The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-06-27
Another 4" National Democratic Covention.'

Another E. National Democratic COvention."
Caleb Cushing, Chairman - Igsnty States rep.
resented-Great andpinity and good feeling
-Breekiaridgs nominated Presi9ent-Lans
nominated Wee Presiient-1kc Chdr!eston
Majority Platform adopted.
Baltimore, June IS.
The secedets' convention met at noon to-day
in the Maryland Institute, which was crow
ded TO lis utmost capacity.
The convection was called to order by Mr. Ew.
ing, of Tenn.
Mr.. Russell, Of Virginia, was chosen tempo
rary chairman, and made all able speech charac-
terizing this convention as the regular conyen-
tion The first business in order, he said would
be to re-organize the principles, ussges and
spirit of the States rights Democracy of old
Virginia
Mr.. Johnson, Of Nd, and Mr. Cratsby, of Ore
gon, were elected secretaries
committee Oh permanent organization was
then appointed, when the convention adjourned
till o'clock.
This evening the following States are repre-.
sented in the convention, in whole or in part
Virginia, North Carolina, Missouri, California,
Oregon, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee,
Kentucky, and Arkansas.
EVENING SESSION.
The seceders' convention re-assembled at 5
2. n. The Hall was densely crowded in every
part. There were fully 5000 persons present
and the greatest enthusiasm was manifested.
On motion of Mr.. Davis, OF Miss, the ladies
were invited TO occupy the vacant seats on the
floor.
The Chair then requested the several delega.
tons TO hand up the list OF members. The roll
was called, and the following States responded
Vermont l delegate; Massachusetts IL; New
York responded; Delaware and Maryland re-
sponded; Virginia ~ delegates North Carolina
g 10; Georgia IS; Florida responded that all
the delegates from the State are not here, but
all will be soon; Alabama 90; Louisiana, all the
delegates; Texas ditto; Mississippi IA; Arkan.
sas reported: Missouri ?; Tennessee 10 Ken
lucky 10; Iowa was responded to by Mr.. Heath
of that State; Maine responded; California re-
| sponded with her whole electoral vote; Oregon,
all the delegates
Mr.. Walker, from the committee on perman-
emf organization, reported the Hon. Caleb Cush.
ing for President OF the convention.
Mr.. Levering moved the appointment of
committee on credentials to whom the creden.
tia!s of delegates should be submitted, but he
accepted the amendment of Mr.. Johnson, of
Nd, that the credentials be referred to those
members OF the said committee who seeded
from the regular convention
Mr.. Stey OF Pa, moved that a committee be
appointed to inform Mr.. Cushing of his election
as President, and request him to resume his
seat
The motion was greeted with much applause
The committee presently appeared, conduct.
ing MIR. Gushing through the densely packed
hall. His appearance was greeted with much
cheering. The whole rising in a mass to their
feet. and giving cheers after cheers.
When qcietness had become somewhat re-
stored, Mr.. Russell kindly greeted Mr.. Gushing,
and handed him TO the platform, when the cheer
ing was renewed
As soon as silence was again restored, Mr..
Russell said, turning to Mr. Cushing-Gertle.
men of the convention. Your chosen President
needs no introduction from me, for you have
already acknowledged him as one who is now,
as he has been heretofore, tie President of the
National Democratic convention. Tremendous
cheering
Mr.. Cushing, On taking the chair, sad-Gen.
temen: We are re-assembled here as delegates
to the national convention duly accredited from
more than twenty States, for the purpose of
continuing and re-estab.ishing the principles of
the party, OF UNFOLDING the constitution and un-
ION and the co-equal rights Of the several States
loud cheering
ton would now proceed TO business.
The committee on credentials reported that
no person from South Carolina was present, or
authorized TO say whether they were prepared
TO act with leave or not. They reported lis
delegates were present, including from n Y,
Bartlett and Sche.l, one from Vermont and two
from Missouri.
The report Of the committee on credentials
was then adopted.
Mr.. Hunter, o: La, offered a resolution which
was adopted, inviting the delegates from South
Carolina and Florida accredited to the Richmond
convention, TO unite with their brethren of the
National Democratic Convention assembled at
the Mary land Institute, held upon the came plat
form aud principles with themselves, provided
they feel authorized to do SO.
Mr.. IT, ii. Heath, of Iowa, presented paper
signed by himtelf aud another, stating no cleo.
ton OF delegates had been made by the National
State Rights Democrats of Iowa, but knowing
the sentiments and wishes Of the Democracy OF
that State, they came here TO consult in the de.
h5eratons OF this convention.
Objection was made to the reception of the |
paper, and it was subsequently referred to the !
committee on Credentials.
Mr.. SewelI moved the Iowa delegates be nvi. |
ted 10 retain their seats till the committee on
Credentials reported whether they were entitled !
TO them. Adopted.
Mr.. j. Z. Atkinson, Of Tenn, moved the 4
Chairman OF each delegation on the floor, at
once report 10 the chairman Of the committee
on credentials, the names of the delegates enti-
tied TO vote, so that the convention can at once
proceed TO MAKE nominations He thanked God l
that he was at length Oh a floor where be could
speak without being hissed al.
Mr.. Russell proposed the appointment Of g
TO report the names o; candidates for
President and Vice President to the convention,
but Subsequently withdrew IT,
Mr.. Butler OF Mass, as member Of the com.
nittee on resolutions in the Charleston conven.
lion, now on this floor, resigned bis place On the
and nominated hon. Ben. f. Halle.t,
IF Iass., TO eli vacancy. Agreed to.
Ga motion Of Mr.. Fisher, Of Virginia, the
chair Was directed to appoint committee Of {
i've, TO prepare an address TO the Democracy Of
he Union, upon the principles which governed
his body in making nomination for the Presi-
|ency and Vice Presidency, and in viudication
# the principles Of the party.
Mr.. Howard, Of Tennessee, moved tha. Hon c
,aleb Cushing, president Of the convention be I
hslrusn OF said committee.
TIE motion was unanimously adopted with
reat applause e
Mr.. Avery, Of North Carolina, reported, from e
oumitiee On resolutions, the platform Of the a
eceders ., Charleston, without crossing ST" e
r dotting an IL" He then ncred the previous q
uestion, which was ordered, and the platform {!