The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-05-10

|HE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION.
At noon the Convention called 70 order BY JOIN J.
CnrrDcs, whose appearance was greeted with load and
prolonged cheeriag
Prayer WIS offered by the Raw. DR.. JAMES MccABE.
Mr.. CRIIIxsDr moved that Washington Hunt, Of New
York, take the chair, which unanimously approved
Mr. HuSr, on taking the chair, spoke a. foOws:-
6EsIIEnAN-1 rnd myself most uns xpectedly called
upon 70 preside over the preliminary prooeedngs Of this
Oonventon IL b call which do mot feel at hberty 70
refuse, yet regret that other hes rot
mo proud and Iiuasg spectacle presented
here this occasion revives cberahed reooectoas
and kindles feelings and sentiment Of patriotic hope-
carries the mind back 70 those days Of blessed memory
ell % fern perfect union ana essbiih he iousastoas
broad and deep Of political system which should pre-
serve forever American liberty union and naepe.Aence
| yin inspire US this occasion; taAt II win
10 object and TO strengthen the instsatsons
ths, feeling Of and fraternity which coasuutes
one people, and without which union wonl- be imposs.
sion iiom all parts OF our widely extended country
from North and South, from East and west-to de-
heerst and take counsel together for tho good
| OF the whole country We have q mission of
peace, 70 strengthen the chains Of union
spirit Of national affection in the Ian and proclaim
by common ties (Appsuse We are brousnt ,osesasr
BY no partisan inuerces for In times HE these the in
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are too eeupg and too contemplate, TRUST impede the
action Of Tree people in preserving their right and free
dom (Appause) Let us know no party but our country
| and no platform but union. (Appause) IL has long
been apparent aEd Of late become painfully evident
that have party in this country 1t the present
ment, unless be the friends Of union who already
here and capable Of furnishing remedy for dse npers
once proud and nvincIbe democacs, which h welded
the powers for many years. has been rent
70 1 the s sor DS and has
sovereignty aud Territorial government. (Applause)
fesr beyond the power of any surgical medical
skill think there Is sorcery wchcrsft lett by
which the political cauldron be made again produce
that harmony Of cohesion which ranks
party which prOpores mainly % deal with this ssue sub
fct popular sovereignty and management of Terri
tories, ana the question presented 70 US a. great and
pertinent issue Of the day whether slavery shall be
eno cd where the winter temperature is many degrees
| below zero, and in which will venture to say,
slave owner could be induced 10 emgrate and settle;
and While called to discuss the miserable sb
stractou aud the Presidential election upon it,
fuoctioss and duties Of he general soyernmept which
concerns the PEOPLE Of the United States large While
portion Of our people are strHning their to de-
eide particular issues they 10 forget the rights the
honor and the welfare OF the whole country. have said
ours mission OF peace be task rive the
lons spirit OF concord which the constitution made
10 secure Very solemn and important respons Utilities
rest upon this Convention. From the character of those
whom see present, from the character the patriotism
and the intelligence Of the people, an sure that the de-
hberstiops OF This Convention will have important in
Ience In AIDING ano protecting our country from that to
which have re erred hope that the spirit OF foroear-
and moderation which pervaded in the early days
OF the republic will inspire this council 10 day
that will be the rst and foremost desire every heart
10 cultivate sentiments OF affection and mutual good will
that may all feel both North and South that we be-
resolved to discharge all dues which appertan 70
our constitution as citizens OF free and independent
public not fearing the power OF men, but trusting the
overriding providence of God TO our efforts with
HIS blessings. Immense sppAuse)
On motion OF LESLIE COMBS, Committee Permanent
Organization was appointed, and also Credentials.
Nothing done at the morning session but the ap-
pontmen of ommtee permanent organization and
handing to the secretary corrected delegates
after which the Convention adjourned until four O'Clock
P. ~
great deal Of enth usssm was manifested during the
entire morning session. The speech Of Washington Hunt,
which in his usual patriotic style, was received
with applause from all parts Of the house.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention reassembled 1t four p NJ when the
Committee Permanent Organization reported the fol-
loving list Of officers
PySsdena-washington Hunt
Yoe Presiden-One each from nineteen staea includ
ing Marshal p. Wilder Of Massachusetts: Fred. A. Tall
madge, Of New York; Peter j. Clark Of New Jersey; Jo
seph Ingerso, OF Pennsyvania; Alexander H. II Stu
art, Of Virginia. R. W. Thompson, Of Indiana and j. Scott
Harrison, Of Ohio
Also eleven Secretaries.
The announcement OF the names Was received with APP
pause and the nominations were confirmed by accama
ton.
Mr. Hrsr returned thanks in pertinent address. lie
said
To be called upon TO preside over such an assembage
honor for which he returned his profound thanks
He felt that be had received double share OF their kind
nes 70 day. and would discharge the duties 70 the best o.
the necessity Of order and dccorum, and tina, this
yenton would illustrate that gentlemen could yet come
and self respect and the Convention contained
prssentstves from the two sections which had differed
both sections Of the country who would make discor
system but there those from both portions OF the
country and they were here TO day. who wanted 70 bring
back the people 10 the consideration OF q general
question upon which all could unite. He advocated
orbearsnce, moderation and harmony Differences M
doubt existed and they existed at the foundation OF tbs
government but aid not prevent the founders OF
republic from forming Union. There Why
these Differences ehoud es'range the people Of the tso
sections vain and prepoeterous seek 70 divio
tnose whom Coo had joined together We we're one PEG
pie and one country, and the people will yet prove equa
10 the destiny that given them He con studied by ex
pressing the wish that disturbing element would com,
IN The way Of their harmony He trusted they woui
he much embarrassed In The construction OF platform
1ney should not attempt 70 settle the question Of popular
sovereignty or the other issues which excited 20
each state free and independent as 10 It's own internal
afAirs Great applause He hopci the time wouid 1
Ccnsress % huri nvecve and insult against the other
sectons He again invoked moderation and harmony
onAEiiS lIruRoP, Of Pcnnsylyana, moved 10 proceed
10 ballot for a candidate for President.
EDWARD sIurrks, Of Pennsylvania, offered substitute
that each state nominate candidate for President and
the Convention proceed ballot and drop each candidate
having the smallest number Of votes on each bao, an
result s reached
Ne. RANnouu Of New Jersey, moved that the Hon 1
Ie~s oondci Of New Jersey be made an honorary Vice
President Carried by acclAmsuon.
Mr. HaEtis, Of Missouri said he desired opportunity
70 confer with the delegations Of the various States ami
End out who w1 the best man TO put forward N, |
wanted time for Intercourse and therefore though, The
proposition TO proceed 70 ballot premature We should
appoint committee 10 prepare . certaia declaration OF
principles 70 serve bass upon which great and per-
msnent party could be established There were immense
responsibilities resting upon and should &C, with
deIherstion ard cara