The true Democrat., 1856-07-01
NO. 30.

President of the United States. His record of 40 years is but the record of his wisdom and services as statesman, his ability and sagacity as diplomatist, and his devotion to the Union and the rights of the States. It is a record without blemish and without a stain. The hearts of his countrymen are warmed and orawh to hlm with force, and ferver which VIII pear him with shouts and accamatons in- to the Presidential chair. Being one of his original, ardent and long g-devoted friends, my deiegauoh mas kindly accorded to me the grate iul pleasure ot casting our unanimous vote for that noble son of a noble State, James Bucha- nan, of Pennsylvania
 Mr. Flournoy, of Arkansas-lt is known, sir, to this convention, that the delegation from Arkansas came here instructed to cast their vote for the present Executive, Franklin Pierce, of New Hampshire In accordance with those instructions they faithfully adhered to him un- til they saw he no longer had chance to ob- tam the nomination of the convention. They then came enthusiastically and harmoniously to the Little Giant of Illinois. They have voted Tor him since that time, and wherever his banner was seen to float there were we seen to battle But, sir, we have had no factions Op- position to make to any candidate. Our vote was merely the expression of personal prefer ence. It was well known to us. and well ap- preciated, that James Buchanan was pure patriot and great man, and that he was in every way worthy of our support and our vote. While for time we did battle against him. we never meant our vote to go beyond the circle of the three names which were originally pre- sented to this convention; and we always in- tended, whenever there should be firm and decided majority in favor of Mir. Buchanan, to show that we were animated by no factiouS spirit oi opposition, and to add our vote to those ot his supporters. We are now as enthu- slastc friends of Mir. Buchanan as can be found on this floor. There Is sir, an aneCdote in his tory which would we'll illustrate the position of Arkansas. When the Prince and Princess of Armenia were captured by Cyrus, and led out to receive the sentence of death or of ban iShment that might be imposed on them by the conquerer, and the Prince was asked what he had to say why sentence should not be pro- nounced, he answered that for himself he had nothing to say but for the Princess he asked that she might be permitted to return to her own country-" as for me- he said, |" do with me as you please" The conqueror struck with the magnanlmty otthe reply, immediately gave to them both life and liberty. After they had returned, when all were expressing admi- ration for Cyrus, who was said to be the man of most gallant bearing in the world, the Prin- cess was asked what she thought of him. She replied that she had never seen him. When surprise was manifested that she who had been in his presence, had not seen him, she answer ed that she had no eyes except for the man who had been willing to sacrifice his own life to save hers. Thus, sir, 1t is with Arkansas From this time till November she will have no eyes except for James Buchanan. pledge myself that, in November next, she will give for him in proportion to her vote, larger ma Jorlty than any other State in the Union.- And, sir, as am always willing to back my judgment, l will bet a banner to be worked by the tairest hands in Arkansas, that such will be the case.
 Many members--We take the bet.
 Mr. Flournoy-Wel sir, the banners will be ready to send to the States that win them, and predict that after the election we shall be overwhelmed with flags from every State in the Union. As l have said we have hitherto been opposed to the nominee of this convention, but our opposition has been guided by dignity and moderation. We expect-and we have some reason to expect lt-that we shall meet with noble and generous cCnquerors, and that some htte favor will be extended to us when we eX- press choice for the second office in the gift of the convention. 1 now cast the four votes of Arkansas for James Buchanan, of Pennsvl- vania.
 Col. Samuel Black, of Pennsylvania in an eloquent manner returned the thanks of the Pennsylvania delegation to the convention for the honor conferred upon their State
 Each delegation as it voted was loudly ap- pIauded, and when the chair announced that all the delegations had voted for James Buch- anan, the applause was deafening and prolons- ed. It was soon understood by the immense throng outside, who echoed the expressions of the general joyfuuess.
 After the vote had been duly recorded, there was such a general sensation that it was diff cult to proceed with other business.
 5. F. Halet, from the committee on resolu- tions, reported the following:
 Resolued That the administration of Frank lin Pierce has been true to the great interests of the country. In the face of the most deter mined opposition 1t has maintained the laws, enforced economy, fostered progress, and infused integrity and v!gor into every department of the government at home. It has signally mprov- ed our treaty relations, extended the field of commercial enterprise, and vlndicated the rights of American citizens abroad. It has asserted with eminent impartiality the just claims of every section, and has at all times been faith tul to the constitution. We therefore proclaim our unqualified appreciation of its measures and its policy.
 The committee on resolutions, to whom was referred the resolution submitted by the dele gation for Virginia, have instructed their chair man to ask that they be discharged from it's further conSi eration.
 B. F. HALLETT, Chm.
 June 5, 1856
 Mir. Hallett also reported the following reso- lutiou:
 ResOlyed, That the resolutions in regard to the foreign policy of the government, are the ex. presslon of the opinion of this convention. and are not to be exacted as articles of party faith.
 These resolutions were adopted unanimous
 H. B. Wright, of Pennsylvania, offered the following resolution:
 ResolUed, That the proceedings in this con- ventlon relating to the conflicting delegations from the State of New York be stricken from the record thereof, and that we earnestly re- commend to both delegations here present to unite in call for single State convention to nominate an electoral ticket and ticket for State officers
 Judge Beardsley, Mir. Ludlow, and Gove-. nor Seymour, expressed their qualification at the presentation of this resolution in handsome speeches.
 The resolution was adopted amid general applause and warm expressions of good feel ing.
 {. An intellectual attempt was made to proceed to the ballot for Vice President.
 The convention then adjourned till two O.. clock, P. M.
 THE VOTE EPITOMIZED. 4 7abular Statement Shoa0ing t6e Result Of saeA
 Ballot for President.
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