The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-15

all had ri heart-the OF American repubca
this country (Great cheering and cries of Bravo,
bravo') He was sent here 10 represent the wishes Of
bis particular constituency and carry far be
able 70 do their wishes into eec-but he could only
thagby'acng independent freeman uncontrolled by
any portion OF his delegation He would act in a
manner that he believed would best subserve the
interests Of the country and the success of the
which they had much at heart He hoped the amend
ment Of bis friend from New York (Mr. Lester) would
not be pressed and that they would proceed to per
capita.
GEORGE Law Of New York. said that he rose for the
purpose Of explaining what lie deemed to be msappre
hension in relation 10 the State New York. New
York here for the purpose Of larmonizing the
Convention and she had view to present except those
which would tend TO that result (Appiause she Ike
should exercise it, II New York did not present her
preference she adhered ohe principle that this Conven
ton had no right 10 force upon the State nomination TO
which the delegation opposed New York, therefore,
in casting her vote would cast it by ndviduas-each
man answering 10 his name when il called ZAP.
pause He was glad 10 that his friend from Pennsy
Hana approved Of that course (Applause) New York
nominated by this Convention ana she was in favor of
each person answering to his name when it called
cure the votes of the people
The question was then taken upon voting per capia
! it was decided in the affirmative.
motion made that the vote be taken by ballot
which decided In the negative.
The PRtspKs1 siaied that the OF the would
be called in their order and the delegates reque
TO answer their names they successfully called
AABKosx SrrunKss Of N y, moved that the
! ming the call of the States with Maine
The PRESIDENT stated that the motion not in order
but that course would be adopted. (Iaughter.)
The Convention then proceeded to vote r1rd toc nfor
may for candidate for the Presidency with the follow
John c. Fremont Of California rnia...34 81
Nathaniel r Banks Jr, OF Massachusetts,. 43
Robert stockton Of New Jersey IA
VIM F. Johnston, OF pennsy vana.................
Salmon T. Chase, OF Ohio o......................
Aggregate number of votes. es..................12 .12l
The following is the detail as accurately as it
could be obtained -
FOR A. r. BANKS, JR., OF MASSACHUSETTS,
Massachusetts S-Mcssrs. Churchill, Neal Parker and
Neav Tork-Messrs Law, Seymour, Morton, Gordon
Walker Wild, Stllwell Andrews, Schafer Freeman
Mott hrrir Baker, lester, Hammond, Crosby, Bagly
Merlett Ruggles, Wood, Stevens, Gray, Palmer Strong
| and French.
| Wisconsin.-M Dawes and walbridge
I0ra.-Messrs Porter and Lyon.
| Minnesota -Messrs. Webster, Hale and Bailey
OTe1On-Mr. C. Brown.
FOR JOHN c. FREMONT, OF CALIFORNIA
! Peck and another.
| Neao Hampshire Colby Bean, Morse and Bid.
| Rhode E1and-Mr Pcndcton
Mdssdch,sats.-MeSsrs. Richmond, Rudd, Whecwright,
Churchill, Newell Baker, Temple and jerks.
N1c fork.-Messrs. Waterbury, Dunn and Bristol.
| Cos,necsica-Messrs. Peck, Clark Dunham Ferry and
Perkins.
Ohio.-Messrs. Spade, Baker and Heel
Kdnsas.-Mr. Perry
| Colifmnid-W. A. Howard.
FOR ROBERT +. STOCKTON, OF NEW JERSEY.
Neac Tak.-Mr. Jones'
Nnc Jersey yMessrs. Livingston, Allen, Jones' Morris,
Pennsylvania Hiuckle, Conrad, Caulkin and
Stewart Rauch.
| Deidmaye.-Mr Robinctt.
Io,cd.-Mr Long.
] FOR JOHN M.IEAN, OF OHIO.
Pennsyirdnid-Messrs, Johnston, Williamson Ray, Par,
ker Waslburn (dOabtful) Harris, Case Eyeser IInbre
Coyode Riddle, Sewel, Ferguson. Dick.
Ohio.-Mcssrs Ford Bryant, Snyder and Strong
/ FOR WIN. F. JOHNSTON, OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Rhode ktand-Messrs Jenckes, Waterman and Mason.
Pansyrdnid-Mcssrs. Stuart, Speck and Sawyer.
FOR SALMON p. CHASE, OF OHIO.
Mchi1dn-Messrs. Knapp, Stel Fuller, McNaughton
| and Baker.
Mr.. wmEIwmGrsT, of Mass, asked on what principle
Minnesota allowed three votes. He challenged the
The CHAIR said he would consider the question after the
| vote announced
| Aner tho vote had been announced
Mr.. LESTER, Of n u, moved that the Convention do
now % aajouIn eo llli MONDAY at 10 O'Clock A. M
| Mr. Its1M-l amend the motion by saying at o'clock
| Mr.. JOHNSTON of Penn moved 10 amend the motion 81
| as TO adjourn till O'Clock this afternoon
The amendment WAS lost.
Mr.. LESTER said there anxious wives and palp.
atng hearts in New England which desired repose the
Sabbath day. and he therefore TO say NJ on
| Monday for the re-assembng Of the Convention.
Another DElGATx hoped the Convention would finish
] its business this evening
Mr.. JONES, Of New York, called for the yeas and nays
on tho question: in order that votes might be decided
by outsiders many votes had already been decided
Mr.. LESTER called for the previous question on his
Mr. JOHNSTON Of Pennsylvania thought that the Conyen
ton would make fatal mistake II it adjourned over till
week. The purpose of the adjournment was 10 ro
into arrangement coalition (applause) or contract
with body OF their fellow citizens meet next week in
Philadelphia. He thought that would be fatal mistake
The only great political coalition made this coun-
try had failed and this would fail also. (ApplaIse
There was no necessity to place themselves that posi-
ton They should make nomnaton-such a as
would be acceptable to all who oppose tho present adj
minstraon and the representatives at Philadelphia if
they had the interests Of the people at heart would
! dorse differentiation (Checrs) The movement made
| towards adjournment next week towards coa-
and was dangerous not only to the party but the
Republicans The republican party would doubt no.
inmate man sound on the questions Of Amercansm and
| Of freedom. (Appause.) Would they here Indicate
their preference for any one eises (Crcs Of s'No He
trusted not If it should arise that thcy could not do
! their work this week they would stay and finish
| it up next week. They should come here to night,
| and if they could not finish their business thew
should, in the ordinary course, adjourn to Monday
He as anxious to go home and Sunday his
family rs any gentleman could be; but he could not go
back to Pnsburg and return here for Monday They
should go with their business lcgtimatey and when
should adjourn till Monday. They had bring this ques
ton before the people Of the United States they would
be responsible Tor presenting candidate whom they could
recommend. In his Judgment il they carried the motion
to adjourn, they had better adjourn sine die.
Mr. LETTER said he was very fortunate in being aSc
oblige the gentleman from Pennsyyanl He drew back
tho motion with more pleasure than he had offered t.
twas then moved that the Convention take a recess till
l 4 O'Clock
The motion was agreed TO- and at quarter past 2
O'Clock the Convention adjourned till 4 O'clock r. H.
/ AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention reassembled, and called to order
| TAX o'clock 7. N.
Mr.. GRAVES, of N. Y, moved that tho Convention do
i now proceed TO a second informal ballot.
i Tho motion agreed to.
l A MEMBER-Will it be in order to-2
The PRraaDKrr (snappishly)-No, sir nothing Is in or.
der except the proceeding the informal ballot
i for a candidate for the Presidency.
Mr.. PERKINS, of Conn.,, moved to reconsider the vote
just taken He wished to say two words that