Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-02
[From the Cincinnati Gazette.
Indiana Republican State Mass Conven
fion
INplANApoT,s Feh'' %

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. %, 1860.
The Republican State Convention for
the nomination OF State officers, and the
selection of delegates to the Chicago
National Convention, met in this city
this morning at ten o'clock. As early
rs nine, the doors of Motropoliton Hall
were thrown open, and by half past
nine the building, from parquette TO
gallery, was closely packed.
The Convention was called TO order
by Mr.. Evans, of Hamilton county, and
on his motion Mr.. Hackleman took the
chair temporarily, for the purpose of
effecting an organization.
As largo number of delegates were
unable to gain admittance to the Hall
owing to the fact that tho spectators had
filled the house, it was moved that the
Convention adjourn to the State House
Square.
After some debate, tho motion was
withdrawn until the organization was
perfected. Mr.. Hackleman was then
elected permanent chairman by accla-
ton, and Messrs CARRIER and Hacket
were appointed Secretaries.
Mr.. Ray moved that Committee of
one from each Congressional District
DO appointed to mako basis for voting.
The motion prevailed.
II was moved that Committee of
two from each Congressional District be
appointed to draft resolutions for adop-
tion by the Convention. Motion wos
carried.
Mr.. Emery moved that n Committee
Of one from each Congressional District
be appointed to select four delegates
from tho State at large TO the Chicago
Convention. ,I..
On motion Of Mr. Gross, tho piopos.
ton was laid on the table.
The Chairman announced tho Com
mttco 10 mako basis for voting during
the Convention. Tho Committee was
requested to meet Immediately ut the
Agricultural Rooms at tho State House.
A resolution was offered TO appoint n
Committee to nominate n State Central
Committee.
1t was moved that tho resolution be
laid on tho table. The motion was lost
and tho resolution was adopted.
The motion to aJjourn.to tho State
House yard was renewed aud carried.
On rcnsscmbling in the square, the
chairman male brief speech, and then
announced the committees us follows:
COMMITTEES on nAsIs FOR VOTING.
1st District--James NJ. E.abreo.
2nd Disriet-.J. w. Ray.
Bird District-Hockct.
18th District-Woltc.
bth District-Claypool.
9Th District-J W Gordon.
9TH District--R A. Hudson.
9th District. Underwood.
9th District-llarpcr.
10th District--J. l.. Williams.
1ith District-Milt. Robinson.
COMMITTEE on RESOLUTIONS.
1st District--Conrad Baker,
ii. II. Smith.
2nd Districts. G. Slaughter,
Alfred Hays.
Ord Listiict-J. II. Cravens,
NJ. G. Hunter.
4th District-W. Cumback,
NJ Dearborn.
9th District-Wm. Gross,
ID. u. Holloway.
9Th District-W. G. Moureau, Chm,
II. c. Newcomb.
9TH District-John Baird
II. N. Hudson.
Sth District-Dr. Labaree,
DR.. Mcfarland.
9th District--T II. Bringhurst,
A. Cameron.
10th District-P. =. Bully,
Dir. Ellis.
1lth District j. A. Stretch,
Jas. O Bricn
Also tho Committee to nominate n
State Central Committee.
The Chairman announced that the
Committee on resolutions would mme-
diately meet in the Senate Cha nber.
Mr.. Meredith, OF Wayne, moved that
Col Horny s. Lanc be tho nominee OF
the Republicans for the office of Cover
nor. Tho motion was seconded.
Pom. Nelson, Of Vigo, amended the
motion so that o. p. Morton be nomi-
mated Lieut.. Governor.
Tho motion and amendment were
carried by acclamation.
Col. Ii. S. Lano was loudly called on
for speech.
Mr.. Meredith announced that Col.
Lane was now at his room, and would
respond at suitable time after dinner.
Morton was then loudly called on
His speech was also delayed.
1t was moved and seconded that q
committee bo appointed to inform Col
Lane and o. p Morton of their nomi-
nation.
The committee appointed to make q
basis for voting, made their report
Tho report of committee was concur
red in
The various delegation were request
cd TO meet at the places assigned them
after which the Convention Adjourned
for one hour.