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

Tennessee l3 for Pierce Indiana, Is for Cass
illinois, ust as this State was about to vote it
being evident that Pierce would obtain the nomi
nation, New York and other States proposed to
change their votes, &c. When the ballot closed,
ali had changed, making the result Of the full bal
lot as above
afternoon Session.
The convention met this afternoon, apparently
refreshed for the new duties which waited upon
them, after the long and wearying but successful
efforts OF the week, and proceeded promptly to
business, the movement giving promise of an early
completion Of the labors and anAieties OF the occa
zion.
The convention having been called to order
Mr. Brown. OF Tennessee, from the Committee
on the Democratic Platform, stated that he was now
ready TO make report.
Cries of agreed, agreed" and " Object, OBJ
ect."
MIR. Brown said that he merely wished to make
the report, that j, might lie upon the table until
the convention should be pleased to take it up.
Mr.. Richardson, of Illinois, objected to the re-
ception OF any report, resolution, or anything else
until the convention shall have presented both of
their candidates, and placed them on the platform
Mr.. Brown moved suspension of the rule, and
asked that the vote upon the question be taken by
States, that he might know who is willing to
have platform, and who is not.
Mr. Richardson said that he was as ready as the
gentleman from Tennessee to have platform. He
had stood on platform as long as any man in the
convention, and had been endorsed as trump plant
ly. The convention agreed. at the start. not 10
lay down platform until the candidates
lected. Let the convention adhere to this deter
mnaton.
Mr. Dean, Of New York, moved 10 lay Mr.
Brown motion upon the table
Mr.. Richardson asked whether he understood
the gentleman from Tennessee, that he merely
wished TO make the report, and let II lie over for
the present. If go be had no objection.
Mr.. Brown replied in the affirmative.
The report, however, was not presented, and
The convention proceeded TO vote for nominee
Tor the Vice Presidency.
delegate from Maine arose, and said he believ
ed that the North would take any live Democrat
which the South would indicate. The vote Of
Maine was then thrown for William X. King, OF
Alabama. This was followed by applause,
The voting went on, when suddenly the conven-
ton was startled by the cry of eight" Messrs.
Wilcox and SIMS IN the neighborhoOd of the Nile
sissippi delegation were engaged in pcrsonal col
iision. The crowd around them 50 dense that
could not get up to the scene 10 report the full
particulars The persons in the galleries strctched
over to the combat OF course there was gen
eral excitement, and cries of "Sit down. Down
in 'front.'" "Order," "Order, gentlemen" accom-
panied by prolonged kissing.
The personel rencontre over, Mr.. Richardson
asked the convention to indulge him by having
short Geographic despatch read TO the convention.
Objections were interpascd; when
MIR Richardson said, 1T will not interfere with
our harmony"
Cries Of Read" "Road .""Lers hear it,"
The despatch vas read follows:
WAsmSGTos June 8, 1852
From stephen A. Douglass congratulate the
Democratic party on the fortunate rcsult of the
nomination. Illinois will give Franklin Pierce a
larger majority than any State in the Union"
llurrahs were given up stairs and down.
BY general consent, another despatch from the
city OF Washington was read, as follows" CaCs
says the nomination Of Pierce is good ono, and
shal support it heartily ;" and Houston says, An
excellent nomination; 1t will unite the Dcmoc-
racy.'
Additional hurrahs, and other demonstrations Of
joy.
Another despatch from Washington, namely
Democrats in Washington give nine cheers for
Franklin Pierce"
They were considered so good 40 to be read
sgain.
The cheering was resumed and ono Of the DEL
ekatcs looked up and called out, "Why don't the
galleries hurrah 20 few persons in the gallcrics
took the advice and c1crtcd their lungs 70 the at.
most capacity.
The noise vas now so in,olcrabe that business
had to be temporarily suspended,
The presiding officer pro TEN General Irwin,
raped and banged, and in a high tone Of voice
told the convention that they could do nothing,
and would do nothing, until order was restored
Finally the first vote announced follows:
For King-Maine, :; New Hampshire, 3; Rhode
Island, 4; Connecticut, 8; New York, H., New Jcr-
sey I; Pennsylvania, a.; ryland, 5; Virginia.
Is; Georgia, 10; Alabama, 9; Mississippi, 7; Flo
rida, 3. Total 1875.
For Pillow--New York. 81 TENNESSEE. II; Illinois
4; Arkansas, T. Total, %.
For strange-Messachusctt,, 10; New York, 3;
North Carolina, 10. Total, %.
For Downs-Ncw York, |; louisiana, 6; Indiana.
%; Michigan, 6; Texas, Total, 80.
For Wellcr-Ohio. %; California, & Total, q
For A'chison-Illinois, 7; Missouri, 9; Iowa, 4;
Wisconsin, 5. Total IS.
For Buter-Now Hampshire, 2; Vermont, 3.
Mnssnchusetts, 3; Delaware, g. Total, -
For Rusk-Ncw York, i Kentucky, ~. To-
tai, 10.
For Howell Cobb-Ncw York .. Total, q
ForJ. w Dayis-Ncw York, 3 Total, Q
No candidate having received the required mum
Der ofvotcs
Mr. II b. Wright moved that William r King
be unanimously nominated tho Democratic candi:
date for the Vice Presidency.
Objections were made; and 30 the convention
proceeded 10 another vote, with the following re-
suits
eKcoSp BALLOT.
For King, two hundred and seventy seven; the
eleven votes Of Illinois were given for Jefferson
Davis.
MIR. King then announced M having been
chosen nominee for the Wee Presidency, and dc.
clarod the unanimous choice of the convention
Franklin Pierce was also declared the unanimous
choice OF the convention us the candidate for the
Presidency.
Repeated cheers went up, together with other de.
rnOnstrations Of JOY
a Geographic despatch vac read, dated Stcubcn-
vile, juno 9th, hali-past O'Clock, as fJllows:
eve are now firing thirty one rounds over
PIcrCC's nomination
The convention and galleries hurrahcd
The Committee on the Platform then submitted
their report through Mr. Brown, of Tenn. sccc the
chairman. II was read by Major French, as
f1lluws:
RESOLUTIONS or tbs DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL Cov
vENTION.
Resorfd That the American Democracy place
their trust in the Intelligence, the patriotism, and
the discriminating justice Of tire American people.
RcsoiUcd, That We regard ibis ms distinctive
feature Of our political creed, which we are proud
To maintain before the world, as the gront moral
element in form Of government, springing ON
and upheld by tho popular will; aud We contrast 1t
with the creed and practice Of Federalism, under