Washington telegraph., 1856-06-18


mated for President and J. C. Breck-
enridge, of KY, for Vice President
CINCINNATI, June I'd
A serious fight took place when the Ben
ton delegates from Missouri forced their
way into the hall. During the fracas the
doorkeeper was knocked down.
The two New York delegations, not agree
ing to compromise, were both refused ad-
mission.
After boisterous discussion the Benton
delegates withdrew amid loud cheers.
After transacting other important busi-
ness the convention adjourned until 10 o.
clock tom orrow.
CINCINNATI, June 8.
John E. Ward. of Georgia, is elected
President of the Convention. On taking
the chair Mr. Ward delivered an eloquent
and forcible speech. The rules and regula-
Iations adopted for the government of the
convention, amount to 50.
The committee on credentials unanimous
" reject the Price delegates from Missouri
The committee on platforms net, but could
not agree. The New York delegates have
not yet fully compromised.
1t is currently reported that Pierce's
friends have instructions to withdraw his
name.
Bayard, from the committee on creden-
tials, has reported unanimously in favor of
the anti Benton delegates. The New York
case is not yet disposed Of Report con-
CURED in. The convention adjourned to
10 o'clock tomorrow morning; no business
done.
CINCINNATI, June 5.
The Committee on credentials will make
their report this afternoon, declaring the
New York SOfts entitled to 50 seats and the
Hards to 3.
A storm is anticipated when the report
goes in, as this decision is complete ad-
miUistration triumph.
The resolution fayoring Rail Road to
the Pacific was tabled by majority of e;gh-
teen
The foreign policy resolutions passed by
over two-thirds. A motion to reconsider
was lost by seventy-nine to one hundred and
seventy nine.
The committee On credentials is not pre-
pared to report this evening but will report
in the morning
The Convention adjourned until to NOR
rOS.
June 5.-The Committee on Resolutions
have agreed to report . resolution lauda:ory
of Pierce's Administration. after the nomi-
nation, and also to report against The reso-
luton on foreign policy principle adopted
by the Platform Committee as a party test
Stephens. of Kentucky. submitted majori-
ty report of the Committee on Credentials
in regard TO the case of the New York del
egatiODs- Both sections. it is reported,
stand pledged to support the nominee of the
Convention The report gives the Hards
-, and the Softs is votes.
Bayar2, of Delaware, rose to make a mi
nority report His report called forth
great applause from the Buchanan men, as
it was IN favor of giving the Sofs Is and
the Hards IL votes The indications are
that the Convention will sustain the minor
ity. Ill the Suites in favor of Buchanan
support it The minority report IS shaped
50 as to admit both the delegations from
New York equally. with the privilege of al
teIuating the casting vote. the Softs caStin
it first.
The Convention proceeded to ballot at 2
o'clock:
FIRST BatLot-Buchanan received l35
votes ard half, Pierce 122 and a half,
DOugIss 33. Cass g.
Second Ballot 139, Pierce
l19 and half, Douglas 81 aud a half,
Cass 6.
Third BdLiot-About the same
Fourth Buchanan 141 and a
half, Pierce 1I9, Douglas 80, Cass 5 and
half
Sirth Balkot-Buchanan 155. Douglas
%, Pierce 107 and half
Tennessee changed for Buchanan.
This is deemed favorable indication for
Andrew johnson, of Tennessee, for Vice
President
SeUentk BaLLOt-Buchanan 143 and
halt, Douglas 50, Pierce So Tennessee
went for Douglas
Tenth Ballot Buchanan l50 and half
Pierce 80 and a half. Douglas 50 and
half, Cas- and half
Fourteenth BalLot-Buchanan 1S2 and
half. Pierce 75, Douglas 63. Adjourned
till tomorrow.
June 6.-New Hampshire has virtually
Withdrawn from Pierce, and led off for Doug
gas as the next-best man. and soundest on
democratic principles.
Fifteenth BaLLot--Buchanan 16S, Doug
las lis, Pierce 3, Cass f. r.
On the 18th ballot, Buchanan was nom-
mated almost unanimously. Each State.
ln announcing its vote, declared heartily
for Buchanan, as though he was first choice
On the announcement of the nomination, it
was greeted with terrific applause, and the
cheering of each candidate
June 6.-At the evening session the
Convention passed a resolution rendering
all constitutional aid to the Pacific Rail-
road; the Convention then went into nomi-
nation for Vice President: Kentucky pro-
posed Linn Boyd, Illinois, Quitman. of
Miss; Louisiana, Breckenridge, of Ken
lucky who promptly declined; Alabama
named Senator Fitzpatrick; Tennessee,
Aaron V. Brown; South Carolina. Mr.
Seldom. Of Virginia, who declined; North