The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-06-11

vania.
Col. Richardson of Illinois said that every
member of the Convention has endorsed the
political course of Mr.. Douglas, which was
what every man might be proud of. He
could assure the Convention that while the
choice of Illinois was of course her favorite
son she yet yielded to no State in apprecia-
sion of the political characisrusS 30:
charian. ;.
Mr.. Of Arkansas, pledged the lar
gest comparative majority in the Union, for
the nominee of the Convention, particularly
if the choice of Arkansas for Vice President
should be satisfied. Their candidate is Gen.
Quitman, of Mississippi.
MIR. Inge, of California said the delegation
came here with The choice Of every member
fixed in the present nominee Of the Conven.
ton, but they came also with instructions TO
secure an expression Of The Convention in
favor of securing some easy means Of COM
municaiion between the Atlantic and Pacific
coast
MIR. Inge was here interrupted, but having
received permission proceeded, commenting
ably and eloquently on the importance and
necessity tor such a communication. He
thanked The Convention for its kindness in
hearing those who had come SO far, who
had braved the malaria of the tropics and
the dangers Of the ocean 10 meet their Dem.
ocraIc brethren here. He believed that Mr..
Buchanan did not concur in the opposition 10
the exercise of all constitutional power TO-
secure an easy postal communication be-
tween The Two oceans. They cast four votes
for James Buchanan.
John L. Dawson in happy speech ex.
pressed the thanks of Pennsy lvania. for the
honor done her through these endorsements
of her favorie son. After he had taken his
seat he rose again, and said that in review
ing the claims of the candidates he had for
gotten to mention The name Of franklin
Pierce. Laughter and cheers He then
declared his approval of the course of the
Administration, which would receive from
the people on his retirement, "well done, good
and faithful servant"
| The vote was then announced, being 296
for Buchanan. Immense cheering,] which
did not cease until three tremendous huzzas
had been given for the nominee three equal
ly as enthusiastic, for Douglas, and three
quite moderate in lone, for Pierce.
A motion to nominate candidates for Vice
President, and then adjourn until O'Clock,
P. M, was lost.
Col. Black, of Pennsylvania, having the
floor, returned thanks for the unanimous vote
which had been cast for James Buchanan.
His remarks, pledgns Pennsylvania to a
constant devotion 10 the Union, were we'll
received. He desired 10 say TO the Conven-
tion, in order 10 put them right on one point,
as he had already been identified with the
marlmopial question here, that although Mr..
Buchanan had not in his own person fulfilled
that duty which would doubtless be salisfac-
tory, from the time he had arrived al a mar.
rying age he had been welded 10 the Con
stitution OF the country, and in PennsyIva-
mia they did not permit bsamy.
resolution endorsing the present Admin
istration was then introduced by Mr.. Halleti,
of Massachusetts, Chairman of the Commit
lee on Resolutions.
The question being put, some nays respop.
ded, but the President declared the vote
unanimous in the affirmative.
Mr.. Peck, of Michigan, said be protested
against such decision. He could never
consent that the great North West should be
slandereG and slultifed by the supposilion
that she endorsed the Administration of Pierce
Mr.. Wright, of Pennsylvania, hoped that
the majority report on The New York case,
would be stricken from the minutes, IN order
that all differences might be settled He
would offer resolution, recommending that
both sections agree upon holding State Con-
vention 10 settle an organization, and make
preparations for the nomination of sinole
electoral ticket.
Judge Beardley on the part of the Hards,
assured the Convention that the National
Democratic party of New York would work
cheerlully and persistently for the success of
the ticket, for the union of the party, and for
The settlement of all past difficulties.
Mr.. Ludlow, of New York expressed SIM
liar views on the part of the Soits.
Gov. Seymour rose and was received with
loud applause. He made an able and con.
ciliatory speech alluding to the time when
the Democracy Of New York was unled and
promising return 10 those haloyon days.
The resolution was then adopted, and The
Convention adjournedto TO meet at 2 O'Clock P. M.
| AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention being called 10 order, MIR.
Shields of Wisconsin, moved that it Is the
duty OF the General Government, so far as
the Constitution will permit, 10 aid in the
construction of safe overland mail route
between the Atlantic and Pacific Coast.
A motion 10 lay the resolution on the table
was lost by ayes rs, nays 900.
A delegate from Missouri rose TO demand
a suspension of the rules.
Mr.. Petit and Mr.. Inge endeavors 10 speak
on the propriety of all amendment, declaring
it 10 be the duty of The General Government
TO use all proper cons.ilu tional power for the
object named, but were not heard
A motion TO suspend the rules for The prr-
pose was carried by ayes 2Os, nays ss.
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