Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-11
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The Constitutional Convention.
tC6ntinuation qf Proceeding, from Jftsi pagel


BALTIMORE, May 1O--P. Mon motion of
Mr.. Brooks the nomination of Mr.. Bell was
made unanimous, amid tremendous cheers.
Mr.. Henry, of Tenn, q grandson Of Patrick
Henry, in the name of Tennessee, thanked
the Convention for the honor conferred upon
the State by the nomination of John Bell,
who he pronounced patriotic, and above all
sectionaiism. His life has been devoted to
the common good Of all America. II elected,
his administration would be pure, patriotic
and Constitutional. He spoke at length for
the Union, and was followed by Judge
Sharkey, Of Mississippi.
The Convention took recess till p. M.
A ratification mass meeting will be held
tonight in Monumental Square.
The Convention met again at 5 P. NJ. A
motion was made 10 proceed to ballot for a
candidate for Vice President.
Mr.. Switzler, of Mo-, after few remarks,
nominated Edward Everett. Immense ap-
plause.)
Mr.. Brooks, of New York, followed, and
in the name of his delegation, seconded the
nomination. Various delegations, through
their chairmen, indorsed the nomination
each announcement being greeted with i'm
mense cheering and every demonstration of
enthusiasm.
Mr.. Hillard, in behalf of Mr.. Everett ac-
cepted the nomination in an appropriate ad-
dress. He .rejoiced that the Convention had
to-day rejected the doctrine of availability,
and appealed TO the noble impulses of men.
| The work of to-day would sen6 thrill of
| Joy and hope through the land. He pre-
| dicted that the nominations would awake
enthusiasm and invoke a united effort in
behalf of our common country and our COM
| mon destiny.
Mr.. Neill S. Brown, of Tenn, followed and
accepted the nomination of Mr.. Everett.
There was no one to whom the American
people owed higher debt of gratitude. He
hoped the word "fail," this year, would not
be found in their vocabulary. u..
Mr.. Watson, of Miss, followed in the in
dorsement of every word said, in eulogy OF
Edward Everett.
Mr.. Wheeler, of Vermont, gave the nine
votes of his State for Mr.. Everett.
Nj. Hill, of Georgia, in behalf of his State
indorsed the nomination of Mr.. Everett
Mr.. w. r. Thompson, of Indiana, moved
that the vote for Mr.. Everett be unanimous
and il was carried by acclamation.
Mr.. Little moved that the President COM
municate the nominations to Messrs. Bell and
Everett. u.
On motion, the Chair was authorized to
appoint National Executive Committee Of
one from each State.
Mr.. @. @. Lathram moved the appoint
ment of an Executive Committee to reside al
Washington during the campaign.
The latter resolution was carried.
On motion, the present National Commit
tee was retained. .r.
The usual vote of thanks to the President
and officers was adopted.
On motion the National Committee was
authorized to select the place of meeting o.
the next National Convention.
Mr.. Hunt, in few remarks, rendered his
acknowledgment for the courtesy and kind.
ness with which he had been treated as pre-.
siding officer, and congratulated the Conven
ton on the happy issue of their labors.
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
After the final adjournment an informa
meeting took place in Monument Square
where extensive preparations had been il
progress several days for grand ratification
meeting, which, owing to the unfavorablc
weather and the incomplete state of the ar.
rangements, has been postponed till to-mor.
row night. Notwithstanding the weather
there was quite large gathering, listening to
speeches by Mr.. Varian and other members
| of the Convention.