The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-21

Mr.. DrSHAM-No. My molten Is confined to q candi-
| date for the Presidency.
| adopted
Mr. RrcG Of Mass moved amendment TO the
motion that each State be entitled TO cast many votes
this ballot the State entitled TO representatives
in the Electoral College.
Mr. GRAVES, of n r., was displeased with the little
trckery OF amendments. He had been kept here for
ten days but would be kept here ten hours longer
He knew that three iourhs Of this Convention were in
favor Of Fremont and Johnston and he therefore hoped
10 every amendment voted down.
lIr. IIsrER moved the previous question
Mr. RvGG explained the circumstances under which he
had offered his amendment This Convention had adopt
ed motion to proceed to vote by ballot.
Mr. GRAVES questioned the correctness Of that state
ment.
The CHAIRMAN stated that such was the case.
Mr.. RrGG did offer his amendment till after the mo-
ton 10 proceed TO ballot had been adopted. II there
motion made TO reconsider that VOTE ne would sup
port H.
Mr.. PERKINS of Conn, moved to reconsider the motion
by which Mr.. puIham's amendment was carried.
The question was taken, and the motion agreed TO.
Dir. Dunhams amendment was then lost.
Tie question REQUIRED the original motion, that this
Convention nominate by reclamation John c. Fremont
and William Johnston their candidates respectively
for the offices Of President and Vice President Of the
United States.
The question was taken and the resolution snan
mously adopted amid the widest manifestations Of de-
waving their handkerchefs and hats in most frantic
manner while to add to the dclcctabilty Of tho scene
the outsiders made equally wild demonstrations in favor
Of Fillmore and DonelSOn.
A motion was made for the appointment Of an Execu
tive National Committee.
The OunapKRs-Hurrah Sor rllmore-hip, hip, hurrab
groans for Frcmont-bah bah, bah. Three groans for
Chaunce9 Schaner-hah, bah, bah. (>lr Shaner
ssh foo DOR S SSOta
minutes.
IFINATE Dumping TO a seat) vociferates-1 don't
wonder that these conference.-the outsderS-groan
They have good reason to groan. daughter, and re-
newal Of the antics OF the outsiders.)
After some tune quiet was restored ana the moton of
the appointment of National Executive Committee
put and carried The following gentlemen were ap-
loined such commiuee.-
plane ........'..........' pr. TICK.
New Hampshire. .................... an,hony eolpy;
Massachusetts .............. A. K. Richmond.
hhoae lsIo .................... r. .. Men''heaie'
connecticut ......................'. !. y. rcck
New YORK ..................'...... r. n. Mnggies.
Pennsy Sohn Williamson.
indiana ......................... sol Meredluh.
ono ....................... ihoS, H. ward.
Michigan. .......................... Mr. jackson.
Wisconsin. 9oiI i1tk"ooo'
!lihos. ........................ NJ M.Weer
loWa... n. ~, Mtuser
1aiiora. W; =, monru.
oregon. EiEls Iuesiey.
halisas. =. a. ferfy.
Mr.. HAMMOND, Of n. Y. moved that committee five
American people Of the United States.
The motion was agreed TO, and the following named
gentlemen were APPRENTICESHIP. Hammond, Of New
York. Mr. Rugg OF Massachusetts, Mr. Briggs, Of Ohio,
Mr. Riddle OF Pennsylvania, and Mr.. Howard, OF Cali
fornia:
At this stage Of proceedings enter Mr. George Jones
of n " one of the prosockton sub boilers from ti-
Convention and addresses the Chair The Chair does
recognise him.
Mr.. Jones in n moment afterwards Is ON the plat
form and attracts the attention of the Chairman.
The CARMAN-Is the pleasure of this Convention that
Mr.. Jones, Of New York, be allowed TO speak,
Yells Of NO. no. no,' and uneahly noises from the
background inerspcrsed with cheers for Fillmore and
groans for Fremont.
Nr. SHANKIASD, Of Kansas. moved the appointment of
committee OF three To wait on the gentlemen nornl
mated and ascertain whether they will accept that nom
nation.
The motion was agreed TO-
On motion that committee was increased 10 ive on
further motion II was enlarged TO seven. The following
named persons were appointed such committees
Ford, OF Ohio; Stephens OF New YORK; shankand, oil
Kansas: Allen, OF Massachusetts lhran Of CALIFORNIA
Case, of Pennsylvania, and Geer, OF Illinois.
DELEGATE on the platform here stated that gentleman
from New York r George Jones wished TO make state
mcn in order that Commodore Stockton might be blame
less IN the matter OF the recent bolt
Dir. IFsTER-No one blames Commodore Stockton.
SEVERAL Noit1s-We dom want MS Statement nj Let
him 20 home. Make his statement through the HERALD
Mr.. President, &c, &c.
So Mr.. Jones could not get hearing.
Mr. RrGG, of Massachusetts,, declined the appointment
rs member OF the committee 10 prepare the address TO
the American party, and on his motion Mr. James II.
Temple of Massachusetts,, was appointed in his stead
Nj PECK OF Conn, moved that the Executive Commit
tee have power TO I'LL up vacancies III their ranks
Inc motion was agreed 70
M as,h mo, mo- 81 I my w. a :, ~ N.Y., h,
The motion was vociferousy agreed TO. (Hidoous
yeiis py inc filnoreites OUTSIDE
ccrs of 10 conynnti,n ~ : " ~
i was agreed to-
vote 81 thalhs was also moved ana carrea 70 inc
,a,o,,ars sc e., ~ nress 'AN - w.
A delegate from Ohio announced that the most elo-
qucht man OF the country (Iom Corwn, o. ohio "ouid
YAK, We s.uip r. - uiI 1 ~ 10, ~ Whats vo,r a,
,bor,v9
The first delegate replied that he Lad seen commun
cation rom nm 70 ,hal enr - a., cnon,;on .hon
n, hall mast II clock adjourned with three cheers for