Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-28

T. ReSctred, That Railroad to the Pacific
Ocean by the most central and practical route
is imperatively demanded by the interests OF
the whole country, and that the Federal Go
vernment ought to render immediate and eff
cient ald In It's construction, and as an auxilia-
ry thereto, the immediate construction of an
emigrant route on the line of the railroad.
8. Resotsed, That appropriations by Con-
gress for the improvement of rivers and har-
bors, OF national character, required for the
accommodation and security of our existing
commerce, are authorized by the Constitution.
aud justified by the obligation of Government
to protect the lives and property of its citizens
3. Resolred, That we invite the afiliation
and cooperation of the men of all parties, how
ever differing from us in other respects, in sup
port of the principles herein declared, and be-
eving that the spirit of our institutions as well
as the Constitution of our country guarantees
liberty of conscience and equality of rights
among citizens, we oppose all legislation i'm
pairing their security.
The separate resolutions were read in per-
feet silence, and each was received with hear
ty applause. That following the resolution
condemning polygamy and slavery was tre-
mendous
Delegate from New York offered the fol
lowing resolution:
Res0trcd, That this Convention proceed i'm
medidtely to take an informal vote for the
candidate for President of the United States
to be supported by the Republican party of
the United States Loud cheersl
After considerable discussion, an adjourn
ment until ) o'clock was carried.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention re-assembled at 5 D. M. and
being called to order, the President announced
that the Chairman of the Republican National
Executive Committee had communication to
present to the Convention.
The Hen. Il. d. Morgan then presented a
communication from the Committee appointed
by the North American Convention, stating
that In pursuance of resolution in that Con-
vention they had been appointed to confer with
the Republican Convention on the subject, with
a view to some concerted action on the part of
both Conventions.
MIR. Littlejohn, of New I ork, moved to re-
fer the communication to Committee to con-
slSt of one from each State. He said the North
American Convention were actuated by the
same feelings that moved this Convention, and
it was but right that the great party represen-
ted by the North American Convention should
have one candidate on the ticket nominated
here,
Mr.. Giddings, of Ohio, was panied to be
compelled to oppose the motion This Con-
vcntion had invited all to come in who were
opposed to the present Administration. If
Committee were appointed to communicate
with Americans, he should want Committee
appointed to communicate with foreign born
citizens, He could not believe the Chairman
of the National Committee was authorized to
open any such communication. He stood there
to speak for German citizens as well as for
American-born citizens He moved to lay the
resolution ON the table,
Carried by an immense majority amid in
tense excitement
Mr.. Spaulding, of Ohio, withdrew his for
mer withdrawal of Judge MLean's name
The President appointed as Tellers MeSsrs
E. D. Morgan, Of New-York, and Orthe, of
Indiana.
The Convention then proceeded to take the
first informal ballot, with the following result