10 with
draw for consultation.
Vermont and New Jersey changed their votes and gave
them in for Franklin Pierce, oil New Hampshire, amid
loud bursts OF applause,
The calling of the roll proceeded with slowly on
account OF the great excitement in all portions oil the
hall
When the name Of Arkansas was called, The dele
gale appointed give the result Of her vote Mr BUR-
aol announced that she gave her four votes Tor Cen
Pierce, OF New Hampshire, and accompanied the an
management with remarks, which could not be
heard on OF the noise IN the hail. Inc vote was
received with loud shouts OF oppasse
The delegation OF Indiana here returned to the hail. and
Mr. BRIGHT, OF Indiana, proceeded TO address the
convention as follows: Indiana for long time, gave
her thirteen votes for her own son-General Joseph
Lane-on every occasion when that public action was
regured We honorcd General Lane with our votes,
believing that be possessed all the elements necessary TO
mako him faithful exponent oil the principles oil the
democratic party We now believe that had he been as
we'll known to the rest OF this convention as he y TO the
people of Indiana he would have proved 10 be the most
candidate that has been named here. When
we found out that the nomination could mol be secured
10 General Lane, next gave our vote Tor General
Lewis Case who will undertake TO say, occupies The
highest place in the hearts OF the democracy OF ms con
yenton Applause and loud cheers.l Believing that
I'VE Weld him upon this occasion with our hearts-H
NAV be permitted 10 say sodroppog drops OF blood and
our souls gfoanng within al the necessity which we
feel conpels us TO do So We believe that we owe MN
more than we owe to any other man IN the denoc'auc
party [Applausc1 -,
But | cannot, the organ oil our deiegauon, yeiu
him mn without paying that tribute to his merit that be-
eye his merit is fully entitled 10. When the BLACK nag
of treason and aboonsm was unured IN the worm,
ind hs waves of that feeling swept over the Tree STATES