The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-20

THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENT ION.
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Nomination of William L. Dayton, Of New
Jersey, for Vice President.
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A Young Mems National Convention to
be Held in Harrisburg.
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A ROARING RATIFICATION MEETING.
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Numerous Speeches and Immense Enthusiasm.
SPEECH OF mr.. DAYTON. AT TRENTON,
&c, &C., &e.
THIRD DAYS PROCEEDINGS.


PHILADELPHIA, June 10 1856.
The Convention met at ten o'clock. There was not
quite so much excitement tho preceding day and
the benches rather thin until some time after the
hour Of meeting The attendance of outsiders was as
great as
Tho most important business tho settlement of the
difficulty with George Laws North American Convention
whose communication had first been tabled and then
taken up and referred the Committee on Resolutions
This committee had long and session. and con
ferred with George LAWS committee, headed by George
himself II whispered about the Convention that no
conclusion had been arrived at and that the indignant
North Americans had boltcd New York in the first
tran leaving two or three to watch this Convcn
tion and send its proceedings to tho North pat
riots tho wires The trouble in this Convention was
between the East and the West The Eastern were
afraid If they savcd or the North Americans they would
lose althe New England States where the Know Nothing
voters nearly all opposed Fillmore The Western
men said that the Germans all ready vote this
ticket but f they knew that the Know Notlngs were
especially pcttcd, they would hang back and give their
votes to Buchanan. Thus the Convention found itself be-
tween Scya and Charybds with immediate chance TO
escape destruction
At half past 10 O'Clock the CHAIR (r Lane, of Inda,na)
called out-lhe Convention will come to order.
Prayer was offered. by the Rev. Mr.. Becbc. The
reverend gentlcmans prayer rather long, but very
good
The North American business was passed over
The CHAThe first business in order is the reading Of
the following resolution
Resolved, That National Convention of young men in
applanse-for NE Presidency, held in the city Of New
the National Committee
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. WHkIrlEY, OF New Jersey moved that the Conven-
zion DO now proceed to informal ballot for candidate
tor the Vice Presidency and he desired nominate
snaa office William L. Dayton, of New Jersey, (whig)
MI Wheey then read from the HERALD speech recent
delivered by MIR. Dayton, to the Republican State Con-
vention Of New Jersey and asked the Convention
satshed that his votes soundy (Cries of stYes.n)
Mr. J. A. FISHER, of Pennsy ylvania~I rise for the pur
pose Of presenting which is a tower Of strength in
psnnsy'ania mean the name of David wilmot. Gap
pause.) With that name upon our ticket, l consider
Fennsy yfvania safe for US.
Mr.. Asos ofra Idosirc present (crcs Take the
platform, -,orcsent communication which Twill send
70 the Chair.
The SECRETARY then read the following
& s ne Fsna s Ss sp 5Sns S
1856 the following resolutions passed-
sSsfis
spproya receive the hearty advocacy q The msaser,
Resolved That this State Convention hereby gives its ear
the nnn this day made 5y the National
for the Presidency and promise for him united and hearty
Resolved That the President Of this State Convention be re-
ausses aussn q these S e hs Re-
Mr.. ALHoN--I nominate for candidate for the Vice
Presidency Abram Iincoln-( Applause, and cries of
.Who is hes')an old line whg, and the prince OF good
fellows. daughter and applausc)
Mr. ARCHER Of Illinois, took the PLATFORM for the pur
pose Of seconing the nomination of Mr. Lincoln. have
known him, he said for thirty years. He is native Of
Kentucky. old line Henry Clay wing, in the prime Of
life, nifty five yeaTsoh, and in good health daughter
saa sp o eta rs sa aasT the
was raised alongside of John Mclean l came
here to vote for him, and was Of tho nineteen
and for ever. (Cheers.) win fight for him from
now till Nevsinber, aud Wen elect him. (Rcnow,
ed cheerng There is no danger OF tho Northern part
OF our State but the southern part is occupied by Ken
tuckians and Tnesseans. If you give Lincoln, there
is safcwh Abran Lincoln, and safe without him. Zap
plause and laugher) Yes say safe without him. Ire
newed laughter and long continued appause) hope he
may be recognized by this assembage. He is plain
Ia working man.
Mr. SPAlpixG of ehio-I desire to ask question Can
Mr. ARCHER with great decison)-He can do that
(Cheers and Aughter) He came from kentucky, and
A ADErNiaTE from New Jerscy-Mr. President am an
old line democrat-
The CHAIa-That old line democrat has the Roor a
Mr.. ARcHER-I have personal interest in the matter,
but hope you will give Mr Dayton the nomination.
Mr.. JAY, Of New Jersey-As said before, am an old
line democrat have always voted the democratic ticket
and should havevoed for Frank Pierce but thank Cod
did not have a vote. daughter and appiause.) Mr..
Jay then proceeded TO second Mr. Rsyt0n's nomination.
saying hc.was sound against the Fugitive Slave law
Mr. PALMER Err Of Illinois, said ho was also an old limo
lievcd in the policy and wisdom on the part OF
this Convention OF putting in nomination Abram
State AS to his fighting qualities, there Is doubt
about hcn but we elect Fremont, shall probably
hear that subject II had been good policy,
Mr. Palmer would have been glad to vote for Mr. Wlmot
(Appause But democrat on the ticket was sufficient
and IL Line on was nominated it would give 10 900 adi
&ional votes the ticket We can whip them but we
want to do 1t easy. daughter and appause.) fw get
Fremont and Lincoln, Wen make such noise in Illinois
will make some Of the dead politicians roll in their
graves. (Rencwed laughter and applause, amid which
the gentleman took his seat.)
ton as follows
Great rejoicing the nomination. Give good Vice
President. Clear the track Applause)
The Convention then proceeded TO an informal ballot for
candidate for the Vice Presidency, with the following
result
FIRST INFORMAL BALLOT FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
Maine-Wm t. Dayton 20, Abram Lincoln l, Chas Summer
= Ne,e Nss'Hs Ha%psiirs-Iincoln Sl 8, Dayton !.
Massaeauas~Dayion Is, Lincoln Z wimo, 2 Giddlngs
Rhode Eiund-Daytons 8 Lincoln 8, Banks l, sumncrl.
SGgmessesfIiianks G y, Dayton 1 ,o p.nx, ., v,o
r;SSnins'sn !, T$r$ J. cisyI -. .,'' ~ ~ ' .
Ps.nsysssia-iincOl s. Wlmot 81 Sumner :, Henry g.
RHstsSsys-WlIiam Haa.ssssWlIs,, I. p2sy'on9
ke'"esy-Wil%os k@s!S-%ii%os + +
s~p.S!G@ 81 ! "fsly Ssg,sa T!"'' y! c'y
Mes;san@Dayios is Lincoln 5.
wi.eorsin-yYillam 4 4 Dayton Is.
KGnsns-Pomeroy 8, Clay l.
Minnesotd-William J.. Dayton g.
District Of Coi,unJa-Willam l.. Dayton 3.
RECAPITULATION.
William L. Dayton Of New Jersey. y......."........ go
Abram Lincoln of Illinois, 10
Nathaniel r. Banks Jr, of Massachusetts, 46
David Wmot Of Pennsylvania. 43
Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, IS
Jacob Collamer, of Vermont. 10
H. Ford, OF ONO
Cassus NJ. Clay, of Kentucky. y........,....N.......,
Joshua r. Gddjngs, OF Ohio
John A. King of New York.
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r. Johnston, of Pennsylvania
a. W. Pomeroy of Kansas OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Henry WILSON, of Massachusetts
A. o. M Pennington of New jersey. ey.,.............,.
Mr. wuMoT from the committee on the subject, made