The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-07

j. c. Dobbn, of North Carolina IL
second ballot was entered into, when Hon. John C.
Breckenridge, of Kentucky, was unanimously chosen
fsEcosp pEsrATcH,l
CtScrssArt June Cat 10 o'clock, a. m the President
called convention to order The hali was not iu when
the baoting commenced.
When called for her vote she cast for Bu
chapan and one for. Pierce. ...
When Vermont was called Mr.. Hibbard, of New Hamp
shire rose and said that by unanimous vote the deega
ton having thus far supported Mr. Pierce, had now deter
mined to cast her for the choice of Illinois, Stephen A.
Douglas. Applause ~. .@.. D. ... .....
North Carolina then led of in the same track followed by
South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi Florida, and Texas
Tennessee cast her twelve votes for Buchanan and Mr.
Pierce ran down to three votes.
The New York sos went to Mr. Douglas the 10th
ballot and Maine concentrated her vote Mr.. Buchanan
Ohio also gave him two Kentucky cast all her votes
for Douglas having previously given him but seven The
half votes rejscted by the Chair.
After the of the result Mr.. Preston, of
Kentucky said that his delegation had stood firmly by Mr.
Douglas this point but he felt confident that the
yenton demanded Mr. Buchanan lie equally confident
that the friends of Mr.. Douglas would best conform to his
wishes by yielding once, and cheerfuy the wishes of
the convention Loud cries for expression OF opinion
from the Illinois deegation.l
Mr. Richardson said that without advising with gen
man as the wishes of his constituents he felt that he
had duty perform to them and to the State he repre-
sented [Cries of "Dont withdraw him. He felt that
out the views of Mr. Douglas by continuing him longer in
the contest Immense applause. He had received de-
spsch Mr. Douglas which he desired to read and after
that he would withdraw his name.
Mr. r. then read the despatch from Mr. Douglas stating
that from the teegraphic he felt confident that
longer continuance of his before the convention would
tend disturb the harmony of the convention and he de-
sired withdraw, simply stating that he believed the de-
mocracy would do well to unite and vote for Of the
didae now before the eonvenon-ether Mr. Pierce Mr.
Buchanan. Immense applause
Gov Seymour and endeavored to address the con-
venon but for time prevented by the uproar and
confusion
He said that New York had up this time been united
upon point viz the proprety Of adherng to the
other Of the before the convention They had
adhered Mr. Pierce long he had vote in the
They had then cast their vote for Mr. Douglas
That candidate had been withdrawn The sos desired
to do all in their power harmonic and consolidate the
vote Of the convention. Immense applause.l
The seventeenth ballot then taken. New Hampshire
her vote for BuehananMr Hibbard making speech
in explanation.
Every delegation which arose had something to say
Mr. Ludlow (or the sots) said although the sofs
into the convention under every they had
do aught promote the continuance of any faction
the great Of New York. They, therefore, their
eighteen votes for Mr.. Buchanan.
A the baloting commenced Captain Rynders's
gun fred roaring forth the to the out
der aud the convention continued in state OF the widest
excitement State after State - pumPer for Mr.. Du-
ehanan.
Mr. Avery of North Carolina said that his State loved
Buchanan and reminded the convention that four years
be had been their first choice. They then yielded him cheer
fully they yielded Messrs Pierce and Douglas North
Carolina came here with desire support the candidate
who bad proved himself to the Union and the cons
tuition To this end they had their first for Mr..
Pierce, then for Mr.. Douglas and they gave their
tire vote TO Mr.. Buchanan.
Colonel Medary congratulated the convention that Ohio
had longer fractional vote to cast upon the platform Of
the convention. Ohio willing 10 fight under the nomi-
would yield cheerfuy than himself and he
would say the for the entire delegation As Ohio had
been hitherto automatically dividing her voteh
would be quite exact in casting the entire number for
Buchanan lie pledged the State for the fsvorte Of Penn
glVGnia.
Mr. Richardson Of Illinois, said that every member Of the
convention had endorsed the political Of Mr. Dougl
which any might be proud Of and he could the
convention that while Illinois choice Of course her
arOe son. yet he yielded his State in appreciation Of the
political character Of James Buchanan.
Mr.. -, Of Arkansas, pledged the largest comparative
majority the Union for tho nominee, particularly the
choice his State for Vice President should be satisfied
their candidate for that Office Gen. ouitman
M. lnge Of California, said his delegation came here
with the choice Of every member Fixed the present nom
nee but they also with instructions to secure the
preston Of the convention In favor Of sasy Of
communication between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. lie
believed Mr. buchanan did in the opposition 10 the
exercise Of all eonstu snsl power To easy postal
communication between the two They therefore cart
their votes for him.
Mr. Dawson, Of Peunsy lvanan in happy speech, e1.
pressed tho thanks Of his State for the honor done her
through their endorsement Of her avore After he had
taken bis seat he again and said that in serving the
claims Of the candidates he had forgotten Franklin
Pierce Laughter and cheers lie then declared his APP
provs Of the Of the administration which would
oVe from the people his retirement the endorsement Of
"Wsll DONE thou good and faithful servant"
The vote then announced being 296 for Mr. Buchanan.
Immense cheering, which did until three tremen-
ooa' rounds had been given for tho nominee
Three equally enthusiastic cheers given for Mr..
Douglas, and three Tor Mr. Pierce.
motion then made nominate candidate for Vice
President and then adjourned till ?, p which motion
was withdrawn
COL Black, Of Pennsylvania, having The hoor returned
ak for the unanimous vote which had been cast for james
buchanan, 10 his remarks pledgng Pennsyvanis constant
devotion to the Union. Hi, remarks well received.
The resolution endorsing the present administration was
@'n introduced by Mr. Hallett Of Massachusetts,.
lhe resolution being put noes responded but the
PRESIDENT declared the vote unanimous in the affirmative.
Mr. Peck Of Michigan said he protested against such
decision He would that the great Northwest
should be sandeed end ulfed by the superstition that she
endorsed the administration Of Mr.. Pierce.
Mr. Wright Of Pennsylvania hoped that the majority re-
port on New York should be stricken from the mputes and
" oroer that all differences might be settled he would offer
resolution recommending both sections to agree upon hold
ing state convention to settle upon organization and
make preparations for the nomination Of a single electoral
ticket.
uoge Beardsy ION the part Of the hards) assured the
Invention that the national democratic party Of New York
N Work chseuy and persstenty for the Of the