The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-06-26

stand as it originally stood, with majority for
Freedom. The East was modest, and placed
none of her men before the Convention. She
only asked them and the world to forget the
man from the East who now occupies the Pres
idential chair. The venerable Ex-Governor
pitched into Buchanan, and appealed to the
members of the Convention to 90 home and
give expression to their sentiments during the
Presidential canvass.
Mr.. Eliot, of Massachusetts, said that Massa-
chusetts would ratify the nominations next fall,
and he called upon Senator Wilson to speak for
her.
Mr.. Wilson came forward to the platform
amid great cheering, and congratulated the
Convention upon the successful result of their
labors. They had nominated ticket which
they would not be obliged to apologize for I;
they had adopted platform which combines
the principles of Christianity and humanity,
and Massachusetts would give an uncounted
majority for them. Let us organize the Chris.
tan democracy of the country upon this plat
form and these candidates. Are you for free
speech? Yes, yes."l Are you for a free
press in Kansas? "Yes, yes."l Are you for
free men? ["Yes."l Are you for free Kan.
sas2 ["Yes," and loud applause. Then vote
for this ticket Aye, gentlemen, let our motto
be, during this campaign, "Free speech, free
I" Hi" a." Hi" and three cheers
Mr.. Wilmot, of Pennsylvania, said that he
SHOULD not have presumed to occupy the time
of the Convention, but that he was unwilling
that Pennsylvania should have no voice in these
congratulations. Pennsylvania, by some, is
considered doubtful, and to Pennsylvania, also,
l appeal. Why, ask in the name of God can
we not carry Pennsylvania? Have we no his
torical associations? Have we no patriotic
sentiment among our people? A more honest
and patriotic population cannot be found on
the face of the earth than the citizens Of Penn
sylvania. He appealed to the Philadelphians,
by the patriotic associations of their city, to
assist in the work. Friends, said he, let US
carry Pennsylvania. Cries of ave WILL and
cheers.
Mr.. Blakely thought at the next Republican
Convention Kentucky would be fully represent
ed. Now it could give no material aid, but they
would sustain their present proud position. In
Clay Kentucky was the banner State of the
South, and she now challenges the South to
come up and stand with her.
Mr.. Underwood, of Virginia, made an Anti
Slavery speech.
The Kentucky delegation announced, through
the Chair, that Cassius M. Clay would support
the nominee whoever he was. Applause.
Mr.. Davis, of Rhode Island, said his State
was not doubtful one, and would not say
much, except that she was safe for the ticket.
Mr.. Purcell, of Maryland, thought the ticket
would be strong in that State and the cause
was going on well there.
Mr.. Branscomb, of Kansas, and General
Pomeroy, from the same Territory said the
Convention had inspired the highest and truest
hopes. Fremont would be an omnipotent name
there.
Mr.. Wilmot, Of Pennsylvania, moved to re-
consider the vote whereby that resolution which
called Young Mems Convention to be held
in New York, in September, and to insert Har-
risburgh, Pennsylvania, instead of New York.
Carried.
A resolution to hold the next National Con-
vention at Cleveland, Ohio, was referred to the
National Committee.
After thanking its officers and reporters, the
Convention, at $40 P. M, adjourned sine die.