Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-12

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the foreign policy Of the Government, are The
expression Of the opinion of this convention
and are not to be exRcted as articles Of parting
faith.
These resolutions were adopted unani
mously.
II. B. Wright, of Pennsylvania, with re
marks which will appear in our next edition
offered the following resolution
! Resolrol. That the proceedings OF this con
vGntion relating to the conflicting delegations
I from the State Of New York be stricken from
the record thereof, and that we earnestly recon-
mend 10 both delegations here present 20 unite
/ In a call for single State convention 90 n0mi-
nate an electoral ticket for State officers.
/ Judge Beardsley, Mr.. Ludlow and Gov
ernor Seymour, expressed their qualification
at the presentation of this resolution in hand
some speeches, which will appear in our
next edition.
The resolution was adopted amid general
applause and warm expressions Of good
feeling.
Aa Intellectual attempt was made 10 pro-
coed TO the ballot for Vice President.
The Convention then adjourned till two
O'Clock, p. Nj.
AFTERNOON sEsSioE-JUyR 6. issG
AT two O'Clock, P. NJ, the President called
the Convention to order.
Mr.. VIM. Sheets, Of Missouri, offered the
following resolution, which, under the rules,
went to the Committee on Resolutions
RESOLVED, That 1t is the duty Of the Federal
Government 10 construct, so far as it has consti.
tutional power TO do, a safe overland com
munication within our own territory between
the Pacific and the Atlantic States as -.
Mr.. Sanders, of Wisconsin, moved the fol-
lowing as an amendment
Resoiued, That the Democratic party recog
uizes the great Importance. In political aE.l
commercial point OF view, of safe and speedy
communication through our own TERRITORY re-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the
Union, and that it is the duty of the Federal
Government to exercise all It's constitutional
power for the attainment of that object, thereby
binding the union Of these States in indissolu-
BILE bonds, and opening TO tue rich commerce oi
Asia an overland transit from the Pacific 10 the
Mississippi River, and the great lakes Of the
North.
Mr.. Thompson, of Mississippi, moved 10
lay the whole subject on the table.
Mr. Shields accepted the resolution of the
gentleman of Wisconsin, as a substitute for
his own.
On the motion 10 lay on the table, the
votes by States being taken, resulted rs fol
lows ayes "A, nays 900.
Mr.. Phelps, of Missouri, then moved that
the rules be suspended, which motion was
accepted by Mr.. Saunders. aisl
Mr.. Petit, of Indiana, moved an amend
ment that the word proper" be inserted be-
fore constitutional powers which was &C
copied BY Mr.. Saunders.
The resolution to suspend the rules was
then voted on by States, and resulted rs fol-
lows
Ayes-Maine 8, New Hampshire I, Vsrr- ont
;, Massachusetts, IL. Rhode Island 2. Connect
cut 3, New York IS, Pennsylvania 6, Delawaye
l. Maryland 8, Georgia 3, Alabama 9. Louisiana
6, Ohio 49, Kentucky 10, Tennessee II. India "a
Is, Illinois IL, Missouri Q. Arkansas 4, Alichi-
gan 6. Texas 4, Iowa 4, Wisconsin 5. Califor-
MIA 4-20S.
Nays-New Hampshire 4, Massachusetts >.
Rhode Island 2. Connecticut 3. New Jersey Z.
Pennsylvania 81 Delaware Virginia :, Norih
Carolina 10, South Carolina Z, Georgia :, Ohio
4, Tennessee !, Florida SIS
Mr.. Inge, of California, then moved the
adoption of the resolution, and on this motion
called for the previous question
The call for the previous question being
sustained, the vote was taken on the resolu-
rtion, and resulted as follows:
Ayes-Maine 3 New Hampshire I, Vermont
5, Massachusetts, IL Rhode Island 2. Connect.
cut 3, New York 80, Pennsylvania 6, Delaware
!. Maryland 8, Georgia 3, Alabama Q, Missis-
sippi 4. Louisiana 6. Ohio 10. Kentucky 10,
Tennessee IL, Indiana 10, Illinois IL, Missouri
9. Arkansas q, Michigan 6, Texas a, Iowa 4,
Wisconsin 5, California 4--205.
Nays--New Hampshire 4. Massachusetts .,
Rhode Island ., New Jersey 7, Pennsylvania
n NJ q. N
South Carolina s, Georgia 4, Ohio s, Tennessee
l, Florida 3. Connecticut 3.--S1.
On motion, the Convention now proceeded
to the nomination Of the Democratic candi-
date for the Vice Presidency.
Mr. C. A. Wickliffe, of kentucky, arose and
said, am instructed, unanimously, by the
second Office in the gift of the Democracy, that
tried Democrat of their own State, Linn Boyd,
of Kentucky. Loud applause.
Thomas l.. Harris, of Illinois-Mr President
BY the unanimous vote Of the delegation from
Illinois, present to the Convention for the Y ice
Presidency the name Of n gentleman. who.
though born on the banks of the Hudson, now
lives on the banks of the Mississippi. lie was
a gentleman of whom the whole nation was
proud, who was equally distinguished for the
boldness as for the goodness of his heart
whose nature was warm and affeetionate az
il was true and gallant. had the honor Ia
serve under him IN the peril0us scenes Of q
fierce conflict in hostile and distant land, and
i can bear personal testimony to his patriotism.
his fidelity TO duty, his dauntless bravery; lac
was ever foremost where danger and duty call
| ed. He it was, who so nobly led the gallant
volunteers Of his CT untry through such appal-
ing dangers into the very heart of the enemy s
capital, and there first one of the Hottest
citadels of the Montezumas planted the banner
of the Republic. His name, which Illinois
with her unanimous voice and all her hear.
presented to the Convention for the Vice Presi
dsncy, was John A Quitman, Of Mississippi
Immense and prolonged applause
1 General j. l.. Lewis, of Louisiana, was in
structed by his delegation to present the
name of John G. Breckenridge, of Kentucky
for the Vice Presidency. [Applause.
Mr.. Breckenridge arose amid great ap
plause 1t was sometime before the cheer
ing ceased and he could be heard. lie said
Mr. President-IIow can i adequately ex
press my gratitude to the noble State of Louis
lana for this fatteriDg manifestation of thei
good will But, sir, have always held that
promotion should follow seniority
Besides, already a candidate for Oh,
votes of the people. having been designated 10y
the Democracy as the electOr in my district, am
to traverse the valleys and climb the noun
tains of my native State, in behalf of the dis
tinguished and noble candidate we have al
ready selected for the Presidency, aud, in advo
eacy of the glorious States Rights Platform
which We have adopted with such signal unan
unity. There is still another reason why m,
name should not be pressed for this high post
The delegation of my own State, with which
cordially concur, have already presented tia
name of one of her sons--a tried and able cham
pion of Democracy-for this very office. | cal
never consent that my name should be place,
in opposition TO or my merits in competition
with his. l beg, therefore, with grateful &C
acknowledgements for for the high complement
offered to me by the delegation from Louisiana
that my name may be withdrawn [Great ap
plause.
S@Mr. Chapman, of Alabama-Mr. President
In behalf of the Alabama delegation am prou
TO present for the consideration of the Conyer
ton the name of one Of her tried and talen,e