The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-16

AT the conclusion Of this ballot, - O'clock the con
venton occupied brief period in conering together
The convention then proceeded 10 tie 18th ballot
when Mesns, Muoy Price, and Mctirsn changed from
Mr. MaerMer TO Mr. Bcrsct, giving ths former Is and
! theil batter ~ votes. "a ~ q
The lsth ballot resulted precisely the preceding
Mr. BoRaows. / move that the convention adjourn !
until this night week. a
The motion not agreed to
The Tth aud 18th ballots were then taken resulting
each follows - :
For Magruder, is Bayly, 5; Brown. Il Berrot, TO-
No election
!, The 18th ballot resulted follows
F~ NJ. xcprude, vote as Ism is
fSr M Berra Messrs yea,er, stough,on Snai.
. Mcran n MeSerhany Richard Brooks Clarke Peter Hep
burn, james T. johnson, cassei, H. Clarke James N
r., p Gallant, sibley Or Borrows r.
Mtemus, v. conner--s
During the call Of the roll on the 18th ballot,
Mr. DIVINE said think 1t would he well if gentle
who are coming in to electioneer would take back
seats. sa
Tho Pnxslpr Gentlemen will please not to press up
the delegates. a =,
No gentleman having received majority OF all the
votes cast, there election and the convention.
proceeded to the twentieth ballot The foliowingis the
vote in detail
Let BpHa
fsr Mr. Mogrnder W. W Davis A. Carroll s,oyer,
Fr NJ. Bs,ca Messss Gallant W ablvy Dr. Burrows, Dr.
f5r NJ Bara Messrs n ycder sioash.on Ennis a T.
1a s, a ss nss a"'S a M"y ca ri rs r
mn, Jas = Johnson T. casse IT, A. Clarke, G p wannal jas
y, Divine X irooks-2o
Mr. Brpnrr. having received a majority Of the votes
cast declared duly nominated. The result
ccved with demonstrations of applause and loud cheer
ing. t
Mr. CLARK. i move that the nomination be declared
unanimous. "a
The motion was unanimously agreed to- and three
hearty cheers were given for Mr. Borret.
Mr.. MurLoY. move that committee Of seven
for each delegation appointed to wait upon Colonel
Berret, and inform him OF his nomination
Mr. MoruS. And that he attend this meeting. 49,
Mr. ENNIS. If the intention is that this committee is
to wait upon Colonel Berrct and request him to attend
this meeting would state that Colonel Berct has been
suddenly called from the city Ii there be motion to
wait upon him at another day the committee could per-
form their duty. a
Mr.. Mu1oY will amend the motion in accordance
with what the gentleman has said
The question was then TAKEN and the motion was
| agreed to.
Mr. DIVINE / move that committee of three from
each ward be appointed to make arrangements for hold
ing grand meeting to push on the cause Of dc
mocracy. NJ
The motion was agreed to unanimously.
The PRESIDENT then announced the committee TO whit
Mr. Bcrret and inform him of his nomination to be
composed of the following gentlemen John J. Muloy
w. w. Davis N. yedder Edward Simms, Peter Gallant,
j. d. Brandt, +. NJ Clark.
Mr.. Ennis. move that the convention adjourn
Mr.. BRANDT. hope the motion will be withdrawn
have q series of resolutions to offer.
Mr.. ENNIS. / withdraw the motion
The resolutions then read as follows
l. Rce That presenting q.
mayor the city Washington deem proper protest
consideration Of ru, aud justice against the impression
which to .oo extent prevails in this community q well as IN Con
outrage unfortunately prevailing here THEY properly at
i've training youth land consequence
disregard obgaaons The almost universal axy q
punishment capital c,ncs the inadequate punishment inflicted for
minor offences the bad example OF men in high places these and
everywhere aud inflicted upon evils nnumerabe no ncrable
ton into our midst nothing organization which
Ink ire o rn az enhp and love- ccipia,e UPON Us the
bitter waters Of rarna strife and aod and shakon te very foun
Rescrd incident partisan police justly
e @ ry w y e @ %nspa
mcnt with the mo-" ruthless prescription striking down all who had
by the notcons partisan character Of the entire police ce
Of CITY urs . by ~ %
character Whatever be The lnga Of Tho present police force
tsans They ema the Just Of that unbound
by 'g'onal oat and perfectly free 10 do Justice to al"
Resoicd know nothing being
society many who the main composed
forward with bad grace acamns party rule in municipal
T. That's it, and apphuse Those who r's, them Judging from
rather than independent only full
political rights, but tho life and liberty which they enjoy
tation We therefore cali upon all who opposed prn
in Baltimore Louisville Cincinnati Orleans, other
cities tnd firm and une With us IN crushing out nay and
forever the last remnants OF this miserable faction
peaceful city
municipal by horics Of nothing ruff
from baltimore without parallel in the history Of civilized
communities Good Our wemcst thanks are due and are here
President Of tho United States tnd to the Hon
readiness and promptude with which
they responded o the city and by thonterpo
military repealed the inyadng ioc and rescued The
tai Of thc republic from tho carnage which otherwise awaited IT,
Those who absent in their far distant quiet homes can have no
proper the condition Of things which, TINT
existed here rendering no, only iublc but obligatory
proper vncatc the Of the law
| all hazards and to the last extremity. (Applarscl
| Mr. CLARK. ask to have the first resolution read
| again AZ n
| The first resolution was again read
Mr. BoRRows really do hope these resolutions will not
pass can claim be of the first opposers of know
notbnsism voted against dear to me, now in the
grave merely because he member of the know
| nothing organization But, SIR of those who
fought the last battle have declared themselves against
party nominations Our object is to select those in favor
of law and order for all purposes believe that the
know-nothing party organization y dead, but believe
that these resolutions will revive it. believe that they
will not unite with any of those who are not in our
ranks and will not preserve our party from dcsctons
IL is enough to present candidate unobeconable in
morals department. and general character. lam will
/ ling to lot by-gones be bygoncs. and lay down my
arms but not to revive know nothngism by the spirit
of these resolutions know the gentleman nominated,
and feel the highest respect for him. and though did
not vote for him. for him. But am for peace. Let
us present candidate have presented him. and let
the opposition bring forward their candidate without
| yiving "od sores " sa Va
/ Mr. CLARK. would inquire If this is not an anti
| know nothing conventonl do not believe that the
know nothing party dead The snake scotched but
not killed "a voice. that's 80 u l. for one, believe
TINT these resolutions speak the truth and am in favor