Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-03-07


a majority of the votes of the Convention.
we're declared elected
AT this moment the little pocket piece be-
longing to the keystone Club Of Philadelphia
fred salute in front of, the Town Hall, IN
honor of the election of Richard Eaux. Esq.
Mr. Cessna moved that the Convention pro
eeed to the nomination OF candidates for Gov
ernor.-Agreed to.
Mr. Cessna Nominated Mr. Witte, of Phila
delphia.
Mr.. Raab nominated Mr. SandersOn, of
Lancaster.
Mr. Gibson nominated J. L. Dawson, of
Fayette
Mr. Gearhart nominated Jacb Fry, Jr-, of
Montgomery.
Mr., Fogel nominated Jere- Shindel, of
Lehigh.
Mr.. Gillian nominated y Strickland, of
Chester
Mr.. Montgomery nominated Col. ". Hop
kins of Washington
Mr. Rankin nominated H. B. Wright. Of
Luzurne.
Mr.. Keller nominated A s. Wilson, of
Mifflin,
Mr.. Crawford nominated John Creswell. Of
Blair.
Mr.. Calhoun nominated, H D. Foster, of
Westmoreland.
The names of MeSsrs Dawson. Wilson and
! Foster, were Withdrawn before proceeding to
/ a ballot. although four votes were cast for the
| latter gentleman
| FIRST BALLOT.
Witte 10 Wright u
Sanderson IL Creswell 4
| Fry 80 Foster /
| Shiudel Whole number 13S
Strickland 6 Neeessa,y to cho'e 81
/ Hopkins Is
During the ballot. Major Straub. of Schuyl
| kill, explained his reasons for voting He
cast his vote for Witte amidst applause and
hissis
The names of Messrs Creswen and Shin
! dell were wIthdraweD-
There being no choice, the Convention pro
ceeded to a second ballot.
SECOND BALLOT
Witte 90 Wright .
SandeIson II Foster il
Fry 35 -
! Strickland 1 Whole number 1S3
/ Hopkins 10Necessary to a cho'e O.
/ No choice.
Mr.. Wetherill, of Schuylkill, said that
meeting had been gotten up II his county IN
a manner only known to practised politicians
and that meeting instructed the delegates to
vote for Sir. Fry. He expressed his prefer
ence for MT. Witte, and would vote for that
gentleman.
Mr. Henckla, ofSchuylkill, explained his
vote. He would vote for Mr.. Fry. not OF;
of any unkind feelings to the gentleman from
Philadelphia, but because he believed the peo
pie of his county were largely In favor of Fry.
Three Of his delegation had voted for Mr..
Wittc, and the rest for Mr.. Fry. l. was only
l.. r. Il.
Mr.. Johnston of Cambria, said that al
though the name of Gen. Henry D. Foster
had been withdrawen from before the Con-
vention, he felt bound for the success OF the
Democratic party, to ask the privilege of re-
opening the nominations, and place on the
list the name of that gentleman. Immense
sensation
Voices-That cannot be done-iis too late
now.
A Delegate can vote for Mr..
Foster without MS name being in nomination
when their names are called. Noise and
confusion.
Mr. Johnston continuing Is pre-
cedent for my action In New York some
few years ago, that staun ch and infential old
Democrat, Silas Wright, peremptorily declin-
ed being a candidate for Governor of that
State. The Convention would receive no de-
NAL. They nominated him by acclamation n
And what was the result? The most trium-
plant victory achieved in our sister State
(Cheers.) And why not now, at this impor-
tant crisis. when it is so important that the
whole Democratic party in the State should
act as a unit, act as the Empire State did
nominate General Henry ID. Foster, by accla
nation. (TremeEdous shouts, cheers, and
clapping of hands.)
The Convention then proceeded to the.
! THIRD BALLOT.
I Witte 81 Sanderson
Fry 80 Foster =
Wright Hopkins
Before the vote was announced several gel
tlemen sprung to their feet, to change thei
votes for Mr. Foster.
Mr.. DIETRICH, of Luzerne, moved that Gen
Henry D. Foster be nominated by acclama
tion ICries from all parts of the Hall-''Sec
ond the motion The motion was carrie,
, amidst the widest enthusiasm. Tears were
seen rolling down the checks of several dele
gates, who were screaming and yelling will
; delight
MIR. Leech moved that the roll be called
in order to give the delegates an oppertunit.
to record their votes individually. Agrees
to, and the roll beng called. Gen Foster re
ceived the unanimous vote of the entire Con
vention.
i, Messrs- Witte, Dawson. and Fry, were ap
pointed to wait upon Mr.. Foster, and appris