The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-14
From the Philadelphia Eve ming Argue.
The Notwithstanding NOMINATION..

THE MISUNDERSTANDING NOMINATION.
The Cincinnati Convention yesterday completed its la
bos aud adjourned, having, the second ballot by
unanimous vote nominated John Breckinridge of Ken
vicepresdency The selection is every respect an ad
miracle and will unite in the rmes bonds of conf
dence and faerns regard the democracy of the whole
country in the most enthusiastic support Of the nomna-
tons Mr.. Breckenridge yet young being rcely
than thirty but has vabe name
gentleman of cultivated intellect possessing qualities
of craftsmanship gallant generous aud whole-soued the
Idol OF the noble democracy Of Kentucky and the bold and
daring champion Of Jeersonian principles the husngs
and in the halls of Congress He of good old stock
and inherits all the lofty and patriotic impulses of ,
remarkable for its great talents and close Identification with
the history of the country His grandfather United
States senator from Kentucky Afterwards Attorney Cen
era of the United States under Mr. Jefferson and the au-
thor OF the memorable resolutions of 1885, and his rea-
uyes have always borne conspicuous part in public
affairs ia the councils of the nation in the pulpit and
the bar. John Cabe Breckenridge the democratic nomi-
nee was educated at Centre College Kentucky and entered
upon brilliant career at the bar Lexington In lsi7
influenced by call which found hearty response in
the heart Of every Brcknrdge he abandoned his profess
sion, then largely lucrative and accompanied the Ken
lucky regiment TO Mexico serving throughout the
major OF Infantry enjoying immense personal popularity
and winning the most undivided regard of officers and
men for his eoopess aHd intrepid bravery In 1881 be
was elected to Congress by majority Of COO the
heretofore invincble Gen Leslie Coombs in the Ashland
district which had before elected democrat and in
1853 was reelected by majority nearly equal over e1-
Gov Leeter, who was brought out the Goah Of the
then wg party Of Kentucky f the sole purpose Of de-
feating Mr.. Breckenridge
He served with rare distinction in Congress beloved
and honored by every coming in contact with him
and proving himself gallant champion Of democratic
principles Previous to the expiration Of his term the
mfslon TO Spain becDming Inv H.
Hon Pierre oultl that important position was offered
MIN oy President Pierce but declined and on the expra-
usn OF the Tbmybrd Congress Mr. Breckenridge retired
again to private life and resumed his profession Manly
IN every sense intrepid fearless the soul Of honor proud
OF the eternal principles Of his party jealous in defence
the honor OF his country ambitions TO add her great
ness and grandeur in his profession talented and able
and In private life the charm OF every social circle YET
wholly unsPottej educated patriotic sagacious he de
serves the unanimous and highly honorable call to III,
second highest Office In the gift Of the nation which IN,
national democracy have EXTENDED to him. and will reject
honor upon the position and the country.
The following, which copy from Just and mani,
article in the Phladclphia Times Of this morning viii
demonstrate in some degree Mr. Breckinridges popular
lily at home and his energy Of character:
In 1851 General Leslie Coombs was the whiQ nomue,
IN the Ashland district For twenty years democrat
hsd been elected from IT, II the home Of Mr.. Clay
ana " was deemed idle for democrat make the race
Brock nridge resolved TO try His opponent Gen. Coons
well known here AS popular orator and possessed
IN high degrc, the aHctons of tho wbig party Wtsn
they took the stump according western custom Il soon
became apparent that Breckenridge infinitely an ov
match for his antagonist After animated contest
Breckenridge returned by 600 minority
HIS party became proud Of bis services and the dis
tncuon he during the first years he was in IN,
national Legislature that thew unanimously gave him 70.
nomination In 1859 The wings determined TO conquer
their enemy in their Odd strongh brought out Hob
ert Lcfcber TO run against him. This gentleman had
been 10 political life for thirty y~rs He hsd been repeat
eddy in Congress governor Of the STATE for on.
aud tad Just tusn rssnrned from the MeyicYn ,s,oo tn
which he Ind been appointed By Gen. TAI lor He had
been, aud then, of the popular mrn in The
State and one Of the best stump orators When plark
Bob as Governor Letcher was Familiarity called was pu
upon the track the wings declared that Old Boston,
entered, and that he would distance bis competitor
Never was much feeling cc,cd In any congressional
canvass within recollection. They began Speaking to
Reher early In May aud there day except sam
day. until the first Monday in August that they did no,
meet aud light II foot TO foot and hand hand They
spoke ss often as four five times in precinct Their
Franklin, Jcsssmlne, Woodford and owcn counties
Lctche was not able to be prsen, with his youthful
nent Mt every point lie would him every dav AZ IN.
place regularly agreed upon often would
ride TO some Other precinct and make speech nj nig
Ono day such was ms activity lac seventy miles nd
mace thrre speecn Ncver we're parssans either side
more vrisbt The friends Of each spent immense sums .,
money
The cones, resulted in the reelection of Rrek
BY majority OF 500 After serving unit, the i'm 81
March, 1855, he retired from public lifes
The Cincinnati Commercial Of day or two since. in ne
skees Of the delegates 10 the convention thus speaks of
Nr Breckipridgei
Near The eestcrn aisle, and within few seats Of the