Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1860-05-19
BALTIMORE, Nav 10

The Convention met at 10 o'clock.
On calling the roll, delegates appeared
from Florida and Rhode Island, which
were not represented yesterday.
Mr.. lngersol reported from the Com
mittee on Business the result, Of their de,
alterations, which he SAID was character
ICED by great unanimty aud patriotism -
Inc r~port say. that
Whereas, Experience has demonstrated
that all platforms adopted BY political par
ties have the effect to mislrad, and to
cause political divisions. thus encouraging
geographical aud sectional parties ; there
fore
R,so'rei. That both patriotism and du-
ty require that they should recognize no
policy or principles but these resting on
the broad foundation OF the Constitution
Of the eonntry, the union OF the States,
and the emf 'rcement OF the laws Great
applause and cheers --and that rs repre-.
seutatiyes Of Constitutional and Union
party, and Of the conntry, they pledge
themselves TO maintain, protect ani de
tend these princip pies, thus atrordlng seen
rity at home aud abroad, and secure the
blessings OF liberty for themselves aud
pos,erly.
Adopted BY accIamat)n.
a resolution was adopted giving each
delegate power to cast his vote IN aee-r.
dance with his individual preferences.
Mr. BueIl, of New York, moved to pro-
coed to ballot fu. President and cont.
nue. 10 yaie until some one received IL ma
jorr'y. Carried. A resolution was adopt.
ed !ur the appointment OF teliers. and tho
Chair appointed Messrs. Brooks. Of New
York, HacAett, Of rennesses, Rockwell, Of
Connecticut, and Rockwell, Of Mississippi
Tae delegation of Maryland retired for
consultation.
Mr.. Bsnnett, of Minnesota, asked TO be
excused from voting, as he WAS the only
delegate from that State, and he only a
proxy
First Ballot Houston, 81; Bell GSl ;
Everett, 25 Mclean, %; Graham q ;
Shalkey, 6; Crittendon, %, Gosgin, );
Bolts, % Rves ).
Hon. John Bell was nominated on the
secoad ballot.
On motion of Mr.. Brooks, the nomina-
ton was made unanimous, amidst tremen.
dous cheers.
Mr.. Henry, Of Tennessee, grandson
Of Patrick Henry. in tho name Of Tenues
see thanked the Convention for the honor
conferred upon the State by nomination OF
Joha Bell, who he pronounced patriotic
and above all sectionalism. His life has
been devoted to common good OF all Anne
RIGA. If elected his administration would
l. ,,,l
Mr. Henry spoke at length for the Uni
or, and was followed by Judge Shsrkey,
Of Mississippi.
The Convention took a recess until FIVE
O'Clock, ?. NJ.
A ratification mass meeting will be held
to night in Monument Square.
The Convention met again at F. N.
A motion WAS made to proceed to ballet
for "A candidate for Vice President.
Mr.. Switzcr, Of Missouri, after few
remarks, nominated Edward Everett
Immense applause.
Mr.. Brooks followed, aud in the name of
hi. delegation, seconded that nomination.
Various delegations, through their chair.
men, Endorsed the nomination, each an
aouneement being greeted with immense
cheering, aud every demonstration Of en-.
thuslasm.
Mr.. llillard. in behalf Of Mr.. Everett.
accepted the nomination in an npproprl-
ate address He reioiced that the Con
venlion had to day rejected the doctrine
Of availability, and appealed to the noble
impulses Of man. The work Of to day
would send thrill Of Joy and hope
ihroue hout the land. II. predicted that
the nomination would awake enthusiasm
aud invoke an united effort in behalf Of
our common country.
Neil :. Brown, OF Tennessee, followed
and accepted the nomination Of Mr.. Eve
rett There was no one 10 whom the
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