New-York daily tribune., 1856-06-07

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meant the choice Of Illinois, stephen A. Do,yl.r
| lApplause.l
| North Carol ma led of On the ,ane .aok .,d
followed by South Carolina, Alabsm, Ns.n.i0o,
Florida ard Te1as. ff'
Tennessee csst ter IL votes for Buchanan p;srcs
rar down to 3 vstes.
The New York Sohs went over to Doug,.s IN ,hs
18th ballet; Maine concentrated her vote On Rucb,o.
an; Ohio gave him more; Kentucky css, all her
Votts tor Doueas, having previou.y gwen him bat !.
The balf votes were rejected by the Chair. point
of order being raised them in consequence of Ohio
casting half vote f,r Cass.
After the announcement Of the result on the 10th
bsHot, Mr. Preston of Kentucky, said he had stood
hfmly by Douglas 10 this point, but be felt CON-
fcent that tie Convention demanded the nomination
of James Buchanan.
Tumutuous disorder ensued AID cries resounded all
over the hall, "No, no, mo- Douglas has sufficient
hierds," &c
Mr. Preston coItinued-He thought the friends of
Mr.. Douglas would bet consult his wishes by yielding
at once and cheerfuly to the wishes Of the Conven
ton.
Loud cries were now heard for Illnoisto speak
Mr. Richardson rose and said, without advising any
gentleman what it bis duty TO his constituents to
DO he felt that he had duty to perform TO his con-
withdraw him y He felt that he could not contribute
to the of the party carry the views of
Mr.. Douglas by continuing him longer in the contest
Immense appausel. de had just received adspatch
from Mr.. Douglas which he desired to have
read. After that, he would withdraw the
name Of Mr. Douglas. Mr.. Richardson then
rad the telegrephic dispatch from Mr.. Douglas
which said, that from teegraphic accounts he
(Douglas) felt confident that longer continuance OF
his name before the Convention would tend to disturb
its harmony, and that therefore he desired to with
dIaw, believing that the Democracy would do well to
unite and vote either Of the other candidates be-
fore the Convention, Mr.. Pierce and Mr. Buchanan
Immense cheerngl.
Gov Seymour arose and endeavored to address the
Convention but was for some time prevented by the
uproar and confusion After while he was heard.
He said the Democrats of New York had, up to this
time, been united point, and that was the pro-
prety of adherng to other Of the nominees be-
fore the Convention. They had adhered to Mr. Pierce
as long as he had vote in the Convention. They
had then cast their vote for Mr.. Douglas. That eau
dldate had withdrawn himself, and the New York
Softs desired to do all in their power to harmonic
and consolidate the vote Of the Convention Immense
appausel.
The seventeenth ballot was then taken.
New Han pshre cast her vote for Buchanan, Mr..
Hibbard making speech in explanation, and every
delegate who rose had somethirg to say.
Mr. Ludlow, for the New York Sofs, said that al.
though the Sofs came into the Convention under
many Disadvantages, they had no desire to promote
the coDt uance of any factions in the great State of
New York. They, therefore, cast their eighteen votes
for James Buchanan.
Immediately the ballot commenced, Captain Ryn-
derss great gun heard roaring forth the announce
II ent TO the outsiders.
The Convention rose to the highest state of excite
ment as State after State gave plumper for the
Nominee.
w. w. Avery of North Carolina said that North
Carolina loved buchanan and reminded the Conven
ton that four years ago he had been its first choice
South Carolina said che came here with the desire
to support those candidates who had proved them
selves honest to the Union and Constitution. To this
end she had cast her votes fr- for Pierce and then
for Douglas She would now give her entire vote to
Buchanan.
Sam Medary congratulated the Convention that Ohio
had o longer fractional vote to cast upon the plat
form of the Convention. Ohio willing to fight
under any nominee although the sworn friend oil the
Little Giant of the West None would yield more
cheeIfully than himself, and he could say the same
for the entire delegation. As Ohio had been exict
hitherto fmathematicaly dividing her VOTE she should
row be quite as exact and cast her entire vote for
Buchanan He pledged the State of Ohio for the
| favorite Of P,nnsy ylvapia.
Col. Richardson said: Every member OF the Con-
yention has indorsed the political course OF Mr..
| Douglas, which any man might be proud OF. lie
conld assure the Conyer tOn that while the choice OF
Illinois was of course, for her favorite son, yet she
welded to no State in appreciation OF the political
| character Of James buchanan.
Akspsas pledged herself for the largest comparative
majority in the Union for the nominee, particularly 1t
her choice for Vice President should be satisfied, Gen
| Quitmsn Of Mississippi.
Mr. Ippe of California said that the delegation came
| here with the choice of every member fixed on the
present nominee but they came also with INSTRUCTIONS
TO get the expression OF the Convection IN favor oil
securing some easy means Of communication between
| the Atlantic ard Pacific coasts.
| Mr. Inge having received permission, then procee
| ded to comment ably and eloquenty on the impor'
| tance and necessity of such COMMUNICATION lie
thanked the Convention for their kindness in hearing
| those who had come so far and who had braved tie
malaria of the tropics and the dangers of the ocean 10
| met their Democratic brethren here. He believed
that Mr. Buchanan did not in opposition to the
exercise of all Constitutional power TO secure easy
postal communication between the two oceans. Cali
| Sorpia casts her votes for Buchanan.
| John L. Dswson, in happy speech, expressed the
thanks of Pennsylvania for the honor done her through
these endorsements of her avore son. After be hsd
taken his seat he again, saying that in reviewing
Il claims of candidates, he had forgotten to mention
| the name of Franklin Pierce Laughter and cheersl
He then declared his approval of the course ot the
Administration, which would receive from The people
on its retirement the endorsement, Well done thou
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