Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11
CINCINNATI CONVENTION.
UINcINNATI, June 8,

Breckenridge, of Kentucky, was also unan-
imously nominated for Vice President.
At 10 o'clock the President called the con-
vention to order. The hall was not full when
the balldsing commenced. When Maine was
called, her vote was cast seven for Buchanan
and one for Pierce. When Vermont was
called, Hubbard of New Hampshire, rose and
said that by the unanimous vote of the dele
CATION having thus far supported Pierce had
determined to7cast her vote for that states
man who represented the present administra-
ton, the choice Of Illinois, Stephen A. Doug
las. (Applause.)
North Carolina led of, same track for
South, followed by s. Carolina, Albania, Miss
issippi, Florida, Texas. Tennessee cast her
IL votes for Buchanan
Pierce ran down to votes.
New York Softs also wens over to Douglas
in 10th ballot.
Maine concentrated her eight votes on Blu
chanan.
Ohio also gave him two more.
Kentucky cast all her votes for Douglas,
having previously given him but 7.
The half votes were rejected by the chair,
the point having been raised in consequence
of Ohio having cast half vote for Cass af-
ter the announcement Of the result. Pres
ton, of KY, said he had stood firmly by
Douglas to that point but felt confident since
that convention demanded the nomination of
James Buchanan. Immense disorder and
cries of no noD He was confident his friend
Douglas would best consult his wishes by
yielding at once, and cheerfully to the wish
es of the ConventISGq, Cries for Illinois to
speak.
Richardson, from Illinois, without advising
any gentleman what it was their duty to do
their constituents, said he had duty to per-
form for his constituents and candidates. he
represented (cries, don't withdraw him y He
felt he could not contribute success to any
party or carry out any views of Mr. Douglas,
by continuing with him longer in contest
(lmmense applause.) He had received a let
ter from Mr.. Douglas which he desired to
have read and after that would withdraw his
name.
Read telegraphic despatch from Douglas,
stating that from Geographic accounts he felt
confident that the longer continuance of his
name before the convention, would tend to
disturb It's harmony, and he desired to with
draw, simply stating that he believed De-
mocracy would do well to unite their vote on
either Of the candidates now before the con-
vention, Pierce or Buchanan. (Immense APP
plause.
Gov. Seymour rose, and endeavored to ad-
dress the convention, but was for some time
prevented by uproar and confusion; after a
while he was heard.
TIE Democracy of New York had up to
this time been united on one point, in the
proprety of adhering to one or other of the
nominees before the convention They had
adhered to Pierce as long as he had vote
in the convention; they had then cast their
vote for Douglas, that candidate had now
withdrawn himself and the New York Softs
desired to do all in their power to harmonic
and consolidate the vote of the convention.
Qmmense applause.)
The 18th ballot was then taken.
New Hampshire cast her vote for Buchan-
an. Hubbard is. making speech in explana-
ton.
Every delegate who rose had something to
sttJ' huulON, lOI LNcN L OIk oOIJS, SdlQ, AZ
though Softs had come into convention I'M
der every Disadvantage, no desire to do aught
to promote the continuance of any factions
in the great State of New York, they, there
fore, cast eighteen votes for James Buchanan.
Immediately after balloting commenced
Capt. Rynder's gun commenced roaring forth
announcement to outsiders, and the conven-
ton continued i'll state of the widest ex
element as State after State gave plumpers
for the nominee.
w. w. Avery, N. c., said North Carolina
loved Buchanan, and reminded them that
four years ago he had been their first choice.
They then yielded him cheerfully, as they
now yield Pierce and Douglas. South Car
Dina came here with the desire to support
candidates who had proved themselves truest
to the Union and the Constitution. To this
end they had cast their votes, first for Pierce,
then for Douglas. They now gave the en-
tire vote for Buchanan. Sam Medary con-
graduated the convention that Ohio has not
larger fractional votes to cast upon the plat
form of the convention. Ohio was willing
to fight under any nominee, although warm
friends of the Little Giant. Next, none void
yield more cheerfully than himself, and he
could say the same for the entire delegation,
as Ohio had been exact hitherto, mathemat-