The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-11

a. 'Ss second ballot Maine New Hampshire and Yer
1d of Tor Brecknrdgei Massachusetts, followed with
I'M Of thirteen votes Rhode Island followed with
~ then the New York softs gave him eighteen.
,s,s Maryland and Virginia voting Ia the same way,
$3.50 aute obvious that be was the choice OF the body,
Sg6 several Of the remaining States voted for other
1tss they quickly, one by one changed their votes,
ussr delegates making neat and appropriate speeches
naodng he change OF the vote the entire vote be-
slla3 for John 9, Breckenridge Of Kentucky.
%Eoo commenced the withdrawal,
4, salisbury withdrew the name Of Bayard and threw
,e AZ Delaware for Breeknridge fs
Wsso Connecticut was called, Y. G. Childs baid
r. President let the South say whom they desire for this
y. anl We will put him through in a minute. II they
M agree Connecticut viii put Isaac Toucey in the field
sober delegate from Connecticut oh, mol We will
i Touoey for some other chance.
CHAIRMAN Of Alabama withdrew Fitzpatrick, and threw
| : IN of that State for Breckenridge.
r,opel Bates, Of Tennessee, withdrew A. V. Brown,
dng bis cordial support Of the ticket and declaring
I. yo!e for Breck,nndge.
Governor Matthew's o. Mississippi after returning tbapks
Illinois for placing Nissssipps fayorite son in nomna-
H. withdrew the name Of Quitman. !. y,
Nj The other candidates seserally withdrawn by
n. Gentlemen who had nominated them.
Quickly all the other States changed their votes, wheeled
to line and before the roll concluded there was
d column Of all the delegations and HUNDRED AND
wyY,ax votes were given for John @. Breckenridge
When the result announced the applause was dca'-
.er The whole convention rose, and with waving OF
Iikchies and the loudes calls directed its gaze upon
n tall and graceful delegate from Kentucky, who had
H. 50 Unexpectedly nomi rated for such exalted post
vas long before these ADMINISTRATIONS subsidized SO as
allow q word TO be heard. Al last the manly form OF
Breckenridge stood above the surrounding crowd and
Hence and profound attention marking the aspect of the
|st assembly, be spoke as follows:
Mr. President and gentlemen Of the Democratic Nation
Convention The result just announced is quite as
[peced TO as it could be to any gentleman on this
or In the inferior and personal aspect Of the matter
r.II said hat, ,i,t ho cata
[ch an occasion. | am truly and sincerely without
lords TO convey toyop my profound gratitude for such
unexpected and signal testimonial OF your confidence
hid favor ! may say sincerely and call upon my asso-
a,es in this body to bear witness to its truth that in my
Euse as a member Of this body have made no con-
ailments Of my preferences, used any art or taken
be step towards bringing about this result
But ii is not my purpose to make speech. merely
hose to express to you the thanks OF true heart may
3D. too the declaration Of my high appreciation of the
|sociaon Of my humble with that Of the dstin-
shed and tried statesman Of Pennsylvania have al
vs regarded Mr. Buchanan the last survivor of that
|oble band OF American statesmen and orators whose
me associated with the brightest glories of
unry and whose deeds constitute its most cherished
|emorials lie has come down from that generation to
usmit and guide US of u present He has lived down
bunny and deracton, and now stands forth the peer
Is champion of demoeracy-honored and beloved by all
4 countrymen, and only waiting few months to be
hd with the highest dignity the nation and the peo-
can confer
The platform you have unanimously adopted | need
IA as Siate-rghts man. say cordially approve and
|se With these true Jeersonian principles, and with
temper Of Jackson TO enforce and maintain them, the
moCTacy will enter this contest with the determination
add another TO the brilliant victories which have
hen crowned their efforts. 1t would be appropriate
discuss any general principles enter further upon the
ue which will be involved in this contest WILL there
H conclude by expressing my purpose TO devote all my
part and mind to the great duty which has been unex-
(sdly conferred upon me, and to strive to justify the
trhan haxa al
ausc. Loud cheers within and without the hall.
During the delivery of the speech of Mr.. Breckenridge
|hch admirable in its and STYLE the
the Empire Club were laundering their approval OF the
Lminaton.
When Mr.. Breckenridge resumed his seat there was
|ud call for Mr. Preston of Kentucky when that gentle
ban came forward and addressed the convention in
Oquent ofband speech which produced the most thrill
Eg effect
Mr., Petit of Indiana said Mr. President, thank you
! the honor you have done in calling up this
son There is in the history of the past of party
l little TO bring blush mantng upon the check; while
We look forward there is much to beckon onward, and
fte Us TO new hopes new trials new victories and re-
|ards With the platform you have presented you viii
arch to victory and give repose to the country.
You have crushed out the viper of secret organization
lch disseminated itself through all the land poisoning
p springs Of liberal and virtuous political action; and
~ stand upon firm foundation with your candidates
re the country certain triumph in the approaching
nes Nh. Petit spoke further; but in consequence Of
0asou upon the floor, VIC were unable 10 catch his
parks
Mr. Richardson Of Illinois moved that the Chair appoint
committee Of nine TO officially inform Messrs Buchanan
pa Breckenridge Of their nomination. carried.
Va motion OF Dir. Riddle, Of Delaware, Ii was
E'otr That the unanimous thanks of this convention
and are hereby extended the Hon. John f. Ward the
aiding officer and his able assistants, and also the
A. T. Edgerton and associates committee OF arrange
MS and all other officers for the able dignihed and e
en manner in which they have discharged their re-
|f'tive duties
lhe resolution was adopted unanimously.
rom oT TIE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL coSvEN-
The hrst resolution provided for holding The next Demo-
G National Convention at Charleston South Carolina
Z then followed
se'o''st That the rule adopted by the convention Of
~ ana acted upon in this convention, be the rule for
number Of delegates each State shall be entitled TO 10
next Democratic National Convention and that the
uona Committee in calling the next convention, shall
Oae seats therein for each State equal TO twice the
OF JUS electoral votes and no more.
Ee'otud That the time Of holding the next convention
aesgnaied by the Democratic National Committee and
70 ibeir call, the resolutions of 1853 providing for
number Of delegates be inserted the rule Tor choosing
Roed That the National Democratic Committee cause
onca report Of the proceedings OF this convention
prepared published, and distributed among members
e respective States, and that said report shall con-
hst o. the names Of and post Office address of each
sae and the number OF electoral votes Of each State
nt,oi',d That the first State convention to be held In
lork under one undivided democratic organization
Salnorhed by this convention 10 appoint member Of
eNational Con mittce from that State
y : TH0S, @ McCREERY, Chairman.
v. ". PUGH Secretary.
After reading the report, Mr.. McCreery said:
u selecting place for holding the next convention the
Amltet was divided between New York and Charleston
democracy OF both have been recently distracted and
'dcd e this be received by them as nm Offering and
incentive 70 union md continued exerton in the great
noS'ane cause In the name Of the committee he pre-
|n'ed the report
aoge beardsley would make an explanation rs TO New
- WIN regard to this matter II win be understood by
convention that until quite recently the democracy Of
!" Ioik to which belong did not comprehend that
osuon ny which 1t is intended to send the question