The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-06-25

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next convention at Cleveland, Ohio, and
was referred to the National Committee.
The convention adjourned sine die at
three O'Clock this afternoon, after passing
the usual resolution of thanks.
Proceedings fthe Antl-Fillmore Con-
vention.
New York, June l4th.-The Anti Fill
more American Conventian to-day accep-
ted the proposition of the Republican
Committee for q fusion, and passed a Sc
ries of resolutions looking t that re-
suit.
One of the resolutions proposes that
the Convention shall nominate a candi-
date, and also appoint a committee to
confer with the nominee, and afterwards
with the Republican Convention
Mr.. Law made a speech to the Con-
vention, advocating the restoration of the
Missouri Compromise, a railroad to the
Pacific, &C.
The committee appointed yesterday
in the Northern American Convention,
on the proposed Republican fusion. have
agreed to report in favor of an informal
ballot being taken to express the feelings
of the convention. The consultation
among the delegates last night, it is I'M
derstood, led to an agreement to contin-
ue the sessions until the 18th, and then
% nominate Fremont simultaneously with
the Philadelphia convention.
In an Informal ballot Fremont 81:
Banks As; Johnston Is; Stockton Is;
Mclean 2.
The Convention adjourned till Monday
morning.
New York, June 16.-The following
was the Informal ballot at the anti-Fill-
more Conventions: Whole number OIL
votes 122. Banks, AZ; Fremont, 36;
Mclean, 10; Stocton, 10; Gov. Johnston,
Z; Chase, 5. Adjourned to 4 O'Clock
P. M.
The Convention re-assembled at
O'Clock, aud on the second ballot Banks
As; Fremont, So; Stockton, 20; Mclean
10; Johnston, 1.
The New Jersey delegation left the
Convention this morning on the plea thai
the party had been sold out to the Re,
publicans.
A delegate from Pennsylvania offered
a resolution endorsing Mr.. Fillmore as a
candidate for the Presidency. The Pres.
ident, however, refused to receive it.
Ex-Goy. Johnston of Penn. is now
speaking, denying the assertion that The
party has been sold out, and depriea-
ting such dissentions
A portion of the New York delegation
also threatened to leave.
No further ballotings this morning.
Balloting Observation-Disclosures
ballot, Fremont, 40; Mclean, 20;
Banks, As.
Seventh ballot-Fremont, 90; Mclean,
Al; Banks, 81.
Eighth ballot-Fremont, 20; Mclean,
Al; Banks, 81.
Eighth ballot--Fremont. 81; Mclean,
40; Banks, so.
Ninth ballot-Fremont, 81; Mclean,
80; Banks, so.
Tenth ballot-BankS s53; Fremont
IS; Mclean 81.
1t was then moved and seconded by
the Pennsylvania delegation, that the Con-
vention give a unanimous expression in
favor of Banks. Carried with great chez
ring for Banks.
1t was then agreed to proceed to bal
lot for Vice President, and after a recess
of FIVE inmates for consultation a ballo,
was taken as follows: Fremont IL; Ham
lin, of Me-, I; Colby, of N. H.. 5; John.
son, of Pa, SO; Campbell, of Ohio, q
Ford, of Ohio, 16; Bell. Tenn, II; Schaf
fer, of N. Y, /. The nomination Of
Johnston was declared unanimous, one
vote, however. having been given in the
negative.
Johnston returned his acknowledge.
ments and declared himself q true Amer
lean, opposed to the Administration and
in favor of combining all the elements
of opposition against it.
Ford, of Ohio, spoke for himself anc
Ohio, and was warmly in favor Of its del
egates.
The platform was unanimously adop'
ted. They are brief and strongly id ia
Yor of freedom in all the territories, and
are in favor of preserving the purity of thu
ballot-box from foreign influence.
Adjourned till Monday.
New York, June 1.-THE Seceder!
from the North American Convention me
again to day. A series of resolution
was adopted in favor of Stocton and Tray
nor; in favor of the freedom of Kansas
against the custom of pounding the Sen
ators in the Senate Chamber and denoun
cling the present administration; and ii
favor of the Pacific Railroad, and inter
nan improvements.
The resolutions were unanimously adop
ted.
After some speeches were made the,
adjourned sisc dc.
The seeding delegates organized b
electing S. Livingston, n j., Presiden
and Vice Presidents from Ia States.
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