The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-19
NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1856.

any other person. wish friends to withdraw my name
shall all that be required Of citizen and win
with sentiments Of the highest esteen, Ss A.
Hon R. P. sPAuIplse, and others Delegates from Ohio to
the Republican Convention at Philadelphia.
Judge sPADNG-I now, in pursuance Of the discretion
invested in the friends o. Judge Msean ~ THIS isle e1r
cloud cries OF NO no')
Mr.. McIean's name withdrawn.
Mr. T. G. MITCHELL of Ohio said that Ohio had another
communication TO present
He was interrupted by
Mr. STEPHENS, Of Pennsylvania, who thought was very
desirable what had taken place that hour should
be given for the delegates of Pennsyvana 10 consult
(shouts Of "oho ohio' Give US the letter !" Read the
bill,n The letter, the letter.n)
Mr. AITtnnI, Of Ohio, came forwcrd, and again
he said-He had intended 70 preface The com
remsTS. coming from hs ardent ssds Of Mr. cbss in
the Convention (Checrs( They had no desire 70 de-
name should be placed before the Convention Thew had
recognized IN the name OF New Works son (Ar. Seward
his great virtues patriotism and abilities. (Cheers
They had also recognized t4e distinguished abilities Of
him who had long and SO vrtuously the ermine
(Ar. NcIean) They also recognized the merits OF him
gusts the Rocky Mouneains. (Applause.) He would,
however make no Speech but merely read the sommu-
Mr. Chascs letter was read as follows
SALMON p. cBxsEs LETTER DECLINING TIE NoAI-
NATION.
Fhiadep6a for the nomination of candidates for
osr With viii
sire my the Convention in connection with
to briefly and clearly, my own views Y relation to he
nesd that should regard The nomna,ion e % d
but ss ~ s M aSw
ssss sss ss
tha, is have doubt asarss to me
any once howsysr ssal,sd.I prslSda. ,S
be he
pecay when The policy q slavery adopted by
the platform The Cincinnati Convention recently assembled
Cd ard ws = c 4
G s'ds S which
trust therefore a. the generous friends who have been
We'll the eec such action on our Cause
weighing an e The
mep through my nomination desire that my name may be
different conclusion present my name let
Be distinctly understood my that may Be a. once
Of other citizen will better unite the friends of freedom
and more promptly secure the establishment Of principles
shall to your friendship the making these news
should OCCASION arise for It. a; The co1 S ..,,o
with it
SALMON +. CHASE
To T. G. MITCHELL
Mr. MntHnI-By the authority contained in that letter,
and satisfied that the occasion has arisen when some other
name would better unite the friends Of freedom in this
great country the friends of Mr. Chase through me-
their moutpiece, take the liberty of Withdrawing his
name from the Convention
Three cheers were here given for Mr.. Chase
Mr. STKI1iENs, of Pa, addressed the chair.
DEIyGA1E to point Of order, that no address 70
A voitr-Thats SO. (Cries Of { Question:" ''Ques-
tion,'' and uproarious shouts for Stephens
An EXCITED PESsYLvAN1A DHEGATE-H Pennsylvania
cannot be heard let us withdraw
The CHAIR asked whether were the pleasure Of the
Convention to hear Mr.. Stephens. General shouts Of
Sr sn1aniss Of Pennsylvania, who had been endeavor
ing for some time to get the door said-Genemen Of the
adjourn and great confusion) beg you will not be
go fast in to overcome your foes that you will
raised by the events Of the past hour She Had agreed
with great unanmity upon one name; that
Of hurry s ,een 0as hear ap hat
ranspircd Pennsylvania wants time 70 consult-(crics Of
"no,'' "Bo,' ballot and great rowl-Pennsylva-
consult her wishes you will lose the State by fifty thou
and (rcs Of no." no,'' and general expressions Of
the Sse Of the State next ia So," ano do not
mean TO say that shall not be with you-(A voice.
andI therefore move to adjourn till 10 morrow morning
at 10 O'Clock (Crcs Of NO. nol' Great confusion
Governor KENT and others, from Mane-We second the
Mr.. Moss H. GRSSErI, Of New York, took the plat
form. (Crics Of "Name, namep)
The CHAR-hr. Grinnell, Of New York. cloud ap-
plause)
Mr.. GRIssnI-Mr President and gentlemen Of Me Con
vcnon do rise for the purpose Of making speech,
but my heart is full with the cause.-the prncples-the
motives that have brought here from all parts of the
country; and have seen with regret that the
excitement, and for the purpose Of securing
union and harmony, and TO allow the delegates
from Pennsylvania and Ohio time for consultation,
that this Convention do now adjourn till Eve O'Clock
this afternoon Cres OF Three! -Four! and Ballot now
The CHAm-h is moved that this Convention do now
adjourn.
Mr. GRSSEII (who had not relinquished the foor) do
sired TO add something to that notion
The CHAIR IGNORING the existence Of Grinnell)-h
moved and seconded that this Convention do now adjourn
I'LL O'Clock this afternoon. All those in favor Of that
motion will say aye.
one THIRD or TnE CesyEy11oN-Ayei
The CHAIR (wthout putting the negatye)-Ths Conven-
ton stands ADJOURNED till five O'Clock this afternoon
-(shouts Of aughter)-and the delegates slowly dis
persed.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention met at o'clock and called TO
order by the President lir. Lane of Indiana.
The caucusing during the afternoon had been hot and
heavy, McIean's friends having again put him in the
field using the called withdrawal for the purpose Of
getting Mclean better before the Convention.
MIR. T. D. MORGAN, Of New York, read the following
letter.
New YORK, June Is, 1856
Hon +. D. MORGAN, Chairman of the National Executive
pBsnea by the National
Philadelphia candidates be presented the Offices
Of President and tice President take pere in transmitting
you copy OF the proceedings OF the National Ameri-
can Convention, upon the letter addressed TO said
Convention through its President by yourself The
Committee transmit also copy of the letter from your
SELF with the request that said copy together with the
copy the proceedings had thereon by the National
American Convention, may be laid before the Convention
which assemblies in Philadelphia The committee take this
opportunity that they cannot doubt that the spirit OF
candor Cancellation and harmony which dictated the letter
from yourself to the National American Convention and which
has been responded to In the same spirit with perfect una
by The Convention Philadelphia that effect viii 6e
give JOY the heart lover of freedom throughout the
land, Nd 10 the hearts of It's enemies.
Very respectfully
GEORGE LAW Chairman
WILDER 6. THorRsToS, Secretary.
Mr. II1IIIoHS of Neg York moved tho reference of