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lne Paei1c Railroad scheme also elicited strong
marks Of approbation. yWhenthis was read three
chesrs we're given for California.
The resolutions were adopted
motion was made TO Commences bsllosine
ten. Webb. Of New York, rose to oppose tbe
reso'uLon Jnst introduced, ~ premature He said
that after taking an informal ballot and piedeipe
ourselves thereby TO some gentleman we could NOT
wanarawn would be virtually doing our work
hastily {Applause) The sneaker then alluded
10 the care which should be exercised by a body
whose duties were so important rs were those OF
ibis convention. He referred to the length of time
which was taken during the Revolution 70 select
Commanderint Chief OF the American forces And
are we wiser than our fatherss w. ., 4
lApplsuse, laughter, and cries of .yes,". "yes,"
and ''no.r ''
Gen. webbAGe Gentlemen, don't envy the man
who imagiues himself wiser than the men who
gave Us the Constitution loud applause He
said that on the action of this Convention DEPEND
ed the fate OF the country; if the Republicans fall
at the ballot box, we win be forced to drive back
the slaveocracy with fire and sword. Cheers
But II we succeed at the polls, peace to the coun
try viii follow. 1t then becomes our dufy To act
prudentiy, cautiously and wisely. 4ta a 4ss
lie Sid that he had been accused of working for
particular candidate but he declared that he would be
.h me M. man to move that whoever wss nominated
snoaa Dc the unanimous choice Of the CeuveutioH
lAPpsuse Although he was in favor OF VIM H.
Seward yet ne wonld be willing to sacri6ce him. AZ
s ' apnioss I'M. hSs.s:f hs
should not be taken and then retired -" T. - .
Cries OF Ballot !" A" Ballotr,
Adelegafe from Ohio wanted 4 formal h.,Iot - =.
now. 7s11 - - 1 --A o'i'o' 'Ao's@~e'A .@~eA
Another delegate in the same part of the hal, ro,e
sna declared that he believed .ystem of fraud had
ana bs.sa on Immense disappro baton, groans
The Chair declared the member out of order.
ne speaker explained, that the fraud he meant was
mise representations that perhaps not mi ended
Laughter and cries Of oh :" Is that ali =? NcI
y third Ohio man ross to point Of order He ask.
90 IT. u any but delegate had Q right to speak,
ternate for Judge Spalding. - = =
The Convention then resolved to 90 into ballotipe
Judge Spalding of Ohio then rose ana said bs was
about to Withdraw the name Of rood and great man
and Pure patriot tGreat confusion The speaker
rasn si proceeded to read the date of
Cries :. Name :" Name ~ +" Name,p
Jnose SPslding then went on 70 read the letter of
Judge Mclean, Withdrawing his name - =
Great excitement followed this announcement,
ana nlsses greeted Judge SIS action in reading
the letter.
To calm the assembly, Mr. GriuneIl, Of York,
moved an adjournment until O'Clock, which was
On re-assembling, the Chairman of the Nationa,
Republican Committee submitted a communica-
ton from the committee appointed by the North
American Convention, stating that in pursuance of
resolution of that Convention, they had been in.
structed to confer with the Republicans with
view of concerted action by both Conventions
Mr., Littlejohn, of Oswego, moved u reference to
committee OF one from each State, and said il
was but right that the great American party
snonid have one candidate on the ticket nominated
here
Mr. Giddings opposed the motion. If commit.
tee Is appointed to confer with Americans he
should also wish one appointed to confer with the
foreigners. .f5E
He moved to lay the resolution on the table
which was carried by an unanimous majority.
Mr.. Spauiding, of Ohio, withdrew his former
withdrawal of Judge McLean's name, amidst great
confusion, and the President appointed tellers to
take an informal ballot, resulting as follows:
Fremont 359, McLane 1876, Banks l, Seward l.,
Sumner2
After much speaking on the part Of the dele
gates who had voted for the other candidates, the
nomination was declared unanimous.
Mr. Giddings, after making speech, moved to
reconsider the vote laying the communication
from the North American Convention on the table;
and after debate, the matter was referred TO the
committee on resolutions. sfl ss
SUPPOSED FUGITIvEs FROM JUSTICE. Last
night, Watchmen Burch and Horuer received In.
formation of the escape of aman charged with muir
der in Richmond, Va The description of the fu
gitive was obtained from Officer KimbalI and upon
Information received from other sources they ar
rested young man named Francis Buckland as
aecompliee of the fugitive and confined him in
the guard house Afterwards they arrested man
named William Cline, who comes nearest the de-
scripton. Both say they come from Richmopd
tory. Geo Williams has also been arrested All
were committed to Jail To await adyices from Rich
mond- Washington Star Of Wednesday.
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TRANQUILITY IN KANsAs--Captain Pate writes
to the ST Louis Republican from Kansas City l2h
instant, that comparative quiet regns in the Ter
ritory, the United States troops having disbanded
the unlawful military bodies, and. in cases where
they have assembled, taken their arms from
them. Consequently there is no fighting going op
and if nothing unlocked for occurs to derange the
present state Of affairs. peace will soon ensue.
Ls s
Ma. DALLAS AsD THE BRIrisH GovERNMEnr-
The London espondent of the New York Journal
of Commerce says the general opinion in London is
that Mr. Crsmpton's Dismissal win De followed by the
dismissal OF Mr.. Dallas his, however, the writer
dees not believe, and he adds that great exertions
making, and by powerful men. to influence the
Government not 10 tender Mr. Da las his passport s.
and the writer is OF opinion that they will not fail
IL proper state that Mr. Dallas has exercised
agency, directly Indirectly the subjec, ; hut
there is such unbounded confidence, in every iDtel
gent circle in the eroroi in the reettude Of his
heart that his retention Is universally desired. Tho
writer adds:
.If Gen Pierce will give to Mr. Dallas the exclu.
sive control OF all the matters In dispute between
6rea Brit ain aud the United STATE be will ha The
pleasure of handing over to his successor ihe 4th
of March clear record far relates 10 that
country and most Satisfactory one as concerns the
of the Union II Is certain that successor
to Mr. Champion will not be appointed until after the
installation Of a new President
THs SCHUYLER sTocK.-The N. Y Court Of Al.
peaIs Monday reversea The Judgment OF the Superior
Court of New York in the Of the New Haven
Railroad Compsny We learn on reliable authority
that the decision goes the full length Of holding thst
the company not liable in any form for the spurious
stock issned by Schuyler The amount involved Is
near rfY Two millions of dollars.
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l,,Ai iBkaDl iSkHIEs. !. EN Es :.
II A large stock of Embroidery ooods on hand,
which desirons OF reducing this side Of July,
such es Collars, Bands. Sleeves, Handkerchief
Skirts Edgngs and tnsera ons and many other goods
in that line, which will be- sold low s@ss
jeIs J, MILLHfSER & BRO.
nUUHLK BKiTANIA ICE PITCflEHs..
II Most complete article made for the purposs
designed Also, very superior article Of WsteI
Coolers, of various szes. Sold BY
ja ages STEBBINS PULLEN.
SPRING (sOODs...ye are new eDenins
- eur stock of SPRING TRIMMINGS, which, a
usual, consists Of great variety of new and deara
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every week. and customers may assured, fhs
by giving call at they viii themselye.
much time and trouble in The tedious effort q
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