The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-06-12
FIFTH DAY.

FIFTH DAY.
CINCINNATI. May Or
The Convention Icing called TO order, Gen
Shields, Of No, moved that il is the duty Of
lie General G0scfhitiir, az lar bs TIT ttnsii,'
tuition will permit, to aid in the construction OF
safe overland routes between the Atlantic and
Pacific coasts Motion TO table resolution was
lost by ayes - nays 200.
suspension Of rules.
Mr. Petit endeavored to speak on the pro
priety Of an amendment declaring it the duty
of the General Government to Use all proper
constitutional power for the object named hut
was not heard.
Motions to suspend rules Tor the purpose OF
entertaining the resolution was carried. Ayes
20s: nays, SO.
Main question being ordered the resolution
was carried by ayes POP nays, 81.
At Mr.. Petitis suggestion, tine word proper
was placed before constitutional in the resolu-
ton. before its passage.
A motion to proceed to ballot for ' ice Pres
ident was adopted.
Mr.. Head. Of Virginia. proposed Lynn Boyd
Of Kentucky
Mr.. Harris OF Illinois, begged to propose u
man, who. though born on the banks OF the
Hudson. now resides on the banks Of the Mis-
sissippi. It has been his pride TO serve under
his command in the regiments from Illinois
that never turned their backs on friends or foes
lie was the first to plant the American flag
upon the walls of Montezuma His name Is
Gen. Quitman.
Mr. Louis, OF La named j & Breckenridge.
of Ky.
Mr. Breckenridge returned thanks for the
honor conferred upon him. but was one Of those
who believed promotion should follow seniority.
and withdrew his name
X. Chapman Of Ala nrininatcd Beniamln
j, Fitzpatrick Of Ala
Mr. Brown, of Tenn nominated Aaron Y
Brown OF Tenn.
A delegate from \. q nominated Jas A
Seldom oi Va Mr. seldom Withdrew his
name
Mr.. Avery. OF y. C., then presented the
name OF Jas, &. Dobbin If n. G.
Mr.. Underwood, Of ia. nominated H. V
johnson, of Ga. Roll being called
Truston Polk, Of Mo. was nominated by a
delegate from Delaware but was subsequently
withdrawn.
The roll being called Vermont east plum
per for breckenridge. Of Ky. Eighteen sof,
votes were announced by Ludlow, of y. y.
for Quitman. Cochrane Immediately arosc
and said that vote was not correct A little
byply took place. One delegate said he
wanted TO vote independently The President
said h. would receive no vote except from the
chairman Of the delegation. Rcnrdslev cas-,
IL hsr' votes Tor Senator Bayard, of Della
ware. Virginia cast her vote for Brccken.
ridge Illinois voted for Qnitman. California
announced her vote for A. Y. Brown. After
the hrst ballot Delaware withdrew the name of
Bayaid. of Del. A delegate from Connection,
begged TO say that If the Convention south OF
Mason DiSon's line could agree on capdi
daf'. connecticut would go for the candidate
II not, he had the name of her distinguished
Son. Isaac 1oncry. Another delegate said il
wa, not 30 Connecticut reserved Toucey for
higher game Brown, of Tenn, withdrawn.
and vote cast for Breckenridge. Several 9th
er States then changed for Breckenridge. AM,
amidst eNci'ement Mississippi withdrew OMIT
mhn and recorded their vote for Breckenridge
Judge i'earclsley, for New York. changed
'ht votes from Bn,ler TO Breckenridge.
he vote was then announced a follows
Breckenridge. 296 nomination unanimous and
recelved with immense applause
Mr breckenridge being loudly called for.
took the stand amid deafening cheers, and said
he result was quite unexpected in the personal
aspect 81 II. he had no words 10 express hi,
profound gratitude he felt for the mark of hon.
" and confidence from the Democrats of the
| nted states he did mol intend 20 make ,
pcech but only to return thank, from hi.
,eart for the honors done him with resrect 10
he first nomination he could only say that Mr.
Buchanan had lived down ,letraction and cal
lmny and was now about TO bc crowned with
he highest honors 10 te conferred ON an Amor
can citIzrr he eS>ayel TO say generally that
e Was state Right Delegate. and tina, h.
rusted, 1t elected 20 the high Office for which
e was nominated he should never do any thing
D forfeit the high trust reposed in him.
Mr.. Preston OF Ny being called iur spoke a.
,llows
Mr.. Pnsidsn, canpo, but E,i sensible 81
De- honor this Convention has conferred upon
We by its call. The great Democratic par,y o,
b. non have this day assembled here and an
ounced Their principles TO the country. and q,
he representatives OF ,hese principles have nom
'ated james Buchanan Of PENNSYLVANIA. ami
Ohm Z Breckenr'dgc Of ky. for President and
'ee President II thee Tinted states. The
Mutations with which these nom inations are
viewed prove 10 me how deep and earnest are
v intentions Of the Democracy in the sp
reaching contest 10 vindicate their vows AMI
'hfve victory | heard the annu1ciatiOh
hlch proclaimed the veteran statesman 81
ennsyivania a the candidate NJ the Democrat
party ring through the hall amisis, the sp
aus NJ the delegations q the u States, And
hed It a. m auspicIous omen ct victory
Il when the nam Of al old conrad IN other
Dds. and bosom fricnd. was added H.. thr
ropd oficc. 10 the t'cAri. then the de,'r.S,
atification thrilled my heart Tie is eDiAr,l
u nv many cherished memories and We cab
Il regard with HEARTFELT pr,ds this eviierce -
pcecia,ion Of his cogutrymen
Perhaps Mr. President Kentucky has usarp
v,nrr thar he- sha,a N ho,o-r ~ ,ha Co.