American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-08

'hut 'He poor Ol seCti0nalIsm had been Qui-
eted, and harmony restored.
The vote for President wos then proceed.
ed with, the name of each member being
called, each State being entilled.,o its vote
in the Electoral College, the absentees to
be voted for propor,ionably BY the votes cast,
no State not represented to be entitled to
vote, with the following result: I#
For Willard Fillmore, 40
George Law, 81
Kenneth Raynor. ID
Judge Mclean, l3
1908 Garrett Davis, 10
Sam. Houston, 3 al
The Chair declared that Willard Fillmore
having received majority Of the votes cast
was the Nominee Of the Convention for the
office of President of the United States.
MIR. Scraggs, of New York, said he had
first nominated George Law for President,
he now moved that Willard Fillmore be
declared the unanimous choice of the Con-
ven,ion.
The motion being put, it was carried by
tremendous shout of ayes.
Six hearty cheers were then given and the
creates. joy prevailed, among all present,
there being at this time 600 outsiders in the
room, who gave vent 10 their feelings Of de :,
light III tones Of thunder.
Mr.. Ready, Of Tennessee, proposed three
cheers for New York. which were given.
Loud cries now ensued for Brooks of New
York.
Three cheers were given for Kentucky.
Continued calls for Brooks.
Mr.. Boiling, OF Virginia, said he came
here on platform ''of right and victory. F"
We had now got Fillmore. and we wanted
one OF the two Old Hickorys. He therefore
nominated Gen. Call, of Florida for Vice
President, and eulogzed him as man of
truth, courage and ability.
Gen. Call said he was deeply impressed
with The gratitude of his brother in nomina.
ting him for the distinguished Off e. He
desired to say that he was ono man of the
American party who wanted nothing for
himself, but all for his country. His hand
had ever mnis;ered TO his necessities, and
hoped they would continue 10 do so hereal-
ter. All he wanted was peace, harmony,
and the prosperity Of the country He, there
tore most respectfully declined the distin
gulshed honor, and begged to be permitted
to present one more acceptable. He pro.
posed the name of Andrew Jackson DENIAL.
| son, of Tennessee.
Tremendous applause followed this an.
nonncement.
Mr.. Call continued his remarks, and said
That Mr.. Donaldson was an orphan boy, near
ed by General JACKSON, and was his aid
de-camp from the time he gradua ted at West
| Point He knew him 10 be maa- of the
! highest honor, and possessing capacities
| worthy OF any position that might be as
| signed him. No man knew more OF the
| past administrations, who had never been
| President than Mr.. Donaldson. He was
Jackson's aid in war, his private secretary
and confidential friend and adviser. The
speaker finished his remarks by saying that
he was persosaly aware Of the fact that
Gen. Jackson was more indebted TO Mr.. Don
Alison for The brilliant success Of his admin
Istration than to any other living mnn
The Convention then proceeded TO balo,
| for candidate for Vice President. The
ballot for candidate for the Vice Presiden-
cy was attended with much excitement, and
the frequent changes Of votes created diff
Guilty in making record. The candidates
at first voted for were Wm. r. Smith, OF AL
ALBANIA Percy Walker, Of Ala. Andrew
Jackson Donaldson, Of Tenn. A. fl. II. Stu
art, OF Va; Henry J. Gardner, Mass and
Kenneth Rayner, OF N. c. But after the
vote had been called, delegates from various
States arose, and changed their v otes in ia
vor Of Mr.. Donaldson. The result was an.
nounced as follows:
Andrew Jackson Donaldson, ISl
Henry. J Gardner, ~
Percy Walker,
Kenneth Royner, 3
A. II. II. Stuart, 9
Mr.. Donaldson having received a majority Of
the votes for the Vice Presidency, was de.
cared duly nominated for that position.
On motion, and amid prolonged and vocif.
erous applause, the nomination was declared
unanimous.
a motion was made. and agreed 10, that
a committee Of five be appointed to wait
upon the nominees and inform them of their
selection, and Messrs. a. II. IL. Stuart, of
Va. ; Andrew Stewart of Penn'a. Eras,us
Brooks OF N. Y; F.. r. Bartlett, Of Kenty.;
VIM. J. Eamcs, Of Massachusetts, and The
President Of the Convention. were appoint.
ed committee 10 perform the business
Here loud calls for Major Donaldson, the
nominee for the Vice Presidency, were made
and that gentleman coming forward, vas
received with rounds Of applause. /,
Mr.. DONALDSON said that