Daily American organ., 1856-02-27

Jarrett DAVIS .G- ~ fgt3e.
Judge Mclean l3
d Sam Houston -E3
Kenneth RayDer 80 IA
The Chair declared that Millard Fillmore having
received majority of the votes cast was the nom
inee of the Convention for the Office of President
of the United States.
Mr.. Scraggs, Of New York, said as he had 6rst
nominated George Law for President, he now
moved that Milard Fillmore be declared the unan--
imous choice of the convention .El
The motion being put, it was carried by tre-
mendous shout of ayes.
i, Six hearty cheers were Then given, and the
greatest joy prevailed amid all present, there be-
ing at this time 900 outsiders in the room, who
gave vent to their feeling of delight in tones Of
thunder Qtt
Mr.. Ready, of Tennessee, proposed three cheers
for New York, which were given.
Loud cries now ensued for Brooks of New York
Three cheers were given for Kentucky. ttg
Continued cries for Brooks,
Mr.. Boiling, Of Virginia, said he came here on
platform of right and victory" We had now
got Fillmore, and we wanted one of the two old
Hickorys. He therefore nominated General Call,
of Florida, for Vice President and eulogized him
as man of truth, courage, and ability.
Kenneth Rayner, of North Carolina, was also
nominated. IS,
General Call, of Florida, said be was deeply i'm
pressed with the gratitude of his brother in nomi-
mating him for the distinguished Office. He desired
to say that he was one man of the American party
who wanted nothing for himself, but all for his
country. His hands had ever ministered to his ne
cessties, and hoped they would continue to do SO
hereafter. All he wanted was peace harmony,
and the prosperity of the country. He, therefore,
most respectfully declined the distinguished honor
and begged to be permitted to present one more
acceptable. He proposed the name of Andrew
Jackson Douelson, of Tennessee.
Immense applause followed this announcement.
Mr.. Call continued lis remarks, and said that
Mr.. Donelson was an orphan boy, reared by Gen.
Jackson, and was his aid-de-camp from the time he
graduated at West Point. He knew him to be a
man of honor, and capacities worthy of any posi-
ton that might be assigned him. No man knew
more Of the past administrations, who had never
been President, than Mr. D. He was his aid in
war, his private secretary and confidential friend
and adviser. The speaker finished his remarks by
saying that he was personally aware of the fact
that Gen. jackson was more indebted to Mr. DON
elson for the brilliant success of his administration
than to any other living man.
The cries for Brooks were continued, when that
gentleman said he did not know why he was called
on to speak. Ifit be that you have seen fit to nomi
nate for the highest Office in the gift of the people
of this country, one of New York's sons, and de.
sire to have another son of that State to reply,
have only to say that thank you from the bottom
of my heart promise you that, while Mr.. Fillmore
will be true to the North, and maintain its honor,
he will be equally true to the South and constitu
ton. He would protect the citizens of the North,
South, East and West against enemies at home and
abroad, There may be some here who feel a dis
appointment at not having their own particular
friend nominated but l pray God they win not
carry their feelings of disappointment out of this
hall when they leave tonight. es sa at
The speaker promised that New York would
not do dishonor to the nominees of the Conven-
ton. .A3"
Mr.. A. III. II. Stewart, former Secretary of the
Interior, under Mr.. Milmore was loudly called for.
Mr.. Stewart said he had the honor to be one Of
Mr. Fillmore's confidential Cabinet Council during
his administration, and saw him amidst his trials
Without going into detail of his virtues, he would
content himself by saying that he never knew him
to utter sentiment or do an act that was unwot-
thy of the character of Washington. Even Mr.
Wise, at the time he stumped the State of Vir-
ginia said that the administration of Fillmore was
Washington-lke throughout With Fillmore as
the standard-bearer the speaker promised the Con-
vention that even old Virginia would be carried.
Mr.. Wise claimed his election by the vote of II 900
outside Whigs and he could now promise the vote
Of those Wings for Millard Fillmore. On his way
to this Convention, the editors of the Richmond
Whig and National Intelgencer promised that, if
ton, they would place his name at the masthead,
and keep it there.
Mr. Andrews of Virginia, nominated Percy
Walker, of Alabama, for Vice President.
The Convention then proceeded to ballot for
candidate for Vice President. The ballot for
candidate for the Vice Presidency was attended
with much excitement, and the frequent change Of
vote created difficulty in making a correct record
The candidates at first voted for were VIM. R.
Smith of Alabama, Percy Walker of Alabama,
Andrew jackson Donelson of Tennessee A. H. H.
Stuart of Virginia, Henry J. Gardner Of Massachu-
setts, and Kenneth Rayner of North Carolina. But
after the vote had been called delegates from va
rious States and changed their votes in favor
of Mr. Doneson. The result was announced as
follows Gs.a EHG -r1Tan
= Percy Walker. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
A.. III. III. Stuart
Kenneth Rayner. er.................
Andrew ]. Donelson.. Observation-Disclosures. 1S1
II. J.. Gardner ................. IL
Mr., Donelson having received majority of the
votes for the Vice Presidency, was declared duly
nominated for that position. 81 .l. ,,.-s
On motion, and amid much applause, the nomi-
nation was made unanimous
TO BE CONTINUED. 1
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Henry S. Foote has been nominated BY the
Americans Of the California Legislature, as can