The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-10

The second part throwing vote for the candidate
who q chance of election. was agreed TO- Yeas 10,
The third portion being Mr. Bracford's resolution re-
curing pledge, was agreed 70 rfud poce
The resolution As finally adopted reads as follows
Resolved, That the democratic electoral ticket be head
ed with the Of Douglas Breckenridge elecor
large and in the event the Of the said ticket
II the greater number shall have been east for Mr. Douglas
then the vote Of the Electoral College q State shall be
for Douglas and Johnson fof then
for Breckenridge and Lane II the vote Of Pennsylvana
elect the candidate for whom majority of the
votes are cast and elect any running for Pres
dent claiming to be democrat then the OF the Eec
toral college shall be cast for the candidate II Il will
elect either OF the democrats for cast any OF
the democrats who voted for the States then the
vote snail be cast for the candidate who has q majority
OF the votes Of the State and the chairman of this
mittee be requested to obtain from the electors their
several and distinct pledges Of acquiescence in the fore
going resolution and report the result OF his action
future meeting OF the Convention.
The Convention then adjourned die, with cheers
the ticket.
The Maryland Democratic state Conven.
tion.
BALTIMORE, August Q, 1860.
The Democratic state Convention to ill any in
the electoral ticket by the secession 10 Douglas
Of the electors appointed by the Convention which sent de
esates TO Charleston met at the Maryland Institute Hall
to-day The attendance was full. Hon Jno. R. Franklin,
formerly distinguished whig Of worcoter county was
elected President committee business appoint
cd, which will report at four p. n.
Prior to the recess, Mr.. johnson, Of the Central
Executive Committee, stated that, in pursuance Of
Q resolution adopted by the Committee on the 9Th
OF July, he had addressed letters to the various
electors appointed by the State Convention Of March
&c. ~ 70 their preferences, and all except the cleo
tors OF the Third and Fourth districts Dr. Taylor
Hon. Henry May, had declared for Breckenridge the
majority PLATFORM The two latter had not responded
These gentlemen represent Baltimore city and county
is believed that the Douglas vote in Maryland will
not exceed that cast for Lincoln. Many of the old Aner
party will vote for Lincoln which gives Breckinr.dge
good chance Of carrying the State.
The Convention assembled four p NJ, but the Com
mittee Business being ready report speeches
were INDUCED in by several delegates.
When called to order, letter read from Hon. r. NJ
McLane dated New York. In wh III he took strong ground
in favor Of the bred Scott decision against squater
sovereignty, and urged the democrats of Maryland to
support Breckinridse and present united front He
pressed great fear Of the election Of L1coln-wheu lie
tmated, grave questions might arise.
The Committee Business then reported
resolutions endorsing the majority platform as
adopted by the Convention winch nominated
Breckenridge; approving the action OF the seceders
from the Baltimore Convcntion endorsing the uomna
tons Of Breckenridge and Lane providing for the Sc
lection OF two electors in place Of Mr. Taylor Third
and Mr. May, the Fourth districts who favor Douglas
BRADLEY 7. JOHNSON, Of Frederick Of the seeding
Maryland delegates, explained his action and in the
of his remarks revealed the that the Douglas
from the North determined both Charleston
and Baltimore, to have Douglas or nobody and he was
threatened at Baltimore II the South did YIELD that
Douglas would be nominated by mass convention in
Draw nj harta
Douglas urged him to participate arrangcmer:
for breaking up the Convention that Douglas could DO
run pgaDs Lincoln at the North and Southern democrat
against Bell ut the South He denounced the Douglas
movement in Maryland only intended to aid Bell and
said Douglas helping Bell with the view Of being
candidate in 1864 aud obtaining the support OF the South
ern opposition.
An additional resolution expressing devotion TO the
Union and 10 the constitution, the best mode to pre-
serve the Union, was adopted.
Mr. MADDOX, OF 81. Marys, offered amendment that
in view the diversity Of sentiment the democratic
party the electoral tickets be headed with the Of
Douglas and Johnson and Breckenridge and Lane having
the electors that pro accord
ing TO the preferences thus ind cated
THIS raised storm OF opposition and was ruled ont Of
order.
The original resolutions we're then adopted
Mr. MADDOX now renewed his proposition. he ex.
planned that be did Out Of courtesy 70 Of bis col
league, who was an original Douglas man.
Dr. EDErn the delegate referred 10, and said he
had never q Douglas since the Charleston Con-
vention, and he would vote for Breckenridge cloud
applause)
Mr. MADpox then withdrew his resolution, saying II he
was the only In the State hs would vote against
Douglas under al circumstances.
Hon. Joshua vansant and r Parkin Scott elected
10 an vacancies In the electoral ticket and sfter some
important the Convention adjourned sine die
The srongestifccling prevailed against Douglas and
members from interior counties say he has no strength
whatever outside Of Baltimore city.
Tho new Brcskinridge Democratic Hall Is being ell
Gated to night amid much enthusiasm.
Georgia Democratic state Convention.
NnIlpGxyrLLx, August 8, 1880.
Al the Brccknrdge State Convention today, Charles J.
Acponai and Henry Jackson appointed electors
at large The convention large and harmonious Mr.
roombs made q speech. Mr.. Cobb not present.
Michigan Congregational Nomination.
AVN ApaoR Mich August 2. 1850.