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

io'ty report Of the Committee on CREDENTIALS N the
Ntw-Yofk case would be stricken from the minutes
and n order that all differences gh, he settled h.
would offer resolution recommending both sections
to seree upon holding State Convention to settle
upon an organization and make preparations for the
domination Of single electoral ticket.
Judge Beardsly, OF the pa 4 Of the Hards assured
the Convention that The National Democrats party OF
New York would work cheerfuly ard persstently for
the OF the ticket foI the union Of the party
ard for the settlement Of al past dIfbculties.
Mr.. Ludlow expressed similar views on the part Of
the SOfts
Gov. Seymour then rose, and was received With
lou6 applause. He made an able aud co cls,ory
speech, aludng to the time when the Democracy OF
New York were unit, and promising return TO
those hslcJon days.
NJ. Wnght's resolution wa. then adorte1 and the
CONVENTION sdjouInsd till ? p m.
The following letter from Mr.. Douglas wss received
by Mr. Robertson:
"WAsHIyGrOy June g. 1856.
Hon. WV. A. RIcHAaDsos-Dc0r SV: From the
following tel-erspbIc reports in the newspapers lear
thst enIbter state Of cling being engen1ered
in the Convention, which may endang-r the harmony
and success If our party. wish you and al my
friends 10 bear in mind that have a thousant-fJld
more anxiety for the triumph of principles than for
my own personal elevation. II the withdrawal Of my
name viii contribute to the harmony OF our party
or the success of our cause, hope you
viii not hes 10 take the step especially Is my
dtsire that the action Of the Convention viii embody
and express tne wishes feelings, and principles Of the
Democracy Of tie Republic. II Mr.. Pierce, or Mr.
Buchanan, or any other who is fathfnl to the great
issues involved in the contest shall receive maloriy
OF the Convention, earrey hope that all my friends
vii uDite 10 nsIr two thirds and then maklgs he
Ion ination unanimous. Let no personal consi!era-
ons disturb the harmony endanger the triumPhs OF
OuY -. "A.
AFTERNOON sEssIoS.
The Convention being called to order Mr.. Shields
Of Missouri offered resolution declaring it to be the
duty of the General Government far the COn'ti
tutlOn will permit to aid in the construction of safe
overland route between the Atlantic and the Pacific
coasts.
motion to lay the resolution on the table vas lost
by Ayes Is, Noes 22O.
Several dele gates from Missouri rose and demsnded
a suspension OF the rules.
Mr. Petit of Indiana endeavored to speak on the
proprety of an amendment declaring it the duty Of
the General Government to use all proper Consti,u-
tional power fer the object named, but it was no.
heard.
The motion TO suspend the rules for the purpose of
entertaining the resolution was carried by yeas 2Os
nays ss
At the suggestion of Mr. Pcti. the wori proper"
was placed before Constitutional poxer,' and the
main question being ordered the resolution
adopted by ayes 2O5, Lays g..
On motion, the Convention resolved to proceed to
ballot foi a candidate for Vice President.
Mr.. Mead of Virginia proposed Lynn Boyd of Ken
tucBy.
Mr. Harris of Illinois begged leave TO propose a
man who though born on the banks of the Hudson
was now a residen on the banks of the Mississippi
1t had been his pride to under his command 10
T, ,eimeIts in Illinois, that TUNED their backs to
friends or foes He the first to plant the American
feg on the Halls of the Montezumas. He named Gen.
Quitmap.
Col Lewis of Louisiana named John c. Brecken.
ridge Of Kentucky.
Mr.. Breckenridge returned his thanks to Louisiana
for the honor conferred upon him, but was one of
those who believed promotion should follow seniority;
bssidoe. he was already candidate for the office Of
Editor-one Of the Editors who should advocate the
election Of the candidates of this Convention and the
unfolding of its noble States Rights platform. lie
withdrew his name. So
Mr. Chapman of Alabama nominated BENZ. Fitz-
patrick Of Alabama.
Mr. Blown of Tennessee dominated Aaron " brown
of Tennessee
A delegate from North Carolina nominated James
A. Sedden of Virginia. -,
Mr. Seddeu returned thanks for the honor and with
drew his name.
Mr.. Avery of North Carolina then presented the
name of James G.. Dobbin Of North Carolina.
Mr.. Underwood of Georgia nominated ii. V. John.
son of Georgia.
FIRsT BALLOT.
Jobp A. Qutman.........5s J. c. breckenridge s.
L,rn hSyd ;c...ss Hsshei Y johnson
james A. Bsysrd....sl Tru"on P9s; ;.'''''''.'...
On the above ballot Maine voted for Gen. Rusk Of
Texas.
Mr.. Pollock of Texas Immediately withdrew MI.
Rusks name, by authority.
Vermont cast her entire vote for Mr.. Breckenridge.
NewYork being called, Mr.. Ludlow announced
eighteen votes for Gen. Quitman.
Mr. Cochrane Immediately rose and said the vote
was not correct. Sorae little byplay took place one
Delegate said he wanted to vote independently.
The President said be would receive no vote except
from the chairman of the delegation.
Judge Beardsley cast eleven Hard votes for James
A. Bay ard OF Delaware.
Vupipa cast her vote for Breckenridge; Illinois for
Ouitman; California for A. V. Brown.
Bsore the second ballot was taken the name of Mr..
Bay ard was Withdrawn.
d,Itcate from Connecticut begged to say that II
the delegate. South Of Mason & DiIon's LIE could
agree upon candidate Connecticut would 60 for him.
but if not Connecticut had distinguished son 10 pro-
pos.-the Hon. Isaac Toucey
Another delegate said that was not so; Connecticut
reserved Mr.. Toucey for higher game aud name.
On proceeding with the second ballot the name OF
Mr. Brown of +, nnessee was Withdrawn, and his Vo,es
Given for Mr. Breckenridge Several o,her Stae
then charged for Mr. Breckenridge, aud and gre"
excit,m Mt Mississippi withdrew the name OF Qu'man
and recorded her vote for Breckenridge Judge besd'