Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-06-19

had forgotten to mention the name of Frank
Hin Pierce. He then declared the approya
of the course of the administration which i
would receive from the people in its retire
ment-the endorsement of tewen done goot
and faithful servant
The vote was then announced, being 29f
for Mr.. Buchanan, the. unanimous vote %
| the Convention. This was followed by i'm
lmense cheering, which did not cease unit
three times three had been given for ths
nominee. Three equally enthusiastic were
also given for Mr.. Douglas, and three mod
| crate ones for Mr. Pierce. 80
| "a resolution endorsing the present admin
istration was then introduced by Mr.. Hallet
of Massachusetts,.
On the question being put some noes re-
sponded, but the president declaring the vote
unanimously in the affirmative, Mr. Peck
of Michigan, said he protested against such
decision. He would never consent tha
the great northwest should be slandered and
stullifed by the supposition that she endorsed
the administration of Mr.. Pierce.
Mr.. Wright, Of Pennsylvania, hoped thai
the majority report on the New York case
would be stricken from the minutes; and in
order that all differences might be settled
he would offer resolution recommending
the sections to agree upon holding State
Conve ltion to settle the organization and
make preparations. for the nomination of 9
single electoral ticket.
Judge Beardsley, on the part of the Hards
assured the Convention that the Nationa
Democratic party of New York would work
cheerfully and persistcntly for the success Of
the ticket, for the union of the parties, and
for the settlement of past difficulties.
Mr.. Ludlow, Of New York, expressed
similar views on the part of the Softs
Governor Seymour made an able and con,
ciliatory speech, alluding to the time when
the Democracy of New York were united,
and promising return of those halcyon days
The resolution proposed was then adopted,
and the Convention adjourned till ? p. m.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention re-assemblcd, and being
called to order, Mr.. Shields of Mo-, offered
resolution declaring it to be the duty of the
General Government to exercise all its con.
stitutional power to aid in the construction
of safe overland route between the Allan
tic and the Pacific coasts.
The Convention proceeded to vote for
Vice President, and the first ballot resulted
as follows:
John A Quitman SO, J. G. Breckenridge
IS, Lynn Boyd SO, II. V. johnson 81, Jas.
A. Baynard of Del 81, A. V. Brown 20,
J. G. Dobbin l3, B. Fitzpatrick II, Trus-
ten Polk of Tenn. ), Thomas j. Rusk ?.
On the I'd ballot, Brown, of Tennessee,
Rusk and Quitman were withdrawn, and a
unanimous vote was cast for Breckenridge.
The announcement was received with i'm.
mense cheering.
All proceedings in relation to the New
York Hards and Softs were expunged, one
gentleman from each delegation having arisen
and pledged that the past should be forgot
ten.
Hon. j. c. Breckenridge arose in answer
to calls, and made the following speech
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of the Con-
rention This result is as unexpected to
me as to any one in this Hall. In the per-
sonal and interior view of the case, I beg
you to consider that everything has been said
that can be said. I have no words to ex'
press my qualification at the proof Of the con-
fdence felt in me by the Democracy of the
Union. I have one personal satisfaction
have not disguised my opinions or my pref;
erences, and have taken no step in this di
rection. 1 do not rise for the purpose Of ma
king speech. I rise to return my thanks
for the honor done me, and do it with a full
heart. 1t would not be proper in me to say
anything with regard to the second person
on the ticket; but I can say of our illustri
GUS Chief, that Mr. Buchanan is one of the
last survivors of that gigantic race of states
men whose names are associated with the
greatest events in our country and history.
He has lived down detraction and calum,
nv, and in his green old age he is supported
by the descendants of his compeers. He has
been loved and honored, and is shortly to be
elevated to the Chief Magistracy of the Re.
public. In regard to the platform you have
adopted, can say it meets my hearty con-
currence. l fully endorse the resolutions,
and may further say, that am what is called
a States Rights Democrat. [Applause. j
And now, being united on the principles Of
Jefferson, I hope We shall be united all over
the country in enforcing them with the tenn
per of Jackson. Cheers. feel that il
would be inappropriate in me to address you
further. If the Democracy of the Unior
shall verify by their votes the nomination
you have given ME to-day, and place ME ir
the position indicated by you, I hope aud
trust I shall never commit any act to forfeit
the confidence thus reposed in ME.
Mr.. Breckenridge resumed his seat amid
great cheers.
Mr.. VIM. c. Preston, of Ky, was called
for. He pledged the Kentucky Wings te
the sur port of the ticket, and called on the
Wings all over the Union to do likewise.
In the vote on the Pacific Railroad, Fir
ginia, Florida, North Carolina and New Jer
sey voted nay Delaware voted aye and nay
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