Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-06-10

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which any might be proud Of lie could assure the
Convention that while the choice oflnois ~a course
for her svortc yet she yielded State appre
citation Of the political character OF James Buchanan
Arkansas psdged herself Cor the largest comparative
majority I'm the Union tor the nominee. particularly il her
choice tor V,ce-Prsident should be satisfied. General
Ouitman, Of N~siSsippi
Mr. lngc, OF California. said that the Delegation came
here with the choice ofevery member fxe on the prs.nt
nominee bot they also with instructions the
expression ct the Convention In favor Of securing
means of communication between the Atlantic and
Mr. lngc, having received permission then Proceeded
to comment ably eoqueuty the importance neccs.
s'ty OF such communication He thanked the Convention
iof their Kindness in hearing those ~ho had lar
aud who had b'aved the malaria Of the tropics the
dangers OF the their Democratic brethren
here. He believed Mr. Buchanan did concur Ia oppo-
suon To the exercise Of all po~cr secure
easy postal communication between the Cali
lorna cast her four votes for Buchanan.
John L. Dawson. in happy speech, expressed the
thanks OF Pennylvsnia for the honor done her through
these endorsements of her favotc After he had Ia
ms scat he again. saving that in reviewing the
claims OF candidates he had forgotten mention the
| oi Franklin Pierce. Laughter and Cheers lie then
declared his approval OF the OF the Administration
which would receive from the people t retirement the
Endorsement, We'll done thou good and faithful
want"
The vote va. then announced being hundred and
nnety-siA tor Mr. Buchanan upon which the cheering
was immense.
Three tremendous cheers then given for Buchanan
three equally enthusiastic for Douglas three
moderate ones for Pierce.
motion to nominate candidates for Vice President
and then adjourn till +. NJ made, but with
drawn.
Col Black, of Penns, lrania having the floor return.
c thanks for the unanimous which had tor
james Buchanan He pledged PENNSYLVANIA to constant
devotion To the Union lie desired the Couven-
ton In order 70 put them right point and a, he
had already been Identified with the matrimonial question
here, that although Mr. Buchanan had in his own per.
son fulfilled that duty, vet from the time that he
had arrived marrying age he had been welded to
the Constitution Of the counuyand Ia they
did not permit bigamy.
A ~
then introduced by Mr., llaet, oil Massachusetts, which
was declared 10 be adopted uuanmouly by the Chair al
though some noes responded.
Mr. Patt protested against such decision lie would
never consent that the great Northwest should be
dered and .uided by the superstition that she
the Administration OF Franklin Pierce.
Mr. Wright ot Pennsyva hoped that the msoritv
report OF the Committee Credentials in the New York
ease would be- stricken from the minutes and in order that
all differences might be settled he would offer resolution
recommending both sections to agree upon holding a
State Convention to settle upon an organization and
make preparations tor the nomination OF single electoral
ticket
Judge BE rsey. the part OF the Iind. assured the
Convention that the National Democratic Party of New
York would work cheertully and pcrteuty the sue
ct the ticket for the honor OF the party and for the
settlement ot all past difficulties. u
Mr.. Ludo~ expressed similar views the part OF the
Soits
Governor Seymour then, arose and was received
with loud applause He made able and conciliatory
speech, audiug the time when the Democracy of Me-,
"rk werea unit and promising those hacyon
Mr.. wrghts resolution then adopted and the Con
vention adjourned till L. ".
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Convention being called to order Mr. Shields of
Missouri, offered resolution declaring be the duty
Il the General Government 30 far as the Constitution
will permit, aid the construction of sale overland
route between the Atlantic aud the Pacific coast
motion TO lay the resolution on the table was lost by
ayes as, NAYS 22O
Several delegates from Missouri rose and demanded a
suspension OF the rules.
Mr. Petit of Indiana endcsvored to speak on the pro-
pney OF an amendment declaring the duty the
raj Government all proper constitutional mower for
the object named, but not heard.
The motion TO suspend the rules for the purpose of en-
iertanlg the eso uon carried by Yeas pos Nay- S.
At the suggestion of Mr.. Petit the WORT proper WAS
placed before constitutional power :" and the main que.
ton being ordered, the resolution adopted by Ayes
2u5, NAYS 81.
On motion the Convention resolved TO proceed to bal.
lot Tor candidate for Vice President
Mr. Mead oil Virgins proposed Lynn Boyd, OF Ken.
Mr. Harris of Illinois begged leave to propos. man
"ho' though born on the banks OF the Hudson,
resident the banks of the Mississippi 1t had been
MS PRIDE to serve under lbs command in regiments in ILL
nos mat never turned their backs to friends foes lie
vas tue hrst To plant the American flag the Halls OF the
Mont, zumAs He named Gen. Quitnan.
Col Lewis OF Louisiana, named John {. Breckenridge
I of Kentucky.
Mr.. Breckenridge returned his thanks TO Louisiana for
the honor conferred upon him. but those
believed promotion shonld follow seniority besides he
already candidate for the office Of editor-one of
the editors who should advocate the election Of the can
duheS OF thi- Conveiton and the UNFOLDING il.
States rights platform. He withdrew his name
Mr. Chapman, of Alabama, nominated Benz Fitzpat-
rick, ~ Alabama.
Mr Brown OF Tennessee, nominated Aaron V. Brown
OF Tennessee
delegate from North Caroina nominated james A.
Seddcm OF Virginia.
Mr.. Sedden returned thanks for the honor and with
drew Ms name.
M Avery, of North Carolina then presented the name
OF james C. Dobbin OF North Carolina
Mr.. Underwood OF Georgia, Nominated H. V johnson
OF Georgia.
The Convention then proceeded to vote for candidate
Tor Nice'Pr,sident, with the following result
FIEsr BALLOT
John A Qniiman 80 J. c. Breckenridge, %
Lynn BOYD, 30 Benz Fitlpat,ick ~
Aaron V. Brown, ~ HerscI,ell V johnson n
james A. Bayard 81 Tri.tnn Polk
Thos. j. Ru-k ? Jas & Dobbin ~
On the above ballot Maine voted Tor Gen Rusk Of Tex.
Mr.. Pollock, of Texas Immediately withdrew Mr. Rusk'.
name by authority.
Vermont cast her entire for Mr. Breckenridge
/ New York being called, Mr.. Ludlow announced cgh.
teen votes for General Qutman.
M. COehtane Immediately aud said the vote was
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