Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-06-28

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called upon to rally to the support of the
Union. The Convention had been told
that the delegates now present from Ala
bama did not represent the people of Ala
bama. He appealed to the ballot box for
a refutation of that charge.
They were prepared to meet the seoe,
ders now, and the issue Of disunion, as
they view it, Oh the same issue of 1851.
He cast the vote of Alabama as unit for
Stephen A. Douglas. Tremendous ap-
| plause.
MIR. Soule, of Louisiana, next addressed
the convention. He was greeted with ap-
plause.
Mr.. Sherman of Arkansas here signi6ed
his intention as an individual member from
his State, to withdraw.
Several delegates rose as different States
were called, giving allegiance to Judge
Douglas.
Mr.. Dawson ofPennsylvania stated that
nine delegates refused to vote.
One Pennsylvania delegate cast his
vote for Horatio Seymour A letter was
then read from Mr.. Seymour, Withdrawing
his name.
The vote was then announced as fol-
lows:
Douglas 1873, Guthrie 81, Brecken-
ridge 5, Seymour 1, Bocock l, Wise l,
Dickinson l, blank votes 81; whole num-
Der of votes 2l24.
Every State was represented except
Delaware, South Carolina, Florida, Miss
issippi, California and Oregon. Georgia
was represented in part, but refused to
vote.
After exciting Debate, in which the
position of New York was explained, anoth-
er vote was taken, Douglas getting 1919
votes, the rest scattering.
Mr.. Hoge, of Virginia, after debate ask
ed to have another ballot, in order that all
might have another chance of voting, and
that then if any refused to vote, depriving
the Convention of a two-third vote, he
would move to declare Douglas the nomi-
nee.
The Convention then ballotted.
Second ballot-Douglas, 1794; Breck-
enridge, y; Guthrie 81.
Seven Pennsylvania delegates declined
to vote.
A resolution was then unanimously
adopted declaring Douglas nominated
according to the usages of the Democratic
party, and rules of Congress by two
third vote.
Cheer upon cheer now arose, every per-
son in the theatre rising and waving their
hats and handkerchiefs, and evincing the
utmost enthusiasm. The scene could not
be exceeded in excitement.
From the upper tier banners long kept
in reserve, were unfurled and waved before
the audience. On the stage appeared
number of banners, one of which bore the
inscription, "Pennsylvania good for 10000
majority fer Douglas" Cheers for the
Little Giant were responded TO by the peo-
pie outside the building.
Stephen A. Douglas was then declared
by unanimous vote the candidate of the
Democratic party of the Union.
The Convention then rose en- a1asse
cheering tremendously.
A number of speeches was then made
giving adherence to Douglas, by John
Cochrane, of N. Y, and others, when the
Convention took recess till I P. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
SATURDAY, P. M.
The regular Convention has nominated
Benjamin Fitzpatrick, of Ala, for Vice
President.
MIR. Richardson, of Illinois, presented
letter from Douglas, dated Washington,
goth inst, asking the Withdrawal of his
name if it would produce peace and har
mony in the Democratic ranks, but Rich
ardson said that the course of the seceder's
had been such as to prevent the friends of
Douglas from making any such use of the
letter.
The Convention after passing several un-
important resolutions, adjourned sine die.