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

worthy and &c for that distinguished POSITION haYeer
lecied who born upon the banks Of the Hudson but
who has his houoed home upon the banks Of the Mis-
ssppi one emneny distinguished for the purity his
private and public life and distinguished too soldier
a statesman, aud patriot:
"a kind true heart a spirit high
That cannot fear that viii not bow,
Is written in his manly eye
And ON his manly brow
It was my pleasure as IL was my pride with regiments Of
gallant lllinoisaus, who turned their back upon
friend foe 10 distant field OF duty under the
command Of that veteran and gallant chief and among
those truehearted of Illinois bis nomination win be
hailed with enthusiasm and delight He II was who at
the head Of sodey superior TO any the world saw
and be worthy be their leader first unrlsd the striped
and starry ensign OF the republic upon the loest mnaet
that towers above the ancient halls of the Montezumas
His fame his character and his noble deeds ndeliby
inscribed upon the brightest pages OF his counys historic
glory and renown h
His name, which now place in nomination is that Of
General John A. Qqitman, Of Mississippi Immense and
prolonged applause
Cent L. Lewis of louisiana was instructed by his
delegation 10 present the of John O. Breckenridge Of
Kentucky, for the vice presidency Applause.
blr Breckenridge amid great applause. II was
some time before the cheering ceased and he could be
heard He said:
Mr. President how adequately express my graft
tude the noble State OF Louisiana for this tering man
Hesitation Of their good wil But sir have always held
that promotion should follow seniority.
Besides | already candidate for the votes Of the
people, having been designated by the democracy the
eector in my district and expect 10 enter upon
active campaign--to traverse the valleys and cmbthe
mountains OF my native State in behalf OF the distinguish
ed and noble candidate have already selected for the
presidency, and in advocacy OF the glorious Saterghts
platform which have adopted with such signal una
ninty. There is still another reason why my name
should not be pressed for this high post The delegation
OF my own State, with which | cordially concur, have
already presented the Of of her sons-a tried
and able champion of democracytor this very office.
can never consent that my should be placed in on
position to- my merits in competition WITH his. beg
therefore, with grateful Acknowledgements for the high
compliment offered me by the delegation from Louisiana
N. nj nqp
Mr.. Chapman, of Alabama Mr.. President in behalf of
the Alabama delegation am proud to present for the
consideration OF the convention the of of her
tried and talented staesmenone who has already in the
high Office he so worhily fills eyinced his fidelity to the
faith OF the democracy-l name Benjamin Fitzpatrick.
With such associated with that of Pennsyl
great and wise statesman, Alabama in the next contest
will roll up majority of fifteen thousand In to
the objection that the last Vice President taken from
Alabama would remind the convention of the melan-
choy event by which the nation deprived of the
vices Of that distinguished statesman long the intimate
and confidential friend Of James Buchanan.
delegate from Tennessee nominated A. " Brown and
spoke of his fidelity the democracy for thirty years his
intimacy and cardinal cooperation with jackson and
Polk and declared that with his name, the democratic
party would in the next election achieve of the most
brilliant iriumphs in the history Of political victories
Mr.. Wilson, of South Carolina Mr. President in behalf
of the delegation Of South Carolina beg 70 present TO the
convention the Of Of the distinguished of the
Old Dominion whom genius, eloquence and sound democ
racy commend him to the people the for the high
position for which about to nominate the
didate. Sir allude TO James A. Seldom. IGrca APP
plause
James A. Seldom Of Virginia Mr. President, appre-
ciae profoundly the honor conferred by the nomination
just made and especially graded by the whence
it has proceeded To receive the approving paudit of the
gallant Percy of the South, is ineslimaby grateful to my
feelings and till my hearts last hrob be borne in in
deble remembrance must however decline the nom-
nation rendered and beg the honorable gentleman to with
draw my from the candidacy. The Virginia dele
CATION with entire assent have concurred in the sen
that considering the circumstances under which she
has acted and the position she has occupied in relation to
the nomination for The presidency would be more con-
sstent with her dignity and honor that no son of hers
should be placed in nomination for the Vice President In
addition may add, my private Judgment that it would
be udicous and disinterested that nomination for
the vice presidency should be made from among the dele
gates TO the nominating body. In Difference, therefore,
both the ascerained sentiment of my codeegaes and
my personal conviction, beg with all respect to the gall
liant State proposing me- that name be withdrawn and
am happy to be able TO illustrate my case the prn
cple of dsnerestedness commended by my State and my
own Judgment
Mr. Avery, OF North Carolina am instructed by the
delegation Of North Carolina call the attention OF the
convention the merits and qualifications of Of her
distinguished sons whose ability aud high administrative
talents have been so conspcuousy displayed in that de-
partment of the executive which is most init
rnaey connected with the interest and feelings of the peo
pie North Carolina modest State; she rlrely OBJ
tuded her pretensons on her brothers Of other States
but the great attanments eminent services and wide
popularity Of her son, induced her delegation pre-
his for the second Office Ia the gift OF the de-
mocracy. North Carolina presented the of James
Dobbin.
Mr. Underwood, of Georgia Mr.. President, since the
government established Georgia has had but three
cabinet executive Office, in the government Her
cent brilliant triumphs for the democracy give claims
TO be considered in the choice Of the candidate for at
least the second Office in the government will there
FORE the OF OF her who in two OF
the political battles fought In the State bore
with his stalwart and daunless heart the flag Of de-
mocracy to glorious victory that who had met one OF
tue crcest and dangerous factions that raised
its grim front In the land and sent 1t bowling back to its
den
propose the name Of Herschell " Johnson Loud
applause
Mr. Moore Of Maine, presented the and gave the
eight Of his State for Thomas j. Rusk, Of Texas
delegate from Texas said that while the delegation
from Texas felt highly honored in having her iayore son
named for the vice presidency they felt II their duty to
that distinguished citizen beg that his name be with
drawn. General Rask had recently received the nnsn-
Of the legislature OF his State for the United
States Senate and be felt it 10 be bis duty to remain at
his post and fulfil the wishes and guard the honor and
interests Of his State in that important sphere.
MIR G.. Salisbury OF Delaware, nominated James A.
Bayard Of his State, for The vice presidency.
Mr. W. Salisbury nominated that distinguished demo-
crat Of Missouri Tfustcn Polk.
Mr. Phelps Missouri highly appreciates this compliment
distinguished citizen, coming IL does from his
tive State; hut that gentleman had already been placed
10 nomination by the democracy Of Missouri for the gov
ernorship Of the State lie already in the Geld and
the democracy Of Missouri could not spare him for any
other post lie begged therefore, that bis name might be
Withdrawn.
President Ward. The convention win proceed to
ballot for a candidate for the vice presidency.
rrnsr BALLOT ron VICE PRESIDENT.
MISUNDERSTANDING, g.
New Hampshire Breckrrdge, 5.
Vermont-Breckinridge ..
Massachusetts--Cn itman ]; FITZPATRICK III Brown, Vi
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