The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-04-27

After the tOrty-nlnth ballot had been
taken, Gen. PIERCE was nominated by
reclamation, with VIM. r. KING, Of Ala
bama, as Vice President.
The convention of 1856 assembled at
Cincinnati. There were three prominent
candidates before it a: Gen. PIERCE, Judge
Douglas and Mr.. BUCHANAN. The two
third rule was again adopted, and without
objection. There was great deal of feel
ing in the convention, the friends of Mr..
BUCHANAN claiming that he should receive
the nomination, as the only man who could
insure Democratic victory. This was as
true at that time, as is now the admitted
fact that Judge DOUGLAS nomination can
alone make Democratic triumph in No
vember positively certain. The following
noble despatch to Col. RICHARDSON, con-
veyed to that gentleman Judge DOUGLAS
views as to the use of his name as candi.
date. We quote from the official proceed
ings:
WASHINGTON, June 3. 1856.
From the telegraphic reports in the news.
papers, fear that an embittered state of feel
ing is engendered in the convention which may
endanger the harmony and success of our
in mind that have thousand fold more anx.
iety for the success of our principles than for
nv own personal elevation. If the withdrawal
of my name will contribute to the harmony of
the party or the cause, hope you will not
hesitate to take the step, especially as it is my
Thno nki poffh n I'LL
body. and express the wishes, feelings and
principles of the Democracy of the republic
and hence if Mr.. Pierce or Mr.. Buchanan, or
any other statesman who is faithful to the
great purpose involved in the contest, shall re.
ceiue majority of the convention, earnestly
hope that all my friends will unite in insuring
him two thirds and thus, in making his nom-
nation unanimous, let no personal consideration
disturb the harmony of our party, or endanger
CSigned) S. A. DOUGLAS.
On the 5th of June, Col. RICHARDSON
received the following:
WASHINGTON, June s, 1856.
l have just read so much of the platform as
relates to the Nebraska bill and Slavery ques-
ton. The adoption of that noble resolution by
the unanimous vote of all the states accom-.
plishes all the objects have in view in permit.
ting my name to be used before the cOnven-
ton. III agreeable TO my IrlenOs, 1 WOulQ
much prefer exerting all my energies to elect a
tried statesman on that platform to being the
nominee myself. At all events, do not let my
name be used in such a manner as to disturb
the harmony of the party. or endanger the sue
cess of the work so nobly begun.
(Signed) S. A. DOUGLAS.
On the 5th of June, the Convention com.
menced ballotting for candidate. On the
eighth ballot, Mr.. BUCHANAN received $50
votes, being majority of the whole Con-
vention. The Convention adjourned soon
afterwards until the next morning. 1t then
met and proceeded to sixteenth ballot,
when Mr.. BUCHANAN received l68 votes
and Judge DOUGLAS l22. Pending this
ballot, the following proceedings took place:
Mr.. Richardson, of Illinois, without advising
any one what it is his duty to do, had duty to
perform to his constituents and the candidate
he represented. [Cries of don't withdraw him.
He felt that he could not contribute to the sue
cess of the party, nor carry out the views Of
Mr.. Douglas, by continuing him longer in the
contest. Immense applause.]
He had received q letter from Mr.. Douglas,