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the duty Of the Federal government to ex-
ercise promptly all its constitutional
power, for the attainment of that object
M Brownfeld. OF St. Joseph. submit
ted letter from the Hon. Norman EDDY.
which was read BY the Secretary, us fol
lows.
To the President of the Democratic Con
rention, at Bradford. Indiana.
SHIT has been intimated TO me that
possibly contingency might arise, tha,
would in the judgment of the Convention
render ii advisable to place my name a..
gain in nomination for Congress.
j have availed myself o.! all proper &C.
casions, since the election Of 1854. 10
say TO friends who have written or spo-
ken 10 me in reference TO such a nomina-
ton. that under no circumstances likely
to occur, would be q candidate.
With this declaration early and perss.
;ently before the Democratic party of the
District. | can hardl, imagine state of
facts. that would bring nv name into the
convention; but in order TO remove all
doubt, il is due. ns wei. to the delegates
composing it as TO myself, to say in ad-
vance, that am constrained by consid
erations that leave me no choice, TO ad
here to my former declaration.
J My most intimate friends will under
stand the grounds Of this decision, end
will appreciate the motives which dictate
it. At least they can say if occasion
should make it proper 10 say anything.
that no unmahly fear--no distrust OF par.
! ty frieuds--no diminution Of zenl for
principles, in the success of which, ] sol
EMMY be lieve the country and its consii
tuition can only find refuge and safety
and no other unworthy feeling unbecom-
ing them or myself, has influenced my
determination.
As an old friend s. comr,de. who has
stood with them in sunshine AMI storm.
and marked their consistency and devotion
TO our common faith--who has been hon.
ored by them-and more honored when
he fell with them-may | not ask in all
your deliberations harmony. concord
nay sacrifice If need be--feme m boring
the cause, and that our blessed Union is
the mighty stake for which we battle
have no right to fear their prudence or
patriotism, yet they will pardon me il
my desire for their success, betrsys me
into over anxiety.
He. in hose illustrious life. there is
every guarantee that love Of country, or
doating confidence can ask and whose no.
BILE virtues have embellished public sac.
riice OF more than 80 yeats including
periods of deep peril to our republican
system; ne upon whom leaned the strong
arm Of Jackson. and found support--the
able Senator and compeer Of Grundy For
syth. Wright and Benton. The eminent
and accomplished Secretary and Minister
JAMES BUCHANAN, our standard bearer.
will lead US 10 victory as glorious as il
will be imperishabe.
That the old 9th will share in the tri-
umph. as in the contest. have not o
doubt. Your friend,
NORMAN EDDY.
ST. Paul. M. T. June 9, 1856.
On motion of Mr.. Ross il was ordt red,
that this letter DO received and recorded
in the proceedings of this Convention.
The President now announced the order
for nominations of candidates TO repre-
sent the 9th Congressional District Of
the State of Indiana in the next Congress
OF the United States.
Mr.. Splitter. of Jasper, submitted the
Il n
porte.
Mr.. Deavitt. OF ST. Joseph. submitted
the name OF tie Hon. WILLIAM z. Stu
ART, of Cass.
Col. Walker Immediately Withdrew his
name from the canvass. and submitted
motion, that the honorable William T..
Stuart be unanimously nominated as the
Democratic candidate for Congress for
the Oh District.
This motion was received with rounds
of hearty cheering fer Col. w. and adop-
ted with shout of enthusiasm, and the
President announced the result, adding
his confidence that Judge S. would be e.
lected by five thousand majority.
On motion by Mr.. Deavi,t, it was or
jered, that Col. Walker. A. G.. Deaviit
and w. R. Bowss proceed forthwith TO
acqnaint Judge Stewar; of his nomination
and invite him TO appear before the Con-
ventinn.
Major M Fadden. of Cass, offered the
following resolutions. which were adop.
ted:
Resolre9. That we recognise JAMES
BUCHANAN. Of Pennsylvania, as the great
statesman Of the present age, the able
diplomatist. the champion of popular
rights aud Of civil and religious liberty.
and The unwavering Democrat who he's
ever defended our Constitution and the
Union OF the States, and his nomination
10 the Presidency By the Cincinnati Con-
venticn nerts our hearty approval, and
in the coming election he will receive our
unanimous support.
Resolved. That we approve Of the NOM
inalion OF Kentucky's favoriie son and
gifted statesman. JOHN c. BREcKINRlDeE,
for the Vice Presidency; and that with