The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-02-22


City ltlil In DetI,H on Thursday bust
The COMMITTEES permanent onicels reported the fol
lowing st Of oniccw for the coasenlion
President fIeny Pennoyer, OF Ottawa
vice Presidents Nathaniel a. raIch, Of Kalamazoo
Geo. r. Wends Of Mackihae Charles l. Walker, Of
Wayne Geo W Peck, ol Ingham.
Secretaries rhos, A. Cook Of Wayne Jonathan 4
Thompson OF Kent lsliah IL Mctullum, Of illlslate
Moses N. Ham, Of Wayne.
Messenger Louis E Munger, OF Wayne
On motion Of Mr. M Shoemaker, the report was ac-
ceptel and adopted.
Afier the dist ballot, which resulted as follows
Whole number Of votes cast ------ll9
For Aipheus Felch ------------ q
For Daniel Goodwin ----- ----------- ~
For ID. Darwin Hughes ---------- -------- IL
For Warner Wing $500 -------------
Ca motion 81 MIR. " II Thompson, Alpheus Fetch was
declared the unanimous nominee Of the convention for
the oloe 81 chief Justice Of the Supreme court amid pro
Ionged applause and cheers.
Mr. Pennoyer said he mast be allowed 10 congratulate
the convention on the nomination made He paid very
atteting compliment to the distinguished ability of Mr.
FelcL and his peculiar fitness ion the Office TO which he
nominated lie assured democrats Of the necessity
of determined and perseyering Efforts The democratic
party he said, have to contend with an interruptions
enemy Every effort viii he put forth by the opposition
to elect their candidate The contest for the election
of high judicial officer, and IL Is perhaps unbecoming
TO mingie with that Contest the subject Of politics, but
must elect our nominee and as forcgcne conclusion,
he believed lie would be elected lie would again con
made lAppausc,l
Mir william NJ Fenton, Of the committee on resolu-
toms made cport The committee had entertained
some doA az the popricty Of bringing forward politi-
cal platform at this convention, but, considering that
alocr year Moulh pass before the party would again rs
sInhe in State convention, and that important issues
presented e the people Of this country that
have not entered into former elections thecommittee had
unanimously concluded to present the following
Reslled That we have au abiding faith in the we'll
known and principles of the demo-
cratic party Of the Union; that the present prosperous
condition OF the country and liz friendly and peaoeabe
relations with the civilized world are in eminent de
gree owing to the application III national affairs Of
those democratic principles which brought our govern
nent Into being has sustained il in every trying
gency and established it on ts present permanent basis
as one among the principal powers of the earth.
Readpsd That We Have the highest confidence in the
ability. ntegrty, and patriotisn of the present Chief
Executive of our nation and that his efforts in promo
ug the peace and prosperity Il the country in obtain
ing from Great Hsitan the acknowledgment OF the claim
which she has heretofore maintained Of searching Amcri-
can y.sels upon the high seasin protecting the rights
Of American citizens upon foreign soil, and In executing
the laws against the African slave trade merit the
ton aud approval OF a NATIONAL aud patriotic men
Rssooea That deem the possession by this govern
me of the island Of Cuba desirable for the proper de-
fence and protection OF great aud rapidly increasing
commercial interests that is acquisition would not only
greatly benefit the agricultural mechanical and COM
ncica interests Of the whole country but would put an
end 10 the importation 81 aayes from Aitiea who nov
interest shereore impose upon the general government
the luty OF obtaining possession of Cuba Whenever il can
be done consistently with national honor and Justice
Reorea That the crndc extlayagant odous, and OPP
pretsiva legislation of the representatives Of the repub
can partg Sf this State during the period OF their maior
ty and especially during the recent session Of the legsla
ture should meet yiii, the unqualified condemnation Of
the people OF this State, without regard to party.
Reossd, That No cordially appEAee ie action Of onl
democratic senators and representatives during ta
cent session Of the legislature Of this State in resisting the
passage Of the many UNJUST upwise and unconstitutional
Jaws which have been forced upon the pcopb by the
publican majority and their strenuous efforts IL
deayorng TO caise Investigations to be made In the sew
e,a departments OF the State government and in the
reckless extravaganza of the late State administration in
the expenditures OF tho several appropriations made while
ii continued in power.
Resoleed That we fully approve Che stl2n of the dem
ocratic State central committee in its Wise and judcious
eifors the of the democratic party and that
earnestly recommend to our constituents TO carry out
the suggestions Of the committee in fully and efficiently
organizing and keeping bright the watch fires OF the
democratic party of this state.
Lssolrxd That we present the Hon Aipia,ga Feich
candidate for the aaice Of chief justice Of the supfeue
court az who, Independent of political consderu-
tions is most einentiy qnahed 70 discharge the duties
of that import ant Office that he s Ia CIR opinion, from
his long experience 81, the BENCH his acknowledged SUI
gerior ability, and kns9a legal atainmets, together
with his Statewide reputation in every respect 'the
right man FIR he rga plac, and wc earnestly recommend
bis support ~ the whole people OF this Stats.
on motion Of Mr.. II. III. Thomson, the report OF tis
con,nee was pied and the resolutions adopted, with
Ceafe,,ing cheers aud applause
Loud calls made for Mr.. George w. Peck, who
finally came forward and addressed the convention. 1t
was not his purpose he said ~ etn the convention at
any great length but lac desired to express his perfect
satisfaction ,,h the nomination OF the fioa. Alpheus
Felch and Ills concurrence in the resolutions inst adopt
I'D ii there was asy one thing which he wished his
chiidren remember aud revere him, it for his de-
voon ,chois c5Gng III bad felt mortified when he
heard it iutated that platform Sas 10 be erected at
this convention What democratic State convention
not declare It's principles aud its position Rcver lie
was glad that the comittan bad decided to present these
resolutions The democratic party pasd never shun to
urlari its banner TO the breeze That bapps, good
enough 30 fight under and that platform good enough ~
stand on. la the contest upon which nov en-.
iering we fight Dot for political ends but, from the PEE
cuar position Of te cnntendns parties, it must be a
political fight The composition Of the gentleman this
convention has placed IN nomination is the representative
of party that has attempted TO tter away the rights of
white nen What sympathy can they have for the
gaaeks whom they sigh piteousiyf The speaker
then gave the rcoe, enacted registry law most severe
aud raking criticism. VIZ resent, he s,id, and every
,aaa int resent the restrictions this law places upon
their rights law 10 preserve the purity 81 the elective
franchise pretty party 10 enact such law. fte
could demonstrate thai ten black republican, votes have
been Illegally cast TO one democratic ibis registry law
is an infamous Applause
lie concurred most heartily In the endorsement OF tho
democratic members of the legislature They did them
selves honor lie had seen them manfuy battling for
the people rights He bad witnessed their determined
stand and Their bold aaa leliaut efforts He would say
for his friend from Berrien on Nuzzy) and for one and
all they did themselves distinguished honor. Jap
g,nsc Thoupl, a feeble ~ eight Ia the