The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-11-21
From The Boston Post,
NEW HAMPSHIRE.


The democratic State convention nominated Mark No
BILE Somersworb for canal commissioner by l56 votes
TO IS for b. II. Paisied, and scattering.
The following resolve unanimously adopted, on mo-
ton of Col John H. George, of Concord;
Resoieed That the vote of the delegates to the demo-
cratic national convention from TINS State De cast as unit
and that delegates be instructed 10 cast that yote IN
accordance with the sentiments of the resolution this day
passed by the convention
The resolutions Of the convention published in the Post
of Thursday, were also reported by Col George,
We have the proceedings of the convention In slip
from the Concord Patriot The following is the neat and
spirited address made by Hon. Harry ibbard taking
the chair president:
GENTLEMEN OF THE oosvEsTlos You will accept Idy
thanks the honor have conferred in selecting me To
preside your deiberationsan honor the more highly
to be priced from the faIterng manifestations Ivy which
your choice has been accompanied well from the pc
cuiar attaching the objects OF our present meet
ing. These objects are familiar 10 you all and KNOW
gentlemen they deeply impressed your minds
they appeal strongly your sympahies TO require
any particular mention from me.
We take counsel together for the welfare
of the democratic in New Hampshire To declare the
principles we cherish define the general tenor OF the
and ochoose Tor
the coming contest who shall carry banner onward TO
the battle and, trust toaglorous victory Applause1
The results Of action confined to snge STATE
the principles of democracy broad enough and com
prehensive enough 10 embrace within Their beneheent
scope the rights and interests OF every State and Of every
section. Renewed applause Ours is party founded on
no purely local Ii appeals for support TO marrow
preudces of race sect IL creeps 10 the accomplishment
Of no unworthy purposes through by-ways OF darkuess
eonceamenl and iaisehood. Great alpiauseJ IL Is
thank God dark-lanern part, Cheers ltihkes lis
positions openly, and maintains them boldly and IN che
light of day Reiterated plaudits Alone, of all exist
ing political organizations, it national in its principles
and in its aims II plants itself upon the platform Of he
constitution and contends for the common protection
The safety, and the common honor Loud ap
pause.
1t is It's rightul and peculiar boast that at all times
and under Ill circumstances its the OF tine
country, and OF the whole country prolonged cheers
Ia the noble words of him who guides successfully
the helm Of State it knows mo North, South, no Eas
no Vest 1t always carries the flag and keeps step
the Of the Union" erea burst of approval broke
from the convention and lasted considerable time In
such cause with earnest and organized effort may
well be hopetunay, confident OF success. Cries OF "we
are confdent"1 Everywhere in State the skies
bright and the signs propous; while in the numbers anu
material composing this conventions IN its spirit OF ardent
patriotism and resolute determinations We have unmshkn
BILE indications of the commencement Of revoluton-a
revolution that shall the old Granite State from the
control of the factions by which has been dshonoed
and restore her her proud position of the standard
bearer of the democracy of the Union
The president resumed the chair amid the proracted
plause of the convention.