The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-05-25

there were some present from Maryland who
ought to be in-(showing quarrel In the Ma
ryiand delegation.) He hoped the proposition
would DO rejected. an III
The Convention then voted TO proceed TO bal
lot.
chairman Of the New York delegation, rose and
nomination. 100. .,-r..r.... ..,-s !.
The chair replied, "Yes, but without debate
At this point II was found that many outsid-
ers had got into the seats ofdelegates. The Of.
6cers OF the Convention cleared them out.
Mr.. Evarts named William II. Seward ofNew
York as q candidate
The nomination was received with great ap-
plause:
coin of Illinois. = t44 fLAfh -
This nomination was received with terrific
applause, completely eclipsing that Of Seward.
The outside applause was tremendous.
Mr.. Dudley Of New Jersey, named William
L. Dayton Of that State. This nomination met
with cool reception.
The Pennsylvania delegation named Simon
Cameron Of Pennsylvania. Received with faint
applause.
The Ohio delegation nominated Salmon P.
Chase.
The Indiana delegation named Lincoln Of
Illinois, whose name was again received with
great applause. ....-
Mr.. Blair Of Missouri, named Edward Bates
Of Missouri. Received with faint applause.
Michigan seconded the nomination Of Mr.
Seward. This was received with great applause
almost equal to the demonstration for Lin
colp.
Tom Corwin of Ohio, presented the name OF
very faint demonstrations.
Carl Shurtz Of Wis, seconded the nomination
Of Seward. (Great applause.)
The Minnesota delegation also named Seward
as did likewise the delegation from Kansas.
Another Ohio man named Lincoln Of Illinois,
rs the man who "knew how to split rails and
maui Democrats" Here there was great
scene Of excitement Illinois. In reply. called
for cheers for all the candidates, which was
ruled down by the chair. F.
Two-thirds of the delegation from Iowa Sec
onded the nomination Of Lincoln.
The first ballot resulted as follows:
For Mr.. Seward-Maine 10; New Hampshire
q; New York 70; Pennsylvania II; Maryland
3; Virginia 8; Kentucky 5; Michigan ~; Texas
4; Wisconsin 10; Nebraska 2; District Of CO.
lumbia 2. Total 1871.
For Mr.. Lincoln-Maine o; New Hampshire
7; Massachusetts, 2; Pennsylvania a; Virginia
u; New York 0; Ohio 8; Indiana 20; Illinois
For Mr.. Bates-Rhode Island |; Connecticut
2; Maryland 8; Delaware6; Missouri Is; Texas
/ Oregon 5. Total AZ.
For Mr.. Cameron-Pennsylvani Az Virgin
Ia 1 I; Iowa 4; Nebraska 1. Total-Oa
For Mr.. McLean-Rhode Island 5; Kentucky
/; Ohio q; Iowa 1. Total-l2.
The second ballot was taken amidst great eI-
citemtn mt and cries tor the ballot. Intense feel
ing existed during the balloting, each vote be-
ing awaited in breathless silence and expectan-
Lincoln received from Massachusetts, 8; Rhode
Island 8; New Jersey 8; Pennsylvania 90; Ma
ryland o; Kentucky II; Ohio 20; Oregon A.
This gave Lincoln 23Ot votes, or within IA Off
nomination.
MIR. Andrews of Mass, then rose and correc-
ted the vote of Massachusetts by changing
votes and giving them to Lincoln, thus month";
ating him by "a majority. ,,
The convention Immediately became wildly
excited. A large portion Of the delegates who
had kept tally, at once said the struggle was
decided, and halfthe convention rose, cheering,
shouting and waving hats. The audience took
up the cheers, and the confusion became deaf
ening.
votes for the wirning candidate, but the noise
and enthusiasm rendered IL Impossible Tor the
delegates to make themselves heard.
For Mr.. Chase-New Hampshire Rhode Is
land 4; Connecticut 2; Kentucky 3; Iowa !;
Ohio a; Nebraska 2. Total-40.
For Mr.. Dayton-New Jersey IL. Total IA.
For Mr. Read-Rhode Island 1.
For Mr.. Fremont-New Hampshire
For Mr.. Collamer-Vermont 10.
For Mr.. Sumner Kentucky i.
Whole number of votes 4o5; Necessary to
choice 233.
Mr.. Cameron's name was Withdrawn.
Lincoln received from New Hampshire o;
Vermont 10; Rhode Island 3; Psnnsy wanna IS;
Delaware 9; Kentucky 0; Ohio Ia; Iowa 81
The whole vote for Lincoln was l6l.
seward received from Massachusetts q; New
Jersey 4; Pennsylvania q, Keutucky7; Texas
and Nebraska 3. Total-lsIt.
Bates had IS votes; Mclean 8; Chase 42i
Cameron 2; Dayton 10; g. NJ. Clay 2.
The intelligence of the nomination when con-
yeyed to the people outside, caused scene OF
the widest excitement. Cheers rent the air and
cannon sent forth roar after roar. At least
30, 900 people participated In the excitement.
Maine cast her 10 votes for Lincoln. Mnssa-
chusetts changed, giving IL votes to Lincoln
and s to Seward. Missouri changed, giving IL
and Minnesota also changed their votes.
The result of the third ballot was then an
nounced rs follows:
Whole number of votes 400; Necessary to o
choice 23I; Abraham Lincoln received $50, and
was declared elected.
The announcement Of the result was received
with renewed applause. When. order was re-
stored, W. NJ. Eyart spoke as follows
Mr.. Chairman-Gentlemen OF the NATIONAL
Convention The State Of New York by full
delegation, with O complete unanimity Of pur.:
pose ut home, came to this Convention, and
presented as its choice one Of its citizens, who
had served the State from boyhood up, labored
for Il, loved IT, We came here great State,
WITH as we thought, great statesman, ana
our love of the great Republic from which we
are all delegates, the great Republic OF the
American Union, our love OF the great hepub-
lcan party Of the Union, and our love OF our
statesman and candidate, made us think we did
our duty to the country, and the whole coun-
try, In expressing our preference and love for
him. But, gentlemen, II was from Gov. Sew
ard that most of us learned to love Republican
principles and the Republican party. His hdel.
ity to the party and the principles that MAORI.
ties govern; his interest In the advancement OF
our party and is victory, that our country
may rise to its true glory. induces me to de-
clare that speak his sentiment as do the uni
tel opinion of our delegation. when move
you, sir, as do now, that the nomination OF
Abraham Lincoln of H., rs the Republican can
dilate for the suffrages Of the whole country for
the Chief Magistrate Of the American Union,
be made unanimous.
Loud applause greeted this speech, and three
cheers were given tor New York.
Eloquent speeches were then made by Messrs
Andrews of Mass, Carl Schurz of Wis, Blair
of Mo-, and Browning Of III endorsing the
nomination OF Mr.. Lincoln.
The nomination was then made unanimous
amid loud cheers. Adjourned till 5 p. Nj.
EVENING SESSION.
The convention re-assembled nj Up. Nj. A
large banner was brought on the platform by
% the Pennsylvania delegation, bearing the In
scription, "Pennsylvania good for ~, 900 ma
jority for the peoples candidate, Abe Lincoln
The banner was greeted with loud applause.
The convention then proceeded to ballot for
Vice President.
Mr.. Wilder of Kansas nominated John Hick-
man, OF Pa; Mr.. Carter Of Ohio named Hanni-
bal Hamlin Of Maine; Mr.. Boutwell, OF Mass.
named N. p. Banks OF Mass. Mr. Smith Of Nd,
named Cass;us M CLAY of Ky; Mr. Lowry OF