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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-12
on Of the minority resolution, and Carl.

ton Of the minority resolution, and carri-
ed.
Mr.. Preston moved 10 reconsider this vote
and that the motion lie on the table. Adop-
ted.
Mr.. Preston moved that a committee o
seven of the Convention be appointed to
wait upon the New York delegation, and
inform them Of the decision Of the Conven'
ton.
The Chair announced the following as the
committee to wait on the New York delega.
tion and acquaint them with the decision Of
the Convention
Preston, Of Ky. Butler, OF Mlsschusa It's;
Richardson, OF Illinois; Gardner, Of Georgia
Meade, Of Virginia; Wicklife, Ky. Pickens,
of Georgia.
George McCook, of Ohio, moved the fol,
lowing resolution
RESOLVED, That at two o'clock P. NJ, this
day, this Convention will procee d, by call
OF the States, TO nominate candidate for the
Presidency.
On motion the Convention then adjourn
ed
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-12
The Convention and its Results.

The reader will find large portion Of to-
days paper occupied with the proceedings
of the National Convention, and to them we
direct attention for The details. We wish
to speak briefly of the Convention gen.
eral terms. AS we never before attended
similar gathering, we cannot state from
personal knowledge how it comparedin point
of talent with others of former years but
those who know say that It far surpassed
in that particular, any that has ever assem-
bled for a like purpose, in long series of
years. The platform adopted was hailed
with deafening applause within, and mani
(estations of unfeigned qualification without
the Convention and from the time Of its
passage universal good feeling prevailed in
the ranks of the delegates.
The nomination of JAMES BUCHAN-
AN was purely result Of the popular man
iiestations in his favor throughout the en-
tire country. 1t was a vindication of"pop-
ular sovereignty"-a bowing to the will Of
the people, and removal of the dStrust
with which many had regarded the Conven-
ton before it assembled, We rejoice ex-
ceedingly that the labors of the Convention
have had such happy termination, and can
now 60 into the campaign with a hearty
good will, and with a firm faith that it will
end in glorious victory. There was not
man in the Convention, no matter what his
personal preferences had been, but yielded
gracefully and heartily, when it was dlscov-
cred that Mr.. BUCHANAN was the choice OF
the majority, and not one who did not feel,
after his nomination, that his election was
placed beyond doubt. This is the general
impression among all parties. Every true
friend of the Constitution, will work and vote
for Pennsylvaniu's distinguished son with
the hope of fee and reward only in the pres
ervation of its integrity.
While Mr.. BUCHANAN was the first choice
of the majority Of the Convention, there was
large minority that divided its vote between
Pierce and Douglas. To the credit ofthese
gentlemen, be it said, that upon learning
the wishes of the majority ofthe Convention,
they magnanimously withdrew from the con-
test. Mr.. BUCHANAN had stood aloof be-
fore, under similar circumstances, and we
were delighted to see the same generous
spirit manifested by his temporary oPpo-
nents
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-12
John G. breckenridge.

The Convention made judicious choice,
when it nominated the above named gentle
man for the office of Vice President. AL
though a young man, probably not over thir
ty-fve years of age, he has attained an emf
nent position, not only in his own State, but
throughout the Union. Born and raised in
Henry Clay's neighborhood, he was, when
barely eligible, elected to the Legislature
by larger majority than had ever been
given in that District for the same Office
When the Sage of Ashland was bending to
the grave with the weight of many years
and many honors, Mr.. Breckenridge was
triumphantly ly elected to Congress over Les
lie Combs, firm and triedf of the great
pacifcator.' Astounded at such a result in
the Ashland District, the Wings determined
to defeat him at the next election, and to in
sure victory nominated Ex-Gov. Bob Letch-
er, who had never been conquered in any
conflict, and who had received the largest
vote ever given to candidate for Governor.
This was a memorable contest. All eyes
were directed towards the scene of the con-
fict, and nation wondered If the mantle Of
Henry Clay would fall upon the gallant and
gifted Breckenridge. The result was. his
triumphant re-election.F He is one of the
finest orators in the Union, and while in
Congress was regarded as the best debater
in the House of Representatives. He rep
resented the Ashland District at the time Of
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-12
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Mr.. Preston, of Ky. reported from the COM
mittee to acquaint the New York Delega tions
of the dcision of the Convention in the N.
Y. contest, that the committe had performed
their duty, and that the contesting delegations
had declared their acquescence in the deci
sion. and would be prepared to comply with
it. He also stated that the delegation head
ell BY Mr.. Beardsley had handed in their list
Of delegates. The other delegation had not
reported.
Mr.. Hatch,o Louisiana, as privilege ques-
tion, begged that a report which he had made
as a'minority of the committee on Credentials
nigh. be received, read and entered on the
record. This motion prevailed.
Mr.. Inge, of California, moved that the re-
solution relative to the establishment OF a
public load across our territory be reconsid-
e;ed.
Mr.. Thompson, of Mississippi, insisted
that the motion was not in order; that by
the decision of the Convention this morning
the order Of the hour was to ballot for the
Presidency.
The President so decided.
MI. Callehan CT Penn arose toa prlviIeg-
ed question. The New York delegation had
been admitted, but they had not yet signilied
their ocquiescence in the platform, and they
ought to be required to do so. Applause.
Yes, yes.
Mr., Meade said that the COMMITTEES on
Credentials had omit ted to include this as
requirement of the New York delegation.
Mr.. Inge, Of California, moved to suspend the
rule in order to reconsider the resolution re
latve to the public road and called Tor the
vote by States. =,
The vote was l2layes, IT'S nays, New Y
voting. When the vote Of the New York
was called there was loud applause, the vot
being announced by Mr.. B3ard5ley for the
Hards, and Mr.. Ludlow, for the Softs, both
voting in favor Of suspending the rules
The Chair then announced that the order
of the hour was the vote on the nomination
for Presidency.
R. Kidder Meade, Of Virginia! am charg-
ed by my delegation with the duty ot presen'
ting to this Convention, as candidate ioI
the Presidency, the name OF that honest and
eminent statesman, James Buchanan.--
Great applause.
Henry Hubbard, Of New ampshire-lr
the name of the Democracy OF New Hamp'
shire | present the name of franklin Pierce.
Mr.. Inge, of California; am unanimous
ly instructed by the delegation from Calilor
mia to put in nomination the great champion
Of American progress, Lewis CasS, of Michi-
gan, Applause.
Mr.. Richardson-l nominate Stephen A,
Douglas, of Illinois, for the nomination for
the Presidency. Immense applause.l
Mr.. Ing4.-I nominate Lewis Cass, o
Michigan.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-12
DEMOCRATIC
NATIONAL CONVENTION


Mr.. Wickliffe Before we are called OF
10 vote on the remaining portions of the rC
solutions, | think we should have time from
now till three o'clock, in order that in
pure air and clear atmosphere we ma
look at them with some degree Of delibera
tion, appreciate the importance of our actio
in either accepting or rejecting them. | as
for my State recess o..
interruptions aud calls of order! order j
voice-The character Of the gentleman shOul
entitle him to hearing.
Mr. Ingersoll, Of Connecticut, rose TO
point Of order, and asked il division Of III
question being ordered, the vote Ought no
10 he taken separately.
Objection being made on the score OF usog
Mr.. lngersoll, would not insist on tn
point.
Mr.. Petit, OF indiana have bs much re
spect for the personal and political character o
that gentleman as any member on this floor
but he nor any other member must violate th'
rules OF this Convention.
The Presdent--l am compelled, thougf
reluctantly, to declare the gentleman out o
order.
Mr.. Wicklile-I stand here to maintain
the principles Of the party aud sent here by
the Democratic party OF - renewed in
tenuptions.l lrOse not to make a speech
but to ask that Kentucky be allowed here
10 consider and consult upon the remainder
Of the resolutions reported by the commit
tee.
Mr. Phelps Of Missouri, moved that the
Convention adjourn.
The chair decided that his motion was out
Of order.
Mr.. Phelps with some ieeling) asserted
that according 10 the Rules Of the House OF
Representatives which that body had adopt.
Cd The motion TO adjourn while under the
operation Of the previous question was in
order.
Mr.. Richardson, OF Illinois, confirmed
this view of the question Of order, and said
that il was usual, while the roll for the vote
BY States was being called, to adjourn.
The President said in view ofsuch an au'
thentic exposition Of the practice Of the
body whose rules they had adopted, unes:
some member OF the House Of Represents
tives should dissent from this statement o
the practice in that body, lie would reyers'
his decision.
There was general acquiescence, and tht
motion TO adjourn was put to the body, and
vote BY States being taken, the vote stool
rs for and 1873 against adjournment.
Mr.. Meade, Uf Va, moved a recess oil one
hour. If the vote was taken on the Other
resolutions without a recess, he would ask
leave for the Virginia delegation to retire
10 consult at least that time.
The motion was lost.
Mr.. lngersoll. of Connecticut, demanded
that under the division OF the question the re
naming resolutions should be voted on sep
HrateIy.
The President said that vote upon each
would be SO taken.
Mr.. Meade Of ofVirginia, asked leave for TN
delegation TO retire for the purpose OF con
,ultation as to their action upon the remain
ing resolutions.
Leave was given by the convention ant
the same was requested for like purposes by
the delegations from Maryland and Nilsson
ii, which was acCeled to.
On motion Of Mr.. Barksdale, Of Mississip
pi, the convention then took recess unit
2o'clock, p. m.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-12

Before the balloting began Mr.. Breckinridge en-.
persisted in voting for him,
AT Ihe second ballot, Maine, New Hampshire
and Vermont led off for Breekinridqe, and, al
though others were voted for the votes were quick
ly changed, and tho result was his unanimous
nomination. When the vote was announced he
shout OF applause was deafening. The whole
chiefs and the oudest calls, directed its gaze mon
the tall and graceful delegate from kentucky, Who
had been so Unexpectedly nominated
Mr.. Breckinridge, in a neat and appropriate
speech returned thanks for the honor conferred
After the transaction of some unimportant bu-
siness tho Convention adjourned sine die.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-12
Total..,.........l35b

Total ..,.........l3 1851 1921 ~
California voted votes for Cass, and Ohio gave
one vote for Cass, making for Cass.
Second Ballot-Buchanan lSs, Pierce ll911
Douglas 8l11, Cass 8.
Third Ballot - Buchanan lS9Il, Pierce ll9
Douglas 32, Cass 81.
Fourth-Buchanan l4l, Piercell9, Douglas 80
Cass 5.
Buchanan 14O, Pierce ll0, Douglas 81
Cass 5.
sixth--Buchanan 155, Pierce lO7, Douglas IS
Cass 8.
seventh--Buchanan 148, Pierce SO, Douglas SO
Cass 5.
Eighth Buchanan lat, Pierce 81, Douglas sc
Cass 5.
Mr.. Yulee, of Florida, made a motion to ad
journ, which was lost, and the Convention pro.
ceeded to the
Ninth Ballot-Buchanan 146, Pierce 81, Doug.
las So, Cass Z.
Tenth-Buchanan l47, Pierce so, Douglas 81
Cass 5.
Eleventh--Same as previous ballot.
Twelfth--Buchanan las, Pierce 70, Douglas O3
Cass 8.
Thirteenth-Buchanan $50, Pierce II, Dougla:
G3, Cass 5.
CONGRATULATIONS 1921 {, Pierce rs, Doug
las 6S, Cass 81.
Convention then adjourned until tomorrow al
o'clock A. NJ.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-12
FOURTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS,

At ten o'clock, the President called the
Convention to order. The attendance OF
the Delegates was full larger, indeed, than
on the previous days,
Mr.. ]. w. Stevenson, of Kentucky, arose
and addressed the President.
Mr.. Bayard, of Delaware, arose at the
same time.
MIR. Yulee of Florida, called to order
The gentleman from Kentucky had the floor.
Mr.. Stevenson-l am prepared on the part
Of the Committee on Credentials, to present
the majority report of the New York contro-
versy. There was a division of the Com
mittee, and | am prepared to read the re-
port of the majority, if the Convention is
ready to receive it.
["Yes Go on, 60 on!"
Mr.. Stevenson having ascended the plat
form addressed the Convention as follows A:
Gentlemen of the Convention, before
proceed to read the report of the Commit
tee on Credentials, crave indulgence for a
moment, while ] state in general terms the
principles on which that majority which
represent have been actuated in coming to
the conclusions presented in the report
We have given for the last forty-eight hours.
all that attention to this difficult subject
which it should demand at the hands of the
Committee of this Convention. We have
had all the facts placed before us, and able
arguments from the respective sections Of
the Democratic party of New York, claim
ing seats on this floor. After argument
and long consultation, both sections of the
Democratic party of that Stnte have agreed
to pledge their honor to stand on the noble
platform yesterday erected by this Conven.
ton.
They have pledged their honor and theil
individual exertion, and with those pledges
the parties they respectively represent, that
both sections will unite on that platform
and with common zeal, and with common
strength, will make battle for the nominee
who will be selected to-day by this Conven-
ton. The majority of the Committee has
thought that by-gones should be by-gones.
1t is certainly matter of regret that at one
time the Democratic party of New York was
divided in an unfortunate, | must say, dis
honorable rupture.
But that time has passed away. The
committee wished to draw a curtain over
the past, to take the two last platforms
adopted by the two sections of the Democ.
racy of New York, and to regard them as
national with this pledge, and the majority
of the committee has accordingly taken the
vote at the last three elect ions as a test
and have taken on themselves the task OF
uniting them in one common delegation.
This is what nearly two-thrds Of the COM
mittee have deemed due, under all the cir.
cumstances, as proper to be reported to this
Convention. They are ready to draw cur
tain over the past, and look to the Democra.
cy of New York in the future.
Loud applause!]
Mr.. Stevenson then read the Majority Re.
port on Credentials:
WHEREAS, The delegation from the State
Of New York represented by the Hon. Ho.
ratio Seymour, are regularly organized
portion Of the Democraticic party from said
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-12
FIFTH nAV

At 0 o'clock the President called the Conven-
ton to order. The 18th ballot stood as follows
Buchanan 16s, Douglas 1lS, Cass 4, Pierce 8.
Before the vote was taken Pierce, was with
drawn, and New Hampshire, North Carolina
South Carolina, Alabama, mississippi, Florida
and Texas cast their votes for Douglas. Tennes-
see cast her 12 votes for Buchanan.
Sixteenth Ballot-Buchanan l6s, Douglas 1872
Cass 6.
Seventeenth Ballot-Mr. Richardson Of Illinois
withdrew Douglas, and the resultwas the unani-
nous nomination of James Buchanan, who re-
ceived 296 votes.
Before the vote was announced Capt. Rynders
cannon began to thunder forth tho result to the
immense multitudes without.
The Convention adjourned until Q P. NJ.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-12
AFTERNOON SESSION.

A resolution was adopted declaring It the duty
Of Government to use all proper constitutional
power to aid in the construction of safe overland
mail route between the Atlantic and Pacific
coasts.
The Convention then proceeded TO nominate a
candidate for Vice President.
First Ballot--Quitman 50, Boyd SO, Fitzpat-
rick IL, Brown 90, Dobbin lS, johnson 81, Breck-
inridge IS, Bayard 81, Trusten Polk 5, Butler 81.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-12
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THURSDAY, JUNE 70, 1856.
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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-04-25

LOSSES ny FRE.-In addition to the damage heretofore
mentioned caused by the forest fires the inst
now lsarn that the barn belonging Mr. Ezekiel Town
send IN UpSlur county, with three horses consumed
Mcssrs w. H. Curry, John Mcdowell and jacob Brake,
living Ia the nrghbornood suffered considerably
the barn o Mr. Nimrod li-vener, OF Br,xton his dwell
ling house, cOrncrib grain, and all the fencing were
consumed, aud the barn OF James McCray of tile last
named county.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-04-25

L. l. BLuES-We understand that the Light Infantry
Blues will celebrate their anniversary this year the 9Th
instead vi the 10th OF May. Buchanan alocat
with which the history oi the company is closely ident
he'd has been selected tue place OF the festival Tn,
Blues are making calculations upon grand parade and
NE hope they will not be disappointed There is W..
learn, much activity in the drill of the sario,
COMPANIES, aud all inspired with determination to
bear oil the palm of efficiency we'll numbers.