The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-11

voted for James Buchanan the applause was deaemng ana
prolonged II was soon understood by the immense
hrong outside who echoed the expressions Of the general
joyfulness.
After the vote had been duly recorded there such
general sensation that Il was difficult to proceed win other
b. r. Halett, from the committee on resolutions, reported
the following
Rzs5sA That the administration Of Franklin Pierce has
been true TO the great interests Of the country In the face
Of the most determined opposition IL has maintained the
laws enforced economy tosered progress and infused in
egry and yigor into every department Of the
home II has sSnauy improved treaty relations
extended the eld commercial enterprise and indicated
The rights of American citizens abroad II has asserted
with eminent impaFuaiy the Just elas of every section
aud has ell times been fahful to the constitution We
therefore, proclaim unqualified appreciation of It's
aud It's policy
The committee on resolutions 10 whom was referred the
resolution submitted by the delegation for Virginia have
instructed their chairman ask that they be discharged
from its further consideration. B. r HALLETT,
June s. 1856. Chairman.
Mr. IIalett also reported the following resolution:
Resolod That the resolutions in regard TO the foreign
policy Of the government the expression OF the opinion
Of this conventions aud are not TO be exacted as articles Of
purity faith.
These resolutions were adopted unanimously
II. b Wright Of Pennsylvania, offered the following
resolution;
Resoleed That the proceedings in this convention
latng TO the conflicting delegations from the State of New
York be stricken from the record thereof and that
earnestly recommend to both delegations here present to
unite in call for single State convention to nominate
electoral ticket and ticket for State officers
Mr. Beardscy deliberately and said For the repre-
scnatyes of section Of the democracy of New York
ready to here that they have every wish to unite
The democracy of New York sound principles, and to
sustain the nomination made here and all who stand firmly
the platform which has been erected by the convention
They, sir, have reproaches to make They honestly
agree to act they believe to be the wish Of their broth
throughout the Union and they entertain the firm
vicon that the vote of New York will exhibit glorious
democratic victory at the coming election. have said
enough to show what feel and do not to imply
doubt that brothers in New York will participate in
these feelings and act in accordarce with the pledge we
have given.
Mi. Ludlow. Ga behalf Of the delegation which have
the honor to represent most cordially and most heartily
reciprocae the sentiments avowed by the chairman of the
other delegation Sir, congratulate the democracy Of
New York congratulate the democracy of Pennsylvania
congratulate the democracy Of the whole Union that the
proposition has been introduced by the gentleman who has
been representing Pennsylvania this floor The intro
duction of that resolution is pledge the part of the
friends of Mr. Buchanan that whatever differences may
have grown Are eradicated forever BY the adoption OF
that resolution New York stands pledged fall to elect
the democratic nominee As accompaniment TO that
resoutionnot ms amendment but hope IT will be ac
ceped by the of the resolution before the
yention--l have in my hand which wish to offer.
Divided have BEEN it may give rise TO embar-
rassment in New York to choose member Of the National
Committee propose that the election of that member
may be referred TO the next State convention held under
that resolution.
At tie request of several members Mr. Ludlow withdrew
his resolution.
Mr. Seymour. Dir. President desire to say one word
in this convention WISH behalf Of one of the delega
uOnS from New 0rk, common Win gentleman VINO
addressed you behalf of the other to express sim
desire for that union Of the party which necessary
to in the coming election. hope that the gen
temsn from Pennsylvania has introduced the resolution
from the table the record which has been writ
ten for this reason; and say with confidence that
next fall the democracy of New York will present record
which will be satisfactory throughout the length and
breadth of the land.
1t viii no longer be said that the mysteries of New York
politics inexpicabe for when she gives her thirtyfve
electoral votes james Buchanan, they will be felt and
Appreciated, and, who has had expert
cnce, say that have doubt of the result While
circumstances have made it necessary for the two delega
tons from New York to their votes for different
didaes, there has been moment when those who
voted for Franklin Pierce and for Douglas not
WINGED that Mr. Buchanan would carry majority of TIE
people at the election.
One word more sir only to give TO demo-
cratic friends that having come here TO submit differ
ences to their decision win abide by it, and show that
the democracy of New York are pure party as exists
in any State and that they intend again TO occupy
position degrading that they have hitherto occupied
Let that the two hundred and fifty thousand demo
Gratis Of New York. represented here though personally
divided in reality animated by common objecto
sustain the constitution and the principles of the demo-
cratic party in all their strength and purity and 10 pro-
tect The rights Of the States
1t is proud incident 10 the history Of New York that
in the convention which framed the constitution OF the
United States she alone of all the large States stood forth
and said she did not want greater vote In the Senate
than given TO the smallest member of the conederacy
lie New York will in the next election her appro
pirate position as one Of the democratic States of this
ton.
The resolution was adopted amid general applause and
expressions Of good feeling.
An Intellectual attempt made to proceed to the ballot
for Vice President.
The convention then adjourned till two o'clock, p m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At two o'clock p M, the President called the
ton TO order.
Mr. VIM Shields of Missouri offered the following reso-
luton; which, under the rules. went to the committee
resolutions
Rssolusd That II Is the duty Of the federal
construct far has constitutional power do
safe overland communication within territory
between the Pacific and Atlantic States.
Mr.. Saunders, Of Wisconsin, moved the following
amendment:
Resolved That the democratic party recognises the great
importance in political and commercial point of view of
safe and speedy communication through territory
between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the Union and
thai II Is the duty of the federal government TO exercise
all lis constitutional power for the attainment Of that OBJ
jcc thereby binding the union Of these States in ndisso
luble bonds and opening the rich Of Asia
overland transit from the Pacifc the Mississippi river
and the great lakes Of the North.
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, moved TO lay the whole
subject on the table.
Mr. Shields accepted the resolution Of the gentleman
Of Wisconsin a substitute for his own.
On the motion lay the table the by States
being taken, resnted AS lolows-ayes "a, nays gao.
Mr. Phelps Of Missouri then moved that the rules be
suspended which motion accepted by Mr. Saunders.
Mr.. Petit of Indiana, moved amendment that the
word "proper be inserted before constitutional powers
which was accepted by Mr.. Saunders
The resolution TO suspend the rules then voted on
by States, and resulted follows:
Ayes--Maine, 8 New Hampshire, Vermont 8; Mas
sachusctts, III Rhode Island, q; Connecticut 3; New
York. IS Pennsylvania, O.; Delaware, / Maryland 4
Georgia, 81 Alabama, q; Louisiana o. Ohio, 10; Ken