The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-06-20
] spcnxn Day.

This morning tho hall is moro densely
crovded than yesterday, tho entire door and
Iobbies being, densely crowded. Copies OF
Snmner,s speech arc freely circulated among
ths deleentes, and various handbills are
scattered about the hall.
The Massachusetts, delegation met this
morning and unanimously agreed to cast
their votes for Bank, upon which Mr.. Mason
authoritiyely and percmptorily withdrew his
name. The delegation then voted unani-
mously to support Fremont.
The Convention was called TO order about
ten o'clock. Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Rood.
The following Is tho National Executive
Committee, nominated by States Maine,
Josiah Bartlett New Hampshire, Geo. b.
Fogg; Mass, j. z. Goodrich; Vermont,
l.. Baynard; Connecticut, Gideon Wclch |;
New York. E. d. Morgan; New Jersey,
j L. Sherman.
Mr.. Wilmot reported the platform, the
reading Of which was frequently interrupt
ed by loud applause.
The anti.polygamy plank was especially
chccred. The resolutions referring TO the
Ostend Circular was received with applause,
and the Pacific Railroad resolution was
warmly greeted, and three cheers were Civ
en- for California.
Mr.. Patterson Of New York, moved for
the resolutions when Thaddeus Stevens,
of Pa, said he subscribed heartily to every
sentiment Of the platform, but there was
one line in It which as II reads would be
misunderstood, to the fatal prejudice Of the
party. lie moved to rccommit and strike
out the last paragraph. -.
I'VE have not got the resolution yet
The one Mr.. Stevens objected to Is under
stood to relate to Know Nothingism.)
A discussion ensucd and tho motion to
recommit was withdrawn.
Other attempts were made to modify the
resolution in question, and finally motion
to strike out the word prescription" was
carried, and the resolution as amended was
adopted.
The whole platform was then adopted,
The Philadelphia correspondent OF the
Tribune gives the following synopsis OF the
platform. There will DO seven resolutions.
The pressure for platform was too strong
to be resisted, though some Of the abiest
men of the Committee, as Preston King, and
Judge Hoar, were against any.
RESOLUTIONS. l.-Goes in for tho Constr
tuition and tho Union.
9. Declares II the power and duty OF Con
gress to forbid slavery in oil the territories
3. Reviews the prosecutions OF Kansas
and arraigns the Administration and tn
Democratic party for 1t.
4. Fayors the admission of Kansas undel
her Free State Constitution.
5. Fayors the Pacific Railroad.
G. The River and Harbor improvements
7. Invites everybody to join on terms 0
perfect equality, The constitution recogni
ses no distinctions.
I Tho last resolution was, perhaps, the mos
delicate. 1t is pronounced perfect success
A motion was made that the Convention
proceed to ballot for candidates, when &c
bate cnsued whether to proceed to formal
informal ballot. This motion, after som
debate, was carried, and the Convention nd
journcd to s o'clock, p NJ.
The Convention reassembled at 8 O'Clock
Being called to order the President announC
cd that the Chairman Of the Republica
! National Executive Committee had CON
, munication to present. Hon. ID. f. MOI
gan then presented o communication fror
the committee appointed by the North Amel
: lean Convention ut New York, stating
was in pursuance of resolution in tina
| Convention, to confer with the Republican
Convention on the subject of nomination
with view to some action on the part {
. both Conventions.
0 Mr.. Littlejohn, of New York, moved {
refer the communication to Committee, I
consist Of one from each State. Hc sal
the North American Convention wcro actu
atcd by the same feeling that moved thl
, Convention, and 1t was but right that I'll
great party represented by the North Amer
lean Convention should have one candidat
on the ticket nominated here.
Mr.. Giddings of Ohio. was panied to b
, compelled to oppose the motion this Con
yention had moved. This Convention ha,
invited all to come in, who were opposed 4
the present administration. fla committc
were appointed to communicate with th
Americans, he should wanta committee mp
pointed to communicate with foreigners
lie could not believe the chairman Of tn,
national committee was authorised to opcI
any such communication. lie stood Their
to speak for German citizens as well as 70
American born citizens.
He moved to lay the resolution on tn
table. Carried by an immensc majority
Amidst intense excitement, Mr.. Spaulding
of Ohio, withdrew his former withdrawal 0
Judge Mclcan's name.