Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-11
BY TELEGRAPH.
Reported b. the Unien telegraph,
oETIon, wARINe's BLOCK, cORNER OF 5LNK AND
sT. CLAIR sTREETs
YeSterday AfterROOn's RepOrt.
THE "UNION" CONVENTION.
B4LrmOur, Nay 10.


not being able 10 attend, and hoping that wise
and patriotic result would be obtained.
I The Convention also received a telegram
from Washington from W. @. Hayes Houek Of
New York, urging the Constitution and Wash
lngioa's Farewell Address as a sufficient Plat
form.
On calling the roll, delegates appeared from
Florida and Rhode Island, which were not rep-
resented yesterday.
J R. IngersOll re ported from tho Committee
on Business, that the result of their delibeta.
tions, which he said was characterised by great
unanimity and patriotism.
The report says: That, whereas, experience
has demonstrated that all platforms adopted by
politicians have the effect to mislead and 10
cause political divisions by encouraging geo,
graphic and sectional parties; therefore
ResoiUed, That both patriotism and duty re-
quire that we should recognize no policy or
principles but those resting on the broad foun>
dation Of the Constitution Of the country, the
union Of the States and the enforcement Cf the
laws. [Great applause and eheelsl And that
as representatives Of the Constitutional Union
Party and of the country, they pledge them
selves to msintain, protect and defend those
principles, thus affording security at home and
abroad, and securing the blessings of liberty to
themselves and their pOsteTity. Adopted by
acelamation.
They reported another resolution that each
State should determine for itself the mode of
voting, whether by unit or otherwise
This excited considerable discussion, the mi-
norities of delegations eOntendiDg that its adOp-
ton would place them at the mercy of the mt-
joritieS, and thus stfe the expression of their
individual preferences.
Mr.. Warner Of Mass said he came here to
ex0ress the sentiments Of bis constituents. The
resolution reported from the Committee was
one of the bold party tricks to place the minor
tiles under control of the msjorities. If his
State had instructed him to vote for a particu>
lar man he would obey the instructions, but no
such such instructions had been given. He
deslred that the delegates should vote in their
individual capacity.
| Mr. Pearce Of Nd denied that the Commit
tee had any intention of perpetrating party
tricks. 1t was a mere question Of expediency.
He thought there was no intention to smuggle
the voice OF the minority. In his his own del
egatiOn il had been determined that every vote
should be allowed to indicate its preference
Mr. Partridge of Miss, sustained the report
of the Committee. The question was whether
the delegation should determine how the voting
was to be done, or whether the Convention
would do their best to leave it to the delega-
tions.
Mr. Moorehead of N. G., wanted each dis
trict TO have its vote, whether for Mr. Houston
or for Mr.. Somebody else.
A voice-Bell. [Applause
Mr.. MoOrehsad-I should cay Graham. Zap
plause
Mr. MOOreh0ad continued, advocating the
voting by districts and opposing any attempt to
silence the voice of minOrities
oe -A,It a,
by districts and offered an amendment that each
delegate is entitled to one vote.
Mr. johnson offered an amendment that each
district be entitled to vote
Mr.. Conegys of Del, said his State had 81
Congressional districts, and the adoption of
this resolution would deprive that State Of two
votes.
Mr.. Hill of Ga, advocated the resolution of
the Committee
Mr.. Brooks of New York, denied that he had
any intention to stifs the voi,e of the minori-
ties. He offered the previous question, the
resolution of the Committee, that each State at
large and each district be entitled to one vote
Mr., Watson offered provlso that no dele,
gate be deprived of his individual vote without
his consent.
Mr.. Brooks accepted the amendment and
wIthLrew his proviso.
Mr. Rockwell of Conn, opposed allowing
States not fully represented to cast the entire
vote of the State. They should only vote for
the districts that were represented.
Mr.. Murphy of New York, offered substi-
tute, that each State be entitled to as many
votes as she has Senators and Representatives
in Congress, and that each delegate be entitled
to one vote.
Mr. Goggin, of Va, offered resolution that
the Chairman of esch delegation cast the vote
of the State.
Mr.. Goggin, Of Va, offered a resolution that
the Chairman Of each delegation cast the vote
of the State in accordance with the instructions
given to tue delegates from the diffe-e dis
tricts of the State, where the State was not
fully represented. A majority of the deega>
ton to determine how the vote when represent
ed by districts shall be cast, and where two
delegates representing one district are divided,
each be entitled to half vote.
After a short discussion, Mr. Goggin's
amendment was adopted, and the resolution
as amended passed.
VIM. Smith, of No, moved to pro,eed to
vote for President, and that the lowest candi-
date be dropped after every third ballot. Laid
on the table.
Mr.. Cuell, of N. Y, moved to proceed to
ballot for President and continue to vote until
A resolution was adopted for the appoint
ment of tellers, snd the Chair appointed Messrs
Brooks of N. Y, Hackett of Tenn, Watson
of Mass, and ROokevill of Conn.
The delegation of Maryland returned for
consultation.
Mr.. Barnett, Of Mimi, asked to be excused
from voting as the only delegate from that
State, and he only proxy.
First ballot-Houston 81 Bell ST. Everett
25, Mclean %, Graham %, Starkey 6, Crit
tenden 2s, GOggin 3, Bots 81, Rives 5.
| Second ballOt-Bell nominatad
On motion Of Mr.. Brooks, the nomination of
Mr.. Bell was made u animous amilst tremen-
dous cheers.
Mr.. Henry, of Tenn, a grandson of Patrick
Henry, tn the name Of Tennessee thanked the
Convention for the honor conferred upon the
State by the nomination Of Jno. Bell, who he
pronounced PATRIOTS and above all ssctiOnalism.
His life has been devoted to the common good
of all America. II elected, his administration
| would be pure, patriotic and constitutional
ar. Henry spoke at length for the Union.
and was followed by Judge ShsTkly, of Miss.
The Convention took recess till P. NJ.
A ratification mass meeting will be held to-
night in Monument Square.
The Convention met again at o'clock.
| A motion was made to proceed to ballot for
a candidate for Vice President
Mr.. SWiIzeler, Of No, after few remarks,
nominated Edward Everett. Immense sp.
Plause.l
Mr. Brooks, of n. Y, followed, ard in the
nsme of his delegation seconded the nOmina-
ton.
Various delegations, through their chairmen,
endorsed the nomination, each announcement
being greeted with immense cheering and
every denomination Of enthusias n.
Mr.. KillAn, in behalf # Mr. Everett, &C.
csptsd the nomination in an appropriate ad,
| dress.
He reiOiced that the Convention hsd to-day
rejected the doctrine Of availability, and ap-
pealed 10 the nobler impulses Of men. The
work of 70 day would send thrill Of Joy and